I have begun blogging at Ravenous Romance.  Read my most recent blog, "Vampires in Romance and Erotica," here.

Here's a sneak peek:
Vampires are a common theme in romance and erotica.  A number of well written vampire-based works have been released here at Ravenous Romance.  What’s not to love?  Vampires are dangerous, powerful . . . and nocturnal.  What woman hasn’t enjoyed indulging in some kind of vampire fantasy?  When comparing works, it’s fun to see the differences in mythos, characterization, and story, and yet intertwined amongst them the same basic elements and themes, those which make vampires so continuously popular.  There is much so more than meets the hypnotic eye, when it comes to the reasons that vampires continue to seduce us helpless mortals, century after century; it all boils down to theme.

You can read the full blog at the link above, or go to http://www.ravenousromance.com and click on Author Blogs.

Synergy has been on my mind a lot, lately.  I have been so fortunate with my writing, this year, and much of that is because of the amazing talents with whom I've had the pleasure of working.  It is indescribable, the feeling that comes with creating a unique and worthwhile work with someone else; I'm so gracious to have experienced that synergy with not one person this last year, but three.

When Ed first approached me with the task of putting together a workable draft for Ted Chiang's "Hell is the Absence of God," I knew that I was being given the chance of a lifetime.  Ted Chiang is a brilliant storyteller, and the novella is worth every award it has received.  The ideas Ed had, combined with my screenwriting instincts, proved to make for some amazing drafts, and I feel confident that we'll have a phenomenal script, when we finally agree that it is finished.  Collaborating with Ed has been a great experience, and working on the script has been a wild, thought-provoking, and spiritual ride.

I had the pleasure of working with Lori Perkins this year, as well, and the experience was no less synergistic.  Lori had a way of seeing the vision I had set out for my story, and then adding to it a sensual richness that it had previously been lacking.  She is a fantastic editor, and I hope to work with her again.

Last, but definitely not the least, I am grateful for all that Tommy has added to my work.  He, too, is able to see a broader view of what I write, removing what needs to be removed and prompting me to add exactly what I need to add.  His talents take my writing to the next level, making me the writer I am today.

Thank you.  I feel like I am a part of a unique team, and I'm so grateful to be among such wonderful talents.

This Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee has suffered a couple of delays, but as far as I know, it will be Ravenous Romance's next release.

I just want to say what an amazing editor Lori Perkins is, and how much help she was in developing the feel and flavor of the work. The title "Blood and Coffee" was her idea, as were some of the subtle details of the commune, and she really tightened the manuscript.

I also want to say that I couldn't have done the edits I did without hubby's help. He truly is a wiz with words.

I hope you enjoy!