2.27.2010

The Sorry State of Stock Photography

A while back I counted three new releases with the exact same cover...different title and author of course...but the exact same cover art. It's disheartening.

You would think with all the erotic photographers out there at least one would start a side line business of photographing cinch shots of couples and menages, some kinky, some not...I'm telling you THAT photographer would stand to make a fortune.

Or if someone knows of a high-quality erotic stock photo site already in existence, please, please let me know!

BTW, does anyone know who I can credit with this menage? Stunning...

Or this one?

2.26.2010

Writing...Writing...Writing...


For those of you wondering about the Chronicles of Surrender, I am hard at work!
In editing process for Echo of Redemption...isn't the cover art yummy?

Writing Cries of Penance...
Slowly but surely. This is going to be one of these stories that doesn't fly out over night...everything has gotten fairly complex...especially all that relationship angst.

But I'm up to the task and very exited about this fifth book!
More, more, more will be revealed about Thomas's twin brother...
More, more, more will be revealed about Thomas's estranged wife and children...
That is not to say Kitten and Garrett are left out of this book. No way. If anything, they're page hogs...all that crazy sex...
And if you've ever wondered about Mistress Morgana...well, there's even more Mistress Morgana...
Oh, and Eva, and Glorianna...
And Jackie...
So much story to tell....whew

It's mind boggling keeping it all straight in my head!

2.25.2010

Very Sad Day...


Dawn Brancheau, a trainer at Sea World Florida, died yesterday in an accident involving one of the killer whales she worked with. She was forty years old and was living her life's dream of wanting to work at sea world since she came to the park herself as a young child.


Her death has hit our family hard, not because we knew her personally, though we did see her perform last summer, but because my youngest, Beautiful Girl, has shared that dream for as long as I can remember.

Beautiful Girl started Wright State University last fall as a biology/psychology major with the dream of working at Sea World in mind. Last summer we took her to Sea World and Discovery Cove so that she could see the animals up close, talk to trainers, and find out exactly what she needed to do to make her dream a reality.

When she received a text from her dad telling her the news, we were all left in shock and launched into many internet searches to discover what happened...and have been left with the reality that large mammals whether lions or tigers, or killer whales, have and always will be dangerous even when in captivity, even when trained by the best trainers...and sometimes even the most experienced trainers die while doing the job they love.

We're very sad...and our hearts go out to the loved ones Dawn Brancheau left behind.


2.24.2010

The DREAM...

The dream is to be published...to finally have someone, anyone...read your book other than your critique group, your neighbor, your sister...

and so you submit and submit...
and get rejection letter after rejection letter.

I had friends and family who laughed when I went to an e-publisher (not because of rejection letters in my case...I was actually in the middle of revisions for a second look by St. Martins Press at the time)

And even after being e-published, I had friends and family who advised me I would REGRET going to a small publishing house.

Here's the scoop on small press and why it might not be such a bad idea mid-recession.

2.23.2010

Posted At The Femmes Guide Last Week


For those of you who missed my post over at the Femmes Guide To Absolutely Everything last week, I'm reposting the important parts now, or if you prefer to see the original post you can go there. It's titled The Bitchin' and Moanin' is Over.

For those of you who have read my earlier posts griping about publishers who claim to publish LGBT and who do indeed provide their readers with the G … but rarely if ever any LBor T … I am finished complaining. At least for now.
Why?
Because I finally found a publisher willing to take a chance and I will have my first (L) being released in March…originally as an ebook but a few months later in print. My Femme character Simone Sinclair is finally going to have life breathed into her. Call me wickedly thrilled.
The publisher is Samhain Publishing and I am very excited by the publicity this up and coming publisher is getting, so cross your fingers that HEART OF CHANGE will do well and will open doors for me to get more of my lesbian work published.
So for today, my bitching and moaning is over and I am celebrating.

Here is the quick tag:

No yesterday’s Cinderella story here, Simone is a self-made woman who thought she needed a man to make her dreams come true and discovers no man is required especially when the woman chasing her heart is strapped on and knows how to use it!

And the longer blurb:

True love hides where you least suspect it.

After the truth comes out about her age, forty-something porn star Simone Sinclair is handed her walking papers, ending a career that has become more extreme sport than art form. The final straw is her long-time partner’s idea to start their own international studio with a marriage proposal tossed in to sweeten the deal. After two decades of waiting for him to deliver the white picket fence, it’s not exactly the offer she was expecting.

At least she doesn’t need a man to answer the alarm of her biological clock. And when she shares a dance with Geri, one of her lesbian gal pals, she discovers she doesn’t need a man to fulfill other fantasies, either. But Geri’s not interested in touch and tease—she wants more than Simone is ready to give.

Torn between three dreams—a post-retirement career, a family, or lasting love—Simone retreats to get her head on straight, coming to one conclusion. She can’t have everything. But two out of three is worse than nothing at all…

I hope you’re intrigued enough to support me in my effort to get lesbian erotica out in the mainstream world! Spread the word about HEART OF CHANGE because the more copies I sell, the more likely Samhain Publishing will be to represent

2.20.2010

ESPAN News


ESPAN (Electronic and Small Print Authors Network-RWA SPecial Interest Chapter 200) welcomed guest blogger, Renee Rocco, co-owner of Lyrical Press for a look at publishing in 2010.
http://espan-rwa.com/the-business-model-guest-blogger-renee-rocco/

If you are interested in writing as a career, I really hope that you will take the time to read this article.

I'm very proud to be working with Renee and her husband, Frank.
Lyrical Press publishes my Chronicles of Surrender series in both ebook and POD.

Love These



I think they may be Agent Provacateur
"...Whip Me...Bite Me...Eat Me...Tease Me..."

Now if I could just find where to BUY them?

2.19.2010

Love My Birds...

Okay, this is a very non-erotic post but I thought I'd share in case I had any bird lovers in my reading audience. I've been feeding my birds all winter and now have hundreds of birds stopping by for snacks every day.

My hubby found some awesome home-made suet recipes and the birds love it!

We made The Birders Delight:)

I'll try to load photos in a bit...

2.18.2010

Ice Cold Beauty...


I won't deny being a fan of snow. I love watching it fall. I love taking hikes in it. I've even been known to build my fair share of snow forts, but the artists of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden have taken snowy fun to a whole new level.

Anyone care to spend the night in a hotel made entirely of ice? Go here if only to look at the photos. It really is a magical place. Thirty-two luxury ice suites, a bar, and a chapel.

And as much as I love snow...I think my next vacation is still going to be someplace warm and sunny.

2.17.2010

Ready For A Little Female/Female Romance?


Here is the quick tag for HEART OF CHANGE

No yesterday’s Cinderella story here, Simone is a self-made woman who thought she needed a man to make her dreams come true and discovers no man is required especially when the woman chasing her heart is strapped on and knows how to use it!

And the longer blurb:

True love hides where you least suspect it.

After the truth comes out about her age, forty-something porn star Simone Sinclair is handed her walking papers, ending a career that has become more extreme sport than art form. The final straw is her long-time partner’s idea to start their own international studio with a marriage proposal tossed in to sweeten the deal. After two decades of waiting for him to deliver the white picket fence, it’s not exactly the offer she was expecting.

At least she doesn’t need a man to answer the alarm of her biological clock. And when she shares a dance with Geri, one of her lesbian gal pals, she discovers she doesn’t need a man to fulfill other fantasies, either. But Geri’s not interested in touch and tease—she wants more than Simone is ready to give.

Torn between three dreams—a post-retirement career, a family, or lasting love—Simone retreats to get her head on straight, coming to one conclusion. She can’t have everything. But two out of three is worse than nothing at all…

I hope you’re intrigued enough to support me in my effort to get f/f erotica out in the mainstream world! Spread the word about HEART OF CHANGE because the more copies I sell, the more likely Samhain Publishing will be to represent the WIP I’m currently working on, tentatively titled Frankie’s Garage. I love my character Frankie Marlow, a hot butch with a New York attitude who takes her small hometown by storm when she return’s to run her daddy’s garage.

I’ll let you know how my efforts pan out… in the meantime, keep your eyes open for HEART OF CHANGE coming March 23 from Samhain Publishing:)

2.16.2010

Ever Heard of Bad Dragon?


I hadn't...and I had so much fun exploring this site, I had to share.
Call it my good dead for the day:)

Bad Dragon Adult Toys

2.15.2010

Unholy Promises Released at Midnight


What a beautiful cover! What an exciting story! Releasing today in ebook is Book 3 of the Chronicles of Surrender. And for my print-junkie fans it will release June 1!

Not to reveal any spoilers, Unholy Promises is my most action packed, suspence filled story yet with Thomas aka Lord Fyre, travelling to Paris...where there will be an explosion of emotional and physical destruction. AND Kitten has news...very scary, very exciting news...that she isn't going to share with her Master until Lord Fyre returns.

Here's the blurb
Of Lord Fyre's many secrets, the most dangerous might just be a old lover.
Lord Fyre's life is so secretive even his lovers know him only by an alias. An international agent, he's wanted in many countries - dead or alive. When his past catches up with him, Lewd Larry's BDSM Fetish Fantasy Night Club may no longer keep him safe.
With his twin brother is in danger, Lord Fyre must return to Paris to save him. But the cat and mouse intrigue he left behind isn't his only challenge. An past flame may be the greatest danger he's ever faced.

Read an excerpt and Buy it today:)

2.14.2010

Booksigning Fun



I know a lot of writers who have said they dread booksigings...but I'm finding I love them! I owe that to my readers who keep showing up to support me! So much fun!!
They say a picture is worth more than words...


And this time I even had a "Kitten" show up:)


I always leave the signing totally stoked and ready to write. Thank you, thank you, thank you for reading my books and lending emotional support when I need it the most:)

Feline Persona...


I love this picture so much...

It's a funny thing that when I first started writing the Chronicles of Surrender, I belonged to a writing group and the first comment was something like, "A cat? She's pretending to be a cat and that's somehow sensual?"

Oh yeah...sensual...hot...smokin'...

HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!!!!!

2.13.2010

Booksigning This Saturday


I have a booksigning on Saturday!

So if you live anywhere near West Chester, Ohio... which is halfway between Dayton and Cincinnati...please mark your calendar and come see me!

Februaray 13th from 1pm to 3pm
Barnes and Nobel - The Streets of Westchester
9455 Civic Centre Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069

See you there!

And if you absolutely can't see me in person maybe you can at least be with me in spirit with the purchase of Sacred Secrets Order one today!

2.12.2010

Valentine's Day Blog Tour...

Love Romance? Love ebooks? Love PRIZES?
Join me on a Valentine's Day Blog Tour of 41 romance writer's blogs now through Valentine's Day. Just remember to comment on each blog to be registered to win:)

CLick on this link to join the Fun!


PRODIGAL SLAVE is one of the many ebooks you could win!



Blurb:
Recently divorced paralegal extraordinaire and soccer mom, Charlotte Sullivan, has a secret past life that has just returned to haunt her in the form of a red bustier that arrives perfectly gift wrapped in time for her birthday. With it is a summons from her once Master Francois Rene de Hart, “Come to me.”

With her twin teenage daughters in Europe for the summer with her parents, she finds herself with the perfect opportunity to relive her youth with a man she once loved, but can her heart survive the temptation of the man a second time around? Pure lust awaits a mere train ride away but does she dare make the journey she fears may break more than her heart this second time around?

Added surprise awaits when she meets her Master’s lover Pierre-Louis and discovers she can only be truly reunited with her Master if she learns to love the other man.

contains: m/m, f/m, f/m/m, bdsm

Read An Excerpt Here

Buy It Link

2.11.2010

Edge Awarded A Five-Angel Review

Edge was recently reviewed by Fallen Angel Reviews by Melissa C. and this is wht she had to say, "Roxy Harte certainly knows how to push the boundaries to get to the heart and soul of her characters. I have never felt such emotion pour from the pages of a book. This book has touched me in such a way that I cannot seem to find the words to express my feelings, other than to say it was captivating, powerful and intense; certainly unlike any other book I have ever read."

Read the review in its entirety.

Read an Excerpt or Buy the Ebook here.

2.09.2010

Painted Lady Featured!


February is national Black History Month and as my publisher Loose Id celebrates and remembers the history of the African diaspora in the United States with a collection of special multicultural historical erotic romances, I am very excited that PAINTED LADY is being featured!

Blurb:
Traveling west on the Oregon Trail, slave Lucy Bowman dreams of a life of freedom in California, but when her owner dies an untimely death, she is left at the mercy of the wagon master. As fate would have it, an outlaw known as Dangerous Dan comes to her rescue, but his idea of freedom and hers clash mightily.

Lucy doesn’t want an owner, she doesn’t want a husband, and she most certainly doesn’t want to be a poor cowboy’s bed-warmer. Parting ways with Dan, she is determined to write her own destiny. With scheming, wiles, and a little unlawful behavior, she manages to buy a brothel and attract the attention of the recently appointed sheriff, Raging Thunder.

Dangerous Dan and Raging Thunder collide as both men compete to save the woman they both see as more ingénue than prostitute. The lawless mining camp of Jimtown might not be big enough for the two men bidding for the attention of the painted lady known as Madam Lucille.

Read an excerpt
or
Buy the E-book

2.08.2010

Echo of Redemption Cover Art


Oh so pretty art work!

It seemed so fitting for the cover to reveal a tattooed man since Lord Fyre's twin brother plays a prominent role in this fourth book in the series...

If you thought Thomas aka Lord Fyre was a bad boy...wait until you meet Nikos. Oolala

2.06.2010

A Younger Man...


Okay, I'm really giving up my age as being over 30 with this post but this photo made me start thinking about writing a story about younger man... what do you think?

2.05.2010

A Matter of Perspective


I find this photograph very erotic...


...but I guess that's a matter of perspective.


What do you see?

2.02.2010

PAINTED LADY Available Today!


Lucy doesn’t want an owner, she doesn’t want a husband, and she most certainly doesn’t want to be a cowboy’s bed-warmer. So she buys a brothel, becomes the most notorious painted lady in the territory, and attracts the love and lust of dangerous rivals.

Painted Lady

Genre: Multicultural Historical
Length: Novel

Traveling west on the Oregon Trail, slave Lucy Bowman dreams of a life of freedom in California, but when her owner dies an untimely death, she is left at the mercy of the wagon master. As fate would have it, an outlaw known as Dangerous Dan comes to her rescue, but his idea of freedom and hers idea clash mightily.

Lucy doesn’t want an owner, she doesn’t want a husband, and she most certainly doesn’t want to be a poor cowboy’s bed-warmer. Parting ways with Dan, she is determined to write her own destiny. With scheming, wiles, and a little unlawful behavior, she manages to buy a brothel and attract the attention of the recently appointed sheriff, Raging Thunder.

Dangerous Dan and Raging Thunder collide as both men compete to save the woman they both see as more ingénue than prostitute. The lawless mining camp of Jimtown might not be big enough for the two men bidding for the attention of the painted lady known as Madam Lucille.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse; exhibitionism, ménage (m/f/m); same-sex interaction (f/f), spanking with crop; voyeurism.