tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21687312666215863052024-02-21T08:17:59.367-05:00SiennaMynxSienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-77955532082628858512012-06-21T08:55:00.001-04:002012-06-21T08:55:46.292-04:00Sienna Mynx Lounge - Come Get Some!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have now opened up the Sienna Mynx Lounge on facebook. Here many facebook fans can come and get inside details on work and progress, join book club discussions, get pre-releases from Sienna Mynx and great prizes. <br />
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We have over 130 members so far and it's growing every day. Do you frequent facebook? Are you interested in a place to chat with some awesome ladies about books you love and love to hate. You are welcome to come join us! It's so much fun!<br />
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Sienna Mynx!Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-38841047941987903602011-11-09T07:18:00.002-05:002011-11-09T07:18:55.430-05:00November All Books Half Off!!<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-150" title="reflections" src="http://thedivaspen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/reflections-219x300.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="300" /> I woke this morning thankful!<br />
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My first order of business was to choose a story to be shared for <em>What's The Scenario Wednesday</em>. I've enjoyed giving sneak peeks at WIP (works in progress) and stories that you will certainly love. Then I stumbled upon another sweet bit of news.<br />
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<em>Black Butterfly</em> since it's October release has done remarkably well. I've sold more copies of <em>Black Butterfly</em> in the first week than I have of my 'Best Seller' <em>Daisy's Choice</em>. Today I learned that Black Butterfly has made the Top Ten Best Seller List at AllRomanceEbooks.com. My first time!<br />
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Oh but that is just the cherry. Yesterday I walked on clouds after learning from a sweet fellow author that my book <em>Buttercup</em> is up for a reward at Romantic Times in the Indie Erotic Fiction category. The mere fact that <em>Buttercup</em> received a nod from such a respected organization in the Romance Community has me giddy.<br />
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I will admit I've been a bit worried lately. I often wonder about my writing career. With all the piracy going on of IR books and authors like Crystal Hubbard, Sharon Cullars, and Rosyln Holcomb throwing in the towel from writing, I fear what success will mean for my work. Can I make it as a Indie author in this industry? How far can I really go alone? Will my readers lose interest and abandon me?<br />
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After the sweetest first two weeks in November my muse and I sat down pondering those questions. We decided the sky is the limit! Success depends solely on me, and there aint no stopping me now!<br />
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To celebrate the successes and the support I've received from fans I am happy to tell you all that on "Black Friday" November 25th, I will be offering every book by Sienna Mynx and TA Ford for 50% off at ARE, Bookstrand, Amazon, B&N and Smashwords! So if there is a book you've been waiting to read! Be sure to swing by any of those sites and get your copy then.<br />
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Also this month releases should include <em>Mi Carino</em>, and <em>Illegal Affair III</em><br />
Let's have a wonderful holiday. I have so much to be thankful for. Mostly I want to say today, Gracias, to all of you!!!Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-77488400782489181612011-11-09T07:17:00.001-05:002011-11-09T07:17:54.532-05:00Buttercup Receives Nomination from RT!!<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1020" title="Buttercup Final" src="http://thedivaspen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Buttercup-Final2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="464" /> <span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: medium;">I'm so happy! Tonight I learned that Buttercup has been nominated for the Romantic Times 2011 Indie Erotic Fiction Award. Last year I attended the Romantic Times Convention. It was my first. There I met and spoke at length with Brenda Jackson, LA Banks and Delilah Devlin. As a small independently published author I sat in awe of some of the mega house talent around me and the publishing houses. I never considered myself a contender, but I sure as hell proudly shared with everyone I could who I am and what my work is about.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: medium;">Tonight another author sent me an email. It said 'Congratulations'. I was confused by the email and contacted her asking what she congratulated me about. I had no idea. I know I may not win, to be honest there are some heavy hitting authors in the same category. And big name publishing houses as well. But damn it, I finally get what it means when someone says: It was great just to be nominated!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: medium;">Please visit the RT and leave a comment on my nomination if you've read the book! Every thing counts!</span> <a href="http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/buttercup">Buttercup Review</a></p>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-37417448805445344902011-10-23T15:58:00.000-04:002011-10-23T15:58:37.169-04:00Facebook Fan Page<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Divas-Pen/118212961533763" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKL_qLh8x9IrqchnVdGmTHEzNGc-vHlY1aDNykDVFOQoLWd5QINPWhnhm8mWTyezMmyWAew5t_tdiW_ju-0Zmo205Ockj6tBEOUzO4oI1WxcM7sPr2rJ1ZxUQyhl15bj_rPPyHMUCacPs/s320/TDP_logo-WHITE.png" width="300" /></a></div><br />
Have you joined Sienna Mynx's Facebook fanpage. It's a great way to learn the latest updates on upcoming novels, and to leave comments on your favorite stories. Be sure to stop bye and join today: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Divas-Pen/118212961533763">The Divas Pen Fan Page</a><br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; color: #ffff00;">Rico Elbaz is Giovanni Battaglia!</span></p>Yesterday I got a update from Rico! The Vegas photo shoot for my Mafia Series 'Battaglia' went off lovely! Oh Wait! I haven't told you? Well honey, let me be the first to dish! Rico Elbaz has signed on to do my Mafia Series cover as my sexy mafia Don Giovanni Battaglia. He and a lovely African American model shot photos for the upcoming book covers. I can't tell you how EXCITED I am. Rico is sooooo sexy, and he's part Sicilian! Yummy! He's perfect.Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-44664816486806336402011-10-04T16:12:00.002-04:002011-10-04T16:12:25.487-04:00Win a Kindle Fire!<center><img src="http://thedivaspen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amazon-kindle-fire-tablet-lead-300x230.jpg"/></center><br />
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That's right ladies. It's up to you. The Kindle Fire is the latest and greatest edition to the e-reader mania. A cross between the advance technology of a IPAD with the sleek ease in design for shelving and purchasing e-books, this is a must have. As shared before the competition requires that you are currently a member of the Sienna Mynx Yahoo group. Have you registered? Do so today!<br />
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What are the contest rules? The Divas Pen wants to reward a loyal reader and fan who has been a consistent follower, supporter, and reviewer of Sienna Mynx Works. In the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/siennamynx/">Yahoo Group</a> you will find questions on the last two books released by Sienna Mynx. You will need to answer all 12 and send an email of your completion to diva@thedivaspen.com. The email should be sent in before midnight October 14th. Each participant will include a lucky number between 1 and 4. The number that is chosen the most will narrow the pool for the drawing. Example: Everyone has chosen lucky number `3'. This means that the third person who sent in the correct answers is the winner. Tricky? Not really, it's a great fair way to chose the winner. Sign up today and send your answers in right away. So far we only have one participant so there remains time for you to win. <br />
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If you have any questions or concerns leave a note here on the blog and I will respond. <br />
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Good luck and may the best Diva win!<br />
SMSienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-70790823450562576462011-07-25T19:18:00.004-04:002011-07-25T19:19:17.888-04:00Reviews: Good, Bad, Hurtful?I read once that most writers are introverts, shy, and withdrawn. That the creative process is such a personal journey for an author each book penned (good, bad, ugly) is an extension of them. Criticize their work and it's like you cut off an arm, a leg, some core piece of them. Think of your favorite doll as a child or toy truck. Think of how you loved and adored it with all your heart. Remember the fantasies you created for it, the world you escape into when you held it or ran it across the carpet. Then think of a person, a stranger, coming in with an axe or hammer and smashing it to pieces in front of you. Can you feel where I'm coming from? <br />
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That's why it comes as no surprise that I still cringe when I get the 'hated it!' review. <br />
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I've been published since 2008, but I started writing free stories in 2005. One would think that at this point I would have teflon skin. <em>I wish</em>. I've not had a lot of scathing reviews, and I freely admit that some of the unfavorable ones I received over the years shared insight into my stories that I was too close to see. But through it all, my golden rule is to sit back and read reviews in small doses as they trickle in but never engage. Nope, I can cry to my friends, and carry on.<br />
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This morning, I was in a reader mood. That happens at times. We authors want to put down the pen and curl up with a favorite book and escape. I know some fellow author buds who have recent releases that I had on my 'to be read list'. So I began to shop for some downloads to my IPAD. Then I came across a author (who will remain nameless) with a new release I wasn't aware of. She had a score of 4 out of 5 reviews on Amazon. In scrolling through the comments I saw something quite shocking.<br />
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She broke the golden rule!<br />
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A reader gave her a 2 star review. No that's not shocking, don't worry I'm getting to it. What's shocking is that she posted a comment under the review that started a 30+ post comment war between her and the reader, and her fans. As I scrolled through the comments I will confess that I identified with the author. What she did is what I restrain against doing every time someone comes in and so eloquently states how badly I suck and warns every buyer to never purchase for me. She fought back! She defended her work. Gave examples were she was misjudged and the reader blatantly missed prose that clearly explained some of her complaint. She fought hard for her baby. And guess what? Ultimately she <em>lost</em>. <br />
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At the end of reading her rant, the readers rant, the authors defenders rants, the bystanders shocking rants, I shook my head. We authors have to understand that when we present our children (books) for purchase, we open ourselves to criticism. Deserving or not, the critique of your work is one persons opinion and their right. It doesn't make the things said for or against your masterpiece factual, and even if the person has valid points those points remain just one of many. We should never, never, never engage readers in an open forum and challenge, debate, berate them for 'judgement'. No matter how much it hurts. No matter how devastating the criticism is. No matter the impact to your book sales. No matter what! Because eventually it puts the light back on us. And when who we are becomes the center of focus instead of the work we present then all attention is removed from our work. <br />
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I sympathized with the author. I did think the critic was extremely hard on her. But nothing she said in that argument won over the reader. And even more distressing, other potential readers commented that they were turned off by the harsh exchange and didn't want to read her work because of it. <br />
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She may be fine with that. I can't imagine that I would ever be. So I stand firmly rooted in my golden rule. Reviews: good bad, hurtful, no matter what I'll keep my mouth shut and live to write another day.Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-55762264582432648412011-05-20T10:14:00.000-04:002011-05-20T10:14:23.054-04:00Pillow Talk Ebooks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I recently learned of a E-Book Store that features quality Interracial Romances. They even offer 'free reads' from some of the more popular Multicultural Romance Authors. How can one sleep on this? I want to invite my readers, to go over to <a href="http://www.pillowtalkebooks.com/">http://www.pillowtalkebooks.com/</a> and check out the features of this E-store.<br />
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I can share with you, that in the upcoming weeks I plan to release a free 'ebook' over there as well.<br />
So swing on by!</div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-35534307091341992332011-05-08T20:14:00.000-04:002011-05-08T20:14:18.020-04:00Love Lost and Love Gained!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbgAX6WSInXz74jIcS-Dcp1i3YtUQsbYwpTYtZf3IxSJXwmZA4nUT2eFICjQLTGlnJEXAyD-UvsFw-S1A2hcY0DYpyJf1BVHJgLdor6z00QbUeVcWjoBLGwJCBgCsjROFGfk8EcpFn_gE/s1600/WasMyGirl453X680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbgAX6WSInXz74jIcS-Dcp1i3YtUQsbYwpTYtZf3IxSJXwmZA4nUT2eFICjQLTGlnJEXAyD-UvsFw-S1A2hcY0DYpyJf1BVHJgLdor6z00QbUeVcWjoBLGwJCBgCsjROFGfk8EcpFn_gE/s320/WasMyGirl453X680.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Can I share how utterly excited and thrilled I am, to have joined forces with a writer who's work I've admired for years. Was My Girl is one of the many favorites spun by the genius of Madame Z. And she's turned the story and it's resurrection over to me!<br />
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So often I miss the 'story' in the Interracial Romance genre. It seems to me that the more popular this genre get's the more erotic the 'telling has become. Was My Girl, is my favorite story because it delves into the psyche of one man who's immaturity and inexperience at love costs him the most precious relationship he's ever known. Though the core of the story is the same, the rewrite has brought about such a great wealth of material that I'm excited to present it to you under the Mynx's pen. Was My Girl is also an excellent example of the supreme masterful storytelling done by Madame Z. Known for writing dark, sometimes speculative fiction, the pre-quel to Was My Girl is something you must read! Make sure to stay tuned for the release date, and information on the pre-quel. I can't wait to hear what you lovely ladies think!</div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-45314009903873645012011-05-08T20:11:00.000-04:002011-05-08T20:11:36.586-04:00The Diva's Pen Get's A Face Lift!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you weren't aware, I'm happy to share that <a href="http://thedivaspen.com/">The Divas Pen</a> has a new look and feel. The parent site to SiennaMynx.com, <a href="http://thedivaspen.com/">The Divas Pen</a> is where all new and upcoming details about the Mynx's work can be found. <br />
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I'm excited more than ever about this site change because I actually had a lot to do with the design and layout. More than I'm used too. With this accomplishment I feel as if I can take on the world. There is no better site to explore the sexy details of Interracial Romance. Be sure to stop bye and have a look!<br />
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Slowly but surely the Romance community at large is beginning to recognize the authors and the readers of Multicultural Romance. Whether you enjoy paranormal, contemporary, historical authors of multicultural romance, the genre needs your support. ARE (AllRomanceEbooks.com) features most of your favorite authors. Now they have a group section dedicated to our genre, for readers and authors to comment and share. <br />
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Why should you care?<br />
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Ever read a IR book and wonder what are they thinking? Want to speak to the author or others about the book in detail?<br />
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Do you know of a author who writes original Multicultural Romance, that isn't featured in most forums you frequent and want to spread the word? <br />
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Are you tired of not seeing diversity in Romance, and finding less and less of your favorite authors represented by not just e-publishers but big publishers at large?<br />
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Well a minute or two out of your time to sign up, and support this genre, can not only help your favorites but make a statement that we want and demand more. <br />
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I implore you to please stop bye and sign up, and introduce yourself. Tell everyone. It's my hope that this forum will exceed even ARE's expectations and be a place that publishers discover talent too.</big><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">I was going through my long list of stories, and fastly writing for my releases this April when it dawned on me--what about offering free short stories as well as published ones?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">That's when my World War II love novella came to mind. I used to offer it free online, but removed it. I think I will add it to the mix and release it to the masses. I believe it's under 5K words and sizzling enough to qualify. I hope you enjoy it. It will be released this April 15th.</span></div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-52594590805344995462011-03-27T16:39:00.001-04:002011-03-27T22:51:30.296-04:00New Face To: Daisy's Choice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZG9t9UzfVqKQjPlZrIpPtlAuAnxyoONLIR624QGlOHvbZeafrzR1g9C6Pkv5PFEaBYP5xppF4Ekcg582G744J3f4zPVXXsHhs6f1NFnWH7CPOwAVRSp2bSwND4x3Vt5S0K9W1dc6RJ0/s1600/Daisys_Choice400x600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZG9t9UzfVqKQjPlZrIpPtlAuAnxyoONLIR624QGlOHvbZeafrzR1g9C6Pkv5PFEaBYP5xppF4Ekcg582G744J3f4zPVXXsHhs6f1NFnWH7CPOwAVRSp2bSwND4x3Vt5S0K9W1dc6RJ0/s320/Daisys_Choice400x600.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">So excited! </span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">After careful working and reworking of Daisy's Choice, I realized that the cover design originally done was not quite right. Aiden was not quite right. Then I found my muse, the guy who I envision to be the ruthless Aiden Keane. So I met with my cover designer and we came up with a new cover that captures the characters perfectly. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Daisy's Choice is slated for release on April 25th (tentatively the 15th). The story is one for the record books and I am so nervous about it's release. But after staring at this cover all night I'm beginning to believe that this story will fascinate and entertain just as the first did. I hope so!</span></div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-71584988039836317472011-03-13T14:06:00.000-04:002011-03-13T14:06:26.215-04:00Sequel to Aiden's Game<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKJPVz6O0MPwXGuQbYX3kJUa8CazIrNYbQEcZqXLo-ufNtlOy_d9G2Tfb72AUDc5EAMEP_WjZGTSOu5YKiITX37elPlCLq0n7EmwjOd6ZRBPaLK7AWJbZRq-OdgGnEL0Gt_7GEFQIEOE/s1600/Daisy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKJPVz6O0MPwXGuQbYX3kJUa8CazIrNYbQEcZqXLo-ufNtlOy_d9G2Tfb72AUDc5EAMEP_WjZGTSOu5YKiITX37elPlCLq0n7EmwjOd6ZRBPaLK7AWJbZRq-OdgGnEL0Gt_7GEFQIEOE/s320/Daisy.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
<i><span style="color: #b45f06;">It's been a helluva journey. Daisy's Choice was first written in May 2009. The story was a very in-depth look on the push and pull of old love and new beginnings. I had hoped that the rewrite would be a quick one for those requesting this sequel. It turned out to be a three month oddessy that has left me totally depleted and filled with pride. If only it gives the reader the same experience will I have done my job!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #b45f06;">- Sienna Mynx </span></i><br />
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Today - March 13th is the day I put the final stroke to the Epilogue and release a collective sigh. The story is over 140K words in length and 400 pages. I had no idea how long and involved it would be. But after several long hour debates (with my muse) I've decided to publish it as is. The love and hate between the characters could not be rushed or cliche'ed. Those that have grown to love these characters expect more. As an author I'm challenged with every story I write to give it 110%. Now I'm a little anxious and leery of the response the follow-up will receive.<br />
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I will share that Daisy's Choice, is not a romance. It's not erotica, it's definitely not a comedy. However, you will fall in love with coupling's, laugh at certain scenes and pump your fist in frustration at others. I guess the joy of self-publishing is the freedom to tell the story as it is, and let the readers decide it's value. That's what I will do with Daisy's Choice. The release is tentatively scheduled for mid-April. I can't wait to hear what you think!</div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-45516370744974482422011-03-13T13:57:00.001-04:002011-03-13T15:24:30.983-04:00Mel and Tia - In Love Again! A St. Patty's Day Treat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHK_XkpKiIOJRepbMlLBMINivE4URftCcG-fDY1GYpLNj73-Y7iFzGfboDJEHzgpr1w69guFY3mZbSrrBgoHiCe7KD2hN_zJ98u9VAShZfKthn6ZZGHwz8DiSxkh8vhIrXB9uiTL-BlHM/s1600/St_Pattys_Baby-400x600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHK_XkpKiIOJRepbMlLBMINivE4URftCcG-fDY1GYpLNj73-Y7iFzGfboDJEHzgpr1w69guFY3mZbSrrBgoHiCe7KD2hN_zJ98u9VAShZfKthn6ZZGHwz8DiSxkh8vhIrXB9uiTL-BlHM/s320/St_Pattys_Baby-400x600.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
<div style="color: #38761d;"><i>Fresh off the heels of the Amazon Best Seller 'Funny Valentine' comes the second installment in the Mel and Tia Trilogy.</i></div><br />
Genre: Romantic Comedy (Multicultural BW/WM)<br />
Publisher: The Divas Pen LLC<br />
Release:3-17-2011<br />
ISBN: 9780983381204<br />
Price: $3.99<br />
Length: 103 Pages<br />
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<div style="color: #93c47d;">The Love of the Irish</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">An imperfect romance can be the sweetest love. The anticipated sequel to Funny Valentine is here…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Back then, there wasn’t a prison wall dense enough to keep me from dreaming. And you know what? Princess was always there. Didn’t know her name, couldn’t tell you what she looked like, but I knew how I wanted love between my woman and me to feel. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">In my dreams, Princess would give me a baby of my own. My moms would have the grandbaby she always wanted. My brother Nicky was alive. Just random stuff that wasn’t supposed to be my life. Now I’m living it, minus my family, that is. I’m living my dream. And this man knows how to love and appreciate...<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Melvin Reed is grateful for a second chance at happiness. A wife and kid is more than he ever thought possible, after the crimes and sins he’d committed. But that’s all changed. Now he’s well on his way to having it all. What he doesn’t understand is his lady’s determination to delve into a past he wishes to leave behind. Who cares if they’re different? For Melvin she’s perfectly matched for him in every way.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Tia Jackson Reed has it all. A husband she loves, a new baby on the way, and a life full of love. Married for just over four weeks, she’s determined to explore all the different levels of marital bliss. And to Tia, celebrating their cultural differences is the key.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So she enlists the help of her sisters to bring in a new tradition for the Jackson family: St. Patrick’s Day. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Will Tia’s plans for St. Patrick’s Day bring them face to face with the worst part of Mel, or unify them even more? <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This St. Patrick’s Day, you are invited to share another glimpse of love between a man and a woman perfectly matched for each other. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Another Melvin and Tia holiday treat!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Publisher’s Warning: Strong Sexual Content and Language<o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment--> </div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-8332968129124694412011-02-14T13:41:00.003-05:002011-03-13T17:47:06.062-04:00Daisy's Choice - Promo Video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="225" src="http://blip.tv/play/husJgqGyEwA%2Em4v" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300"></embed></div>I'm thrilled over the new work currently underway for Daisy's Choice. It's a labor of love trust me. But it is labor. The twisted manipulations, heartbreaks, new loves that you find in the sequel makes this one of my longest e-books to hit publishing. But I gaurentee you will love it. Stay tuned! Enjoy the Preview!</div>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168731266621586305.post-5073607038252848642011-02-14T13:25:00.001-05:002011-02-14T13:25:40.036-05:00Valentine Day - Release!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHYNw2BPWPAg5cUFBC-Mhdfwvad9b6NATjLvsl_SVjEPHJhMFC4Y17DeXrNKvRRa3CC31alfRywua3cMvZqn9Y8cwyvwZ17i_PCDUM17BqBZYt5rk74Eis4wA_BwkzzthFP6OBSi5ghg/s1600/FVFinal453X680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHYNw2BPWPAg5cUFBC-Mhdfwvad9b6NATjLvsl_SVjEPHJhMFC4Y17DeXrNKvRRa3CC31alfRywua3cMvZqn9Y8cwyvwZ17i_PCDUM17BqBZYt5rk74Eis4wA_BwkzzthFP6OBSi5ghg/s320/FVFinal453X680.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ead1dc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">Finally the first installment to my Mel and Tia Trilogy. A funny, unique, loving look at love between two people who are different but compliment each other in the most special ways.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ead1dc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">I wrote this story in 2009 for a valentine contest and I was surprised at how vivid the characters were. How vivid they remain. I received some criticism for Mel's character because he had a urban persona. But I felt his history and his past gave meaning to who he was. I also thought it was a unique take on the IR Contemporary Romance's that are currently offered. I'm thrilled over how lovely this came together and I must say that I'm anxious to write the follow up. "St. Patty's Day Baby!"</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">Funny Valentine is currently on sale at</span></span></span> <a href="http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-funnyvalentine-514656-150.html">AllRomanceEBooks.com</a><br />
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You can sample My Funny Valentine <a href="http://thedivaspen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FVExecerpt.pdf">READ EXCERPT HERE</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hell hath no fury like a goddess scorned...<br />
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Scorned by Thanatos, one of the powerful Dark Gods, Aphrodite concocts a plan for revenge, the end result of which is Thanatos being stripped of his godhood and sent to live among humans.<br />
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And the pure shall redeem him...<br />
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Simone Randall is your average New York City journalist. She’s always looking for a good story, so when she’s invited to the most anticipated Halloween event of the year, she’s definitely going...even if she is a bit bummed at her lackluster life at the age of twenty-six. What she doesn’t expect is her fiery attraction to the sexy, dark haired, grey-eyed god at the event.<br />
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Thanatos does not believe in the “uniting mates” theme of the Ball, and he’s there for one reason only: to speak to the god of all gods about the reinstatement of his powers. His attraction to Simone comes as a surprise—be it welcome—as she is not his usual type. Will Simone be his salvation or will his attraction to this human prove more dangerous than he anticipates?</span></span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must admit that I have been slack on my reading lately. And Fallen, has been on my list for several months. After reading the breakout novella by the talented Violette Dubrinksy I was pleasantly surprised at how entertaining I found it. I'm not a big fan of Greek Mythology, though I believe most of it I read in my pubescent years to be so imaginative that I should I have been inspired before now. Mrs. Dubrinsky has made a fan out of me. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanatos and his uber sexy brother Hypnos (they are twins) make you squirm when they enter the room. He a dark sexy Italian looking God with stony grey eyes and Hypnos his opposite with sky blue hypnotic eyes and golden blonde air, are tall, powerful, manly men. I was not the least surprised that Thanatos was cast out of Olympus by the jealous bitch Aphrodite's schemes. What I did find surprising was when he was once smitten with the beautiful Simone he became such a caring gentle soul. The God of Death cares for fears and insecurities of humans? Becomes a compassionate lover? Makes you want to want to go over to the darkness with him? WICKED!!! I found his transformation to be nicely done and not forced upon me like most are when you read Alpha men softening for their soulmate. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The courtship wasn't hurried, and the deflowering of Simone was sweetly done. Dare I say tastefully done. This is actually a story I would love to read more of. My only regret for this story is that Simone's backstory was fleshed out in the end but left me wanting to know more. Did she have any powers as a handmaiden? Were there ever clues to why she remained chaste? Because I believe it more than a coincidence that she was a virgin until she met Thanatos. I just feel there is more to tell. I also wanted Aphrodite to pay a price for her treachery. Something! Though I understand why as the daughter of Zeus it didn't happen. Still it left me wanting more. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Find more of Violette's work at </span></span><a href="http://violettedubrinsky.wordpress.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cfe2f3;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">http://violettedubrinsky.wordpress.com/</span></span></span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I plan to read more of Violette Dubrinsky, and I suggest you do the same. Fallen is delicious treat! A keeper! </span></span></span></span>Sienna Mynxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001920824900006203noreply@blogger.com