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5/16/2015

FALL Natalie's Edge 2

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Well…

Fall, the second book in the Natalie’s Edge series, came out May 15th from Extasy Books and will be up on Amazon in about 10 days. I would love to hear from any of you who read it.

I felt like the beginning might be a little slow but of course the last chapter is a killer. I really struggled with that scene. Is it too much? Do you hate Michael? Should I have toned it down? I must admit: That scene was much harsher in its original draft. MUCH. Much to the urging of several editors, I softened it. In fact, that last scene was why some agents declined publishing it.

After all is said and done, I’ll share the original version with you…just to hear your opinion.

But the truth of the matter is that Michael has some demons. He is far from perfect and his story needs to be told. And THERE IS MORE. And Natalie? Some of you are still mad at her for cheating. Perhaps she needed to get her just desserts? Maybe she is discovering what she truly needs through it all. Sometimes, a little pain can bring about much pleasure.

So, please, let me know your thoughts, both good and bad, and tell me your favorite scene! I happen to like the night of the Halloween party. J

Redemption is due out at the end of the summer…if I can finally finish it. It’s so hard. Rebecca. The BDSM club. Lots of loose ends. Any ideas? Suggestions? Hopes? Let me know.

Happy Reading!

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5/2/2015

WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP I WANT

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Hi all!

It’s been a while since I last blogged. Sorry about that. Here’s what’s been up:

  • Writing. Editing. Getting the final touches on Fall Natalie’s Edge 2. Final submission is due Monday. Yikes!

  • Falling in love.

  •  Falling out of love.

What a whirlwind it has been. I think I may have thought I was living in my novels!

Seriously. The relationship I was pursuing was intense. Insane. Full of passion and angst. Misunderstandings. Miscommunication. But man. It was alive! Full of energy and new ideas. It made me question myself and my life. What do I really want in a relationship? Here is what I concluded:

WHAT I WANT:

I want passion.

I want to be pushed to my limits.

I want trust and respect .

I want the sex to be hot and passionate and even unpredictable at times.

I want to be cared for.

ABOVE ALL, I want to be loved and understood.

WHAT I DON’T WANT:

I do not want a narcissist.

I do not want someone who is insensitive to my feelings.

I do not want to be walking on eggshells at every turn.

I do not want to be made to feel like I must be perfect.

I do not want someone who expects things of me that he is not willing to give.

AND! I do not want to mix fantasy with reality ever again.

My takeaway from all of this?

I’ll stick to writing tumultuous, passion-driven novels with flawed male characters like Michael L. Black. But in my real life, I’ll be sticking with my sweet, kind, and trust-worthy man. Angst be damned! I’m sick of the all the pain that comes with it.  How about you? What MUST your relationship have? What can you live without? Because as we know, nothing is perfect. Or is it?

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