In
this issue
Cracking
the Whip
Take a look below at what the Phoenix Rising Authors are working on now:
Tuesday
Richards
Hollow Cove
(in expansion and edits)—A town that celebrates Halloween
every year, because they are superbly paranormal!
Undercover 1:
Too Deep (in edits) – Action/Suspense Drama
Move On (plotted)
a novella dedicated to the memory of my brother.
Celia
Kyle
Half-Were
House: A Piece of Tail - Gina's a mouthy half-were who
doesn't seem to know when to keep her mouth shut. But Daniel
and Patrick want her anyway. She is, after all, a hot piece
of tail.
Furry,
Fluffy & Wild - The fur flies when authors Celia
Kyle, Nina Pierce and Tina Holland band together to give readers three
stories of women getting their fur on... and off.
Cynnara
Tregarth
Ride Me, Baby
(in edits)
Beg
(writing)
A View to a
Kill (writing) – Sequel to Games Empaths Play.
Sloane
Taylor
French
Tickler (writing) – Book five in the Naughty
Ladies of Nice series.
Photo Op! (writing)--
Due to Aspen Mountain Press September 1, 2008.
Raine Delight
Club
Fantasy (Writing now) ~ a light bondage paranormal erotica
story
Falling to
Pieces (Finishing up for submissions) ~ light
comedy/alternative romance
Iridescent
Magic, book 1 of Fae Legend series (Writing)
Swords of
Magic, Book 2 in Fae Legend Series (Plotted)
Space Pirates
book 1(plotted) ~Science Fiction/Futuristic erotica Ménage
Fairy Kisses
and Magical Dreams
Fantasies
Unleashed (Light Bondage Erotic Contemporary)
Willa Okati
Forever Today
(in edits) – The sequel to Enough to Let You Go -- Following
Ricky, a minor character, and what happened to him afterwards. Ricky's
burrowed away in the Italian countryside, determined to be a hermit and
never risk falling in love again, until the unexpected arrival of a
past lover who needs to be cared for gives him a reason to live and to
love.
Dawn
Montgomery
Del
Fantasma: Bermuda Triangle (writing) -- Contracted to
Aspen Mountain Press. M/F/M Jaguar shifters. A
woman on the run with something to protect at all costs and the two men
who can help her…wicked fun.
Clare
London
Sparks Fly
(writing) – Due out in 2008.
Emma
Ray Garrett
Viva Los
Regalos: Cocked Dice (just finished) -- This story is the
wrap up of Amy and Adyan's story from The Luxy Lady.
Full-length novel in the works -- It revolves around a woman, two men,
and evil syndicate, and lots of action.
Cy Ops: Full
Circle (plotted) -- The culmination of Kai, Derek, and
Lucas' tale from The Luxy Lady. This book is a spin off of the Pret Ops
series and happens some fifty years after Identity. Cy Ops has grown
from the nerve center in West Virginia where Cole and John Marshall
began. The story revolves around finding the last remaining vial of
Igborski's chimeric formula - it's taken half a century, and with the
last of the serum within arm's reach, so to speak, Cy Ops needs a
brilliant security specialist - Lucas - to get them access.
Recipe
of the Month
Spaghetti
with Tomato, Green Pepper, and Anchovy
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tins (2 ounces each) anchovies in oil, drained *see note
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved (about 4 cups)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted
water to a boil
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a
large skillet over medium heat. Add green pepper and cook 2
minutes. Add garlic and anchovies and cook for 1 minute,
mashing anchovies with spoon.
3. Add tomatoes, salt and
pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
4. While sauce is cooking, prepare pasta
following package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking
water.
5. Toss pasta with tomato mixture and
remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add ¼ cup pasta
water if needed. Serve with cheese.
Note: If desired, use a 6 ounce can of tuna instead of anchovies.
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Welcome
Welcome my lovelies to the August issue of Burning Lit. We
have great information for you this month, with lots of stuff going on.
First off I would like to announce that Phoenix Rising Promotions is
seeking two new managers or assistant managers. If you are up
beat, imaginative, and a go getter then you belong with Phoenix Rising
Promotions. Please contact Phoenix Forrester at
phoenix@phoenixrisingpromotions.com for an opportunity to join the
family of a life time.
Life has been even more chaotic in the recent weeks, as a fire in my
house forced me out of work for about a month. I was around,
but I was unable to dedicate myself to my authors the way I would
usually. However everything is back in full swing and Phoenix
is back on her game!
We have some awesome information for you this month, so sit back and
enjoy the ride!
Upcoming Chats
The list of upcoming chats has been getting longer and longer as the
authors are becoming more confident in the chats and
appearances. Keep a look out for the reminders and the promo
posts on where the authors will be and how you can have fun and chat
with them.
Upcoming
Releases
Night
Critters 3: Bad Fur Day by Lena Austin and
Tuesday Richards is scheduled for release August 2008
(www.changelingpress.com)
Upcoming Contests
Devon Falls:
Fiery Magic by Raine Delight: released July 4, 2008 Raine
Delight dazzled us with a new addition to Devon Falls! Devon
Falls: Fiery Magic will captivate you till the last page.
In honor of this release Raine Delight and Phoenix Rising Promotions
will be holding a scavenger hunt for a wonderful Sapphire Dragon
statue. Starting June 11th through August 31st visit Phoenix Rising
Promotions at www.phoenixrisingpromotions.com and roam through the list
of authors websites. Locate the picture of the dragon and
find the lines to the riddle there after. Locate the entire
riddle, the URL’s they were found at and then solve the
riddle for your entry into the drawing for the gorgeous Dragon Statue.
Email entries to rainedelight @ gmail.com or phoenix @
phoenixrisingpromotions.com.
***
Cynnara Tregarth and Phoenix Rising Promotions are banning together to
hold the scavenger hunt of a life time. Just go to
www.phoenixrisingpromotions.com and look through the various websites
by our lovely authors and find the Egyptian symbol. After the
symbol will be some lyrics to the hit song “Walk like an
Egyptian” put the song together and email Merri at
prp_merri@yahoo.com with the completed song and where you found the
lyrics for your chance to win one of two gorgeous Egyptian pendants.
***
Sloane Taylor is having a contest in honor of her June release Teddi
Turns On. Take a trip through Germany. Search the
internet and find information on Germany, email Phoenix at
phoenix@phoenixrisingpromotions.com with the URL and a brief blurb of
the website to be entered for your chance to win a canvas tote bag with
the Teddi Turns On cover!
Previous Contest
Winners
The recipe contest held by Raine Delight and Phoenix Rising Promotions
has tallied the entries and the winner of the grand prize with is a
culinary basket filled with a cup cake cookbook, cookie cutters,
Mexican chocolate, and a variety of flavored teas is…..
Kimmy Lane and her Éclair Cake Recipe!!!
Eclair Cake :
This is a very quick and simple no bake dessert cake. It uses graham
crackers and a pudding mixture. It tastes just like an eclair, but
there is enough for a crowd!! It is a great recipe for children who are
learning to cook, there is no baking involved or any power kitchen
tools. Just a bowl and a spoon!"
INGREDIENTS:
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla puddingSpaghetti with Tomato,
Green Pepper, and Anchovy
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tins (2 ounces each) anchovies in oil, drained *see note
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved (about 4 cups)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted
water to a boil
2.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium
heat.
Add green pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and anchovies
and cook
for 1 minute, mashing anchovies with spoon.
3. Add tomatoes, salt and
pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
4. While sauce is cooking, prepare pasta
following package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking
water.
5. Toss pasta with tomato mixture and
remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add ¼ cup pasta
water if needed. Serve with cheese.
Note: If desired, use a 6 ounce can of tuna instead of anchovies. mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups milk 1 (16 ounce) package graham cracker squares
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping,
and milk.
2. Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a
13x9 inch baking pan. Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over
the crackers. Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining
pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
3. Spread the frosting over the whole cake up to the edges of the pan.
Cover, and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
Excerpt of the Month
Devon Falls: Fiery Magic
By Raine Delight
Damien tried to relax as he finished driving up the long and winding
driveway, which seemed to go on forever. The inn, that was also the
family home and business, was quiet.
Normally it was a bustling place, according to his twin brother,
Rodrick, and the town was growing in leaps and bounds. Had the family
grown with Devon Falls or would they fade away? It was something to
ponder now that his grandfather was no longer around to cause trouble.
The heat shimmered on the blacktop driveway as he got closer to the
Inn. Sweat dripped down his neck and rolled down his back. He
couldn’t wait to grab a cool drink after the way this
scorcher of a heat wave kept beating at him.
Damien stopped the Corvette next to his brother’s Harley, a
bike that exemplified his free spirit and rough edges as well as the
power that lurked under his skin. Shaking his head, smiling at the way
the bike seemed to exude power as he got out of the car; Damien
wondered what awaited him in Devon Falls.
As always, his thoughts strayed to the one woman who he was determined
to be with, so he could show her the sweetness of love again. The
question that kept rounding in his head — would Alicia let
him talk to her or would she slam the door in his face? It made him
aware that he wasn’t the only one that got hurt here. Alicia
was hurt as well and, from what he could ferret it out of his family;
she picked herself up and kept herself closed to others. Her family had
circled around her and made him very leery to make waves by pushing her
to talk things out.
Walking to the front of the inn, Damien took stock of the way the
Dragon Inn pulsed with a power that only immortals or shape shifters
felt in their veins. It was old, imposing, and full of secrets waiting
to be released into the unsuspecting town, unless it was managed right.
Opening the door, Damien walked into the front hall and blinked as his
eyes adjusted to the dimness of the Inn after the bright sunshine
outside. The hallway was nice and cool, a welcome escape from the
relentless heat that gripped the town. Damien wiped the sweat that
beaded on his face and neck. He smiled slightly when he spied his
mother moving with the inert grace he remembered from his youth.
Suddenly, she noticed Damien lounging in the doorway and launched into
a run, laughing as he caught her up in his arms.
“Welcome home, my son,” Sarah Dracon whispered in
his ear.
“It is about time you stopped running from your destiny and
your pain.”
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it from Aspen Mountain Press today!
Advice
from the Duchess of Depravity
The duchess is on Deadline!
Joke of the Month
GAMES FOR WHEN WE ARE OLDER
1. Sag, you're It.
2. Hide and go pee.
3. 20 questions shouted into your good ear.
4. Kick the bucket
5. Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over.
6. Musical recliners.
7. Simon says something incoherent.
8. Pin the Toupee on the bald guy
SIGNS OF MENOPAUSE:
1. You sell your home heating system at a yard sale.
2. You have to write post-it notes with your kids' names on them.
3. You change your underwear after a sneeze.
OLD IS WHEN:
1. Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.
2. You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't
have to go along.
3. Getting a little action means you don't need fiber today.
4. Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.
5. An all-nighter means not getting up to pee!
Quote of the Month
“What doesn’t kill you will usually succeed on the
second attempt”~anonymous
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