Sunday, July 17, 2016

Smart As A Whip by Judith Anderson



Smart As A Whip

By Judith Anderson

*All Kimber photos are copyright of Judith Anderson*

First to be honest, I sought out Judith myself. I read her bio, and the details of this book. I told her what I do, and offered up my services to her. The reason? Because I liked that she wrote about a voluptuous plus sized woman, and wanted to make an amazing story for and about her. I also liked how she presented herself, and I thought my readers would enjoy the insight into her work as well.

The character that Judith writes about in “Smart As A Whip” is Kimber Cassidy, and she is the beautiful woman portrayed on the cover, in her mid twenties, and someone who believes that ‘size doesn’t matter.’ 

Looking at the cover, and the title, you are probably thinking, this is going to be a story of nothing but sex and erotica, am I right? Is that what you are thinking already? Well stop thinking, and follow along with me, if you will.

Judith is going to take you into her world of BDSM where a murder was committed, and Kimber’s friend Manny was charged for the crime. 

You see, one thing that Kimber managed to pick up on from her father, was his detective skills. Unfortunately though, he was killed in the line of duty. 

During Kimber’s investigation into the provocative BDSM playplace lifestyle, Kimber will use every bit of the skills she learned from her father, to determine who killed a member of their club. Her investigation enlightens her to things she never knew, including things about her family, and herself, which totally give Kimber a shock to her system that she had never anticipated.

Once Kimber meets another member named Jeremy, she realizes there is another world within the BDSM lifestyle, such as spankings and such. She also is awakened to her own desires, learning that Jeremy is a person who prefers to be a dom. 

The fact that deep down inside of herself, Kimber can hear her father’s own words of advice, which manage to keep her focused. Otherwise, Kimber might have managed to have gotten lost in Jeremy. She had to remember, who to trust, and stay wise, otherwise a man was going to be charged for a crime he did not commit.

The book: “Smart As A Whip” is a definite five star read, I liked the fact that it wasn’t just a story of sex, it had a complete story line that you could delve into, and you wanted to solve. It was a mystery, and I have never found a story so intense that I was rooting for the characters, like I was with this one. Judith knows how to tell a story, and I am so glad that I sought her out! She is an amazing story teller!


My questions for Judith:
1. What made you write this and how long did it take you?

While I was promoting for "Nadja's Choice", one question I would get asked is what other genre besides Erotica would I consider writing. I always said Mysteries, because I always enjoyed writing mysteries and thought it would be interesting. After answering this question so many times, I figured I might as well go ahead and just write a damn mystery. It took me about 3 and half months to write "Smart As A Whip"


2. Do you have any photos of Kimber Cassidy? Or maybe a description?

I do have a few photos of how I imagine Kimber in my head. For one, she is depicted on the cover, rather well by the wonderful cover artist at Blushing Books.  She is around 5'10'', long red hair in loose curls, blue eyes, dimples and is plus size with a rather buxom and wide-hipped figure. She's very intelligent, confident, independent and believes that she is very beautiful and sexy woman.


3. What made you decide to create a voluptuous plus size woman?

I wanted to make a heroine that wasn't someone you typically see in this type of format. I also thought that someone who wasn't a Barbie would be a character that my readership could relate to. Specifically, a member of my street team named Kimber Cortez, was posting some pictures of voluptuous redhead right around the time I was beginning to formulate the plot for what was to become "Smart As A Whip". They insipired my thinking and after posting what I was thinking and getting a very favorable response from my readers, that's the direction I went int.


4. What is your favorite book of all time?

"The Hitchhikers' Guide To The Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. I'm currently re-reading it now.


5. Who is/are your favorite Author(s) ?

Douglas Adams, Lawrence Block, Maren Smith, Tabitha Black and Alta Hensley

6. Have you ever met any authors IRL?

yes, Maren Smith is a local friend of mine and I've had the pleasure of meeting many Blushing Books authors at their 2015 conference, including Tabitha Black, Alta Hensley and Patty Devlin

7. What is it that makes you desire to write?

I love telling stories and I love entertaining people. I also hope to perhaps open peoples' eyes about things that perhaps they haven't thought of before.

8. Do you ever fantasize or make sure that your sexual positions and acts work before you write about them?

As a member of the BDSM community, I've either done or have witnessed and gone to workshops concerning a lot of the practices that I write about.

9. What are you working on now?

I'm working on a Kimber short story and the second Kimber Cassidy novel

10. Please provide us with your social media & book links:

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/authorjudithanderson
Blog : http://judithanderson.blogspot.com/
Twitter : @JAndersonspank
Instagram : authorjudithanderson
email : judithandersonauthor@gmail.com


11. Anything extra to add:

I love hearing from my readers and followers, I write back!   :)



Smart As A WhipSmart As A Whip by Judith Anderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First to be honest, I sought out Judith myself. I read her bio, and the details of this book. I told her what I do, and offered up my services to her. The reason? Because I liked that she wrote about a voluptuous plus sized woman, and wanted to make an amazing story for and about her. I also liked how she presented herself, and I thought my readers would enjoy the insight into her work as well.

The character that Judith writes about in “Smart As A Whip” is Kimber Cassidy, and she is the beautiful woman portrayed on the cover, in her mid twenties, and someone who believes that ‘size doesn’t matter.’

Looking at the cover, and the title, you are probably thinking, this is going to be a story of nothing but sex and erotica, am I right? Is that what you are thinking already? Well stop thinking, and follow along with me, if you will.

Judith is going to take you into her world of BDSM where a murder was committed, and Kimber’s friend Manny was charged for the crime.

You see, one thing that Kimber managed to pick up on from her father, was his detective skills. Unfortunately though, he was killed in the line of duty.

During Kimber’s investigation into the provocative BDSM playplace lifestyle, Kimber will use every bit of the skills she learned from her father, to determine who killed a member of their club. Her investigation enlightens her to things she never knew, including things about her family, and herself, which totally give Kimber a shock to her system that she had never anticipated.

Once Kimber meets another member named Jeremy, she realizes there is another world within the BDSM lifestyle, such as spankings and such. She also is awakened to her own desires, learning that Jeremy is a person who prefers to be a dom.

The fact that deep down inside of herself, Kimber can hear her father’s own words of advice, which manage to keep her focused. Otherwise, Kimber might have managed to have gotten lost in Jeremy. She had to remember, who to trust, and stay wise, otherwise a man was going to be charged for a crime he did not commit.

The book: “Smart As A Whip” is a definite five star read, I liked the fact that it wasn’t just a story of sex, it had a complete story line that you could delve into, and you wanted to solve. It was a mystery, and I have never found a story so intense that I was rooting for the characters, like I was with this one. Judith knows how to tell a story, and I am so glad that I sought her out! She is an amazing story teller!



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Saturday, July 2, 2016

G.P.S. By Sherry Robinson



G.P.S.

By Sherry Robinson


Do you like scary movies and books? Then you will literally and truly love this book. As I edited this book, I was trying my best to stay focused, and let me tell you what, it was truly difficult.

I was worried sick about the characters because once they arrived at their destination: the cabin, that’s when things started to get really exciting and weird.

I knew something was up right off the bat when they found a refrigerator full off food, and they thought it was meant for them, and then because the cabin was nothing like it was portrayed. This already had my attention. But we know how scary movies, and books, and young adults go. They don’t think. They just have sex and drinking on their mind.

The “G.P.S.” was not wrong, and it was not the “G.P.S.’s” fault like you might think, that they arrived at the destination where they were. Somewhere in the back woods, alone, in a cabin that was supposed to have a pool, and be romantic, and beautiful. Nothing was as they had hoped and planned.

The best part? Guess what! These kids told no one where they were going. Yes, you read that right. Not a soul truly knew where they were.

Sherry Robinson, when she has a story to tell, you will want to sit down and read it all at once, because if you don’t you’re going to worry about the characters just as soon as you set the book down! She knows how to hook you, and keep you hooked.

This book “G.P.S.” is a definite five star read. Freaky as all get out, and sure to keep you on your toes. You will worry about each character until the last minute. Will they survive? Will they kill the crazy guy who made up the fake ad and took their money, and seduced them into coming to a hideaway that is simply meant to be a killing spree for him? And trust me, this is not the crazy guys first time doing this, as you will learn while reading.

It’s time to get your own copy of this five star read: “G.P.S.” and learn what all the huff is about. Be sure to have time, because once you pick it up and start reading, you won’t be putting it down.

My questions for Sherry:
1.    1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?
I wrote this book because someone gave me a title, and suggested I come up with a creative storyline which I did.

2.    2. Which of your own personal books you've written is your favorite?
My favorite book I have written so far would be "Outbreak: A government experiment gone wrong", because it makes people think and put everything we had been questioning about these different name viruses, as well as diseases under a microscope.

3.    3. What inspires you to write?
What inspired me to become a writer is my love of reading, and just my ability to make up some interesting stories.

4.    4. What are you working on now?
I recently finished writing a book called "Mommy's dirty little secret, and now I am in the middle of writing a book called "The double mint twins: A twisted tale of horror".

5.    5. Who designed your book cover?
Pro_designx is the company that designed my book cover for G.P.S.

6.    6. Do you have any photos or description of any of these characters in GPS?
I don't have any photos of the characters in this book.  These are characters that I made up as I wrote my story.

7.    7. Have you ever met any other writers?
I have never met any other writers face to face, but I have talked to some on FB.

8.Your links:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/380536.Sherry_Robinson

8.    Anything to add:  Overall this is a great book with a great storyline the reviews have been awesome. I just hope everyone gets an opportunity to read the book for themselves, and as always make sure you leave a review for any authors books you have read....







G. P. S.G. P. S. by Sherry Robinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Do you like scary movies and books? Then you will literally and truly love this book. As I edited this book, I was trying my best to stay focused, and let me tell you what, it was truly difficult.

I was worried sick about the characters because once they arrived at their destination: the cabin, that’s when things started to get really exciting and weird.

I knew something was up right off the bat when they found a refrigerator full off food, and they thought it was meant for them, and then because the cabin was nothing like it was portrayed. This already had my attention. But we know how scary movies, and books, and young adults go. They don’t think. They just have sex and drinking on their mind.

The “G.P.S.” was not wrong, and it was not the “G.P.S.’s” fault like you might think, that they arrived at the destination where they were. Somewhere in the back woods, alone, in a cabin that was supposed to have a pool, and be romantic, and beautiful. Nothing was as they had hoped and planned.

The best part? Guess what! These kids told no one where they were going. Yes, you read that right. Not a soul truly knew where they were.

Sherry Robinson, when she has a story to tell, you will want to sit down and read it all at once, because if you don’t you’re going to worry about the characters just as soon as you set the book down! She knows how to hook you, and keep you hooked.

This book “G.P.S.” is a definite five star read. Freaky as all get out, and sure to keep you on your toes. You will worry about each character until the last minute. Will they survive? Will they kill the crazy guy who made up the fake ad and took their money, and seduced them into coming to a hideaway that is simply meant to be a killing spree for him? And trust me, this is not the crazy guys first time doing this, as you will learn while reading.

It’s time to get your own copy of this five star read: “G.P.S.” and learn what all the huff is about. Be sure to have time, because once you pick it up and start reading, you won’t be putting it down.


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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Facade~A Seductively Ever After Novel~By Kim Carmichael



Facade 
A Seductively Ever After Novel

By Kim Carmichael

Specter was a successful group, which Erik Renevant was the lead singer for. Erik and his Band had been in an accident, and this destroyed them both. From that point on, Erik chose to live in darkness. He refused to be seen again, he hid in the shadows, and never let anyone see him again.

Everyone longs for a chance at the spotlight, especially Christine Day. Christine dreams of entering the ‘Stage of Stars’ the latest hit reality competition, entering contests, traveling, and doing everything she can to get her chance. 

One day, Christine receives her big break in becoming the backup singer for an unknown band. Christine ends up wandering into Eriks world, and he hears her voice. From that moment on, he recognizes perfection, and knows she is destined for great things. 

Furthermore, Erik never imagined, that Christine and her voice, would cause him to desire to make him end his own façade, and lead him back into the star light. 

There was just something about Christine, her voice, and music. The façade could no longer be kept in the dark…

Façade is said to be inspired by the ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and is a combination of all the different incarnations. 


I give ‘Façade’ five stars, and found it to be quite entertaining, and I truly enjoyed the fact that Christine inspired Erik enough to draw him out of the shadows. People need not live in shame of whom and what they are. I totally loved this story from the get go, and felt like ‘Façade’ was everything I wanted and more. This was an extremely well written book, and it truly will make you think about how people feel about how we look, and how we know everyone around us looks at, and judges us. Kim Carmichael will always pull you in with her writing, she makes you feel like you are right there with her, as she is writing her stories. She tells everything so clearly that you always can visually see and feel everything. A beautiful five star read you will want to read over and over again.  

My questions for Kim:

1. What made you write this & how long did it take?
I have always been a huge fan of Phantom of the Opera, in fact I started by writing fan fiction.  It took me two months to write.
 
 
 2. Who designed your cover?
Emily Smith-Kidman


3. Do you have photos or descriptions of Erik & Christine?
They are on the cover :-)

 
 4. What are you working on now?
 A sweet romance (keep your fingers crossed)
 
5. What is your upmost favorite book you have ever written?
 Right now it is Idolized (Book three of Hollywood Stardust) it has some of my favorite scenes in it.
 
 6. What inspires you to write?
 The world around me, something I see, something I dream.
 
 
 7. Do you ever dream about or through your characters?
 Sometimes not often.

8. Have you ever had writers block & if so- what do you do about it?
Cry to my editor.

9. Have or will you ever written a true story?
No my life is not all that interesting.


10. Links:
 www.kimcarmichaelnovels.com
https://www.facebook.com/kimcarmichaelnovels/?fref=ts
 
 
11. Anything to add:
 thank you!

Author Bio:


Kim Carmichael began writing ten years ago when her love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.

You can find Kim Carmichael at:
www.kimcarmichaelnovels.com
When you sign up for her newsletter you get a free short story, The Drive.

You can also find her on facebook at kimcarmichaelnovels or follow her on twitter at @kimcarmichael4 


Facade: A Modern Romance Inspired by The Phantom of The OperaFacade: A Modern Romance Inspired by The Phantom of The Opera by Kim Carmichael
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Specter was a successful group, which Erik Renevant was the lead singer for. Erik and his Band had been in an accident, and this destroyed them both. From that point on, Erik chose to live in darkness. He refused to be seen again, he hid in the shadows, and never let anyone see him again.

Everyone longs for a chance at the spotlight, especially Christine Day. Christine dreams of entering the ‘Stage of Stars’ the latest hit reality competition, entering contests, traveling, and doing everything she can to get her chance.

One day, Christine receives her big break in becoming the backup singer for an unknown band. Christine ends up wandering into Eriks world, and he hears her voice. From that moment on, he recognizes perfection, and knows she is destined for great things.

Furthermore, Erik never imagined, that Christine and her voice, would cause him to desire to make him end his own façade, and lead him back into the star light.

There was just something about Christine, her voice, and music. The façade could no longer be kept in the dark…

Façade is said to be inspired by the ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and is a combination of all the different incarnations.

I give ‘Façade’ five stars, and found it to be quite entertaining, and I truly enjoyed the fact that Christine inspired Erik enough to draw him out of the shadows. People need not live in shame of whom and what they are. I totally loved this story from the get go, and felt like ‘Façade’ was everything I wanted and more. This was an extremely well written book, and it truly will make you think about how people feel about how we look, and how we know everyone around us looks at, and judges us. Kim Carmichael will always pull you in with her writing, she makes you feel like you are right there with her, as she is writing her stories. She tells everything so clearly that you always can visually see and feel everything. A beautiful five star read you will want to read over and over again.


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