Number FIVE!!

Moving on up!!  Volume one is now NUMBER FIVE in the Amazon store - for highest rated (by average customer review) erotica books!!

Amazon's Erotica books - Sorted by Rating!! 

53 Reviews ... 4.7 Stars on Average ... Come See Why!!

Shades Of Tiger?

What do the current erotic books taking the media by storm (Shades of Grey) - and Tiger Woods - have in common?

???

I'm glad you asked.  We'll come back to that.   

I just finished the Shades of Grey erotic trilogy that seems to be the flavor of the moment and is garnering a lot of attention in the mainstream media these days.

As an author of erotica myself - I probably have a slightly different perspective than the average reader.

With this series I am left feeling like it was good, but could have been great. There is a LOT of sex, so much so that it honestly becomes a little unbelievable in the frequency, their respective desire levels, his ability to have multiple orgasms in a short period of time, her constant arousal at his mere presence, etc., etc.

I found myself skipping over some of the repetitive sex to get at the story beyond - which was well done enough to keep my interest.

I have read a lot about people that feel strongly both ways about these books, that the main male character is much too controlling, no self-respecting woman would put up with that behavior - versus the reports that a lot of women are calling it "mommy porn" and saying it is spicing up their bedroom and rekindling their marriages.

Speaking from my own point of view - and in terms of Volume One of my own series being called Losing Control ... I understand the desire to "just let go" to some degree, but I think there is a fine line between dominant and simply domineering.

I think to some extent the readers that enjoyed this series will enjoy mine as well - and I actually think they stand a much better chance of connecting with my series - since it is autobiographical in nature - and my particular beau is not a billionaire.  Not too many of those to go around these days.   

For those who did not enjoy the Shades of Grey series - I think there is a good chance they would enjoy my series as well - as it is a totally different "feeling" in terms of how the idea of domination (or submission) is presented.

Anyway ... as an author of a similar (in nature - if not tone) series - I found it an interesting comparison.


Come join ME on my journey and find out why Volume One of my Summer's Journey series is the Number Nine ranked erotica ebook on Amazon. 


(Authors edit:  Volume One is now ranked Number FIVE in Amazon erotica books, sorted by Average Customer Review.)

And yes - that is ranked in front of Shades of Grey.  For now. ;-)

Come see what *93* Amazon reviews to date for the series are calling "intelligent, witty, and HOT!!"

Needless to say - FOR ADULTS ONLY!!

http://amzn.to/s4Knhk  

Back to what I call The Tiger Woods Effect.

When Tiger Woods was at the height of his popularity - he drove millions of new fans to embrace the sport of golf.  Other professional golfers (especially Phil Mickelson) are very vocal in their belief that Tiger has had a lasting positive impact on the PGA Tour in terms of increased tournament purses, television deals that bring millions, new fans, bigger crowds, more endorsement deals, etc., etc.

I believe that a literary comparison can be made in terms of the positive effect that the Shades of Grey phenomenon can have for the genre of erotica.  Erotica is the proverbial black sheep of literature.  There are plenty of people who read and enjoy it, but not many are willing to talk about it, pass on recommendations, etc.  It seems to be one of those "behind closed doors" type of activities.  The advent of ereader technology (such as my beloved Kindle) has made it much easier for people to indulge in reading the more spicier works such as mine without advertising those potentially lurid covers to everyone around them.   

Anyway - regardless of your feeling as an author about the Shades of Grey trilogy, how well they are written or not, etc., etc. ... as an author in the same genre that could stand to benefit from the mainstream media's current fascination - I tip my hat to Ms. James and say - Thank You.

She has captured that elusive lightning in a bottle and I wish her all the success in the world.

Summer 

Six Sentence Sunday - 03/04/12

My contribution from my Work In Progress ... 

Summer's Journey: Volume Four

I retrieved the blindfold from the nightstand and slipped it over his head.  Pulling off the covers as I stood, it was evident he enjoyed the direction the morning was taking.  I thought I had awoken fairly early and I was certainly not that well versed in Egyptian astronomy, but Mark’s built in sundial seemed to be indicating it was approaching high noon.

Reaching down I stroked one long nail carefully along his swollen member, causing a subtle shift in Mark’s hips.

“I want you to lay there and picture what I am going to do to you for a little while, or at least until I go get a digital camera to capture this Kodak moment,” I said as I grabbed my dress from the nearby chair.

Slipping the dress over my head, I decided to leave my heels behind instead of risking another possible broken ankle.

Six Sentence Sunday - 11/20/11

From my Work in Progress - Volume Three of my Summer's Journey series:

I am not a morning person.  Even on the best of days my staff knows to steer clear of me until well after the caffeine has kicked in.  Monday mornings in particular I truly believe were invented by sadistic demons in one of Dante’s lower circles of hell.

So why on this Monday morning before my second cup of coffee was finished, was I sitting in my office with a smile from ear to ear?

From Friday evening until now my emotions rode quite the roller coaster of unbelievable highs and unexpected lows.

Pleasures beyond compare to start the weekend gave way to introspection and wandering around my empty apartment staring at nothing in particular.

Six Sentence Sunday - 11/13/11

From Volume Two: Alphabetical Assignation -


I sensed him kneel between my legs as he gently forced my knees apart, leaving me feeling very vulnerable and exposed. In the past when my ex-husband had somewhat reluctantly given me oral pleasure, I always felt to some degree as if I should be doing something instead of just laying there. For some reason it did not feel that way tonight, I felt totally at ease and relaxed with Mark, albeit incredibly turned on as well.


The first touch of his warm tongue on my wet labia drove any and all thoughts from my mind. He swiped his tongue slowly from bottom to top, darting all around my sensitive clit without actually touching it. He reached up and lifted my knees toward my chest and softly murmured “hold your legs up for me.”

http://www.amazon.com/Summers-Journey-Alphabetical-Assignation-ebook/dp/B005WE0X2E/

Great Reviews for Volume Two - Alphabetical Assignation!!

Volume Two of my Summer's Journey series continues to garner some great reviews!

http://alexxmomcatgatewaybookblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/summers-journey-volume-ii-by-summer.html

And on Amazon - 9 Reviews - 4.8 Stars out of 5 - on Average!!

http://www.amazon.com/Summers-Journey-Alphabetical-Assignation-ebook/product-reviews/B005WE0X2E/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Six Sentence Sunday - 10/30/11

From Summer's Journey: Volume Two - Alphabetical Assignation

Now available here: http://bit.ly/nrMLAJ

Feeling a little uncomfortable with an unpleasant sensation of stretching, my safe word was halfway to my lips when Mark suddenly reached between us and started rubbing my clit with the thumb of his right hand.  Using the accumulated moisture, he rubbed firmly as he pushed his shaft a little deeper before pulling almost all the way out again.  He dipped his thumb down a little further and carefully spread juices from my wet pussy along his shaft before pushing in again.  His thumb alternated between dipping inside me and sliding along my labia before circling my sensitive button.

“You truly do not fight fair my friend,” I gasped as he penetrated a little deeper.  The stretching feeling began to fade as his thumb stirred sensations that mixed and mingled with the fullness in my anal passage.

Six Sentence Sunday - 10/23/11

From Summer's Journey: Volume Two - Alphabetical Assignation

Now available here: http://bit.ly/nrMLAJ

Propped up against the headboard, sipping champagne, nibbling on dark chocolate and talking about our jobs, I felt completely at ease with our casual nudity.  That in itself was definitely a bit unusual for me.  My ex either fell asleep immediately or jumped straight in the shower after our lovemaking, almost as if he were ashamed of his body, or mine.

My gaze fell upon Mark’s now flaccid penis, lying limp against his thigh.  Hard to believe just how much larger it got when aroused, although my still tingling ass would remember it for quite some time.  Mark noticed my gaze and smiled, his own eyes passing over my body often and appreciatively.

Six Sentence Sunday - 10/02/11

From my work in progress: Volume Two of my Summer's Journey series

As I slowly began to return to this earthly plane once again, he climbed from between my legs and slowly lowered himself on top of me.  Despite being very sensitive from my recent climax, the feel of the head of his hard cock against my sodden opening was exquisite.  I felt his hand at my temple and the blindfold was suddenly gone as he simultaneously thrust himself deep inside me.  I gasped with surprise and pleasure at the sudden invasion and looked up into eyes blazing with desire.  Soft flickering candlelight glinted off of soft lips that still shined with my plentiful juices.  A radiant smile split his features as I gave a low moan and said “you sir, sure know how to make an entrance.”

Volume Two is drawing near!!

After many unexpected delays to deal with "real" life - Volume Two of my Summer's Journey series is finally drawing closer.

I hope to have it done and off to my beta readers by this weekend, edited and published sometime next week.

For everyone that has expressed an interest - you'll finally find out what happens after Summer's dress hit that hotel room floor.

Six Sentence Sunday - 09/11/11

10th Anniversary of 9/11:  We Shall NEVER Forget!!

My contribution for this week:

Mark reached around me and slid his hands slowly from my hips up to my breasts.  He cupped them softly as he pulled me back into contact with his insistent hardness.  Lightly kissing the side of my neck and shoulder, he slowly and gently rolled my sensitive nipples between his strong fingers.  Spinning me around, he kissed me softly on the lips and slowly pushed his hard cock up against my moistening center.  I gasped softly as his length grazed across my throbbing clit.

“I want to take this blindfold off so I can see you” I said.

Six Sentence Sunday - 09/04/11

This weeks contribution:

He pressed up against me once again and I could feel his hardness pressing against my mostly naked ass.  I could feel his hot breath close to my ear as he spoke very softly.

“We have spoken at length about control and trust, so I thought it might be important to let you know what you might be expecting this evening.  Our journey to this point has been a literary dance of flirtation and allusion.  Now things are about to get very real.”

Mark alternated between slowly grinding his hard cock against me as he spoke and pulling back, causing me to unconsciously push my hips back seeking that physical connection once again.

Six Sentence Sunday - 08/28/11

Here is my Six Sentence Sunday contribution for this week - this is from my Work In Progress - Volume Two of my Summer's Journey series.

Mark would be the first man other than my ex-husband and my gynecologist to see me naked in close to two decades.  I was equal parts aroused and terrified at the thought.

Arriving at the hotel a few minutes before 8:00pm, I quickly checked my makeup in the rearview mirror before getting out of the car.  I barely recognized the eyes looking back at me.  Slightly dilated and wild, they seemed to be projecting my inner anxiety and arousal.

Walking straight through the elegant lobby towards the bank of elevators, I smiled as I turned a few heads, including the stuffy looking clerk behind the front desk.

My First Guest Blog!!

My first guest blog appearance today over at Sinful Writings.  My first guest blog ever - so please go take a look and leave a comment.

Best comment about your funniest sexy moment will win a free copy of Summer's Journey - Volume One - Losing Control.

My blog entry is entitled: Laughter Makes The Panties Wetter

http://sinfulwritings.com/authorblog.html?entry=laughter-makes-the-panties-wetter

I also did an author interview there as well - so come find out a little more about me!!

This is linked as a PDF file on their site.

http://sinfulwritings.com/Interview_with_Erotic_Romance_Author__Summer_Daniel.docx.pdf

Wow!!

So it has become abundantly clear that as a new indie author that I'm not going to make enough to retire and be a full time writer anytime soon.

However - something like this makes all the struggle with finding time to write worthwhile.

Please read this review - I'm STILL grinning!!

http://momcatsnaughtyreview.blogspot.com/2011/08/summers-journey-volume-one-losing.html

Six Sentence Sunday - Take Two!!

Here is my second contribution to Six Sentence Sunday.  From my current WIP - Volume Two of my True Romance / Erotica series: Summer's Journey.

As I drove home I thought about what I was going to wear tonight, only for about the hundredth time this week.  I had a favorite little black dress that fit my curves so well it was probably illegal in several Bible belt states.  Maybe the emerald green lace bra and matching sheer panties to bring out the green in my eyes.

I took a long hot shower and as I soaped up I could not help but think about Mark’s hands and eyes travelling down my body later that evening.  My nipples took immediate notice of that thought as they stood at attention despite the hot water cascading over me.

As I slipped on my bra and panties I stood for a moment and examined myself critically in the full length mirror.

Six Sentence Sunday!!

Six Sentence Sunday:  Romance / Erotica bloggers posting Six Sentences to entice, inflame, and arouse!!

Here is my first contribution - from my just released story:

"I never heard him move, but I could feel him behind me now.  As he nuzzled the side of my neck, he pressed himself lightly against me.  Whatever reservations I once had at giving up control to this stranger disappeared as my nipples did their best to rip through the lace bra and silk dress.  How on earth could he know that my neck was one of my weak spots?

“I must confess that you are wearing much more at the moment than I am” he said.  “Allow me to even the playing field, so to speak.” 

I think I might cry!!

The first volume (chapter?) of my self-published series of True Romance / Erotica stories has been "live" for around 72 hours now.

I've gotten a handful of sales and FIVE wonderful 5-Star reviews.

Wow.  I'm honestly stunned - and humbled.

Thank you all so much - and I can't wait to share with you what happens next.

I'm Published!!

So exciting!!  After a weekend full of last minute beta readers, edits, formatting issues and too much caffeine - I hit "publish" and sent Summer's Journey out into the world!!

Please check out the first part of my planned multi-part True Romance / Erotica series and let me know what you think!!

Summer's Journey: Volume One - Losing Control

Also available on Smashwords!!  (in a wide variety of formats if you don't have a Kindle or don't want to load the free Kindle software)

Summer's Journey - Smashwords Link