The Sexiest Man He's Ever Met Is Supposed To Be His Enemy And Not His Mate- Protecting His Alien Mate by Clare Dargin #MM #MPreg #EroticRomance

Blurb:

Damian Shepard is no ordinary prison guard. He's a Solarian, an alien race that sought refuge on Earth over a century ago. They live peacefully and anonymously among humanity and prefer to live in the towns they have founded. Because they live longer and are stronger than humans, they’ve created their own system of justice designed specifically to punish members of their race who have committed crimes.

Shunned by his family for being gay, all Fletcher Voglar wants is a happily-ever-after with a sexy man who loves him. But when he is wrongfully sent to prison by a corrupt official, Fletcher gives up his dreams of having a life filled with love and happiness. One day Damian stumbles upon Fletcher during a routine check of the prisoners where he works. Instantly he knows that the frail yet beautiful human is his destined mate. Finding a mate is one thing but when that perfect man turns out to be an inmate at the prison where he works, Damian’s world is turned upside down.

But when the opportunity arises to get his mate out of there, Damian jumps at it. The crooked Solarians who threw Fletcher in prison are now after Damian too, and they won't stop until they’re both dead. Can Damian win Fletcher's heart and clear their names or will their enemies kill them before Damian gets a chance?

Genre:
erotic alternative romance, aliens, mm, anal sex, consensual D/s, spanking, HEA, male pregnancy

Excerpt: 

“My little sub, on your knees,” Damian said.

In one graceful move, Fletcher obeyed.

“Take everything off, pet.”

Fletcher winked as he slowly undressed. “I don't see why I bother to wear clothes around you, I end up taking them off anyway.”

“Silence, little mate,” Damian said.

“Why do I have to be quiet now? You seem to like the way I make noise in the bedroom.”

Damian chuckled. His little mate's cheeky nature was cute and sweet but very naughty.

“You have now earned your first spanking,” Damian said.

Fletcher mouth hung open and his eyes were wide.

“Why so surprised? You knowingly defied me.”

“I didn't think you were actually going to do anything.”

“You thought wrong.” Damian patted his lap. “Over my legs, ass up.”

Fletcher screwed his mouth into a crooked line.

“Do I need to repeat myself?” Damian asked in a stern, controlled voice.

Fletcher said rolling his eyes. “No, sir.”

“Then place yourself over my lap.”

Damian lifted his hands out of the way as Fletcher lay down over his thighs. It wasn’t graceful, but it got the job done. He had no doubt in time Fletcher would able to do it without fumbling around since Fletcher was a bit bratty.

“I want you to count. I believe ten swats will be sufficient punishment.”

“Yes, sir.”

Damian’s dick hardened. He closed his eyes and concentrated. This was all too exciting. Every inch of his dominant nature was being satisfied.

“You need to pick a safe word. It's a code word to get me to stop if I take things too far.”

“Sir, I have the word I want,” Fletcher said.

“What is it?”

“Velvet.”

“Are you certain this is the word you want to use?” Damian asked amused. He expected the word red or something close to it. Leave it to Fletcher to choose such a gentle and soft word.

“Yes, I'm sure.”
“Then velvet it is.” Damian rubbed the globes of his ass with his large, calloused hands. Damian growled then exhaled a long breath.

“This is not meant to hurt you but to teach you a lesson. If this becomes too much, I want you to tell me. Do not say the word stop. Use your safe word.”

“Yes sir.” Fletcher said.

“Because of your brattiness, you will receive ten strikes. You will count them out, is that clear?”

“Yes, Master.”

“I am not a tyrant. Nevertheless, I am your Dominant so you will respect me as such.”

Damian placed one of his hands on the center of Fletcher's back and ran his other hand over the twin pale globes situated right in front of him. Fletcher's ass was perfectly rounded and curved. After one smack, as the imprint of his hand came up in a nice rosy tint, Fletcher hissed, then his dick sprung to life.

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New Release! Protecting His Alien Mate by Clare Dargin- #SpankingRomance #MM #Contemporary #Erotic Romance #BDSM #MPreg #ScifiElements

Protecting His Alien Mate

Genre:

erotic alternative romance, aliens, mm, anal sex, consensual D/s, spanking, HEA, male pregnancy

Blurb:

Damian Shepard is no ordinary prison guard. He's a Solarian, an alien race that sought refuge on Earth over a century ago. They live peacefully and anonymously among humanity and prefer to live in the towns they have founded. Because they live longer and are stronger than humans, they’ve created their own system of justice designed specifically to punish members of their race who have committed crimes. 

Shunned by his family for being gay, all Fletcher Voglar wants is a happily-ever-after with a sexy man who loves him. But when he is wrongfully sent to prison by a corrupt official, Fletcher gives up his dreams of having a life filled with love and happiness. One day Damian stumbles upon Fletcher during a routine check of the prisoners where he works. Instantly he knows that the frail yet beautiful human is his destined mate. Finding a mate is one thing but when that perfect man turns out to be an inmate at the prison where he works, Damian’s world is turned upside down. 

But when the opportunity arises to get his mate out of there, Damian jumps at it. The crooked Solarians who threw Fletcher in prison are now after Damian too, and they won't stop until they’re both dead. Can Damian win Fletcher's heart and clear their names or will their enemies kill them before Damian gets a chance?

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Excerpt: 

“My little sub, on your knees,” Damian said.

In one graceful move, Fletcher obeyed.

“Take everything off, pet.”

Fletcher winked as he slowly undressed. “I don't see why I bother to wear clothes around you, I end up taking them off anyway.”

“Silence, little mate,” Damian said.

“Why do I have to be quiet now? You seem to like the way I make noise in the bedroom.”

Damian chuckled. His little mate's cheeky nature was cute and sweet but very naughty.

“You have now earned your first spanking,” Damian said.

Fletcher mouth hung open and his eyes were wide.

“Why so surprised? You knowingly defied me.” 

“I didn't think you were actually going to do anything.”

“You thought wrong.” Damian patted his lap. “Over my legs, ass up.”

Fletcher screwed his mouth into a crooked line.

“Do I need to repeat myself?” Damian asked in a stern, controlled voice.

Fletcher said rolling his eyes. “No, sir.”

“Then place yourself over my lap.”

Damian lifted his hands out of the way as Fletcher lay down over his thighs. It wasn’t graceful, but it got the job done. He had no doubt in time Fletcher would able to do it without fumbling around since Fletcher was a bit bratty.

“I want you to count. I believe ten swats will be sufficient punishment.”

“Yes, sir.”

Damian’s dick hardened. He closed his eyes and concentrated. This was all too exciting. Every inch of his dominant nature was being satisfied.

“You need to pick a safe word. It's a code word to get me to stop if I take things too far.”

“Sir, I have the word I want,” Fletcher said.

“What is it?”

“Velvet.”

“Are you certain this is the word you want to use?” Damian asked amused. He expected the word red or something close to it. Leave it to Fletcher to choose such a gentle and soft word.

“Yes, I'm sure.”

“Then velvet it is.” Damian rubbed the globes of his ass with his large, calloused hands. Damian growled then exhaled a long breath.

“This is not meant to hurt you but to teach you a lesson. If this becomes too much, I want you to tell me. Do not say the word stop. Use your safe word.”

“Yes sir.” Fletcher said.

“Because of your brattiness, you will receive ten strikes. You will count them out, is that clear?”

“Yes, Master.”

“I am not a tyrant. Nevertheless, I am your Dominant so you will respect me as such.”

Damian placed one of his hands on the center of Fletcher's back and ran his other hand over the twin pale globes situated right in front of him. Fletcher's ass was perfectly rounded and curved. After one smack, as the imprint of his hand came up in a nice rosy tint, Fletcher hissed, then his dick sprung to life.

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He Has Been Plagued By A Demon His Entire Life. A Paranormal M/F Romance, Zenward's Magic by Clare Dargin

Blurb

Plagued by a demon his entire life, Marius Zenward will stop at nothing to free himself from this horrible curse.  Captivated by his mystery and torn by her desire, Corrigan Heilyn longs to be with him but is held at bay by the horrible secret that follows Marius from town to town.

Will the special magic that only he possesses set them free?

Excerpt

Marius knew that a mound was a site where the dead lay and guarded the way to the afterlife. If they were not laid to rest properly, they might not find peace in the afterlife. The dead person could then visit the bereaved as a revenant or draugr. Revenants were horrible because sometimes they took the form of ghosts or walking bodies that scared the living. A draugr was simply the undead that lived in graves only to come out when their mound was disturbed. They were the worst.

“We are protected,” his fadir said as he stood up and walked over to the big oak door. He checked the solid door and made sure it was securely fastened. His face was streaked with concern. “Nothing is coming in here tonight,” he said pointing to his large seax over the hearth. It‟s long blade and notched handle was carried by all Viking warriors who had the strength like his father. Clenching his fist, Marius boldly gritted his teeth and growled.

“We will be fine tonight,” his fadir said, pulling his modir close.

Holding him tight, she turned her head allowing it to be cradled in the crook of his arm, “I should have put the rune of protection on the house when I saw the signs.” she said looking away. “What about the animals?” she said glancing behind her in the direction toward the barn.

“I will check.”

Marius shut the door immediately and climbed back into bed and pretended to sleep. He knew his modir had the hearing of a fox and always knew when he was out of bed.  Marius hugged the warm covers. He thought about his father out in the night, brave and strong and not afraid of the monster. Vikings were known for the strength and prowess on both land and sea. That is how they came about defeating the Saxons and gaining the Danelaw. 

His father had told him many great tales of the conquering of York and the taming of its wild lands. He also told him how, during the later times, their people had settled down to become great farmers in the Danelaw and worked the fields to provide food for their families. One day Marius hoped to be as strong and as proud as his father.

He glanced at the door. It remained closed for his modir had not caught him as he had suspected. He slipped from underneath the wool covers and hopped down from the bed, determined to see what his modir had talked about. She said she wished that she had put the rune of protection on the house, he nodded. The rune of protection warded off all evil spirits and would protect all that were nearby.

He wondered if he should draw it for his mother.

No. Modir can do it best, he thought drawing the rune in the air in front of him. He was a good drawer, much better than his brother, but not as good as his modir. He smiled as a thought occurred to him. He pulled a chair over to the window and climbed on top of it and gazed outside.

A streak of lightening flashed through the sky like a white vein briefly lighting up the stormy autumn night. Glued to his spot, Marius stood on a chair and gazed out the bedroom window of his home hoping to catch a glimpse of Helreginn, the Viking God of Hel that his mother had fearfully spoke of earlier.

Suddenly he spotted something in the distance. Marius strained to see. Though he couldn‟t see anything clearly, he instinctively began to shiver.

Being of Norse blood, he knew the importance of honor and bravery in the face of daunting circumstances.

“Viking warriors are strong,” Marius said as he clinched his fist and looked fiercely looked out into the night. 

“Jeg er ikke redd ham du død!” (I am not afraid of you death!) He squinted and continued staring out the window.

Lightning flashed in the night, lighting up the family yard. It was empty and soaked with water. I don’t see him. He’s probably not even here, Marius thought with a note of disappointment.

Suddenly thunder boomed, causing Marius to flinch. A tiny bit of fear formed in his heart and sat there. It seemed as if the thunder liked it.

“Mar‟us are you in bed?” his mother asked from the main room.

“Yes modir,” he answered hoping she would not come inside and catch him out of bed. Marius looked at the handle of the door. It did not move. Thankfully she was not coming in. “Where‟s fadir?” he asked.

“In the beretun,” she replied. Her voice comforted him.

The barn? Why would it want the animals? Looking out the window once again, he saw an amber light glowing from the open barn door. The thunder boomed and crackled once again causing him to shirk, but he was still unwilling to move. Where was Helreginn? His mother had said that this was the night he was suppose appear because the crops had been ruined and there was no food with which to feed him.

Suddenly, a gust of wind howled outside as the door to his bedroom burst open. His mother swiftly walked toward him.

“Go to bed!” she ordered, picking him up and placing him underneath the blanket next to his sleeping older brother.

Moving the chair away from the window with a scrape, she stood next to the bed and wrote on the wall. Her hand shook as it moved. Marius waited patiently, pretending to sleep as he clutched the woolen blanket.

She shook him gently and knelt down next to him. He opened his eyes and gazed at his mother, feeling her love for him.

“You must not go to the window, do you understand?”

“Yes modir,” he replied with a nod.

She placed a gentle kiss upon his forehead. Standing up she walked out the room, closing the door behind her, leaving Marius in the dark alone with his temptation.

He knew if caught again, he would be spanked, but what a story to tell his friends! They would never believe it. Glancing at his sleeping brother briefly, he pushed the blanket aside and got out of bed. Moving the heavy chair back to its spot near the window, Marius climbed upon it and gazed in the direction of the barn. The rain had stopped, the light was gone and all was dark.

He then turned his gaze towards the darkened meadows and saw two red orbs suspended in mid air. Looking more closely, he saw that they were shaped like a pair of mean red eyes. They stared back at him, causing Marius to catch his breath. Stumbling, he fell out of the chair. As he hit the floor with a thud, he heard a yowl in the distance. At first it was masked by the wind then continued on its own as if making sure that its irritation was heard.

The hair on his neck stood on end as a streak of fear sped throughout his body. Staring up at the wall as a flash of lightening lit up the room, he saw the Norse rune for protection his mother had drawn. It was algis, or Z as it was known in English. The same letter as their last name.

Available at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Zenwards-Magic-Clare-Dargin-ebook/dp/B0068M94P6

Time Travel, Love and The RAF- Ellen Margaret's Books Have It All

The Spitfire Lord

One minute he had the controls of a Cessna, and the next he found himself sitting in a Spitfire battling the Luftwaffe. Greg nursed the crippled Spit back to RAF base, but it was Nurse Beatrice Latton who nursed him back to health. Soon they were in love, but when Greg confessed to Bea that he was from the future, she refused to believe him. The last thing he needed then was to be whisked back to the present, a time in which Bea was dead. Somehow he had to get back to her.



The Spitfire Lady

It wasn't only men who flew planes in WWII Britain. Women Ferry Pilots had a crucial role in delivering fighter planes to airbases. Maine was one of the best pilots who just happened to come from the future. High spirited, beautiful and headstrong, she proved to be a perfect match for Jack, a handsome RAF pilot who, until he met Maine, used women badly and thought it was his divine right to do so. They proved to be perfect for each other, fell deeply in love, and planned their life together in twenty-first century England. Then disaster struck and Jack lost his angel ticket to the future.

My Newest Release! A Paranormal Romance- Zenward's Magic

Blurb
Plagued by a demon his entire life, Marius Zenward will stop at nothing to free himself from this horrible curse. Captivated by his mystery and torn by her desire, Corrigan Heilyn longs to be with him but is held at bay by the horrible secret that follows Marius from town to town.

Will the special magic that only he possesses set them free?

　

Excerpt
Corrigan Heilyn's desire for Marius was palpable. Her body cried out for his touch. His strong heavily muscled arms gently caressed her body and held her close. The gentle musk from his skin tickled her nose as she leaned in close to feel her lips tap against his stubbled chin.

Marius parted his lips allowing his ruby red tongue to peak through. They licked her lips ever so gently before she parted hers allowing it to slip inside her mouth. His kiss was ever so sweet and gentle. Yet her body was on fire. As he pulled her close only one thought was in her mind...

I need you.

http://www.amazon.com/Zenwards-Magic-ebook/dp/B0068M94P6/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321549184&sr=1-4

Ooo! Welcome Cover/Model and Actor Julian Christian to Our Fold!

Scribal Love Welcomes Julian Christian

Hi!  Thank you for stopping by The Embraced Scribal Love!  Why don't you introduce yourself to our readers!

Greetings everyone, my pleasure to be here.

So how long have you been a cover model?  

And what publishers do you presently model for? Oh wow its been about 6 years now. I have modeled for DCL, Red Rose Publishing, Harlequin, St Martins press and others.

What inspired you to get into the business? 

I love romance and I love women why wouldn't want to be a romance cover model

Do you have any favorite romance subgenres?  i.e. Historical, fantasy, science fiction etc? 

Not really. I don't read romance novels I live them!

What is it like to work with DCL (Dark Castle Lord's Publishing)? 

They are great, they treat you like a person and not just an object

How long have you worked with the company? 

About 4 glorious years now

Do you have any favorite covers?

I love them all, especially Hawaiian Interlude by Kate Hoffman

Would you like to say anything else to our readers and any new fans?

I really appreciate their support and vote for Obama in 2012!!! Haha couldnt resist that one.

I'm sure you have many fans!  Do you have a web page or Facebook page or other social media page so your fans can contact you or keep up with your work?

 I have a facebook page under Julian Christian (my middle name) and fan page on facebook under Julian Fantechi

Thank you Julian For Stopping By!  We Enjoyed It!

Our DCL Publications Spotlight Week Continues with Actor/Cover Model Armando Gonzalez

Scribal Love Welcomes Actor/Cover Model Armando Gonzalez!

Hi!  Thank you for stopping by The Embraced Scribal Love!  Why don't you introduce yourself to our readers!

 

Hello, My name is Armando Gonzalez

 

So how long have you been a cover model?  And what publishers do you presently model for?

 

I've been a cover model for about 2 years now. I am currently only with DCL.

 

What inspired you to get into the business?

Well I actually got into this business by accident. I never planned on it but contacted by DCL through Myspace (whenever it was more popular than Facebook) lol. I was asked by them if I would be interested in doing some Romance cover modeling and they flew me out to Kentucky to meet them and the rest is history :)

 

Do you have any favorite romance subgenres?  i.e. Historical, fantasy, science fiction etc?

I honestly don't have a preference. I like any of DCL's books.

 

What is it like to work with DCL (Dark Castle Lord's Publishing)? 

I love working with them. Pam is great and so are all the authors and photographers and editors. I've gotten to meet a lot of them and really like each and every one of them!

 

How long have you worked with the company?

I've been with DCL for about 2 years now and will continue to do work with them.

 

Do you have any favorite covers?

Well at the moment its Within These Stone Walls by Desiree Lee which is my first cover. Awesome book by the way. Its a Def must read!!

 

Would you like to say anything else to our readers and any new fans?

Yes, I would love to thank all my readers and fans for all of their wonderful support. I have a lot of great fans and wish i could meet each and every one of them.

 

I'm sure you have many fans!  Do you have a web page or Facebook page or other social media page so your fans can contact you or keep up with your work?

I do have a facebook page. Look for me at Armando Gonzalez in Harrisonville, Mo. I'm currently working on a web page for my fans and will let everyone know when its up and going. Thank you very much for your time and stopping by. 

 

 

DCL Publications Is Our Latest Publisher to Be Embraced! Come and Join Us!

Scribal Love Welcomes Pam Seres Owner and Publisher of DCL Publications! Hi Pam!  Welcome to the Embraced Scribal Love!  Tell us a little about yourself? I come from a big military family and I love to travel & see new things. When or how did your love for writing develop? I think it's always been there in dreams or thoughts. I love The Tudor era! So could you tell us a little bit about DCL? DCL was started by Stuart Bazga & I due to our love of The Tudor era, castles, and romance. What do you look for in your submissions and your authors? I look for my authors to believe in the novel they have written. For submissions, I totally trust our head editor, Jean Watkins, as she can spot a real good story. Do you take unagented submissions? Yes as sometimes agents miss the bigger picture. Do you take unsolicited submissions? It depends on what you mean by unsolicited! lol Joking aside, I have been in the bathroom at a conferences and have had new writers come up to me. I always encourage them to submit to DCL while washing my hands of course. lol Would you say that your company specializes in any particular genre? DCL first started with the castle & medieval theme. We know are open to many other genres. How would you describe your relationship with your authors especially during the editing process?  And through the development of the book? For the editing process and development of the novel, I leave that to Jean Watkins & her team of many wonderful editors. Jean is tough but she only wants the best work possible to go out. My relationship with the authors for the most part is positive. I love to promote them & see them advance in all areas. What kind of product are you looking to deliver to your readers? A great novel that will leave you enthralled and a great cover that will draw you in. DCL covers have never been better since under the direction of Annie Marshall. I can look at the covers she & her team does with pride. Check out her latest venture for DCL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsJWDhMjEeM What would you like for your readers to know about DCL Publications? We have handsome & sexy Dark Lords on our covers & great stories! Are there any authors or books that you are excited about? For sure many!

Including yours Clare as you bring a different voice & Jean took one look at your submission and yes to it. That doesn't happen often! lol I can always count on Kate Hofman, Veronica Towers, and Annie Marshal to bring about a great novel for DCL but excited to see what Miriam Newman & Susan Blexrud are starting to do.  And finally, where can we find you on the web? www.thedarkcastlelords.com On the front page of our website done by the fabulous Diane Davis White you can find all of DCL's social links to keep up with our latest happenings.

 

We've Embraced Our First Romance Cover Model! Welcome Kindred Spirit- CJ Hollenbach

Scribal Love Welcomes Romance Cover Model CJ Hollenbach

Hi!  Thank you for stopping by The Embraced Scribal Love!  Why don't you introduce yourself to our readers!

I've been called "Ohio's Answer To FABIO." I always ask "But, what's the question?"

So how long have you been a cover model?  And what publishers do you presently model for?

I have been romance novel covers for the past 12 years, but I've been modeling for the last 25. Really amazing since I'm barely 30 years old!  ;)  


I presently "freelance" for several different publishing houses.

What inspired you to get into the business?

I was in the first "Mr. Romance Novel Cover Model Pageant" almost 20 years ago in San Diego. I was sort of bitten by the romance industry bug. It took me 8 LONG years and a lot of hard work before I did my first cover, "The Stone Maiden" in NYC. Not quite an overnight success story....

Do you have any favorite romance subgenres?  i.e. Historical, fantasy, science fiction etc?

I do like historical novels maybe because I look the part. Although, everybody seems to think I'd make a good(?) vampire, which may be an oxymoron.

What is it like to work with DCL (Dark Castle Lord's Publishing)? 

A very cool group. The authors are great too. Kate Hofman is one of my favorites. I worked with the late Tracy Ranson . She was a sweetheart and will be missed by the industry.

How long have you worked with the company?

I've known Pam Seres for many years. I've worked for DCL several years too. I've lost track. Time flies when you are having fun!

Do you have any favorite covers?

I like "A Viking Seduction" because it's very "romance novel" looking. My latest cover in the "golden" series for Kate Hofman, "Golden Dreamer" is a favorite too. I designed the cover and my  friend  and romance cover artist legend, Lynn Sanders did the artwork. Love it!

Would you like to say anything else to our readers and any new fans?

I would like to thank each and every one of them for being so supportive of me in  my 20 years in the industry. I can honestly say I wouldn't have been around this long if it wasn't for them! They are the greatest!

I'm sure you have many fans!  Do you have a web page or Facebook page or other social media page so your fans can contact you or keep up with your work?

My website is www.cjcovermodel.com and I'm on Facebook- "CJ Hollenbach"

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Thanks so much for having me!!!

We've Embraced Our First Editor! Jean Watkins Is An Editor With DCL Publications!

Scribal Love Welcomes Jean Watkins

So tell us a little about yourself. How long have you been an editor?

I’m just me. Lol I am a mother of two who wears many caps. I began editing in 2006 when Pam and Stuart decided to give me a chance to try it.

What do you like about your job?

I love helping authors tell their story better. It has to be pretty well told on their own, I just tweak it to help the flow. It is my number one priority for the author’s voice to shine.

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?

Me personally, I’m not interested in writing. I love reading stories spun by others. I enjoy “traveling” to new places and “meeting” new people. What really irks me is when the details don’t match, people switching “then” for “than”, stuff like that…it’s like nails on a chalkboard and jerks me out of a story. When Pam was starting DCL, she asked a mutual friend of ours on a loop if she would be willing to edit for them. I got nosy and emailed Pam off on the side to ask what exactly an editor did. She told, we talked, Stuart sent a pamphlet he was working on for me to try out and been here ever since.

What do you and DCL look for in a manuscript?

First of all, it has to be a story; it has to flow like a movie in my mind. If it has a few stops and stutters, I can deal with that because I usually have a suggestion or two to make to the author to help it flow better. If it is just a bunch of random scenes chunked together (and yes I have seen some like this unfortunately), then I can’t do anything with it. I have seen synopses that sound pretty good, but the stories fell flat. But then I have seen where the synopses aren’t all that, but the story telling is great. I try to be fair and I look at the overall picture with what the authors submit to us and not judge them based on one or the other.

How would you describe the house style at DCL? (i.e. is it face paced, sweet and romantic or just depends?)

On my side of the window, it’s fast paced…I’m always doing something. From other’s pov that are not behind the scenes like I am, they may not see us that way.

Do you have any favorite genres?

I grew up reading the Hardy Boys series, a few Nancy Drew, but the boys were always more exciting to me. Lol I love my mysteries, horror, romance, sci-fi, erotica, comedy, young adult, inspirational…I have a wide range and it just depends on my mood.

What are some of your latest projects?

Currently, I’m working on getting our older books cleaned up and converted for Kindle, trying to keep up with edits, do new releases. Then I will begin learning to do EPUB files so I can tackle Nook next.

Are there any hints or tips you could give a prospective author looking to submit with DCL?

First and foremost, if you don’t have someone reading your work like a critique partner, read it out loud! This will help you to notice that your complete thought didn’t make it to the page or that you missed a crucial bit of information that will make everything tie in.

And…keep trying! Keep working on your craft no matter how the rejections pile up. You may be “ahead of your time” or you may just simply need a few books under your belt to perfect your story telling. None of us started the race running; we all had to crawl first.

Is there anything you'd like to plug or promote today?

I think DCL has a little something for everyone. We have Vampires, Mysteries, Sweet Romance, Regency, Contemporary, Native Americans, Steamy Romances, Sci-Fi, eclectic stories, Time Travel and so many others currently available with several new authors on the way.

(I would name drop, but I don’t want to leave anyone out!)

Thanks for dropping by!

Thanks for inviting me, Claire!