Blog of Author Christine d’Abo
Hello everyone!!
*runs around the room giving high-fives*
December is flying by at a rapid rate. I can’t believe Christmas is going to be here in two weeks! I guess that means I better get my butt in gear and mail off that box to my sister (she is used to my procrastination).
OMG Woot!! The book won’t be out for two months, but we’ve just received a four star review from RT Book Reviews!
AGONY/ECSTASY
Four stars
Litte brings together 21 stories by 20 authors who titillate and entertain. A BDSM theme runs throughout, from the playthings found in Eric’s basement in Shoshanna Evers’ “The Wooden Pony” to the redemption won in the post-Titantic drama “Kiss of Life” by Lily Daniels. There are various time frames and sexual encounters between all kinds of people, some in unusual situations.
SUMMARY: Anne Calhoun shares “Transfixed” and “Transformed,” where her characters undergo life-altering changes. “The Sybil” brings a great ruler to his knees, as told by Jean Johnson. Priya and Luise knit together a relationship in “Stitch and Bitch” by A.L. Simonds. Ashley’s in for a big spanking surprise at her “Bachelorette Party,” by Jessica Clare. Myriam is “Taken” by a bronze-skinned savage in Rebecca Lange’s tale. In “Bruised Ego” by Christine d’Abo, Lee is looking for therapy for his bruised body. Other authors include: Meljean Brook, Sarabeth Scott, DL Galace, HelenKay Dimon, Cameron Belle, Sara Thorn, J.K. Coi, Bettie Sharpe, Delphine Dryden, Margaret Rowe, Edie Harris and Sunny Moraine. (HEAT, Dec., 448 pp, $15.00)
Donna M. Brown
You can pre-order Agony/Ecstasy from Amazon today. 
I love fall. I love getting back to the routine of things and letting my life take on some semblance of order. Being a creature of habit, there is something calming about getting the kids back to school.
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been on the old blog. Very busy few weeks for me. Good news for you if you’re looking for some new releases from me. 
I’ve just found out that No Master, book three in the Bounty series, will be released on July 6th from Ellora’s Cave. This story focuses on Korbin, the Admiral of the Black and his second in command Zain Strand. Here’s the blurb!
No man in the galaxy inspires more fear than Korbin, the Admiral of the Black. His life as leader of the pirates leaves little room for trust, so when Korbin’s second in command disappears without a trace he suspects the worst.
Zain Strand has left his life as a sex slave behind and risen within the pirates’ ranks, but he’ll abandon it all to rescue an old friend from recapture by the slavers–even if that means a suicidal confrontation with his old master. He doesn’t expect Korbin’s arrival, doesn’t want Korbin’s help…but Korbin gives Zain no choice.
Posing as Master and slave to infiltrate a slave auction, Korbin and Zain embark on a journey of lust that rapidly reveals their deeper feelings. When Zain’s old master discovers their ruse, Zorbin must do everything in his power to save both their lives and their new-found love.
I’ve also been diligently working on edits for a number of my fall releases. The first two books in the Long Shots series are done and off, and I’m nearly done the edits for book three. While I always love the books I write, I’m finding myself particularly excited about this series. Not only because it will be my first with Carina Press, but also the characters really jumped to life for me. I can’t wait to share them with everyone.
My release schedule for the year is currently the following:
No Master – July 6th, Ellora’s Cave
Girls Who Bite – September 13th, Cleis Press
Double Shot – October 3, Carina Press
Steamlust: Steampunk Erotic Romance – October 11, Cleis Press
A Shot In the Dark – November 7th, Carina Press
Agony/Ecstasy – December 6th, Berkley Heat
Pulled Long – December 12th, Carina Press
I’ve also been moving this week. It was an insane weekend of packing and lugging, but we are 99% done. One room left to finish and some cleaning. Then the unpacking fun begins. My kids are settling down and the dogs are slowly adjusting. The only one who doesn’t seem thrown off by the whole affair is my cat. She’s a trooper!
And don’t forget my new blog! I post every Tuesday over at gee/k/ink, a place where we discuss all things geeky and kinky…and trust me when I say the conversations have been very interesting! Stop by and say hello.
So how is everyone doing? Let me know!
While a lot of releases are an amazing thing to have in a year, it can be a bit confusing to keep everything straight. As 2011 is shaping up to be another busy year for me, I thought I’d do up a quick release schedule for any of you who are keeping track.
September 13th, 2011 – Girls Who Bite Anthology, Cleis Press. Including my F/F Fem Dom story, Bound Lust.
October 3rd, 2011 – Long Shots: Double Shot, Carina Press.
November 7th, 2011 – Long Shots: A Shot In the Dark, Carina Press.
December 6th, 2011 – Agony/Ecstasy Anthology, Berkley Heat. Including my M/F Fem Dom story, Bruised Ego.
December 12th, 2011 - Long Shots: Pulled Long, Carina Press.
I’m still waiting to hear news on No Master, my next space pirate book from Ellora’s Cave and one additional anthology I’d submitted to. I will update the schedule once I have additional information.
We have a site!! Yes, the amazing anthology I’m lucky enough to be a part of now has a site. You can check out excerpts to all of the stories, and will have additional information in months to come.
Please stop by and take a look. And while you’re there, don’t forget to take a peek at Bruised Ego, my story.
Agony Ecstasy Anthology will be available this December from Berkley Heat.
ZOMG! We were sent the cover for the Agony/Ecstasy Berkley Heat anthology yesterday! It’s one of those cool upside-down covers with so much awesomeness, I giggled when I first saw it.
*drool*
The release date for the anthology is slated for Tuesday, December 6, 2011. There will be lots of cool bits coming between now and then. Until then, we have the cover…
Recent Comments