Trick or Treat at Loose Id

Go Trick or Treating at Loose tomorrow and get yourself something special! This promotion includes my Halloween Trick, Graceful Mischief. Check it out!

Happy Halloween! This year, the holiday's not just for kids. Loose Id has a steamy adults-only celebration planned for you. Do your trick or treating at Loose Id between 10PM and 4AM Eastern time on October 31st, and receive one of our eight Halloween Tricks or Treats FREE.
Here's how it works:
Some time on October 31st between 10PM and 4AM Eastern time, send an email to http://us.f528.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=looseid.specialpromotions@gmail.com&Subj=Trick%20or%20Treat?
Use the subject line "Trick or Treat?"
In the body of the email, type either "Trick" or "Treat" plus your Loose Id account email address.
Within 15 minutes, you should receive an email back from http://us.f528.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=looseid.specialpromotions@gmail.com&Subj=Trick%20or%20Treat? with a special coupon code and instructions on how to use it to get your free Trick or Treat.
Don't worry if you send the wrong text or don't know your account email. You'll still get your free Trick or Treat coupon. Also, please don't send multiple emails to the account. It will only slow things down. If something goes wrong and you don't receive your coupon code, contact http://us.f528.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=help@loose-id.com for further instructions.
The special event is one night only, 10PM to 4:15AM Eastern time on October 31st. So be sure to spread the word!

Two release dates... and a new contract

So my nerves may be tied up in knots (see previous post about Brava) but I'm still happy. I have two release dates coming up, one in November, the other early December, and I signed a contract yesterday for Sweet Awakening, the fourth book in the Sweet BDSM series from Loose Id.

My first release comes November 20, from Resplendence Publishing. I loved writing The Pirate Wench, a contemporary m/f romance that deals with a woman's ability to loosen up, and to learn to have a good time. It's set in Ahoy Matey, a pirate-theme park in Florida. Did I mention I love this story?

So, the Nov. 20th release is in e-book. Sometime in December, I'm not sure of the date yet, the book will be released in paperback, which thrills me more than you could know. It'll be on Amazon, and the day that it appears, I'll be able to fly to the moon and back, without a rocket.

And another book I love, Sweet Silence, comes out from Loose Id on Dec. 4. Sweet Silence is the story of Diego Fuentes, a cop/bondage expert, and Sorcha Morales, a journalist. These two clash just a bit, but Diego has a way of keeping his subbies under control. This book is a little bit kinkier (OK, a lot) than the last books in the Sweet series, but it's delicious, or so I've been told. I know that I loved writing Diego. He messed with my head quite a bit, and let me know that, although I was at the keyboard, he was in charge.

And speaking of kinky... I just signed a contract with Loose Id for Sweet Awakening (thanks Maura, for the title). It's a BDSM menage (m/f/m) featuring one subbie, two Masters. The interplay between them is compelling, and the two men, Oscar and Walker, have very different personalities and different perspectives on BDSM. But they work very well together. Just ask Harper, their new subbie. She'll tell you.

I don't have a cover for Sweet Silence yet, but I'm posting the new and improved Coming Soon logo for Loose Id. Isn't it cool! I think so. Check previous posts to see the cover for Pirate Wench, which is fantastic and captures the spirit of the book perfectly.

So, there's a lot coming up, including my one year anniversary with Loose Id. I plan on a contest or two to give away prizes to mark that event. Watch this space for more details!

Have a great Thursday

Mel

The art of waiting...

Is not something I'm very good at. I'm all about instant gratification. When I see something, I want it now. When I know something's about to happen, like my birthday, or a holiday, I wait impatiently, wanting it to hurry up and get here.

I've been that way for a few weeks now as I await the outcome of the Brava novella contest. I entered, along with 356 other hopefuls. I am now biting my nails and waiting for the outcome. There's a poll up on the forum that asks if entrants think they have a good chance at winning. I'd put mine at 50/50. I've aways thought that was a good number. I could win, I could lose. But, if I don't play, then I lose for certain.

So, I'm playing, and waiting, and not being very patient about it. Hopefully, in the next few weeks, I'll be able to say yeah or nay...with an emphasis on the yeah!

A new look...

Just for you, my readers and friends. OK, for me, too, LOL.

I had a great time this afternoon playing with blog layouts and trying to decide which one looked the best. This is still a work in progress. For some reason I can't get photos to load, and I'd like to load a few.

Take a look around while you're here. Let me know what you think and I hope you enjoy it!
Melinda

So, while I've been neglecting...

my blogging, I've had a lot of things happen.

I've had two stories released:

Graceful Mischief released from Loose Id. I love this story, which centers around Grace and Toffer, two of my favorite characters who featured in my first BDSM book, Graceful Submission, which was a Recommended Read at Joyfully Reviewed.

Here's the link where you can find the book, and an excerpt:
http://www.loose-id.com/detail.aspx?ID=570
Graceful Mischief is part of Loose's Halloween Trick or Treat promo. Watch their site because there will be some special offerings toward the end of the month!

My short story Nuit Aux Trois also released, this one from Resplendence Publishing, a new publisher. Here's the link to it:
http://www.resplendencepublishing.com/m8_view_item.html?m8:item=978-0-9797946-2-9

NUT is a m/m/f paranormal that features a scary ghost, or two .

And, I've had a score of reviews, most of them this past week. Reviews for all my works have come from JERR, Coffee Time, and FAR. I've done separate posts on all of them so that each site gets the credit it deserves for taking the time to read, and review, my writing!

Take care everyone. Have a great Halloween. This holiday is one of my most favorite times of the year.
I'll keep you posted on the Trick or Treat promo at Loose!
Mel

Review: Sweet Perfection

This review is also from JERR. Marcy Arbitman gave Eric and Angel a 4/5, which made them, and me, very happy . Once again, if you're not a member at JERR jump on over to the Yahoo groups page and join up. I love getting their newsletters!

Here's what Marcy had to say about Sweet Perfection:

Sweet Perfection was an amazing book to read. I found that I could not put it down until I was finished. I loved the main characters; it was unusual to find an Alpha hero who had such difficulties in his life. This story had many levels, from the robberies through the love story and the complete involvement in the lifestyle of BDSM. This book is not for anyone who objects to reading about the lifestyle; it is quite explicit. Angel was an interesting heroine She felt that she was completely satisfied with her life as a businesswoman, yet when she met Eric at a BDSM club, she began to realize what she was missing in her life. There were several important secondary characters, some of whom were involved in the robberies. The plot flowed smoothly and the sexual encounters were incredible. I found myself squirming in my seat as I read about the sex club and Angel and Eric's lovemaking. As dominant/submissive and as lovers, Eric and Angel told their story in a beautiful manner. I hope to be able to read another book by Ms. Barron soon.

Thank you Marcy! I'm glad that you enjoyed the book.

Mel

Review: Sweet Vibrations

Caty Dean, of Just Erotic Romance Reviews (JERR) gave Sweet Vibrations a 4/5 in a newsletter. For those of you who don't know, JERR is a review site that puts out reviews on a Yahoo group, then posts them to their website.

I haven't found my reviews on their website yet, but they are in the newsletter. If you're not a member I can assure you that it's worth it. All you get is the newsletter in e-mail form, chocked full of reviews that you will love reading. They also interview authors and look at websites. (Heavens, would I fail on the website review or what?)

So, here's what she had to say about Sweet Vibrations:

This is a well-written BDSM novel, with a nice mystery twist. The mystery doesn’t overpower the story, and the characters and their relationship are definitely the main focus. The growth of their connection felt very realistic. I really appreciated that Lake and Lucy didn’t totally consummate their relationship until well into the book. It made the storyline and their emotional connection much more realistic. The erotic foreplay was hot, and kept me from feeling cheated during the first half of the book, and it was nice to read a BDSM story that was able to focus on the building romance. Lake is wonderfully insightful as a Dom, and has a nice blend of firmness and sweetness when he deals with Lucy’s insecurities. Lucy’s fear of commitment leads her to make poor choices, but her continued willingness to struggle to open herself to trust Lake, kept me rooting for her throughout the whole story. The other characters were also well developed, and I would love to read more about several of them! This was definitely an enjoyable read for those who are looking for a romantic D/s story.

Thanks Caty! So glad that you liked it!

Mel

Review: Nuit Aux Trois

Coffee Time Romance and More gave me the first review on Nuit Aux Trois, which I lovingly call NUT. It's my first release from Resplendence Publishing, a m/m/f paranormal set in a haunted plantation in Louisiana. Perfect for Halloween!

Here's the link:

http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Nuitauxtrios.html

And here's a taste of what LeeAnn had to say:

This story starts steaming up the pages practically from the get go. Wow could you feel the heat between these three characters. The Ghost story was also a very nice added mix to the feelings this story managed to elicit from the reader. This is a perfect story to read on those cooling October nights before Halloween.

Follow the link to read the rest. Thanks so much, LeeAnn for your kind words!

Mel

Review: Sweet Perfection

While I enjoy my morning cup of coffee (the first of several, I can assure you), it's the perfect time to write about reviews from Coffee Time Romance and More.

Sweet Perfection is the story of Eric and Angel, both of them a little damaged from past events, who come together and make themselves whole with each other.

Here's the link:

http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Sweetperfection.html

And here's a bit of what she had to say:

Sweet Perfection is a delicious page-turner. Not only is the reader pulled into the elements of romance, suspense and sizzling heat, Eric and Angel make the read believable with their thoughts and actions. Melinda Barron has written a story that makes the reader go awe. She creates Eric as a yummy guy who turns to a beautiful woman to help erase the demons in his life. The way he and Angel work to help each other is crafted so well that the reader is lost in their moments in this fascinating read.

Thanks Cherokee, for making me go awe! I really appreciate it.

Mel

Review: Sweet Vibrations

I need to send Dana P some cyber chocolate. I had a third review from her last week, this one for Sweet Vibrations, the first book in what my friends are calling the Sweet BDSM series from Loose Id. When I wrote Sweet Vibrations I thought it might have a sequel, Sweet Perfection, to tell Eric's story. Then Diego pushed forward for Sweet Silence, which is currently in edits, and I'm plotting another book called Sweet Awakening. Feels just wonderful to have them so well received by reviewers, and readers.

But back to the review. Dana gave Sweet Vibrations five angels on the FAR site, which again made my day.

Here's the link:

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/September/DanaP-SweetVibrations.htm

And just a taste of what she had to say about Lake and Lucy's story:

It is so wonderful to read stories, be they fantasies or not, where the character could be your next door neighbor or You. Melinda Barron is on my must buy list, I scoop her stories up as fast as she can get them out.

Thanks again, Dana! You made me smile!

Mel

Review: Tales of the Magician 2: The Lost One

I loved writing this book. Derrick was so strong, and such a forceful character that he made it difficult for me not to do as he said. And I love that .

Once again, Dana P. of Fallen Angels Reviews gave TOTM2: The Lost One five angels, which makes me very, very happy. Dana, thanks for reading both Magician books. I really appreciate it! There is another one planned, Tales of the Magician 3: The Banished One, to wrap the story up.

Here's the link:

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/September/DanaP-TalesOfTheMagician2_TheLostOne.htm

And here's a taste of what she had to say:

As I’ve said in the past, I thoroughly enjoy Melinda Barron. Tales of the Magician Book Two: The Lost One was a great sequel to TOTM Book One: The Captive One these books should be read in order to fully understand the premise of the storyline. Her female character is a bit more svelte than usual but as you follow the storyline you care for the disembodied voice. It was wonderful to see these characters find each other and to also visit with the ones from book one. I can only hope for Book Three…Please?

Review: Tales of the Magician I: The Lost One

This is the first book I had published with Loose Id. It's hard for me to believe that it was a year ago November that it came out. Time flies, as they say.

This review is from Fallen Angels Reviews. Dana P. gave it five angels... thanks Dana!

Here's the link:

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/September/DanaP-TalesOfTheMagician1_TheCaptiveOne.htm

And here's a taste of what she had to say:

The Captive One has several types of captivity within and as you read you will take pleasure in watching the imprisoned escape. I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to TOTM2: The Lost One. Melinda Barron writes for real woman about real personal issues. Brava Ms. Barron, brava.