Under the Moon Authors

A Review of Unwitting Sacrifice by Author Margaret L. Carter

2009-05-03T09:54:00.000-07:00

Author Margaret L. Carter interviewed me, plus reviewed UNWITTiNG SACRIFICE, too, all in her May newsletter.
Sapphire Phelan

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Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.

Here is some of what she said:
UNWITTING SACRIFICE, by Sapphire Phelan. This is the only Lovecraftian romance I've read other than my own novelette "Tentacles of Love."
Unlike my humorous-toned story, though, Sapphire Phelan's novella is a
harrowingly serious horror-romance crossover.
Her plight reminds me of ROSEMARY'S BABY, in that all the people around her, no matter how kindly they behave, are in on the secret and conspiring to make her the mother of an inhuman child. When Lisa finally awakens to the truth, will she succumb to her would-be mate's seduction or manage to escape?

Blurb:
Lisa Selvey moved to Necro Bay, just on the outskirts of Chesapeake, Virginia. She moved there because of its reputation for peace and quiet. To free herself of her nightmares. But her nightmares were just beginning. . .

Necro Bay was just your average American seaside town. The house she bought a normal home. The handsome man, Jacob Lindan that she met, nothing more than a sexually attractive man that whose touch made her mad with desire. Things nightmarishly changed and made her wonder if she wasn't going mad. Even worse, it made her wonder if something lurked in the shadows.

New Buy Links for Unwitting Sacrifice

2009-04-05T07:47:00.000-07:00

Letting all know, GenreConnections.com/Shop had went down but is back up. There are new links to buy Unwitting Sacrifice now.
Download Version:
http://www.genreconnections.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=295&parent=147
Print Version: http://www.genreconnections.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=308&parent=111

Sapphire Phelan

Sapphire Phelan Guest Blogging at Romance Blog Tour Today

2009-04-03T06:18:00.000-07:00

Today I am guest blogging at http://romanceblogtour.blogspot.com/. So please go check out my blog on "Monsters Needing Love Too"and leave a comment.

Sapphire Phelan

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www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan
http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter

Unwitting Sacrifice Now Available in Print!

2009-02-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

Now in print for only $3.50: http://www.genreconnections.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=226&parent=10

What do you get when you blend H. P. Lovecraft's Old Ones with an erotic, but scary story? The erotic Lovecraftian horror novella, UNWITTING SACRIFICE.

This took #4 in Top Ten Horror Short Story of Preditors and Editors Readers Poll 2008.

It is still also available as an download for only $2.50. You can find it at http://www.genreconnections.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=200&parent=11

Here is the blurb:

Lisa Selvey moved to Necro Bay, just on the outskirts of Chesapeake, Virginia. She moved there because of its reputation for peace and quiet. To free herself of her nightmares. But her nightmares were just beginning. . .

Necro Bay was just your average American seaside town. The house she bought a normal home. The handsome man, Jacob Lindan that she met, nothing more than a sexually attractive man that whose touch made her mad with desire. Things nightmarishly changed and made her wonder if she wasn't going mad. Even worse, it made her wonder if something lurked in the shadows.

Sapphire Phelan

http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com
www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan

http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter  

Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.

Evil Overlord Union Branch 3666

2008-11-03T06:39:00.001-08:00

Evil Overlord's Union Branch #666 Issue 1 e-book $1 Welcome to the Evil Overlord's Union, Branch number #666We, at the Evil Overlord's Union, firmly believe our that our members can and should learn from the mistakes of others, and for that reason we offer examples of those Overlords who have failed to find their place with us.Wow betide any hopeful member of the Union who fails to heed the warnings listed within this pages…The Authors; Frederick G. McCann, Brenna Lyons, CJ England and Terri Pray, of UTM welcome you to issue one of the Evil Overlord's Union, Branch #666 and pay tribute to the classic Evil Overlord mistakes that we all know and love.

http://www.underthemoon.org/eviloverlordv1.html

To Moscow With Bony

2008-11-03T06:38:00.001-08:00

To Moscow with Bony by Frederick G. McCann - e-book $5 print $15

For Sergeant Henry Turner of the Forth Battalion, the Forty Seventh Regiment of Foot, 1815 should have seen an end to his war. Napoleon had been exiled to Elba, and many of the Allied soldiers had been safely returned to their home countries. As the British Treasury sought to save money, by quickly reducing the size of the army, all Henry had to look forward to, was being cast upon the streets of his native Liverpool, or if he was lucky, sent off to some far flung outpost of the ever growing British Empire.Neither was going to happen.In Vienna, the great powers had gathered to divide up Europe. As they did, Napoleon Bonaparte sat on Elba like a spider in his web, feeding off the breeze of discontent and greed, channeled by spies. Russia wanted all of Poland.Prussia, allied with the Russian Czar, was willing to give up its share of Poland to get all of Saxony. Austria feared domination by a Russo-Prussian block. England had not fought for a generation to replace a French hegemony in Europe with a Russian one. In the squabbles what should have been a peace conference to end two decades of war with France became a shouting match between two power blocks with Austria-England-France as the other side. With the war clouds once again threatening the fragile peace, Bonaparte seized his chance and dispatched a letter to King George of England, offering his services as General Bonaparte, soldier of fortune. He offered to raise a force to serve under Wellington, if perchance, England was to go to war with either Prussia or Russia.Soon Henry would find himself fighting along side former enemies against former friends, and once more Napoleon would be marching towards Moscow. Only this time, Henry and the British army would be marching with him

http://www.underthemoon.org/bony.html

Under the Moon- Relaunched

2008-11-03T06:30:00.000-08:00

Catch Me If You Can by Brenna Lyons - e-book - $2.50

Meet Angelo Maretti, the conscience of the Maretti-Rizzulo crime families. He was your typical straight-laced college student, until a rival family killed his sister. Now, the name of the game is getting revenge without starting a war. The only way to do that? Make every death of the guilty Ortegas look like natural causes.... In the footsteps of the original Grimms tale, ‘The Hare and The Hedgehog,’ it all comes back to one fact, Angelena was a dead ringer (pardon the pun) for her twin brother.

http://www.underthemoon.org/catchme.html

Some Sexy Fun!

2007-09-09T20:41:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

HA! I bet that subject line got your attention. As my readers know, I love to push the envelope of when, how and where to have sex. I have lines I won't cross, but, I'll hug very close to them. *snicker*

I came across this great site and got to thinking...how cool it would be to put some of this into play. So I thought I'd devote today's blog to just that. Different ways to enjoy an activity we all love, love, love!

Talking Dirty

Have you wanted to unleash that wild side of yours through dirty talking, but haven’t found the courage, or don’t even know where to start? I know for me, this is an activity I've longed to try, but been too embarrassed to do so. I think it's easier for a guy to do, since my hot hunk doesn't seem to have a problem with naughty words and he's on the shy side.

I've read there are several secrets to talking dirty, and I thought I'd share a few with you today.

1. Create the Mood

We aren't looking for romantic here, but naughty. And that is as different as the people who are involved. Find something that sets your soul loose. Whether it be salsa music, or incense, a sexy nightie, or a glass of champagne...you want to feel wicked, but still comfortable. And if it's the first time to do your dirty talking, it's even more important for both you and your partner to feel good about yourselves.

2. Breathe Correctly

Knowing this skill makes the difference between sounding like a #1 phone sex operator, and a teenager making a obscene phone call. Just like sex, your breathing should reflect the mood. Start with deep breathing, filling your lungs and then exhaling slowly. Then, give a few gasps, always punctuating that with either a few moans or body moves. If the mood suggests hot and heavy, go with it. Those gasps and sighs will become quicker, more out of control sounding. Don't be afraid to mix them up and see what you and your partner like.

3. Adding More Sounds

Now we go a little further. Think of yourself as an actor in a play. You want your mate to hear you, but it still has to have that breathy, sexy sound that will send shivers up their spine. So practice. I've been known to do so in the shower when I know I'm alone. Soft sexy sounds, said as a low murmur, way back deep in the throat. Not all of us have a Marilyn Monroe voice, but we can learn to have that sexy voice that can send out partner wild with passion.

4. Add Body Movements

And now the fun really begins. Use your body language to punctuate the sexy sounds you're making. A brush of the lips over the ear, a slow rub of the breasts against his chest, the run of a finger down that line of hair that disappears under his shorts, all in perfect timing with the breathing and sexy sounds you've been making. Done correctly, these move are a promise of what is yet to come and will be a huge turn on for your playmate.

So...as you can see, just the preliminaries can be fun and we haven't even started talking yet! *LOL* I'll be back in a few days with part two of this lesson. Until then, keep practicing these fun little tricks. Your mate will thank you for spicing up things!

Talking Dirty Pt. 2

Now that you and your partner are in the mood, it's time to put the final touch on your dirty talking presentation. Remember what you've learned so far and then step into some extra fun.

Think about what turns you on about your partner. How are you feeling right now? Get in touch with your emotions and feelings and let your instinct carry you along. If you're feeling horny, say so. If your partner makes you hot, tell them. Be vocal and descriptive, but don't be too descriptive. It isn't an essay. Your goal is to turn your partner on. Short clear sentences are best. Long quivering breaths in between shorter sentences can be a real turn on. And if you add a little nip on the neck or a lick of the ear as well, I'll bet you raise a few goose bumps too!

Next, think about what you want your partner to do to you. Do you want to be spanked? Do you want your nipples squeezed, or do you want a blow job? This is the time to bare all those naughty fantasies. Tell them what you want. Again, break up the sentences with those breathy sounds to add to the titillation. Plus, the break between helps you think of what you want to say. Don't be intimidated. Enjoy yourself, and let your mind and body go. For example a sentence like... "I just want to f**k you until you can't walk (inhale) I want to lick your c**k until you ( inhale, quiver exhale, inhale) explode all over me.

Then you can add to the fantasy by targeting specific things. Choose those things you know will be a turn on to you and your partner. Repetition is used to emphasize the really important things. And be aware of what is happening to your partner. Is his body tightening underneath you? Is his erection getting harder. Are her nipples getting small and hard. Reading the body language is an important part of judging what is arousing to you and your mate.

And make sure you call a spade a spade. It' much hotter to hear... I want to suck your c**k, rather than I want to suck your manhood. *rolls eyes* Euphemisms rarely have a place in dirty talking, but be careful to use words that aren't offensive to your mate, either. If the word "pu**y" makes her furious, you're not going to turn her on, but off. Know what they like and don't like. That's the important part. And if you don't know, then explore carefully as you go.

Tossing out curse words can be exciting too. Saying you are a great lay, may be exciting, but adding a few curse words can rev motors even more. And here is where volume can also add to the heat. There is a time to whisper and a time to shout. Curses can be louder and so the emotion can be even more intense.

Another fun thing you can use dirty talking in is Role Playing. We won't go into role playing much here, but knowing your partner's fantasies and being able to talk them through one of them can be very satisfying. You can start with something as simple as a passive/aggressive role. One of you is submissive, the other dominant. Slave and Master. Cop and Criminal. Pirate and Captive. The list is endless. Once you choose your roles, then get into them. Again, let your fantasies flow freely and most of all...have fun. Remember that the trick to having a great role-playing session is to act out exactly what you crave as long as it is to a safe degree.

It is absolutely necessary to practice dirty talking with a partner that you are comfortable with. This will allow you to say exactly what you want to say and in the end satisfy everyone's wants and needs. Everyone has the potential of being a great dirty talker as long as you remember to work with your own instincts and try to be as natural as possible.

These hints are just suggestions, so feel free to add your personal style to them and to focus on your partner’s feedback. And remember...practice makes perfect and don't ever be afraid to try new things. Variety is the spice of life!!!

And enjoy the practicing. *grin* I know I will!!!

CJ England

The Peacekeeper Journals II: The Gates of Life

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And don't forget my monthly contest
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Come Party With CJ England

2007-02-10T13:07:00.000-08:00

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARTY

On February 11th, 2006 I had my first book published. I will never forget the thrill when I saw the picture of Hot Tubs and Hot Hunks up on the website for the first time. Now I have nine books published, with five making the bestseller list, and two going to #1Bestsellers!

I have thirteen other contracted books due out, have won a Canadian Romance and Erotic Publisher's Choice Award, won a couple of Reader's Choice Awards, and now I've been nominated for Paranormal Romance Debut Author of 2006 in the prestigious PEARL Awards.

All in all, it's been a pretty darn good first year. But, I couldn't have done it without all of you. All of you who have supported me by your e-mails, your fan letters, your reviews and by purchasing my books.

Since I can't thank each of you individually, I decided to throw a blow-out party instead! On February 11, the anniversary of my first release, I invite you all to come and party with me on my chat list.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CJsaysFollowYourDreams/

There will be all kinds of excerpts, jokes, fun and of course my own special hunks to tempt and tease you. I will be giving away one of each of my books during the day, PLUS one lucky winner will get autographed copies of both my print books! How about that???

In addition to my wonderful excerpts, I am inviting a bunch of other authors to come and help me celebrate the day. They will have their own fun stuff to share with you, and I know it will be a blast!

So mark your calendar now, and tell your friends. Why? Because the person who brings the most new friends to the party gets another special prize. The choice of any three book downloads they want!!!!

And if you already have my books...you get the next three e-book releases, absolutely free!!! Can't beat that with a stick!!!!

I know this will be a great time. Pat will dance on the bar, and Emma will regale us with more Miss WOW stories and who knows...maybe Derek will show us his thong picture again! WooHoo!!!!

Plus, I have a whole bunch of wonderful author and artist friends coming to help me celebrate! Listen to this great list...

Annmarie Ortega, Ann Cory, Anne Rainey, Cassidy McKay, Bryn Colvin, Rod Casteel, Tom of Copperage, Dahlia Rose, D. Musgrave, Jude Mason, Pennie Morgan, Rachel, Jaime Hill, Megan Rose, Rene Walden, K.L. Bjork, Terri Pray, and Trista Bane.

And maybe more!!!!!!!

So Come One! Come All! This is as much your party as mine! Come celebrate the bestest year of my life and take a bow...cause you are the reason for it!

Blessings to you all,

CJ England

Nominated for 2006 PEARL (DEBUT AUTHOR)
ParaNormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature

Have You Voted Yet???

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Under the Moon and Claudia Christian

2006-11-15T12:06:00.000-08:00

Under the Moon and Claudia Christian

As many will know Under the Moon is a small press that I co-own along with my husband and also Daniel Scott Palter. UTM is an imprint of Mr. Palter’s company, Final Sword Productions and through that is linked with Ad Astra Games, which currently has David Weber’s Honorverse license.

You’ll also know I wasn’t happy with the goings on at Valleycon, except for a few events/people at the convention. One of the guests was Claudia Christian, Babylon 5 star, talented actress, singer and as it turns out, a talented if new author. Thanks to luck and a conversation at the right time, Claudia Christian is now taking part in a couple of writing projects for Under the Moon. Including a story in issue two of Forbidden Love, which will be released in February. www.underthemoon.org has the details and will be updated with more as time goes on. The links to the store are also there, and please don’t be confused, yes the store link is Honor Harrington.

We are also doing two artwork shirts for Claudia, the first one I hope to have on sale before Christmas, and we are selling her ‘Once Upon a Time’ CD.

Now for a personal fun part for me. One of the shirts has sparked off an idea and as such Claudia and I will be working on a novel over the coming months. We don’t have a title yet and we are in the basic brain storming side of things right now, but it’s going to be a lot of fun indeed.

Onto the Honor Harrington side of things. We’ve just launched a Jayne’s Guide for the HH universe with a second one to follow. These are in pre-order status and Mr. David Weber has contributed to these books so you will find his name is on the front cover as one of the authors.

If you’re interested in learning more about the shop the link is www.honorharrington.net/shop

I’ll have more updates before the end of the week with further good news about just what’s going on in my life and that of the company.