Gentling the Submissive

Gentling the Submissive

Friday, December 28, 2012

P&E Contest

Two of my books are on the list for a contest at P&E for best romance of 2012 and best erotica of 2012. My book Temptation's Hold is on the romance list and my book Broken Halo is on the erotica list. If you liked these books and wouldn't mind taking a moment to vote for them, I'd be really grateful. :)
All you have to do is click the bubble by the title and then scroll down and enter your name and email address. Thanks so much! :)

Here is the link for Broken Halo: http://critters.org/predpoll/novelerot.shtml

Here is the link for Temptation's Hold: http://critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Note About Where the Rebel Flag Still Waves

In case any of you are wondering what happened to my civil war book, Where the Rebel Flag Still Waves, to make a long story short, the rights reverted back to me, so the book is temporarily out of print. I did some major editing and revising on the story. Pink Flamingo Publications has accepted it and the book should come out in March 2014.
While the overall story of Where the Rebel Flag Still Waves is basically the same, here are some of the changes I made: It's still a historical paranormal set in the civil war era, but I turned it from an erotic romance into pure erotica. It used to be a M/F love story, but now it's a M/F/M menage love story. I expanded on the heroine's motives and gave her more depth.
There are also more sex scenes and some kink added, including: more M/F/M menage sex scenes, figging, hot wax play, anal fisting, shaving, clothespins, spanking with a crop, double anal penetration (yes, on the heroine), some more M/F sex scenes, two more M/M sex scenes, two F/F sex scenes, and one F/F/M sex scene.
Oh yeah, and I added in a bear shifter, because bears are awesome, and how can a Southern gentleman with a gunslinger past and a were-bear side to him not be hot and oh so fun? :)
There might be more that I forgot to mention, but basically it's the same story only hotter and with several significant differences.
I really enjoyed writing this book and can't wait for it to come out. The original version of this story was the very first novel I ever wrote, though it wasn't the first book that got published. My writing has improved a lot since then. The previous published book was good, but I have since edited and revised the book to my liking, and the overall results are a stronger, hotter story. :)
If you choose to read the book, I hope you enjoy it. I would also be curious to hear from anyone who happens to read this book as well as read the previous version. Did you like the changes? Which story did you prefer?
I'll post more when I have a release date.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Note About My Books - Erotic Romance vs Erotica

The terms erotic romance and erotica are often used interchangeably when in fact they are two different genres. Similar they are, but different enough to make note of.
Erotic romance is more graphic than mainstream romance. The sex scenes often have more explicit language, but romance is still the key point to the story. The love scenes, while they can be kinky and include things like threesomes, BDSM, etc., are about the romantic feelings between the characters, and erotic romance books generally have either a HEA (Happily ever after) or HFN (Happy for now) ending.
Erotica, on the other hand, is more about the main character's sexual journey than a romance. That doesn't mean there can't be a love story in there. Sometimes there is, but the main point of those books is sexual exploration and self discovery through sex, kink, fetish,etc. It's more about sexual fantasies that people have rather than a gooshy romance that makes you feel cozy. Erotica also doesn't have to necessarily have a HEA or HFN ending, though it can. The sex in these books is far more graphic and can include certain taboos that are not permitted in erotic romance.
I write both erotic romance and erotica, but the reason I'm writing this post is to alert you of the difference if you're not already aware. Some people read both like I do, but there are those who are strictly one or the other and that's why I point this out.
If you have read my erotic romance books and liked them, but have never read dark erotica, you may cringe if you pick up one of my erotica titles. On the other end, if you've enjoyed my erotica and happen to peek at one of my erotic romance books, you may find them too sappy.
My erotic romance books all have a HEA ending, except for the Winchester, Arizona trilogy, because those are a continuing series where all three books are connected. The first two are HFN and the third one is HEA.
The BDSM and sex in my romance books is consensual, though sometimes there might be dubious consent or forced seduction. The heroes, even the flawed antiheroes, are still basically good.
In my erotica books, sometimes there is a HEA ending, but in some books it's more of an open or mixed feelings ending. Some of the sex is consensual, but in some there is forced seduction or elements of nonconsent. Also the content is more graphic than my erotic romance titles. The dark erotica books may include hardcore S&M, watersports, etc. The heroes are usually either antiheroes, or in the case of the Fallen Angels trilogy, villains. They are still love stories, just far more graphic and psychological.
To be clear, I write fiction and sexual fantasies. In real life, sex, S&M, or any such act should always be consensual. However, in fiction, different people have different fantasies. I personally love to read/write forced seduction and on occasion nonconsent if it's done right. Some love it, other don't and that's okay.
Some people love to read about incest. Personally it squicks me out, but I feel that if those people want to read it, they should be allowed to, just as I should be allowed to read what I want. We're all entitled to our fantasies, and even if it doesn't match someone else's, it does't matter.
In real life incest is gross and non-con is wrong. But in fantasy there is nothing wrong with enjoying taboo fiction. We're adults. We know how to separate fiction from reality. As long as one remembers that, then it's healthy to indulge in fiction we find hot and entertaining.





Saturday, December 8, 2012

Contest Winner

Congratulations to Diane Goodman, the winner of the contest! :) You got the most questions right. If you contact me at zoeymarcel4@yahoo.com I will mail your prize to you.
Thank you to everyone who played.
In case anyone is curious, here are the correct answers to the questions:
1. In Haunting Siren, what is the name of Hannibal's parrot?
d) Trouble

2. In Wrestling With Temptation, what is the name of the sorcerer who raised Morrigan from the dead?

b) Raphael

3. In Broken Halo, who breaks Sonya's hymen?

c) Jude

4. In Fleeing Temptation, what kind of coffee does Hilary order?

d) White Andes

5. In Brazen Temptation, what happens when Joaquin kisses Claire for the first time?

b) His dormant heart beats

6. In Temptation's Hold, what pet name does Lucius call Chanel?

c) Princess

7. In Sin Wore a Stetson, what initials does Jade have tattooed on her badonkadonk?

a) I.C.

8. In Badge of Temptation, which of the four men meets Jill first?

d) Logan

9. In both Broken Halo and Broken Vow, which actor was the inspiration for Nimbus?

a) Sean Bean

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Contest For Free Book & T-Shirt

I'm having a contest and the winner gets a T-shirt with the Temptation, Wyoming logo on it, as well as a free book. It can be any of my books or even the new release that comes out on Thursday. If you want it in ebook, then please keep in mind that I only have PDF files to give away. If you're wanting it in print, I'll sign it for you, but I might have to order the book before I mail it to you, depending on which one you want.
How the contest works is you answer the fun (I think it's fun :) quiz below and the person who gets the most answers correct wins. If I have a bunch of ties, I'll write your names down on paper, throw them into a hat (saucepan) and draw a name at random.
You can either post your answers on my blog or you can email them to me at zoeymarcel4@yahoo.com
The contest ends on Saturday December 8, and I will look over everyone's answers at that time. The winner will be announced that evening or the following morning, depending on where at in the world you are.
The questions pertain to my books, one from each book. If you haven't read them all, don't worry, they're multiple choice, so guess away. Have fun and good luck to you! :)

Zoey Marcel Book Quiz:

1. In Haunting Siren, what is the name of Hannibal's parrot?

a) Polly  b) Edgar  c) Styx  d) Trouble

2. In Wrestling With Temptation, what is the name of the sorcerer who raised Morrigan from the dead?

a) Galen  b) Raphael  c) Samael  d) Hannibal

3. In Broken Halo, who breaks Sonya's hymen?

a) Nimbus  b) Cassiel  c) Jude  d) Demornae

4. In Fleeing Temptation, what kind of coffee does Hilary order?

a) Grasshopper  b) Mocha  c) Pumpkin latte  d) White Andes

5. In Brazen Temptation, what happens when Joaquin kisses Claire for the first time?

a) They do it  b) His dormant heart beats  c) He drinks her blood  d) Someone walks into the room

6. In Temptation's Hold, what pet name does Lucius call Chanel?

a) Baby  b) Sugar  c) Princess  d) Babe

7. In Sin Wore a Stetson, what initials does Jade have tattooed on her badonkadonk?

a) I.C.  b) J.F.  c) B.K.  d) K.B

8. In Badge of Temptation, which of the four men meets Jill first?

a) Ben  b) Neil  c) Judah  d) Logan

9. In both Broken Halo and Broken Vow, which actor was the inspiration for Nimbus?

a) Sean Bean  b) Liam Neeson  c) Liev Schreiber  d) Russel Crowe