Hello lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Marie
Tuhart and her new book, “Highland Dom”!
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Highland Dom
by Marie Tuhart
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GENRE: Erotic Romance
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BLURB:
Sexual
education professor and dominant Cameron McMillan has had his eye on the
submissive, sexy cafe owner since she settled in his hometown four years ago,
but he was already in a relationship. But that fell apart, and after soothing
his heart while teaching at the University in Scotland, he's back. Cameron is
ready to see if Kristen is interested in acting on the sexy words she whispered
to him at his farewell party. He doesn't want to wait another day to introduce
her to the world of BDSM...if she's willing.
Kristen
Caldwell never thought Cameron would act on her whispered invitation to tie her
up and spank her...liquor and him being an ocean away had made her brave. But
he has returned, and she's tentative but ready to explore her kinky side
despite past failures with other partners. The sexy and dominate professor
might be just what she needs in the bedroom, though she worries about what
others will think if she's seen with him. Will a relationship with Cameron put
her successful business at risk?
Things
start out great, but Kristen’s fears and shadows in her past rear their ugly
head, threatening more their relationship. She has to decide whether to stand
up for what she wants or run...again.
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EXCERPT TWO:
“Look
at me.” His command was just as firm as his last. When their gazes met, he let
out a breath. “How much do you know?”
“You
volunteer at the local BDSM club, and teach sexual health at the university.”
Her voice was soft and low.
“Yes,
but how much do you know about the lifestyle?” Was she really interested? It
was hard to tell.
“A
bit.” She squirmed in her chair. “This isn’t the place we should be talking
about this.”
Cam
glanced around the café; no one was here, yet. And his sister was keeping to
the kitchen. “No one is here. Tell me.”
“I…”
Her gaze dropped, and she shook her head. “Not here.” Her voice was stronger.
“I won’t risk my business.”
Someone
walked by the café, and Cam shifted in his seat. “Meet me for dinner tonight.”
“I
have to bake tonight.”
“I’ll
bring dinner here, but we are going to talk.” Cam stood up and circled behind
Kristen as someone walked into the café. He leaned down and whispered in her
ear, “Because I can’t wait to tie you to my bed. Tease you. Torment you. And
take you.” Cam straightened, turned, and strode out the café door.
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GUEST POST:
Evolution of My Writing Habits and How I've Grown into a
Better/More Experienced Writer:
Loaded
question. Yes, my writing tricks/habits have changed and grown since I started
writing. When I first started writing, I really had no clue of what I was
letting myself in for. I was eager to learn, but some of the “how to” books
were really boring. I wrote and submitted my first romance book when I was 19.
Then shortly after that real life interfered with writing.
But
my love of writing was there. While getting my college degree, I took creative
writing for four years. It helped me keep my fingers writing and learning. Fast
forward a lot of years. I joined Romance Writers of America and began to learn
the craft. I’ve taken many classes over the years (too many to name), but each
one I learned something new and added it to my writing tricks. I began to
cobble together my own process.
That
process has changed over the years, from knowing everything about my characters
and the book – which made me not want to write the book. To just writing
without anything but knowing the main characters names and their conflict.
I’ve
learned over the years that I need to do a loose outline, by that I have a
3-Act structure and my plot points. So when I start writing the book, I know
where I’m starting, where the middle is and the ending I’m striving for. I also have a loose character outline, I know
who they are, how old they are, family members, their job, why they’re in the
place they’re in right now, conflict(s), goals and motivation. These are very
loose and sometimes change as I write.
I’m
also a dialogue writer. My first drafts were very much just dialogue and
action, very little setting, emotion or any other information. Now, I’m still dialogue heavy in my first
draft, but I have learned to set my scenes more, add emotion and other
introspection to the book on the first pass.
I’ve
also learned about passive writing vs. active writing, this was not a an easy
thing to learn. When I got back the rights to my first book I was shocked to
see how much passive writing (telling the reader what was going on) rather than
showing it (active writing). It’s taken my critique group and editor pounding
me over the head with comments saying “show us don’t tell us” to learn.
Reading
helps too, I read all across the romance genre. I had my favorites, but I tried
to learn something when I read and if I read an entire book without stopping to
wonder how an author did something, then I knew I needed to go back and study
what the author did.
Best advice I ever
got was to keep writing, even if there is no market. Just write.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Marie Tuhart lives
in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her muse, Penny, a four pound toy
poodle. Marie loves to read and write, when she’s not writing, she spends time
with family, traveling and enjoying life.
Marie
is a multi-published author with The Wild Rose Press, Trifecta Publishing and
does some self-publishing. To be alerted on new releases on Amazon or Book Bub. Also you can join Marie’s
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
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a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting me today.
ReplyDeleteHow long did it take you to write your book? Congrats on the release. Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteHi Bernie, great question. It can take me 3 to 4 months for my first draft. Then usually 2 weeks to edit and off to my critique group.
DeleteGreat post - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSounds great.
ReplyDeleteI just love your cover and I would love to read your book.
ReplyDeleteGreat guest post
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