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Six Sentence Sunday – 8/8

Sara Brookes — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:34:27 +0000

Today is August 8th. Not only is it Six Sentence Sunday, it is also an anniversary for me. See, one year ago today, I pushed the SEND button to submit what would become my first published eBook. So, in celebration, enjoy six sentences from FLASH OF DARK.

The rope at my wrists chaffed against delicate skin as I struggled against them, wanting to have my hands on him, but the pain only fueled the need raging inside of me. His hands skimmed up my arms, our fingers lacing together and I immediately let my defenses fall away. Every wall, every brick I had ever erected, dissolved as I relinquished control to Stark completely.
Pain lashed at us both, originating somewhere deep within me, but he followed my lead and tempered it quickly. Far more quickly than I would have expected for someone who wasn’t Fae.
Perhaps I should have given him more credit sooner.

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy
2) pick six sentences
3) post ‘em on Sunday

See? Easy. Want to play? See our site for information on how to do just that: http://sixsunday.blogspot.com/p/about.html

If you have a Twitter account, you can add the hashtag #sixsunday to your tweets when you tweet a link to your Six Sentence Sunday post. If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished) come join us!

Birthday Giveaway

Sara Brookes — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:14:45 +0000

Got some very good news over the long weekend, which I’ll announce formally at another time. But for now, how about an announcement of another kind?

For the next seven days I’ll be running a contest here and give one lucky commenter a birthday swag pack. Who’s birthday you ask? Well mine! That’s right, for my birthday next week, I’ll give someone a download of both Flash of Dark and Midnight’s Ghost, along with cover flats of each book and an assortment of other swag.

So leave a comment here before 6 pm on June 8th to be entered!

Six Sentence Sunday – 4/24

Sara Brookes — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:21:56 +0000

For something with a bit of a different flavor, instead of sharing an upcoming release or a work in progress, this Sunday will be from my novel, Flash of Dark. Enjoy!

Zoey was partially on the couch at this point, cuddling with the half empty bottle of tequila clutched to her chest as I moved away to slide my coat around my shoulders. A smile was turning up the corners of her mouth and she gestured for me to come over before I left. I could smell the alcohol on her breath as I leaned over and saw the glassy cast the liquor had given her eyes. “Savor him before you devour him, Ana. Don’t give him a chance to breathe.”
Drunk as she may be, Zoey had a point.

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy
2) pick six sentences
3) post ‘em on Sunday

See? Easy. Want to play? See our site for information on how to do just that: http://sixsunday.blogspot.com/p/about.html

Six Sentence Sunday – 2/28

Sara Brookes — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:45:38 +0000

Yes, it’s that time of the week again – Sunday. If you’ve come through for the blog tour happening this weekend, scroll down past this entry and you’ll find the entry you’ll need to make your comment on in order to be included in the drawing for the tour.

This week I’ve selected six sentences from my current release, Flash of Dark.

He reluctantly released me and watched as I settled my coat, minus the damaged belt, around my shoulders. “What time do you get off?”
I couldn’t help but smile mischievously. “Shouldn’t I be asking you that?” Gray flashed dark and I laughed as I backed my way to the front door, ignoring my increasing demand for the need to finish what I started. “Swing by the club, I’ll be there.”

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy
2) pick six sentences
3) post ‘em on Sunday

See? Easy. Want to play? See our site for information on how to do just that: http://sixsunday.blogspot.com/

If you have a Twitter account, you can add the hashtag #sixsunday to your tweets when you tweet a link to your Six Sentence Sunday post. You can see who’s participating in the widget on the right. If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished) come join us!

Rope & Flowers – It’s Blog Tour Time

Sara Brookes — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:03:08 +0000

Welcome to the Romance Writers Behaving Badly Blog Tour! You should have arrived here from Gem Sivad’s site (http://gemsivad.wordpress.com). In case you’ve stumbled upon my post and don’t know what’s going on, I’m part of a group of romance authors who have a blog together. We’re holding a blog tour this weekend where we will give away some great books – our own!

I’m Sara and I write paranormal, fantasy and science fiction erotic romance. My first paranormal (Fae and vampires), Flash of Dark, is one of the eBooks up for a prize.

If you want to start at the beginning, head on over to Jeanne’s site (http://jeannestjames.blogspot.com). Just follow the list, commenting on each post and that’s it.

Now, part of what you came for is eye candy – right? Since one of my characters in my book is particularly fond of rope, I managed to combine that was the theme of our blog tour – springtime. When I hear springtime, I think of flowers.

What do you think of when you hear springtime?

When you’ve left your comment (please remember to leave a comment at each site on the tour), you can continue on to the next blog on the tour: Lissa Matthews (http://lissamatthews.blogspot.com)

Guest Blogging & Contest – Book Lovers Inc

Sara Brookes — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:13:03 +0000

Today I’m guest blogging over at Book Lovers Inc about writing in the paranormal/urban fantasy genre and the science fiction genre – both with a romance/erotic twist. Come visit and comment what your favorite paranormal, fantasy or science fiction book is (I’m always looking for new books to read) and be entered for a chance to win my eBook Flash of Dark!

Contest Winner, Interview & Silver Expressions

Sara Brookes — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:15:55 +0000

Okay, first I have to do a little dance because Flash of Dark is available for purchase!

Thanks to the wonderfulness that is Random.org the winner of my Release Day contest is Brittany. I’ll be contacting her so she can get her download and schwag. Congrats!

Today you can find me over over at Paranormal Romantics where fellow LSB author, Rebecca Royce, talks with me about the book and even my writing habits.

Plus, I’m talking about the road to yesterday in my Morning After post at Silver Expressions, Liquid Silver Book’s blog.

Come visit!

Excerpt Monday – January

Sara Brookes — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Excerpt Monday, January edition. Today, not only is it EM around this blog, it’s also release day for my first book, Flash of Dark! Plus, I’m celebrating release day by having a contest and someone will get a free download copy of the book and some schwag. Don’t forget to enter before you leave, the contest ends a 6pm EST!

Also, I did an interview over at The GeekyBookworm today and I’ll be stopping by off and on to say hi. I talk a little bit about the world I created for my characters and even talk about my next book, Midnight’s Ghost. Be sure to stop by.

How about we get what you came here for, right? Here’s an excerpt from Flash of Dark, and it’s all about first kisses. Who doesn’t like a first kiss? These two certainly do not seem to mind in the least.

Once a month, a bunch of authors get together and post excerpts from published books, contracted work or works in progress, and link to each other. You don’t have to be published to participate–just an writer with an excerpt you’d like to share. For more info on how to participate, head over to the Excerpt Monday site! or click on the banner above.

FLASH OF DARK
Sara Brookes

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Surprise had him stopping in the middle of the path we were following and I stopped as well, turning slowly around to face him. “Most women would take offense to being referred to as ‘turf’”.

I studied his face, his posture and even the way his hands dipped into the pockets of his jacket as if he needed to give them something to do. I understood that sensation all too well. I suddenly wanted to step closer to him and find out if he tasted as good as he looked—though I didn’t have the faintest idea of why. I wasn’t a stranger when it came to sudden bouts of dealing with the overwhelming sense of wanting to kiss someone I was attracted to, but like most people, I tamped down on those feelings. I couldn’t afford them, especially being Fae and surrounded by delicate humans. Sometimes, being around mortals too easily reminded me of my immortality. I pushed the thoughts away, making sure they were buried before I spoke again. He was perceptive and I didn’t want to give him anything that would give him power over me like that. “Good thing I’m not like most women.”

“No, you certainly aren’t.” He surprised me by wrapping his hand around my elbow and pulled me into his embrace while his other hand curved around my jaw, cradling it in his palm. He was obviously experiencing the same pull that I was, but wasn’t bothering to smother the sensations and leaned into me. Before I knew it, warm lips closed over mine and I felt myself being swept away by the sensation of his kiss.

Oh God, he did taste as good as he looked. There had to be some law against that.

The hold I had been keeping on what was prowling inside me for three days burst from the bindings I had carefully erected and flowed through my entire body. Everything that I had suspected about Stark, had read and sensed about him that first night the club, turned out to be absolutely true. He kissed with abandon. Drinking me in like his very life depended on it. As if he simply had to have me whatever the cost. I gave myself over to him, without thought to any consequences, encouraging and enjoying the feel as we both let the kiss shift to something more. The heat that swelled surprised us both and a soft, satisfied groan rumbled in my throat. I had no idea how or why I was reacting this way to a man I barely knew.

A man I had barely talked to for a handful of moments.

A man whose sweltering kiss made me want to strip all of our clothes off and mate, wild and frantic, right here in the middle of the park.

A soft buzzing sounded in my ears but I blatantly ignored it even as energy began humming through my veins. It crackled with renewed energy, immediately taking on a life of its own. I tried not to give into the sensations but the addictive pull was nearly too much to take. I hadn’t felt this sensation in quite some time and the lure of it would haunt me later. I knew this could quickly turn dangerous, but I didn’t seem to care.

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Links to other Excerpt Monday writers

Bria Quinlan, Rom Com (PG13)

and

Alexia Reed, Urban Fantasy (R)

Joining us this week:

Stephanie Draven, Fantasy with Romantic Elements (PG 13)
Danie Ford, Contemporary YA (PG 13)
Babette James, Contemporary Romance (PG 13)
Cynthia Justlin, Thriller with Romantic Elements (PG 13)
Kaige, Historical Romance (PG 13)
Jeannie Lin, Contemporary Romantic Elements (PG 13)
R. F. Long, Fantasy Romance (PG13)
Shawntelle Madsion, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Debbie Mumford, Science Fiction/ Fantasy (PG13)

Kendal Corbitt, Erotica Contemporary (R)
KB Alan, Erotic Paranormal Romance (R)
Cate Hart, YA Paranormal (R)
Jeanne St. James, Interracial Menage Erotic Romance (R)
Cherrie Lynn, Contemporary Erotic Romance (R)
Michelle Picard, Paranormal/Fantasy (R)
Danielle Yockman, Historical Romance (R)

Sara Brookes, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (NC17)
Angeleque Ford, Contemporary, Interracial, Erotic Romance (NC 17)
Elise Logan, Contemporary Romance (NC17)

Note: I have not personally screened these excerpts. Please heed the ratings and be aware that the links may contain material that is not typical of my site.

Contest Reminder

Sara Brookes — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:51:58 +0000

The calendar days continue to fall away and it’s quickly approaching January 18th. Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a “goodie” pack to help celebrate the upcoming release for Flash of Dark. Nothing too fancy, but some things that correlate to the book and the characters. I had them made specifically for the release contest and they are one-of-a-kind items that I won’t have made again, but most importantly – a free download of Flash of Dark.

You can either email fodcontest(@)sarabrookes.net (Just remove the brackets around the @ symbol first) or leave a comment.

If that’s not enough, there’s also going to be another opportunity to win free eBooks (23 of them!!! and one of which is mine) during the blog tour I’ll be participating in just two days from now. And then, swing back by on Monday, release day, where I’ll be participating in Excerpt Monday and will have a new sneak peek from the book.

New Release Monday – Chapter 1 of Flash of Dark

Sara Brookes — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:39:08 +0000

Welcome to the New Release Monday. This month, in addition to our typical excerpt week, we’re showcasing new releases by several fabulous EM writers. Excerpt Monday site! or click on the banner above.

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You can find everything you want to know about my upcoming release, Flash of Dark over here. But there’s an added bonus – for New Release Monday, not only do you get a peek at upcoming releases but you’ll be entered to win these titles as well and yep – my book is included.

In addition, come join my personal celebration where I gift you with the entire first chapter. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think and don’t forget I’m running a release day contest here at my site and you can enter that here.

On to the excerpt!

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Links to other New Releases
Note: I have not personally screened these releases. Please heed the ratings and
be aware that the links may contain material that is not typical of my site.