Thursday, October 11, 2007

Sex has gone down the tubes...


I am rarely surprised at human nature, but this tidbit I just learned has floored me. Have any of you heard of the terms: Supermanning or Spidermanning?

Now, I was just like you. What is this comic book stuff about now and what does it have to do with sex? Well, it's NOT good.

First of all these terms apparently are from a song by Soulja Boy entitled "Crank That" who, amazingly has the #1 song this week on all the charts--R&B and Pop according to Yahoo.

Here are the ugly details:

Supermanning- When a woman turns you down for sex, the man waits until she is asleep, then comes on her back. He then pushes/shoves the sheets onto her back covering the come. It dries and when she wakes up, the sheets are stuck to her...like a cape. Ridiculous.

Spidermanning- You're having sex in the "doggie style" position, when the man climaxes, he captures his come in his hand and spits on the woman' s back so she will think he has ejaculated there. When she turns around, he slaps her in the face with a hand full of semen.

Are you as pissed as I am right now?

Why are people so interested in toxic love? Why is this degradation so "embraced" by the younger people? I can't imagine either of the above scenarios.

**Let me calm down, my blood pressure is rising...**

Give me your thoughts..

Syd

Monday, October 08, 2007

Are you a sports mom?

I can't speak for anyone else but I am the proverbial soccer, football, basketball, track and field, baseball, will whoop you if you say anything bad about my kid mom.

I am the average sport's enthusiasts worse nightmare. I'm the wild-haired woman running up and down the sideline, screaming for you to move the stroller--complete with sleeping baby--out of my way when my kid is about to kick a goal.

I'm the woman standing up, blocking your view in the bleachers when my kid makes a great hit on the running back.

I'm the woman chewing the umpires butt down to gristle when he calls a strike.

I am the woman heckling the referees when they call a foul.

And I'm definitely the woman about to burst your eardrums when my kid is crossing the finish line, first or not.

You see, I LOVE sports. Football is my favorite. I watch games galore and go into a funk when February rolls around. Yet, I can't seem to get into the arena football at all. Just seems worse than high school to me. I am excitable anyways and when it's my flesh and blood playing, it just increases my excitement.

I know many think I need a dose of Prosac...but it ain't gonna happen. And if you say too much, we'll exchange words and...I really don't want to show up on YouTube as a video but I MUST do what I must do to protect my child's honor, right? LOL.

So what about you? You a sport's enthusiast for you kid?

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Hear me roar!

Actually this is an invite to hear my radio interview!


Roar...talk...make the leap, people!

But, if you have the time, take a listen to my interview with Writer's Life chat @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WritersLifeChats/2007/10/05/writers-life-chat.

Get inside my head...

Syd

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Payback has been moved...

If any of you are looking for the next installment in my WIP Payback, Inc., I've moved it over to my MySpace blog. The language was a bit spicy for some so if you can handle the storyline, join me at : http://myspace.com/sydneymolare. As always, please leave feedback!

Monday, October 01, 2007

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Many of you know October is Breast Cancer awareness month. As a woman who has fibrocystic breast disease, surgical biopsies and cyst removals, this disease is never far from my mind. But so far, I've been one of the lucky ones whose "lumpy-bumpy" breasts are noncancerous.

With all these things on my mind, I wanted to give away four Victoria's Secret gift card to just celebrate all things feminine. No, no purchase necessary. Just stop by and leave a comment on any of my blogs and that will do. I'll draw a name each week.

And remember, think pink!

LaDonna Tutt stopping by to tame a hide or two...

LaDonna Tutt, author, moderator and dominatrix extraordinaire will be sizzling our sensual senses over on my erotic blog- Pout Erotica, www.thepout.blogspot.com .

LaDonna...who knows what she'll have in store, but hold onto your honey or your battery powered toys...you'll probably need them soon.

She'll be there beginning later on tonight! Stop by and leave a comment!

Friday, September 28, 2007

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Introducing Penelope Flynn!

ARE YOU BEING “VICK”TIMIZED?


With the fervor of the Michael Vick dog fighting scandal on the wane, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the real issues…the important issues that have sprung fully-formed from the media circus.

Now, I am no hater of dogs. I have some four-legged friends of my own but my focus is not on the dogs but on the man who got “dogged-out”.

Early on when the story just started receiving national attention, Michael; Vick was quoted in some periodical saying:

"I'm never there. I'm never at the house," Vick said. "I left the house with my family members and my cousin. They just haven't been doing the right thing. The issue will get resolved."

By law, Vick is accountable for his property even if he was not present and could still face charges.
"It's unfortunate I have to take the heat behind it. If I'm not there, I don't know what's going on. It's a call for me to really tighten down on who I'm trying to take care of. When it all boils down, people will try to take advantage of you and leave you out to dry. Lesson learned for me," Vick added.


Sound familiar? To way too many of us it does. You know…despite all the trials and tears you go through to succeed, no matter how many hours you put in and the levels of sacrifice you suffer, there’s always that cousin or brother or friend who can’t wait to tell you how easy you’ve got it. They’re the ones who are always “crying poor mouth” and can’t seem to stop reaching for a handout. And God forbid if you ever say “no” to one of their requests. Then you’re the stuck-up bitch, the hatin’ sell-out, the selfish arrogant asshole.

Imagine poor Michael Vick, still trying to “keep it real” with people who’d just as soon sell him out as they would change their clothes. It’s not too much of a stretch to believe that all those hangers-on secretly hated him. They were most likely jealous of his talent, jealous of his money, jealous of his fame. They probably couldn’t wait for him to fall from grace so they could say, “See you’re no better than we are. All your money, your talent, your fame. It didn’t protect you from this shit.”

And of course Michael was right. He was left standing high and dry. No one even knows the names of the self-serving turncoats who lived off Michael’s dime then pointed their greasy fingers at him when the water got hot. But they’ll all remember Michael.

Now the real homework is to flush out the parasites in your own life…to kick over the rocks and reveal those scurrying creatures to the light of day and send them packing. You know the ones in your life that only support you when it’s beneficial to them. Or who always need help but never seem to offer any to anyone else. How many of these people are sapping away your energy, you life’s blood, your happiness? Take a long hard look at the people in your life and ask yourself…Are you being Vicktimized?

~A Penny for your thoughts… Penelope Flynn

© Penelope Flynn

Get Ready, Penelope Flynn about to heat up the house!

Hello guys! Author Penelope Flynn will be my next guest on my Global Blog Tour. She'll be making her presence known later on today. So sit back and relax 'cause Ms. Flynn is an erotica/romantica author whose writing will give you a "love hangover."

Smooches!

Monday, September 24, 2007

Payback, Inc.- 2nd installment

Here is part 2. Oh, you MUST read part 1 to understand Part 2. :)
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Slippery pussies.

Sweaty balls.

Perfume floating over the musk.

Cigarette smoke.

The odors blended, wrapped around me as I opened the bar door. My nose twitched, head throbbed harder. Wished I’d swallowed an aspirin, drank a V8 and hit the bed. But I’d taken the cheddar so it was time to do the do.

The bar was crunk. Booty clapping. Slow grinding. Laughing. Indecent propositions.

The smoke choked, invaded hair, clothes and pores. Music thumped, the speakers obviously turned up to LOUD AS HELL.

My head pounded harder.

The shuffling crowd on the dance floor got my attention as I positioned my hips on the stool.
They hovered around a couple. Spotlit. Jamming by themselves. The man, damn what a specimen he was—huge, dark and nattily dressed. His partner was no slouch either. Every man in the room would give her the street title, dimepiece. Their bodies writhed, contorted to the pulsing samba beat.

Touch. Back away. Brush. Hump.

But this samba wasn’t the usual. They’d put added some Caribbean flavor in the Latin dance—exaggerated pelvic movements and thrusts. Dry-fucking.

My labia twitched as the man’s tongue slid down the woman’s neck, saliva trail glinting in the dim light. Long fingers massaged her stomach before skimming up, cupping her fabric-encased breasts.

I crossed my legs, stopping the sexual impulses trying to grab a foothold. Why waste time on shit going nowhere? Besides, I wasn’t here to get laid but to do a job on Mr. Hunk himself. John Pendergast. The mark. A cheating husband who I’d being paid—very nicely, I might add—to get the goods on by his wife. My partner, Schi, was the woman he was all over. The dumb fuck.

Lick.

Nibble the ear.

Squeeze the ass.

Whisper sweet bullshit in her hair.

That’s it baby.

I sipped my Singapore Sling and snapped shots of their antics with my spypen. I had two back up pens in my purse. No client will ever say we underwhelmed them, that’s for sure.
The music ended with the John’s lips pressed obscenely between the valley of the Schi’s tits.
This joker been at this crap so long, felt his game was so tight he didn’t look around; try to hide. His dirt was out front where any one vaguely interested could witness it for themselves.

The hair rose suddenly on the back of my neck.

Cold fingers scratched up my spine.

My nose lifted, became one with its mammalian cousins.

Sniffed.

Cayenne pepper. Fecund earth. Metal. Blood.

The scent was no stranger to me. It meant only one thing: Trouble.

I straightened as I scanned the room, my hand lightly fingering the shank in my purse. Flat, hard plastic with an edge grinded down to razor thinness, it breezed past metal detectors but could slice to the bone.

My radar honed in on one specimen striding confidently my way. Strobe lights illuminated his form in snatches.

John Coffey in The Green Mile.

Gone dark tan.

Plus an earring.

Satan in a suit.

Danger seeped from his pores, fluoresced like neon daggers.

I let my eyes slide past, turned back to the bar, uncrossed my legs, fingered the shank again. He took the stool next to me. Cologne teased my nostrils. A hand was placed open-palm near mine.

Looking up, my eyes were captured by a pair of hazel ones surrounded by a goateed, caramel face.

“I’m Meylon. Let me buy you a drink?” The voice and exterior didn’t match. He looked GQ smooth but what I heard told another story. Gritty. Rough around the edges. Hood gone to school. Gutter been upgraded. Menace to society cloaked in a high end suit.

An unwanted distraction.

“Mo, and I’ll have another Singapore Sling.” Ignored the hand and tossed back the last of my drink, my brain screaming Watch his ass!

I should be scared…but I’m not. Cassieta Modine ain’t afraid of too much. Just God and a gun and he’s neither.

He glanced at the sweaty couple leaving the floor. Bodies fused.

“Know them?”

“No.” Taut, fake smile.

“Can’t tell.” Voice rumbled, hardened. Street trying to come out.

“They put on a good show and I don’t want to miss the encore if there’s one.” Eyebrow lifted. A dare.

“Ahem. A voyeur.” He stroked his goatee.

I held his eyes. “Hey, if they don’t mind fucking in front of me, I’m damn sure gonna watch.”

“Touché.” His hands moved downward, stroked my exposed back.

This is a bold brother here. Playing me cheap.

I stiffened, removed his hand. That door had been welded shut for a while.

“My bad. Guess I’m moving too fast for you.” Palms in surrender. A seasoned playa’s move.

“For yourself, too.” Read my mind: Playa be gone.

Smirking now, Meylon turned to the bartender. “Freshen our drinks, would you?”

I shifted away, watched the couple now situated in a booth. Still at it. John’s hands were inside the V of Schi’s dress, obviously pulling her nipples, his tongue licking her lips.
I maneuvered the spypen up and in their direction, clicking imperceptibly.

Meylon followed the direction of my eyes. “That your man or something?”

I turned back to my fresh drink, kept the couple in my periphery. “What do you think?” I gave him a hard step-the-fuck-off stare.

“Looks like you’re more interested in some Bama and his woman than this hot-blooded sexy mothafucka in front of you. Not cool. Not cool at all.” Eyes like diamonds. Gutter swarmed just beneath his skin.

I scanned him from his closely cropped head to his indented waist down to his Kenneth Cole encased toes. He’d probably been told he was all that and a few buckets of KFC too. Since his groupies had already given him the 4-1-1, no need for me to add to it. “Like I said, I don’t want to miss any encores.”

He leaned closer, liquor-sweetened breath bathed my face. “Hell, we could be the encore. Mo…I so want to—”

I held up my hand. Cut him off. “Please. Give it a rest. Okay?”

I was not in the mood for some new variation of a trite come-on and I think I’ve probably heard them all. “Baby you are so fine” or “When my eyes met yours, I knew you were the mother of my children”, only problem is, they forgot to add the “So…let’s fuck tonight” to the end of them. And that’s all they wanted to do. But, I’m not interested.

Nostrils flared.

Dark pools bored into mine.

Hood was about to make my acquaintance.

Stalemate.

John and Schi suddenly rose from the booth, coats in hand.

Showtime!

Without another word, I swung from the barstool and strode towards the door.

“Hey!” Meylon called after me.

I didn’t even break stride. I had work to do.

“Hey! Mo! I know you hear me!”

Closer.

I kept walking until a hand grabbed my upper arm; stopped me in my tracks. With ease of practice, I grabbed his thumb, twisted and lifted upwards. He cussed in pain. Seeing a chair next to us, I gave him a solid punch to the solar plexus. He grunted and slumped forward. I caught him, roughly pushed his gasping body into the chair.

His eyes spoke volumes as they bored into mine.

Time shifted.

Tugged.

I tore my eyes away and without another glance, walked out the door and onto the street, Meylon’s eyes haunting me as I began the second phase of my night work.

I jogged over to my nondescript Crown Victoria and cranked the engine while watching the door. John’s Mercedes was parked five cars up.

They exited the club still doing the “my new Boo” shit, hugged up tighter than welded metal. Schi gave a discreet “thumbs up” sign before he seated her in the car. I let a few vehicles pass by before I pulled out to trail them. A busted taillight— courtesy of yours truly— made surveillance an easy task.

Ten minutes of riding, plotting…trying to rid the memory of Meylon’s eyes from my mind before they pulled into the Grommet Hotel. I whistled. This hotel started at two-fifty a night. That John Pendergast would spend that kind of money on a woman he just met spoke volumes.

I parked across the street from them, grabbed my suitcase purse and strutted towards the entrance. The attendant opened the door, a pleasant greeting sliding from his lips. John retrieved his key from the desk clerk. I strode towards the elevators, my progress hidden from the front desk. They followed on my heels, entered together.

“Floor?”

“Ah…” John looked down at the key, “ah…twelfth.”

I pushed the correct button. John ignored me, began fondling Schi before the doors closed completely. That’s all right. His exhibitionist ass will know who I am in a few.

The elevator slid smoothly upward before stopping with a ding. I held the door open button, watched as they shuffled out, arms wrapped around each other like a cocoon. I followed, stopped and stared at the arrow signs. Made it appear to anyone watching I was trying to locate my room.

The cocoon ambled down the hallway to my left. John fumbled with the key then finally got it right. I retraced their steps.

Adrenaline was surging. It was the put-up-or-shut-up point of the game. If our plan played out like I hoped, John should be washing his balls, anticipating Schi riding his swollen dick.

A light knock.

Schi immediately opened the door. No words. None needed. The toilet flushed as I sat my bag on the nightstand.

John stumbled out, erect cock leading the way. Pulled up short when he spied me.

“Who the hell…what the hell…” Confused eyes vacillated between me and Schi. “What’s going on here?”

“Baby, I thought we’d finish the night off with a bang!” Schi walked over, boldly began massaging his pole through his shorts. Girl might be many things but shy ain’t one of them. Kisses rained down his neck and chest for added persuasion. “I thought you’d enjoy a threesome. Hell! What man doesn’t?” Laughter.

He closed his eyes. She pulled his rod free. The war in his head played out on his face then, his traitorous body overrode his sensible mind; consented to anything and everything.

That’s my boy.

Schi maneuvered him onto the bed. I joined the party, rubbed him all over his chest, ran my fingers through his bush. Rough hands pushed into the neckline of my dress, freed my tits. John moaned low while Schi stroked, bit his chest.

While John sucked my tits, I reached behind me, removed two sets of handcuffs. Schi never stopped biting as I passed one set over John’s closed eyes. I mouthed the numbers.

Snap.

John’s eyes flipped open. Before he could fight, we snapped the other end to the iron headboard.
That was good. Ropes could be messy.

Pupils dilated. “What the fuck is going on! I don’t do no freaky tying up shit! Turn me loose!”

We ignored him, grabbed a leg, planned to handcuff his ankles to the footboard. This joker read our minds. He thrashed out; feet swinging wildly.

“Watch out!” I yelled just before his foot connected with Schi’s chest. She thumped onto the floor. Hard.

“What’s this shit about?!” Spittle flew onto my face.

This beyotch better be HIV negative!

I was angry now, punched his punk ass in the stomach, silencing him. Grabbed a now-complacent foot and handcuffed the ankle to the footboard. Repeated with the other ankle before checking on Schi.

She was shook up, but otherwise unhurt.

“What…is….this…about?”—gasping now, eyes wide—“My… money… is… in… my…wallet.”

I tsked him. “This is not about money, at all.” Not from him, anyway.

“Well…what is it about?” Voice grew stronger, meaner. “I mean, I pick up this bitch at a bar,” –eyes darted to Schi— “and you join us and tie me up. If it’s not about money, then what the fuck is it about?”

Funny thing about me and Schi. You can think we’re bitches all you want. Just don’t call us one.

Schi shimmied over to my bag, retrieved a short whip.

“Wait, girl. Don’t mark him up!” She was a take-no-prisoner witch when angered. And calling her a bitch will do it every time.

“I’m not gonna mark this asshole up. I’m just making sure that Mrs. Pendergast gets her money’s worth. Grab the damn camera!”

I did so with a smile.

“My wife!” John sputtered. “What the hell does she have to do with this?” We waited. Head finally cocked to the side; realization dawned. “I’ll pay you double what she’s paying you! How much is it?”

“Save your money, sweetie. After you called me a bitch…I’d do this for free.” Schi’s saccharine smile didn’t reach past her nose.

“You bitches, you! I’m gonna get you for this! You don’t know who you’re fucking with!”

I shook my head. Screw yourself into a tighter corner.

John pulled, pushed and wiggled in an effort to free himself. Waste of time. We were that good.

“Ready?”

“As ever.”

I positioned the camera. Schi slapped John’s exposed rod with her bare hand. His mouth opened in anguish. Schi positioned her fat nipple close—but not too close—to his open mouth. I chuckled as I snapped. It looked like ole boy was taking a break from sucking, ecstasy etched on his face.

Schi sat on his chest, inched her body forward. John bucked, knew what was about to go down. She stopped scant inches from his mouth, thigh-locked his face. On celluloid, it’d look like he was going downtown, especially when Schi arched her back and palmed her own breasts.

My panties wet as I watched.

John panted, watched me. Smelled my sex, his deflated erection rising to attention.

Schi changed positions, leaned towards the stiffening cock. John pushed upwards, fooled himself into believing this shit was real. Schi’s hair fell forward, shielded her lips and the top part of his rod. From my sideview: straight up fellatio.

And half of the estate goes to Mrs. Pendergast!

Schi wrapped the whip around the base of his rod, gave the shot a sex-frenzy feeling. Like he and she were really into this thing. John grunted, shifted around, tried to locate her mouth obviously was really into this thing.

After filling up two memory cards, Schi slid off the bed, began putting on her clothes.

“What? That’s it?” Frowns sprouted. “I’m really not getting any? This is really for my wife?” Fear returned to his voice.

“Yep. You’re not and it is.” I returned the camera to my purse.

“What about the keys? You aren’t going to just leave me here like this, are you?”

Eyes vacillated again, until finally discerning the answer.

Let the groveling begin!

“Please. Please. Don’t do this.”

John rattled the cuffs, arched, yanked and pulled. I never turned to look at him, my job now finished.

His anger returned like a tsunami.

“I’ll get you bitches! I’ll cut your hands off and slit your throat! You don’t know who you’re fucking with!” John screamed at my back.

Give me a dollar for every time I’ve heard that statement or one of its variations, and I’d be a damn millionaire.

“Ready, girl?”

Schi straightened her clothes and stood.

“Ready.”

We walked out the door without another glance at John. He continued shouting obscenities at out back. The door clicked shut, we high-fived each other and sista’ strutted towards the elevator.

Ahhhhhhhh. Another lying/cheating/philandering asshole bites the dust.

We were hugging when the huge shape rounded the corner.

Face hard.

Eyes locked on mine.

Intent: obvious.

The alarm clock screamed.

Payback, Inc.- 1st installment

Well guys, while I'm waiting for my next guest to arrive, I wanted to get some feedback on my WIP entitled, Payback, Inc. Would love to hear if you think my main character is too "masculine." But here it is:

CHAPTER 1


The atmosphere in the bar was electric. Smoke hugged the ceiling like smog; strobe lights barely penetrating. The speaker’s volume was obviously turned up to LOUD AS POSSIBLE. It took great effort to think, much less converse.

The crowd on the dance floor was gathered around a couple. Center stage. The floor all to themselves. The man was extremely tall, dark and impeccably dressed as was his partner, an equally tall, mocha-colored, blonde bombshell. Their bodies writhed to the samba music. Swing in. Swing out. Twirl. Spinning tops whirling across the floor. But this samba wasn’t the usual. They’d added an African flair to the Latin dance—exaggerated pelvic movements and thrusts. Dry-humping.

My lower lips twitched as the man’s tongue followed the curve of the woman’s neck, saliva glistening in the light. Fine-boned hands massaged her stomach then skimmed up, ever…so…slowly to cup her fabric-encased breasts. I crossed my legs in agony; gave the barstool a futile private lap dance.

As the hormones zinged through my body, I reminded myself of why I was there in the first place. Him. The mark. The errant husband sexing it up with whoever, whenever. This whole scene was courtesy of his wife — the one footing my bill.

Hands shaking, I snapped a few shots of the couple’s antics with my spypen. The music ended with the man’s lips—succulent lips meant for licking, biting, sucking, kissing—pressed deep between the valley of the woman’s breasts. In fact, his lips had me so ensnared, I failed to sense the danger behind me.

Big danger.

Turning back to the bar, I found my eyes captured by a pair of hazel ones surrounded by a goateed, enigmatic face. Cologne teased my nostrils. Strobe lights illuminated him in snatches. From what I could see, I liked—caramel, tall and built like a male brickhouse. Danger should have been tattooed on his forehead like a neon sign. He was the kind of man your mama warned you to watch out for...the kind of man you wanted to sheet wrangle without even knowing his name.

I should be scared, but I’m not. Cassieta Modine ain’t afraid of too much. Just God and a gun and he’s neither.

He glanced at the couple leaving the floor, bodies fused. “Know them?” His deep voice rumbled like a cello plucking my backbone.

My eyes darted to the couple then back. “No.”

Who is this man?

“Looks like you want to.” No facial expression. Danger pheromones strummed my nerves.

“Naw. They were just putting on a show. I don’t want to miss the encore if there’s one,” I flipped, determined not to be ruffled by this unnerving stranger.

“Ahem. A voyeur.”

I coughed over my drink before regaining some composure. “Not really. But, hey, if you don’t mind screwing where I can see, I’m damn sure gonna watch.” I struggled to sound confident.

“Touché.” His hands lightly touched my exposed back.

This is a bold brother here. Putting his hands where nobody asked him; assuming was okay with me…I don’t tell him to remove his hand.

“I’m Meylon. Let me buy you a drink.” His lips parted; showed blinding white teeth that belonged on dentures.

“I’m Mo. I’ll have another Singapore Sling,” I tossed back along with the last of my drink.
He placed the order while his fingers continued their light assault over my back.

“Mo, huh? The only Mos I know are guys. Is that short for anything?”

Here we go. I usually get this question when I give them my name and it always rubbed me the wrong way.

“Meylon. Is that short for anything?” Sarcasm dripped from my voice.

“No. It’s the name my mama gave me. You?” Eyebrows lifted, daring me to lie.

“We’re in the same boat.” The lie slid from my tongue easily.

I glanced at the couple now situated in a booth. Still going at it. The man’s hands were now inside the V of her dress, her tongue flicking over her lips.

Damn!

My stomach clenched involuntarily. I needed another photo but how the hell was I gonna get one with Mr. Meylon breathing my air in as I breathed out?

Meylon followed the direction of my eyes. “You sure I’m not intruding?”

I turned my legs back to the bar, keeping the couple in my periphery. “No. Why’d you say that?”

“Looks like you’re more interested in them than me. That’s a first,” he laughed, motioning to the bartender to refill my drink.

Waiting for my next drink, I scanned him from his closely cropped head to his indented waist down to his Stacy Adams encased toes. His statement was probably true.

I sipped the potent nectar before replying, “Like I said, I don’t want to miss any encores.”

He leaned closer. “We could be the encore. Excuse me for being so forward, but Mo…I so want to be up in you.” His liquor-sweetened breath caressed my face.

Goodness!

Two pairs of eyes locked on each other; smoldered with sexual energy. My pelvis tilted; the alarm in my head screamed. I squeezed my thighs tighter, gulped of my drink, tried to hide my jangling nerves.

Then he licked those lips.

Goddamnit!

Mental images of his unclothed physique made my body flit hot, cold. Flashes of his lips nibbling
on my earlobe, my neck, up and spine, my toes, my ni—Stop it, girl! Stop it!
I inhaled and exhaled slowly, the AC cooling the flash sweat coating my upper lip, rimming my
hairline.

My attention was mercifully diverted as the couple suddenly rose from the booth, coats in hand.

“Your friends are leaving,” Meylon said in my ear, his breath searing my lobe.

I leaned back; slowed the pace. “They aren’t my friends,” I emphasized.

He straightened and opened his jacket. “Mine either,” he growled just before the nose of the .45 cleared his coat.

Shit!

Guns, particularly ones I’m not holding, are something that do scare me.

Then, the couple was upon us.

Meylon ignored me as he slid from his stool, stopped in front of the man.

“What the hell are you doing?” My body tensed, eyes looked for any opportunity to disarm him quickly.

Meylon sneered, aimed the gun at the mark’s chest. “Oh, this how it is? You think you can run around and screw my woman and this woman and that? I’ll kill you!”

Someone screamed, “He’s got a gun!” People surged towards the exits.

The man’s face was contorted in fear. The woman’s, a portrait in fright—eyes wide; mouth in the proverbial “O.” The man roughly pulled the woman between him and the gun.

You chickenshit, you!

I had to get control of the situation.

Front kick to the gun hand.

Chop to his exposed neck.

He grunted but he held onto the gun.

Damn!

I punched his head, his neck and chest; felt the solid thuds.

But…they didn’t seem to faze Meylon.

It was a confirmed fact when he pimp-slapped me with the gun. I flew backwards; thudded into
the bar. Crazed eyes pinned me to the floor.

“Bitch, you’ve lost your damn mind!” he snarled.

I knew this wasn’t a Matrix moment as I watched his finger slowly cock the gun, my fight or flight instinct suddenly…paralyzed.

What about our conversation?! What about how you wanted to be all up in my stuff?! my mind screeched.

His eyes held mine, a muscle twitching along his cheek.

His shoulders relaxed; he stared at the floor then back at me.

Then he shook his head.

I relaxed, felt a reprieve, readied mentally for my next attack

A smile, showcasing those beauteous lips and teeth which…morphed into a snarl as his hand lifted; finger squeeze the trigger—

SSSSTTTOOOPPP!

The dream ceased.

Breathe.

Everyone knows that if you die in a dream, you’re dead for real.

Breathe.

The curtains fluttered from the central air; the luminous second hand on my clock ticked on my nightstand, affirming I was still alive.

Breathe.

Suspended between consciousness and sleep, unable to will myself to move, speak or even open my eyes. Ineptness. A state in which I’ve always been afraid. Scared of…I don’t know. Maybe ghosts communicating with me. Maybe the devil holding me captive. Maybe of being suspended in this state…forever. I pushed those thoughts to the side; willed myself to not be afraid because I knew I was alive. The incessant ticking was a constant reminder.

Breathe.

Yet, I almost died. A black belt in judo, numerous self-defense training sessions and I…choked. This helplessness gnawed my brain, worried my soul. Would I fail when I needed me the most?

Breathe.

Get it together, Mo! What was that sissypunk crap you just pulled? You badder than this! You ain’t never ever been nobody’s punk!

Correct.

I slowly calmed; heart rate followed suit as the dream world slowly pulled me into its depths.

Rewind...

Friday, September 21, 2007

Ms. Minnie continues to do her thing!


I fell in love with The Seduction of Mr. Bradley and worked it until it breathed. It is a love story between conflicted individuals. Bill Bradley is bisexual. I learned an interesting development while writing this novel. Brokeback Mountain—a film from a short story by Annie Proulx about “...a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys.”—won three Oscars in 2005.

According to IMBC.com, Ms. Proulx was born August 22, 1935. I was born May 16, 1936. She finished Brokeback Mountain December 2005; I completed my first draft of Mr. Bradley near that same period and published November 2006. In the end, my hope is that this novel blazes a path to a greater understanding of and by humankind.

Thank you so much for reading my Hist/story. And Thank You, Sydney for the opportunity!

Minnie E Miller
Author of The Seduction of Mr. Bradleywww.millerscribs.comwww.myspace.com/minnie_ewww.msprissy-dreamweaver.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Ms. Minnier E. Miller continues...



My flavor for the paranormal manifested in my spiritual soul while attending the première musical, The Phantom of The Opera. That little outing was very very expensive—I took two others with me—but well worth it...

I saw sooo many possibilities in Phantom. It was as if my muse took flight. I just hung on and followed it. I was already working on a manuscript titled Precious Angel; I changed the titled to Blue Lady Rising. I've been writing that MM for 10 years! I'm still rewriting it. I put her aside and started writing Catharsis, a book of three short stories: two were about vampires and the third, Connecting, was a love story. I'm not too pleased with that one. Catharsis was my first venture into self-publishing. It kicked my butt, and made me question my sanity, but I put it out there anyway.
Minnie E Miller
Author of The Seduction of Mr. Bradley
http://www.millerscribs.com/
www.myspace.com/minnie_e
www.msprissy-dreamweaver.blogspot.com/

Monday, September 17, 2007

Minnie Miller Continues to Shine!


My creativity had pushed to the forefront of my mind in 1976. I enrolled in The Chicago School of The Art Institute—the “Tony” art school.


At the school, my activist mind came alive. African Americans were being ignored, although there many very, very talented artists in our groups, especially our young men. I was mad as hell and said, “I’m not taking anymore,” and left after a three semesters. I met an African American lawyer while working at the ACLU. I became his secretary. In his private practice, he was the lawyer for the Black Panther Party. That's a book in itself. I have years of journals hidden away. I won’t go into it here.



Minnie E Miller
Author of The Seduction of Mr. Bradley
The Seduction of Mr. Bradley
http://www.millerscribs.com/
www.msprissy-dreamweaver.blogspot.com/ www.myspace.com/minnie_e


Sunday, September 16, 2007

Let's Welcome Author Minnie Miller to the Stage!

I have been writing for many more years than the fourteen I consider my serious literary period. A little history about me.

My last full time job was with the Office of the Mayor of San Francisco as special assistant to his press secretary. While there, I coauthored The San Francisco Mayor's Summit for Women, Summit Report 1998. I retired in 1999, left San Francisco, landed in Atlanta, Georgia, and worked in the City Council's Communications office as a freelancer. Heeding a whisper from my subconscious, I returned home but couldn't sit still. To my amazement, NBC5 Chicago, WMAQ TV hired me part-time in the newsroom. The news junkie in me loved it.

Minnie E Miller
Author of
The Seduction of Mr. Bradley
http://www.millerscribs.com/
www.msprissy-dreamweaver.blogspot.com/ www.myspace.com/minnie_e

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Simply Sydney Global Blog Tour!

Get ready to be entertained, folks. Beginning next week, I'll began my Simply Sydney Global Blog Tour. That's correct, beginning next week, I'll have a myriad of fellow authors, publicists and book affectianos here talking about, what else? BOOKS!

And don't forget, I have a few other blogs, so I'll keep you informed of who is starring where. It should be a load of fun and will introduce you all to great new reads. Hope you'll stick around for the ride.

Syd

Friday, August 31, 2007

How long should a sex scene be in a book?

Guess you can tell I'm back to writing. All true, but I'm still reading my 2 - 5 books a week also. Well this novel I'm reading now--Nameless Book--has a threesome that, I swear, takes up 3 chapters. I kid you not. After reading all that rubbing, and kissing and **********and********* for doggone near 30 pages, I was exhausted just like the characters.

And don't get me wrong, it wasn't that the writing wasn't up to par. It was. I just wondered if it was overkill and kinda of pushing the envelope to let the menage-a-trois become the plot versus the action/adventure plot it began with. Here I am ready for the next sex session while forgetting the reason the book was written in the first place.

So, how long (minutes reading or pages) do you think a sex scene should be. Would 30 pages be too long for the same characters? I would love to hear from you.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Hello World!

Wow, folks, it's been a minute since you've heard from me. I was hit hard, hard, hard by the death of my number one supporter and encourager--my mother--in May. My writing muse tactfully decided to go into mourning with me and I must tell you, I've written barely a conherent sentence since that time. But then this past weekend....something just "clicked."

Seriously. I felt an easing of grief and lightness to my physical being. And let me tell you, delicately, the activities in the wee hours of the morning were....off the chain! So as my spirits lift, my writing will return. And I'm in the middle of some very "interesting" ones. Stay tuned and strap on your seatbelt. Payback, Inc. is on its way.....

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Sex Weed

Think you've had some Mary J, uh uh, not until you read Sylvia Hubbard's "Sex Weed!" She's headlining at The Pout, www.thepout.blogspot.com . The two installments I've read so far will definitely hook you. So take a ride on the wild side and enjoy the read while you are at it.

Syd

Monday, April 02, 2007

Sylvia Hubbard Headlining for April!

Good folks, Sylvia Hubbard, suspense author extraordinaire will be headlining in my alter ego site--The Pout (Pout Erotica) for the month of April. Please take time to stop by. If you haven't read her works, you are in for a treat.

www.thepout.blogspot.com

Thursday, March 29, 2007

10 Things You Didn't Know About Author Sheila Goss


1. Although my name is spelled "SheLia," it is pronounced exactly the same as the more common spelling "Sheila."
2. Ideas for my books come to me in my dreams.

3. As much as I love to read, I can't read while a car or plane is in motion because it makes my head hurt.

4. According to my Aunt Carole Lee, I've been reading since I was four.
5. My first published work was not a novel, but a poem back in 4th grade.

6. I wanted to be a Southern University Dancing Doll, but was too scared to try out.
7. At one time, my career goal was to be an FBI agent; which is probably why I enjoy reading and writing suspense stories.

8. I have no kids.

9. I had a crush on my college professor - Mr. W. (& a crush on LL Cool J).

10. When writing in other genres besides women's fiction or romance, I use a pen name.

Visit one of Shelia's blogs:
http://www.ohnosheliadidnt.blogspot.com/ or her website: http://www.sheliagoss.com/.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Sheila Goss will be Guest Blogger on Thursday!

Best selling author, Sheila Goss- My Invisible Husband, Rose are Red, Violets are True- will be the guest blogger on Mental Ruminations tomorrow. Stay tuned to see what she has to say.

Peace out.

Syd

Beating the Buying Curve--In Fiction [Reprint]

Thought this was a unique outlook on determining what to write in order to sell.

When you write fiction to SELL, you don't need to know what is Currentlyselling on the bookshelves, you need to know what's GOING To Sell. Books take time to write, and even more time to get published; like a yearor more. By the time the novel appears on the bookshelf, the market (thebuying readers) may have already started looking for something else. To beatthe buying curve you need to plan ahead of the game. I do it by Cheating! -- But then, I do everything by cheating. (grin) A quick perusal of the top box office hits tells us point blank whatstories the general public liked Best.

TOP 10 AMERICAN FILMS of All Time
1. Gone With the Wind (1939)
2. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
3. The Sound of Music (1965)
4. E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
5. The Ten Commandments (1956)
6. Titanic (1997)
7. Jaws (1975)
8. Doctor Zhivago (1965)
9. The Exorcist (1973)
10. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

The TOP 10 AMERICAN FILMS for 2006
1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Historical FantasyPG-13)
2. Night at the Museum (Suspense/Fantasy PG)
3. Cars (Contemporary Fantasy G)
4. X-Men: The Last Stand (Contemporary Fantasy PG-13)
5. The Da Vinci Code (Mystery/Suspense PG-13)
6. Superman Returns (Contemporary Fantasy PG-13)
7. Happy Feet (Fantasy - G)
8. Ice Age: The Meltdown (Historical Fantasy G)
9. Casino Royale (Action/Suspense PG-13)
10. The Pursuit of Happyness (True-Life/Inspirational PG-13)

The TOP 10 AMERICAN FILMS this past weekend
1. 300 (Historical Fantasy R)
2. Wild Hogs (Contemporary Adventure PG-13)
3. Bridge to Terabithia (Contemporary Fantasy PG)
4. GhostRider (Contemporary Fantasy PG-13)
5. Zodiac (Horror R)
6. The Number 23 (Horror R)
7. Norbit (Contemporary Romance PG-13)
8. Music & Lyrics (Contemporary Romance PG-13)
9. Breach (Contemporary Adventure PG13)
10. Amazing Grace (Contemporary Suspense PG)
(Note: I'm using American movies because I live in America and I am sellingto an American audience.)

-- Take all this information and ask yourself:What type of Characters were featured...? Themes..? Love / Revenge / Honor / Duty / Friendship / Trust / Faith / Loss?Setting..? Contemporary / Fantasy / Sci-fi / Historical?Endings..? Tragedy / Comedy / Attainment / Defeat?

Take all this information and ask yourself: -- "How can I add Sex to these stories?" WHY Movies? -- When designing a car, why stop to reinvent the wheel if someone else has already done all the research and done it better? Why work when you don't have to? Why struggle trying to find a good story, and interesting characters, when the data on what people already like is right there in front of us? When it comes to figuring out what is popular in a story, Hollywood has streamlined just about everything: plot, setting and character. A quick perusal of the top box office hits tells us point blank what stories thegeneral public liked Best.

"Wait a minute! Isn't that STEALING?" -- Not according to Broadway or Hollywood. Borrowing whole plots didn't stop WEST SIDE STORY the Broadway play, (adirect and unashamed 'Romeo & Juliet' rip-off,) from being a tremendous hit,or the Broadway play CAMELOT, (a rip off of TS Elliot's 'Once & FutureKing') or MY FAIR LADY, (a rip off of the Greek myth 'Pygmalion'.)Seriously, Hollywood ransacks and renovates all the time. There must be amillion and one Frankenstein, Dracula, Phantom of the Opera, and SherlockHolms adaptations. The movie "UNDERWORLD" was openly marketed as a gothic 'Romeo & Juliet'. STAR WARS is a carbon copy of Kurosawa's Samurai/Ninja movie 'The HiddenFortress'- including the comedic antics of two highly recognizable 'Laurel &Hardy' characters. (For goodness sake, they're Still in Japanese costumes!)

In case you haven't spotted it, Walt Disney ransacks and renovates EVERYBODY, and makes a ton of cash doing it too. Just about every single Walt Disney Adventure movie, from BEAUTY & THE BEAST to THE LION KING to HERCULES to MULAN to TARZAN was ransacked from elsewhere. TREASURE PLANET is a very unashamed rewrite of 'Treasure Island' - and one of my favorite movies.

The book market is no different. Think of all those vampire novels on theshelves... Can you say: 'Dracula'? Think of all those BDSM books... Can you say 'Story of O'? To be Perfectly Clear... -- I am NOT saying you should copy anyone else's work. I am merely suggesting a way to jump-start a story by modeling it after a story that's already been proven to work, through popularity, then make extensive changes to disguise the original source. As long as you shift genres, change the characters around a bit, and don'tuse any trademarked names or designations, you won't step on any copyrighted toes.It's not what you HAVE -- It's what you DO with it. -- When it comes to making Original Fiction, it's NOT how unique the plotis, it's Your VISION of that plot that makes it fresh and different!

* Alice in Wonderland + CyberPunk = THE MATRIX
* Treasure Island + James Bond = NATIONAL TREASURE
* Robinson Caruso + Space Aliens = ET
* Romeo & Juliet + the Old South = GONE WITH THE WIND

Hollywood ransacks and renovates, then mixes and matches whole plotlines all the time. Look at all those box-office smashes. What other proof do you need?

In Conclusion:If 'ransacking and renovating' is not something you want to do, GOOD! Less competition for me. If you think I'm a hack for doing so, that's okay too,but just so you know, I'm crying all the way to the bank - along with just about every top author in the writing biz, and in the movie biz.It all boils down to your personal choice:

* Do you really want to spend your whole life searching for, and perfecting, something Original?

* Or do you wanna make money? I don't know about you, but I need the cash. I don't have the time to waste'reinventing the wheel' when so many others have already spent their livesperfecting it. I have books to write and bills to pay.

Morgan Hawke

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Ten Things You Did Not know About Shai Davis!


1. I don't like English, don't shoot me scholars.


2. When I was younger, I wanted to be a teacher, then a beautician, and then a business executive. Never a writer.


3. My full name is Shai(rhymes with hay) Lynn Kai Davis. Shai Lynn is my first name. My mom says Kai is pronounced Kaia. I changed the pronunciation and it rhymes with sky.


4. The first poem I ever wrote was called Alone and it is the only poem I know by heart.


5. My only international publication has been in Essence magazine.


6. I have been writing poetry off and on for 20 years, I never planned to share it with the world. Then I shared it publicly in 2000.


7. When I was a teen, I was fascinated with Billie Holiday, I used to sit in the library for hours reading about her.


8. I love to research as a hobby.


9. I used to suck my thumb until I was 9 and I got an orthodontic device to stop it. I was nicknamed Jaws.


10. Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven was my favorite poem in high school.
Visit Shai's Blog at: http://drawn2words. blogspot. com

A Treat!

Hello all. Tomorrow, Thursday, we will have a special guest--Ms. Shai Davis! So sit back, relax and lets enjoy what she has to say. I'll be visiting her wonderful blog at http://drawn2words.blogspot.com. Stop by and show your love!

Peace out.

Syd

Monday, March 05, 2007

Sizzling Sex?


Recently, I joined a promotional blog which and one of the things they suggested is tracking to see which keywords garner people towards your site or blog the most. Believe it or not, the most traffic is garnered whenever the word S-E-X is mentioned. LOL. Guess we all know what's on people's minds most of the time.

That brings about another point. Erotica is gaining ground--finally--but I've always been amazed at how many book fairs, writing contests, etc. specifically state: NO EROTICA. Do they believe people are sexless just because they wish it to be? In this day and age, we should embrace, express and be realistic about sexuality(ies). I've often wondered if this "sweeping under the carpet" mentality is why HIV is still on the rise despite the very basic message of abstinence or safe sex. Either way, sex is here to stay. Let's deal with it!

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Contest Winners!

Wow! I've got two (2) contest with winners to congratulate.

First, congratulations to Vanessa Johnson who won a faux emerald ring/bracelet combo in the "Satisfy Me" and I'll Satisfy You Contest!

Next, many thanks to all who participated in the Psst...Wanna be my Publicist Contest! helping to spread literacy and the message in Devil's Orchestra

Now, the moment many have been waiting for...Congratulations to my top five (5) Volunteer Publicists!

1. Rachelle- Mezzolavender
2. Linda Bass
3. Marilyn Dow-Harris
4. E. Garciea Vaughn
5. Landa Knight

Please send me your mailing address and your MP3 players will be on their way!

Monday, February 26, 2007

Time's Winding Down...

For those of you who want a go at one of the MP3 players I'm giving away! The Psst...Wanna Be My Publicist contest ends 2/28/07 at the stroke of midnight. And the beauty of it? It doesn't cost a thing! All you have to do is spread the word about Devil's Orchestra...and let me know about it. The top 5 volunteer publicist are rewarded with an MP3 player. No sweat, no stress, but BIG payoff.

So, if you can click, consider sending info along about Devil's Orchestra. For full details about the contest visit here: www.devilsorchestra.blogspot.com.

And as always, THANK YOU!

Peace out,

Syd

Monday, February 19, 2007

"Laissez les bons temps rouler!"


Can you tell a chick has been to Mardi Gras? Yep, this was my first time and I had a ball! It's everything they say and more! Yep, I saw the folks baring their chests--and behinds--for trinkets thrown from the balconeys and girls were doing the same for the huge crowd below. Liquor flowed freer than water and guess what? Nobody was complaining. The people were nice as all get out even though we were packed in Bourbon Street like Sardines. I walked, ate and gawked for 12 hours straight!

Of course the highlight was the parades. I managed to see three, the last being the Krew of Bacchus, the god of wine. James Gandolfino--The Sopranos star- was the honorary King? for the night. Forgive me Louisianians, if I don't have all the venacular down pat. He looks just like he does on television too!

Okay, so back to writing for me. It was a great mini-vacation and I'd definitely recommend it to any and every one! BUT don't drink too much, bathrooms were precious commodity!

Peace out,

Syd

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Damp weather, damp muse

I'm one of those persons who suffers from the winter blues--Seasonal Affective Disorder--is the proper terminology. No matter how I try to make sure I eat correctly, take mineral/vitamin/herbal supplements or fool my mind, just as soon as the sun hibernates, I want to also.

I'm the sun-loving, too hot to breath weather type of woman. The hotter, the better. Bring it on! Right now, its rainy and cold in Mississippi. Blah!!!! This 3 weeks of cold weather makes me itch! My muse is even crying, moaning, refusing to come out and spark a neuron or two that can be transcribed into legible prose.

BUT, the beauty of nature is that it is cyclical. By March, I'll be in short sleeves; by April short pants and sweating as I take my daily walk. So, until then I'll keep repeating my latest mantra (it changes weekly): "Spring is coming, spring is coming."

Congratulations Angie!

Congratulations to my Hump Day Pick Me UP Winner!- Angie!!! Hey chick, please send email addy and full address. Thanks!

Syd

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Give a Positive Shout Out!!!


I'll be honest, I need a pick me up! It's cold as Anartica (exag.) here in Mississippi- around 35 degrees--and I stayed up until, get this, 2 am reading the latest Charles Martin novel. Boy, can this man write!

Aywho, since you are here, why don't you tell us what you are feeling positive about? I'm listening and reading! Smooches!

Authors behaving badly

Yesterday, I read a commentary by a fellow author and was struck at the nice-nastiness of it all. Apparently, she and another author share the same name but one was traditionally published (indignant one) and the other self-published (totally unawares). Well, the traditionally published author left not a trace of hide on the SP author's unaware back as she made sure everyone understood that the other author's work was inferior just because they were not traditionally published. In fact, she urged her readers to return any book they accidentally purchased in "that other author's name" as well as write a strident letter to Amazon.com letting them know how miffed they were at the mistake. In fact, indignant author had written a letter to Amazon.com demanding that they take steps to seperate the two authors.

Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. In our irritation, it always pays to remember that there is no need to trash another just to promote yourself. There is room for every good writer, self, trad, e-pub, audio, etc. Like the old saying goes, "If you can't say something nice...just hush."

Y'all have a good one!

Thursday, January 25, 2007

National Girlfriends Day!


You know I'm a sucker for animals...and a great friend! I'll be the first to admit, the crazy, wild-eyed dog sponged what sense I had out of my head when I saw it. Kind of funny since, this would be the animal I'd already know we would need to muzzle when I laid eyes on it at the clinic. LOL. Submissive exercises send help!


But, ladies and gents, remember your girlfriends, sister friends, friend girls and sweeties today. Small gestures reap huge rewards! Smoochies!!!!!


Yes, I mean EVERY^^^ word!!!

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Psst...Want to be my Publicist? [Contest]


Help me spread the wonderful message contained in Devil's Orchestra and win a great prize to boot! How to enter? It's fairly simple. Use your vast creative imagination to let folks know about Devil's Orchestra. It can be via email contact, group announcements, placing notices on various reader sites, etc. Whatever strikes your fancy, I say give it a try. Just CC me (sydneymolare@yahoo.com) whenever you send out an email and/or send me an email listing the links directly.

So...what do my top five (5) volunteer publicists win?
A MP3 Player!

That's correct, the 5 persons who email me with the most "contacts" made wins one of these MP3 players. There is no purchase required, in fact, if you look below, I've tacked on a synopsis and a link to a "meaty" excerpt to boot!

Contest ends midnight, 2/28/2007. Thanks for your help and good luck to all!


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Read Excerpt Here

Devil’s Orchestra


How far would you go to get what you want?


Tab McGrifth- #1 radio personality on the Eastern seaboard. He made his money the old way--by stepping on one person at a time. He's lied, cheated and "misrepresented" whatever needed to be as he clawed his way to the top of the pile. Now the man that taught him everything he knows, his old mentor Whitey Ford, has returned....

Deva- Hip hop princess extraordinaire. Many are under the impression that she is just a gorgeous airhead. But nothing could be further from the truth. With her shrewd business mind and amazing "luck", Deva is worth somewhere in the upper nine digit range. Deva, like all of us, has her faults. She loves the money--and what accompanies it--just a bit TOO much. In fact, she is slap out of control. When an old friend from back home, Ed Burris, confronts her about her lifestyle, things get explosive...

Juan Rodriguez- gay author and proud of it too. With his life partner, Zeus and son, Loam, Juan's life is definitely on track. That is, until Bodie pops back into his life. Bodie. Blond, beach boy tan, Juan's first lover. He put the w-h-o-r in whore...and doggonit if Juan wasn't still feeling him...

And then there's Luke...

Devil’s Orchestra…whose side are you really playing for?

www.sydneymolare.com; www.devilsorchestra.blogspot.com








Monday, January 01, 2007

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Happy Holidays

Wishing every one a great holiday season! I'm having a blast. Caught a live band Xmas eve that rocked the house and my hips for a while! Whew. No need to exercise for a day or two after that!

Also, Satisfy Me is on the shelves! Grab a copy of this hot baby here. BUT keep your sweetie close....you are going to need him. Trust me.

Let's keep the party going and have a blast. Life is to short not to do what you want to do!

Peace out.

Syd

Monday, December 04, 2006

Satisfy Me Hits Shelves this month.


Satisfy Me, which contains my smoking novella Her Wildest Fantasy, hits shelves Dec 26th!

Checkout the synopsis:

Give a woman what she wants…give a woman what she needs…and then, give a woman a little something she never expected. In these three, so-hot-they’ll-scorch-your-fingers-turning-the-pages novellas, the men are smokin’, the women are on fire, and the satisfaction? Baby, it’s guaranteed…

Her Wildest Fantasy by Sydney Molare

At the ultra-private sex club Video, the password is “Hedonist.” It’s a place where nothing is forbidden, and you can get your freak on for anything the extensive menu offers. For Sonata, the first time at Video is erotic, eye-opening, beyond all her wildest fantasies—and her first time will definitely not be her last…

Take the plunge and get burned. I've got some water to cool you off! Take care~ Syd

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Welcoming fellow author, Ruth Sadi El, to the stage...


I recently interviewed author friend, Ruth Sadi El. See what this amazing sister has to say:

1. At what point in your life did you know you were a writer?

I was born a poet but, I didn't realize I was a writer until I joined a writer's group called, The Charlotte African American Writers & Poets. They had just started a pilot novel and had an opening for one of the chapters so I jump to the challenge. I surprised myself being able to come up with a whole chapter from just the title. The head of the writer's group told me a little about what the chapter should be about and I took it from there. It was challenging but, I enjoyed being able to use my creativity and come up with character and a story plot from beginning to end with the help of my husband who is also my muse he had a lot of creative input as well. I use him as my audience and when he liked what I wrote I knew is was a winner.

2. With all the criticism writers receive on a constant basis, is there one particular moment or episode when you felt you should just stop and be finished with this career?

There were many moments in writing this chapter I wanted to stop because having my work critiqued was painful. I literally took it personal without realizing this was to help mold me into a better writer. It took me a little while to acquire a tougher skin and learn to roll with the critiques. I can't say that it still doesn't pinch my nerves but, I am not a quitter.

The required word count for the chapter was 12,500 words and the novel we wrote was a collection of short stories about the life of one main character and six writers which created the life of Belinda Norris of "Show A Little Love."

Writing Poetry is in my blood and this is something I know I have to do but, writing novels has become something I want to do because I've found another talent; being able to create characters.

3. What genres do you write in? Reason?

My genres are first and foremost poetry because I have found that I can express my deepest concern and thoughts.

Next is children's books, Little David is my first picture book which will be in a series. The reason for this particular children's book was created from my own disabilities. Not being about to get around without pain was something that has taken me some years to get use too. Then I thought about children with physical limitations and the depression they must go through not being able to play and run around like other children. That is quite a mental adjustment to live with and hence Little David was created. This character can't walk but, through the help of his mother and sister he has learned to be happy with his life. Children with limitations and those that don't have any, must be made to feel special and important and most of all loved by those who take care of them whether it be the parents or teachers.

My third genre is fiction/non-fiction; I love being able to create characters on a normal level and in the science fiction arena I am working on three manuscripts that are out there on the ether plane. One has to do with a dream that came to life after going into a coma. This one could possibly be non-fiction. The second one is about thousands of people turning; sorry I can't give that one away. My third sci-if novel has to do with a strange light that does some awful thing within a community.

4. What do you hope a reader takes away from your writing?

First I want people to think. Most of my poetry is food for the mind. Second I would like the reader to take away a sense of adventure and a knowing that in the end everything will always work out. Sometimes we can get in some serious situations that seem like there is no escape but, we have to realize Father God will always make a way for His children if we just have faith and believe.

5. Are you traditionally published or self-published? What determined your publishing decision?

I am a self-published author and would love to get published traditionally. What made me self-publish my children's book was doing my own illustrations. I felt that I knew what I wanted and no one could see inside the mind of my characters. When I did research on children's publishers they would want my story but, they had their own illustrators and at the time that didn't set well with me.

6. If you could have lunch with one person--dead or alive, who would it be? Why?

I would love to have lunch with Mya Angelou because I have always admired her as a strong poet.

7. If you were given one specific wish with your writing (no, it cannot be general like-make me a best selling author), what would it be?

I would love to be given the opportunity to read my Little David picture books in elementary schools all across the country so that I can touch the hearts of not only the physically challenged but, all children. I want to be able to tell them they are special, loved and their lives are important to Father-God.

8. If you had to compare yourself to another writer, who would it be?

I would not compare myself to anyone else because I love being me and no one else has my style and creative flair.

9. What books do you have in print now? Where are they available?

I have in print Show A Little Love co-authored adult novel can be purchased online at LuLu, http://www.lulu.com/content/101218. Little David children's picture book, Truth In Rhyme, poetry keys for the Moorish thinking mind. God Cares For You, spiritual poetry. These books are available online at my LuLu Storefront: http://www.lulu.com/RuthsBooks

10. Best selling author or Literary recognition (Pulitzer, Nobel)? Which would you choose?

I would choose literary recognition (Pulitzer)

Visit Ruth on the web @http://www.lulu.com/RuthsBooks. And remember, you heard it here first!

Syd

I WON!


****DRUMROLL PLEASE****

SYDNEY MOLARE WINS MISSISSIPPI'S BEST AUTHOR AWARD!

I also won Best Literary Break Out Artist and Most Likely to Succeed.

Thank you to all my fans who supported me. I was in stellar company and feel proud to accept this award.

Much Love,

Syd

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it....


Wow! 3 days to one of the biggest events in my life--The Mississippi Best Awards! I received notification that I'm being award the "Most Likely to Succeed" award for my persistence and hard work. Kinda cool, huh? We'll have to wait to see who wins the Big Guns, LOL.

I'm also excited about meeting the Project Runway designers Micheal Knight, Angela Kesslar, Daniel Franco, Zulema, and Kara Saun. I'm in heaven since I've watched them every--and I do mean ev-e-ry--season. I'm hooked on the show. So, I WILL get pics with them and will post them here!

For more info and the latest article in the Clarion Ledger, click here!

Smooches

Keep on keeping on.

Syd

Monday, October 23, 2006

Countdown time!

Wow, in five days, I'll find out if I've become MS BEST Author! I didn't get nervous UNTIL this morning. Guess it finally hit me...I may be making history come Oct 28th. Now, I've been peeping, but not truly looking for suitable attaire, but my back is against the wall and I've got to get out there and beat the hangars!

In other news, I'm helping judge the Eppie Awards in the Mystery category!!! Good entries so far.

People, this is my thought and word for the day: There are a thousand and one ways to get into the "pulse" of the book industry. You just need to make yourself available...

Peace out

Syd

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Don't Overlook the Online Reader's Groups

In our efforts to get our books in the hands of a larger readership, there is one area that has been keenly overlooked—the online reader’s sites. These sites may be in their infancy, but more are cropping up daily. Not only have I found these sites to economical for authors—from free to $40—the exposure has been a wonderful cross-promotional opportunity for me. It’s a quick way to introduce my work to fans I already have, pick up new fans who have never heard of my works, and many of these readers are avid book buyers. In addition, I don’t have to sell a large volume to cover the costs. In most cases, if I sell one or two books, my costs are totally recouped.

I recently previewed my work in the Book Nibbler Reader’s Community, http://www.booknibbler.homestead.com. The response was quite positive. I recouped my investment—$10—and then some. I even received positive feedback from new fans. Not a bad return any way you look at it. Shades of Romance Magazine, http://www.sormag.com,
was another great experience at an economical cost.

So, when considering where to place those advertising dollars, don’t forget to consider these “jewels in the rough.” They are growing.

Peace out.

Sydney

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Whirlwind life

Wow, life has truly picked up lately! As a result of me being a finalist for the MS Best Author Award, I have an interview, courtesy of C. A. Webb, in the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson Daily Newspaper. Check it out here.

I also just last night revealed my NEW and IMPROVED website! www.sydneymolare.com and don't forget to check out the video. It tells you all about my works in a nutshell.

With all this going on, my creative juices are flowing! I'm working on my next novel, Loving Ellaween. It's another Southern fiction surrounding one of those vivacious steel magnolias we are known to produce. If I can write it like it's swimming around in my head...this ought to be one you don't want to miss! The premise is a 65 YO grandmother that has a heart attack in the midst of doing IT. Yep, I've got some imagination!

Stay tuned...or I'll catch you napping.

Peace out.

Syd

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

MS Best Awards Finalist

Some days it does pay to get up! Actually, it pays pretty good every day around me lately. I was more than ecstatic to learn I was one of the top 3 finalist for the MS Best Author of the Year award. This is a fairly new award, but the competition holds just as much prestige as a doggone Pulitzer to me!

So for those fans who'd love to support me completely, cast your vote for me at the MS Best Yahoo Group! Join and vote for me in the polls. Oh, those other best-selling folks...just ignore them. They'll go away. :)

Peace out!

Monday, September 18, 2006

Juicy Excerpt

For those wanting more "meat" than the usual excerpts, I'm running a long preview this week at Book Nibbler. Check it out and of course..................FEEDBACK!!!!

Take care.

Syd

Friday, September 15, 2006

Adventures In Advertising



I just posted the email below in some of my writers groups about what I discovered about the advertising game--and that's what it is, a numbers game. In researching advertising rates within the writing community, I now understand the Caveat Emptor statement. It's true--buyer, or writer, beware. All the "great" deals AREN'T deals at all. Anywho, take a moment to read and of course, send feedback! Smooches.

Good People,
Having been one that has made plenty of mistakes in this publishing game, I had to share what I've learned about advertising. First though, I want to say, I've done my share of advertising. $250/month ads, even signed on and got some for $150-200 if I got them for 3 months and I did--paid over time like a layaway and everything supposedly focused for readers of AA literature. Shoot, I never recouped the cost of the advertising. Did this over and over and finally I started looking for better alternatives. I mean, how long can you throw money behind the same ad and it still yields no sales, right? Like I said, I've paid my advertising dues.

NOW, what I've discovered is...if you go "beyond" your present boundaries, there is a whole 'nother advertising cost scale. Shoot, I just paid $12 for a 4 month banner ad. Then another author told me about another reader/writer site and I paid $25 for a year of advertising. Got me a webpage, book stays up all year and I'll be a featured author. AND I've found oodles of other sites that do the same thing. I mean, $10 - $15 (even at 1 month, this is a steal) shoot off an announcement/ interview/ feature spot to their hundreds of members and wahlah! You've got sales! And heck, I don't need but 1.5 of any title sold to recoup the cost.

I'm not saying that the $250 a month is a bad price...I'm just saying, you have options.

Lesson complete. Have a great night.

Syd


Peace out.

Monday, September 04, 2006

What Kind of Sexy am I?

Just had to take this little test when I saw it. And the funny thing is...its TRUE. No fudging, no retakes, no please make me somebody I'm not, it IS me. And the last little part about not toning it down...I never do anyway. Peace.


You Are Bad Girl Sexy
Girl, you are nothing but trouble. And that's hot.You've got the classic bad girl sexiness mojo going on. And your badass attitude makes men fear you -- and crave you. Don't give into people who say to tone it down. You're perfect as is.

Friday, September 01, 2006

My, how the time flies!

One minute, its the beginning of Summer, the next, we're almost into Fall! It seems like I didn't get enough rest, vacation time or mind peace and its time to began again.

I've had some great news in the MY bookworld:

First off, Devil's Orchestra is still getting rave reviews. That makes me very, very proud.

Secondly, my story "Overhaul" did make it into the first edition of Caramel Flava, edited by Zane. I'm on page 230. That's 230.

Thirdly, Satisfy Me, which includes my novella "Her Wildest Fantasy" has a definite drop date of Dec 26, 2006. AND I just received a contract for the second one. I'm gonna wedge this door open a little wider and give them a full length novel in a minute.

And yep, looks like I'm doing a little touring again. I kick it off Oct 6 - 8 at the Marvelously Mature Weekend in Dallas, Tx. This event is hosted by Evelyn Paltry and I expect to have a blast. Grandmama's Mojo Still Working will be my headliner for that event.

Mid Oct finds me in Jackson at the Jackson Mississipp Reader's Club monthly meeting. Devil's Orchestra will play a ghoulish host for this event.

Oct 28 is my double-header day. I'm in Collins, MS for a booksigning from 10 - 2 followed by, going home, getting gussied up, and attending the Mississippi Best Awards, where I'll be up for Best Author- fiction.

November 9-11, I'm on the road again. Detroit, MI this time for the Motown Writers Conference. I hope to meet up and greet all those wonderful women writers I've been conversing with. It's time!!!!!

Well, that's it for now. I'll post more as my schedule unveils itself!

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Chugging Along!

Whew! Spring flew out of here with wings and summer is sucking all the air from my lungs. Man, is it hot down here! 90+ every day and we JUST got to summer! It's all good. I'm about to go on vacation, no kids just plenty of writing, writing, reading and running my mouth.

BTW, Devil's Orchestra just had another great review posted to Amazon! 4 1/2 - 5's across the board. Can I be any happier than that?

Pick up your copy today!

Devil's Orchestra. Its NOT your average novel.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Schools Out

Anybody else excited as I am that schools about to be out? Yes, the chaps--as we say down South--will be underfoot, but no more papers to grade or advisees to advise. Just 3 weeks until my summer camp, then 1.5 months of just rest and relaxation.

During this time, of course I will be promoting and selling my behind parts off. I'm actually targeting church congregations with my latest, Devil's Orchestra. I just send them a flyer, asking them to post it on the bulletin board and list the bookstores that are carrying it in their town. Sales are brisk.

Take care and keep on reading and writing.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

End of school laze

Yep, I'm feeling the slow down bug creeping into my bones. It's telling me Take as much time off as you would like just coordinate everything first. Good advice. After the stress of the past year, I think the idea of me slowing down, smelling the roses, planting some roses and just communing with myself is cool as everything.

NOT!

If you know me, you know that "free time" just means I don't work on that job over there, I have time to work on this job over here. LOL. Wish me days of a clear mind ahead....

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Get inside my character's heads

I've created a blog that gives more "backstory" to my three characters in Devil's Orchestra. Check it out at www.devilsorchestra.blogspot.com !

PS. I LOVE comments.

Peace out,
Sydney
www.sydneymolare.com

Monday, April 17, 2006

Promotions! Promotions! Promotions!

Well as you can see from my header, I'm in promotion mode! Yes, Devil's Orchestra is hot off the presses and I'm headed up the promotion mountain. The great thing about it is I get to meet and converse with tons of new people. And there is nothing to get the endorphins rushing like promoting a book for me! I also know that once you get a taste of Sydney Molare's writing style, you will be hooked for life!

Devil's Orchestra definitely stretched my imagination...as well as scared the pants off me! Yes, sometimes I just had to stop writing because I was afraid I was thinking about the Devil too much. Didn't want him to put me in his crosshairs and I unconsciously "channel" him up. Somehow, I pushed forward and my masterpiece was birthed.

So if you love spicy fiction with a Christian undertone, pick up Devil's Orchestra. It will definitely leave you saying, "Hmmmm...."

Sydney
www.sydneymolare.com

Devil's Orchestra. Its NOT your average novel.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

I'm Cooking Now!


Just got some GREAT remarks about Devil's Orchestra! One fan described it as my BEST work yet! Am I on Cloud 9? You betcha!

Devil's Orchestra has begun with a great start and I'm hoping to continue this course. So pick up your copy today @ www.sydneymolare.com, www.amazon.com, www.bn.com or www.booksamillion.com ! You won't regret it.

Sydney
www.sydneymolare.com

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Got another story published

It's out! The Underground Voices Anthology, featuring my story "Possessions" is out on the shelves now! This powerful story written from the viewpoint of a pedophile has garnered much attention--praise and revulsion. It is definitely my most controversial one. Look for it on a shelf near you!

Friday, March 10, 2006

The Devil's Gonna Git Cha!

It's on its way...Devil's Orchestra is finally born! I tell you I am more than proud of this novel here. Yes, my thoughts and ideas are there but I believe they will resonate with the masses. Good or bad, I appreciate the publicity folks!

Keep your eyes open. A free copy may be headed your way any day now!

Syd

www.sydneymolare.com

Monday, March 06, 2006

Caramel Flava

Well, guys. Just found out last week that my story "Overhaul" has been selected for Zane's newest anthology, Caramel Flava! (((SCREAMS))) I'm am past excited at being selected for this great honor! Ain't no stopping me now! Wish me continued luck.

Syd

Move ova! I'm coming through!!!

DEVIL'S ORCHESTRA...It's NOT your average novel.
www.sydneymolare.com

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Hello, hello, hello!!!

Have I been missing in action or what? I can't believe its been over a month since i last posted but that's how life is sometimes...just gets away from you.

I've been very busy getting Devil's Orchestra ready for release. I held back a bit because Grandmama's Mojo Still Working suddenly got hot, hot, hot! I submitted it for a NAACP Image Award so I've got my fingers crossed. By anywho, Devil's Orchestra will be out in just a smidgen.

I'm not touring yet this year. I'm too busy to get through the regular grind to add flying, driving and book registrations on top of it all. Sometimes you've just got to let things go...so I did.

Y'all take care and I'll hit you back soon.