Book Release: Draw Play

Title: Draw Play

Author: Tia Lewis

Genre: Steamy Sports Romance

Published: September 5, 2016

Jake lives and breathes football. When he’s not demonstrating his skills on the field, he’s busy putting the moves on every hot girl on campus. The last thing he needs is a tutor cramping his style … but curvy Claire gets under his skin in more ways than one.

Claire can’t stand football players, and Jake is just as cocky and arrogant as the worst of them. He’s also impossibly sexy. Despite their frequent arguments, she starts to see another side to him -- and finds him increasingly hard to resist.

When they finally surrender, the heat they generate could melt the North Pole … but is Jake really willing to sacrifice his image for Claire? Or will she be left on the sidelines with a broken heart?

*Draw Play is a steamy standalone, full-length football sports romance novel. It’s only recommended for audiences 18+. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA.

“I literally devoured Draw Play in a couple of hours, once I started I couldn't put it down!” -Goodreads Reviewer

“It kept me on my toes, with mean boys and sweet girls!” -Amazon Reviewer

“I loved the story and the characters were amazing. I couldn't put it down!” -Amazon Reviewer

WARNING: SPICE LEVEL – HOT!

A few minutes later my phone vibrated on the table, and I read a text message that sent shivers down my body. I want you, Claire. I'll make you beg. I'll fuck you until you can't feel your legs. Whisper in your ear to come for me while you dig your nails into my back.

“Oh my God,” I blushed uncontrollably as his hand made its way back onto my legs. “Jake, stop!”

“Do you really want me to?” he whispered, moving steadily upward. “Tell me you really want me to, and I will.”

I should have. I knew that I should have. I should have made Jake stop. We were in the library, for crying out loud. People studied there. And we weren’t alone.

I looked around. I didn’t see any cameras. At the same time, that sneaky hand reached the inside of my thigh. I gasped, closing my eyes.

“I’ll stop. I will.” His hand disappeared up my skirt.

I opened my legs slightly, aching for his touch.

“Hmm,” he whispered, “I think you want me to keep going.”

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Tia Lewis is a romance author from the Midwest who writes about smart, sexy, sassy women and hot, possessive alpha males. Her favorite bad boys to write about include sports players, mafia, bikers, billionaires and the bad-ass next door. You can find her cooking, reading, or traveling when she’s not busy working on her next release.

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Book Sale!

Now I know my wench's love a good book sale.
And a lot of you love your biker's.
So check out this sale starting September 10

Want to take a WILD ride with Tori? 

A New Life Series (Books 1-3) 

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On sale for 99 cents September 10-12

Raised by bikers, hunted by drug lords, and used by the FBI, 

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To what lengths would you go to break away from a life filled with pain and suffering? 

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Tori Farrell has lived a dangerous life. When you grow up with a Motorcycle Gang of Mercenaries and Drug Lords like the Dragons, a normal life is more like a fairy tale. For years, she accepted her dark reality, a world consisting of drugs, sex, violence and murder. In the end, she learned the most valuable lesson: survival. 

After years of being ruled by the Dragons, Tori uses her skills of seduction and assassination to free herself from the grasp of the people who vowed they would never let her go. Taken in by the FBI, she fears not everything is what it seems, and soon finds herself lost in a web of lies and deceit. She thought getting away from the Dragons would put her on a path to a new and better life, but now she must face the cold hard truth... there is always a price to be paid. 

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Book Trailer:

Anyone who knows me could tell you, I am a friendly kind of person, never met a stranger and take up conversations anywhere at any time. I work hard, and my mind never seems to shut down, as I wake up often in the middle of the night with ideas pouring out and demanding to be dealt with. Of course that means much of my books were written in the middle of the night.

I grew up and still live in the great state of Texas where everything is bigger, where we have warm weather and a central location. I love my state, my town, and my family, which includes my four sons, my significant other, and many friends as well.

I have thoroughly enjoyed writing the books that are currently available and hope you will enjoy reading them just as much. And of course, there will be many more stories to come.

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Being a Writer

I came across a wonderful article on Fiction University wrote by YA novelist Carol Riggs, that tells us of what she has learned being a writer. She is the author of the book The Body Institute and The Lying Planet that will be coming out September 19. 
For the original article check out Fiction University.
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Author Carol Riggs: Stuff I Have Learned

By Carol Riggs, @Artzicarol

The Learning Never Stops
I'm currently starting my 16th novel after about 11 years of dedicated writing. It seems the more I write, the more I realize how complex writing is--and how much I still don't know. In the days of my first novels, I just wrote what sounded right to me, and I didn't really revise much before leaping onto the next story idea. What irresponsible fun! But I didn't start improving much until the past four years when I began to learn to revise. Here's some of my journey, and some things I've learned over the years.

Early Feedback and Learning

1. My high school writing teacher said all my male characters were flat and distant.

2. My college writing professor pointed out my profuse use of adverbs--yeah, it's lazier writing, because adverbs usually Tell how something is being done, instead of using more active verbs or Showing the reader what is going on.

I started writing in earnest in the 1990s, before Internet research and blogging were so prevalent. I read how-to books and attended SCBWI conferences, and slowly picked up ways to improve. I quit writing for ten years, but got back to writing in April 2009. I "discovered" the Internet, attended more SCBWI conferences, and found supportive but hard-nosed critique partners.

Further Feedback and Learning

1. Don't repeat character names over and over on the page. Use "he" or "she" after the first mention, when it's clear who's doing what.

2. Don't use dialogue tags ("she said" or "he said") every time a character says a line. Skip it if it's obvious who's talking, or have them do an action instead:

 She grinned. "Hiya, Robert."

3. Character Arc = the journey of how a character grows/changes throughout a novel.

4. Don't use countless variations of dialogue tags beyond "she said" or "she asked." I stopped using tags like explained, begged, pleaded, demanded, and grumbled--because those should be obvious by the characters' dialogue or actions.

5. Dangling modifiers: these happen when the subject is absent or incorrect after an intro comma:

Racing around the lake, it was hard to see the path my sister had taken. 

Wrong! The word "it" is not the character or subject doing the action of the intro phrase "racing around the lake." And it should be. You'd have to fix it to say something like:

Racing around the lake, I couldn't tell which path my sister had taken.

In April 2011, I acquired an agent, and have been REALLY learning to revise and hone my writing. Kelly doesn't let me get away with anything! Not even apt descriptions or similes if they slow the pacing of a scene. Sniff.

Even More Feedback and Learning

1. Don't use renegade body parts that act independently from their owners:

My hand reached for the magazine. 

Or even worse:

Grandma's head jerked up to look me in the eye. (Her HEAD looked me in the eye? No, I don't think so.)

2. Gaze vs. eyes: My eyes darted around the room. This sounds like the eyes have legs.

3. Avoid using "forced pacing" phrases: suddenly, all at once, all of a sudden, later that day.

4. Trust the reader. Stop explaining every little thing; give readers credit to figure things out.

5. Stop Telling in dialogue. Don't have characters say things they really wouldn't say to each other, when both of them already know those details. That's only informing the reader.

6. More subtle telling:

He slammed the door in anger. 

The last two words are unnecessary; slamming the door says it all.

7. Ditch expositiony info dumps. Spread out world-building details and show them as natural parts of the story rather than stopping the action and flow of the scene to explain something.

8. Avoid step-by-step actions where every character movement is described, like tooth brushing, eating meals--or even standing up from a chair. It can be implied. Just say: She left the room.

I could go on and on, but that gives you a taste of what I've learned to look for when revising. When I learn something new, I stick it in a blog post so others can learn along with me. Sharing is one main reason why we blog, right?

Writing Prompts Challenge

   Blogging in 2014 is more than about the random thought that spill forth from our minds. Blogs in the beginning were nothing more than glorified diaries of individuals wanting to share with the world. Today there is a blog for everything. Want to see the latest trends in fashion, there is a blog for that. Want to know the latest on the Eco-friendly front, there is a blog for that too. Want to know if there is an app for that thing you want to do, there is a blog that will tell you that too. Today if you want to blog, and want people to read your blog, you either have to be very interesting, or specialize in what you write about. 
    That is one of the many things I am doing wrong with my blogging. I don't particularly specialize in anything in my blog. However I also do not specialize in anything in particular in life either. I am a Jane of all trades so to speak. I am an artist, I paint, do digital art, make jewelry, wire sculpture, write, crochet, ect... 
I am a mom and an herbalist. A collage student and a wife. A gamer, a geek, a whovian, a gourmet cook, the list just go's on and on. There are just so many thing to talk about, and so many things in life that interest me, I can never narrow it down. 
   Since I cant narrow it down I must try to be interesting, which so far I have not accomplished very well. So I am going to challenge my self to follow a list of writing prompts, to see if anything interesting pops out..lol. I found them here http://www.thesitsgirls.com/blogging/january-writing-prompts/
Now I know I cannot write oin here every day with going to school, the kids ect... However I am going to shoot for twice a week at least and if I accomplish more then Huzzah! 

Here is the list If any of you are interested in trying this yourself.

31 Days of Writing Prompts

Feel free to pick and choose which prompts work well for your site.

1. What are your 2014 goals? Blogging, relationships, financial, fitness or any other goals you have.
2. What’s on your reading list for 2014?
3. What is the one piece of advice your parents gave you that still sticks with you today.
4. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?
5. How do you get your kids to try new foods?
6. Where would you go on your perfect dream vacation?
7. Write a post inspired by this one word: Marriage
8. What is the most memorable gift you have ever received?
9. If you could donate a large sum a money to any charity, which one would it be and why?
10. What made you smile this week?
11. What makes you feel beautiful?
12. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?
13. Parenting moment you regret.
14. 10 things you wish people knew about you?
15. What are your 5 guilty pleasures?
16. What job did you dream about having when you were a growing up?
17. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without?
18. What do you love most about your spouse?
19. What’s the best date you have ever been on?
20. What is the earliest memory you have?
21. If you could meet any celebrity dead or alive, who would it be?
22. What is the worst job you have ever had?
23. Favorite winter activity?
24. National Compliment Someone Day – Today’s writing prompt is all about making someone else feel good! Write a blog post about why this person is so special.
25. Your view on dieting/exercise. Something you love, don’t do or try to do?
26. Top ten foods you could eat for the rest of your life.
27. What songs are on your play list?
28. Top 5 social media tips. 
29. Best vacation you have ever been on?
30. Goals for February
31. 5 style trends you hope never come back into style.

 

catching up and Conscious Box Fun!!

SO I have not been blogging as much as usual this month and I think I am having bloggers shock! 4 or 5 times a day I am thinking I should blog that! alas I end up being to busy to blog. I have com to realize my fly by the seat of my pants approach to life is not always the greatest thing. So my 1st new years resolution to put on the list for next year is to make a schedule. Time for work time for school time for home  and time for blogging:)
Specking of which Lets catch up!

I have been trying some things from Tomoson lately so next week expect to see 2 book reviews and A review on Noxicare
Also I got approved for a Voxbox My very first one I am so excited and cant wait for it to get here!!
I also signed up for a Conscious box for 3 months with a bonus Christmas box that came in this week!! http://consciousbox.com/

If you don't know much about Conscious box it is a monthly delivery of pure and sustainable products that are handpicked from businesses that care for the planet. They even have a vegan option. I am not vegan so I ordered the regular box and I absolutely love what I got! Here is their mission statement.
http://consciousbox.com/mission

The Mission of Conscious Box

Conscious Box is dedicated to introducing you to the most ethical, sustainable, and honest businesses that create the purest products available. We scour the marketplace to find those that stand above the rest. Discovery defines the Conscious Box experience.

Here is a break down of my Christmas bonus box.


Granola from 18 Rabbits
A Truebar
LemiShine for the Dishwasher
Beanfields bean and rice chips
Conscious ink tempoary tattoo
The GoodOnYa Bar
Ginger Pastilles
Nuturme organic baby food
EBoost health booster drink
Playful Wash organic soap
7th Heaven White Thai Mud rejuvenating masque
Coupons

So far I have to say that the Granola is Awesome!!!! I also loved the Truebar (what I could get of it) My Hubby snagged that after I had one bite..lol.

I will be back with more to say later on items as I try them.
Disclaimer: Conscious box is not paying me to give my review I bought and paid for this myself, it is just my honest opinion.

Happy Holidays!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Today I am doing a What I'm Loving Wednesday post mainly because I was so inspired by another blogger today.


SO number one on my list is

1. Classy Living Blog
http://classylivingblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/love-love-love.html 

This blog post made me smile and feel good about the world right now with the last part of her post
about sweet acts of kindness that shine brightly in rough times.
Please read her blog and check out today's post. It really made my day.


2.
The next thing I am loving right now is
Christmas!

Some may think this is a bit cheesy but for the past few years I have had a real hard time giving my kids a nice Christmas. But this year my online store did real good for the month of December so I am extraordinarily grateful this year. I can pay my bills and give my kids a great Christmas. So thank you to every single one of you that ordered from me this year you made mine and my kids Christmas a happy one.

3.
Kindness

This is something I believe in wholeheartedly. If you can do one kind thing today , no matter how small, do it. Not only will it make you feel good but you will probably make someone else's day better too. Even a simple compliment like "you look nice today," or a sincere "thank you for what you are doing" can go a long way.


I hope every one of you have a wonderful day!!