New Author Interview - Meet Noelle Keaton

Meet new author Noelle Keaton. Her debut m/m short story Trusting the ER Doctor will be released by Total E-Bound in March 2013 as part of the Emergency Servicing Medical Anthology. 

Here's Noelle...

If you’d told me this time last year that I would have an m/m author with a short story published in an anthology, I probably would have laughed and thought you were crazy. Yet, that is the reality, although it’s not one I’ve totally wrapped my head around yet.

Earlier this year, I received my new tablet and decided to try out the Kindle app by downloading free stories off the Amazon site. I had no idea the story I’d downloaded was a m/m story. There was a bare-chested handsome hunk on the cover and that was enough to sell me! But instead of the sassy heroine I’d been expecting, the hunk was involved with an equally hunky hero and the scenes were among the most erotic I’d ever read. From that moment, I read as many m/m books as I could download. 

From there, I decided to try my own hand at writing one. I'd written romantic short stories in the past but never on with two men involved with each other. To my surprise, writing m/m was almost as fun as reading it. My first m/m short story Trusting The ER Doctor will be published by Total E-Bound in its Emergency Servicing Medical Anthology in March 2013. It's my first m/m story but hopefully it won't be my last. I'm having waaay too much fun to stop now! 

Let's get to know Noelle a little better... 

What was your favourite book as a child/teenager?

As a child, I loved Beverly Cleary’s and Judy Blume’s books. I could not get enough of the antics of Ramona and Fudge!  

Do you believe in love at first sight? And if so have you ever been so afflicted? Did you do anything about it? (Did you go for it?)

As a romance writer, I truly believe in love at first sight even if it’s never happened to over-analytical and picky person like me. 

 

Is there a particular word you overuse or writing technique that your editor(s) ride you about? Mine is over using the word ‘harshly’.

I have a tendency to overuse dialog tags instead of just letting the characters dialogue do the heavy lifting.

Have you ever suffered from writer’s block? (Or do you even believe in it?) If so, how were you able to overcome it?

I don’t think I’ve ever had writer’s block per se, but there are definitely periods where I’m more productive than others. I’m trying to become more disciplined about writing at the same time every day so that writing becomes more of a habit and maybe I can improve my productivity that way.

Do you base your characters on real-life people or situations?

My characters are wholly products of my imagination. I write erotica/erotic romance so my family and friends would kill me if they recognized themselves in my stories.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?

I’m very happy living in Florida, but in the middle of a brutal summer like this one was, a place with cool breezes coming in off the beach sounds nice too.

If you could live in any era, which would it be? 

I honestly like this era, with all the innovations in technology, I love waiting to see what’s going to happen next.

If you could bring one of your own characters to life, who would it be and why? 

I like Kyle, the emergency room physician in Trusting the ER Doctor. He’s hunky, smart, and sensitive.

If you were to do a reality show, which one would it be?

I’d love to do Chopped, the Food Network show. I’d like to see what kind of dish I’d be able to come up with given a basket of random ingredients. If I couldn’t do Chopped, I’d want to be on Project Runway, even if I don’t know how to use a sewing machine and can’t sew or drape. I really like doing any activity where you can express your creativity and your point of view.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I need to work on my patience, it really gets the best of me sometimes.

What is the craziest, most exciting, or most dangerous thing you've ever done? 

I went on Space Mountain at Disney World, which was crazy since I'm scared of roller coasters. 

Favourite movie?

There are a lot of them, but The Godfather, MatchPoint, and Minority Report are at the top of the list.

Dream vacation?

A month in St. Bart's

Dream car? And Colour

Lexus IS, Onyx

Favourite ice cream?

Butter Pecan

Name a celebrity, athlete, musician, etc. you'd most like to get naughty with.

Daniel Craig 

Thanks for stopping by today, Noelle, it was great getting to know you.
  
I love hearing from readers and fellow writers. You can tweet me @noellekeaton or email me noellekeaton@yahoo.com


Noelle has agreed to return to Pick a Genre Already closer to release date and give us a preview of what to look forward to from Trusting The ER Doctor but to hold us over here's a little tease...

Trusting The ER Doctor - by Noelle Keaton - Blurb:

After his last relationship resulted in a nasty break-up, the last thing emergency room physician Kyle Montgomery is looking for is another romance.  Yet when he meets hunky paramedic Trent Jones, Kyle cannot deny the immediate attraction and undeniable spark between them.  As their love develops, Kyle begins to put the past behind him and focus on his burgeoning relationship with Trent.

Trent, who has been drawn to Kyle ever since he first laid eyes on him, can hardly believe the handsome and sophisticated physician would give him a second glance, much less return his feelings.  Coming from a modest background, Trent wonders if he’s in the same league as Kyle and if their relationship can go the distance.  When Kyle’s former lover surfaces with allegations that cause Trent to question Kyle’s true feelings and motivations, it is up to both men to take stock and decide whether theirs is a love worth fighting for, worth trusting in.

Author:  Noelle Keaton

Title:  Trusting the ER Doctor - Emergency Servicing Medical Anthology

Genre:  m/m Erotica / Erotic Romance

Publisher:  Total E-Bound

Release Date:  March 2013

Author Blog:   noellekeaton.blogspot.com

ENJOY A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!

#NewRelease ~ Swap ~ by @AuthorHKCarlton #Erotic #Contemporary

Cover Art by Posh Gosh

Swap is now available at Amazon.

Warning 18+ NEW Excerpt below 

Dreams do come true.

I’m so excited!! General Release Day is finally here. Swap is now widely available.

Swap is the classic story of wanting what you can't have, trying to resist the uncontrollable pull while wrestling with your conscience.

Hailey Hollinger has it all; A great husband, a fantastic career in journalism, good friends and one hot brother-in-law that won't stay out of her fantasies...

Swap Blurb:

When Hailey Hollinger was eighteen she thought her boyfriend, Brent, was the best-looking guy around. That was until he introduced her to his older brother, Mike. From that moment on she had the biggest crush on him and he became the star of all her teenage fantasies.

Hailey’s all grown up now and has been married to Brent for three years. They have great careers, a nice house—they enjoy life and each other. Everything is supposed to be perfect. Except for that pesky little infatuation with her husband’s brother has never completely gone away.

A crush, by nature and definition, is supposed to be short-lived and should diminish over time. But, unfortunately for Hailey, it hasn’t, and it is beginning to mess with what she thinks should be perfection. And if her life is so great, why does she then find herself groping her brother-in-law in the cab of his truck like some sex-starved teenager? And the biggest question yet—why is he groping her right back?

Swap Excerpt: 

I turned slowly to find Brent and Mike both staring at my barely covered ass. I was still in only my tank top and panties. Fuck! I thought—the same damp panties I’d just masturbated in, over the man standing beside my husband, whom I couldn’t even look at. 

“I didn’t hear you come in,” I said, my voice faint.

“Obviously! But I’m not complaining. You never walk around like that. You’re always covered up.” Brent walked towards me and I cringed inside, hoping he wouldn’t touch me. He grinned and gave me a wink as he walked past. “I’ll get your keys,” he said to Mike, and continued on into the bedroom.

“They’re on my night table,” I called after him.

I crossed my arms over my chest, trying to cover myself before I looked at Mike. I could feel my face flush, but it didn’t stop there. It was like a wave, and I knew it was an all-over bodily reaction.

Mike looked intense. Maybe even angry. He ran his tongue over his lower lip.

I couldn’t stand the silence. How would anything ever be normal between us again? Maybe I didn’t want this. It might ruin everything. Not only between me and Brent, but Mike and I had a great thing going, too. I didn’t want to lose that. “I’m sorry I didn’t get up to return your truck first thing this morning,” I blurted.

I saw his Adam’s apple bob before he started towards me. Just like last night, he tucked my hair behind my ear and his thumb grazed my cheek. My lips parted as I remembered, and I knew he was thinking about it, too. I wanted to touch him. I let my hands fall and I wrapped my fingers into his T-shirt at his waist. My eyes darted across his face, trying to figure him out. What could he possibly be thinking? I wasn’t sure what to expect from him.

“Nice,” he said, his voice husky as he called out my body blush. “I wish I had my camera right now. I’d photograph you just like this.” He brushed the back of his knuckles over my already puckered nipple. “The cotton T-shirt, the sleep-swollen lips and slight but sexy bed-head.”

My hand went immediately to my hair.

“No, don’t. Leave it,” he said, taking my hand and directing it back to his waist. His hands found my hips, gripping me. “Did I keep you out too late?”

“No. My fault. I couldn’t sleep.” My voice sounded meek and pathetic.

“Neither could I,” he admitted.

“I thought you’d sleep well after all those beers.” I tried to tease and smile, but came up short.

          
His eyes drifted downward, skimming the U of my tank top. “I had a lot on my mind,” he said as his eyes rose back to mine.

List of Buy Links for Swap by H K Carlton

 Total E-Bound       Amazon US       Amazon UK       All Romance eBooks

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New Author Interview – Meet Jennifer Wright

This is another day of firsts here at Pick a Genre Already. Please welcome my very first guest blogger 

Author Jennifer Wright... Warm Welcome, Jen...

First, I’d like to say thank you to H K for having me as a guest! This is my first time at being a guest author and I’m very excited to be here, and with that being said, please bear with me if I seem to be fumbling along.

Okay, here’s my story. I’ll start by saying that I’ve actually only been writing for two years and reading for three. Strange right? Well, that’s because my journey in becoming an author kind of came about in a strange way.

When I was a young teenager, I got into reading and my dabbling in writing soon followed after. My stories were never really any good, but back then, of course, they were awesome! Though I don’t think I ever finished a story, I started quite a few of them.

Then I moved to North Carolina when I was sixteen. By then I was rebellious and thought that I had better things to do than read and write. I was on the high school newspaper, but it wasn’t the same as writing fiction. On an interesting note, I hated English class—I always had (now, of course, I wish I had paid a little more attention). So, what are now the two passions in my life were given up for boys and more boys.

When I was eighteen I moved back home to Wisconsin (yes, willingly), but reading never made its way back into my life, and by that time I’d pretty much forgotten all together that I used to write. A few years later is where the strange ‘come about’ happens. I’m an unfortunate person in the sense that I’ve had to go through a series of surgeries over the years. They were nothing major or critical, but they were a pain in the ass, and left me bedridden for a week and a half. The first and second time I barely escaped the boredom. I didn’t think I was going to survive after the third surgery—one can only watch so many movies and TV. It was my wonderful sister that said, “Hey, why don’t you read a book.”

Really, it was that simple? The answer—yes. She leant me a five book series that I read in six days. From there on reading had come back into my life. I had just given up smoking, so all the money I saved went towards my new addiction – books, books, and more books.

It was almost a year later when the writing part of my life came back. One thing I really like to do is read the ‘About the Author’ in the backs of books. Most of the time I saw, “I work as a whatnot or for so-and-so, but write in my free time.” Well, my writing may have stopped years before, but the stories in my head never did. So, I figured if they can do it, maybe I can too. I went on to write two novels, but unfortunately was unsuccessful at publishing them. Then came book one of the Finding Home series, Pavarus. This was by far the most fun I had writing, and apparently it showed, because I’m now contracted with the wonderful Total E-Bound. And throughout the past couple of years, I’ve had the full support of my family and my loving boyfriend, and I couldn’t ask for a better cheering crowd :)

I love writing something fierce, and I hope that readers enjoy my books enough to help me make a long career as an author.

Look for my debut of Pavarus November 5th, 2012. But you can pre-order Pavarus today at a 15% discount until October 8th, 2012, when it becomes available to buy and download at Total E-Bound at a 10% discount.

Buy Link: Book One of the Finding Home series, Pavarus

You can find Jen at:
Jen's blog: www.authorjenwright.wordpress.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JenWright

Author Bio:

I was born in Arizona, but have spent the better part of my life in Wisconsin. While I enjoy living close to my family, my heart longs to live in the South—or anywhere where the winters are warmer, and I hope to someday get there. I love writing, and try to dedicate as much of my free time to it (ha! what free time?). If I’m not typing away on my laptop, you’ll find me with my nose buried in a book, or with my loving boyfriend debating on what movie to watch and the never ending back and forth decision of what we should have for dinner. I love spending time with my family and boyfriend, cuddling with my two cats, and laughing as much as possible (cuz I like to think I’m funny :) ).
Some little tidbits about me are - I love horses and cats, I have a really big sweet-tooth, and I’ve been told I like to talk with my hands (insert hand gestures here).

Book Blurb:

Thrown into another world where dangerous creatures live and rule, will Wesley stay and find love with a vampire, or will the terrors of an unknown realm have him running home?

On a camping trip in Louisiana, Wesley finds himself sucked down a hidden portal and thrown into another realm where he meets Remus, a warrior vampire. With the help of Remus, Wesley embarks on an adventure to find his way home, back to a world not filled with vampires and dragons and magic folk. Along his journey, the handsome vampire finds his way into Wesley’s heart. But will his love for Remus overcome his fears of the creatures that reign in this world?
Remus has never wanted a man before, but finds himself drawn to Wesley despite his denying efforts. He’s happy with his life as the Commander of the vampires, and has had no interest in finding a mate. But after Wesley is kidnapped, Remus discovers his feelings for the man are stronger than he thought. Is he strong enough, though, to honor Wesley’s wish to return home, and let go of the man he loves?

Excerpt:

Wes woke to a light, bouncy, swaying motion. It was soothing, and all he wanted to do was cuddle up against the soft cotton that covered the hard chest where his cheek rested. Somehow he knew that the strong arms around him would keep him safe and that he could rest for a little while longer.

“Are you going to wake up enough for me to put you down?” a gentle voice asked.

Wes tried burrowing deeper in his arms. “No. Why would I want to do that?”

The man’s laugh rumbled in his chest like a deep lullaby. So relaxing. Wes breathed in deep, taking in his scent—Remus’ scent—and he smelt wonderful.

Wait. Man? Remus?

Vampire!

Wes gasped and jerked his body right out of Remus’ arms, landing flat on his ass.

Ouch!

“Well, that just wasn’t smart. If you asked, I would have set you down.” Remus reached down for him.

Wes scooted back. “Don’t touch me!”

“I’m not going to hurt you, Wesley. If I wanted to hurt you, don’t you think I would have done it already?”

“I don’t know, you’re a vampire, I don’t know what I’m supposed to think.”

“So, you do know that I’m a vampire?”

“That’s what you told me. Were you lying?”

“No, I wasn’t lying, I am a vampire. I’m just surprised you’re taking it so well now, considering how you reacted earlier.”

“Yeah, well, one can only handle so much craziness in one night, and I’d say the fire-breathing dragons and the ‘we’re on a different planet’ took up a lot of that.” Wes pointed up. “Not to mention the two moons. So right now, I’m up to believing just about anything. Besides, with some of the things I’ve seen you do…”

With furrowed eyebrows, Remus crouched down in front of him. “Wesley, I’m glad you believe me about being a vampire, now I need you to believe me when I say we’re not on a different planet. We’re on Pavarus, and always have been.”

“No. I don’t care where you’re from, but I’m from Earth.” Wes frowned at him. “Stop looking at me like that.”

The man shook his head. “I refuse to believe Zane and his thinking you’re crazy. But I am beginning to think you’ve bumped your head or something, and maybe you’re confused. Let’s just get you to Gamden and they’ll be able to help you.”

“What? No.” Wes didn’t feel comfortable being with a vampire, and would admit he was afraid—at least of the others—but for some reason the thought of leaving Remus and being left with strangers was worse. “I don’t want to go to Gamden.”

Remus sighed and stood back up. “You have to. I know of nowhere else to take you.”

Wes looked around, as if the trees would give him an answer. “I could go with you.”

“No.”

“Why not?” Wes stood up, trying pointlessly to dust his pants off.

Remus reached out and brushed his thumb across Wes’ cheek. “Because, there is no room for a human in my world.”

“Please. I don’t want to be left at Gamden.” Wes knew his voice cracked but he couldn’t help it. Vampire or not, Remus was all he knew, and he wasn’t ashamed to beg. “Please.”

Moments passed as Remus just stared at him. Wes’ hope began to blossom, that whatever internal battle Remus had going on inside him…


Giveaway

Want more? Just leave a comment (please include your email address to be eligible for the giveaway) and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win an e-copy of Pavarus. The cut-off time to enter will be Wednesday 26th at midnight. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced Thursday 27th.

Great News and My First Author Interview

I have two great things to share this week. First of all, I signed a new contract with MuseItUp Publishing. My second historical romance The Devil Take You, will be released in April 2013. I’m sooooo, excited!!!

And Two - Today I’m visiting Nichelle Gregory’s Simply Sexy Stories

http://simplysexystories.blogspot.ca/?zx=2d8862fc27b9388b

This is my first author interview. You might learn some things about me that you didn’t know plus there’s a great giveaway and an excerpt from my debut erotic romance Swap published by Total E-Bound.

I hope you’ll come join us and leave a comment for a chance to win, not one but two novellas from two talented Total E-Bound authors, including my fantastic host.


You can check them out at Total E-Bound for the Book Blurb and an excerpt:

Taken By Surprise By Nichelle Gregory Link: http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=1281

Hidden Heat By Amy Valenti Link: http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=1586

And another lucky winner will win a copy of my debut erotic romance Swap:

Swap By H K Carlton Link: http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=1781


Hope to see you there! Nichelle Gregory's Simply Sexy Stories Author Interview
Thanks everyone,
H K

Remember 9/11

September 11th is one of those days that you will always remember where you were when the first plane hit the World Trade Centre and that same feeling of dread, shock and deep sadness still settles into your consciousness. Today is a day for remembrance, ceremonies and tributes. Listen to the names being read, watch the coverage and then take a look around you and hug the ones you love because you never know.

To the victims, their families, the heroes, NYFD, NYPD, rescue workers and volunteers... we won't forget.

The whole world can change in a minute... And We Remember...