Christmas party in the snow...

Yep, it is that time of year again when my company takes us, the employees, to the mountains for our annual Christmas party.

First we settle into our rooms at the hotel. Later we are picked up (no driving since we are drinking). We are treated to a private dinner with an open bar (yeah, with all the drinking going on, it turns out to be a dinner with a show...LOL).

After dinner, the owner hands out our Christmas bonus checks (YAY:).

Next morning, we are taken to the owner's house (he lives in said mountains) and he and his wife make us a fabulous breakfast.

I look forward to this every year and with that said, I am off to start my merriment!

Happy hot holidays,

Skylar Sinclair
www.skylarsinclair.com

My new toy...

I have been looking for over a year for a new car. I had to have a Chysler Crossfire and I wouldn't settle for less. Finally, a few weeks ago, I found my perfect car and I went for it!

So, here is my angel. I love this car! As my saying goes..."I like my men well hung and my cars low slung." I got my low slung car, and the other is, well, I will leave up to your imagination...LOL.

Happy holiday everyone,

Skylar Sinclair.

http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

New release - A Sexual Spark from Total-e-bound!

A Sexual Spark has been re-released with Total-e-bound. This book is the start of the Brotherhood of Spark series coming in late 2008 with TEB.

Blurb:
Have you ever had a complete stranger make your body ache and your skin feel like it is on fire when he enters the room? Your breath takes on a pant and you imagine him dominating you and taking control of your body. Everything narrows down to just him and you, alone in tangled sheets, using you until you cannot live without his touch--his body inside yours. If yes is your answer, then come take a wild ride with me…

My name is Loren Westley, and that exact thing will happen to me one night while I am working at my job as a cocktail waitress at Freaks, a paranormal hangout. The moment he walks through the door, starts me on a downward spiral into a sexual odyssey that will forever mark my soul, and I look forward to every deliciously heated minute with him.

To read an excerpt or purchase, click here

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

Shifting Desires coming to print July 28, 2008

My second print book will be coming out July 28, 2008 with Phaze. When I was asked to do this anthology with Jude and Sapphire, I was elated. Phaze was generous enough to let me create the cover. I had the perfect image in my head and you can see the finished product. Along with that, D. N. Simmons gave me a great quote for the front cover. Thank you so much D. N.!

Not only will this book be available in print, but in ebook form as well.

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair.
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

I finally did it!

I finally went today and got my belly button pierced at the ripe old age of 45! I cannot believe I waited so long. It took about eight minutes total and I walked out with a sparkling belly button.

You are probably asking: Did it hurt? In the time it takes to blink and then it is over. I think getting my blood drawn hurts more than this did.

If you have ever thought about getting it done…DO! I love mine!

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair
www.skylarsinclair.com

D.N. Simmons' lastest release of her Knights of the Darkness Chronicles series

I was so very honored when paranormal print author, D. N. Simmons, asked me for a quote for Hostile Territory, the forth book in the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles series.

I started reading this series when it first came out. D. N. was one of the first print authors to delve into a gay relationship between two extremely sexy male vampires, along with an interracial romance with the lead female.

If you love vampires and shifters set in a highly erotic and gritty storyline, you have to read this series.


Book 1 – Desires Unleashed: Knights of the Darkness
Book 2 – The Guilty Innocent: Knights of the Darkness
Book 3 – The Royal Flush: Knights of the Darkness
Book 4 – Hostile Territory: Knights of the Darkness

You can find this series by clicking here!

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

My first print book of 2008

My first print book, Lust Bites Volume 2, (also in ebook form) is now available from Total-e-Bound. You can purchase it directly from the site or through Amazon books. This anthology contains six highly sexual tales of love and lust.

Lust Bites Anthology Collection - Volume Two

Help TEB celebrate our 1st anniversary with the Lust Bites Collections in eBook and print.

A collection of all of the short stories released throughout the year.

'Convincing Cate' by Jamie Hill

Vince Mason is sure the perfect woman doesn't exist. When he meets elusive Cate Reynolds and finds she's nearly as close to perfect as he can imagine, he doesn't want her to slip away.

Cate is attracted to Vince, but she sees one major problem—he's almost ten years younger, an age span she refuses to live with.It's going to take one carefully crafted plan, a few well-meaning relatives, and maybe even a shot from Cupid's arrow before Vince is through convincing Cate.

'Hit and Miss' by Lyn Cash and Alexis Fleming

Book one in the Sexy Mythconceptions Series

Nothing like a little foray into BDSM to make a girl feel good about herself.When Kat Toomy discovers her lover cavorting on her bed in her underwear with his best buddy, she knows it's time to kick his butt out of there and go looking for something to restore her confidence in herself.

Kat's girlfriends offer her a weekend away on a tropical Australian resort that specialises in fulfilling fantasies and she's all for it, particularly when she meets her new Master, Gabe Carpenter, who can turn her on with the flick of a button.But how will Kat and Gabe feel when they find out they've been set up?

'How Sweet It Is' by Shermaine Williams

As a successful male escort, Ben's life is sweet. He goes to all the best places with a wide range of women who adore him.Granted, not all of them would be his first choice and it's difficult to maintain a serious relationship when your job is to provide pleasure to other women, but that is a small price to pay. He has a lovely home, a wonderful lifestyle and wants for nothing.Maybe it's not what his parents always dreamed of him doing, but he is a professional; that is until Natasha's arrival on the scene.He fails to anticipate that she is capable of doing what no other woman can…putting his professionalism to the test.

'Crude Oil' by Desiree Holt

Dana Devlin was still recovering from a messy divorce following an even messier marriage. When her sister Jodi sent her to Enchantor Key for a weekend of relaxing and unwinding, the last thing she expected was a Meet Your Mate event. And the last person she expected to see what sexy hunk Max Hollister, a divorce attorney about whom she secretly fantasised.
Touch was enough to turn her on, but when he brought out his special oil, she was lost to an erotic adventure.

'Fantasies Unleashed' by Skylar Sinclair

Sexual fantasies are just that, fantasies, until they are played out in physically, graphic, erotic reality!

Ever fantasised about partaking in a night of uninhibited sex with a stranger? Letting him do things to your body that you have only dreamed of?

Bella Simmons is looking to fulfil the fantasy she has longed to explore, but up until now, has never dared. Bored with her life she decides enough is enough, and ventures out one night with the clear intent of finding a sexy stranger and having the wildest carnal night of her life.

'Tempting Tamera' by Brynn Paulin

Book one in the Circle of Three Series

A new job, a new home, a new lifestyle...

When teacher Tamera moved to Cranston to teach, she knew the lifestyle she'd encounter would take some getting used to. Though she was raised in an open-minded household she doesn't have experience with ménage relationships therefore her attraction to her fellow teachers, Kai and Brian, takes her by surprise.

When the trio is stranded together during a freak snowstorm, Tamera discovers her attraction isn't one sided. In fact, the men have been waiting for the opportunity to show her how perfect three can be.

First cover I designed for Total-e-bound

I finished my first cover art design for Total-e-bound last night. One of my favorite covers to create are fantasy and paranormal and I think this one turned out darn nice.

You can checkout this book and the story behind the cover in the coming soon area of Total-e-bound or just click here!

Tagged by Adrianna Dane

I have been tagged by Adrianna Dane to disclose 6 things you might not know about me. Okay here goes ;)

1) I am a shopoholic on eBay. I love that auction site. I bought my entire wardrobe for Epicon on eBay.

2) I am a total panster when I start a story. I never know where the characters will take me.

3) I love stuffed olives, especially ones stuffed with blue cheese.

4) I cannot watch horror movies because they give me nightmares...YIKES!

5) My favorite car is a Viper.

6) Something on a very personal note someone asked me at Epicon. What you are wondering?
I quote, "Skylar are your boobs real?" Yep, someone asked me that. So here on my blog, I am telling the world, yes, they are what Mother Nature gave me. Bet you wanted to know that one...LOL.

Skylar's latest release and contest!

I am running a contest for my latest release with Total-e-bound, Fantasies Unleashed, a contemporary erotic romance. You could win this!

It is a gorgeous, BIG (2 inches long) sparkly pink cz and sterling silver necklace and 18 inch matching chain! This was bought at a very upscale department store here in California.

This contest is open to everyone, no matter what country you live in. The contest starts today (April 14, 2008) and will run through April 30, 2008 at 10:00 pm (est). I will draw a name out of all the correct answers May 1, 2008.

To enter, read the book then email the answers to these three questions:
1) What is Bella's nickname?
2) What does Jerrod name his construction company?
3) What is the shape of the diamond solitaire Jerrod sees in the window of the jewelry store?
You can email me with your answers by clicking here.

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair.
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

Dentist and oral surgeon

I finally did it. I wanted all my front teeth re-done before EPICon, nevertheless, getting the dentist and oral surgeon coordinated didn’t happen. Today I spent the day bouncing like a ball between the dentist and oral surgeon. By the time the day ended, I had all new front teeth and the most brilliant white smile I could’ve ever wanted!

I am tired but happy.

Happy hot reading and smiling Skylar Sinclair!
www.skylarsinclair.com

Dark Eden Press is closing its doors April 1st, 2008

For the third time in my writing career, a publisher I am with is closing their doors. With Dark Eden Press (DEP), it is because the owner has serious health issue and that I can understand. I wish Debra, the owner, all the best and hope she gets well soon.

I will be looking for new homes for, A Sexual Spark (my one and only first person tale, which Emily Veinglory compared to Laura K. Hamilton in her better days) and An Eternal Bite, a paranormal erotic romance.

Do I get discouraged? Yes for a moment, then I gather myself together and move on. I did this with Mardi Gras Publishing and, in the end, I won the coveted Quasar cover art award with Epic and Freya’s Bower took the series on the first three chapters. I believe things happen for a reason though we might not comprehend them at the time. So here’s to a new future!

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair.
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

EPICon and what a fun time I had!

Here I am during registration looking through all the wonderful promotional items and EPICon binder in the hotel lobby. Next to me is my roommate Janet Quinn.

This is me on Saturday night of the EPICon banquet receiving the Quasar Award for best overall cover art with Extraordinary Love, which by the way will be re-releasing with Freya's Bower in 2008 along with its sequel,

Sacred Love!


Here I am Friday morning receiving the Ariana Award for paranormal, fantasy, sci-fi and futuristic erotic cover art for Extraordinary Love.


I am sitting Thursday night with a table full of Amber Quill authors.

Here I am at the ARe champagne celebration Saturday night before the EPICon award's banquet. I am standing with Janet Quinn and Lyndi Lamont.

I have a few more pictures I will be posting, as soon as I learn how to get them off my new camera...LOL.

This being my very first convention, I have to say EPICon was a total blast! The authors I met were friendly and so much fun. Portland, Oregon was a wonderful city and easy to get around in.

I will be going to EPICon 2009 in Las Vegas next year and hope to meet more great authors and readers there!

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair.

http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

Gone to EPICon!

I know I have been quiet of late. I finished a new story for Total-e-bound, Fantasties Unleashed, a contemporary erotic romance. It is on the coming soon page at this publisher, so please stop by and check it out.

I am leaving for the EPICon convention today, so if you are in the Portland, Oregon area, stop by the convention and say hello. I would love to meet my readers :)

Here is the link to the information on this exciting event!

So for now, I wish you all happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair
www.skylarsinclair.com

A Super Valentine's Scavenger Hunt underway!

Valentine's Scavenger Hunt!


February is the month of love and lovers. So to celebrate this romantic month, the wonderful authors of EOE will be having a Valentine's scavenger hunt.


To find out more and join in please click on the above banner.

Impassioned Sea one of the TOP SELLERS in 2007!

I found out a few days ago that Impassioned Sea (paranormal erotic romance) was one of the top selling books in 2007 for Liquid Silver Books!

With all the amazing and talented authors that write for Liquid Silver, I am humbled to say the least. But, I truly have you, the readers, to thank for buying Impassioned Sea and making it one of the top 20 highest selling books of 2007!

So thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,

Skylar Sinclair.
www.skylarsinclair.com

New contracts for Skylar Sinclair

2008 has started off with a bang. I have two new publishers, Total-e-bound and Freya's Bower. Total-e-bound contracted my newest book written for 2008, entitled Fantasies Unlashed (contemporary erotic romance). It is a story of a woman craving to experience something new. A sexually adventure she’s never done, but will finally find it within herself to try. This story will be more than just sex (though it will come with a highly sexual rating for TEB), I wanted emotional depth to play an important role, also. Bella will be a woman most of us can identify with. She isn’t perfect, physically, nevertheless she’s all women. A sexy, voluptuous character that will steal your heart, along with a leading man we all desire: strong, passionate, yet sensitive.

We women know that behind every great man, is an even greater woman!

Here is the blurb:Ever fantasized about partaking in a night of uninhibited sex with a stranger? Letting him do things to your body that you have only dreamed of?

Bella Simmons is looking to fulfill that fantasy she has long for, but up until now, never has. She will venture out one night, with the clear intend of finding a sexy stranger and having the wildest carnal night of her life!
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Freya’s Bower, a highly reputable publisher, will be publishing my revised version of Extraordinary Love and its never published sequel, Sacred Love in 2008. Both are paranormal erotic romances.

Extraordinary Love’s cover, which I designed, won an ARIANA (Epic) award for Best Cover in paranormal, fantasy, sci-fi and futuristic erotic romance. And, Freya’s Bower has graciously allowed me to use it when it’s re-released.

I will be attending the EPICon convention to receive this award in Portland Oregon, March 6-9, 2008. If you are available to attend, I would love to meet you!

I will be giving away a really cool promo item at this event. So don’t miss it!

To clarify things – does Skylar do cover art?

I have over 7 years (more like 8) in experience using Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. Creating artwork comes naturally to me. I have been doing it as long as I have been riding horses (that has been since I was a little girl by the way) though back then, I only had Crayons to draw with.

In the next couple of months, I will be opening a separate site for my cover designs called Romance Covers http://www.romancecovers.com/.

I find the challenge of capturing the author’s dream cover exhilarating. Seeing their emails expressing their excitement over the cover I created cannot be put into mere words.

My specialty you might wonder? I can hand paint hair, eye color and backgrounds into readymade photos. This has taken me years to develop, and all those long hours were worth it. If you think it is easy, open up Photoshop CS3. If you have never done it and have almost hundreds of dollars to spare, do. Then be prepared to say HOLY SH*T when you do open up said program. I did when I first opened up PSP 3 or maybe it was 4 back then. The program boggled my mind. I reopened Photoshop a good month later and never looked back. If you love it do it! Whatever that may be.

In this mockup cover I did for Bareback Angels, the two men I have added hair and eye color too. The backgrounds (yes there is more than one background in this cover), I have hand drawn. The lettering (font) is created using the style key in Photoshop. You can buy styles or create your own (think macro and save a string of commands into a one-touch key stroke).

So now you know more about me.

Skylar, also a cover artist.
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

My two books with Phaze are in the bestsellers of 2007

I just got the news from Phaze that Purr For Me and The Stud Farm were both in the top twenty bestsellers for 2007 (out of hundreds of releases!).

Can I say Wow...WOW!


The Phaze Top 20 Sellers for 2007
1) The Arrangement
2) The Rancher's Ultimatum
3) Cupid's Captive
4) Kiss of the Sun
5) Testing Passion
6) Savior
7) Diet Another Day
8) Sons of Amber: Michael
9) Kitten
10) Purr For Me
11) Wicked Game
12) Tangled Web
13) Onyx
14) Sons of Amber: Ezekiel
15) The Duke's Husband
16) The Power of Two
17) The Stud Farm
18) Servicing Lady Tremayne
19) Sanctuary
20) Beastly Intentions

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair.
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/

With the closing of 2007 I am nominated for not one or even two but 8 nominations at LR Cafe

What does an author say when they are nominated 8 times. I can tell you...Holy sh*t!

With the closing of 2007, my most awarded year todate, I am so very honored and humbled beyond words.

Rearing Heat published by Siren Publishing, not only received the Silver Star Award from JERR (Just Erotic Romance Reviews), it's nominated by Love Romances Cafe for Best All Around Book 2007 and Best Shape Shifter 2007.

Stiff Assignment, also published by Siren Publishing, has been nominated Best Alternative Book of 2007 (gay erotic romance).

A Sexual Spark published by Dark Eden Press, my very first-first person point of view story, also nominated: Best Erotic Book 2007 and Best Cover 2007. It was also awarded the NOR Reviewer Top Pick Award!

Babes in Toyland II published by Aspen Mountain Press, has been nominated Best Anthology 2007. It was also awarded the Rogues & Romance Must Read Award!

Along with those nominations, I am also nominated for: Best Cover Artist 2007 and Best Paranormal Author 2007.

To vote join here!

Happy hot reading,

Skylar Sinclair
http://www.skylarsinclair.com/