Progress on Bewitch has been coming along nicely. I meant to finish it this week but some other things came up and delayed me. I have the final two chapters to write and I’ll get those done on Monday. So far in the book, we haven’t seen any of the previous characters from the Vampire Erotic Theatre romance series as Payne hasn’t been at the theatre. Don’t worry though, we’ll definitely catch up with them in this story and I have been talking about them and how they’re doing, so you’ll all know how things have been at Vampirerotique since the end of Enslave. I’ll be setting up some stuff for Snow’s book towards the end of Bewitch, so the big guy will be making an appearance together with other heroes and heroines from the series.
Part of the reason I’ve been slow finishing Bewitch is because my RSI is playing up. I guess writing 10-12,000 words in one day is not a good idea after all, at least not if you want to be able to keep writing the next day and the day after that. I’m going to have to cap myself or at least incorporate more breaks and moving around when I’m writing. It’s very difficult though. Once I get into a scene, I don’t want to stop to go for a lap around the cafe or stretch! I just want to keep writing like a fiend. I did manage to write 8000 words of Bewitch on Thursday with plenty of breaks and moving around, so it can be done.
I’ve also been busy with a new series idea that I’ve mentioned on Facebook and Twitter already. It’s another vampire idea and I will be working on it with my agent, Jenn, and hopefully we’ll be able to submit it to publishers next year when I have the first book completed and the series arc mapped out. Exciting times. I think it will be like a blend of Vampires Realm in terms of the sort of romances / action plots but with the heat cranked up to something more like Vampire Erotic Theatre.
I’ll tease you all today with a little snippet in Elissa’s POV and we’ll catch up with them again next week when I’ve finished their book.
Bewitch – Teaser
He growled again, this one born of frustration, and Elissa realised that he didn’t like it when she acted as though he wasn’t a threat to her. It annoyed him. She tested her theory by neatening the glass beakers, ordering them by size on the shelves above the desk, from big to small.
He snarled this time, impatient and snappish.
He moved, coming to stand behind her. Elissa didn’t look at him. It was hard to ignore her desire to turn and face him. She could feel him close behind her, her body tingling with awareness of his, veins filling with hunger to turn and step into his embrace, tiptoeing to bring her lips to his. Would he kiss her or push her away? She continued to tidy, picking up all her tongs, tweezers, spoons and stirrers and putting them into the desk drawer. She frowned, pausing with her hand on the front of the open drawer.
“Why did you choose the name Payne?†She knew fae kept their real names secret and with good reason. A fae’s real name could be used against them. If someone with power used it, the fae would be unable to resist their commands. She focused on the man behind her. He didn’t know much about fae or incubi, but she bet he knew about the name thing.
He didn’t answer.
Elissa turned to face him. “Don’t be shy. You can tell me since we’ll be working together.â€
He glared at her. She smiled. His expression only darkened. Her smile only broadened. She liked the undercurrent of tension that rippled through him whenever his eyes met hers. Every time they did, the struggle returned, causing lines to bracket his sexy mouth and his eyes to narrow. Oh, he could fight it all he wanted, could fight her all he wanted, but in the end she would win and get her way.
He stepped back and folded his arms across his chest, revealing his fae markings as they tracked up the underside of his forearms. They curved upwards before disappearing under his shirtsleeves. Where did they go? She wanted to know. Did they snake over his biceps? Did they extend beyond his shoulders? Would he push her away if she traced them with her tongue or moan in pleasure and hold her closer?
That last one shocked her and she forced her eyes away from them.
“Come on, Payne. It’s just a silly simple question. I’m sure you can answer it. You’re not a dumb blond are you?â€
He growled at her, flashing fangs. Elissa barely contained her smile. It was fun to tease him but she was growing tired of this standoff. She walked towards him and he rounded her, going to her desk. He planted his backside against it, crossed his long legs at the ankle and stared at the door. Oh. A man who knew how to employ the power of the silent treatment. She moved into his line of sight.
He shifted it to above her head.
Freaking curse him. She was tempted but it probably wouldn’t get her anywhere. Incubi were thick-skinned and he would probably punish her by leaving.
Elissa adjusted her plum halter-top to flash a little more cleavage in his direction and then toyed with her long hair.
No reaction. The blue and gold in his eyes didn’t even change. His fae markings remained placid cool grey.
It irked her.
Wasn’t she pretty enough to get his attention?
She paused.
Did she want him to think she was pretty?
No. She was just bored and annoyed, and he was stubborn. He was a challenge and she liked that. The fact that he was damned hot was just a cherry on top of a very delicious sundae.
Enjoyed the tease? I’ll have more news on this book once I’ve finished the first draft.
