I’m not kidding. Enough people have asked and some have even begged. The demand for the full story was on deviantART after sharing a few excerpts and artwork. I never thought that would happen. The manuscript only has one chance of being published anyway, and it’s slim to none. Not to mention, I’m tired of rejecting people who really want to read my story, especially knowing it might not ever get published. You might be confused why I’m letting people read it for free rather than self-publish it. I meant it when I said I’d never self-publish again and this isn’t the first time I’ve shared it for free. It began as a free story on FictionPress in 2009. So, if you want to read The Howling Heart, you have to visit the deviantART group ONLY-Alex-Pettyfer and download the PDF from Box.com. Alex inspired the story and if it wasn’t for him, it wouldn’t exist, so the link is exclusively available there. All I ask is if you like the story, spread the word. I’ve either done a really wise thing or a very foolish one. Regardless, I made a decision.

I like various genres of music and sometimes it influences my writing. It’s the reason I mentioned different songs my characters heard throughout my novels A Rose to the Fallen and The Howling Heart. The latest artwork in my deviantART gallery were inspired by songs. I used them to tell stories with my characters and show their emotions.

For Micah & Sybil in A Dark Scandal, I used the haunting love song “Be My Light” from the Camelot soundtrack. Sybil is protecting Micah from the sun. She is his light because he cannot face it or else he’d burn to death, and he is her light because he allowed her to be true to herself. I used Lily Cole as Sybil and Paddy Mitchell as Micah.

For Riley & Paige in The Howling Heart, I used Sia’s melodic and dramatic song “Moon”. Paige is conflicted because she wants to be with Riley, but their lives are too different. She wants to advance her career in the city, and he can’t leave his wolf pack in the mountains. I used Alexandra Daddario as Paige and Alex Pettyfer as Riley.

Did you know I posted all the love scenes from The Howling Heart in my deviantART gallery? I’m a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, so it’s only natural. Three of the scenes were not included in the free 10-chapter preview I had available for download. If you’re interested in reading more of Riley & Paige’s love story, check out 4 sensual excerpts from my unpublished second novel. They have mature content filters, so if you don’t have a dA account, or you have an account but you’re under 18 years old, you won’t be able to read them.

I’m on a poster high…more specifically a movie poster high. Hey, that’s what some writers who are graphic artists and dream of their work being adapted for film do. This latest mock movie poster is for my free unpublished short story A Dark Scandal. Once again, I had to include British model Paddy Mitchell in the cast credits because he inspired the story. He’s not an actor, but he would make his debut if my imaginary film came true. I used British model/actress Lily Cole on the poster as Sybil.

Actually, it was available yesterday. I had added buy links on the Books page from some retailers like Amazon that were selling my e-book a day early. I may update the links as I see other retailers selling it. It’s not on Barnes & Noble yet, but I’m keeping an eye out. Right Here, Right Now is my second published short story and it’s part of Decadent Publishing’s 1 Night Stand series. I’m thrilled that both of my short stories were acquired by e-publishers and I didn’t have to self-publish them—not that I would have. I’m never self-publishing again. Now, all I have left to get published is The Howling Heart.

I posted some new reviews I received for Eros, My Love and my first review for Right Here, Right Now. They’re all on the Reviews page. I want to thank Heather, MBR, and Angeline at Guilty Pleasure Book Reviews for reading my short stories and giving them good reviews.

My second short story Right Here, Right Now will be released in e-book by Decadent Publishing this Friday. It’s my first contemporary romance. In the 7 years I’ve been writing stories, I’ve never written a 100% contemporary romance. Usually I prefer to add fantasy or paranormal with my romance. I’ll be updating the Books page soon with a story excerpt and the retailer links.

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope 2012 brings great things for me, specifically that The Howling Heart gets published. Lately, the fate of my second novel has been on my mind and I was inspired to create this mock movie poster. One of my dreams is to see one of my stories adapted for film. I know it will never happen, which is why I make stuff like this. This poster is the latest addition to my deviantART gallery. I used Alex Pettyfer (of course) as Riley, and Alexandra Daddario as Paige. I mentioned Sean Bean in the cast credits because he’s my #1 choice for Riley’s father Aidan, and he would have a major role in the imaginary movie.