Sexy, Sassy, Romantic and Erotic (and her books are too!)

Yes, I'm talking about the award winner author, Michelle M. Pillow.

Her book Maiden and the Monster won the Winner of the 2006 RT Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance. And a well deserved reward it was! If you haven't read this book, you should make tracks to Ellora's Cave to get your copy.

Michelle is a very visual writer. Her words evoke images that transport you into the realm of the story. I'm normally not much of a historical fan, but this book changed my attitude about that.

For those of you who haven't read it (woe unto you - you are SO missing out!), I don't want to give away one delicious morsel of the story, so I'll say this: These characters are the most unlikely of pairs. No one, including them, ever dreamed they'd find love in the arms of the other. But fate has plans no one could foresee.

Here is a tale of a true tortured hero and an innocent maiden who learns about life and love in a tale that's chock full of unexpected twists and turns that keeps you glued to the page. The sex is woved so skillfully into the book that it truly advances the tale rather than provide gratutious gratification. It is an artfully written love story, timeless and classic and I give it a huge thumbs up!

And lucky gal that I am, I got to do the cover :) Gotta love having a job like mine!! Not only do I get to do cover, but covers for fantastic writers like Michelle. Besides being talented and beautiful, Michelle is one super sweet lady, evidenced by the nice email I received from her that she allowed me to use here:

A note from Michelle:

Writing for Ellora’s Cave is such an honor and pleasure, especially when we get gorgeous cover art by the great Ms. Syneca. *wink* New cover art day is actually one of my favorite times of the book publishing process and I’ll drop everything to post it all over the web to show people.

Thanks Syneca, for all the great visual inspiration! You really are a princess!

Wow, I'm honored. Like I said, the greatest job in the world ... and it's mine!!

Thanks Michelle, for allowing me to feature you on my blog. I'll be anxiously awaiting your next book and wish you huge success and happiness in all you do.

Folks, do pay a visit to Michelle's site to learn more about her at http://www.michellepillow.com/

And be sure to check out all of her books at Ellora's Cave at http://www.ellorascave.com/AuthorsBooks.asp?AuthorCode=MP

This is Syn the cover lady saying happy reading. Until next time :)

Namaste -