It's Not Goodbye

It's see you later ... hopefully on The Hussies Blog.

The Hussies are discontinuing this blog. It's been fun and we hate to let it go, but there's only so many hussy hours in a day. The good news is that The Hussies Book Slam is not going to disappear. Oh no, indeed not. It will live on in an exciting new Hussy endeavor.... The Hussy Newsletter.

Debuting in December we'll be bringing you a new kind of hussy fun - so stay tuned to The Hussies Blog for updates.

Thanks to all of you who've been our featured authors and all of our readers. We hope to continue the fun with you. And as a little send off for this blog ....

Lots of hussy hugs!!

The DARK LORD knows what you want!

Doesn’t that sound like one hot and sexy notion? A being who can read your darkest desires and make them come true? Well, in S.L. Carpenter’s novel Dark Lord - Origins, the hero does exactly that! And wowee girls, he can make you scream in a whole bunch of ways you probably never imagined!!! He sure hits the right spot with the women whose lives he touches in this fascinating Exotika novel from Ellora’s Cave. And to think it’s written by a man!!! Yep, S.L. Carpenter is one of the few men writing erotic romances for Ellora’s Cave and believe me, he can spin a sizzling tale that’ll knock your socks off, along with other bits of clothing!


If you’ve missed this treat, here’s a brief blurb - do yourself a favor and heat up your night with this story. You won’t be disappointed.

Dark Lord - Origins

Just the whisper of his name brings shivers of desire to the women who have met him. The Dark Lord. A mysterious being who fulfills their deepest passions, their most sensual and erotic dreams.
Journalist Alyson Mendez has heard about him and stolen something—his medallion. She wants a story, a front-page scoop on this man of many magical talents. What she gets is much more than an interview.
Defying her preconceived notions of space and time, the Dark Lord shows her times and places — and lovers. It's a journey both exquisite and painful, a voyage into a world of desires Alyson could never have imagined. And a glimpse into the past, present and future of the Dark Lord — his Origins.

See? I told you it was hot hot hot!!! Now I’m one very lucky Hussy, because I get to write erotic romances with this talented man …so when it came time to see if he’d come over and talk to us, I elbowed all the other Hussies out of the way, grabbed him and threw some questions at him. Like the great sport and nice guy he is, Scott Carpenter answered them with his usual charm and humor!

Scott, if you woke up one morning and found you were a woman all of a sudden, do you think you’d make a good Hussy?

After doing a thorough examination of all parts of my new anatomy, finding if there really is a place on a woman’s body that would make her orgasm instantly, I’d be a great HUSSY.
I’d have all kinds of attitude, be frisky, a tease, and a hell of a ride in bed. Is that the right kind of hussy?

Yep. You just qualified top of the class - that must’ve been too easy. LOL So here’s a challenge for you - if you had to describe a woman to a blind man who’d never seen one, how would you go about it?

I’d find out if he could read Braille, then talk to my buddy Marcus to see if he could bring one of his photo models over for the blind man to read by touch. If I couldn’t do that, then I’d have to describe how I see women.
Women are God’s creation of temptation. From the curvature of their body, to the scent of their hair, the softness of their skin - everything that is seen as beauty comes from the female form. No two are exactly the same and all have features that attract men differently. Their hair is different lengths and has a different feel to it. Their breasts are supple or buxom, but they all feel soft to the touch. A woman’s lips are moist and kissing them can make your knees buckle, their hips are for holding as you ... Um, I am getting distracted.
I see women as works of art. Women breathe sensuality. They show their emotions, they show their moods. But what’s inside is the essence of the female.
I haven’t even started talking about a woman’s taste. If I get started I won’t stop. You know how I am about this.

I do indeed. In fact I think we covered this in more than a few chapters of the five books we’ve co-authored so far. And you know how I love to hear it!!!(grin) But besides writing with me, there are quite a few solo Carpenter volumes out there. For example, you’ve written three books in the “Lust” series (Dark Lust, Strange Lust 1 and 2), collections of short sizzling stories that so many readers love. I understand there’s another in the pipeline coming to delight us…can you tell us about it?

NAKED LUST. I have been writing these short stories since the beginning. I figure sometimes a reader wants a quick little laugh or tease between running around the house, kids, late night reading or work. Something to make them smile and squirm. That’s what the LUST series is. Something to take your mind away and give it a little ride.



The newest one is a little different than the older ones because the stories are a bit longer. The centerpiece is about a woman with multiple partners. But as usual I have some outrageous sex in some stories, some to make you scratch your head and say, “huh?” and even one that makes you think “I know he didn’t just say that.”
The LUST books are basically me. A little off center but wanting to be fun and playful.



Lemme tell ya, folks, Scott’s mind works in strange and twisted ways that translate into incredibly hot and hilarious novels!!! He really is fun and playful!! No kidding - that’s him to a T! In addition to his upcoming releases, he has stories in four Pocket book print anthologies that you’ll find listed on his website, www.slcarpenter.net - I recommend you drop by and check ‘em out, along with all the other wonderful stuff he has there to tickle your inner Hussy! Of course, you can find a complete list of his books at Ellora’s Cave too.

On your behalf, I’m giving him a big Hussy hug along with our thanks for sharing some of his precious free time with us! Keep those wonderful stories coming, Scott. You have a lot of readers out there just aching to read more. I’m sorry we couldn’t arrange to get the Hussies naked with you, but maybe soon…

Playing games has never been sexier

Than what you'll find in Roll Play by Rowan West. In her debut novel from Ellora's Cave, Rowan has crafted a tale where fantasies come to life and passion sparks hot enough to melt your computer screen.

Here's a little tempter about the book to get your motors running:

Amara has loved Griffin since she was a teenager but hasn't seen him since. He has figured prominently in her fantasies and as the hero of her books. Now she is flying to California to help turn her book into a screenplay. As dazzling as the prospect is, it pales in comparison to discovering that Griffin heads the studio.

Griffin met Amara while participating in role-playing games with her brother. Although he had feelings for her, he couldn't make a move on his best friend's little sister. Until now. Now he has the means to bring her to him — and the magic to create a place for them to experience all the passion they feel for each other.

Each night, a roll of the enchanted die brings Amara and Griffin into a dream realm where their every desire becomes reality. By day she gets to know the man, by night the lover. But is it only a game for Griffin? Because Amara knows her heart — and she is playing for keeps.

Honey, there's heat in spades in this book and Rowan is definitely a new author to keep your eye on. This Hussies is definitely looking forward to the next exciting offering from a very hot new voice in erotic romance.

Being the dear she is, Rowan consented to letting me ask a few questions:

Q: Rowan, could you tell us a bit about your latest release?

A: ROLL PLAY is the first book I have ever had published and I am thrilled to be part of the Ellora's Cave family. EC was my first choice from the moment I started reading erotic romance e-book.

The book is a contemporary with a strong paranormal element in the form of an enchanted 10-sided die (like the kind used to play dungeons and dragons). Amara and Griffin met each other as teens playing role-playing games, but nothing came of their feelings then. Now Griffin has found a way to bring Amara back into his life. By day she is working on a screen play for his company. By night, she rolls the die and awakens in a magical realm where Griffin makes all of her erotic fantasies come true. Getting to know the man and the lover makes Amara certain she wants Griffin to be a permanent part of her life, but first she has to be certain that their time together isnt just a game forhim

Q: And honey, you did a fantastic job of creating characters who set the pages on fire. Can you tell us a little about your current WIP's?

A: I am currently working on a short erotic contemporary romance about a woman who's greatest fear in her relationships is being too deeply known, too deeply seen. She likes to keep people at a distance. Of course, the man she loves and who has come back into her life is a painter, someone who sees all of her.

I am also working on a contemporary that I hope to submit to EC's Exotica line called RIGHTS OF THE MASTER about a woman who must once again spend time with the man who was not just her sexual equal, but the man whose dominance matched her submissive soul.

Q: Oh Yumm. I can't wait! How do you come up with your ideas?

A: Just about anything can end up becoming a story idea from an article in a magazine (I keep a file of favorites) to hearing about an interesting job to a passion of mine. I am determined to write a book where chocolate figures prominantly. That will make for some great giveaways for readers, dont you think? One of my current ideas is for two stories about twins born on different days (one born just before midnight, one just after) and their names are Eve and Dawn. What enables me to follow through with an idea is the characters. If I have discovered compelling characters, I stay with the story to see how it turns out for them

Q: How do you balance family and writing?

A: This is an important part of my life. I know it is a challenge for a lot of writers - heck, for women in general - and it is something I have worked hard at. For almost six years I have been an at-home-mom (I was never good at the 9-5 world), and I have two sons who will be 8 and 5 in December. My younger son just started half-day preschool so for the first time in nearly five years I have time without kids during the week. It's only two hours, but right now that seems like a lot. I try to get as much done as I can in this time.

Most of my day, however, still involves them. By the time they are in bed, I am too tired to write so I have learned to blend writing and parenting. If I write in the dining room, they take out their "work" and create along side me. More recently I have found that I can ask for short blocks of time (an hour to an hour and a half) to work in my office (it's the garage, but it's all mine!) where they watch a movie and I write.

Since the publication of ROLL PLAY they understand better that Mommy's writing is a real thing and that she needs time for that just like Daddy needs his time at his office. One thing that works is when I ask for time to write, I write. And when I go back to my family, I am fully with them. Oh the occasional bribe works, too. I was on a deadline for a book for The Lotus Circle and I told them that if they gave me the time I requested then when the deadline was up they would each get a new Webkinz. It work. I made the deadline and there are happy kids with new stuffed animals in our house.

LOL, sounds like you've managed to successfully balance things out so that everyone is happy. Good for you! Rowan, thanks for being our Featured, Must Read Author. It's been a pleasure and a delight and all of the Hussies will be eagerly awaiting your next book.

Thanks for being here and learning more about this exciting new writer. Visit Rowan's sites at the links below to learn more about her and keep up with what delights she has in store for us next.

LINKS: Personal website: http:www.rowanwesterotica.com
Reader group: http://www.passionsmuses.com.
Myspace http://www.myspace.com/rowanwest

Until next time, this is Ciana for the Hussies with a littler reminder: We're not wanton and wicked. We just write that way. Can you dig it?

Submission at its sexiest

Is, of course, found in Masked Submission by Claire Thompson. If you've not yet read this book, then all I can say is "Boy have you missed out!!!" This is one smokin' hot read, babies. Consider this:


When Dylan Reese first sees Tomas, the sensual masked Dom at Club Chained, he instantly feels the connection between them. Falling under his dark spell, Dylan is unable to resist his commands, baring his body and his soul for his masked lover. In an intense exchange of sensual power, Dylan submits with an honesty and a passion he’s never known. He finds himself falling hopelessly in love with a stranger who can’t or won’t reveal himself.

Dr. Jack Marchand, a professor of medieval history, is smitten the moment he lays eyes on Dylan, the green-eyed PhD candidate he is mentoring. As their friendship blossoms, so does their trust—freeing Dylan to confess his submissive orientation while Jack admits his naturally dominant impulses. A tumble into bed after too much to drink convinces Jack he must possess Dylan on every level.

But just as Dylan is captured by a fantasy, Jack is held prisoner by a secret of his own creation. Jack finally realizes the only way to liberate Dylan’s heart is to confess what he has kept hidden from the world.



Wowza!! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! The chemistry between Dylan and Jack is electricifying and will have you opting for iced coffee over a steaming cup because there's enough heat between these two to melt your ice cubes.



I was curious about the mind behind this and other great books and Claire was nice enough to spend some time with me.



Claire, tell me about yourself. How did you get started writing?

I started writing erotica and erotic romance back in 1996 as a way to explore my own sexual fantasies in a safe, secret way. At the time I wasn’t yet comfortable with my submissive, masochistic sexual orientation. When I dared to share my writing with a few close friends, they encouraged me to try and get my work published. Writing led to actual exploration in real life and boy, what a long, strange FUN road it’s been! Lately I’ve been writing male/male erotic romance and having a great time entering the minds and hearts of strong, sexy men who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable.

Could you tell me about your backlist.

I have published over twenty five novels. The novels at Renaissance.com primarily focus on BDSM erotica, not necessarily romantic, though a number of them are in fact romantic in nature with happily ever after endings. Please click on this link to see all the novels there. http://clairethompson.net/books/renaissance/index.html

Novels available in paperback can be viewed and purchased here: http://clairethompson.net/books/printbooks/index.html

My novels and quickies with Ellorascave.com can be viewed and purchased here: http://clairethompson.net/books/ellorascave/index.html

What genre do you write? What drew you to write in that genre? If you mix genres talk about that too.

I write BDSM both consensual and nonconsensual. This was my first love, as I find the passion possible in a loving D/s relationship to be combustible. It began as my own secret exploration. As I grew in my own life, experiencing the lifestyle I’d only dreamed of, that experience colored and enriched my work. I began to branch out with some science fiction (Pleasure Planet:Eros), vampire tales (True Kin Series) as well as a historical novel (Seduction of Colette) and my witch tale (Cast a Lover’s Spell). My latest passion is male/male erotic romance. I’ve written six male/male romances, three with a BDSM theme and three vanilla but sizzling hot. (you can check them all out at: http://clairethompson.net/books/ellorascave/index.html ). My latest venture is a ménage a tois between two bisexual men and a woman who signs up to be their submissive sex slave (Two Masters for Alex, coming out in Jan, 2008 with Elloras Cave). I had a lot of fun exploring the sexual tension, jealousy and difficulties that naturally arise when two become three, not to mention the super hot sex!

Do you like hearing from readers?

There is nothing, I repeat, NOTHING, more thrilling than getting an email from a reader! A writer creates a story in a vacuum. The editor is a good first barometer, but it isn’t until someone actually writes and lets me know what they thought that I can breathe easier. I also love to read reviews. I still can hardly believe people actually buy and read my stuff, much less take the time to write a considered review of my work. It’s the ultimate compliment and most certainly not one I take for granted. I don’t have any contests on my site at the moment, but I often post excerpts during chats and do giveaways at that time.

What are your plans for the future?

My dream is to write fulltime. Right now, with three children at home to support and a husband who is partially disabled and only works part time, I can’t quit my day job! But someday I hope to devote myself exclusively to my passion.

Have you ever started a book and then have it completely turn around and change course? Tell us about it.

That has happened a couple of times! For example, Island of Temptation began as a novel about a spoiled young woman, a driven professional guy and a bisexual laid-back artist who are stranded together on a tropical island. Instead it evolved into a story about a gay super sexy laid-back artist and a straight guy. As they struggle just to survive they develop the kind of close relationship men in combat develop. Their friendship evolves into something much more intense.

Any words of encouragement for unpublished writers?

Follow your heart and your passion. Don’t write for a particular genre or “craze”. Write what moves you—what matters to you. Before you submit anything, proofread the hell out of it! Print it out because it’s easier to catch errors on the page than on the screen. Once you complete the manuscript, let it sit a few weeks and “gel”. Come back to it with a fresh eye. Read the dialog aloud to see if it rings true. Stilted dialog throws a reader out of the story. Don’t get discouraged with rejections!! (Boy is THAT easy to say but not to do!). Remember, J K Rowling was refused by a number of publishers before her Harry Potter series found a home!

What is the hardest part of writing?

For me the hardest part is getting a good plot going with a hook that will capture the reader’s interest. The first few chapters are always the toughest for me. Then I get into a groove and just take off.

What was the release date of your first book? Why did you write it, who published it and can you tell us about receiving the “call”?

My very first book came out in 1996. It was entitled Sarah’s Surrender and it was released in print as a paperback with Masquerade Books (now defunct). I had wanted to call it Sarah’s Awakening, and when the rights reverted back to me, I changed the title accordingly. It was one of those flukes of good luck and timing that I managed to publish the first novel I ever wrote, and was offered a contract before I’d written more than three chapters! I wasn’t really serious about it back then, so maybe that’s why it worked out (beginner’s luck). Plus the market was much smaller and the necessity of an agent much less acute back then. Whatever the reason, I sent the first three chapters of a book about a young woman’s sexual awakening, specifically her fascination with D/s (Dominance/submission) to the publisher of Masquerade and a few weeks later I got a phone call from him. He said, “Okay, we got the first three chapters of your book. Where’s the rest?” It was the most thrilling phone call! He bought the book right there on the phone. I never made much money on it with them (having no agent to negotiate for me, I suppose) but it was my first advance and my first novel and from then on I had the bug!

Thanks, Claire, I appreciate you taking the time to answer some questions for us. Now, before we close, I want to mention another of Claire's books, Odd Man Out.

Attending a wedding with his ex-lover wasn’t the smartest thing Ben had ever agreed to do since Carl could really be a horse’s behind, but one look at David, the groom’s best man, and he was willing to change his mind. The man was sex personified and it was apparent he was used to conquering his lovers with his masculine appeal and confident, sexy manner.

David is an actor-model, happy to play the scene, definitely not looking for love. Ben is a New York stock research analyst, more than likely a man interested in a discussion of stock-market trends, the latest high-finance maneuvers or who was embezzling from whom. David was willing to play since Ben’s looks intrigued him but he didn’t see anything in the future for them. They were worlds apart, right?

Wrong. Ben and David fall for the intoxicating allure of hot, steamy nights neither can resist nor control. Too bad Carl decides he’s not ready give Ben up to David. If he can’t have him, no one will.

Again, I want to thank Claire for being our Must Read Featured Author and all the time she so generously shared with me. Claire, honey, you know I'll be eagerly awaiting your next book (so write fast baby!!)

Thanks for joining us here on The Hussies Book Slam Blog where you can read about exciting books and the luscious minds behind them.

This is Ciana for the Hussies saying have a great day and remember ... in the hussy zone it's all about the romance (erotic romance that is!)

Cheers :)