Thanks for hopping by my blog! There are some awesome prizes associated with this hop. The grand prize and then one from me as well. I am offering up a copy of Accidental Love. The third book is my Hot Bods series. This is one of my favorite books I've written so far.

Before I get to all the little details on the giveaways, I wanted to share a little bit about my take on romance. Most of the time we think of flowers, chocolates, romantic dates, and such. And yes, those are very romantic, but what I love is for my husband to just make me feel special. To remind me that I'm his and no one elses. And sometimes just routine can do that. The kisses we always share when one of us leave or come home. The goodnight kiss. The kiss just because. Little love taps as I cook dinner. I don't need flowers to remind me he loves me. All I need is him and his attention. We still talk a lot. We've been together 11 years and he still talks to me...so I think that's a good sign.

So now I want to know, aside from flowers and candy. What does your significant other do that you find romantic?

Val Braeden is a seasoned Xihirian soldier hardened by the Realmist wars.  He discovers his true mate while on his latest rescue mission. A lovely Tallusian woman’s touch awakens him as no other.  While escaping the war torn Tallusian capital the Realmist take down Val’s spacedisk.  He crashes into the Tallusian forest.  There Zalora and Val are determined to survive the wilds of Tallusia. Sparks fly, lighting a flame within them both.  Their passion heats the Tallusian nights binding them together forever.

Clitax Tomron is bent on revenge – he’s determined to avenge his father’s death.  Tomron strikes close to Val’s heart, taking his family hostage.  Only one thing stands in Tomron’s way, the power of a beautiful Tallusian princess.  Zalora wants peace and to put an end to these terrorist. She risks everything to save those she feels responsible for and the man of her dreams

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

I grew up watching Star Wars over and over again until I could recite and reenact every scene in my backyard! I then followed a career as a flutist and only started writing in the last six years when my flute students urged me to write down the stories I made up in their lessons to go along with the music.

2.What genre do you write?
Primarily fantasy and science fiction. But, I am working on a contemporary romance- my very first one!

3.Please tell us about your latest release, A Hero Rising, and how you came up with the idea?
I’d just finished Tundra 37, the second book in the series. I’d left one of the characters stranded without the happily Ever After that he deserves, so I decided to follow his story with a prequel book.

Two Books are on tour - Tempting The Manny and Bound By Pleasure!

I've been on tour! All of last week and for a few more days next week, I've been traveling around telling readers about one of my spring releases, Tempting The Manny. One of the cool things with this tour, is each day there is a giveaway and at the end of the tour 3 winners will be chosen! 

Tomorrow, the 20th kicks off Bound By Pleaure tour. First with a release day blitz which includes a giveaway. And then a tour that lasts through September 11th! Be sure to click on the read more to see the stops and dates!

Tamaria is a dear friend of mine. Welcome her as she chats about her latest release, At Sunset.
AVAILABLE NOW for purchase! AMAZON / NOOK / SECRET CRAVINGS

I wanted to write a story about two friends from a small town going on vacation for the first time together. Kimberly my heroine has just broken up with her cheating boyfriend and just wants to forget about the opposite sex all together. Her best friend Amber has other ideas on how Kim should heal her wounded heart, like a vacation fling.

The first day at the beach Kim notices the very hot lifeguard. Amber can’t seem to convince her that he seems interested in her.

When a mishap in the water brings Kim and Daniel face to face sparks fly.

As I wrote At sunset I remember my first vacation with a friend, I was twenty-one and we went to Daytona Beach. In my case no vacation fling happened, we just had a great time hanging out at the beach and bar hopping! So maybe this story was what I wished happened ;)

At Sunset is told from Kimberly point-of-view only. I’m going to write a sequel called After the Sunset, this will be in Daniel my heroes point-of-view. After the Sunset will start a few weeks after At Sunset.

I’m giving away a FREE digital copy of At Sunset today. To enter to win leave a comment with your email address!

1. What is your real, birth name? What name do you use?  My full name’s Jackson Robert Payle, Jack for short.

2. Do you have a nickname? What is it, and where did you get it? Naw, I don’t have one. Always figured Jack was my nickname – and honestly, it’s the only thing Gillian cries out so I’m happy with it.

3. Where do you live? Describe it: Is it messy, neat, avant-garde, sparse, etc.?
  At the moment we live in a single story rancher. Insanely neat, with a western feel to it. Gillian redecorated, and keeps it up. She can be a bit of a slave driver when it comes to keeping it clean, especially if she’s upset.  

4. What was your family like?
Amazing, warm, I had a great family. Mom and Dad supported everything I did – well as long as it was legal and didn’t hurt anyone lol.  

So you finished your book. Now you want to polish that baby up and turn it in! SLOW DOWN! Don't rush. This isn't a race.

Ok, so I need to take my own advice sometimes. Its thrilling when you finish your story and you want to get it into your editors/publishers hands right away. But you know what, your editor most likely wants you to take your time.  The sloppier the copy you send, the longer edits are going to take and it might even push off that release date.

I just finished the last book in my Hot Bods Series. The third book published in June 2012 and I had hoped all four books would release in 2012. Well, we don't always get what we wish for, do we? Its doubtful Opposite's Attract will hit reader's eReader's until early 2013. Even if I got this sucker spit shined today. I am slightly dispointed I didn't get the book done when I wanted, but life happens. And a lot of life has been happening here lately.