Camp Nanowrimo Update #1

I'm off to a great start. Yesterday I sat down to make my word count. The problem that I have is that we are moving so I have to spend the majority of my day packing and cleaning this house. I sat down yesterday with the idea that I had to zip out the word requirement of about 1600 words to finish the program in April.

And I did it! It only took about an hour or so and then I was off onto my required tasks for the rest of the day. Today is even busier because our move is on Sunday.

So... I need to write. Check back tomorrow for an update and I might even throw a scene up for you to read!

Camp Nanowrimo

Today is the first day of Camp Nanowrimo! And... I'm doing it. My goal is 50k in April. Think I can? Check back to see my progress.

My project for this year's Camp Nanowrimo is the second book in my Mafia Hearts series. I will update as often as I can and will post scenes on occasion.

On Sale!

Dangerous Flames is on sale of 99 cents today only! You should grab a copy! Buy Dangerous Flames here!

Back from spending her teen years in Italy, Gabrielle Medini wants answer to the hard questions. She quickly learns that the Mafia still has a hand in controlling society and her father is the Don of the largest mob organization in the area. When a hit order is taken out on her father and one of his members will be doing the killing, Gabi’s mother demands Gabi’s disappearance. For good. This time she refuses to go alone. 

The Mafia doesn’t seem so glamorous any more. Not sure what Mik’s role in her father’s crime family is but sure he is involved, Gabrielle has reason to believe that her secret love's safety is in jeopardy too. 

Mikolas Russo is one hit away from becoming part of the Medini crime family. But is this what he really wants? Killing people for money is what he has been trained to do even though he’d give anything to trade the nightmares for sweet dreams of the forbidden Gabrielle. Thinking he has the chance to reveal his feelings to her, he arrives at her house to find her brandishing a loaded gun, ready to take control. 

Will the truth fulfill her desires, or will Mikolas be the one to shatter everything?

Unsettled

Unless you are a very close friend, you probably don't know what I'm going through right now. Dan was laid off in January and took a job away from home. I see him about 1 night every two weeks. You see, Dan and I did everything together (except work) before he left. It is so hard having him gone. Not only am I dealing with missing him, but I have all of my responsibilities at home plus his and my son is acting out some because he misses Dan. It's hard on all of us. and I don't like it. I have this never ending unsettled feeling. It's like I live in a snow-globe that is being shaken all the time. I can't wait for things to get settled... and for us to be together again.

Reader Art

Some readers have gotten creative. I'd love for you to make me some reader art too. They took my newest title A Final Kiss and made me a picture. Here are some pictures. If you want to make me something, email your picture to authorwendyely@gmail.com.

What are you reading, Wendy?

I've been hooked on a new series and can't wait for the next book to come out. What is it? I'm reading Profile of Evil by Alexa Grace. This book grabbed me and has held me into the story the entire time. I'm not done reading yet and I love every page.

Here are my favorite things about the book:

• Alexa doesn't hold back. When she writes evil, she really goes for the throat. Many writers wouldn't touch the subject of a child predator who does really kinky stuff on the young teenagers. It's hard to see what these sweet girls go through, but I have a feeling the killer is going to get his. 
• I don't think she considers her books as romance, but I'm loving the romance blooming between two of the characters. 
• Even her background characters add a unique element to the story. I think the character's name is Charles (I'm not sure on this) and he grabs a telescope to watch the sting. Okay... I laughed out loud over this and probably would do the same! 

Anyway, you should check out her book. It's awesome!! 

My Sexy Saturday- sneak peak of Finding Home

Enjoy this unedited sneak peak of Finding Home, the 4th book in the Desert Secrets series!

She slowly pulled the door opened and listened for movement in her house. None. She took a step out and listened some more. Still nothing. Had he left? Part of her basked in relief that he probably wasn’t in her space anymore while she denied any of the disappointment trying to tango with her heart. No men. No relationship. And certainly not hot movie stars!  She shook her head as she made her way down the hall and into the kitchen. No, there wasn’t any room in her life for anyone like Zane Adler.

            After grabbing a bottled water from the fridge, she heard him bump into some furniture.

            “Don’t go,” he said from the living room. “I can’t stand the idea of not having you in my arms at night. Every night. Be with me. Now.” Those pleading words were like arrows to piercing her soul. Drawn to him, she kicked her heels off in the kitchen and tiptoed down the hallway. She wanted just a glimpse of him acting.

            His back was turned to her, his shoulders tense as his hands gripped his waist. She let her gaze fall onto his shaggy, dishwater-blond hair and then took in the sight of him. She twisted the cap as quiet as she could and took a sip of water as her eyes trailed down the length of him, resting longer on his broad shoulders and then his shapely ass. His baggy jeans hid his lower half but she figured that half of his body was just as toned as the revealed upper part. Desire boiled in the pit of her stomach and pooled between her legs, dampening her panties.

            Not seeing her behind him, he continued with his lines. “What? Don’t say that,” he said, his voice dropping him more as if he had a broken heart. “Don’t do this to me.”

            How was it possible to detest this man from the moment he walked into her front door, and now she was almost drooling over him? She shook her head again. This just didn’t make sense. “You’re a stupid woman, Bailey Roan,” she mumbled to herself.

            He must’ve heard her voice because he whirled around to face her. “Oh,” he said, “You startled me.” 

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