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Welcome.Author(AKA-D) is Gayle Eden~B.D.Dillon~Eve Asbury.

I write Contempoary, ST Romance, sultry Regency,westerns and fiction. Here you will find updates,blurbs,coming soon and chat-events. Stay up to date on the latest releases and various formats available. E formats and paperback are listed with links to purchase. Access various pages to read reviews, story samples and new works in progress. Thanks for dropping by, leaving a comment, or simply visiting. Happy reading.

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Author Bio and FAQ

AKA-D — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:57:15 CDT

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ST Romance author Eve Asbury, and Sensual Romance writer Gayle Eden are also fiction author B.D. Dillon. They are all alter egos of Dian Addair, an author whose dreams of writing were put on hold in her twenties while she raised a son and daughter and worked several jobs. Romance novels kept her sane during some of those busy years, which took her from West Virginia to living in a suburb of Washington, DC for fifteen more, until finally settling her in East Tennessee, surrounded by the North Holston River, where she can write to her hearts content.
She calls her life as a young grandmother, controlled chaos. Actually it’s quite normal for a woman who was born 9th in line and was an aunt by age five. She sets aside Saturdays for family, cooking, and romping with her 5 grandchildren. The rest of the week, when not stealing an hour with her busy husband, she’s at the computer immersing herself in another good plot.
A writer who believes in story telling, in giving herself the freedom to write whatever story speaks to her heart. This prolific author says she tries not to limit her characters by outline, but has a vague idea, that generally they run away with. She’s found its better to indulge her muse than try and control it. A bit like real life, it happens, and there’s always something new and surprising that makes the experience rewarding.

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FAQ and writing Biz

How long have you been writing?

Full time? About 5 years. You can deduct 3 of those for when I had about 17 critique partners, joined writing groups, and basically threw out everything I thought I knew about writing, to start all over again. (yeah, bought all the books, was a junkie of how to) But I have written in my head since I was 16, and decided it would be the greatest dream. LOL. it came many, many years after living in the real world, working real thankless jobs-hubby was the career oriented one :) I never loved a job enough to want to do it more than 3-4 years, and raising a son and daughter. In fact, I became a grandmother the year I finally decided I was going to take the plunge and just do it. Boy, was I in for some surprises.

What do you read?
Everything. I have always read a lot. I have my old favs, my keeper shelf. But I read fantasy, history, bios, all sorts of books that just seem interesting. I worked in the school library just so I could read for free. I've always visited the bookstore, when the kids were little, we went every Wednesday and bought a book. That's not counting me hunting the used stores and coming home with bags full.)

Group membership.
For many, many years, I was a member of RWA. I never lived close to a group to attend meetings. But I let my membership lapse in 2000. Now I have membership in a G'zillion yahoo groups. Few of which I can find time to stay on top of, and write as often as I do, or attend the biz of writing.

What inspires you?
Everything from memories, to music, to movies and other books, mostly non fiction. I'll read something on parkland's in the northern US and want to write a book about it. Or a history book. I love to read old journals and newspapers and magazines from the 1800's. Readers and fans inspire me, people who are positive and who like my stories. Heck, I've written 2nd books I never intended to, just for readers :) It's not normally the familiar things that get me inspired, but the unusual. In history, it's more that one unique woman, than the typical debutant. There are those who want a historical based on (common knowledge or preconceived notions) not me. I come across a woman who defied the times, or a murder among the aristocrats, I'm digging that fact pile, they're more interesting.

Why three pen names.
Each writes in a different genre or sub genre, and a different voice. I feel that readers have expectation with a certain author. Take Eve, she's a "come sit by me" folksy or straight to the heart writer. She's the me I'd be, actually telling you the story, in my back yard over a cup of coffee. Laid back :). Gayle Eden is that deeply hidden, but passionate woman (wink) probably only my husband knows well. She's whispers and silk, a glass of wine, a scrap of lace and scented candles. She's the part of me who loves anything Regency or romantic. And witty...

B.D. Dillon. That's kind of the tomboy I always was, but the more serious and introspective. Most of those books aren't romance. They may have relationships, love-making, but they are fiction under other sub genres; mystery, fantasy, thrillers. Writing as B.D. I give myself a chance to not focus on romance and make myself plot a bit more in the first stage of writing the story. I have to depend less on the characters and more on twists, turns, bigger issues.
Layla Dane is another pen name I have stories under, that aren't published yet.
You see, I think, if a reader buys Gayle Eden, she or he expects that pace and voice and Gayle Eden tone. Same with Eve, who writes single title, long romance with a wide view, instead of Gayle's very tight focus on the couple. All those pen names allow me to write different stories so that I don't burn out on the same ones. They allow me to write different pace, tone, structure and layers. A reader knows what kind of story they are getting under that name, a tight focused Gayle, wide lens Eve, a mix fiction Dillon.

Why did you start in e books?
Because they were different. I couldn't write formula, nor did I want to be (Branded) as a certain kind of writer. I had 24 novels written and in the NY biz, you might spend a year submitting, a year finding an agent, another year waiting for one book to come out. I was 40 when I got the chance to write full time, (empty nest) I didn't have all of that time. My writer friends were writing e books while they submitted to NY. All I knew was about the NY writing Industry, my contacts were all those kinds of authors.(and I am thankful to those who helped me understand that complex world and the craft)
But I had so many books I just dived right into e books. (Don't follow that lead lol, do your research )
It was a new format with possibilities. I contracted with 5-8 e publishers, learned a lot- the hard way- and got the good, bad and ugly of the industry. I often debated going back to my roots and groups- with the NY ambitions, but I'd established some loyal readers and I decided to stick with it.
Now, when many of those contracts are nearing their end. I have joined an INDY co-op Alinar publishing. We're writers who have the e industry experience and have learned about it. We wanted more control over what we wrote, quality covers, decent edits (don't get me started, and no, you won't find perfection now either lol) ...and the ability to control price ( keeping it low). Though I must say, paying an editor, buying covers, you cross your fingers you'll earn out in e books what you've sunk into it. In Indy publishing, you still have to pay people, you still pay 50% or more to retail sites for listings, and that's aside from marketing and all sorts of fees on the side. Think about it, if an average NY published author (S.King and Nora Roberts aside), but the typical writer, lives on $5,000 a year, and their books have a 53,000 plus readership, thanks to being in bookstores, you can imagine how little an e author makes and how small his or her audience is.

I once had a lawyer say to me ( "26 or more % royalties, do you realize in NY they might make 6%") and my answer was, yeah, but we aren't on your bookstore shelf, we aren't in libraries, and if you don't go on line, you'll never hear of us. We don't have a smidgen of that exposure to the readers who read what we write. And you can take that x% down after everyone in the middle gets their cut. It ain't pretty lol.

In e books, You have to write often and hopefully, you'll break even with each book. I have no idea how those who don't have a husband who brings home the bread do it... but then, I love writing, and I think e books are still new enough to go somewhere in the future. Everyone in this biz has to love it, else you'd be crazy to do all you do, and still work a day job.

Print copies. What is POD?
K- I see all kinds of skewed, misinformed statements about what POD is. I can't speak for every publisher or author. But, I can say-- that in my case, POD is the printer (co)used to print out the e book. It is the paperback version of an e book. That isn't the same thing as (print rights) in a contract. Many authors like me have kept their print rights so if NY wants one of my books, those rights are avail. I contract on a limited time basis only for e rights, and that is any type of media in the digi area- Most of those include a right to POD. that is, making that e book avail on paper.

In the case where I still have all rights, I'm still doing the same thing. I'm making an e book avail in print. I find a printer who prints and ships the books (not like I have a warehouse lol) as they are ordered. I have to pay that printer, per page, also a printing fee and a %. so, no. the higher price isn't dough I'm making, it's less than a 2 dollar royalty, and that's before I pay other fees, so my cut would be 1.00 or less. I cant speak for publishers who have my print books on sale. They contract through mysterious ways lol. I can and do, only speak for the books not under contract anywhere The whole concept of making stories avail in paperback, is so the reader has the option to buy it that way. Many readers can't sit at the computer that long and don't want to buy a hand held e reader, so they can get the book in print. I wish I could make it a cheaper process, but I have nothing to do with that end. The reason Alinar books are Not sold through wider distributors yet (Amazon and so on) is because I want to keep the price low, and avoid fees that would make them higher- for necessity (middle men get paid) -so selling direct from my store, you're paying the bare min, rock bottom as they say in the south. The e books are listed on this site, my main website, where the reader can exercise that option when buying. Later on we might contract with wider distribution. But since an e book is an e book, even printed out, we're looking at print as an alternative way to read the story. E-books are still our main focus.

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What are you writing now?
Now, I'm editing. I'm always editing. But see the WIP page for details on specific stories.

I'd like to thank readers who buy my books, those who made the leap into e books a great experience. Reviewers, who have been generous and fair, and behind the scenes people who go through the highs and lows with me. I hope to keep writing in this venue--, format rather. I believe e books and this kind of alternative is great for authors who write often and who want to provide all types of books for readers. Without readers, even the dream of writing isn't as bright. All that biz and all the distractions aside, when I sit down to write, I'm just thinking of the person reading it. since I love reading too, I want to keep that connection strong.
I know, I'm so busy with a thousand things that I don't get to socialize with readers the way I did on line, say 2-3 years ago. But I hope I'm bringing them stories they enjoy, and the story is the part of all this, that will matter to us both.
All the hats I have to wear, some I suck at, like tech stuff on the site rofl, but everything that I (have) to do, in order to make the books avail, is nothing like the joy I feel writing, and the satisfaction I get, when readers are happy with it. In life, work, family, we get caught up in things that distract and drain us. It's the same with writing, with the cynics and the neg types and the grind of having to think of it as a biz instead of your dream. There's always a buzz, industry, gossip, opinions- that can't derail you. But the way you feel when you enjoy one of my books, is the way I feel when writing it. At that moment, that's really all we care about.:)

Happy reading.:)
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Book Reviews

AKA-D — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:43:37 CDT

Note, E review sites with archived reviews of Gayle Eden or Eve Asbury novels may wish to update their information (isbn) and covers of works published in 05-and 06 that are no longer in contract with those publishers, the legal copies of those works are re-issued through Eve-Gayle's Air Castle bookstore. You can contact the author via the contact page at www.evesromance.com . Gayle~Eve would be happy to provide you with covers and information. With the exception of (4 novels with Whiskey creek, champagne books , Gayle Eden and Eve Asbury holds (all) exclusive rights to the works published through Air Castle. These works are filed with the LOC and protected by copyrights. Any established reviewer wishing to review works by this author can contact the author to recieve arcs or the published book to review. You may also use the contact pages avail at www.evesromance.com

Award winning Reviws
A Taste of temptation - Joyfully Reviewed

Fallen Angels Rec reading

Bring on the RainEcataromance
One Hot summer
Every time you go Away
Worth the Risk

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Worth The Risk

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©Coffeetime Romance
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/WorthTheRisk.html
©Bring on the Rain (The Romance Studio)
http://www.theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/bringontherainasbury.htm

Rock my world (Gotta write network)
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©Romance Divas reviews

http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews_files/WorththeRisk-Asbury.pdf

http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews_files/BringontheRain-Asbury.pdf
http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews_files/RockMyWorld-Eden.pdf

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Worth the Risk 1880

Lord Nicolas Balfour Montague suffers execution if he stays in Europe but his valet; Gaston, refuses to allow that to happen. His mother was already hanged for treason, and Gaston believes by leaving Europe and going to America, Nicolas will be safe. Of course, after they arrive, Nicolas spends much of his time slumming and drowning in alcohol which only irritates Gaston. After coming across a pamphlet on Nebraska, Gaston feels it would be best to head there and discover some new opportunities for Nicolas. Of course, trying to fit into America, with their English duds and English traits, found them almost as outcast and often not treated with a warm welcome. Josie Sullivan runs Sullivan Farms and understands about prejudices, as well as grief, anger, and resentment. She and her siblings, Erin and Brody, do not believe in fighting with guns or knives but rather strength and determination. All the siblings have is their farm, and it certainly cannot run itself. After Brody encounters the mistreatment of Nicolas and Gaston, when they arrive in town, he offers to step in and help, but it lands them all three in jail. Brody has Cheyenne blood and knows all too well about being picked on by others. Josie goes into town to bail Brody out of jail, only to end up helping Nicolas and Gaston, too, by offering them a job on the farm. Nicolas knows nothing about hard work since he has had servants most his life. Josie is determined to show Nicolas how to survive in the west, it takes hard work, dedication and the perseverance to continue on as they fight their growing attraction for the other.

I found Worth the Risk a most compelling read with in-depth characters that keeps the story moving along greatly. Each character counterbalances the story and makes it even more convincing with their actions. Josie and her siblings struggle through many obstacles and continue to move forward. Gaston and Nicholas are from a different part of the world, unfamiliar with the western lifestyles, and just visualizing Gaston in overalls, out riding a horse allowed this reader to get a view in their mind of their new lifestyles. Eve Asbury pens a great historical read with many emotions, love, and different customs, not to mention extreme hatred, as the characters seek to find a way to overcome harsh situations while building a bright future. There were moments my heart went out to Nicolas because of his upbringing, while almost living like the prodigal son to find meaning in life, while falling in love. This is one recommended read that really comes to life.

Reviewed by: Linda L. ©

Every Time You Go Away Eve Asbury ©
Historical romance

Gaetan Leflur had come to England to find a wife in answer to a friend’s deathbed request. He resented the way they treated him due to his mixed heritage of half French and half Arapaho. He was tired of the questions about half naked savages running around wild and scalping people. He knew he would be able to find a wife because even with his background someone would want to marry him for his money. He just did not know how the frail English debutantes he had seen so far would fair in the wilds of America. He was surprised when a young woman approached him and asked if he would consider her as a bride. Lady Moyra Dunford was desperate. If Gaetan Leflur did not want her she was considering drowning herself in the Thames River. Life was unbearable and things were getting worse. She knew she was plain but she was wealthy and she would do anything and be anything he required, if he would just take her away. After listening to her reasons Gaetan decides that Moyra would suit his needs although not what he typically looks for in a woman. Thus began the adventure of Gaetan and Moyra and it only gets better. Every Time You Go Away is an emotionally stirring story of two vulnerable people from different worlds coming together to find love. It tells the difficulty of these two learning to recognize love and trusting it enough to let it grow. Eve Asbury has created a richly woven story with characters that touch the heart. Gaetan does not trust love because he has never been loved. His background is painful, bringing tears to the reader’s eyes as he faces his past and lays it to rest. Moyra has known happiness only to have it ripped away and left with pain an abuse. She wants nothing more at the beginning but her freedom. As she spends time with Gaetan she craves his love. The chemistry is there between them and at times frustrating as they each fear rejection. When passion is set free it is explosive. Extremely sensual they lose themselves in each other. Exciting scenes are described through the words of the author making the setting easily visualized. Amazing things happen as Moyra experiences the American West. This is a fascinating story that is sure to touch the hearts of the readers. Organized, smooth flowing words are created by Eve Asbury to share a tale of colorful characters and their journey to love. Romance, action, and adventure all are to be found in this wonderful story. I highly recommend Every Time You Go Away, to all readers. Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual Reviewer: Anita
September 9, 2006

Every Time You Go Away

Author: Eve Asbury
Lady Moyra Dunford has been the ward to Lord Elliot, Earl of Ridgefield and his sister, the Dutchess of Hollingsworth, for the past five years. She must find a way to break free from their evil and controlling clutches before the Earl makes his final move in his plan to wed her himself and get full power over her vast wealth.

Gossips are in rare form as they discuss Gaetan Leflur’s arrival into London society. He is half French and half Arapaho Indian American and has worked hard for his money. Gaetan knows he should never have made the promise to find a wife to his dying uncle. Amoung the debutantes, he sees no one among who could survive in the wilds of the American West; that is, until he is approached by the very plain, but blunt and charming Moyra. She explains the plight with her guardians and makes him a deal he cannot refuse. Their carefully laid plans to free Moyra are a complete success. Now, she can start looking for her brother. Her journey across the ocean to her new home with her new husband in the wilderness of the west proves to be a revelation. Moyra is determined to grasp every aspect of her new life; especially the passion that continues to build between her and Gaetan. Can she win the heart of a man who can’t seem to stop running from his troubled past? EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY is an awesome story. Moyra is a woman of boundless courage and strength. She has no trouble taking life by the horns and making the best of every situation. Gaetan’s struggle with the ill-placed guilt of his troubled childhood tore my heart apart. Ms. Asbury shows her readers the real hardships of living in the untamed west. The battle between nature and man can be fierce. With the stroke of her magic keyboard and gifted imagination, Eve Asbury once again presents her readers with a story that is truly a winner.

By Romance Junkies Reviewer: Briana Burress

Romance Junkies Content Editor: Staci
Romance Junkies Publishing Editor: Chrissy

© Refuge from the Storm Liana Bellingham has spent her lifetime cleaning up her father’s messes. This time it has cost her a marriage. She has been sold to a man she does not know nor does she want to know him. Not only is she enraged at her father, she is livid to learn her new husband, Raiden de Louve, is on the same ship she is on and in the middle of the ocean. When a furious storm rolls in, she finds herself stuck in the same room as him and the ship is going down. Waking to find she has been floating in the ocean, she is horrified to feel something latch onto her leg. Stuck between being relieved at not being alone and frustrated to be marooned with Raiden, she is left with emotions that she is unsure how to handle. With only the two of them around, they are given the opportunity to explore and work through emotions, confusion, and their pasts. Will there be a future for Liana and Raiden?

Gayle Eden has written a beauty of a short story that offers readers an insightful glimpse into each character’s personality and past. Raiden is a man that could have anything, yet the one that he wants does not desire him. He struggles to deal with winning her over while allowing her space to find herself. Liana must come to terms with what her father has done to her and realize that she is the only one that can ensure her happiness. The touching and rewarding passion that Raiden shows Liana leaves her breathless and emotionally overwhelmed. Raiden is a compassionate man sure to impress any reader. This story was a wonderful and delightful contemporary romance that I will recommend to others for a long time. It offers a combination of characters and romance that engross the readers and leaves them glued to their seat until the storm has run it course. Refuge from the Storm is a must for anyone looking for a heartfelt, passionate story of going after what you want and fighting for it once you get it. Gayle Eden has done a tremendous job and earned 5 Angels! FAR

Reviewed by: Jessica

©Whispers in the Dark Roger, Earl of Whyth, wants Joan Lecrox with a fiery passion the hardened rake hasn’t felt before; however, she will have nothing to do with him. Joan is only in London for the season to please her Uncle Willy. She wants nothing to do with the gossiping ladies of the Ton, nor is she planning to find a husband. Against her will though, her desire and ardor for Roger grows. At first, all she saw was the rake, the man who seduced women with little thought for their feelings. Joan comes to realize that Roger is merely playing the role society has allotted him. Nobody seems to see the vulnerable man beneath his façade; nor do they see that he is a man very deserving of love.

Roger is alarmed at his growing feelings for Joan. Though he has wanted her from the moment he laid eyes on her, as he gets to know her both intimately and personally, he realizes that she is a woman he could easily lose his heart to. Their affair blossoms as the season goes on, but will the end of the season signify the end of their relationship, or can Roger convince Joan that what they feel for each other is too precious to let go?

Whispers in the Dark is a phenomenal read from Gayle Eden. Fans of historical romances will not be let down by this intense love story. Roger and Joan start off as the stock characters one expects in any Regency romance, the faithless rake and the shy maiden. Yet, as the story unfolds, Roger and Joan become three dimensional, endearing, and very realistic characters with quirks, tempers, habits, and foibles all their own. Joan stands out because she is the very opposite of what one expects in a Regency miss. She is brave, cynical about love and the Ton, and would rather spend the day in her country home riding her horse or chatting with her hired help. Roger seems to be the perfect caricature of a cad, but this is an affectation he puts on for the reader and for Joan. As he comes to trust and care for Joan, he lets her into his heart and lets her know who he really is; a man who loves adventure, who likes collecting rare treasures, and enjoys renovating Black Cross, the abbey he has recently purchased. Roger loves hard and plays hard, but he also longs for the simple things in life, though he’s afraid to give voice to those dreams.

Exciting characters, an exhilarating romance, interesting characterizations, and snappy dialogue make Whispers in the Dark a fantastic read for every historical romance fan. Roger and Joan’s story will have you hooked from beginning to end.

©Reviewed by: Sarah W FAR Title Refuge From the Storm Author Gayle Eden Rating 4.5 stars Sensuality Rating sensuous Buy It Teaser A realistic novel, Refuge From the Storm is absolutely fantastic. Review All her life Liana Bellingham has been a pawn in her father's schemes. With money an issue, he arranged a marriage at 15 to an older man. When her husband died, her father continued to try and use her but she was successful in circumventing this, at least until now. On board a ship sailing to a new life, Liana is once again bargained by her father and married off by proxy. Not wanting anything to do with her new husband, Raiden de Louve, she refuses to acknowledge the marriage. This is hard to do as the storm they are experiencing intensifies. With the ship foundering, Liana find herself dependent on Raiden for her very life. Shipwrecked on an island is not her idea of fun but shipwrecked with Raiden? There may some merit in it, especially when she begins to feel some stirrings for the first time in her life. Is there hope for this marriage after all? Raiden de Louve was a very intriguing hero. He had a strange background , making him even more romantic. Liana was quite believable as someone tired of being used by the men in her life. Her reluctance to accept Raiden was quite understandable. As the two fall for each other, it was beautiful to read. A realistic novel, Refuge From the Storm is absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it. Elise http://www.ecataromance.com/248-reviews?type=&id=397 http://theromancestudio.com/review_results.php ©http://www.simegen.com/reviews/list/30614.html

Reviewed by Shelly Campbell
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2006

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Nicholas “Nic” Balfour Montague is a rake that was born into the life with all the privileges that life has to offer until his mother was hanged for treason. He is now exiled from England after everything was turned back to the crown. Nic and his faithful valet, Gaston have been living in a run down tenement amongst the gutters of New York trying to make it on the last of their money. Gaston persuades Nic to board the train to Nebraska where business seems to be booming and there is a chance for a new life. But, their trip takes a sudden turn when they step off the train in Nebraska to the bad hospitality from the sheriff and some of townsfolk, ending up in jail.

Since her parent’s death, Josie Sullivan has been running Sullivan Farms with the help of her younger sister and brother. When she goes into town to bail her brother, Brody out of jail, Josie ends up paying the bail for newcomers, Nic and Gaston also. They agree to help Jose out at the ranch to pay off their debt. Josie and her crew have their hands full trying to teach Nic and Gaston ranch work. Their hard work pays off as they become a very important part of the family and the town. Josie and Nic find themselves giving into the kind of passion that few ever experience only to have it tainted with his insecurities and the treachery of others. Josie discovers love is WORTH THE RISK when she takes a chance with the man who has stolen her heart and soul. I am a great fan of Eve Asbury and jumped at the chance to read another one of her wonderful stories. She brings to life the pain and hardships of ranching. Ms. Asbury shows the importance of family and one’s heritage. WORTH THE RISK is definitely a keeper. ECATA ROMANCE'S REVIEW OF WORTH THE RISK

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Links to Blogs

AKA-D — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:23:55 CDT

Romancing the Blog (Readers and Romance authors Blog
http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/

Writer Beware (The pitfalls of the Industry and plain old wisdom)
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/

Paperback writer (author- writerly blog- look around there is a lot here)
http://pbackwriter.blogspot.com/

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Booklist

AKA-D — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:42:17 CDT

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WCP (whiskey creek series) Dec 07 the thrid and final book Falling for you.

WHISKEY CREEK WILL RELEASE THIS TRIO IN ONE PAPERBACK BOOK SOON, LOOK FOR IT AT WHISEKY CREEK PRESS.

Whispers in the Dark avail
Imagine Me -E book
Clandestine-
Undeniable- Winter Heart
The Christmas Ball
The Bequest- single title western
Her Way Home-single title Romance
For a complete list of Eve Asbury, Gayle Eden books, go to http://www.evesromance.com/documents/84.html
and http://www.evesromance.com/documents/85.html

Refuge from the storm -

Watch for paperback releases at www.evesromance.com
from the new bookstore Air Castle Books

Avail at Whiskey creek press.
Southern Moon- whiskey creek press
One Hot Summer- whiskey creek press
Book 3 out in Dec 07 Falling for you.

Fall from Grace-Champagne Books

Worth The Risk- Bring on the Rain-
Rock my world- New Books
All I want for Christmas is you
Under the mistletoe
Home for christmas
Avail n bundle format on Amazon Kindle
Snowbound is avail at Air castle books, see www.evesromace.com for links

The SITE store, Air castle books, will also feature never before released e books .

All I want for Christmas is you holds Fictionwise best seller list through chirstmas, and top 15 through Feb. A taste of Temptation once again hit FW best seller, and Bring on the Rain, Highest rated (romance) 07

Free reads are posted on my website. and on my yahoo.
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Book Reviews #2

AKA-D — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:21:19 CDT

It is sometime during the year 1800 and Blair Mitchell finds herself in a gambling hell belonging to the elusive Fox. She has come to ask for a loan to save the family farm. Her parents having died, leaving a debt to be paid and her brother has gone to work for the mill. She sees that the mill is slowly killing him and she must find a way to pay the mortgage. She had considered turning to the world's oldest profession but as a virgin she would be placed up for auction and offered up to all types of perversions. She decided it would be easier to sell her virginity to The Fox if he was willing to give her the loan in exchange. Gabriel also known as 'The Fox,' has become bored with life. When a woman dressed as a boy comes asking for a loan he initially thinks to turn her away. He reconsiders as he listens to the story. She is not the prettiest woman but she is innocent and honest and he sees that as a novelty. When she offers herself up as his mistress in exchange for the loan, he sees a deal he just can't refuse. He is set to spend a pleasurable night in her company and send her on her way after paying her debt. Things don't go quite as he plans for hearts and emotions become involved. The Fox by Gayle Eden is an enjoyable romance with interesting characters. Gabriel lives life the only way he knows how. Life has made him very jaded. I believe that is why when Blair comes to him, he falls so quickly. Blair may be an innocent when it comes to sex but she did grow up on a farm. The chemistry between these two is totally electrifying. The passion explodes in the scenes between these two. The sex is described in exciting graphic details. The villain in our story is the person holding the mortgage. I would have like to have seen him interact a little more in the story. I think this would have added a needed sense of desperation, explaining why Blair would go so far to see the debt paid. The dialogue flows smoothly and conveys the thoughts and emotions of the characters. The historical setting is shown through means of transportation and clothing, as well as the culture of the time. The setting is made to feel real and is easily visualized through Gayle Eden's descriptive writing. My favorite thing about the book is the history of Gabriel's parents and a gift of a poem. The poem brought tears to my eyes. This was an erotic romance that offered more by adding an emotional aspect that I found truly enjoyable. I feel that readers will enjoy all that is offered in reading, The Fox by Gayle Eden. Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit Reviewer: Anita
July 11, 2006

THE ROAD TO ROMANCE REVIEWS ROCK MY WORLD BY GAYLE EDEN Raelyn Kendall is contacted to return home to her family’s ranch, Cougar Enterprises, to see her injured twin brother Ty, a cowboy, who recently broke both legs after a bull riding accident. Raelynn is a rock/blues singer. She feels she is a failure and has had her share of losses and disappointments. She and her brother hadn’t been home in 8 years because they had a bad relationship with their father Alan after their mother died. Raelyn is uneasy about returning home because she fears her father will throw her failure in her face. Her father Alan is old and sick now after having several strokes. Jackie Bristow, cousin and friend, has been running the family business for Uncle Alan for quite some time. Hud McKabe still works with Alan, a cowboy Raelyn has known for years who is also a close friend of Ty’s. Raelyn and Hud are drawn to each other but can’t stand to be around each other. There is a fiery passion building between the two of them.

The story of Raelyn and Hud is very erotic but takes some time to build because of all the walls surrounding Raelyn. Raelyn’s experiences with men have been disappointing so she is also afraid of a man like Hud. She doesn’t know what to expect with a real caring man. This story focuses on coming home, mending broken fences and learning to make peace with those you love, and finding your destiny in life and love. Hud helps Raelyn along the way. There is such a sense of oneness about Raelyn and Hud that it makes this story really special. I loved this story. Reviewed by Ellen Bunch for The Road to Romance May 16, 2006

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©http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/October2005/Jessica-RefugeFromTheStorm.htmRefuge from the Storm
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Liana Bellingham has spent her lifetime cleaning up her father’s messes. This time it has cost her a marriage. She has been sold to a man she does not know nor does she want to know him. Not only is she enraged at her father, she is livid to learn her new husband, Raiden de Louve, is on the same ship she is on and in the middle of the ocean. When a furious storm rolls in, she finds herself stuck in the same room as him and the ship is going down. Waking to find she has been floating in the ocean, she is horrified to feel something latch onto her leg. Stuck between being relieved at not being alone and frustrated to be marooned with Raiden, she is left with emotions that she is unsure how to handle. With only the two of them around, they are given the opportunity to explore and work through emotions, confusion, and their pasts. Will there be a future for Liana and Raiden?

Gayle Eden has written a beauty of a short story that offers readers an insightful glimpse into each character’s personality and past. Raiden is a man that could have anything, yet the one that he wants does not desire him. He struggles to deal with winning her over while allowing her space to find herself. Liana must come to terms with what her father has done to her and realize that she is the only one that can ensure her happiness. The touching and rewarding passion that Raiden shows Liana leaves her breathless and emotionally overwhelmed. Raiden is a compassionate man sure to impress any reader. This story was a wonderful and delightful contemporary romance that I will recommend to others for a long time. It offers a combination of characters and romance that engross the readers and leaves them glued to their seat until the storm has run it course. Refuge from the Storm is a must for anyone looking for a heartfelt, passionate story of going after what you want and fighting for it once you get it. Gayle Eden has done a tremendous job and earned 5 Angels!

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Raelyn isn’t happy
about going home, but she doesn’t have a choice. Her twin brother, Ty, is back home recovering from a rodeo accident and she has run out of the last of her money. She doesn’t want and hasn’t in the last couple of years the money set aside by her father.

Raelyn has a big chip on her shoulder towards her father and the ranch where they grew up. She and her brother didn’t see eye to eye with their father and left as soon as they could, each going their separate ways. She always wanted to make it big in the singing industry, but a few bad choices along the way, she had never made it big. Now to her she is crawling back to the last place she ever wanted to be again, Cougar Ranch.

To Raelyn, Hud McKabe her daddy’s right hand man is still like he was all those years ago. He was silent and didn’t miss much going on around him. It seems the crush that she had on him over eight years ago didn’t go away. It flares up hot and heavy when they meet again.

Hud is the quiet and silent type but doesn’t miss much especially where Raelyn is concerned. It also doesn’t help the two of them that they are sharing the guesthouse, granted, it is big and has several bedrooms and enough room to avoid someone if wanted or needed too.

Rock My World isn’t just about Raelyn and Hud. The question is can Raelyn learn to forgive and move forward. But it is the struggle along the way to find oneself, to discover that time can change people and that all along they might have just had your best interest at heart and didn’t want to see you struggle.

Ms. Eden gave us a story full of twists, turns and bumps. The secondary characters help play a minor role of moving the story along. It also gives several of the characters a second chance at their own happiness. Now if they take the chance given to them and of course they get some help from Raelyn. The second chances are also not just for the secondary characters but also for Raelyn and Hud and maybe just making their wishes come true.

Reviewed in June 2006 by Pam.

Worth the Risk, avail at Alinar publishing and fictionwise www.alinarpublishing.com

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Worth the Risk Author Eve Asbury
Category historical Rating 4.5 stars
Sensuality Rating sizzling
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Teaser
Review
Josie Sullivan is a hard working businesswoman in the west during a time when a woman without a man is considered helpless. She does everything she can to keep the family together and provide for them. Helping two fancy greenhorn strangers may just be more trouble than it is worth.
Lord Nicolas Balfour Montague is jaded, cynical, spoiled and penniless thanks to his family. Now only Nicolas Balfour, worthless green horn; he finds that he can do nothing to suit or impress Miss Josie Sullivan. But then why should he care?
Worth the Risk by Eve Asbury will have you laughing out loud, clapping with glee and doing happy dances of joy. Nicolas Balfour is a gorgeous man in need of a purpose and love. Josie is a strong frontier woman with grit, blunt ways and lots of love for family and friends. Josie's family and friends fill the pages with warmth and wisdom. Though it often feels like these secondary characters are taking the reader on a long tangent; you discover that their trials and triumphs deepen your understanding of Nicolas and Josie and teach these two about themselves. The love scenes are sparse; but the sexual tension is thick enough to cut and server on a platter and is well maintained through out the entire book. Ms. Asbury has done a magnificent job of creating characters whose heads you can slip into and "live" their story right along with them. This is one of the most beautiful stories I have read in quite some time. Give yourself a delightful treat by spending the day with this treasure.

©Reviewer : Keely Skillman
Posted February 2, 2006
ECATA ROMANCE

One Hot Summer ISBN 1-59374-545-1
Author Eve Asbury Page Count 269 pages
Publisher Whiskey Creek Press Price
Category suspense Rating 5 stars
Release Date February 1, 2006 Sensuality Rating sultry
Buy It www.whiskeycreekpress.com
Teaser
Review
When Charlie Aldrich Thornton comes back into town, she knows that she will never live down the scandal her dead father caused, nor will anyone in town let her forget, especially Beau Jessup, whose father was set up by Charlie's father and imprisoned. Charlie has come back to rebuild her life after her marriage falls apart and also to be closer to her brother. But sparks are about to fly between Beau and Charlie because hidden beneath their cordial liaison is a smoldering passion that is about to come to life. But it seems that danger hides in the shadows because someone does not want them to find any happiness or a lasting relationship. Can they make their relationship work? Or will the past keep them apart forever?
One Hot Summer gives you a fantastic contemporary romance while at the same time providing those hostage to the past a way embrace their future. Charlie has been running from everything in her life since the death of her father and has finally come home to rebuild and take charge of her life. And one of the people she has to face is Beau Jessup, her childhood crush and one of the families her father destroyed in his quest for power. Charlie and Beau discover an attraction between them but when they try to put their past behind them and look to the future they find it is not going to be easy at all, especially when there are people hoping to exploit and destroy their relationship. This book made me think of courage because Charlie stood tall in the face of opposition, to take charge and make the future she wanted but she also showed that love is a powerful emotion as it overcomes adversity and criticism. I know that I cannot wait to revisit this world that Eve Asbury has created and the fantastic characters that stir not only hope but also faith, that anyone can overcome the sins of their parents to make a bright future for themselves and the ones they love.
Eve Asbury
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©Reviewer Sheryl
Posted January 28, 2006

Rock My World Author Gayle Eden Page Category contemporary Rating 4 stars
Sensuality Rating sultry
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Teaser
Review
Summoned home after her brother injured in an accident Raelyn Kendall wanted to return a successful singer but over the years she has been gone nothing has gone right. Appearing tough as nails on the outside, no one could guess the emotions that swirl inside Raelyn, emotions of failure. But going home may turn out to be the best thing that has ever happened to her because the instant attraction between Hud McKabe and herself could become the thing that dreams are made of. Will Raelyn discover exactly what she wants from life before it drifts away?
A contemporary romance, Rock My World by Gayle Eden is an emotion filled story that is all heart. I enjoyed reading this book because it has everything and also delivers one intriguing story. I loved Raelyn because she dared to take on the world even after everything that happened, she still was willing to return home, as she saw it, a failure. Raelyn won my admiration because she tried to make something on her own, entirely against the wishes of her father. The romance between her and Hud was totally enjoyable, I loved their tentative but wholly enticing relationship. These two were meant to be together, they not only suited each other but also complemented one another. If there was anything I didn't like about the book was that it ended, I just wanted Rock My World to keep going but then all good things must come to an end.
Gayle Eden aka Eve Asbury
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Reviewer Sheryl
Posted March 28, 2006
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Author Gayle Eden
Category historical Rating 4.5 stars ©

Teaser A realistic novel, Refuge From the Storm is absolutely fantastic.
Review
All her life Liana Bellingham has been a pawn in her father's schemes. With money an issue, he arranged a marriage at 15 to an older man. When her husband died, her father continued to try and use her but she was successful in circumventing this, at least until now. On board a ship sailing to a new life, Liana is once again bargained by her father and married off by proxy. Not wanting anything to do with her new husband, Raiden de Louve, she refuses to acknowledge the marriage. This is hard to do as the storm they are experiencing intensifies. With the ship foundering, Liana find herself dependent on Raiden for her very life. Shipwrecked on an island is not her idea of fun but shipwrecked with Raiden? There may some merit in it, especially when she begins to feel some stirrings for the first time in her life. Is there hope for this marriage after all?

Raiden de Louve was a very intriguing hero. He had a strange background , making him even more romantic. Liana was quite believable as someone tired of being used by the men in her life. Her reluctance to accept Raiden was quite understandable. As the two fall for each other, it was beautiful to read. A realistic novel, Refuge From the Storm is absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it.
Elise
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Reviewer Elise
Posted September 26, 2005
LOVES ROMANCES REVIEWS REFUGE FROM THE STORM BY GAYLE EDEN
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When Liana finds out her father lost her to pay his gambling debts, she blows a gasket. What makes it worse she is married to the man who won her!!!! Now on her way to the tropics with her father, she encounters her new "husband" and vows to never submit to this man. Baron Raiden de Louvre wanted Liana with a passion that consumes him and if the only way to have her is to win her in a game of chance then so be it. What these two strong willed persons do not anticipate is a sudden storm that forces them to flee the storm and ending up on an island. Within the tropical setting, Raiden woos Liana to be his lover, friend and wife in all ways but will Liana let her heart go to Raiden? Or will she lose the chance to see how love can be between two remarkable people? Read Refuge from the storm and see what happens between Raiden and Liana.

Ms. Eden is a delight to read in this wonderful quickie. Her storyline is centered on the strong willed Liana, bent on steering her own course in life and Raiden who loves her and is bent on having her no matter what. Strong willed, multidimensional, these are two dominant characters that will literally stand out amid the pages of Refuge from the storm. By creating these two, Ms. Eden crafts a story amid the lush setting of the tropics and will have the reader thinking they are on the beach with Raiden and Liana. The plot is a little weak on how these two met the first time and such but eventually they come out. This reviewer would have loved to know more of their back story but as a quickie story, the details given worked just as good.

The flow of the book was quite fast and easily captivates the reader from beginning to end. Me. Eden is a wonderful storyteller that weaves a sensual spell amid this storyline. She is truly a wonderful author to keep an eye on in the months to come!! Refuge from the storm is a mesmerizing tale that will keep the reader entertained from beginning to end and will leave the reader breathless with the sensual and passionate love scenes. If you love a historical romance full of complex and interesting characters, lush settings and a plot that leaves you breathless, read Refuge from the storm and see what the sea will cast up next for the reader!!
Reviewed by Dawn ©
October 2005

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Although Abigail is on the verge of being too old to come out to the London ton, she takes the opportunity to be a debutante. Having grown up with her eccentric aunt who never thought about marriage or anything of the like, when her aunt’s friend makes the suggestion, Abby decides it might be fun to see what life among the ton is like. When she arrives at the house of a friend’s nephew, who will sponsor Abby during the season, the notorious rakehell Simon Berrenger is in attendance. Just one glance and Abby decides to make it her goal to catch the man who thinks that for anything other than sex, woman are useless.
Simon is no fool to the games the women of the ton play to snare a man. With his new title, he’s considered quite the catch, but there’s no way in hell wedding bells will ring for him. Other than to use them for sex, women were useless to him. Once his desires were sated, there was no need to associate with any woman other than his cousin. But when he meets Abby, he can’t help but be interested by the beautiful woman and her blunt, unorthodox ways. But will he let go of the past to save the future he might have?
A Taste of Temptation is most definitely the best book I have read since I don’t know when. I sat for three hours reading it in its entirely, refusing to stop reading even to take a potty break I was that enthralled. Any Judith McNaught fans will definitely love this book, as it is very reminiscent of her writing. Each and every character in the book was wonderfully created and I loved the way that the story didn’t just focus on Abby and Simon, but had a little background story of Kendyl and Damien as well. The suspense was perfect—not too much to get you annoyed and wanting the author to “get on with it,” but the perfect amount to keep you hooked. The chemistry and passion between Abby and Simon was so tangible, and anytime they were together I could definitely feel the heat! This book is going in my pile to be read over and over and over again.
Reviewed by Tera
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These are sites I have used both before I published years ago, and afterward. I had all of this listed on my old website, but lost those pages during one of the face lifts there. There are many informative and helpful places on line for writers to educate themselves before they get into the business of writing. I would encourage taking the advice of places who have well researched facts and or articulate, well presented Q and A's. also, if you're thinking of being Indy, I found it better to establish myself first with known publishers and build up (earn) my readership. I still am with publishers. But once you've dealt with contracts and had both good and bad experience- (which is usually how we learn, isn't it, lol) then you will know more about what you want for your work, and how best to serve the readers who enjoy it. P and E and Piers Anthony were helpful to me, to a point. But once you're in contract, have fulfilled your end, all sorts of things can change, and that's rarely addressed on these sites. The more you know however, the better armed you are when dealing with (surprises) after you've fulfilled contract obligations. One place, somewhat helpful was here. However if you can retain a lawyer, and few authors can, that is always the best situation. Writer Beware has a link section on legal help for writers, free or low charging.
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