Friday, December 28, 2007

Nominated!


Audra and I just got the info.... we were nominated for mulitple awards at Love romances cafe!

Best Cover: Frost and Flame (Artist: Stella Price)
Best Paranormal Author: Stella and Audra Price
Best book all around: Soft Edge of Midnight
Best Cover Artist: Stella Price
Reviewers Choice Nominee: Soft Edge of Midnight
The polls open 1/1/08 and run to 1/20/08. I will announce the winners on 1/21/08.
To vote, please go to the cafe yahoo loop and click on polls on the 1st-20th.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/loveromancescafe

Please stop by and vote for us! and thanks SO much for those who nominated us!

Stella

Sunday, December 23, 2007

And one down... two to go.

We finally finished our snake novel which is tentatively titled This is Forever. I'm so excited that its done. It took about 6 months to write and that was due to Audra's MIA status most of the year due to planning her wedding. I'm happy though, that its done, and now we are going through it for edits and such. Its a little over 88k and I think its one of the best we have ever written.

So next is finishing up Frost and Flame so it can have its Feb 15th release date with Tease. I cant wait to get Cash and Faris' book out there. its a good one if i do say so myself.

And finally, we are adding a bit to our first American Satyr book and deciding what to do with it. Aud and I have some ideas, but we aren't sure. I'm thinking of letting it sit till after the holidays.

So everyone have a safe and happy holiday and we will be back in the new year!

Saturday, December 15, 2007

WE WON!

The votes are in! the REC awards have been counted and Audra and I rocked it!:












Thank you everyone who voted for us! WOOO!!!!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

And yet once again Im forced to weigh in

So with all the bullshit going on with the owner of MGP coming back and trying to be an author again a lot of people are pissed and have been weighing in, and at this point I think its about time I said my piece.

First, I pretty much put it all behind me. We got fucked, and we learned something, don't trust people, because we all know about the "best intentions." That said, It does upset me greatly that shes back and playing dumb games. What is most disturbing is that she feels she did nothing wrong. If that was so, she would have paid everyone what she owed them, and no one would have issues with her now. Lets set the record straight.

1st. She told us it cost her 400$ to go print, when i know for a fact it is LESS then 100$ to go print with LSI per book. So thats a blatant lie. I also know that We sold over 150 books, because LSI does a small run of 200 books, which goes to Amazon/Ingrams warehouse. Audra and I sold out of our first run in under two weeks *Which btw, no one else at MGP did in the time it was there least of all Jaden or Teresa* and we never saw one penny of that Money. Now lets not even talk about the copies of the books that were sold on FW, ARe or her cart, Now with our print book royalties at 20% , We would have made about 300$, if not more. granted I took out a generous price of 150$ *which BTW, when sugar went back print it only cost our publisher 98.75$ so I'm being hella generous* and nothing for my editor because to this day she wasn't paid, nor was my editor for our Dragon book either, Just so you guys know* WHERE IS THAT MONEY? She is a charlatan who NEVER had any intentions of paying anyone. And I KNOW LSI paid her but we never received anything. WHAT DID SHE DO WITH OUR MONEY!?

The fact is, if she PAID people she wouldn't be having this backlash, and everyone would just leave her alone. If she was filing bankruptcy, then file, but don't reemerge like nothing happened and try to start over when you have a lot of people waiting on money you contractually agreed to pay.

As to her ramblings on her blog that I was recently shown, it takes a truly delusional person to think she isn't in the wrong for anything she did, especially the shady business dealings.

Personally I don't care what shes doing, just pay me my money that I earned by doing what an author should do, promotions and pushing their book. Situations like this don't endear an author to the publishing process, and at the very least they make a person think twice when wanting to get into publishing because theres more shady people out there then most people realize. And just to clarify, if she WASN'T SHADY she would have PAID EVERYONE and been done with it.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Fire in His Eyes now available in PRINT

Fire in his Eyes is now available in PRINT!

Click the cover to buy!

Alcyone Sterling, succubus and owner of Pinkys XXX has a secret
admirer, who is leaving her exotic and rare flowers and jewelry beyond
beautiful. She doesn't know who it is, and gets even more curious after
a clandestine liaison in her bedroom involving a few silk ties and a
blindfold.Char, Fire elemental and strongest of the last dragons left
in the Eververse, is obsessed and in love with the young succubus, and
recognizes her as his mate, regardless of her demon status. He has to
have her, and will do anything to attain her. When the rest of what's
left of his dying race decided to interfere, Char is forced to made
some very rash decisions, all in the name of love

Fantastic reviews for Fire in His Eyes:
4 stars, Ecata Sensual
5 moons, Mystique Books
5 klovers, Kwips and Kritiques
5 lips, Two Lips Reviews
Reccomended Read, ROR reviews

The first in our Dragon Elementals Series, Fire in His Eyes is a new direction for us and a new obsession for you! Pick it up and let us know, and get a Fire in His Eyes goodie bag ! Email us at Stella@stellaandaudra.com!

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Special Contest from Stella and Audra Price

Audra and I are happy to announce that our 4th book in print, Fire in His Eyes will be available very soon! Its been through the printer and we are just waiting on Amazon and BN.com to make it officially available.
So because of this, Audra and I are running a contest! Its simple, takes less time out of your day then you ever thought possible, and it could win you a fabulous prize! So what do you have to do? SIMPLE!

We have three books in print as of right now, Sugar and Sin, Silk and Steel and Wishbound. They are listed in several places such as Amazon.com, BN.com and other review houses. All you have to do to win is put up reviews of the books any place you can! The more places you post reviews, the more chances you have to win. Please note: we would like HONEST reviews! Your HONEST opinion, Love or hate or something in between.. thats what we want. no pandering.

Now What do you win?
a print copy of Fire in His Eyes, Signed book flat, large Fire in His Eyes magnet, a Fire in His Eyes book thong, Signed Book card (different from the book flat) and a Fire in His Eyes pillar candle from studio3b!

Fabulous right? Well we think so. So heres the deal... heres the four places to start with to post your reviews, and this is the entry.

www.amazon.com
www.bn.com
www.allromanceebooks.com *Wishbound isnt on this site, but we will give you a free pass if you do it*
http://scribe.citadelofthewolf.com/index.php


Any place other then these that you find to post a review of the book, and mail us the link, will get you another entry. every extra place from the 4 will get you more entires. Send all your extra review placements to stella@stellaandaudra.com under the "special contest: Extras" subject. Please try to put as many links into one email as possible. *hint* theres a lot of blog review sites that we have been reviews on too!*

This contest will be running today, November 24th, to December 15th, the official print release of Fire In His Eyes. Good luck and thanks a ton!

Stella & Audra

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Feyd and Fallon do it up demonstyle...

Feyd and Fallon got the distinct honor to be interviewed by Jessie from Jackie Kessler's Succubus Series! Needless to say its amusing as all get out, and the boys pulled out ALL the stops and had quite the potty mouth. Feyd's even got a little crush on Jezzie, LOL. So pop by and read it here

Jackie Kessler is the wonderfully talented author of several books about her Sucubus Jezebel and you can see her work (Hells Belles and the Road to Hell) at her webby

Though Arcady is pouting as he really wanted to chat with the succubus, keeps saying they would have more in common then Feyd and Fal. *shrugs* Im not opening that can of worms.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

the Holidays are upon us!

And the residents of the Eververse are once again getting their holiday card list ready. So, love the Eververse, have a favorite book and a favorite character? Want some holiday cheer from someone you never expected?

SIMPLE!

Send to stella@stellaandaudra.com this information:

name
Snail mail addy
favorite book
Favorite character

And youll be added to the lists!

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Up for the REC awards!

OMG im up for Cover Artist of the YEAR! woo hoo! Please go and vote for me if you have a spare moment!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/polls

Also, we are up for best villain, hero and heroine of the year, best website, myspace, Author of the year... Im SO psyched we got nominated so please pop by and vote vote vote!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Happy Halloween to All!

My favorite holiday! this year though, I wont be doing much aside from a small ritual, a lot of writing, some blog coding and then giving out candy at Joe's parents house. Too buys this year to really do too much, and it just gets worse. Im pretty excited though, We have a signing again on saturday in New Jersey, at the Garden State Mall in Paramus, so it should be good.

Aud is back online and we are writing again, so im a happy girl too. We have decided to go back to the Satyr series and lengthen the first story, Of Crimson and Collars, and maybe redo the cover. With most recent developments with the underlying story, theres a lot more that NEEDS to go into the first book. We decided to introduce all the satyrs for the series in it, andthe major conflict about finding the Tempest clan. This is going to be fun.

Also, Frost and Flame is in the final passes is being done. Im so excited because January is the proposed release, and the books are doing well. Progress is a very very good thing. off to get some work done.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Signings, Penis Chocolate and Salem... Stella's Weekend.

Ok so first and formost.... i LOVE the Paranormal Romance Book Club! Those Ladies are all off the hook and always make me feel like a goddamn rock star. I have never been to a signing where someone has actually asked me a real QUESTION on our books... and it just felt so cool to be able to answer an ungeneralized question. I mean i know i probably gave away a lot... but damn its fun. And Ladies, I'm working on the Companion and the Visual companion. So its in the works.

We did a lot at the signing, and to all the PBRC ladies, you really mean the world to me.

Bianca was a star as well. Seriously i have never seen people so rapt at attenion as when she was talking about her dragons. I know shes got a slew of new fans now and im SO happy i got to share the experience with her. She rocks the damn house!

Dinner kicked major ass! I swear i cant get enough of hangout with these chicks... oh and they made me penis chocolates! What fun! Im sending a bunch of goodie to Audra, she will be happy to get some fun stuff. Oh and Carla.. dont think i forgot... Puddle, the Blog is coming soon! HEH.

Salem was WILD! I got a new Faerie Wand, complete with a quartz and a amethyst crystal. Its beautiful, and perfect. I also got some cool bracelets, some new herbs and my mum some cool stuff for Yule. Shes going to be happy.

it was all in All, a great weekend, and now i have another signing this weekend with B and rene. CANT wait!

Friday, October 26, 2007

Self-Analyzation

Lots to do today! Tomorrow I'm leaving for Mass. at 730 am, to trive 4 hours to do the bestest and biggest signing I will probably ever headline. Where? The Paranormal Romance Book Club's Author signing of both Me and Bianca D'Arc! its taking place in Marlborough MA at 2-4pm and its Halloween themed in the Borders there. I'm excited. I'm ecstatic i get to go back and hangout with the girls. Last time there they were the COOLEST, so im happy Bianca is coming with me!
So ill have copies of all three books to sign, and i cant wait to just chat it up with everyone!

So Im packing today, finishing getting all the goodies ready to go, Figuring out what in blazes in going to wear, and gotta get a bag packed for Sunday as well. Why? Arent i just going home? NOPE> we are hitting up Salem MA and im going to be doing some awesome promo as we walk around. Im giving away some goodies and such.... So that should be fun too.

I learned something about myself. I'm always working. Always. I know that my career is my calling card, and im not content to just let it get to where i want it to go without the work it takes to get there. Did that make sense? I'm just not going to sit around and let our Career fizzle because of the hardships we have to endure and overcome. I know Rome wasn't built in a day, and Im not even presuming to think that we are the be all end all, but i do know this, WE are the future. I dont rush anything because i know the time will come, but it wont come if we don't deserve it. Thats why i work my ass off promoting, doing signings, and events to just GET MY NAME OUT THERE. thats why every chance i get Im finding another way to get the work out there, and not ever letting anything get in the way of that.

As a career, my writing is the most important thing to me, Just like my hunny's most important thing is his band. Why? because its what we have passion for and what we know makes us happy. We take the pitfalls in stride, and learn from them, both pushing towards that ultimate goal: notoriety. I dont let anything get in the way of it. Being a writer isnt a part time job, especially if your small press like us. Its something you need to do 75% of your time. There are sacrifices that need to be made in order to attain your goals *just like in everything* but the rewards are worth it....

Because Im always working at something to get us known in another way, I have every hope that Audra and I will do well. Our work speaks for itself, and the readers that we have won over have spoken as well. When we go that next step we are going armed, both with knowledge and a sense of completion. I really think that events like this weekend and the previous weekends are helping us on the way to greatness, and we have it in us to get further.

Now just to show the world.

Monday, October 22, 2007

The Soft Edge of Midnight Is available!!!

THE SOFT EDGE OF MIDNIGHT
NOW AVAILABLE!


After a horrible ordeal and lengthy captivity, Illori Swain is resigned to wither her life away in loneliness. Then she meets Karsten Morris, a male unicorn she has been searching for, the other half of her soul.
A man of worth and a stallion of breeding, Karsten Morris sees Illori as his salvation, the love he’s searched for all his life. The luck and light that rule their existence finally bring them together, but everything worthwhile is tested, and fate isn’t against making the good suffer.
After escaping her captivity, free from the bonds of hell that held her, Illori is now hunted by two of Hell’s minions.
One, Sammael, a fallen angel with one foot in Heaven, is set on the scent by Lucifer himself. The other, Nybras, is a devil vying for Sammael’s job. Nybras will stop at nothing to get what he thinks he deserves.
When the devil cheats to gain his prize, Sammael must join forces with Karsten to save the mare Illori to make sure the balance of the verses are not compromised.
Excerpt:
He scented the air once more, and the smell was too pure to be a half-breed. After all this time? Now when he was at his lowest? He turned heel and followed, not sure which she was. The scents of the perfume the others wore were getting in the way of the sweet, pure cloying scent he desired with every fiber of his Unicorn soul.
They broke off a block down, and it was only then that he could single the mare out. Tall, leggy, long blonde hair with strawberry streaks through the back, and a scent that floored him. His cock ached and pulsed behind the zipper of his pants. His body knew, and it raged to take her. What a lone mare was doing in Glasgow at the same time as he was couldn’t be put off as anything but pure damn luck, and it seemed it was finally with him. He followed close enough to scent her, to keep that devastatingly amazing smell in his nostrils, but not so close to spook her. The last thing he needed was to lose her.
She turned and went into a small sweet shop, and he grinned. She has a sweet tooth? Well, we will have to see just what kind of sweets she craves, won’t we? His mind was awash with sensation, and he fought the urge to follow her and lost. The mare might be his mate. After all this time, a mate.
Resigning to meet her, he walked into the shop a minute after her and watched her, seeing her gravitate toward the licorice. Karsten grinned as she picked up a package of red laces and sour punch straws. So, she likes it sweet, eh? Bet she tastes like she smells, all sugary.
His heart thudded in his chest, and instinct guided him. He went to her with a sincere smile on his face. He went up behind her and inhaled her scent once more, finally speaking into her ear, over her shoulder. “Sweet tooth? All that sugar is bad for your teeth, love, though I bet it makes you taste amazing.”
She jumped startled, nearly dropping the bag. Recovering, she turned quickly to face him, her eyes wide as they darted over him. She took a deep breath, scenting the air. “I...” She blinked at him.
“Name’s Karsten, and yours?”
“Illori,” she provided, looking him over once more.
“Illori.” He breathed her name. She was it, a mare, in her full power, and still a virgin. She was ripe for him, just for him. His instinct and propriety warred within him. Instinct told him to seduce her and mark her, to make them both complete. His propriety demanded he not accost her in a sweet shop. He listened to the latter. There was plenty of time for the former once she realized what he was. “Beautiful name for a beautiful mare,” he said low and growling, lust lacing his voice. His body was a taut string, and everything he was reacted to her and her nearness.
She yelped, fearfully taking a step back as if trying to figure out just what he was. She avoided his eyes submissively, her breathing hard. She clearly liked his scent. “I’m not sure what you mean... Karsten.”
“Oh, Illori, I think you know exactly what I mean, though I bet you have never encountered a stallion before. At least I hope you haven’t.” She wasn’t marked and her purity was still in tact. If she’d met a stallion before, then the man was truly a fool for letting such a beauty slip away. He grinned and nodded. “Forgive me, I fear I might be scaring you. My name is Karsten Morris, and you are a sight for sore eyes.”
Her breath caught in her throat, and she shook her head. Her hair fanned around her, releasing more of her scent to him. She met his eyes with a gasp. “Truly?” she asked, stepping into him. She placed her nose to his neck and inhaled deeply, which drew a moan from her.
“Your body knows it’s true, trust me.” He smiled at her and took the candy from her hands. “Let's get this paid for and go somewhere and talk, okay?” he said in a low voice, though talking was the last thing on his mind. Getting the mare under him, marking her, that was all he saw in his head. His cock twitched in its prison, and trying everything in his power to retain composure, he ignored it.
She smiled shakily at him. “Okay.”
He touched her face, feeling the prickle of energy that said she was special to him, that she could be one of his. He turned and went to the counter, picking up the candy, along with a can of vanilla frosting with the fancy tip. Karsten was nothing if not opportunistic, but he didn’t let the mare see what he was doing. The clerk packaged everything, and Karsten paid for it. Turning back to Illori, in a partial daze, he smiled. Per courtship, it was up to her to make the next move.
“Somewhere to talk?” she suggested, coming out of her thoughts. “The green’s pretty this time of year, but it is cold. We could go for coffee, but lunchtime’s over, so we wouldn’t gain much privacy. My apartment’s close by, if you want to go there? It wouldn’t be too long a walk.”
Yes, her apartment. His mind ran through a hundred different things he could do to her in her apartment, all with the same ending, her naked, sweaty, and wearing his mark.

BUY NOW FROM SIREN PUBLISHING!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Silk and Stell Finally Available in Print!

SILK AND STEEL Now Available!


E Book and PRINT

Goaded into doing a favor for his best friend, Arcady Morrison, Incubus
and Hit man, Enters Russia even though he’s got a price on his head to
find His Best friend’s only living family, His cousin Alice. Given a
pass for safe passage by the second prince of the Conglacio, Prince
Dimitri, Arcady thinks this will be an easy in and out job, After all
it’s the Princes Brothels he’s got to search in order to find the girl,
The prince being the premiere Pimp in Russia. If she’s in Russia, she’s
in Dimitri’s Employ. Stuck in a cold and frozen land, he’s about to
meet the girl of his dreams.

Excerpt:

Snow looked down at the unconscious body sprawled on the couch in front
of her. So, this is the infamous Arcady Morrison. I thought he'd have
like a bigger bulge. I suppose he's cute in a rough and ready sort of
way. She leaned down to him to get a better look licking her lips as
she did. She cut his shirt off with a blade then stood back to admire
her work. He really was finely sculpted. They say his body could make a
seasoned whore cry.
She giggled to herself adjusting her position to
get closer. They were alone. She’d told the boys to stay outside; she
wouldn't need their help with this.
She hadn't spoken with Dimitri since she'd left, but her orders were
clear. Morrison could not be killed. Well, anyone could be killed in
Snow's eyes, but Arcady dead is more trouble than he is alive. So, he
gets a warning, a really big one. She looked thoughtfully down at him.
He does strip real pretty. I wonder if he fucks as good as he looks.
She licked her fingertip and ran it down his chest blowing on the wet
trail. When the finger reached his belt, she undid the huge buckle. She
was working on the buttons and sliding her hand inside when he came to
and made a grab for her. She danced out of his reach giggling. Hmmm, no
underwear, this could be fun…

"I thought that might wake you up. How do you feel? I do hope the boys
didn't rough you up too much. They are very good as ‘go to’ boys.
However, when it comes to vision and…tact, they have very little." She
paced thoughtfully in front of him. He had no weapons, so he was no
danger to her. That and the boys were just outside.
"I suppose that's what makes them good ‘go to’ boys, and you, I
suppose, hold their leashes? What else are you in charge of, Darlin?"
His voice was strained.
The boys really must have gotten him bad or drugged him. Pity, I wouldn't mind him fighting fit…
"I hold the leashes of many men, and you'd be surprised at the things I'm put in charge of, Button."
"Well, I'll have to keep that in mind… Cupcake." She glared at him for
the turnaround on names, but he continued anyway as he looked around at
the room. "Your place looks like a crack den. You should tidy it for
your guests. Don't want them thinking a sexy woman like you lives like
this."
Snow nodded in agreement trying not to preen at his compliment. She
looked around the room; she was always moving, never still for a
moment. She didn't like staying still.
"It is a crack den…Well, it was the last time I was here. I get the
feeling that it hasn't changed much. Thankfully, it’s not mine. Addicts
do bring down the property value. Now, here’s the deal, Button. You’re
leaving Russia today. Whether you do it with the use of your legs or
not is your own call." She came to a halt briefly in front of him.
"I'm looking for someone. I have Dimitri's permission. Call and ask him." He looked her up and down and licked his lips.
She suppressed a shiver at the heat in his eyes. "We're all looking for
someone, Button. I don't need to call him. I was just talking to him,"
she lied, not wanting to talk to Dimitri. "His policies on you are
clear…open season." She mirrored his previous assessment on her,
eagerly licking her lips.
"Really? That's not what I've heard. I was sent here to do a job,
Cupcake, and I'm going to do it, with or without your help. The faster
I get it done the faster I leave."
She laughed. "Yeah, I’ve heard that about you. That you were…fast."
"Then your information is dead wrong, Cupcake." He licked his lips "I
could prove you wrong if you want. I think we'd both enjoy it." He
raised an eyebrow at her. She felt her body tighten. Never had her body
reacted to a man or woman like that. She wanted him. Damn incubus.
"Undoubtedly." I'd take you for a test drive, Button; see what all the
fuss is about. "Why don’t we get you back to the airport? You can prove
me wrong on the way there. I believe you've already had the pleasure of
a limo ride…"
"Cupcake, like I said. I’m here looking for someone. A specific
someone." He lounged in the grubby couch, a cool smile gracing his
features.
"Like I said, we're all looking for someone…specific or not. Go home,
Button…go home to your safe little rich kid life and suck up to your
king and queen." Don't make me maim you; you’re too pretty to lose an
eye.
"Rich kid life?” He laughed. “Cupcake, you have no clue. Look, my life,
or lack thereof, has nothing to do with this. I am here for a reason,
and trust me I don’t wanna be. So, either you help me find who I'm
looking for, and I get to show you exactly why your information is
wrong on the way back to the airport, or you don’t."
She giggled at him. "No, Button, you don't get free run around my town.
You missed me last time by a day…not this time though." If only I had
caught you, baby. Hmmm, you'd still be tied to the bed screaming. "You
go now of your own free will, or you go in pieces…guess what piece I'll
cut off first?"

Friday, October 12, 2007

A wild Saturday ahead

So tomorrow, Saturday the 13th, is going to be a wild one for me. A fucking whirlwind. Today wasnt any better. Maybe i should start there. Today i was on my first every radio interview. It was with Melissa Alvarez and OMG i love her. Such an awesome chick! We read Tarot, a Melissa is a clairvoyant, So it was fun all around. On and She LOVED the tarot cards we did for the Tease Tarot line. I gave a shout out to Audra, she was surprised. Needless to say it rocked.
So After that it was apple pie making *3* and then getting packed for tomorrow. Tomorrow is going to be wild.
Philadelphia all day for several promotional opportunities, Including Faerie Con, which my girl Robin Slick! So much fun i cant wait. We are supposed to meet up with Rene and her family there, so that will be nice.
So then Robin and I have to hightail it to a panel given by the Push to Publish people at the University of Pennsylvania in University City. Apparently, this seminar is sold out, and Robin pulled me on last minute to help out. Im Soo Stoked! I just hope i dont look like a complete asshole. After that... Its off to Robin's Bookstore on 13th St!
the New Generation of Romance Booksigning is featuring myself, Rene, Robin, Bianca D'Arc, Cat Johnson, Philippa Grey-Gerou and Marie Carroll. We are going to be doing a panel Q and A as well as a signing and thats from 4-6. then i think dinner. OOh its going to be such a good time. Lots of promotions, and hopefully a good ass-load of books sold!
So im up before the sun tomorrow to get the hair done, get dressed and do the makeup. We have to meet robin in CCphilly by 10amish....so im off to bed to read a bit and relax.. and hopefully sleep early.
SOOOOO excited!

Sunday, October 07, 2007

WISHBOUND GOODIES

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH 3 WISHES?

Janey Duvall is posed with that exact predicament when shes tricked into a bargain with a very sexy Djinn named Marsh, a man as irritating as he is intoxicating. Their adventures will leave you breathless and begging for more...
Continue the story in e book with GIFTS ...

the third installment of the series... and be sure to MAKE YOUR WISHES... because sometimes its not the choices we make that decide our fate, but the choices others make for us.

*OH, and theres a contest running too! buy WISHBOUND from our publisher and send the receipt to stella@stellaandaudra.com with WISHBOUND CONTEST in the subject and you coule win a Tshirt, candle set, sterling silver charm and other one of a kind Djinn goodies from us!*

Have a FANTASTIC week full of sizzling reads!
Stella and Audra Price
a series for EVERY obsession

Monday, October 01, 2007

Marsh is Back! Gifts released at Phaze today!


GIFTS

By Stella and Audra Price

Book three of he Duvall Inc series

BUY NOW

The holidays are a time for giving, so when Marsh decides to give Jane a real Christmas, complete with family and friends, he never expected everything to go haywire. Meeting his family is only part of the problem. His parents, the reigning royalty of his race, are going to be a surprise to Jane, but no more so then his station as crown prince, a fact he had kept hidden from her till now.

Throw in a conniving princess that contracts his death, an engagement ring and his quirky and outlandish parents, and Marsh has his hands full, just presenting Jane as his consort.

Two days before Christmas, Trent Duvall, Janey’s Silent partner in the assassin syndicate shows in Austria and informs them of the fact that a special member of the Duvall inner circle has gone AWOL, and its up to Jane and Marsh to help him get him back. With the help of Malcolm Frost and a few choice friends, Trent and Marsh leave Jane in Austria and go to Africa to retrieve their family member, and usurp the position of a murderous and insane Fallen Angel.

And you thought your holidays were stressful.



Book three of the Duvall Inc series is one you wont soon forget! It takes a new turn, shows a little skin and a lot of what family for an assassin is really all about!


Reviews:

The ending of Gifts will leave you desperate for more of this series. I know I await it eagerly.

9.5, Howling Scribe



Gifts is another mustn’t-miss from the dynamic sisters Stella & Audra Price. Run, to not walk, to your nearest e-book outlet and pick this one up immediately upon release. Caution: do not read without an ice pile or partner near at hand!

5 SWORDS, Frost Reviews


Excerpt:

The villa was dark when he finally arrived twenty-five minutes late, battling traffic coming from the roads around the Vatican. December was always traffic hell in Rome due to the Holy City's existence—all these pilgrims coming in hopes of forgiveness made him shudder. They had yet to figure that their savior was just a man, a talented and charismatic man, but just a man nonetheless. It was the belief that made him grand and that was the man's greatest trick of all.

Janey. His Janey. He pulled into the driveway and shut the car off. He got out and carfully grabbed the holocaust lilies and the shopping bag before locking the door. He punched the code into the door's keypad and it opened for him, the lights coming on automatically. It was good to be back at the house. He knew from calling the office that Janey had gone to meet a client, so he had a few minutes to get everything set up. He went to the kitchen and unpacked the shopping bag--two New York strip steaks, a bag of mussels, salad fixings, fresh baby spinach and a bottle of Merlot.

Putting the water on to boil for the mussels, he took his coat off and draped it on the nearby chair, leaving his scarf on. He grabbed paprika, garlic, pepper, oregano and salt from the spice cabinet and over seasoned the water, leaving it to come to a boil. He then grabbed the fresh rosemary and some garlic and sunflower oil, throwing them in a pan on the eight-burner stove and sautéing the herbs before pouring the mixture into a bowl where the steaks floated in a generous portion of Merlot.

He let that sit as he made the salad, adding fresh basil and red olives to the mix. As he was setting the spinach to cook the water for the mussels began to boil, and he emptied the bag into the swirling heat. Minutes later he was setting the kitchen island with plates and two crystal goblets when he heard Janey's code being punched into the door. He waited, knowing the smells coming from the kitchen would draw her further into the house out of sheer curiosity. Marsh rarely cooked.

After a few moments she appeared in the doorway, looking tired. She'd kicked her shoes off at some point between the short walk from the door and her suit jacket had been discarded. She held a manila folder in her hand. "I have something for you." she said, waving the folder and leaning against the door frame.

"Yeah? Well, can it wait till I put the steaks on?" he said over his shoulder. "Wine's poured already."

She bit out a strangled laugh. "Sure, take your time, love." She pushed off from the door, throwing the folder on the table along with the knife. Sitting down, she took the wine glass staring contemplatively into it. "I have had the worst day today. I really hate working on the weekends. In fact, I hate leaving bed on the weekends. I'm going to ban it."

"You do what you have to pet, you hungry?" He turned to kiss her and spied the dagger. "Okay, what is the Dagger of Wormritz doing on our table?"

She nodded to the folder. "Like I said, it's been an interesting day. I got the crap beaten out of me by Trent. I got shot, passed out, twisted my ankle and was offered a hit on you. Not all in that order. Tell me, do I look stupid?"

He went to her and gathered her up in his arms and kissed her fiercely. "No, pet, you don't. Trent was here, was he? I thought I smelled old man aftershave. So, who wants me dead?" he asked in an amused voice as he set her back down on the chair and moved back to the stove to turn the mussels off.

She shrugged, taking a sip of wine. "No clue, not one of mine. There's photos...interesting ones."

"Photos? No shit." He turned from the stove, grabbed the envelope, and took out the shots. he whistled. "Well, I'll be damned. The Braven sisters, so which one approached you? Had to be Lillian right? Damn cow. Though these shots, they aren't me...the older ones, yes, they are me, but these. Seems the sisters learned how to work a tangible glamour. Interesting."

"Indeed. I must say it is quite a likeness, though, not exact but very close. Exactly who are they? And why do they believe that I must be on the same level of intelligence as a mealworm?"

Marsh sighed. "Well, that's complicated, and they will both pay dearly for upping my timetable. How about we eat and I'll tell you? Steaks are done, how you like it, pet..."

She nodded, her stomach growling. "Sure, I haven't had a chance to eat anything yet. Unless coffee counts."

"It doesn't. You know that." He smirked and speared a thick steak on her plate, then meted out some spinach and then gaveit to her, doing the same with his own. He filled a bowl with mussels and placed it on the table as well, and sat across from her. "The mussels are spicy just like you like, pet." He winked and grabbed his glass, pouring some more wine, then sighed. "So, where do I begin, eh?" he asked absently. He was pissed off, his perfect romantic evening fucked to hell because a spoiled princess wanted what she saw as competition out of the way. He said as much to Janey as she forked a rare piece of steak and spinach into her mouth.

"Royalty, eh?" She sipped her wine. "Well, I suppose that explains a lot."

He shrugged. "Don't be mad at me for not telling you, pet, I could care less about what I am by birth."

She looked up at him, her fork paused mid-strike. "I wasn't talking about you..."

He smirked. Janey wasn't stupid, nor was she oblivious, so she had to know at some point. "The Braven sisters are twins, fraternal, of one of the main houses of Jenai. Like my mother, they can ascend to be a Djinn's consort and possible queen. Apparently they take that seriously."

"Enough to piss the hell outta me? Boy, do they not know me; I've already had Trent bitching at me about my judgment."

"Well, they aren't the brightest crayons in the box, I'll grant you that. Trent came to piss you off? It's been a while, eh? Let me guess, he doesn't approve of our relationship?"

"Not really. He questions my judgment and thinks I've been slacking. He also said I was fat..."

"Well, you are pudgy." He grinned at her and forked a mussel into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed. "So how much did they offer for my hit?"

"She started at fifty mil but I worked her up to two-fifty. After all, you're worth it."

"Shit, two-fifty? That's it. I must be overestimating you, love." He reached down and brought the long midnight blue velvet box and set it before her. "Happy Christmas, pet, even if it's early."

Her eyes lit up and she grinned, reaching for the box. "It's not like I'm going to kill you, love, I needed her to agree to a price and I didn't want to accept something to cheap or they would have suspected something. I mean, really, I'm not just fueled by my own greed. I have depth and layers. A lot of the time I kill people because I don't like them, and if I can find somebody who'll pay for that death then I'll consider it a job well done." She stroked the box, lovingly dragging it in front of her. "I didn't think we were doing Christmas, it's not really my thing, even Ko's given up on it this year." She guiltily lifted the box to inspect it.

"Christmas really isn't my thing, either. I mean, I'm all about consumerism, but the actual thought behind it all for me boils down to the all mighty dollar. Technically we aren't doing Christmas, we are doing something else." He watched with small amusement as she opened her first present.

"Well, if we're not doing Christmas then what are we doing..." She gasped sharply as she opened the box, small sparkles of light reflecting on her face. "Marsh...My God..." She trailed off, truly speechless for the first time since he'd met her. "I..." She shook her head grinning at him. "It's beautiful."

"It pales to you, pet, but yes, it is beautiful. You approve?" he asked in a joking tone, knowing full well she was enchanted by the jewelry.

She nodded heartily, her hair bouncing around her face. "I do. I most certainly do."

"Good. I knew you would when I had it commissioned. You have one more, love, though for this you'll need to close your eyes," he said and watched her, palming the ring box from his jacket and waiting.

She grinned at him. "You know you're making me look bad?" she teased as she shut her eyes.

"All will be forgiven in but minutes, pet." He opened the small box and turned it to her with the ring facing her. "Open it, pet, and say yes."

"Yes?" She frowned, opening her eyes and looking at him. Her gaze fell to the box and widened in surprise. She looked up at him, the shock clear on her face.

He smirked at the look. She really didn't think he ever would do it, it was written all over her face. "Well, you going to say it? Or do I have to take it back?"

"No!" she started, snatching the box quicker than lightning. She looked down at the ring then back up at him. "I mean, yes...I do mean yes." She laughed, pushing the box at him. "You have to put it on me...at least, I think that's how it works."

He grinned and got up, quickly making his way around the island to stand next to her, and grabbed her hand. He took the ring out of the box and kissed her, and as he did, his fingers slipped it onto hers.

She kissed him back hard, pulling back to look at her hand. "Its perfect, it really is." She kissed him again, wrapping her arms around him and pulling him tightly to her.

He chuckled. "I'm glad you like it. If you didn't it was going to be hard justifying half a mil otherwise."

"Well, I'm worth it." The grin on her face widened as she moved to watch the glistening ring. She kept it on, turning it and holding it up to the light. "You do realize that a lot of money just got won and lost in my office They've been betting on this for months. I think Malcolm was in for a few thousand Euro," she told him quietly, watching the ring sparkle.

He laughed and kissed her again. "Eh, it is the season of giving, after all, isn't it?"

"I guess it is." She laid her head on his shoulder, her gaze still not leaving the ring. "It was a surprise, nobody expected you to buy the cow...Not in the human way. Are we really going to get married? With chapels and guests?"

"That's up to you, pet. You're mine already, the binding like a human marriage. I don't require it, but if you wish to we will." He smiled at her and rubbed the pad of his thumb on the nape of her neck.

She nodded. "Maybe. It certainly would be interesting...although, maybe not entirely a good idea. Guest wise, I'd hate to have to work out the seating arrangement. There are some people you really shouldn't sit next to other people, and I think I know most of them."

"True, though seeing you stunning in a white gown would be worth it. A lot of bets would be won then, too, no doubt."

She laughed. "Yeah, and a lot lost, too. Security would be a fucker; we could just do a private thing. Me, you, and very few other people. Somewhere bright and hot so we don't get any unwanted demons or vampires."

He laughed. "You do know Mal can withstand sunlight, right? I don't think he would show. Taylor, he'd show regardless, even just to see you in the dress and use it against you."

"I know, but the bright light irritates a vampire's sensitive eyes. If Taylor shows he better bring presents, or at least one big one."

"I think we could count on that, pet." He pulled her close to him and nuzzled her behind her ear. "But we don't have to decide now. We do have forever. I do have one more surprise, though."

She pulled back from him, raising a questioning eyebrow. "You do? Hmmm...Let's see, you cooked, you gave me an exquisite and beautiful choker and you proposed." She counted them off in her hands, and at the mention of proposal she grinned and flashed the ring at him. "What else is there? You realize I'm being spoiled, I'll come to expect this sort of thing every Christmas."

He smiled and swallowed hard. "Remember how I told you I was going to take you to meet my parents?"

"Kind of..." She said carefully.

"Well, it's a little more complicated then just stopping by my parents for the holidays. Which is why I didn't spring it on you last minute, like, when we were at the citadel itself."

"This holiday? Like as in...What citadel?"

"The birth of Christ coincides with the highest of holy times for Djinn. We call it the Birthing. The scrolls say it's when we were breathed to life is the deepest desert of the true continent. Tradition is that the nobility of Djinn congregate at the Citadel in Sumeria, but the last three hundred years it's been at my parents' palace in Austria, for seven days of festivities."

"Uh huh...their place." She worried her bottom lip for a second before taking a deep breath. "Marsh, exactly how royal are you? Just to clarify."
He coughed and looked at her. "Really royal, like crown prince royal."

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Lots to do to get ready for a book tour

So this coming weekend is the last weekend i have to be normal till the middle of November. Why? BOOK TOUR! yay! I'm rather excited about it too. Finally i get to get out there and hock my wares to an unsuspecting public. The dates i have set up are first rate, a bunch of bookstores and a few events... This is going to be a really really fun time.

And i just found out Im going to be doing two days of goodness at the NYCIP expo in December. two days hanging out at the ARe table selling both print and e books with some awesome and fabulous authors. SO cant wait.

And Im already starting to set up 2008's signing tour. We are looking at the Philadelphia Book Fest, the Milbrook Literary Fest and other events as well as RT and a lot of instore signings. I LOVE setting this stuff up. I mean its almost as fun as actually doing the signings, and its like I'm back in the promoter business. LOL.

So this weekend is the end of normalcy. I have to start, come Monday, to get the table stuff together, and start packing the goodie bags and gift basket. I cant wait for the 30th to see Tilly an Cat and Bonnie and Denise and Yvette. this is going to be a awesome time.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Deep Water Just Released!




Deep Water

Dragon Elementals Book 2

Stella and Audra Price

From Tease Publishing

Buy Now in E book from ARE!

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Bryn Case is a Dive instructor in on of the most beautiful places on earth at a very exclusive resort. On the evening she meets Kael, a sexy guest at the resort, she thinks she’s found her soul mate. Kael on the other hand, a Water elemental dragon, knows Bryn, a Glacies demon, is exactly what he’s been looking for his entire life, and curses it. After all that had happened so far, to lose his heart to a demon is not something he’s prepared to do.

Between treasure hunting and her love of the sea, Kael knows this woman is everything he’s ever wanted, its just finding and dealing with the demon that has her soul that’s going to be a bitch
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REVIEWS

Deep Water is a story that depicts lovely characters and imaginable scenery that transports the reader into the exquisite resort and ocean waters. Bryn is an interesting person, as well as Kael. Their heated chemistry kicks off magically creating beautiful music. I enjoyed their engaging dialogue. Stella and Audra Price craft an enchanting read not only with stirring romance but some intrigue along the way in a fantastic world that phenomenally comes alive.

4 cups, Cherokee, Coffee Time Reviews

Deep Water is a fabulously rich read. Kael is a charming, cheeky guy whom I immediately liked. He and Bryn have a chemistry that is a pleasure to watch unfold! Bryn is a woman who on the inside still holds the insecurities of a girl, but on the outside has developed a thicker skin to help her survive. Watching her heal was both beautiful and gratifying. Stella and Audra Price have the ability to make me slow down and experience a story, and Deep Water is no different in that regard. There was so much packed into it that I savored this romance like a huge fudge brownie. This second installment in the Dragon Elementals series was worth the time it took to relish every yummy bit! I can’t wait to see what the Price sisters have in store for the next book in this series!

4.5 stars, LynseyAnne, Ecata Sensual

The Dragon Elementals series is addictive, and the next installment can't come out soon enough!

5 stars, Marlene, Mystique Books

Stella and Audra Price continue to write some of the sexiest books out there. DEEP WATER has some of their most sensuous scenes yet, particularly when Bryn swims with Kael in his dragon form. I also love the strength that Stella and Audra Price imbue in their female characters. Bryn has lost her soul in an ill-advised bargain with another demon but her spirit isn’t broken. DEEP WATER is yet another highly recommended and sizzling hot tale from Stella and Audra Price..

5 Klovers, Anne, Kwips and Kritiques

Another great book by the Price Sisters.

9.5, Howling Scribe

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and see why the reviewers are raving!

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

work work work.

Yeah thats about all i do. Getting ready for signings and releases that are all thrust on you at once is hard as hell. And now im thinking of redoing the Frost and Flame cover for the January release. I swear i give myself too many projects. Not that i dont like it, my brain needs to keep stimulated or else i go into a funk. Like i was in SC. I knew i had to work but it was so damn difficult. I have decided that I dont like vacations because it stands for me not working for a lengthy period of time. Ill stick to weekends off thank you very much.
So I just found out that Gifts and The Soft Edge of Midnight will be out October 1st. Two NOVELS at once. Its unheard of with us! and then, WISHBOUND comes out in october as well. Needless to say this is going to be a taxing month ahead, what with every weekend signings and weekly promotions to do to get the books selling at ARe.
OOh and Im going to do the ARE table at the Small PRess Expo BOTH DAYS! yep, im so excited, and Ill be handling some of the scheduling for them for the weekend too. SOOO excited! I have been looking forward to going to this event since we started writing, which in essence is a smaller more concentrated version of BEA. this is going to be a good time.
The Tease Dark Tarot stuff is coming along nicely. Im eager to see who tease chooses for this, And who gets the sexy cards! this is a lot of fun working with them on this promotion.
Today is mail day. I have to go to the PO and send out a CRAP load of mail to the places im doing signings with. tools of the trade so to speak. I hope they all do well.
Ok well thats my time here. I need to get back to work so Aud and I can get back to Cash and Faris.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Hilton Head update

Im here.
its not raining anymore.
its sunny and warm, and joes making me go bikeriding today.
I got Audra a Piggly Wiggly shirt.
joe is russing me through shopping.
I wanna commit mass murder where his gramma is concerned.
I have yet to see a gator.
i saved several starfish and a sea cucumber on the beach the other morning.
I saw a dolphin.
a crab attacked me in the backyard.

More as it happens.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

So i think its about time i said my peace...

So with al the BS floating about with the MGP crap, i have tried to keep my mouth shut and deal with what I know. Its been hard, but theres nothing to be done about it. See when i went through the Bullshit of pulling in May, i did my homework, and i researched the shit out of this. I pulled because of SEVERAL breaches of contract, and i did so cleanly. I tried to warn people, tried to get the information to the "Right" people and it did me no good. No one listened, no one cared, and I got shit talked about Audra and I several times when we pulled because of our own "unethical" practices of not being a "team player" and the worst was being accused of being a "primasdonna". Well Im not, and shit was still being talked up until what I said would happen did. Well needless to say i feel like fucking Casandra. No one listened, and that's fine.
As of this point I know i will never receive my money for the print books i sold. i wont ever receive the money for the books i sold on FW and ARE. is that fair? No. But theres nothing i can do except let people know what the facts are. Its sad though that not one person listened to a word i said. Now they are all going to get fucked, Grabbing their ankles on their lawns, and when it comes down to it, its all because of a shady business deal. Im not playing those games anymore.Im too into my career and getting ahead, but the RIGHT way.
I promote, i do signings and i sell my ass off so i can get ahead and get the things i deserve. Im a big fan of fair.
So this is what i have to say about MGP: I got fucked. I hope Karma does a number on her for the shit she pulled with honest and hardworking authors. But Im not giving up anything else... And i only hope that Karma helps me out in the long run.

there i said it.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Submissions open for the Tease Pub Dark Tarot line

Dark Tarot: the Major Arcana

Tease Publishing is looking for the best and wildest stories for the first open submissions contest, the Dark Tarot! With its own website, media and a wide array of specialties, Tease Publishing has committed itself to making this one of the most sought after series as well as independent Major Arcana Tarot decks in the world! 22 cards to choose from with some of the most fascinating and beautifully disturbing images ever to grace a themed deck!

The Dark tarot is a series of dark literature from all corners of the literary world. Erotic, Romantic, Horror, Suspense, General Fiction, Alternative lifestyles... The possibilities are endless! This series will be ongoing starting January 2008, and will start going print late 2008 through 2009.

Check out the website: http://www.teasetarot.com to view the cards and their meanings!

Guidelines:

All stories MUST have the theme of the tarot card you’re writing for, and has to be a dark story. Let us clarify, dark meaning: Paranormal, Horror, mystery, suspense, urban or dark fantasy, contemporary, ALL GENRES (except YA) and categories will be considered!

When writing the story you can tie the card in in several ways. 1) using the meaning provided, 2) using a meaning that implies the artwork, 3) using the card itself in the story. Some cards fit certain themes better then others, and we are looking for the best fit for each card.

25-100k in length; please submit only ONE STORY PER CARD. Stories that are longer will be individual books, while the shorter ones will be considered for anthology print books (no more the 5 shorts in a card print book.) So… you have a chance to be a Tarot author one of two ways! There are no limits to how many stories you send, but if chosen you will only be chosen for either a Novel or a Short.

We are NOT looking for:

* Bestiality (weres are NOT counted in this!)

* Pedophilia. Period.

* Necrophilia (Vampires do not count, nor do ghouls or zombies)

* Any bodily waste including water sports

* Incest

* Serious injury, rape or snuff portrayed in a positive light

* Stereotypes of a derogatory nature

Please don’t send any.

Submissions open September 1st -October 31st

Winners will be announced by December 1st 2007

When submitting:

~ Cover letter (please make sure to include your publishing history, If any, and your website address!)

~ Full final polished manuscript OR if writing longer then 40k first 3 chapters and full Synopsis

~RTF format only, .5 all around, Justified

~Indicate What card you are trying for in the subject line in this format:

Card Name, Author, Title, Length

~ Marketing Plan (what are YOU going to do to help promote this series and your chosen card?) ***Please note that If a Marketing Plan isn’t submitted with your submission you will NOT be read.***

This series has a full marketing plan already in effect. If your selected as an author please know that we will ask that you do promotions for the series and the individual cards that includes Chats, interviews, signings (once we go print), blogging and myspacing.

Submit to: submissions@teasetarot.com

*****Permission to Forward Granted*****

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Silk and Steel is finally released!


Silk and Steel: A Tale of the Eververse
By Stella and Audra Price
Genre: Urban Dark Fantasy Romance
Book Two of the Eververse
print ISBN: 978-1-934678-15-2
Ebook Price: 4.99
Print: 12.99


Goaded into doing a favor for his best friend, Arcady Morrison, Incubus and Hit man, Enters Russia even though he’s got a price on his head to find His Best friend’s only living family, His cousin Alice. Given a pass for safe passage by the second prince of the Conglacio, Prince Dimitri, Arcady thinks this will be an easy in and out job, After all it’s the Princes Brothels he’s got to search in order to find the girl, The prince being the premiere Pimp in Russia. If she’s in Russia, she’s in Dimitri’s Employ. Stuck in a cold and frozen land, he’s about to meet the girl of his dreams.

Book two in the Eververse Series pulls no punches and shows how wild, crazy, brutal and unhinged real love can be.


See what People are saying about Silk and Steel:

Their characters were well developed and understandable. I totally love how very intricate and enmeshed the world they’ve created is. This story had fear, sadness, bravery, brutality, happiness, and of course love. I found it to be quite an interesting and satisfying read. I would highly recommend it to anyone, but especially, to anyone familiar with their Eververse! Way to go, Ladies and keep-em coming.

5 Lyra, Valerie Eisiminger, RORR Reviews

Once again the Price Sisters have taken their unique world and characters and created a world that not only pulls you in, but holds you and won't let go until the last page. Dark fantasy that is fulfilling, sensual and sexy at the same time is the trademark that Stella and Audra Price have developed superbly. I will be counting the days until the next chapter in this universe. My advice is to have a nice drink and curl up in a comfy chair before you start Silk and Steel because you won't be getting up until it's done.

~Jo, Joyfully Reviewed

I loved the way these authors have created their characters. They’re not the usual hero and heroines, especially Snow and Arcady, but they are lovable nonetheless. Edgy, different and very good at what they do, these characters will leave you captivated by their ways and grateful that it isn’t you they’re after.

~5 stars, Sheryl, Ecata Sensual

SILK AND STEEL is scorching hot! Stella and Audra Price demonstrate the true depth of the Eververse series with this incredible sequel. Don't miss out on SILK AND STEEL as this aptly named book is a hit!

~ 4.5 Klovers, Anne, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

Warning: this title contains graphic scenes of sex as well as torture and violence. Reader discretion is advised!

Silk and Steel: A Tale of the Eververse
Available in E book
In Print September 15th 2007
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preparation

Fall is a busy time for me. I have signings set up and a slew of events in the next few months and lord knows that its going to be wild. With everything going on, Aud and I havent written more then a few sentances in the past few weeks, but im hoping to get back to that soon.

So with the Baltimore event inching ever closer, have been getting all my preparation done by way of filling the goodie bags, painting my book displays, ordering my posters, packing and ironing my table cloths(with Lavender linen spray, lol) and basically just going crazy.

I have heard that the new version of Sugar and Sin is amazing looking in both cover and insides... and that makes me happy, and hopeful for the future of the book and the series in print. a handsome book will sell better then a shoddy one, thats just the nature of it all, but knowing its with a new company and i have control of everything, well that makes it all the better. Im already getting things together for the booksellers that are stocking the books (promo goodies for the store) so its all in the works.

So now im back to working, and hoping no more things come up that require my attention.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Congrats to our contest winners!

this time through.... We had Two! Thats right, so congrats to Jenn and Amy! they both win a Tshirt, a sugar and Sin notepad, a bumpersticker, Signed bookflat, New pen, Pin(or magnet i havent decided what yet) and a bottle of Essence of Fallon! Congrats Ladies and thanks for reading the book and entering!

Now to those who didnt win: dont feel bad! I have a contest coming up very soon to win a pack of tarot cards and some Eververse swag! So be on the lookout!

CONGRATS AGAIN!

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Your paper is paper...

Well its been an amusing week to say the least, and its only Wednesday. I reopened Twilight Industries on monday night, with a new website and a new list of services...So if you need something done at an affordable price, hit me up.





Also, It looks like im going to be doing an hour long workshop for booksellers at RT in Pittsburgh. Fun i know. Im looking forward to it, though im still going to look into doing a panel for it. Thats where the real fun is. So this is something to look forward to. LOL.

And thankfully, today we start writing once again. I have been doing so much promo stuff for events that Im doing and ones that others are that the post office is going to love me. I still have a ton more to do, but i do have a bit of time. I still have to burn another 50 cd's of Bargain for the give aways... but that can wait till last minute.

Back to writing. Just had to give you guys the heads up!

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Stella and the movies




*Thirteen Obscure movies i have watched recently*


1.Hard Candy.
Well I didnt know what this was about, and I wont tell you either, but WOW what a powerful movie! The chick that plays kitty pride in X MEN is the main chick and this is a brutal story.

2.Bound
Ok, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jennifer Tilly and I saw this and decided to pick this up because low and behold, Gina Gershon was in it as well. I didnt have ONE CLUE what i was getting into with this one... and i had to sit here watching this with my grandparents. If you have seen this flick, you know EXACTLY what im talking about. Oh and Joey Pants nude in one scene? EWWWW!

3.Tipping the Velvet
Ok I KNEW i was getting a flick about lesbians, which was fine, since i had read the book the movie was based off of, but WOW. It was a BBC thing, and my sister tells me all the time what prudes they are overseas, and i tend not to believe her... and i believe her EVEN LESS now. Still, the story was a good one.

4.Secretary
James Spader is one of those no so hot hot guys you know, but i LOVED this movie! What a refreshing change, and what a love story! Movies like that give alternative literature hope.

5.Now You Know
This flick was done by the guy that played Randal in Clerks 1 and 2. OMG i was laughing SO HARD! Seriously, what a great movie! and the kid that played Elias in Clerks 2 is in it...hes hysterical too.

6.Grammas Boy
Anyone else see this? It was done by Adam Sandlers freinds. OMG. this is quite possibly the FUNNIEST movie i haver EVER seen. I mean i cant even discribe it. Rent it if you can.

7.The Thirst.
OK. Now Im a fan of jeremy Sisto. but this is too much. what a HUGE piece of garbage. And the chick that played glory on buffy (ewwww) was in it too. was a bad vampire flick. Seriously Im thinking of emailing the production company and demanding the hour and 40 mins of my life back.

8.Strictly Ballroom.
Thank the netflicks gods! i have always LOVED this movie and its been ages since i have seen it. If you havent seen this, OMG you HAVE to!!!

9.Embrace of the Vampire
YEP. what a piece of CRAP. First of all, the guy that plays the vampy is UNATTRACTIVE, but Alyssa Milano is just the wrong kinda whore in this flick. i think theres some serious plot holes in this one.

10.Ring Around the Rosie
OK. another load of garbage. Im still trying to figure out what possessed me to rent this and actually watch it. stay far far away.

11.The Covenant
OMG, not a obscure movie,but i had to put it on here. this movie is The Craft for chicks, only they have some very sexy half naked man candy in this one. Dont get me wrong the acting was good, but the story LACKED severely. Still waiting on a directors cut to save it.

12.An American Haunting.
Little did i know this movie was about child abuse and incest. See they dont tell you that when you see the previews. totally killed it for me. I mean yes, its an importnant topic, but i wanna enjoy my horror and NOT get a moral thrust at me at the end.

13.Crash
The David Cronenberg Epic about Sex and Car crashes.. OMG i adore this movie. Joe, on the other hand, didnt. I mean kinda hot, young James Spader (yep hes showing up again on this list) and some really messed up movie ideas. I really need to make him a character in a book... hes so versatile. What an erotic flick.. i mean creepiness aside, its pretty hot.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

My brain is on underdrive.

Yeah. Thats the best way to describe it, underdrive. With Aud being MIA for the past week and a few days, And we havent been writing, i havent been really creative because of it. Its not writersblock, its more lack of materials coming from the other fountain in the Eververse. Sucks i know.

So Lemme tell you guys about the signing. It went amazingly. The ladies are all super nice, and the borders was a beautiful one. If i was part of a store run book club, i would LOVE to have it in a store like that. Seriously, its probably one of the nicest stores i have been in. And the staff and the management was amazingly cool too. Im looking forward to visiting again.

The Q and A was amazing! I normally have freeze issues when i speak in public, but this was just so relaxed, and it was both Jacki and I up there working off each other that it didnt feel weird at all. they all asked some great questions of both Jacki and I, and I just feel like I Actually answered them satisfactorily.

And.... I sold all 10 books! And now *nerves set in* they are reading it and Im nervous as to what they are going to think. LOL. I just hope they like it, and i dont have a worry though about them understanding it, not like some that have read it, because they seemed open to things other than the mainstream of Romance.

Dinner was SO much fun! Jacki and I sat in the middle and were just engaged in conversation left and right. It was so Rockstar and I LOVE that i had a chance to do this, especially with so MANY amazing women about that were readers! Im so looking forward to doing it again!

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Home-ish.

Well We are leaving to go back to NY in about an hour and a half. Yep we had a great time, sold books and did a q and a. It was very good, and We had a lot of fun. Theres pictures, so im sure ill be posting some.

On our way to Georgetown, we got lost, and got directions from a drunk chick. took three of us to decipher what the hell she was saying, and oddly, it was very very good directions.

So year, Im leaving soon, but thought i would pop in and give you guys an update.

S

Friday, July 13, 2007

Contest time.. last one...

So its contest time again, i only hope this is a better one the the last. Who is ready to win some fun and fabulous prizes? I bet you are. So heres the deal... answer the questions, win a prize!

1. name the three couples in Sugar and Sin.
2. who is older, Stella or Audra?
3. what kinda demon is Cassiel?

Opinion: Favorite Character out of all the Books

What do you win? An Eververse Tshirt, a Sugar and Sin notepad, a I do it Demon Style bumper sticker, a signed book flat, pen, pin and mini bottle of the Essence of Fallon spray.

Contest open till August 1st and is open to everyone! Send your entries to stella@stellaandaudra.com with "3 questions Contest" in the subject line. Good Luck and enjoy!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Lots and Lots of goodness...

So the edits are finished and the books are polished for both Eververse books. Friday they go to the printer. Im excited. Total Pig in shit. Now to finishe the works under our belt and we will be good to go.

Saturday is the signing with Jacki in Mass-of-two-shits, and i cant wait. it will be good to get out and meet the public again, and the amount of goodies and gifties i have should hook us up no doubt with a few new readers, or at least thats what Im hoping.

And friday im going to post a contest on here for the faithful. Hope you will check it out. Im off to pack and get promo ready.

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Covies!

So aparently 4 covers i have done are up for July Covey of the Month award at the Covey Awards Blog. So im rather excited about that. What covers? Well I shall show you....







































All i know about voting is that it starts the third week of July, and Im really hoping to win one of these (and I know the authors are too!) So Stay tuned!

Monday, July 02, 2007

crazy

Yep i got two weeks till the next signing, and boy am i getting harried. I have 50 cd's to burn to give out the free book at the signing, have to finish getting the goodie bags finished, pack everything up, and get the few books i was able to procure in the mail. This is the beginning of a season of signings and events and damn if im not excited about it.

Also, Tease is in the last leg of setting ready to open in August, with 7 releases, all going print. Two of them are mine and Im so excited about that as well. it will enable me to prove that we are a print author, and we DO sell better in print. Im looking forward to that.

The new website is getting LOTS of feedback, and I love it, All i have to do now is finishe up a few small things with it and Ill be golden. So this week is all trying to get stuff finished with the snake book, its going amazingly, and then its finish graphics... YAY.

Friday, June 29, 2007

new website

Well I have done it. I redid the website and the blog and Myspace will follow soon. And I added a contact form and a chat room, which should be fun.

So now im trying to get my Press kit done, my videos and and my promo for the next 4 books that are coming out in print.

Im a mess, and its going to be a wild weekend. I still have to burn 50 copies of my free story for the signing coming up, and the only thing thats keeping me going is the knowledge that I get to see Transformers on the 3rd. WOO HOO.

Back to work.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

13 hotties Stella and Audra Use



*Stella and Audra's Muses*


1.Ryan Reynolds: Arcady Morrison, Incubus

2. Christian Bale: Cassiel: Conglacio (Ice demon) crown Prince

3. Dominic Purcell: Char : Fire Dragon

4. James Purefoy : Dante Barratt: Ardesco (mid level fire demon) *And I would have the mans bastard childern.*

5. Stephen Dorff: Dimitri: Conglacio prince

6. Colin Farrell: Drake: Conglacio enforcer *and Dear lord this is NOT the picture i wanted to post, but i figured i would keep it PG... Yummy!*

7.Clive Owen: Alec Evans: Psychic Cop

8. Johnny Depp: Fallon Ipwhisk: Escensio (Teleport demon)

9. David Wenham: Karsten Morris: Unicorn

10.Ed Norton: Feyd Nightly: Aspectus (Vision Demon)

11.Chris Evans: Grady Hamilton: Incubus

12. Sean Bean: Leviathan : Conglacio King

13. and last but not least, Goran Visjnic : Nicodemus Marsh: Djinn *Again, not the piccy i wanted to post for his hotness, but its second best, lol.*

So those are some of our Heroes and Muses. A lot of people ask, so there you go.