Author Swag Bags - The Bag

The Bag ...

This was the bag I chose my 'swag' to go in for the writers workshop yesterday.

I chose it because I liked the colors. I liked how the black and gray went with the purple and there were little dots of the lime green, now the sides had the lime green as the back color instead of the purple.

And I chose the lime green tissue paper to go with the bag.

There were a lot of great bags there from more ornament to less and a few that had been specially made with the authors name, ect, from paper to fabric.

I LOVED them all!!!!

I think when picking a bag you have to go by what you like.

I was told once the best way to give a gift is to buy something you'd like to get and then give it away. 

Do I use this...sometimes. It depends on the person I'm gifting.

But, I had no idea who would be receiving my bag, so I went with what caught my eye and what I'd like to receive. 

Does it matter where you buy your bag ... I'm not thinking so.

I bought mine from K-Mart.

Yep, I said it, K-Mart.

And you know what ... another author chose the same bag as I (minus the tissue paper).

So I guess I didn't do such a bad job in choosing my bag.

Now what swag did I put in it ... well that's for next week 

But I will show you an update from last weeks blog about business cards and bookmarks.

I didn't have a chance to order bookmarks, so here's 

My business card...

Front ...

 I used my most recent cover, and added a short blurb.

Also, you'll see my web and blog site .com's

along with a tad bit more info.

NOW ... I did leave enough space for me to autograph, which I did before I inserted my 'swag' into the bag.

right under the blurb and above my website.

I know it doesn't look like much of a space, but there is.

I used a fine point permanent marker to sign due to the glossy front.

Back...

And here's the back. I had created the Mercenaries of Neris banner when the last book A Warrior's Longing came out. 

And as you'll also notice, I added some snippets of reviews.

Now, having the 'color back' added a few more bucks onto the overall price of the card, and I opted for the step up card stock.

I am very happy with the weight and overall appearance of the card.

Where did I order them you ask ... Vista Print.

I played with one on Zazzle and it looked awesome! The price was a bit higher for fewer cards and me being me asked my husband's opinion on both.

He liked the one I have now. 

Hope this helped and look for next weeks ...

"The 'swag' in the bag" blog

Have a great weekend all and for those peeps up in the snowy areas ...stay warm my friends!!

C. A. Salo

Erotic and Spicy Stories of Romance

The Minotaur’s Mate – Now Available

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The Minotaur's Mate

Ok, so I have no idea, why I didn't release the board on Pinterest when The Minotaur's Mate came out. 

Could have been the start of that B12 deficiency?? Old age?? To much on the noggin'?? who knows...

ANYWHO ... It's up!!

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I've finally finished the board on Pinterest for The Minotaur's Mate.

Well you know, days without the internet can make things like this happen.

And it wasn't even Comcast's fault ... this time.

NOPE, Century Link came and installed for our new neighbor and was not paying attention to where they were bury the line and cut ours right in half while burying theirs. 

Thank you so much Century Link Contractor ... NOT!

and of course it take Comcast contractors 4 days to get out here to run a temp line.

ANY WHO ...

Go check out my new board. 

The Minotaur's Mate Pinterest Board

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Just Released!! The Minotaur's Mate

The Minotaur's Mate

During a bar fight, truck driver Serafina Rinne accidently hits the one man who could ruin her career. Sheriff Gabriel Conall.

Serafina’s amazed at the way her body leaps to life around the brawny Sheriff, and she goes along quietly when he leads her into the Sheriff’s station.

Then Gabe makes her an offer she can’t turn down—stay in jail or gain her freedom. He’ll drop the charges. All she has to do is help him move some precious cargo.

As details of the job are worked out, Gabe helps Fina understand more about who she is in a way she didn’t think anyone could. Something between them ignites, and when Gabe shows his dominant side, something she’s always longed for opens up inside her. But soon Fina’s life is on the line. Did Fina just make the biggest mistake of her life?

... Tease ...

“ Thank you,” Fina said, as Disturbed’s Down with the Sickness started playing in the background. She’d just lifted the mug to her lips when hands reached around and grabbed her breasts from behind, squeezing them, as a body pressed up close to her back.

“ Come on, baby,” Les said in her ear as he squeezed her breasts.

“ Son of a bitch,” Fina ground out. Her head went forward then came back hard, slamming the man behind her in the face with the back of her head. She jumped off the stool to see Les holding his nose. Grabbing the bar stool she swung, slamming him from the side, knocking him hard to the left, and as he crashed through several tables she felt arms grab her from behind.

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Releasing July 15th - The Minotaur's Mate

The Minotaur's Mate

During a bar fight, truck driver Serafina Rinne accidently hits the one man who could ruin her career. Sheriff Gabriel Conall.

Serafina’s amazed at the way her body leaps to life around the brawny Sheriff, and she goes along quietly when he leads her into the Sheriff’s station.

Then Gabe makes her an offer she can’t turn down—stay in jail or gain her freedom. He’ll drop the charges. All she has to do is help him move some precious cargo.

As details of the job are worked out, Gabe helps Fina understand more about who she is in a way she didn’t think anyone could. Something between them ignites, and when Gabe shows his dominant side, something she’s always longed for opens up inside her. But soon Fina’s life is on the line. Did Fina just make the biggest mistake of her life?

   ... TEASER ...

... if you sleep in my bed with me, I can’t guarantee to keep my hands off you.”

Fina knew what he was saying, because the moment she laid eyes on him her body soared with lust. “What about your mouth?” she asked, meeting his gaze when he tilted his head. “I, I know what you’re saying. I felt it. I mean, something pulsed through me like a huge heartbeat the moment I turned and saw you and…shit…to be totally honest, the moment you slapped those cuffs on me, I wanted to orgasm. It seemed as if my body instantly primed itself. Nothing like that has ever happened to me before. I’ve never had a one night stand, I don’t like those, it’s not who I am. But damn I would with you.” Slapping her hand over her mouth, Fina looked at him wide eyed. “Shit, what do you have me saying? I’ve never talked like this. Did they put a spell on me or something?”

Gabe grinned as he lowered his hands to the desk. “They can’t, I have a protection spell around the building. They can only come and go.”

“So…”

“So you’re as horny as I am.”

Fina glanced away as she rocked back on her heels. “I would say so.” ...

JULY 15TH

WHISKEY CREEK PRESS TORRID

Cover Reveal -- The Minotaur's Mate

Releasing 07.15.2014

Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

During a bar fight, truck driver Serafina Rinne accidently hits the one man who could ruin her career. Sheriff Gabriel Conall.

Serafina’s amazed at the way her body leaps to life around the brawny Sheriff, and she goes along quietly when he leads her into the Sheriff’s station.

Then Gabe makes her an offer she can’t turn down—stay in jail or gain her freedom. He’ll drop the charges. All she has to do is help him move some precious cargo.

As details of the job are worked out, Gabe helps Fina understand more about who she is in a way she didn’t think anyone could. Something between them ignites, and when Gabe shows his dominant side, something she’s always longed for opens up inside her. But soon Fina’s life is on the line. Did Fina just make the biggest mistake of her life?

July Release - The Minotaur's Mate

Woot, woot!! Ok, with the release of the final Other Kin Book - The Guardian's Bond on May 1st, I'm gearing up for my new book being released on July 15th with Whiskey Creek Press Torrid.

Soooooo, exciting!!!!

How exciting...

This huge grin can't even begin to show how exciting!!

The Minotaur's Mate.

The idea came to me while researching for another plot rummaging through my head and I came across these awesome pictures of Minotaur's and started reading up on them.

Then I had to go and watch Fast Five with Dwayne Johnson (Formally known as The Rock) and my hero was born.

Then I saw this beautiful Silver and Black Mac and one who's always been an admirer of the 18 wheeler (Cause I wanted to drive the big rigs. That's what I told my elementary school teacher when she asked the class what we wanted to be when we grew up).

It didn't help that my dad had an Eagle CB down in the basement or that we all CB's in the cars when I was younger and handles. Tee hee, Loved it! (Ah crap, did I just give away my age?)

Any who...Thus my heroine was born. She's a truck driver of an awesome Silver and Black Bulldog Mac 

AND, AND...

her CB handle is My Dad's. That's right, I used my dad's CB handle. I've always loved it!!

So there you go...What a teaser!!!! 

Ok, ok, here's a blurb to ... tease you more 

During a bar fight, truck driver Serafina Rinne accidentally hits the one man who could ruin her career. Sheriff Gabriel Conall.

Serafina’s amazed at the way her body leaps to life around the brawny Sheriff, and goes quietly when he leads her into the Sheriff’s station.

Then Gabe makes her an offer she can’t turn down…stay in jail or gain her freedom. He’ll drop the charges – all she has to do is help him move a Dragon egg.

Gabe helps Fina understand she has the blood coursing through her veins. She is one of them, this is why she can see creatures when other humans can’t. Fina finds out just how hot passion can be between two of the blood when they’re attracted to each other. When Gabe shows his dominant side, something she’s always longed for opens up within Fina.

When a stilted lover tries to kidnap the egg, Serafina puts her life on the line to save the baby Dragon.

My Book has been Blitzed over at The Book Cove!

The Guardian's Bond is on Book Blitz, The Book Cove's Blog.

Woot, woot!!

I love having a promo post with them!!

Who says guardians can’t be sexy and sassy with one hell of a right hook.

Alston guardian Olivia Roven knows how dangerous her job can be, and has felt the darkness that can tear families apart. Rushing home to save her aunt from a Dragon Hunter, Olivia discovers a bigger plot against Alston.

Livi radiates sassiness, especially toward Tommy Moilanin, her former childhood friend, and unbeknownst to Livi…her future mate. Kept apart so she could concentrate on her training, Livi realizes how strong her bond with Tommy is.

Tommy is a Lyken warrior, strong and proud, and he makes sure Livi’s guardian side understands his dominance as their bond grows into a relationship they both yearn for.

Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

$  2.99

THE GUARDIAN'S BOND [OTHER KIN BOOK 4] by C. A. Salo 

Genre: Paranormal 

ISBN: 978-1-61160-746-8 

And Keep an eye out for:

The Minotaur's Mate

Releasing July 2014

with WCPT

New Paranormal ...

YES!!! The Mighty Minotaur

In case you haven't noticed by now, I'm particular to mythological beings of all kinds. 

So my new story, The Minotaur's Mate

will be releasing with Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

JULY 2014

I was trolling the internet looking at pictures on day, and several  gave me inspiration for this story. I can't remember the artist name of the above picture, so if the artists see's this, let me know and I'll put up a link to you.

So that's picture number one, I also ran across one that had a half man, half bull looking individual with a fairy up close to him and they were looking at each other with love. Can't beat that folks!!

My hero, I need to say who is strong, bull-headed (LOL - of course) but with a soft heart, was imagined after ...

Yes, you've guessed it ... Dwayne Johnson, formerly known as The Rock.

I can't help it, I think he's a hunk-a man!! 

2 New Contracts ... Sneak Peak

Sweeeeet!!

Yes *Fist Pump*, I just signed 2 contacts to have -- 

The Guardian's Bond - Other Kin Book 4

&

The Minotaur's Mate

Published with Whiskey Creek Press Torrid!!!!

How exciting!!!!!!!

I feel like a squirrel with a nest full of acorns!!

Here's a sneak peak into both...

The Guardian's Bond

 Who says guardians can’t be sexy, and sassy with one hell of a right hook.

During a training session with Triton, Prince of the Seas, Alston Guardian Olivia Roven, hears Dragon Hunters planning to capture the pregnant Dragon Shifter in America.

Hurled out of the sea by a Kraken, Livi races to save her aunt and will stop at nothing to protect Mari and the people of Alston; after all, she’s seen first hand how the darkness in people can rip families apart.

Livi loves tempting Tommy Moilanin, her childhood friend turned tormentor. However, what Tommy doesn’t know is that he’s been mating with Livi since she came into season five months ago, for Livi didn’t shift Lyken, she shifted Fae.

Tommy and Livi must work together to protect Alston, even going undercover at a Dragon Hunter’s camp to gather information, ending up with Livi beaten and them trying to escape.

Now they have two tribes of Dragon Hunters coming in force to invade Alston and scare out the Dragon.

However the Dragon they get, isn’t the one they were looking for.

The Minotaur's Mate

During a bar fight, truck driver Serafina Rinne accidentally hits the one man who could ruin her career. Sheriff Gabriel Conall.

Serafina’s amazed at the way her body leaps to life around the brawny Sheriff, wanting nothing more than to jump his bones, she goes quietly when he leads her into the Sheriff’s station.

Then Gabe makes her an offer she can’t turn down…stay in jail or gain her freedom, he’ll drop all charges – all she has to do is help him and the town folks move a Dragon egg.

Finding out that she has the blood coursing through her veins and although watered down by her human side, Serafina can still see past the creatures’ glamour shields they project to the rest of the world.

Serafina finds out Gabe’s a Minotaur, and he’s as drawn to her sexually as she is to him, leading them down an explosively passionate path.

When a stilted lover tries to kidnap the egg, in route to its mother, Serafina puts her life on the line to save the baby Dragon.