Wednesday, April 30, 2014
‘Me’ Time: Yes, you can! By S. E. Smith
‘Me’ Time: Yes, you
can!
By S. E. Smith
Have you ever felt guilty about
taking ‘me’ time? I’m sure the majority of us have at one time or
another. One thing I’ve learned, or should I say I’m still learning, is that it
is important to have balance in your life. I have always been a bit - okay, a
lot - of a workaholic and for most of my life I have felt guilty when taking
the time to do something just for me. There never seems to be enough time in
the day to get everything done so I tend to push ‘me’ onto the back burner –
well, no more.
Life is a combination
of balances and it is easy to forget that balance when family, work and life
get in the way. For years my husband has pushed me to find this ‘equilibrium’
where I have time for myself. He has told me for years that it is just as
important to take the time to play. Life is, after all, about the journey you
take and the relationships you develop along the way. It was his concern, and a
period of feeling very rebellious, that changed my attitude. 
Lily’s Cowboys:
Heaven Sent Book 1 was the first book I wrote and published.
She received a
Night
Owl Review Top Pick 5/5 stars.
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So, I continued to read every day, all day to
escape from the world around me. The problem was I soon found it more and more
difficult to find the kind of books with the type of heroes and heroines that I
wanted to read about. So the reading changed to writing, which soon changed to
sharing. You would think ‘Great, she now has a hobby’ but I know my
personality. If I am not careful, I will lose the balance I am so desperately
trying to achieve.
My Personality…. I took this after writing the above. Boy, did I hit
the nail on the head! What about you?
The INFJ type is believed to be very rare (less than 1 percent of the
population) and has an unusual set of traits. Even though their presence can be
described as very quiet, INFJ personalities usually have many strong opinions,
especially when it comes to issues they consider really important in life. If
an INFJ is fighting for something, this is because they believe in the idea
itself, not because of some selfish reasons.
INFJ personalities are drawn toward helping those in need: they may rush to
the place of a major disaster, participate in rescue efforts, do charity work,
etc. INFJs see this as their duty and their purpose in life. People with this
personality type firmly believe that nothing else would help the world as much
as getting rid of all the tyrants (though preferably in a non-violent way).
Karma and similar concepts are very attractive to INFJs.
These tendencies are also strengthened by the fact that INFJ personalities
have a unique combination of idealism and decisiveness. This means that their
creativity and imagination can be directed toward a specific goal. Few other
personality types have this trait, and this is one of the most important
reasons why many INFJs are able to eventually realize their dreams and make a
lasting positive impact.
INFJs are masters of written communication, with a distinctively smooth and
warm language. In addition, the sensitivity of INFJs allows them to connect to
others quite easily. Their easy and pleasant communication can often mislead
bystanders, who might think that the INFJ is actually a very sociable person.
Every man must decide whether he will
walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive
selfishness. - Martin Luther King
INFJs should be careful to avoid “overheating” as their zeal and
determination can sometimes get out of hand. As Introverts (I), INFJs need to
have some “alone time” every once in a while; otherwise their internal energy
reserves will get depleted really quickly. If this happens, the INFJ may
surprise everybody around them by withdrawing from all their activities for a
while, and since other people usually see INFJs as always friendly and
sociable, this can leave them both surprised and concerned.
INFJs take great care of other people’s feelings and expect others to
return the favor. Unsurprisingly, people with this personality type are very
sensitive and vulnerable to conflicts. Even the most rational INFJs may find it
quite difficult to not take criticism personally—this is the INFJ’s Achilles’
heel. If someone with an INFJ personality cannot escape the conflict, they will
do their best to deal with it head on, but this will result in a lot of stress
and may also potentially lead to health problems or highly irrational behavior.
So what does all this mean for me as writer? Remember above when it said “very
sensitive and vulnerable to conflicts” and “Even the most rational INFJs may
find it quite difficult to not take criticism personally”. This is me whenever
I release a new book. I am always excited and scared and fears and doubts
arise. What is important to me is to acknowledge that not everyone will like my
books and that is OK. I need to continue to take time out for me, especially
after the release of a new book as this helps me recharge and keep my perspective.
I’ve learned a little perspective never hurt anyone! LOL.
So what am I
currently working on? Check out my web site, FB, Twitter and more tomorrow as I
make a BIG announcement as to what is coming up next. I don’t think you’ll be
disappointed.
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
STAR RAIDERS - EXCERPT - R Rated.
Available only at Amazon:
http://is.gd/starraiders
Blurb:
A FIERY ENCOUNTER
Like two ill-aligned stars, Shyanne Kedar and Greyson Dane were destined to collide. She was a smuggler’s daughter, and he, an interstellar lawman. Their affair was scorching, dazzling…and ended like a supernova, in a blaze of betrayal.
A LOVE REKINDLED
Ten years later, the flames haven’t cooled. Shyanne’s lush body, the twist of her lips and the fire in her eyes—all radiate the same magnetism that ensnared Greyson before, and now he’s truly her prisoner. But as much as things have changed, they remain exactly the same. Danger threatens. Humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. And though his tempting captor doesn’t know it, if Greyson’s plan succeeds, it will save mankind…and lose him the only woman he ever loved. This time, forever.
Excerpt:
"Are you sure this is what you
want?" Greyson asked. Despite his obvious arousal, he was leaving the
decision to her. It would have been easier if he'd taken command. This way left
her no excuse.
His question increased her apprehension.
Want? No. Shy didn't want him. After all the pain and grief, how could she? No,
she didn't want this. She needed it.
"Yes," she said.
A small smile touched his lips. He took a
step toward her.
When she tensed, he placed his palm against
her cheek and looked into her eyes. "Trust me. I won't hurt you."
Looking into his eyes, she wanted to believe
him. Wanted to feel what she'd felt all those years ago: pure, innocent love,
untarnished by lies or deceit. But that time was long gone. Those feelings were
long dead, the people who'd felt them long discarded. Whatever they shared now
could be only physical. Lust: Yes. Sex: Hell, yes. Trust? Hell, no.
She stood in silent anticipation as he peeled
away her clothing. She shivered. Not from the cool air swirling over her bare
skin, but from the heated look in his dark eyes. Her breasts swelled. He leaned
forward and captured one hard nipple between his lips and sucked. Wet heat
sizzled through her. Her knees buckled. To keep from falling, she grabbed his
shoulders then gasped as he swung her into his arms and deposited her on the
exam table.
He crawled up and over her. His cock brushed
against the inside of her thigh where, slick and hot, moisture gathered. Desire
churned in her belly.
She reached up and pulled his mouth to hers.
Their tongues tangled in a silent battle, and she realized her control was an
illusion. Under the assault of his hands, lips and tongue, rational thought
deserted her. His lips left hers to trail down her throat. She arched her neck
to grant him access. Breath shuddered out of her as he rolled one aching nipple
between his fingers and sucked the other into his mouth. The suction sent
frissons of long forgotten sensation coursing through her, like the tiny
bubbles in effervescent wine they tingled in her veins.
Need built the pressure inside her, need
dammed up without release. Her skin felt super-sensitized. Greyson stroked his
fingertips down her chest and belly and explored the indent of her navel.
Lower, he combed through her damp curls. One finger moved past the hair and
delved into the slick folds.
When he circled her clit, the surge of energy
from the brief touch jolted her and she gasped. He tried to pull his hand away,
but she grasped his wrist and held him there. She felt him grin against her breast.
Twisting her body, she flipped him onto his
back, then rose on her knees and straddled his hips. Air cooled the heat on her
breast, but the feel of his hard cock pressing against her pubic mound sent a
surge of heat into her belly. Though his cock throbbed, bouncing gently against
her, and his breathing was rapid, he smiled.
Every nerve coiled in anticipation, but his
command of his passion angered her. She wanted him as frantic for satisfaction
as she. Desperate to take back control, to get what she needed from him, she
lifted her hips over him and plunged downward.
She gasped at the small spear of pain from
his intrusion into her body. Years of going without had left her tight. Still,
unwilling to wait for her body to adjust to his size, she rode him fast and
hard.
Clasping her thighs with his hands, he met
her stroke for stroke, pushing her ever upward. The bubbles in her blood turned
to sparks of fire. Inside her an inferno raged, burning away the last of her
reason, her doubts and her fears. Nothing mattered but reaching this summit and
plunging into the abyss beyond.
With a burst of inner light, she climaxed.
She cried out and fell forward over him. He thrust upward one last time and she
felt his liquid heat flow into her. She pressed her face against his
sweat-slick body and murmured, "This doesn't change anything. I may still
space you."
"I'll worry about that tomorrow."
Elysa Hendricks
Friday, April 18, 2014
Upcoming Workshop on Villains
Hi all,
I've been asked by Melanie at the Dog-Earred Pages Used Bookstore to give a workshop on Villains, titled Facing Off: Creating an adversary worthy of your hero. Apparently, she really loved Trent:D.
Date: April 18th
Time: 05:30 PM
Time: 05:30 PM
Anyway, the series is part of the Friday Night Writes, she hosts at her store. I believe this is a small fee to attend, but that fee will be applied to a book purchase. FMI, you can visit her website http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/
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