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Malibu Top Five

August 10, 2015 by Mia Fox Leave a Comment

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My book, “Malibu Angel,” is set in Malibu, California, one of the most beautiful beaches and home to surfers, celebrities, and regular folk. If you’re able to make a visit, here are my Malibu Top Five favorite things to do — some taken from the pages of my book.

El Matador Beach

This is the most beautiful beach…ever! Rock caves, surfing, a wooden staircase that leads down to the shore. It’s perfection.

Malibu Pier

Relaxing, walking, shopping, eating. Malibu Pier has it all.

Solstice Canyon

If you’re a hiker, this is a gorgeous venue. It’s famous for its waterfall, the only year-round one found in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area. The full hike is six miles, but there are shorter versions.

Pepperdine University

The university sits atop a hill with views of the Pacific Ocean yet somehow students manage to get their work done free of distractions.

Malibu Country Mart

This open air shopping center features amazing boutiques and restaurants for definitive foodies. There’s even a child’s playground in the center.

If you’ve taken part in any of these activities, tell me about your experience.

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“Encore” by Jamie Salisbury Deserves a Hand

September 25, 2014 by Mia Fox Leave a Comment

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Encore! – Blurb

Mary Stuart and Daniel Kennedy have not seen each other since attending a prestigious performing arts school.

Now a world renowned violinist, and married to his career, Daniel stumbles across Mary through her images at a London gallery. He is in need of a photographer with vision – she is a photographer in need of clients.

Mary has all but given up the stage – or has she? Her photographs pay the bills far more than her fancy musical education. But Mary has secrets. . .secrets she dare not share with even the roguish Mr. Kennedy.

A roving paparazzi lens changes all that for them. . .

Can Daniel forgive Mary for hiding her past – and her present? Will their relationship break like a violin string – or will their love endure the chaos?

***A Contemporary Erotica book from the Tudor Sage series.

Buy Links

Amazon – B&N – IBooks – Smashwords

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Encore! – Excerpt

#1 It was there one night when I was up on stage in my latex cat suit…my gimmick, my platform a mask, a Venetian masque. Always in one of three colors, purple, hot pink or green. I was an entirely different person as I sang my gut out and played my violin. Yeah you heard me right – violin. That night he stood at the edge of the stage, looking up at me, with a mischievous grin on his face. Mr. Violin Virtuoso himself, Daniel Kennedy. I had noticed him at the club a time or two before.
We had studied together in New York years ago. Only now, I could tell he was second guessing who I really was. Who is this woman who can make a violin weep, though not nearly as well as I can. She can, none the less, make the angels shed tears.
About half way through my set, I happened to glance down at this dangerously striking man and noticed he was still smiling. He raised his drink. Was it in a mock salute, or was it more? I was too into what I was doing to tell, much less care.
I never, ever mingled with the crowd after a show. Not that I wouldn’t love to every now and then. No, I was afraid some young drunk jerk would pull off my mask, exposing my identity to the world. Then Archangel would be no more.
My requirements for playing in the clubs was a cab ride home and for the owner to escort me to the waiting cab, just in case. Other than that, I played for free. Self promotion at its best.
I was putting my violin away when I heard someone behind me. I immediately turned to see who it was. And Daniel Kennedy stood not three feet from me. In my personal space, again.
“Where did you learn to play?” he asked.
“Around,” I replied smugly.
“Hmmm, mysterious. I like that. Could I interest you in a drink Ms. Archangel?”
“Thank you, but no. I make it a rule to never go out for drinks with clubbers.”
“Ah, is that what I am?”
“Aren’t you?”
The club owner appeared out of the hallway. “Cab’s here. You ready, babe?”
I noted Daniel’s grimace at the familiarity Jake had used with me. “Yeah, almost,” I replied.
“Well, Mr. Kennedy, I look forward to seeing you brighten up my audience again soon.” I smiled and turned toward the hall.
“Who are you?”
“Archangel, kind sir.” Oh, he was fun.
“No, really, who are you? I feel we’ve met before.”
“Oh, I bet you say that to all the girl’s you try to pick up.” I teased, but he wasn’t deterred.
“What sort of name is Archangel, sweet?”
“What sort of name is Kennedy?” I shot back. “I thought you were French. Kennedy is anything but French.”
“My mother’s maiden name, if you must know. My father’s name is much too hard for English speaking fans.”
“Scottish or Irish Kennedy’s?” I taunted walking down the hall and towards the back door, my cab, and freedom from this inquisitive and delicious man.
“Scottish, why?”
“Just curious, that’s all.”
As I reached the door Jake was holding open, I turned and looked down the hall. Daniel had stopped, his arms folded over his chest, his legs wide apart. He was quite a handsome thing with all his bling, tight jeans, T-shirt, and jacket. His face was rough with scruff. And that hair! My God what woman wouldn’t die for a head of luscious hair like that?
Rather than continue drooling, I blew a crimson-stained kiss in his direction. “This is for you, Mr. Daniel Kennedy.”
He played along, pretending to catch my kiss in his hand. He closed his hand and placed it over his heart. His smile made my body tingle in places-well in places that it hadn’t tingled in quite a long time.
Raising my arm as high as it would go, I waved then pivoted on the ball of my foot. “Until next time, Mr. Daniel Kennedy. Good night.”

 

Author Bio

Since Jamie Salisbury began publishing her Romance stories, she has seen her books soar to #1 on Amazon. Her novella Tudor Rubato was a finalist in the 2012 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) award, and the cover won for Best Contemporary Cover. Now in 2014, her novel Life and Lies was been nominated for a RONE in the Erotica category. She has expanded her audience to include several now published by Secret Cravings Publishing.

Her previous career in public relations in and around the entertainment field has afforded her with a treasure trove of endless story ideas.

Contact Links

Blog – Website – Facebook – Romance Novel Center – Twitter

 

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Elodie Parkes, Love at First Sigh

September 1, 2014 by Mia Fox Leave a Comment

BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE – Love at First Sigh
AUTHOR – Elodie Parkes
GENRE – Contemporary erotic romance
PUBLICATION DATE – August 16, 2014
LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 45 pages, (two stories within)
PUBLISHER – Hot Ink Press
COVER ARTIST – Elodie Parkes

BOOK BLURB
Two sizzling contemporary romance stories

Handy Hubby Hire
Tired of the maintenance jobs mounting up in her house, Sara hires a handyman. She never dreams someone like Griffen Fox will show up to fix the faucets and back yard gate. Sparks fly, but will they lose their heart to each other?

Pina Colada
When Emma takes a long weekend vacation in a warm beach resort, she meets the very handsome Matt Tyler. They spend an idyllic few days together. Will this only be a holiday romance?

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AUTHOR BIO
Elodie Parkes is a British author writing romance, erotic, contemporary, and often with a twist of mystery, paranormal or suspense. Her books are always steamy — cool stories and hot love scenes.

Elodie lives in Canterbury with her two dogs. She works in an antique emporium by day and writes at night, loving the cloak of silent darkness that descends on the rural countryside around her home.

Elodie writes for, Hot Ink Press, Moon Rose Publishing, Eternal Press, Secret Cravings, Evernight, and Siren Publishing.

She has also released titles as an individual indie author.

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Can You Read Someone’s Emotions?

July 28, 2014 by Mia Fox Leave a Comment

As writers we are accustomed to describing the emotions of our characters, but describing and doing are two different things. Can you read someone’s emotions accurately in real life?

A new study published in the Journal of Science found, “that after reading literary fiction, as opposed to popular fiction or serious nonfiction, people performed better on tests measuring empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence.”

This study even went so far as to suggest reading Chekhov or Alice Munro as opposed to lighter reads such as Danielle Steele if you want to improve your abilities “to read” people. The reasoning was that literary fiction leaves more to the imagination and encourages readers to deduct what the characters are feeling and thinking.

If you’re interested in taking the quiz to determine how well you can read someone, the link is here.

Personally, I love reading it all…I often have two books going at the same time, one more “literary” and one that is a lighter read. I think to be a well-rounded person one should get their hands on as many books by as many different authors as possible, and of course…I’m a bit biased toward indie authors!

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Indie Author Love

July 14, 2014 by Mia Fox Leave a Comment

I normally try to devote a post to one cover reveal or new release, but there are so many good ones right now that I wanted to highlight three fabulous indie authors and their latest, summer projects.

First up is Airicka Phoenix with “When Night Falls,” the first book in her new Regeneration Series. Every review on Amazon thus far is five stars, so I’m definitely picking this one up.

Next, one of my favorite indie books was “The Bet” by Rachel Van Dyken, now she’s back with “The Dare.” I can’t wait. Thirty…county them, 30 five star reviews!

Finally, a cover reveal by R.S. McCoy for “Spirits.”
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This book is a follow-up to “Sparks,” which features the same intricately beautiful cover details.

Enjoy these summer picks and let me know what you’re reading right now.

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Summer’s End Sizzlin’ Sale

August 28, 2013 by Mia Fox Leave a Comment

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There’s no need to be unhappy about summer coming to a close when 13 of your favorite indie authors are taking part in the “Summer’s End Sizzlin’ Sale.”

On Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 12-4 CDT on Facebook (FB not affiliated with this event in any way) participants can take part in giveaways, games, and best of all, unbelievable savings on ebooks.

Summer may be over, but with this sale, it’s possible to get lost in a good book straight into Fall. Priced at just .99, participants will find books by the following authors:

A.J. Bennett
Kelsey Blanton
Julia Crane
Megan Curd
L.P. Dover
Mia Fox
Lizzy Ford
Melissa Pearl
R.K. Ryals
Carlie Sexton
Hadley Quinn
R. Jean Wilson
Morgan Wylie

Don’t wait; sign up today via this link:
Summer’s End Sizzlin’ Sale Sign-up

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