Get Your Steamy Alphas This August!

August in Florida is a hot one, but it brings some steamy reads with irresistible Alphas along the way. This month especially so.

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Authors of stories with hot Alphas have come together to bring you the Early August Steamy Alpha Romance event with enough free books to fill your August up. 

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Alpha Warlocks: Books 1-5 is Finally Here!

Get it At Launch Pricing While You Can!

It's been forever since I posted on here, but I'm finally doing it. With Pandemic stuff, life stuff, and everything in between, it felt like I would never get back to Kala West.

I have missed it greatly. Life gets too real sometimes, and I have to remind myself this is exactly why I love paranormal romance so much.

Now, you can read all five first books of Alpha Warlocks of Kala West in one book. I'm also excited because this is the first print book I've done on my own. Others have been in collections with other authors.

I'm also happy to say I'm back at continuing the Brixton's lost sister's story plus more characters in this fun, magical world.

I even got to create a fun book trailer, which you can view below. I'd love to hear what you think and what you hope to see as Kala West continues.

Check out Alpha Warlocks of Kala West here: https://books2read.com/u/mej1og

Talk soon!

Auriella

Got Your Wedding Dreams Collections Copy Yet?

Auriella's BOGO Event Ends 4/23!

If you've been waiting to get your copy of Wedding Dreams, now's the time grab it. If you Buy a Copy of Wedding Dreams on Amazon by Sunday, April 23rd, I'll be giving away a copy of The Alpha Warlocks of Kala West Complete Series. It's not available in stores yet, so this is an early exclusive. I know you awesome readers have been waiting for this one!

All you have to do is email a copy of your receipt to auriellaskyepa@gmail.com. My story, A Chocolate Kind of Love, is in Wedding Dreams, and you can only read it exclusively in Wedding Dreams, a collection of 20 nuptial romances with multiple heat levels with something for every romance lover. 

That's 25 books for $0.99! The Alpha Warlocks Complete Series is valued at $14.95 alone, so be sure to GET THIS ASAP! ;-)

I’m also gifting 12 copies of Wedding Dreams for iBooks. All you have to do to enter is comment on this post with the last good book you’ve read AND enter the Rafflecopter here: http://gvwy.io/uwlx3vl. Winners will be chosen at random. Contest ends Sunday night, April 23rd!!

Happy Sensual Skye Reading!

Auriella

With Winter and Spring Comes Sexy Releases!

Are You Ready for Sexy Reads This 2017!

So I've been gone a while from this blog. Life has kicked me all over the place for the last few months, but I am getting back into the swing of things. This year has a lot of new stories coming your way, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed writing them.

One of the stories available now kicks off a new series, Vella Cove Shifters. I am so grateful to be a part of Milly Taiden's Sassy Ever After Kindle World for Kindle Worlds, and the story Magical Sass for Three has been fun to create. Be sure to check out all seven February releases for Sassy Ever After.

Yesterday, a great set of ménage romances came out called A Valentine for Two. If you've been keeping up with my stories, you know I'm a big fan of having more than one sexy alpha to love. This has ménage encounters of all variations just in time for Valentine's Day. Be sure to grab your copy for $0.99.

Another great set is just for you wedding lovers out there. If you've read my story Chocolate for Christmas, you'll finally get a chance to read Tonya and Hudson's story in A Chocolate Kind of Love. It's only available in Wedding Dreams, a collection of 20 nuptial romances in time for spring. It's only $0.99, so pre-order your copy in time for the release! You can get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, KOBO, and Google Play!

Happy Sensual Skye Reading!

Auriella

Summer Paranormal Romance Giveaways You Don't Want to Miss!

Like Great Giveaways? These Summer Ones Will Spark Some Fires!

I have the honor of being part of some sweet summer giveaways this summer, and that means you get to enter them. Yay!

Who doesn't love contests and free stuff? Right? I know you're nodding along with me. If you love these giveaways, I'd be one happy author if you'd share with others ;-). I appreciate your awesomeness in advance for doing so!

For all you paranormal romance addicts, cause I'm one too, PNR Lovers is hosting some great chances for you to win gift cards worth up to $300. If that hot, leather-clad guy pic below doesn't get you to check out these awesome authors and giveaway, nothing will. Click on the link below to enter!

Paranormal Romance Lovers Giveaway!

Still want more? Of course you do, and I love you for it. Authors of the hottest paranormal romance and urban fantasy have come together to bring you books to devour and a giveaway that's hard to resist. Click on the link below to discover some of the most addictive writers you'll find this summer. 

The Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Giveaway!
100 Delicious Books You Should Devour ASAP!

Happy Romance Giveaway Entering and Reading!


Auriella

It's Christmas In June! Must Be Free Book Time!

The Alpha Warlock Shifter's Gift: Alpha Warlocks of Kala West Book #4 Is Free Until 6/22!

Can a curvy werewolf and a broken warlock shifter find a love to heal each other?

The last thing werewolf Danika wants is to be forced into an arranged marriage, even if it is for the good of her Kala West wolf pack. When she encounters the grown version of the boy she saved years ago, she can't deny the magical attraction that brings them back together again.

Warlock shifter Blaine is an outcast. He's been shunned by the magical community of Kala West for being part shifter, and the local pack has no need for a shifter who can't find his wolf. He's ready to leave town for good, until he encounters the girl he never forgot.

Time seems irrelevant when Danika and Blaine reunite under the mystical moonlight, and the Florida humidity isn't a match for the heat between them. Is their second chance enough to change their fates and turn their blossoming attraction into a lasting holiday gift of romance?

This 16,000-word romance story is the fourth in the Alpha Warlocks of Kala West interlinked series but can be read as a standalone novella. A shorter version of this story originally appeared in the Shifters in the Snow holiday collection and takes place after The Alpha Warlocks Own. It has strong sexual situations and explicit content. For mature and brave readers who can handle fierce sex magic, a determined BBW wolf, and a powerful Alpha Male warlock shifter only.

The Alpha Warlocks Shifter's Gift AMAZON US
The Alpha Warlocks Shifter's Gift AMAZON UK

The Alpha Warlocks Shifter's Gift AMAZON CA

The Alpha Warlocks Shifter's Gift AMAZON AU
The Alpha Warlocks Shifter's Gift AMAZON DE

The Alpha Warlocks of Kala West Are Getting a Hot Upgrade!

The Alpha Warlocks of Kala West Series Has New Covers!


Ready Or Not, Here They Come, My Gorgeous Skye Readers! Who Wouldn't Want Sexier Warlock Covers?!

 

Only $2.99 or get it FREE in Kindle Unlimited!


The Alpha Warlocks' Claim on Amazon US

The Alpha Warlocks' Claim on Amazon UK

The Alpha Warlocks' Claim on Amazon AU

The Alpha Warlocks' Claim on Amazon CA

That's right. The best-selling series you all love so well is getting a new look, and it's sexier and sleeker than ever. Charice, Claire, and Carmen are showing their true colors!

Only $2.99 or get it FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire on Amazon US

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire on Amazon UK

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire on Amazon AU

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire on Amazon CA

I wanted the series to get a revamp because of the new stories coming in the next few weeks. If you read The Alpha Warlocks' Own, you know there are some surprises in store for the Brixton sisters. The story doesn't end with them, that's for sure!

Only $2.99 or get it FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon US

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon UK

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon AU

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon CA

I created the original covers, and they will always be among my favorites. I wanted to have more time to get out more amazing Alpha Warlock of Kala West stories to you, so I found an amazing cover artist to revamp the entire series. These awesome covers were created by the amazing Emma Alisyn from Hard Candies Publishing. I think she did an amazing job. What do you think?

That means you'll be getting to see some new stories starting in June. Yay! You'll see my prequel series first and get to meet the Brixton sisters' triad parents, Seraphine, Callen, and Cruz. This one will be coming to you Summer 2016! Then the Curvy Paranormals of Kala West will follow.

You'll be able to know a Kala West story when you see the new symbol for the series. Check it out below. It shows a circle around a star, which symbolizes the witches and warlocks, while the quadrants showcase the shifters to come. I had to have something to represent Kala West, Florida, so the wave and palm tree captures this well. Isn't it rocking?

Stay tuned for some amazingly steaming stories for you to devour soon.

Happy Sensual Spring Reading!

Auriella

Don't forget to check out my other romantic stories in my catalog on Amazon.

Thanks for Making Shifters in the Spring a USA Today Bestseller!

Shifters in the Spring is Blowing Up! And It's All Thanks to You!

 

Shifters in the Spring has many hot alphas and bundles of cute babies, which you all seem to love.

Happy Spring, My Gorgeous Skye Readers!

So if you haven't heard by now, Shifters in the Spring is now both a USA Today Bestseller and Top 100 Amazon Bestseller!

Apparently you readers love your alpha shifters and babies, and who can blame you?

The Alpha Warlocks' Redemption is included in the bundle from the Alpha Warlocks of Kala West series. I have to say, this was one of my favorite to write. I fell in love with Baxter in The Alpha Warlocks' Own. A broken character who needs redemption can be a hot combo.

More info on the trouble with being a hybrid warlock and werewolf in the community of Kala West comes up to make for some great action. This story is available to read for only $0.99 along with 15 other sexy spring stories in Shifters in the Spring.

Shifters in the Spring on Amazon US

Shifters in the Spring on Amazon UK

Shifters in the Spring on Amazon AU

Shifters in the Spring on Amazon CA

Be on the lookout for some more hot stories coming out this spring, summer, and fall. If you've loved my stories so far, I hope I can surprise you even more.

Don't forget to join my mailing list for some freebies here: AURIELLA'S MAILING LIST. 

If you want to read my stories before they hit e-book stores, then get on my ARC Team here: AURIELLA'S ARC TEAM.

I am also in the process of setting up a really awesome Facebook group for you all to win some awesome prizes. Stay tuned. You don't want to miss this one.



Here's to Some Sensual Springtime Reading!

Auriella

Hot Skye Reads: The Alpha Warlocks' Own and For the Love of Chocolate!

The Alpha Warlocks' Own and For the Love of Chocolate


The Alpha Warlocks' Own is Bigger and Better Than Ever!

 

Hope You're In the Mood for Love, My Gorgeous Skye Readers!

Valentine's Day may be over, but love is still lingering in the air. Carmen's story is finally out! Not bad for a month full of love and passion. To make up for the extended delay, I've added a little bonus for you. The Alpha Warlock Shifter's Gift has been expanded with new twists and hot characters to fill that steamy Kala West craving of yours. It's available with the purchase of The Alpha Warlocks' Own for a limited time on Amazon. If you love it, don't forget to add your review to Amazon and Goodreads ;-). I appreciate it!

Only $0.99 or get it FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon US

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon UK

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon AU

The Alpha Warlocks' Own on Amazon CA


COMING SOON!
Discover the Romantic Town of Bluehaven, Virginia!

Beautiful Cover By Emma Alisyn from Rock Bottom Covers

For the Love of Chocolate has Austin and Dezrah's story from Steaming Up the Holidays and the added bonus of Tonya and Hudson's romantic journey. Definitely an opposites attract story there! Both stories should give your contemporary BWWM needs a little satisfaction as you discover the beautiful and lovely small town of Bluehaven, Virginia. This one will be coming to you March 2016!

Don't forget to check out my other romantic stories in my catalog on Amazon.

Happy Sensual Month of Love Reading!

Auriella

It's Time to Get Your Holiday Read On!

Two New Christmas Stories in Two Sexy Bundles, Sure to Warm You Up!

 

The Alpha Warlock Shifter's Gift and Chocolate for Christmas just in time for the holidays.

Feliz Navidad My Gorgeous Skye Readers!

As I get in the final stages of writing for this year, I am happy to be included in some amazing holiday romance bundles. I had fun collaborating with these cool authors.

Christmas is just around the corner. Check out two stories in some hot bundles that you can't find anywhere else just yet.

The Alpha Warlock Shifter's Gift is a little holiday treat for you Alpha Warlocks of Kala West lovers. You'll get a peak inside the werewolf community of Kala West and see a short story that was a pleasure for me to write. This story is available to read for only $0.99 along with 14 other stories in Shifters in the Snow.

Shifters in the Snow on Amazon US

Shifters in the Snow on Amazon UK

Shifters in the Snow on Amazon AU

Shifters in the Snow on Amazon CA

Chocolate for Christmas is a yummy contemporary story in a new series I'm creating in the small town of Bluehaven, Virginia. Let's just say this one will get you in the mood for some holiday delights. Find this one for only $0.99 along with 13 other stories in Steaming up the Holidays!

Steaming up the Holidays on Amazon US

Steaming up the Holidays on Amazon UK

Steaming up the Holidays on Amazon AU

Steaming up the Holidays on Amazon CA

Both stories are only $0.99 for a limited time! Check out both stories and other steamy bundles on Amazon and available in Kindle Unlimited!

In other news, Carmen's story will finally be out in time for Christmas. Life has certainly thrown some curve balls to delay it, but you'll definitely see Carmen before we close out 2015. Yay!

Thanks for being so patient. All of you readers are fracking awesome (My Battlestar Galactica love is showing)! The Witching Hour is definitely upon us! ;-)

Also stay tuned for some more holiday specials arriving next week. You won't be disappointed.



Happy Sensual Holiday Reading!

Auriella

Awesome Book Tour and A Free Alpha Warlock Book!

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire is Free Until 08/16!

 

Catch up with Claire's story before the price goes up and in time for Carmen's tale.

This week has been long, but it has been a fun one. Diverse Book Tours has been amazing in setting up my book tour for The Alpha Warlocks' Desire. I am so grateful for all their hard work and the fantastic bloggers who've allowed me onto their site.

If you haven't visited these blogs, you should definitely check them out. It also isn't too late to enter to win The Alpha Warlock Trilogy. That's right. You could possibly get all there books in one set when it comes out, but you have to visit these awesome blogs to enter to win. Check them all out here through Diverse Book Tours!

So everyone else doesn't feel left out, you can get The Alpha Warlocks' Desire for free until this Sunday. After that, it will go up to $2.99, so grab your free copy today!

Carmen's story is going up soon, so get ready to see how the sister's journey wraps up. It isn't the end though. There is too much going on in Kala West, Florida for this to be it.

The Witching Hour is coming soon!

Until then, check out Claire's story for free.

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire on Amazon US

The Alpha Warlocks' Desire on Amazon UK

The Brixton Finish Line!

Getting to the Brixton Sister Finish Line!

Okay, so I have to apologize for the craziness of life. I've been MIA from this lovely blog for months. Life has thrown me a few curveballs. My EDJ (Evil Day Job) and everyday life are in limbo, and it's been hard to write.

I've realized though that inspiration doesn't always come to you. Sometimes you have look for trails, hunt it down, and shoot that sucker right in the eyes. This is coming right after seeing Jurassic World, so excuse my predator lingo.

I've been delayed in getting Carmen's story out because life placed a mental block there. However, I had to remember that Charice and Claire's stories didn't come easy to me either. Sometimes you have to just tune the world out and get your ass in the chair.

Now, I have a reason to do just that. I will be doing a book tour with The Alpha Warlocks' Desire in the beginning of August with Diverse Book Tours. I want Carmen's story to be out before then so readers can get the full Alpha Warlocks of Kala West experience, and for those of you who've been with it since the beginning, to get that promised third story.

So this week, my ass will be tuning shit out. The crazy stuff that depresses you and makes you sad as hell will not affect me. I have some writing to do. I have some readers to please. I have a world that needs continuing. The Alpha Warlocks Own must happen, and it must happen now.

If you see me around in social media land, say hi. Then promptly command my crazy behind to get back to writing. As I've mentioned before, Carmen's story isn't the last story in the world of Kala West. There's a lot of work to be done.

Until then, here's a picture of the Florida Keys, similar to how I see Kala West beaches, to give you a little visual stimulation:

In other news, I'm happy to say that my first in the series, The Alpha Warlocks' Claim, is part of an amazing bundle of ménage romance stories called Double Your Pleasure. If you're in the UK, you can get it HERE. Even if you've read Charice's story in this first installment, some amazing authors are part of this bundle. Check them out! For less than a dollar, you can't go wrong.

Happy Sensual Reading,

Auriella

IndieReCon is Almost Here!

 

IndieReCon, the Free Online Self-Publishing Conference is Almost Here!

If you've even considered publishing a book yourself, then you should attend the free online IndieReCon. I learned a lot last year and was introduced to authors I never would have discovered if it weren't for the conference. It was the best writer's experience yet.

Here are a list of reasons for attending IndieReCon gives that may resonate with you:

10 Reasons Why You Should Register For IndieReCon Today!

Want to make self-publishing mission possible? We give you 10 reasons why you should join us for IndieReCon, a 3-day global event to promote quality and craft in indie publishing.

1. IndieReCon is FREE to attend. Yes you read that right. The best thing about IndieReCon is that it’s 100% FREE to attend our sessions.

2. IndieReCon is a conference for authors by authors.

3. Get the nitty gritty details on self-publishing basics like pricing, distribution, and formatting from top industry professionals.

4. You will learn to build your marketing and publicity skills.

5. You will chat with NY Times bestselling authors Barbara Freethy and Belle Andre.

6. We have fun contests and HUGE giveaways. (Hint –Begins with a KO and ends with a BO) :-).

7. It’s online. You can attend in your PJs. Need we say more?!

8. You will discover some great new indie authors to read.

9. You will learn about all the fab communities and tools out there for indie authors. Every single blog post, chat, webinar will be packed with all the information you need to help you on the self-publishing path. IndieReCon will help you learn all the dirty secrets about the indie pubbing industry and help you succeed. Hang out with us all day and all night. Hourly posts. Tons of chats, vlogs and webinars.

10. It could seriously change your writing life! (This is my little add-on. If it wasn't for this conference, I don't think I would have gotten into publishing last year.)

Dates: April 15th - 17th

The online conference is scheduled for April 15-16th 2014 with online seminars, workshops, discussions and master classes culminating in a reader-centered Indie Author Fringe Fest live from The London Book Fair’s Book and Screen Week, on Friday 17th April. 

What are you waiting for? Tell your friends!

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Final Brixton Sister Cover!

 

My Third and Last Alpha Warlocks Cover...Or is It?!

Hello Skye Readers!

So if you all have been keeping up with the Brixton sisters, you know that Carmen is the last sister...or is she?

I have said before that this series is just the start. I will be working on (and hopefully releasing by May/June) my first Curvy Paranormals of Kala West book. This series will be longer, hotter, and full of supernaturals. Menage sexiness all around. 

Also, witches and warlocks aren't the only creatures coming out to play. Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts will be saying hello, among other things.

I also plan on releasing a prequel...one that centers around the sisters' mother, Seraphine, and her warlocks, Callen and Cruz. So when this third story comes out, don't worry. It's far from the end.

Now, for the moment of reveal.....

My third cover for the Alpha Warlocks of Kala West series, The Alpha Warlocks' Own:

In this third installment, you'll meet Carmen, the BBW fire witch, and her Alpha Warlocks, the Durant twins, Ryan and Royce. Ryan is an air warlock, and Royce is a fire warlock. You can imagine the fire storm these two create.

If you remember the first book, you've already met Ryan. Now, all the characters come back to save the youngest Brixton sister, including her smexy and yummy warlocks.

Look for this to come out late April or early May. If you haven't read Charice or Claire's story, they are both available on Amazon and are Free in Kindle Unlimited. 

Check Charice's out HERE or if in the UK, HERE. 

Find Claire's story HERE or for UK readers, HERE. Claire's story is $.99 for a limited time, so jump on it!

Check out the COMING SOON tab for more details on Carmen's journey and the story synopsis.

If you want to be in the know for when these two books debut, join my MAILING LIST!


Happy Sensual Reading,

Auriella

Utilizing Daydreams and Observations to Kick-Start Story Ideas

 

Quick and Dirty Skye Tips #3 - Daydreams and Observations: Story Idea Generation at Its Finest!

Hello Skye Readers!

I was reading over a self-help writing book that told people how to get ideas for writing. That's one thing I'm not lacking on. I have so many awesome ideas and too little time to write them all. However, I was surprised to find out two missing mental tools missing in the book I was reading that I have come to value: Daydreaming and Observing. Let me break both down.

1. That Far Off Look In Your Eye May Be Your Next Story

Has a parent or teacher ever told you, "Get your head out of the clouds!" Maybe a person was talking to you, noted your vacant look, and asked, "Are you listening to me?" That's a big one I hear most often because, honestly, sometimes I don't. The world is a busy and noisy place, and sometimes I tune it out. Most times I don't realize I'm doing it, but sometimes I do.

In my upcoming story, The Alpha Warlocks' Desire, my heroine is a daydreamer herself. Claire, as an earth witch, always makes her way down from the clouds sooner or later. Me? Sometimes it takes me a little longer, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

You may have noticed that one of my taglines is "Conquering New Worlds and Conversing with Her Characters Daily." This may seem quirky, but it's true, and yes, I am a little crazy from it. I think most writers will tell you they're a little crazy, but so are actors, singers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who longed to break the conventional path of life.

The reason why I use this as a tag is because I'm constantly thinking about my characters and their journeys in new worlds. I've tried to force things in outlines and stories, but sometimes characters guide what they want to be without me pushing and prodding.

I've always been a big daydreamer. Movies have always been a passion of mine, and usually they cause me to think and daydream long after the credits finish rolling up. Some of my best ideas come from daydreaming up stories after watching an awesome movie or T.V. show. 

I watched Being Human (both UK and US versions), Lost Girl, and Witches of East End last year, as I have ever since they all started. I thought it was awful that these shows had season finales and wished that I could keep some magical elements going for my own enjoyment. Then the seeds of the fictional town of Kala West, Florida was planted.

The next time someone tells you to stop daydreaming or start listening, say okay, and then jot down your daydreams. They just may be your next story idea.
   

2. Observing Humans (and Sometimes Animals and Aliens) Interact Builds Ideas

Let's face it. As a society, we're nosy by nature. Haven't you ever been in traffic, only to realize it was partly in due to nosy drivers gawking at the scene of destruction? Be honest. You were probably one of those nosy drivers. 

As a Central Floridian, I-4 is our biggest interstate because it leads people straight to tourist central: Universal Studios, Disney, and loads of other fun for outsiders. Not so much fun for us locals, let me tell you.

But one great thing about living in a big city like Orlando is that there are many opportunities for people watching (animal watching too). I have got some good ideas for verbal fights by watching couples scream at each other in Barnes and Nobles, noting how strangers greet each other at Starbucks, and viewed how religion can help (and hurt) people when going to church. 

These small instances add up and can help when creating your own character relationships. The alien comment stems from MegaCon coming to town soon, but it can also be from movies, since loads of films give personification to animals and aliens (Avengers sequel anyone?).

Anyway, the point is that observing people, and other living things, in their habitat can enhance storytelling. The same goes for dialogue. I love dialogue. You are definitely going to get loads of dialogue when you read any one (or all :-D) of my stories. But the way I talk isn't the way everyone talks, so hearing the voice of others helps to portray different characters outside of myself.

It's your turn again. What was a daydream you had that could have been a kick-ass story idea? Remember, it's not too late to start it!


Happy Sensual Reading (And Writing),

Auriella

The Alpha Warlocks Desire is Almost Here, Folks!

 

My Playlist for Claire and Carmen's Stories

Hello Skye Readers!

I know some of you are anxiously waiting for the next Alpha of Kala West story to come out. I promised a March release, and it will be out by the end of this month, which is only less than two days away!

To tie you over, I figured I'd share my playlist for both stories. These songs have been great at helping me flesh out each character and their paths. They also have great connections to each of my heroines. If you haven't heard any of these songs, you should check them out. The greatest thing about being in Amazon Prime is that they now have music that these artists can be found in. Okay, enough selling.

Without further ado, here are the lists:

Claire's Story - The Alpha Warlocks' Desire

Peace - O.A.R. (Of A Revolution)

Love Me Like You Do (Fifty Shades of Grey) - Ellie Goulding

Don't Kill the Magic - MAGIC!

Haunted (Fifty Shades of Grey) - Beyonce

Heartbeat Song - Kelly Clarkson

Dark Side - Kelly Clarkson

Love Me Harder - Ariana Grande

Lay Me Down - Sam Smith

Bring Me to Life - Evanescence

All Around Me - Flyleaf

Celestial - Tori Kelly

Carmen's Story - The Alpha Warlocks' Own

 Love Sex Magic - Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake

Worth It - Fifth Harmony

Closer - Ne-yo

All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor

Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey) - The Weeknd

Talking Body - Tove Lo

Burnin' Up - Jessie J ft. 2 Chainz

Shattered (Turn the Car Around) - O.A.R. (Of A Revolution)

Burning Bridges - OneRepublic

All the Right Moves - OneRepublic

Black Out Days - Phantogram

As you can see, I have eclectic musical taste. My reading habits are just as broad. I love me some Kelly Clarkson, OneRepublic, and the Fifty Shades of Grey album is awesome, no matter what you may think of the movie.
 
Now, I'm curious about you all or as we say in the south ya'll. What songs do you listen to when you're reading or writing? Do you see songs that would fit my stories even better than the one's I'm listening too? If so, feel free to share. I love hearing from readers and writers alike!


Happy Sensual Reading (And Writing),

Auriella

Chapter Endings and Wandering Sexual Minds

 

Quick and Dirty Skye Tips #2: Ending Chapters on a High (Orgasmic) Note!

Hello Skye Readers!

Recently, I went back and reformatted some of my stories on Amazon. I got caught up in some of them, and I realized that in order for readers to enjoy my stories, I have to enjoy them as a reader too. If I don't like the storytelling, why should I make another person suffer through it?


Reading some of my other favorite erotic romance authors and getting into my own long writing marathons for second parts of my two erotic romance series, Alpha Warlocks of Kala West and The Erotic Circus, I've noticed a few things that can make both readers and writers satisfied with the end of a story. These are my Quick and Dirty Skye Tips #2:

1. The Build-up Must Be Strong and Authentic to Set the Mood

This may be a "Duh" moment, but I don't just mean candles and music.You need to set the characters up for a strong connection long before they get down and dirty. I love reading quick and sexy reads just as much as the next person, but I've noticed with my dirty, I also need sexy foreplay first, both emotional and physical. I am a woman, after all ;-). 

If you throw characters into bed, I want to know why they are there, even if it is only for meaningless sex. This way when the sheets are ruffled and the hot action is done, I can leave satisfied with events too.
   

2. Sexual Tension Needs to Be Real, Scorching, and Include Everyone Involved

A lot of my writing has more than two people. Usually, it's two men and a woman, which is a favorite storyline of mine, especially since there are few interracial BWWM (Black woman, white man) menage stories. However, it's easy to get lost in writing a story and forget the third player. 

I make it a goal to have everyone do or say something every couple of lines. Remember that childhood lesson about giving everyone else a turn? It definitely applies here. Otherwise, the reader will be a few pages into the sex scene asking, "What happened to the other guy (or girl)? Did they fall asleep or something?" That is a bad and boring thought to give any dedicated reader. 

This is kind of an expansion on the first set of Quick and Dirty Skye Tips, but I want to take it a step further. The reactions of all parties involved also need to be described. If someone is being licked somewhere, how does the receiver respond? And when a third person gets involved, do they react the same way or differently? This helps to make the scene steamy but technically accurate and real for the scene they are all actively participating in.
   

3. Emotions Mingled with the Five Senses are Key

I'm sure you remember the emphasis on the five senses in grade school: taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound. Well, these never change, especially in romance writing. Whenever you create a setting, visualize yourself there and share it with readers. 

How does his lips taste in a kiss? What does her skin feel like as his fingers glide across it? How does the rich billionaire look in his designer threads? What smell invigorates the alpha shifter so he's ready to pounce and claim his sexual prey? What does her moan sound like to urge her lover on?

Never assume your reader knows these things. I tend to get caught up in my own fictional worlds, so I tend to accidentally do this as well. It's so clear and vivid to me that obviously my readers can experience it too, right? Nope. That's what description is for, to use as an invitation to your world. Go ahead. Invite some people in.

So, now it's your turn. What was the best erotic romantic ending that left you hot, bothered, and still satisfied but craving more?

Happy Sensual Reading (And Writing),

Auriella

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