TMI Tuesday

Okay, today I'm at a loss for what to blog about so it's the TMI Tuesday Meme for y'all. Since I like doing it anyway... you might see it more. It's just a matter of my dragging my sorry butt over to the site and getting the questions. With that said, here's today's:

1. How many speeding tickets have you had? Accidents? I've only ever had one speeding ticket, when I was 17. I got pulled over one other time, but my obviously pregnant body, and my tearful (and truthful) excuse of having to use the bathroom but not liking public toilets got me out of it. I've never seen a more horrified Highway Patrolman. I barely made it home in time, btw.

2. Boxers, briefs or commando? Umm... well... I don't wear any of those... lol. What do I prefer on a man? Boxer-briefs. :-D

3. Have you ever had sex in your office or your place of employment? Nope... but does sex behind your place of employment in a car count?

4. Do you or your so own a motorcycle? Do you ever ride one? Do you wear a helmet when you ride? I don't own one, neither does my SO... BUT, my dad and brother do. I've grown up riding Harleys. Yes, I ride whenever I can wheedle my dad into taking me. I absolutely wear a helmet... it's the law here in Nevada. Besides... without my brain bucket, there'd be a much bigger mess to clean up if we wiped out severely.

5. Ever been skinny dipping? Yes

Bonus: Ever been arrested? Turned someone in/had someone arrested? Never been arrested... never turned anyone in, or had anyone arrested... been tempted a few times. Never went through with it. I'm sure there were a few times that I should have... but I didn't.

So... what are your answers?

Author Interview ~ Yolanda Sfetsos

Alright, today on the couch we have the distince pleasure of an interview with multi-published author: Yolanda Sfetsos.

Welcome, Yolanda! Make yourself comfy, and we'll get right down to it. Yolanda, Where are you from?
I live in Sydney, Australia with my husband, daughter and kitty. A lot of the stories I write are either set in Sydney or in fictional suburbs I create, but mostly set in Oz.

What an interesting place to have first hand knowledge of! What book are you reading now?

Right now I’m making my way through my very long TBR pile. I’m about 100 pages in Jeanine Frosts’ latest. I love her Night Huntress series, and the third one – At Grave’s End – is awesome so far!

Hmmm... haven't read that one yet... maybe I'll have to add it to the TBR pile. What are your current projects?

This year I’ve decided to concentrate on longer stories, and have spent most of this year on novel revisions. I’ve got a bunch of novels in various stages of completion that I’m determined to finish.

Oohh. so we can look forward to some new stuff from you! Woot! Do you have any advice for other writers?

My only advice is to write your story and have fun with it. If you enjoy the story you’re writing and ignore your inner editor during the first draft, at the end you’ll end up with a finished story.

So, once you start writing, keep going and worry about revisions during the next few drafts. Otherwise you’ll get bogged down with specifics and will probably never get to the end.

That is great advice! How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

Oh gosh, I’ve written a lot of books – short and long. I’ve got over 20 eBooks currently available and many more in the process line.

As for which one is my favorite, I really can’t choose one because every single story I write affects me in a different way. Otherwise, I wouldn’t feel inspired to write it. ;)

LOL, okay, on to our "nothing to do with writing" questions: What animal do you think makes the best pet and why?

Well, I have a cat and I like to call him my writing buddy because he loves to hang around while I’m on the computer writing. He’s very relaxed, sleeps a lot during my writing time and loves to sit on the couch with me in between.

Well, then a cat it is... at least in your world. :-D Do you have any strange handwriting habits, like capitalizing all your “r”s or dotting your “I”s with heart (or anything like that)?

I tend to squish my letters too close together and dot all of my “I”s – even when they’re capitalized.

LOL, yeah... you're strange. :-D What is your heritage?

I was born in Madrid, Spain and migrated to Australia when I was seven years old.

Wow, so you have experience different cultures. Do you like thunderstorms?

Actually, I do. Thunderstorms happen a lot during summers here in Sydney and I enjoy a good afternoon thunderstorm, especially when the sun appears again afterwards. Oh, and thunderstorms at night are cozy – especially when you’re safe indoors.

I love 'em too. Do you sleep with the light on? Why or why not?

I mostly sleep with the light off but if I’m tired enough, I can sleep with the light on. Actually, I’ve done a bit of that lately. I’m usually so exhausted by the end of the day that it makes no difference. Lol.

And last but not least; Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke? If so, which do you prefer?

Definitely! I only drink Coke Zero and Pepsi Max, but I prefer Coke Zero! It just tastes better.

Well, Yolanda, it was so wonderful to have you on our couch today. Thanks so much for stopping by to hang out with us today, and I hope we get to see you around more often.

Yolanda Sfetsos is an Aussie who loves to write tales of the otherworldly.

Mostly they fall under the category of paranormal and urban fantasy, but she does write in other genres too. Her muse doesn't like restrictions, and is quite happy to toe the dark edge of storytelling.

When she's not writing, she loves to spend time with her family. She also loves to go for walks, enjoys reading, cruising the Internet, watching movies, and TV shows - Supernatural, Doctor Who, Dexter, Torchwood, Burn Notice, and True Blood.

On the 18th of every month, you can read her post over at the RomErotica Writers blog.
Visit her at her website and her blog.

Sealed With A Demon's Kiss by Yolanda Sfetsos

Tamara is a pentagram witch who has been imprisoned by warlocks for five years. They want to use her power to conjure and bind a powerful demon, but she runs away a few days before their attempt.

Tyler is a demon who has lived with humans for too long. His latest mission is to keep a pentagram witch from the clutches of the warlocks. To protect her with his life, so his master won't be conjured and enslaved.

However, when their attraction gets in the way, Tyler isn't sure he can do what his master wants him to.

Book Video ~ Sealed With A Demon's Kiss by Yolanda Sfetsos

Sealed With A Demon's Kiss by Yolanda Sfetsos

Tamara is a pentagram witch who has been imprisoned by warlocks for five years. They want to use her power to conjure and bind a powerful demon, but she runs away a few days before their attempt.

Tyler is a demon who has lived with humans for too long. His latest mission is to keep a pentagram witch from the clutches of the warlocks. To protect her with his life, so his master won't be conjured and enslaved.

However, when their attraction gets in the way, Tyler isn't sure he can do what his master wants him to.

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Friday Fun ~ Funny Picture

Okay, this one came from my best friend, Lu. Enjoy:

Why Trampolines Are Dangerous In Oregon!

We Have a Winner...

Who knew so much goes into naming a story? Sheesh....

So, after a month (I can't believe it took that long!!) of brainstorming titles with my editor, we finally have a winner for my newly contracted story (formerly known as "Love Your Enemy").

::::drum roll::::



It will be called: "Shut Up and Kiss Me".

What drama. What an ordeal. I don't ever want to do that again. Well, until the next contract.

*G*

What about you? Do titles impact your decision to by a story?

Happy Hump Day!

Something to get you over that hump to the weekend.

In Public?

YAY, I am back from my trip! Let me just say that sometimes... too much family is just too much family. Don't get me wrong, I love my family, but trying to keep 13 people happy all at once is a pain in the rear. Anyway...

I was around quite a few people at any given time... as you can imagine. And being as we were in the "Happiest Place On Earth" you can imagine that my super dirty mind... er muse... just ran with it:

"The happiest place on earth, huh? Do you really think they mean that? Because, you know as far as I'm concerned the happiest place on earth would have lots of..." and that's where I started ignoring her. :::Fingers in ears::: Lalalalalalala... I can't hear you! As you can guess that doesn't work so well when the person prattling on about sex in public is inside your head.

So, from that point on, I was on the lookout. For what? Why for places one could "hide" and have semi-public sex. Does that make me a bit twisted? Wait, don't answer that. I'm sure if my hubby knew what was going through my head he would have been on the lookout as well... and I would have been dragged into one of those spots. But seriously, can't you just imagine the scene? Maybe something like this:

The lights dimmed and suddenly despite the crowds around them, they were the only two in the entire park. The fireworks exploding overhead were special, just for the two of them.

He wrapped his arms around her waist, tugging her back against his much harder body. His fingers stroked the strip of skin exposed between the bottom of her shirt and the waistband of her jeans. A chill worked its way up her spine and down her arms at the sensual touch. She arched her back and rubbed her ass against his prominent erection.

He stepped backward with her safely enclosed in his arms until his back bumped up against the faux brick wall behind him.

"What are you doing?" she whispered as his calloused fingers dipped beneath the waistband of her jeans.

"What do you think I'm doing?" His breath in her ear sent a new chill coursing down her spine and had her nipples peaking against the lace bra beneath her cotton t-shirt. His seeking fingers pushed beneath the silk of her panties to brush against her heat.

"Someone might see!" She gasped, then whimpered as his seeking fingers brushed her erect clit. He ground the steel bar of his erection into her ass, and nipped at her ear.

"Everyone is looking up at the fireworks. No one will see." She glanced around at the people not three feet from where they stood in the shadows. When two of his fingers plunged into her wet sheath she gasped and rocked against his palm. "But, baby, you're gonna have to be quiet or they will all turn around and see me with my hand down your pants and know..."

She bit her lip and nodded, then cried out just as another explosion overhead drew oohs and aahs from the crowd in front of them.

What do you think? That could be a rather interesting scene... :-D Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a great big tease. You'll just have to keep an eye out for that one to appear in a future work.