Update

Don't forget about the contest still going on. Sorry there hasn't been any updates. I think the mail has been slow. *sigh* Anyway, I hope you guys are able to keep cool. The weather is just crazy. Shar and I are still putting together the group and figuring things out. We'll get it up and running as soon as we can. No worries. On the story front. I'm working on one story right now and it's at 18,000 words.

Yeah! I'm aiming for 30,000. Cross your fingers. I like the progress and I think it's going well. Would anyone like to be a beta reader for me or a proofer. If you would please, send me an email at selena illyria 826 AT gmail DOT com. Thank you.

Beta Readers- Experience not required. Just honest opinions and thoughts.
Proofers- Experience is a must.

Please not for both positions discretion is a must.

Have a Great Weekend everyone. Hugs all around

Selena

P.S. Would you guys like me to post an excerpt of my latest work?


And the winner is . . .

I'm announcing this early, I know but here goes, the winner is . . .

Selena Illyria's Seductive Secrets!

I should note that without realizing it, I actually used the name of my friend Shara Cooper's (who is an awesome writer) Blog. So we'll be sharing the group to make up for my faux pas. I didn't even realize what I'd done until she pointed it out me. LOL. So it will be Selena Illyria and Shara Cooper's Seductive Secrets Google Group. Whew long name, lol. As soon as I've got in up and running, I'll post the link so if you guys want you can sign up.

I'll be plotting and planning with Shara on some features so the people who voted for the other names don't feel left out.

Selena

Contest Repost

I have decided to extend the contest until, Midnight, August 16th. Keep checking back for more updates on contest. Here is how the contest looks as it is now (Look I gave it a name, lol):

Selena Illyria's Summer Giveaway Contest:

For 18 yrs and older. Please be advised that some prizes promote M/M and F/F relationships. One entry per person. Winners will be announced on August 17th.

Grand Prize Winner:

Body Mist:

The Healing Garden- Passion Rose

Books:

Sex as a Second Language By Jamie Sobrato

Ultimate Bite- Crystal Green

Island Heat- Suzanne Forster (Autographed)

Get Lucky- JJ Massa, Illian Obsidan (Authographed by JJ Massa) (M/M)

Flesh and the Devil- Devyn Quinn (Autographed)

Valentine Vixens- Marilyn Lee (Autographed)

The Prendarian Chronicles- Doreen DeSalvo (Autographed)

Strength in Numbers- Rachel Bo (ARC Version)

Club Belle Tori- Michelle Hoppe (Autographed)

Ebook Downloads:

From Backlist- Tuesday Morrigan

From Backlist- Aurora Black

From Backlist- Flesa Black

From Backlist- Ally Blue

From Backlist- Lena Austin

From Backlist- Gail Faulkner

From Backlist- Lexxie Couper

Beauty and Her Beast- Kyla Logan

Switching Sides-Beth Wylde (F/F)

The entire Blood Brothers Series- Eve Vaughn

(Note this prize will only contain these books: GianMarco’s Muse, Niccolo’s Witch, Romeo Unleashed and Jagger’s Woman *From the Fangs Anthology*)


Music Cds:

The Romantic Violin- Joshua Bell

The Best of Vanessa Mae- Vanessa Mae

Journal:

Lined Journal- Literary Nymphs

Chocolate:

Choxie™ Chocolate

Gift Card:

Ulta $5 Gift Card

Promo items from:

Jude Mason, Bianca D'Arc, Marty Rayne, Tilly Greene, Marie Treanor, Kyla Logan, Destiny Blaine, Devyn Quinn, Suzanne Forster, Jayha Leigh, JJ Massa, Sherrill Quinn, Jet Mykles, Adele Dubois, Jacquelyn Frank, Sierra Dafoe, Mechele Armstrong, Melany Logen, Crystal Green, Darragha Foster, Kira Stona, Dakota Cassidy, Annmarie Ortega, BJ McCall, Shea McMaster, Paz Edwards, Emma Ray Garrett, Selena Illyria, Sasha White, Stella and Audra Price, D. Renee Bagby, Gail Faulkner, Shara Lanel, Judy Mays, Rene Lyons, NJ Walters, Kally Jo Surbeck, Amber Dayne, Adrianna Dane, Samantha Kane, Marteeka Karland, Denise A. Agnew, Ann Cory, Isabella Jordan, Changeling Press, Loose-Id, Literary Nymphs, Simply Simone Inc.,

Second Prize Winner:

Body Mist:

The Healing Garden- Jasmine

Book:

Jinxed Anthology- Crystal Green, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Jill Shalvis (Autographed by Crystal Green)

Hitting the Mark- Jill Monroe

For the Love of . . . - Kally Jo Surbeck (Autographed)

Eyes of the Leopard- Isabella Jordan (Autographed)

Ebook Download:

From Booklist- Lena Austin

From Backlist- Lexxie Couper

From Backlist- Sedonia Guillone

Chocolate:

Choxie™ Chocolate

Gift Card:

Ulta $5 Gift Card

Promo Items:

Jude Mason, Bianca D'Arc, Marty Rayne, Tilly Greene, Marie Treanor, Kyla Logan, Destiny Blaine, Devyn Quinn, Suzanne Forster, Jayha Leigh, JJ Massa, Sherrill Quinn, Jet Mykles, Adele Dubois, Jacquelyn Frank, Sierra Dafoe, Mechele Armstrong, Melany Logen, Crystal Green, Darragha Foster, Kira Stone, Dakota Cassidy, Annmarie Ortega, BJ McCall, Shea McMaster, Paz Edwards, Emma Ray Garrett, Selena Illyria, Sasha White, D. Renee Bagby, Gail Faulkner, Shara Lanel, Judy Mays, NJ Walters, Kally Jo Surbeck, Amber Dayne, Adrianna Dane, Samantha Kane, Marteeka Karland, Denise A. Agnew, Ann Cory, Isabella Jordan, Changeling Press, Loose-Id, Literary Nymphs, Simply Simone Inc.,

Third Prize Winner:

Body Mist:

Calgon- Tropical Dream

Book:

Innuendo- Crystal Green (Autographed)

Men at Work Anthology- Colleen Collins, Karen Kendall, Cindi Meyers

Ebook Downloads-

From Backlist- Lexxie Couper

Chocolate:

Choxie™ Chocolate

Gift Card:

Ulta $5 Gift Card

Promo Items:

Jude Mason, Bianca D'Arc, Tilly Greene, Marie Treanor, Kyla Logan, Destiny Blaine, Devyn Quinn, Suzanne Forster, Jayha Leigh, JJ Massa, Sherrill Quinn, Jet Mykles, Adele Dubois, Jacquelyn Frank, Sierra Dafoe, Mechele Armstrong, Melany Logen, Crystal Green, Darragha Foster, Kira Stone, Dakota Cassidy, Annmarie Ortega, BJ McCall, Shea McMaster, Paz Edwards, Emma Ray Garrett, Selena Illyria, Sasha White, D. Renee Bagby, Gail Faulkner, Shara Lanel, Judy Mays, NJ Walters, Kally Jo Surbeck, Amber Dayne, Adrianna Dane, Samantha Kane, Marteeka Karland, Denise A. Agnew, Ann Cory, Isabella Jordan, Changeling Press, Loose-Id, Simply Simone Inc.,

Fourth Prize Winner:

Body Mist:

Calgon- Perfect Bliss

Book:

Born to be Bad- Crystal Green (Autographed)

Men at Work Anthology- Colleen Collins, Karen Kendall, Cindi Meyers

Chocolate:

Choxie™ Chocolate

Gift Card:

Ulta $5 Gift Card

Promo Items:

Jude Mason, Bianca, D'Arc, Tilly Greene, Marie Treanor, Kyla Logan, Destiny Blaine, Suzanne Forster, Jayha Leigh, JJ Massa, Sherrill Quinn, Jet Mykles, Adele Dubois, Jacquelyn Frank, Sierra Dafoe, Mechele Armstrong, Melany Logen, Crystal Green, Darragha Foster, Kira Stone, Dakota Cassidy, Annmarie Ortega, BJ McCall, Shea McMaster, Paz Edwards, Selena Illyria, Sasha White, D. Renee Bagby, Gail Faulkner, Shara Lanel, Judy Mays, NJ Walters, Kally Jo Surbeck, Amber Dayne, Adrianna Dane, Samantha Kane, Marteeka Karland, Denise A. Agnew, Ann Cory, Isabella Jordan, Changeling Press, Loose-Id, Simply Simone Inc.,

Fifth Prize Winner:

Body Mist:

Calgon- Mmmmm! Vanilla Swirl

Book:

Confessions of a Wicked Woman- Susanna Carr

Wanted: Mistress and Mother- Carol Marinelli

Chocolate:

Choxie™ Chocolate

Gift Card:

Ulta $5 Gift Card

Promo Items:

Jude Mason, Tilly Greene, Marie Treanor, Kyla Logan, Destiny Blaine, Suzanne Forster, Jayha Leigh, JJ Massa, Sherrill Quinn, Jet Mykles, Adele Dubois, Jacquelyn Frank, Sierra Dafoe, Mechele Armstrong, Melany Logen, Crystal Green, Darragha Foster, Kira Stone, Dakota Cassidy, Annmarie Ortega, BJ McCall, Shea McMaster, Paz Edwards, Selena Illyria, Sasha White, D. Renee Bagby, Gail Faulkner, Shara Lanel, Judy Mays, NJ Walters, Kally Jo Surbeck, Amber Dayne, Samantha Kane, Marteeka Karland, Denise A. Agnew, Ann Cory, Isabella Jordan, Changeling Press, Loose-Id, Simply Simone Inc.,

Please Note: Prize Lists will be updated as Promo Items and/or Books come in. Choxie™ Chocolate can only be shipped to winners in the U.S.. Also, Please note Ulta gift cards can only be used in the U.S. as Ulta does not ship internationally. A suitable replacement will be found for all winners over seas. Thank you and Good Luck!

How to Enter:

Answer this question to be entered into the drawing:

1) What does Romance mean to you?

That's it! That one question. Please send your answers to: darkicegoddess682 AT gmail DOT com. Contest Deadline is Midnight, August 16th. Thank you for entering the contest and Good Luck!

Selena

Google Group

I've decided to start a google group. Only question what is, what name should I call it? I've posted a poll, please take a look and vote, polling ends on the 25th at Midnight. If you have another suggestion please post it here and don't forget about the Contest, it's still going on.

Selena

Convos with Se and Ce part 2

Se: Hey there it's Se and Ce here again. We're back for another round of um Ce what do we call this? Yo, Mistress of Cuddlyness, stop trying to use Mr. Whippy on me. I can't write that fast.

Ce: Who me? crack I'm not doing anything. smack Type beyotch! Type!
Mwhahahahaha

Se: Ow! Ow! Damn it that stings. Put that thing away or I'm telling.

Ce: Telling who?

Se: I'm gonna tell Shar.
For the Love of God Woman, stop that.

Ce: Mwhahahaha cough Damn... Gotta see the doc

Se: Ut oh, what's wrong?

Ce: Bit of a cough... Nothing that a couple of cough drops or shot of whiskey can't cure. wink Okay, maybe not whiskey . . . How about an apple martini?
Alcohol kills germs...

Se: Any excuse right?

Ce: Yep!

Se: Okay, while the new hottie bartender works his magic let's get down to business. Rules for Porn.

Ce: Porn Rules!!!!!

Se: Yes, Porn rules, but what other rules can there be? How about no more Pizza delivery guy fantasies?

Ce: Ugh! Yes! I'm sorry, but the pizza delivery guy is never that hot and does not come with a dick that is that long, that wide, and hard out the gate.

Se: Thank You! What other porn fantasias should be retired? How about a little equal opportunity? How about female boss and hot male worker?

Ce: Oh! Yeah baby! I could get into that... Tom! This work was crap! Bend over while I whack you with a ruler!

Se: Tom has been very naughty. LOL. How about baby-sitter should be retired?

Ce: Um, yeah... That fantasy is just squicky. I realize guys want a young woman, but if she's babysitting your kid? That's just gross. I am over "Oh... Mr. Feinstein...
What are you doing?"
"Fucking you beyotch! What does it look like."
Okay, that is just wrong. Enough I tell you, enough! Ce stomps stiletto

Se: Enough is enough!

Ro (on the phone with Ce and Se): What about Dirty Talk? There needs to be some rules.

Se: Hon we'll get to the do's and don'ts of dirty talk in a bit.

Ce: But wait... dirty talk can be dirty and good in a naughty kind of way. I don't want it to be gone entirely.

Se: We'll save dirty talk for a bit later. How about football cheerleader fantasy.

Ce: Okay... Um, if a guy just finished practice, is covered in yucky dirt and stuff, I am not going to drop my drawers and be all 'do me baby'. I'll be like...get in the shower bucko!

Se: You can help him shower.

Ce: Um, no. I don't want to be near him unless he's super clean. Like super . . . super dooper

Se: Okay, now that, that's over dirty talk.

Ce: call me confused.

Se: Sorry I meant onto dirty talk.

Ce: Ooh, baby. You know how I like it...

Se: Let's talk Rules for talking dirty.

Ce: Oh, I thought you wanted me to talk dirty to you. I see.

Se: What! Where's the mind bleach?

Ce: The 'C' word should never ever be used...unless of course she likes it. But I don't really, so no. Then again, sometimes it is kinda hot.... I'm not very good at this.

Se: Yeah, insults are not sexy. Unless the person likes it.

Ce: See, you're not good at this either

Se: Oh, enthusiasm is a must.

Ce: How about this? I'd like the women to be a bit more vocal...and realistic when they're vocal. And they should look like they're enjoying themselves. Yeah.

Se: Ce where'd you go? Stop staring at Shemar Moore Nekky.

Ce: But I'm trying to imagine how big he'd be if he was... you know

Se: Ce!

Ce: Yes... I'm here.

Se: Okay, good. I've got your attention.

Ce: You know you're thinking the same thing....

Se: No I wasn't!

Ce: Um, yeah, right.... And I've got a wall in China to sell you... Or is it a bridge in Brooklyn. Maybe they should do a porno on the brooklyn bridge! Yes!

Se: Brooklyn dear. Now back to Dirty talk. Cursing is a good thing.

Ce: Oh! Yes, it is! Fuck is a great word to use during sex. Especially when the guy is all grrrrrr....

Se: Grrrr. . . ?

Ce: Yeah. Grrrrrr.... The readers will know what I'm talking about.

Se: You mean aggressive?

Ce: Yeah... But more grrrr and animilastic... but not beastiality, that's gross

Se: Yes that is gross.

Ce: Look! We agree! Kodak Moment! click

Se: LOL. I know scary. Ah! I wasn't ready!

Ce: Too bad... that one's going in the scrapbook...

Se: But I could have red eyes and my hair is a mess.

Ce: CS2 can fix the red eyes and I can probably put new hair on you too. it's all good.

Se: Can you air brush me to look like Halle Berry?

Ce: Not sure, but I'll give it a shot. grin Okay, back on task cause I'm tired.

Se: Are you laughing at me?

Ce: LOL. Acceptable works: Pussy, Cock, Ass, Fuck. Unacceptable: C*nt
Okay, I only have one bad word.

Se: Calling a woman a bitch or ho during sex, not acceptable.

Ce: Ooh! Yeah, those are bad too. I am not a bitch. Nope, never, ever. Not even when PMSing

Se: Not sexy at all. And what about insulting the guy?

Ce: Can I tell him he has a small weenie if he does?

Se: LMAO!

Ce: That wasn't an answer.

Se: I don't think that will help dear.

Ce: Oh. Okay Be that way then.

Se: But if he insults you, you can. LOL

Ce: Booyah!

Se: LOL. Okay, what else were we supposed to talk about . . . oh yeah . . . SEX TOYS!

Ce: Sex toys whine But mom, I'm tired....

Se: Who you calling mom?

Ce: Sex toys are great at helping you get to sleep though. One big O and I'm out
like a light.

Se: Uh, Ce, hon what have you been doing?

Ce: Nothing.... yet. Recommended sex toys:

Ben Wa balls

Silver Bullet

Rabbit

Se: Oh lord, okkkaaaayyy, know what, we'll save sex toys for next time so you can um, you know go get some sleep. How's that?

Ce: Woot!

Se: So next time SEX TOYS! The good, the bad and the what the hell is that! Don't forget guys, you can give us suggestions for convos.

Check out a Cool Blog Event

Please Join Me & Cathryn Fox this week. July 15th - the 20th Cathryn Fox will be the guest author on my blog. I will post an interview I did with her and some excerpts from her books. Cathryn Fox will be giving away a copy of her 2nd book in the Pleasure Series Pleasure Prolonged. I will pick the winner on July 21st. Come on by and get to know more about Cathryn and her books.To be enter to win a copy of Cathryn's book Pleasure Prolonged you must comment on the days she is here. http://readingissomuchfun.blogspot.com/

Hugssss
LindaH

Summer Colds and Getting Inked


I've got a cold. Yeah, I know it's summer, but I still get sick, which sucks. But it's okay. I'm on book 3 of Harry Potter, only three more to go. For a second, I actually thought book 7 was coming out on Monday *shakes fist at bn.com). LOL. Almost threw off my reading schedule.


I'd like to send out a huge shout out to my friend, convo partner in crime and writing partner (I swear I'll send you my part as soon as I can, lol) Celia Kyle for signing a contract with Liquid Silver, watch out for her y'all she'll be big one day. Also Tuesday Morrigan has a new book out from Changeling Press. It's called Fireman Sour, picked up my copy, not sure when I'll get to read it, but I'll make time. Here's the link to check out the book. A quick shout out to Renee George, pleeeaasssseee can I have the yummy cover men (the ones with the purple and pink hair), I swear I'll be nice to them. LOL. Shhh, Eve, I can have them. LOL.


I'm thinking of revamping my My Space page to make it look more like my website. Not sure, I like the sad violin girl on my page. I have to ask my web mistress extraordinaire if she can work some of her magic. *Selena crosses fingers* Okay, the weekend is here and it's almost convo time, hide your children, grab some popcorn and please do throw out some suggestions to us for topics, can't think of everything can we Ce? Oh, before I forget Marianne LaCroix also has a new book out it's called The Gladiator, it looks good, I want to get a copy. I've been fascinated by Gladiators, but haven't had the time or energy to look up info, but I have a story idea for one (Paranormal/ Sci fi). I have faaaarrrr too many ideas. LOL. Hey Samara, when does Bayou Heat come out? (Selena is so impatient for that book)


Now onto getting inked. I have an idea for a tattoo, it will go on my upper back. I know what I want to get, problem is I need some help. I'd like to get a Japanese War Fan. I want it open, with flames at the bottom, lotus blossoms, full moon in the middle and some Japanese Writing on it. I suck at drawing, lol. I used to be okay, I loved art class, *sigh*, it's been too long. I don't go into this lightly, I've thought about it, a lot. I know where (tattoo place) I want to get it at, (Shar knows) hehe. Problem is time, I'm detail oriented. I'd like to have it drawn out whether by me or someone else, but I want to make sure it looks the way I want it too, before I get it done.
Anyway, I'm supposed to be writing, but I'm procrastinating. I had an idea for a character (Rolf from Passionate Blackmail), only problem, I don't speak German, damn. May not make him German, but I know he's European. Why do characters have to be so damn complicated. Ugh, I want to smack him and tell him pick a damn place of origin, but then the men in the white coats would come get me. I hope they're hot. LOL. But I can't smack him, he's not real. Oh, before I go, what do you guys think of my Meez character? She's meditating right now. My friend says she looks like me. LOL. God, I hope not, otherwise I didn't know my head was that BIG! LOL.


Selena



P.S. Why do I make friends that can get me into trouble? (Pam, I'm talking to you, um, both of you. LOL). Don't forget about the contest going on. I know I keep pushing back the date, but it all works out cause the winners get more stuff. Whoo hoo, to more prizes. Hugs all around.

Someone Turn off the Steam Oven




It's supposed to get up to 92 today, but it will feel hotter due to all the humidity. Ugh. I can deal with heat, but humidity makes it worse, oh well. I finally finished Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and am on to The Chamber of Secrets. I've already started a new story. I wasn't supposed, since I'm waiting to get a new laptop and I would have started it on that, but nope, the characters wouldn't leave me alone. So far I've written over 5,000 + words. I hope to be done with it soon, it's I/R and that's all I'm going to say about that. I do have an idea for a new paranormal, fantasy series that I'm really excited about. I can't wait to start that one. Of course I still have to finish Pot of Gold. Green Beer is with my final CP before submission. I think the story should be submitted by the end of the summer (fingers crossed).




I've finally learned how to post banners on my website. I'm so excited, I'm like a kid with a new toy. LOL. Yeah, I know such a dork. lol. Anyway, for you Se and Ce Convo fans, we will be chatting this weekend and I should have the convo up by next week. This week's topics will be more Rules for Porn, Rules for Talking Dirty and Sex Toys. I hope you guys enjoyed the last convo and thought it was funny. Ce and I have a great time doing this, Ce is very funny don't you think? I'm going to try and do a free story here and on the website, but I have to finish it first, it's the sequel to Missing You , the story I put up on The Pink Chair Diaries.




Seducing You has Jonathan's brother Spencer in it. :-). It's I/R and I'm thinking it may have some light bondage in it. Not sure yet. Anyway, I may put up a unedited excerpt before I post the whole story. Oh, before I go, check out The Dark Castle Lords Day on the Dark Ice Goddess Musings blog. Oh and two friends of mine Eve Vaughn and D. Renee Bagby have book releases coming out soon. Renee's is out today I believe. :-). Ah, yes it is, check it out: link. Maybe if you guys are good, I'll talk her into doing an author interview, put her in the hot seat. LOL. Anyway, stay cool where ever you are. Big Hugs all around. Is it wrong to have a brownie for breakfast? No, didn't think so. LOL.




Selena




P.S. Check out Changeling Press' Escape line, I've gotten some of their books and have been enjoying them. Sierra and Marie are evil . LOL. Pfffttt. Oh and who wants to buy me Dracula's Castle? I swear I'll let you guys visit. Um does the Castle include a Kilty Man Prince. Shar stop rolling your eyes. I know exactly what I'm like. Pffffttt to you too. :-D