1st contest winner and Ebook Reader Appreciation Day!

Don't forget that tomorrow - November 16th - is Ebook Reader Appreciation Day at The Story Board and it is going to be a total blast! Well over 30 authors will be entertaining you with excerpts, contests, games, jokes, reviews, blurbs, fun and more! Did I mention prizes galore? If you aren't a member, sign up now! Next month we'll be holding another special day that you'll want to join in as well called Stuff My EStocking!!!! More info to follow very soon :) I hope to see you tomorrow!




Still to come from The Story Board:
November 16th - A special Reader Appreciation Day
November 18th - Jalena Burke
November 21st - Authors from Mardi Gras
December 2nd - Megan Rose
December 6th - Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc
December 15th - Canice Brown-Porter
And many more!

So, a glowing review of Egyptian Cotton came in yesterday from The Romance Studio and left me with big smiles :)
4 Hearts for Egyptian Cotton
This is a fascinating tale that leaves the reader with only one complaint that being that they want more. Hopefully there will be more books like this in the future. Egyptian Cotton by Ann Cory is a sexy tale filled with action and passion that takes the reader on an adventure into an exotic world of shape-shifters.
~Reviewer Anita

Read full review Here






Contest Winner Announcement Winner of a beautiful handcrafted book thong is: JEANETTEJ!!! CONGRATS and confetti! Please email me at anncory_erotica@yahoo.com with BLOG WIN in the subject line and your snail mail addy so I can send you your prize :)

Don't despair!!! There is still another chance to win a book thong! Contest #2 starts today and goes until November 30th. December 1st I'll announce the winner here on the blog. All you have to do is post on any of my posts starting with today's post :) Easy squeezy and you just might win!





I've been busy with edits this past week and it doesn't look like they will be letting up anytime soon, lol. I did receive the print galley of Under a Warlock's Spell, which will be out in print January 10th - yay!





More unique ornaments that you can buy for Christmas! Don't forget - they are on sale until the 19th! They are made of high quality porcelain and come with a ribbon too :)








I'm sending out special holiday cards this year - and if you'd like one, just send me an email to anncory_erotica@yahoo.com with MAILER in the subject line and of course your snail mail.





Question of the week: It seems the hunkie guy below has his mind on stars and stripes, but I'm thinking he should be stripped and making me see stars! So - on the subject of stars and constellations - what star-like name would you give his sexy abs? (Whoever comes up with an extra creative name - will receive a special treat from me)





Okay - I better get back to those edits - before more come my way. Just remember - the holidays are coming up - so be on your best behavior - like me!! Yeah, right, lol

Sexy keepsake ornament and MEA blog

Looking for a sexy and unique keepsake ornament this year?
If you'd like to add a little extra splash this year on your Christmas tree - here's a fun and sexy ornament with a little Ann attitude! *comes with a red ribbon*




These ornaments are on sale for 25% off right now through Nov. 19th - making it the perfect time to get one! Click on the ornament for more information and to buy one for yourself.

Join me today at the Moonglade Elite Authors Blog!
Today I'll be posting excerpts, a sneak peek or two of upcoming books, a poem, jokes, hot pics, and more! Also, today I'm giving away a book thong for a
prize!



So come join me! *make sure you hit refresh every so often*

Drinyian, November Newsletter, and blog contests

Now available: Drinyian by Ann Cory




Blurb:
Artist Jaden has always been fascinated with drawing portraits of Gods. Their power, masculinity, and history fuel her muse. One God in particular, Drinyian, the God of seduction, captures her fancy. When she sketches his picture with such realism, Jaden swears she can feel him. Darkness comes and she awakens in a palace with Drinyian himself asking her to dance.

Drinyian has been waiting years for Jaden to return, and asks her to be his bride. He promises her a life of pleasure and happiness, in the hope that someday she will remember they shared a lifetime before. Jaden must choose between a world she was once part of but has forgotten, and a world she would soon forget.

Excerpt and Buy Link


Also, my November Newsletter is here!

Inside this issue:
· Appearances
· New Release
· Coming Soon
· Book Reviews
· Contests
· Reader Interaction: sign up for holiday card
· Sneak Peek Excerpt
· Amorous Authors Group
· Moonglade Elite Author Group
· Recommended Reading
· Moonglade Network

To receive this newsletter as well as past issues, click Here


During the month of November I am holding 2 blog contests right here. You know, since the holidays are coming up, I find myself in a very giving mood. What terrifyingly difficult task will I have you do in order to be eligible? How much torture will I put you through? Since you asked, I will tell you. In order to be eligible to win a book thong - you have to post this week. I know it's a lot to ask, but I have a feeling you can do it. I will announce the winner here on my blog November 15th. Post = entered. Easy squeezy!! The second contest starts on the 16th and the second winner will be announced November 30th.



~Ann Cory Aphrodisiacs for the Mind

Coming this Friday - Drinyian!!!

Check out my gorgeous cover of Drinyian, due out this Friday, November 10th from Forbidden Publications, courtesy of talented artist ML Benton!



Blurb-
Artist Jaden has always been fascinated with drawing portraits of Gods. Their power, masculinity, and history fuel her muse. One God in particular, Drinyian, the God of seduction, captures her fancy. When she sketches his picture with such realism, Jaden swears she can feel him. Darkness comes and she awakens in a palace with Drinyian himself asking her to dance.

Drinyian has been waiting years for Jaden to return, and asks her to be his bride. He promises her a life of pleasure and happiness, in the hope that someday she will remember they shared a lifetime before. Jaden must choose between a world she was once part of but has forgotten, and a world she would soon forget.

To read an excerpt, click Here

Next Floor Naughty

Yep, that's right - you read the header correctly Next Floor Naughty, which is the new title to my novella recently accepted by Ellora's Cave. I just sent off the signed contract and let me tell you - it feels good! *BG* I can't wait to tell you all about the book, but not yet. OH come on - you KNOW I am a tease ;)



In case you can't get enough of me, there's a fabulous interview over at Two Lips Reviews where I am featured for the month of November! I promise I didn't pay them and I was even on my best behavior. Quite a feat, I know.



I'm almost finished with getting my newsletter together, so expect that to be out sometime next week. Currently my newest contest is up where you can win a Butterfly Kisses Holiday Goodie bag filled with all kinds of holiday goodies :) For all the important information, click Here



New News from Moonglade Elite Authors - we have a brand new author with us :) Doreen Orsini!! I think she's the bee's knees. There's no doubt that she fits right in with the rest of us and we're thrilled to have her! I hope you'll pop over and say hi to her, help make her feel welcome.

I have a feeling you'd like to know who won last week's mini blog contest. Should I tell you now, or make you wait? Okay, okay, I hear ya - I'll wait.
LOL! Just kidding. The winners are .... IRISHEYEZ and LADYVAMPIRE2U!! Congrats to you both :) To receive your copies of Spoiled Candy please email me at anncory_erotica@yahoo.com with BLOG WIN in the subject line.

Finally there are some movies out for the whole family. I definitely want to see Flushed Away and I'm going to have to see Santa Clause 3. I read the reviews, but I've seen the other two and so I have to see this one. It's sort of a tradition. I'd also like to see The Prestige, but may have to wait for it to come out on video. I also want to see A Good Year with Russell Crowe - hot momma! I love to see him smile :) He looks very sweet on the trailers. And Stranger Than Fiction looks funny too. It seems November/December are the times to go see movies now and not during the summer. Anyone seen Borat? It's been getting a lot of hype and great reviews. I must say my curiosity is piqued. Anyhow, I think this weekend we'll see Flushed Away.



Question of the week: If you had to, and I know this is very hard to imagine, but if you had to spend a week with the guy below - where would you want to go?
A)Bahamas B)Any beach will do C)Vacation? Forget about it - he's going to be chained to the bed D)Somewhere in Europe E)My own personal Garden of Eden F)A deserted island, forever and ever G)A luxurious cabin in the woods H)Somewhere no one will ever find us I)Other - but you have to say where ;)



This month at The Story Board:
November 3rd - Lyric James
November 4th - Sophia Danu
November 6th - Crystal Ordonez
November 14th - Marie Rochelle
November 16th - A special Reader Appreciation Day
November 18th - Jalena Burke
November 21st - Authors from Mardi Gras



Authors - there are still plenty of days where you can sign up! Just go to the group and sign up in the Database. You get a whole day all about you to promo to your heart's content, gather some new readers, and let loose! Readers - it is a great way to find some new books for your cyber shelves :)

**Also - especially for Authors - If you'd like to sign up to be part of the Reader Appreciation Day - email Madison Chase (author_madisonchas e@yahoo.com) ASAP to let her know you'd like to join in. If you'll provide a one paragraph bio and information on prizes you'll be giving away, we'll post that to the loop before the event. In a few days I'll send out a blurb about the event so that you can share the info with your readers. Limited to the first 50 authors who sign up!

Here's a great holiday joke that i just had to share:

A woman goes into a tattoo parlor and tells the tattoo artist that she wants a tattoo of a turkey on her right thigh, right up just below her bikini line. She also wants him to put Happy Thanksgiving under the turkey. So the guy does it and it comes out looking real good.

The woman then instructs him to put a Santa Clause with Merry Christmas up on her left thigh. So the guy does it and it comes out looking good too.

As the woman is getting dressed to leave, the tattoo artist says, If you do not mind, could you tell me why you had me put such unusual tattoos on your thighs?

She said, I am sick and tired of my husband complaining all the time that there is nothing good to eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

*snicker snicker* It's a good one, don't you think?



You know, since the holidays are coming up, I find myself in a very giving mood. I'm going to do another blog contest where you can win yourself a book thong! What terrifyingly difficult task will I have you do in order to be eligible? How much torture will I put you through? Since you asked, I will tell you. In order to be eligible to win a book thong - you have to post this week. I know it's a lot to ask, but I have a feeling you can do it. I will announce the winner here on my blog November 15th. Post = entered. Easy squeezy!! The second contest starts on the 16th and the second winner will be announced November 30th.

So what have I been up to? Besides working on my newsletter, I've also been doing a lot of edits, a little writing, and redecorating the house. My edits usually come at the same time, and last week was no exception. I have a love/hate relationship with edits - so I usually come away with a few less strands of hair, lol.

It's been raining a lot here. Very gray, and somewhat cold in the mornings. Speaking of rain, my next book to come out is Blame the Rain, from Samhain. It's a shortie with a release date of November 28th. For a little more about it and an excerpt, go ahead and click Here.



If you want to check out a really fun newsletter, than check out Romance Junkies Haunted Newsletter! I spent about an hour there just because it's so much fun! If you have some time to kill - pop on over:) I have a contest going on in it, but you have to find it, lol.

Oh, I almost forgot, we have some great new things to buy from ourMoonglade Elite Authors Store! Bumper stickers, journals, ornaments, and a candle - with more beautiful things on the way including intimate apparel, mugs, calendars, and tshirts. My favorite are the "Sexy and Loving It" bumper stickers!



Gosh, I feel like there's more I want to tell you - but I guess I'll save all that for my newsletter! Everyone have a fun but safe weekend!

Ellora's Cave and Celtic Love Knots

October is my favorite month, and so far *minus the nasty flu* it's been a very good month :) I'm sorry to see that we're coming to the end of the month - where does the time go? Oh - yeah, I spent 2 weeks of it in bed, lol.

I'm sure everyone knows this by now - as I pretty much shouted it from the rooftops, lol, but I had a novella accepted by Ellora's Cave. Since I'm changing the title a bit, I'll announce the official name soon :) I'm super psyched about this and have been tossing around confetti, chocolate, and all kinds of sparkly, shiny, blue bits all over the place. I apologize for wherever it has landed. *BG*



Another acceptance is a shared collaboration with Brenda Williamson in Celtic Love Knots from Whiskey Creek Press. Our stories are both Celtic themed and of course HOT HOT HOT! My story is titled "Beyond Green Man's Gate" and hers is "Bedding a Mermaid" - I'll let you know when it will be out! Double the heat - double the trouble *BG*

Since I know you are dying to find out - here are the winners of Tainted - LIZ and SHUCK YING!!! Congrats :) Email me at anncory_erotica@yahoo.com with BLOG WIN in the subject line and which format you'd like - HTML or PDF :) Thanks so much for posting!

This week's prize is my latest paranormal erotic treat Spoiled Candy, which is part of the All Hallows Eve line now available from Venus Press. Just post this week and 2 winners will be announced next Monday right here on my blog. Good luck!

Men and chocolate make for a very Spoiled Candy

One bite and you will be addicted.

Hauntingly sinful pleasures arrive in a unique box of chocolates on
Halloween. With each scintillating treat Candy consumes, the soul of a
man is released. As a reward they offer her a lifetime of personal
satisfaction. Whatever, whenever, and however she wants.



5 Lips for Spoiled Candy from Two Lips Reviews!

~Spoiled Candy is possibly the perfect erotic Halloween tale. Ann Cory,
whose imagination indeed seems boundless, has whipped up a
scintillating, sizzling, story sure to spoil any reader. Certainly this
reviewer has been spoiled! For lovers of chocolate and lovers of deep
erotic sensuality beyond the boundaries of the routine and jaded, this
is THE story for Halloween delight! – Reviewer Frost

Full Review
Here

Question of the week - Sure the hottie below looks innocent now, but I've heard he becomes somewhat of a beast in the bedroom. What do you think he likes best to do the rough and tumble on? A) Silk B) Satin C) Egyptian Cotton D) Hardwood floors E) bathtub or F) faux fur rug *hey - I don't do fur*



Coming up this week at The Story Board -
This week our showcases include the talented Louise Bohmer, the authors of The Wild Rose Press, and the authors of Silks Vault! Come show your support and get hooked on some hot new books!

Today is of course my MEA blog day - so pop over and check out hot pics, read some poetry, join in the games, and leave a post! Our ultra cool scavenger hunt is still going strong, but time is running out - so make sure you read those clues!! Even more good stuff coming from the Moonglade Elite Authors in November - so make sure you check back often!



So out of boredom while I was feeling under the weather, I snatched up a couple magazines for some mindless reading. Can we say give me a break? Will someone please explain to me about these celebrity women and their freaky eyelashes? Like each eyelash is individually coated in mascara and fanned out all funky, way up high so that their eyelids are missing - and what is up with the doe-eyed expression? I don't get it. It used to be I wouldn't mind looking like some of the lovely ladies, but I don't feel that way anymore. I'd rather eat, look normal, and keep my brain. It's disappointing. Meanwhile - the guys just keep getting more and more gorgeous - hello!



My son will be having a 4 day weekend due to teacher's conferences - so we'll be getting in some hangtime - which is actually kind of nice. We'll be racing against each other in the CARS PS2 racing game. Seriously, I kick butt, lol. I can't wait to talk with his teachers :) So far he's fairly certain of all his grades except one. I'm really proud of how well he's doing in his guitar class. Over the weekend we found a nice guitar at a reasonable price with a case included. We decided Christmas is too far away and had to snatch it up, lol.

This week is full of catching up, edits, an interview, writing, organization, back to the gym, and of course - play time with my son. I'm really looking forward to Halloween - it's my favorite holiday! The gym part is just a necessary evil!



Okay - guess I better get back to work. Hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Spoiled Candy - One bite and you'll be addicted

Waving hi to everyone from behind a stack of tissue. For my birthday I got the flu - isn't that a great gift? Ugh. I had hoped to be better by now, but unfortunately the nasty bug has got me good. Please feel free to come over and put me out of my misery. Just ignore my very red nose, my Golem-like sounding voice, and the grouchies. Yep - you got it, after a week of this crud I've become a grouch. Sweetie and I have to postpone our anniversary dinner since I was too sick to taste anything. I've spent too much on tissue this week too *shakes head*



Thanks to everyone for the birthday cards, pictures, butterflies, and to those who joined my at The Story Board. I had a great time with everyone!

I haven't really gotten much done, but I've written some new poetry, and poetry is one of my favorite hobbies, so I guess I can't complain too much.



Don't forget I'm at the MEA Blog today. Yesterday we had the lovely Rene Waldon from Forbidden Publications as a guest speaker, and on the 22nd we'll be having the reviewers of Two Lips Reviews with us :) We're now halfway through with our awesome Moonglade Elite Authors Scavenger Hunt!. There's still time to jump in and figure out the clues :)



Before I go further, let me announce the winners of A Haunting in the Cathouse - from last week's blog contest! The winners are: ROBYNL and JOAN so please send me an email to anncory_erotica@yahoo.com with BLOG WIN in the subject line and let me know if you'd like PDF or HTML:) CONGRATS ladies!

This week's prize is a copy of my vampire short Tainted. Just post on my blog this week and you'll be entered to win! 2 winners will be announced next Monday :) Good luck!



Coming this Wednesday, October 18th is Spoiled Candy. Men and chocolate - one bite and you'll be craving more.



I just found out today that Bard of Bristol is number 5 on the top rated erotica list at Fictionwise. Jewel from Midnight Showcase sent out a post on it. Wow - I had no idea. So, thank you to those who have read it and voted favorably, it sure means a lot to me.

Let's see, oh, tomorrow at The Story Board will be some authors from Ocean's Mist Press posting excerpts about their releases. Also this week, on the 20th, will be the Vegas Magic Authors from Cobblestone Press, so if you aren't a member yet, please sign up soon so you don't miss all the great events we host!



I am also happy to share that my story Snowbound was picked as one of the ten stories to be included in Whiskey Creek Press Torrid's Best of Torrid Teasers Vol. 1. It will come out in January 2007 in both ebook and print! I'm very excited about that.

My October Newsletter is out, packed full of goodies for you. Winners of my contests are announced inside. If you haven't signed up, just click Here.

Well, the days have been a blur, but my one cat has been extra spoiled sitting on my lap. Now he thinks he's a permanent fixture, lol. I haven't tasted anything, except port, lol. Been watching a lot of movies and balled my eyes out watching Eight Below. That movie was made to make me cry. It was good, but I'll never watch it again, I felt emotionally exhausted after it was over, lol.

Question of the week:
If ice cream were smeared all over this man's stomach, and you were forced *like that would be tough* to lick it off, what would be your flavor of choice?




Okay, after seeing that picture I think I'm hallucinating, lol. I better go lay down.

Birthday Celebration and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

I had a wonderful weekend, my hubby and son took very good care of me and made my birthday a special one :) Today I'm still celebrating at The Story Board, if you'd like to come on by!


Tonight, when hubby comes home from work, we'll be celebrating his Canadian Thanksgiving - since sweetie is Canadian. It's actually kind of nice to celebrate Thanksgiving twice a year - I get double the excuse to go off the diet and feast! So, to all the Canadians - HAPPY THANKSIVING!!!!



And if you think that is enough partying - we are celebrating our one year wedding anniversary on Tuesday. It's been a lot of fun and all this extra eating means more trips to the gym! lol


Before I go on, let me annouce the blog winners from last week who will win a copy of Haunt Me Taunt Me - LADYVAMPIRE2U and DEBORAH CHAN!! Please email me at anncory_erotica@yahoo.com with BLOG WIN in the subject line and which format you would like. CONGRATS!!!


This week's blog contest prize is a copy of my book A Haunting in the Cathouse. All you have to do is post this week and you are entered to win! I'll choose 2 winners next Monday!


Want a sneak peek of my cover for Spoiled Candy? It's part of the All Hallow's Eve line from Venus Press and will be out October 18th. I soooo cannot wait!


Don't forget the fun things going on with the Moonglade Elite Authors! All month long we're doing a scavenger hunt and yes you can win prizes!! I believe the first 3 clues are already up, with more to come! For all the details, click here.


Today I'll be partying it up both at The Story Board and the MEA BLOG - so say hi and come in your birthday suit!! :)


Question of the day?
Speaking of birthdays, who is going to help me blow out these birthday candles?


Hubby and I went to see the movie The Departed, which believe it or not, was really good. I don't usually like mobster movies, but for whatever reason, it appealed to me. The acting was great and I was left guessing all the way to the end - a rarity in movies these days I find. Afterwards we went to our favorite wine bar, had a glass of Pinot, and listened to a jazz band. Sweetie then treated me to a nice breakfast, lunch, and dinner on my birthday - along with a birthday cake! I got some lovely gifts, but my favorite is always the cards - I love cards. My son wrote me the sweetest poem - it brought me to tears. I'm such a sap, lol


Want another sneak peek cover? This one is Blame the Rain coming late November from Samhain Publishing. Click here.

My newsletter will be out this week - but be sure to check out my new contest for October!


Okay, I'm off to party. I'd love for you to join me! *flinging confetti*

All Tied Up and Sex on a hardwood floor!

Egyptian Cotton ended up tied for 2nd place on the bestseller list at Mardi Gras Publishing for the month of August! If you haven't tried Egyptian Cotton, you don't know what you're missing. Get wrapped up in Egyptian Cotton and feel the luxurious heat





4 cups for Under a Warlock's Spell

Coffee Time Romance gives 4 Cups to my fantasy novel Under a Warlock's Spell from Samhain Publishing
~Ms. Cory has written an action packed story that will keep you turning the pages. The fantasy of magic is brought to life with each page, both evil and good magic. However, if you believe in the magic of love, you will believe that it can conquer all and bring happiness.
~Reviewer Sherry

Full Review Here





5 Kisses from Two Lips Reviews for Night of the Nogitsune

Reviewer Frost says - Ann Cory delivers another satisfyingly character-driven tale, which steams and sizzles all the way through. The plot had this reviewer caught up immediately. Shasta is a well-realized character that is appealing in both her humanity and in her shifted form; the reader just naturally wants Shasta’s success, and Del is a gem of a man! I am so thankful this is the first in a series; I really want to read more of these stories! I sincerely hope Ms. Cory will deliver the next in the Nogitsune series quickly! Night of the Nogitsune Book 1 Wanted is a definite winner.

Night of the Nogitsune available now from Silk's Vault






Moonglade Elite Authors Scavenger hunt is going on all month long! Join us on the blogs, sign up for our newsletter, and play along as clues are given to help you win a fantastic prize!
MEA Scavenger Hunt is Now in Play
Find the Ghouls and Find Your Prey
All Who Enter; Few Will Survive
Are You the Chosen...Will You Thrive
Come and Play...Try your Hand
The Game is Fun and the Prizes Grand!

A new gobblin will be put up every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
1 in the news so you must sign up for the subscription.
There will be 1 posted on each authors site and 1 on each authors blog.
You will be given a clue for each ghoul and it will be posted on our blog.
You must collect them all, and on the last day Oct 31 send the list to:
scavengerhunt@moongladeeliteauthors.com
Please Note: this email addy will not be activated until October 31.

Prizes to be awarded to all who complete the hunt.
A grand prize will be drawn by an independent judge for the grand prize





Busy packed month going on this month at The Story Board - so be sure to join up! This month's schedule:
October 9th - Ann Cory's post birthday bash!
October 13th - Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc's Author Showcase Day
October 20th - Vegas Magic Authors Day
October 25th - Louise Bohmer's Author Showcase Day
October 29th - Silk's Vault Authors Day
October 31st - Karen L. Newman's Author Day

And there are more still to come, including Halloween Genre Week where you get the best of Halloween Books to choose from! Join us today!





Question of the Day - If you had to be trapped in a Haunted House with someone - who would it be? Jenn on the Island is exempt from answering - I know it's Mark Wahlberg ;)





Sweetie has been sick and I'm not feeling so hot myself still. Watched some movies over the weekend and was impressed! Into the Blue was good, and that movie will keep me on my diet/exercise program, lol, Inside Man - was okie dokie, and my favorite - Take the Lead . Like the girl said in the movie - there were some dance numbers in there that were hotter than sex on a hardwood floor! Hottie Antonio Banderas did a fabulous job in the role, and I highly recommend it.





Haunted goodie could be yours! Haunt Me Taunt Me is the blog prize this week. To be eligible - just post on my blog :) I'll announce two winners HERE on Monday!
Blurb: Beware of sultry strangers toting goodies.
In the house of a hundred mirrors, Jake finds his own Halloween treat in the form of some tempting eye candy, but the price to sample could cost him his life.
Haunt Me Taunt Me.