Food for the Muse

I was talking about hero inspiration with my CP Amanda Ashby the other day, as my editor wanted ideas for the cover conference for my next book *cue much excitement my end!* I've always thought Henri Castelli was a great model for the hero of that book because of his absolutely mesmerizing eyes (OK the rest of him isn't half bad either!!) I've had a bit of a crush on Henri for a few years now (in between my long time crush on Clive Owen!) and totally blame the lovely Cari Quinn for introducing me to his gorgeousness! As it's been a while since I showcased the perfection that is Henri I thought I'd remedy that today, seeing as it's a public holiday here in WA due to the Queen being in Perth!

Food for the Muse

Hot Romans, Magical Druids & a Paranoid Emperor

Today I'm blogging over at Historical Hearts on What is an Ancient Historical Romance, Anyway? There's a little bit of background to the world that my Roman/Druid books are set in and I also explain how the Emperor Claudius's paranoia when it came to Druids dovetailed so beautifully with my plot for Forbidden!

Hot Romans, Magical Druids & a Paranoid Emperor

Clive Owen, Gerard Butler and Maximus

I love this photo with the golf club and ball!!! Big thank you to Cathryn Brunet for taking it for me!!

If you fancy a giggle, hop on over to Seductive Musings where there is a fun post about a UK outfit called Butlers in the Buff, and yes it's exactly as it sounds :-) There is a very nice bottom on display as well.

The Romance Reviews have an exclusive excerpt posted from Forbidden - and they're also holding a fabbo contest with heaps of books to be won. All you need to do is become a follower of their blog!

And for another chance to win a copy of Forbidden, today I'm over at Tawny Weber answering her Quick Six! And *drum roll* can you believe I managed to bring both Clive Owen and Gerard Butler into the conversation?!?

Clive Owen, Gerard Butler and Maximus

Men in Tights. Or britches. Or... without...

Happy news! To help me out with the launch party next week I have some noble warriors to give me a hand. OK so they're not exactly in warrior mode but details...


Well yum. I don't normally go for beards but I make an exception for Clive Owen when he's the deliciously hot Sir Walter Raleigh in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

















Same goes for Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham!!! I won't gush on about him again but really, what is it about these very bad boys that makes them irresistible?
















And of course Colin Firth as Mr Darcy. Don't you just want to rumple up that cravat?





I apologise for posting a topless picture of Gerry. Very rude of me. But I couldn't find one of him in historical attire (apart from Leonidas) Do hope nobody minds!














Oh yes, and here's another Very Bad Boy!!! Richard Armitage as Sir Guy of Gisbourne. Who needs Robin Hood..















I love this scene of Matthew MacFadyen appearing through the early morning mist. And lacking the cravat...

Men in Tights. Or britches. Or... without...

RWA Conference! & Eye-Candy!!!

Off to the Australian Romance Writers conference first thing in the morning - can't wait! I'm taking my camera and will try to remember to actually take some photos!!

I'm very relieved that I finally finished my current book. I had hoped to finish it last weekend, but apparently my hero and heroine had other ideas. Not that I'm complaining since I love how it all tied up but talk about leaving it until the last possible second!

Anyway, before I go and unpack my case (again) just to check that I remembered to pack everything in the first place, I will leave you with some yummy eye-candy. Enjoy!!

RWA Conference! & Eye-Candy!!!

Bare-Chested Gerard Butler

It's been a while since I posted pics of hot guys and seriously, they don't come much hotter than Clive Owen and Gerard Butler, do they? Lovely black hair, massive weapons and cool protection. What more could a girl want from her ancient historical hero?

(OK I'll answer that - a bare-chested pic of Clive Owen!!!)

Bare-Chested Gerard Butler

Hot Romans & Sydney Booksigning!

Do I need a reason for posting Clive Owen kitted out as a Roman? No, I didn't think so... hehehe...

For anyone who's going to be in or near Sydney next Thursday, 14th January, the lovely Nalini Singh(bestselling author of Blaze of Memory and Angels' Blood) is doing a booksigning at Galaxy Books - details here Have fun!!!

And don't forget to pop by tomorrow when I'm interviewing debut Silhouette Desire author Rachel Bailey. Fabulous prizes are on offer!!!

Hot Romans & Sydney Booksigning!

Discover My Darkest Secrets!!

Today I'm over at fellow Wild Rose Press Paranormal author, the lovely Alisha Paige's blog! Please pop over and find out my deepest darkest secrets! (It's quite possible Clive Owen might be mentioned...)

There's still time to enter my contest over at Shelley's blog, and also at The Dynamic Three for an additional chance.

On Friday (Halloween no less!!) my fellow Witches (aka as my CPs!) are grilling me in honor of my debut release. Please check out Pat Posner's blog today and find out what she has in store for me!!

Discover My Darkest Secrets!!