As a romance author I use flowers as a prop in my books quite often. Not just because they are considered romantic, but because you can use them as so many different things. Honestly, I've had flowers that communicated telepathically with humans in my stories. In this case I guess they wouldn't be so much a prop as an actual character.
I like using flowers because you can use them in so many different ways. You can use flowers as a symbol of love, as the villain such as when I used the pollen from a flower on an alien planet to kill off some of the settlers. Another time I used flowers to return the memories to a character who had amnesia.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Updated my Squidoo Lens for Destiny's Choices...
If you haven't had a chance to visit my Squidoo lens for Destiny's Choices, here's another opportunity! :-) Here's the link: Destiny's Choices I had to alter it a bit since Squidoo is changing their policy to where it does not allow for adult content. I think personally this is not the greatest move on their part, but it is relatively easy to change a lens so it conforms to their new rules but still allows me to get the word out about my books.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Both Homecoming and Mating Season hit Top 10!
I've been following the progress of my two recent books and am happy to report that both of them are my publisher's top ten bestselling lists! That totally psyches me and really motivates me to write more. Not for the money necessarily although that is nice, but because of the satisfaction of knowing that readers are buying and enjoying my books.
I'm so thankful for all my readers because without them I would not be able to continue to live my dream of being a full-time writer. :-)
Blurb for Homecoming:
Crew left his older lover Eagle to go into space, realizing his lifelong dream. He was not ready to settle down when Eagle wanted to make their bond formal. Eagle, a professor, has no use for space faring. Crew knows Eagle was deeply hurt and angered by what he believed was Crew’s desertion.
Now Crew is back. He’s not sure what kind of homecoming he will find. Will the man who still holds the keys to his heart and desire make him welcome or only tease and then reject him in revenge?
Buy your copy today!
Blurb for No Place to Run from the Mating Season Anthology:
Lin Chen carries a strong bloodline from the Bunun tribe. On the run from an abusive ex-husband, she has left her native Taiwan hoping to draw her ex away from her family. Driving through North Dakota, she encounters a winter blizzard which forces her to stop on the Standing Rock Reservation. There she meets Kyle Little Eagle, a medicine man. While, it isn’t long before they are close, her ex is not far behind. Can Lin overcome her fear of men and let Kyle help her? Can love and a mutual connection to the spirit world prevent her worst fears from being realized?
Buy your copy today!
I'm so thankful for all my readers because without them I would not be able to continue to live my dream of being a full-time writer. :-)
Blurb for Homecoming:
Crew left his older lover Eagle to go into space, realizing his lifelong dream. He was not ready to settle down when Eagle wanted to make their bond formal. Eagle, a professor, has no use for space faring. Crew knows Eagle was deeply hurt and angered by what he believed was Crew’s desertion.
Now Crew is back. He’s not sure what kind of homecoming he will find. Will the man who still holds the keys to his heart and desire make him welcome or only tease and then reject him in revenge?
Buy your copy today!
Blurb for No Place to Run from the Mating Season Anthology:
Lin Chen carries a strong bloodline from the Bunun tribe. On the run from an abusive ex-husband, she has left her native Taiwan hoping to draw her ex away from her family. Driving through North Dakota, she encounters a winter blizzard which forces her to stop on the Standing Rock Reservation. There she meets Kyle Little Eagle, a medicine man. While, it isn’t long before they are close, her ex is not far behind. Can Lin overcome her fear of men and let Kyle help her? Can love and a mutual connection to the spirit world prevent her worst fears from being realized?
Buy your copy today!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Homecoming Video Book Trailer....
Well, just a few more days until Homecoming arrives on Amazon's virtual shelves, and at my publisher Eternal Press in e-book version. Oh, and I believe it is also going to be available on Fictionwise! LOL
So, while we're all waiting, here's the trailer for Homecoming. Enjoy!
So, while we're all waiting, here's the trailer for Homecoming. Enjoy!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Unedited Exerpt from No Place to Run...
Lin Chen stared out at the ever increasing blizzard wondering where she could possibly find shelter in this flat, treeless land. Snow was almost unheard of in her native Taiwan, although she could remember seeing a snow flurry or two when visiting her relatives in the mountains, but that was years ago, and nothing like what she was seeing now.
Everything around her was covered in a white blanket, and strong winds were catching what was falling from the sky and blowing it at an angle giving the appearance of a curtain at an open window being blown to the side to give the occasional glimpse of what was outside it.
I have to find shelter. Ancestors I need shelter, please help me find some. The words were whispered only in the quiet of her mind but she knew from past experience once she thought the words, help would come.
Lin slowed her car to a crawl trying to see through the blowing snow if there was a house, a business, anywhere that she might ask for shelter. Suddenly the wheel wrenched sharply to the right causing the car’s back end to fishtail for a second on the icy road before she again regained control. Were those lights?
Creeping forward her foot barely touching the gas pedal, not even knowing if she was on a road, although it seemed to be one, Lin moved closer and closer to what she was now convinced were lights.
Finally a sign with rotating round lights came into view. “Prairie Knights Casino and Resort.” Lin read out loud to herself and sighed with relief. She had seen a sign advertising this casino earlier and she knew from what it said that it was run by one of the local American Indian tribes.
Lin pushed strands of long inky black hair out of the way and carefully pulled into the parking lot. Visibility was still just about nil but because of the storm the lot wasn't that full and she was able to find a parking space near the front door once she located it.
She switched off the ignition and shivered. I’m thousands of miles from home, there is no way he can find me. She thought to herself, but she was well aware that her ex-husband was looking for her. Her cousin had left a voicemail on her cell phone telling her he had visited their small village looking for her. But I was already long gone by that time.
Lin tightened the belt on the stylish coat and pulled the collar up so that it curled around her lower face. She dropped the keys into her purse and reached for the door handle, turning it then shoving the door open.
A blast of icy wind hit her square in the face and she pulled the collar tighter around her face, shut the door and set the alarm before heading for the glass doors she could see several feet ahead of her. The heels of her boots slid on the slick surface of the snow-covered asphalt and she would have fallen down if a strong hand hadn’t gripped her elbow.
“Easy there.” A mellow voice murmured.
Lin startled nearly knocking them both off balance again when she heard a male voice speaking to her. Fear coated the blood that ran through her veins. Although she knew that not all men were violent, five years with an abuser, a man she had thought she could trust had changed her. It took everything she had not to jerk away from the gentle grasp.
As though sensing her fear, the man let go and moved back. “Are you alright, Miss?” He asked and Lin realized she’d been standing there trembling in his grasp for a moment longer than she had realized.
“I am fine. Thank you for your assistance.” Her voice wobbled with the stilted words, as she bowed her head slightly in his direction. English had never been easy for her, but she was glad now that her grandfather had insisted that she learn it. She could not even imagine the nightmare of trying to traverse America with no understanding of the language. Most Americans while they seemed pleasant enough sometimes didn’t have any patience for those who did not speak or understand their language.
“You’re welcome.” The man replied easily.
When Lin finally looked up at her rescuer all she could see were two eyes as black as onyx framed by silky black lashes staring out from the hood of his dark blue ski parka. He had a scarf wrapped around the lower half of his face and he’d tucked his hands into his pockets.
“Let’s go inside where it’s warm.” He finally said after letting her look her fill.
Lin nodded and began heading in the direction of the lights again, the man shortening the strides of his long legs to match hers. He just wants to make sure I don’t fall. She told herself nervously.
The man was tall and big boned she could tell. Her head wouldn’t even reach his shoulder were she to stand close to him. A cold chill raced down her spine as she thought of how easy it would be for such a large man to hurt a woman. She would have no chance against him if he were to decide he wanted something from her she was unwilling to give. Unconsciously she began walking faster putting as much distance between them as she could. Before she could even reach the door waves of heat flashed through her body, and her chest tightened to the point that it felt as though she couldn’t breath. Her thoughts became a jumble and she realized belatedly that the meeting with the stranger had triggered a panic attack. Seeing a bench Lin sat down and closed her eyes and began breathing deeply and slowly, in and out. Bai is not here. The man that helped me is not Bai. In all likelihood he is a good man. Bai was sick, insane, and he’s not here now. Just keep breathing and you’ll be fine.
Available Spring 2009
(c) Copyright 2009 by Regina Paul. All Rights Reserved.
Everything around her was covered in a white blanket, and strong winds were catching what was falling from the sky and blowing it at an angle giving the appearance of a curtain at an open window being blown to the side to give the occasional glimpse of what was outside it.
I have to find shelter. Ancestors I need shelter, please help me find some. The words were whispered only in the quiet of her mind but she knew from past experience once she thought the words, help would come.
Lin slowed her car to a crawl trying to see through the blowing snow if there was a house, a business, anywhere that she might ask for shelter. Suddenly the wheel wrenched sharply to the right causing the car’s back end to fishtail for a second on the icy road before she again regained control. Were those lights?
Creeping forward her foot barely touching the gas pedal, not even knowing if she was on a road, although it seemed to be one, Lin moved closer and closer to what she was now convinced were lights.
Finally a sign with rotating round lights came into view. “Prairie Knights Casino and Resort.” Lin read out loud to herself and sighed with relief. She had seen a sign advertising this casino earlier and she knew from what it said that it was run by one of the local American Indian tribes.
Lin pushed strands of long inky black hair out of the way and carefully pulled into the parking lot. Visibility was still just about nil but because of the storm the lot wasn't that full and she was able to find a parking space near the front door once she located it.
She switched off the ignition and shivered. I’m thousands of miles from home, there is no way he can find me. She thought to herself, but she was well aware that her ex-husband was looking for her. Her cousin had left a voicemail on her cell phone telling her he had visited their small village looking for her. But I was already long gone by that time.
Lin tightened the belt on the stylish coat and pulled the collar up so that it curled around her lower face. She dropped the keys into her purse and reached for the door handle, turning it then shoving the door open.
A blast of icy wind hit her square in the face and she pulled the collar tighter around her face, shut the door and set the alarm before heading for the glass doors she could see several feet ahead of her. The heels of her boots slid on the slick surface of the snow-covered asphalt and she would have fallen down if a strong hand hadn’t gripped her elbow.
“Easy there.” A mellow voice murmured.
Lin startled nearly knocking them both off balance again when she heard a male voice speaking to her. Fear coated the blood that ran through her veins. Although she knew that not all men were violent, five years with an abuser, a man she had thought she could trust had changed her. It took everything she had not to jerk away from the gentle grasp.
As though sensing her fear, the man let go and moved back. “Are you alright, Miss?” He asked and Lin realized she’d been standing there trembling in his grasp for a moment longer than she had realized.
“I am fine. Thank you for your assistance.” Her voice wobbled with the stilted words, as she bowed her head slightly in his direction. English had never been easy for her, but she was glad now that her grandfather had insisted that she learn it. She could not even imagine the nightmare of trying to traverse America with no understanding of the language. Most Americans while they seemed pleasant enough sometimes didn’t have any patience for those who did not speak or understand their language.
“You’re welcome.” The man replied easily.
When Lin finally looked up at her rescuer all she could see were two eyes as black as onyx framed by silky black lashes staring out from the hood of his dark blue ski parka. He had a scarf wrapped around the lower half of his face and he’d tucked his hands into his pockets.
“Let’s go inside where it’s warm.” He finally said after letting her look her fill.
Lin nodded and began heading in the direction of the lights again, the man shortening the strides of his long legs to match hers. He just wants to make sure I don’t fall. She told herself nervously.
The man was tall and big boned she could tell. Her head wouldn’t even reach his shoulder were she to stand close to him. A cold chill raced down her spine as she thought of how easy it would be for such a large man to hurt a woman. She would have no chance against him if he were to decide he wanted something from her she was unwilling to give. Unconsciously she began walking faster putting as much distance between them as she could. Before she could even reach the door waves of heat flashed through her body, and her chest tightened to the point that it felt as though she couldn’t breath. Her thoughts became a jumble and she realized belatedly that the meeting with the stranger had triggered a panic attack. Seeing a bench Lin sat down and closed her eyes and began breathing deeply and slowly, in and out. Bai is not here. The man that helped me is not Bai. In all likelihood he is a good man. Bai was sick, insane, and he’s not here now. Just keep breathing and you’ll be fine.
Available Spring 2009
(c) Copyright 2009 by Regina Paul. All Rights Reserved.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Contract for No Place to Run...
I'm excited to say I got the actual contract for No Place to Run today! I think I've mentioned this before, but I love getting contracts because it means that's a new book that's going to be out. In this case, No Place to Run will be part of the Amira Press Spring Anthology called Mating Season. The other authors participating are Brenda Steele, Dorian Wallace, and Dahlia Rose, so I know it will be a really spectacular anthology!
I don't have a release date yet, but you can be sure I'll be posting it here when I do. In the meantime you can check out the cover to the right. Enjoy!
I don't have a release date yet, but you can be sure I'll be posting it here when I do. In the meantime you can check out the cover to the right. Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Homecoming to go to print...
Wooo hooo! I found out Homecoming is going to print and will be available on Amazon! So, for those who don't find they like e-books as well as the printed word, you'll still be able to get a copy of Homecoming. I'm really excited about this because even though I personally can take one or the other (mainly because I have a pocket pc I take with me everywhere that has my books on it) I know for some readers, being able to hold a book in their hands, and smell the ink is more important.
I don't know yet when the print version will be available I'm hoping that it will be on April 7, 2009 as with the e-book version, but I'll be sure and post it here with a link as soon as I know when it's available. :-)
I don't know yet when the print version will be available I'm hoping that it will be on April 7, 2009 as with the e-book version, but I'll be sure and post it here with a link as soon as I know when it's available. :-)
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