Hi all. I hope everyone is well. I’m currently filled with two parts excitement and one part angst. After six years and eighteen titles published, you’d think the next one out would be a breeze. But, in a way this is my first ride on the publishing rodeo. I’m Indie releasing my books this year and along with loving the control, I’m discovering the huge amount of work that self-publishing entails.
One of the fun, fun, fun parts is cover shopping (also a huge time suck). After visiting a number of great sites that feature pre-made covers, I discovered selfpubbookcovers.com and chose a cover by graphic artist, diversepixel. So, as well as sharing another snippet from Call Me Miz, I’m posting her new cover. *BG*
(I used creative punctuation in ten sentences today because I wanted to include the whole scene.)
from-Call Me Miz
Thomas drifted in a state of perfect happiness; there was something about her touch that soaked heat into him, spreading a layer of warmth and removing pain and tension at the same time.
“Magic hands,” he grunted and felt her jerk of surprise as she worked the muscles in his back.
“Not magic—training; for instance, I know most folks ache here and don’t even realize it,” she murmured, her slow drawl sounding almost defensive as she pressed on a spot above his tailbone, before she began a rough pummeling that made him groan in delight.
From that point on the masseuse named Miz accompanied her ministrations with a running list of muscles and tissue that she stroked, pulled and kneaded, sending him to heaven while the cat in him threatened to purr out loud.
“Flip over now and I’ll get your chest and shoulders.”
Thomas didn’t even think before he rolled onto his back, displaying the mile high tent in the front of his sweats and destroying his carefully planned offer of a platonic dinner and night out.
She glanced down at it, the flag under which Big John fiercely waved, and didn’t miss a beat. “That’s controlled by the corpora cavernosal smooth muscle,” she said. “When it doesn’t work, it’s known as erectile dysfunction.” Her tone was dry when she added, “Apparently you’re healthy.”
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Call Me Miz Synopsis:
Masseuse, hedgewitch, healer… Although Missouri Hess can take pain and illness away with her touch, and pull truth from a liar every time, she considers her strange talents a curse. Being a healer is a lonely existence when the people you help, shun your truth-telling side. Nevertheless when misery calls, Miz is compelled to answer.
Thomas Hunter is a government agent and a member of an elite Special Forces team—emphasizing the word special. In human form, Thomas is a mouth-watering hunk of rippling muscles. Since he’s in Bitter Creek Holler to meet the local werewolves, he’s spending most of his time prowling the woods as a jaguar, ready to greet shifters in parlay or meet the enemy with fang and claw.
But Thomas doesn’t know the area, or realize until too late, that he’s become prey. When Miz rescues his furry form from a conibear trap, the beast in him claims her as his own. It’s up to Thomas to work out the details and convince the bewitching healer she’s his mate.
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This is a great series! Glad to see you’re taking control of it. LOVE the new cover!
LOL love the very last line about being healthy. Great snippet, Gem, and good cover. Good luck in the forthcoming series. 😀
Great snippet! And I loved “the cat in him threatened to purr out loud.” I needed the chuckle from this snippet before heading off to work.
Great excerpt can’t wait to read more.
“there was something about her touch”
Great line, great eight!
I love her nonchalance attitude to his erection. Great scene. It made me want to schedule a message. 🙂
Love the new book cover. Great snippet as usual. Love the descriptions—glad he’s healthy. 🙂 Also thanks for the votes at P&E– much appreciated.
Ha! Brilliant! Made me want a massage and turned me on at the same time! Loved your characters!
Sweatpants are good for a lot of things, but concealment isn’t one of them. 😀
I really like Missouri, Gem—I think I’ve said this before, but you have a definite talent for unforgettable characters (especially the snarky ones).
LOVE it! The way she feels she has to explain and justify herself. The last line is fabulous;). And a great cover.
All the best with your indie publishing.
Love the cover. Having recently self-published a little short story, I know how complicated it is. The snippet is great as usual. I’m a sucker for a steamy massage scene.
Jumping in to agree with all the comments only to add your writing is outstanding. Humorous and strong the way I like it.
Great scene, vivid and fluid. I like her attitude.
Loved it! lol “Apparently you’re healthy.” ! I like her character–which is no surprise. You write such strong female characters. Good 8!
Good luck with the Indie publishing. And nice choice on the cover. 🙂
Dry wit makes for the best reading in my book. Much success with your self-publishing adventures.
Love the cover, and two lines, the one about the cat, and the last sentence.
I liked the cover, I loved the snippet and as a fellow self-publisher, best wishes for all the books! Great excerpt today in every respect!
Yay Miz! Love the new cover:)
Hahahaha …. loved it … especially the last line. Great snippet! And great cover, too!
This one was so funny. At least she could stay professional, I wonder if he is feeling embarrassed now.