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Zen and the Art of Flirting by Tim Smith

I love writing humorous flirting scenes in my romances. There’s something sensual and fun about two people engaging in verbal jousting when they feel that initial spark and decide to test the waters. Sometimes you can radiate more heat with a few lines of suggestive dialogue than with a paragraph of in-your-face eroticism. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

 

Flirting is all part of creating sexual tension with your characters. It’s defined as “trying to attract…

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Added by Carol A Guy on March 1, 2024 at 10:30am — No Comments

I'll Wait for the Book

This month, award-winning, best-selling author, Tim Smith, compares some well-known novels to the movies they inspired.  

 Scriptwriters have long used novels and short stories as the basis for their work, for both movies and TV shows. I suppose good ideas are hard to come by in Hollywood, so why not poach someone else’s blood, sweat and tears, right? And who among us hasn’t daydreamed about our book being turned into a blockbuster film or Netflix series? In their defense,…

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Added by Carol A Guy on May 3, 2022 at 6:00am — No Comments

Cosmic Coastal Chronicles

Synopsis: This series of adventures along the west coast of California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, is a poignant and playful love affair with life and with the land that has educated and enriched me. In all these travels and experiences, I’ve discovered that the moment is everything…

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Added by Author & Book Promotions on August 19, 2021 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Wading Through Quicksand

Today, I'm sharing a blog post from best-selling, award-winning author Tim Smith.  I found it very interesting and thought provoking, and I hope you will also.

Here’s something you don’t run into every day — a man who writes straight contemporary erotic romance for a traditional romance publisher. Okay, I know what you’re thinking — “A man who writes romance and gets the details right? It can’t be done!” Trust me, I get that a lot.

 

I began published life…

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Added by Carol A Guy on August 7, 2021 at 12:23pm — No Comments

What's Really Missing in Today's Entertainment Industry

Best selling, award winning author, Tim Smith, has allowed me to share his recent article. I think it is very thought provoking, with a touch of humor and a little spice thrown in. I hope you enjoy it.

WHAT WE REALLY NEED

BY TIM SMITH

There has been a lot of discussion lately about how things have changed in the past year because of the pandemic. I’ve gotten weary of reading analyses, op-eds and social media ramblings about what could…

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Added by Carol A Guy on May 4, 2021 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Metaphysics of Sound: In Search of Name of God, by Nataša Pantović Historical Novel Launch. Fiction Book Free to Download as a Review Copy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/9995754460

This new novel contains a dialogue between two European cultures, Roman and Greek from an Ancient Slavic perspective, an intimate encounter of Balkan, its history and culture, a glimpse into the evolution of…

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Added by Artof4elements on January 28, 2021 at 2:24am — 1 Comment

Butterfly Lake a thriller with a twist.

I finished with my editors and I'm proud to announce Butterfly Lake to all you fiction fans out there. If you're looking for that weekend read to get cozy and wrap your head around, this one's for you! Details on Amazon

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Added by Robert Saniscalchi on March 17, 2020 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Bullets and Bandages: Bond of Brothers The good "Buzz" and happy readers!

The new edition of the original story all polished up and with a new cover, get yours today,thanks.

Details on Amazon…

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Added by Robert Saniscalchi on February 22, 2020 at 1:16pm — No Comments

New Books, Fiction by Robert J Saniscalchi in Kindle/Print and Audible editions

New Audio Book editions, by some great Narrators have brought my  books to life. Please find the link of your choice and enter your free promo code!

Happy Listening!  Details about the books on Author Site

Bullets…

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Added by Robert Saniscalchi on November 27, 2019 at 4:25pm — No Comments

The Mistress of Desire & The Orchid Lover! Book I By J. A. Jackson

Free On Smashwords

The Mistress of Desire & The Orchid Lover  Book I 

A kind heart is a dangerous thing to possess in the raw, power hungry, bubbling cauldron known as Silicon Valley.

Discover, as beautiful Camille Baptiste finds out the truth. All she ever wanted was to be loved.

Better know your friends or you might get…

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Added by JERREECE A JACKSON on December 26, 2018 at 12:50am — No Comments

When a Taker Dreams BY J. A. Jackson

Free On Smashwords

Cierra Cantrell has had little experience with men after a painful experience in her life left her too insecure to discover and free the passionate woman within.

After following the advice of her mother, Cierra agrees to accept family friend Isabella Duvall’s offer for help in obtaining a marriage of convenience.

When Isabella’s gorgeous brother—shows up,…

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Added by JERREECE A JACKSON on December 26, 2018 at 12:38am — No Comments

The Proposition ~ Veil of Deception By J. A. Jackson Free On Smashwords!

Added by JERREECE A JACKSON on December 26, 2018 at 12:20am — No Comments

The Proposition Three Men, One Woman Veil of Deception

The Proposition

Three Men, One Woman

Veil of Deception 

The Proposition is a story of lost love, second chances, and forgiveness. Take a wild adventure and explore the world of Janeshia James. 

The Proposition is a story of lost love, second chances, and forgiveness. Janeshia James has a secret she’s…

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Added by JERREECE A JACKSON on December 26, 2018 at 12:19am — No Comments

The Deceiver’s Secret BY J.A. JACKSON

Prepare to lose yourself in a fascinating world of romance, intrigue and sultry secrets, a world of decadence, adventure and excitement, a world you’ll never want to leave!

Enter the world of Eve Lafoy- a world filled with decadent parties, sultry encounters, and a fabulous nightlife.  A world inhabited by jealousy and betrayal.

Encompassing a captivating combination of romance, mystery,…

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Added by JERREECE A JACKSON on December 26, 2018 at 12:00am — No Comments

~"The Literary World Of Boulware Enterprises & Publications"~

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"The Literary World Of Boulware Enterprises & Publications"

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Gregory V. Boulware, Esq.…

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Added by Gregory V. Boulware on December 10, 2018 at 10:30am — No Comments

~ The Fall of Light” Chapter 8: “Arc-Light From Atop” ~

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“The Fall of Light” Chapter 8:

“Arc-Light From Atop” 

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Gregory V. Boulware, Esq. …

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Added by Gregory V. Boulware on November 21, 2018 at 7:12pm — No Comments

~ “CRISIS” ~

~ “CRISIS” ~

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Gregory V. Boulware, Esq.

https://boulwareenterprises.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/crisis/ ;…

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Added by Gregory V. Boulware on February 9, 2018 at 7:00pm — No Comments

NEIGHBORS: The Yard Critters, Book 1 by George Held

A wonderful way for children to learn about the critters in their yard.

 

As soon as I received this book I knew it was going to be something special. I sat with my little granddaughter who loves animals, and together we enjoyed this wonderful selection of poems written by George Held, and beautifully illustrated by the talented Joung Un Kim.

Yard Critters:…

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Added by Susan Keefe on December 12, 2017 at 8:56am — No Comments

Little Bunny’s Own Storybook by Margaret Welwood

A lovely inspiring story.

This is a lovely story, beautifully illustrated, about very happy Little Bunny. He loved his daily routine, the stroll down the path with his mum and dad, and best of all his visit to the library, where each day he picked a different book to read.

Little Bunny just loved getting immersed into the stories, he could meet animals…

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Added by Susan Keefe on April 13, 2017 at 9:47am — 1 Comment

~ 'HALLOWEEN HORRORS and FRIGHT STORIES for 2016' ~

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'HALLOWEEN HORRORS and FRIGHT STORIES for 2016' 

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Gregory V. Boulware, Esq. …

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Added by Gregory V. Boulware on October 25, 2016 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

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