News, News, News...

A few of my good buddies are over at RT (see, I didn't even writhe in jealously as I typed that) and this morning CNBC posted this little snippet about RT and erotics in general. I found this interesting as they had some industry numbers that I hadn't gotten my eyes on yet.

The snippet, titled Economics of Erotica, which you can see here tells some of Ellora's Cave's numbers...as well as a lovely pie chart...shows why it is a good time to be an erotica author...

*grin*

In other news, D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters has the first chapter of Lips of Velvet up for your viewing pleasure here. According to a recent 5 Star, Night Owl Reviews Top Pick Award review, this first chapter is enough for you to want to read the book if you haven't yet. (Yes, I am still giddy with glee over that review!!)

As she said, "Wow. I honestly mean, wow! This isn’t exactly what I was expecting to see, but as a recently turned fan to this author, I haven’t picked up much of her work yet. However, this detailed story in just a few short pages kept me on the edge of my chair wanting more."

(Check out the whole review here...awesome review. I love ya, reviewer!!)

So, RT, erotic numbers...First chapter...review...

All in all, lotsa news today.

Oh, and I am in the process of creating my biggest giveaway ever...I can't say too much yet as it is still in the works but...I think you, my fans, may be on FIRE over this idea.

*ahem*

So, enjoy the news and the free first chapter.

Happy writing!!

Lips of Velvet gets 5 Stars!!

Have I mentioned that I love reviewers? If I haven't, I do. Especially the lovely person over at Night Owl Reviews who just posted the first review to come back for Lips of Velvet, my March Rebel Ink Press release.

5 Stars!! And a Night Owl Reviews Top Pick!!

I'm over the moon happy!

Some of what was said:

Wow. I honestly mean, wow!

...this author took the story to the extremes. By that, I mean that she developed a great connection to her readers and by the end of page one I was hooked! ...This book reminds readers that love is unexpected, random, and yet it is a beautiful thing. Also, that it comes in many shapes, sizes, and that love is NOT gender discriminatory. This book has got me very excited to read more of her work in the future, especially if it’s as fun as this one was!

Read the whole review here!!

Clothing Optional was reviewed by Night Owl Reviews!!!

"Clothing Optional, by Virginia Nelson, tells the tale of Brie, Andy and Murphy. Andy, an open bisexual, is attracted to Brie but is living with Andy. Andy and Brie have been best friends for ages. He has been attracted to Brie but never acted on that attraction, because he just doesn’t swing that way. When the trio head to Florida for some much needed R&R, the attraction between the trio explodes. With that attraction, feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and fear abound. Since this is a shorter tale, I appreciated that Nelson created a friends-first concept. The sexual components wouldn’t have worked for me otherwise. I did enjoy the realistic approach that was used by Nelson to create a relationship between the three."

To read more of this review, check out their site here.
To get your copy today, go here.