Saturday, May 31, 2008

Whats Up With this Dream???

Hey all,

Here it is the last day of May. I can't believe it. What is going on with the time? Is it because I'm getting older that time seems to rush by so quickly? Or is it just that times have changed and with the business of our lives make it feels like things are going by faster?

Anyway, enough griping. LOL Today's blog is about dreams...but not just any dream. I have them all the time and many of you know I lucid dream, but last night I had one that just made me mad.

Now you know I have a bit of a crush on Orlando Bloom. He was so hot as Legolas and even inspired Danolas, my High Priest Witch in The Peacekeeper Series. I loved him in Pirates (except for the ending...hated that) and I even liked him in Elizabeth Town.

And I have to admit I've had a few other dreams about this handsome hunk, but they all had to do with me and him and a bucket of dark chocolate...if you know what I mean.

So what the hell is up with having a dream about him and another girl????? And even worse, I wasn't jealous in the slightest. It was more of a little brother type dream and that disturbed me even more!!!!

What was it? Mainly a nonsense dream, with pygmies and stacks of brown cardboard stacked boxes, a runaway RV and a few crazy hitchhikers. And right in the middle of it, Orlando is sitting at the RV table and this other girl is with him.

Now in the dream I have to get something and he's in the way, so instead of feeling jealous or angry he is with this other girl, I look at him with big sister eyes and say... (get this)

"For God's sake, she can lick you later. Right now I need you to move."

So, what's up with that? A dream with Orlando Bloom that isn't even erotic? I've been robbed!!!! And even worse, that's the last of it. Just a brief appearance that didn't even make my juices heat up. *pout*

I've had other dreams like that. Ones I wake up going, WTF???? It doesn't happen very often but when it does, I always wake up wondering what I had for dinner that weirded my system out. LOL

Bad dreams, good dreams, any type of dream can make you wonder what in the world your mind is really thinking about. I've often wished I could have a straight connect to that part of my mind so I could understand better.

So, what about you all? What dreams have you had that you woke up and wondered what the hell was going on. Share them now. I want to hear if I'm the only weird one in the bunch!!!! I know I'm not, but I just need an excuse to get you all to comment. LOLOL

See ya next Saturday and don't forget to pick up your copy of Eyes of Fire, my newest BESTSELLER!!!! WooHoo!!!


CJ England
Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

How About A Laugh???

It's Saturday and I've had a long week. Busy, busy, busy and I sometimes feel like I'm running in circles. So I decided to take a minute and smell the cheezeburgers!!! LOL

To make myself feel better, I had my chat list members go to the LOLcats Site and they chose their favorites. Each day more are added, so if you need a laugh, go check it out.

The one directly above is my favorite. As a romance author, I can just see this look on one of my naughty female character's face. LOL Can't you???

There are some up there now that had me rolling. I can't post them all, but let's just say you'll find one you love. You won't be able to help it!!!

But these are the ones my chat list chose as their latest favorites!!! Enjoy!

One I found. I couldn't resist posting it! He's so cute!!!


This one made me laugh. We have a cat just like this. When it sleeps...it SLEEPS!!!! Thanks Des!!!!


Pat sent me a bunch, but these two are my favorites. Thanks Pat!


I want to use this one in a book, it's so cute! Thanks to Jambrea. I love it!!!


Too funny! LOL I want this one over my desk! Thanks Jambrea!!!!



Poor Chuck...he even gets dissed by LOLcats! Thanks Jambrea for this funny!!!


Thanks to Phylis who is lucky enough to have a kitty just like this one!!!


Those evil eyes had me rolling! Thanks to Phylis for this awesome LOLcat!

This is hilarious! Thanks for finding it Julie!!!


A special one for my techie husband from Connie! Thanks!


This one is was suggested by Kim and made me bust up! Thanks!


This next one is one of my faves. So true...


And to end our little picture show, here is a great one just for all of you. We know we are "special". You wouldn't be reading my blog if you weren't! LOL


Have a great Memorial Day Weekend. I'll be back on Tuesday with more Tempting Tidbits for you!!!

CJ England
Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.


Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tempting Tuesday - Feeling Better Through Sex

Hey all,

Since I'm still feeling rocky, I thought I'd talk about something a little odd.

Can you feel better through sex? Can playing doctor make the illness go away?

Could the saying "Feed a cold, starve a fever mean something sexy and erotic if you moved a few words around and added a toy or two?

I did some googling and this is what I found. Check out these sites to answer the about questions!

http://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/relationships/couples/SexBeautyAndWellbeing.asp


http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/features/article591266.ece

I was told by a friend that when she is sick, she loves it when her partner gives her oral sex. She said she doesn't want to do anything too physical, but just relaxing while her lover takes care of her makes her feel 100% better fast.

Same goes with toys. I know for myself that I don't want to do a lot of moving when I'm sick, but I won't say no to a treat with a vibrator and some cuddling afterwards.

Now, those are some of the fun ways to deal with being sick, but here are some of the more romantic normal ways...

I know for myself that when I'm sick all I want to do is rest, but Jonathon is very good at making me feel better. Here are some of the things he will do for me.

1) Feeds me. Even if I don't feel like eating, he makes sure I don't go hungry.

2) Gives me a foot massage. I know some say massages aren't good when you're sick, but I love it. When I'm feeling really bad, he will rub my head and feet until I fall asleep.

3) Takes care of business. He tries to make sure everything I usually do is done. That way I'm not worrying about things when I should be worrying about my health.

Anyway, I'm off to take another nap. I'm already tired and I just got up. LOL

Hugs, and see you on Saturday for a fun post!


CJ England
Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.





Saturday, May 17, 2008

WooHoo!!!! I'm in the Top Ten!!!

Hey all,

I'm still feeling a little rocky, so this blog will be short and sweet. LOL It was going to be about something else, but when I got up this afternoon I had several emails from readers and my editor about The Mylari Chronicles: Eyes of Fire.



It's cracked the TOP TEN BESTSELLER LIST!!!

And yes, I'm really excited. It was a bestseller before when it came out in it's original version and I was VERY pleased to see that it's new and better version (IMHO)has also garnered it's own fans.

The characters are near and dear to my heart because the book is semi-autobiographical. Well...as much as it can be when it's set in another world with elves, ogres and magick! LOL

But since I've been sick and in a blue funk for the last week or so, this was welcome news indeed. I've been struggling to concentrate on writing and I know that a great deal of it was tied up in my emotions. A big nudge like this, even if the book is only there for an hour, really makes all the difference.

So, let me take this time to say thanks to all of you who've bought the book and for those who haven't yet...what are you waiting for? If you've missed the info on this now BESTSELLING Book... (god, I love saying that! LOL) check it out at...

http://cjengland.com/mylari/eyesoffire.htm

And purchase this book at...

http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com/product_info.php?products_id=961

And again, thanks to all of those who made it possible. Remember to send me your receipt for a free collectible gift!!!

Hugs,

CJ England
Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.


Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Tuesday's Fun Videos

Hey all,

I wasn't feeling well, but I didn't want to miss my Tuesday Tempting, so I thought I'd come up with a couple of fun sexy things that might make you laugh.

Enjoy!!!







And this one is one of the best condom commercials I've ever seen.




See you on Saturday everyone!!! Enjoy the rest of your week!!!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

What is True Romance?

Happy Saturday all,

I'm so excited about Eyes of Fire and how well it's doing. It was the very first book I ever submitted and as I've said, the reviews are great so far. I hope that everyone is enjoying it because I think it's one of the most romantic books I've eve
r written.

Which leads me to our discussion for the day. What is romance and how has it changed over the years?

Now this can be a hot topic for some people, and those who read romance have strong opinions on the subject. At the risk of alienating some people, I too have a strong opinion, but I'm pretty
sure if you've read one of my books, you'll already know the answer.

For me, Romance is a story between two committed people and will always , always, always end with a Happily Ever After, or at the very least, a Happily Ever Now.

Now I know that others feel differently, but for me, I feel cheated if a book that is touted as a romance, doesn't have these elements. I remember Nora Roberts said during an interview that no
matter how the genre may change, an HEA will always be a must. And I have to agree with her.

I will fight to the death the right for authors to write any type of book they want, but for me as a reader, I want a happy ending and I always
write what I would want to read.

So that being out of the way, what is it exactly that makes a book romantic? Sex? Em
otion? Committment? Love? Or is it all of the above.

In my humble opinion, a true romance book needs to have a couple who fall or are deeply in love with each other. While sex can be a wonderful addition to the story, I've read some truly wonderful books that weren't erotic in the slightest.

It's the emotion that drives a true romance book. Love, pain, angst, however you want to say it, we read these types of books to feel along with the characters. When the heroine weeps, we want to weep with her, and when the hero takes out the bad guy, we want to feel his passion and his anger. And when they finally celebrate their love, whether it's with a kiss or hot sex, we want to feel that triumph and satisfaction.

Has romance changed over the years? I don't think so. No
t really. The stories are still about couples finding each other and falling in love. There are still problems and angst with them being together, and there will always be some type of resolution, that Happy Ever After I mentioned earlier.

The only difference I see is the way it's being told. Books are more explicit and sex is a big part of the equation. The types of couples have changed. True love can be found with those who are of the same
sex. And now you can find true love with a vampire, a witch or a shapeshifter just as easily as you may find it with the boy next door.


Romance is the one genre that accepts everything and ignores nothing. Look around at the books available and you'll see a crossing of genre lines in our stories that is rarely seen in any other. I love being a romance writer because I can explore parts of myself and my imagination I might not be able to anywhere else.


So what do you think? What does romance mean to you? Has it changed in your opinion? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Hugs and have a wonderful weekend!


CJ England
Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.



Tuesday, May 6, 2008

And Life Goes On

Since I'm blogging today over at Samhain blog, I've decided to repost an email I did about the latest tragedy happening overseas.

No fun and games today. This is
too horrible to find anything tempting.


Reposted from CJ's Chat List 5/6/08
Have you seen the news about Burma? I missed it until last night. The devastation is so overwhelming, I don't know what to think. And there are reports the military government knew it was coming and did nothing to warn their people? Is that some form of horribly twisted population control? I can't believe it.

Sitting here nice and comfy on my couch staring at the horrific scenes, it really puts in perspective that my car blew a tire, or I can't get all the channels I want on my TV. It is a lesson in appreciating what you have because it could so quickly be taken away. Not a bad lesson to learn.

But life goes on. An affirmation of life came when Jonathon dragged me outside into our backyard. He was shushing me and when we finally got out to the porch, he waved his hand and whispered. "What's wrong with this picture?"

As detail oriented as I am, I spotted it immediately. A female softshell turtle was in one of our flowerbeds. She'd dug up a huge amount of dirt. And as we watched, we could see by her concentration she wasn't just there to sunbathe.

Now we live on a good size lake in a residential community. We have all kinds of things in the water, even the odd gator now and then, but this was the first time we'd seen a turtle this large. And it was easy to see what she was up to.

Laying eggs.

Affirmation that life will go on.

She finished up her business, spurred on no doubt by the fact there were two very rude humans watching her, and skedaddled back to the lake. Immediately afterwards, her egg bed was visited by hungry crows who somehow knew what was going on even from a great distance.

But unlike all those wildlife people who just watch, I chased them away and put a protective covering over the bed. In nine weeks, I should be a turtle mommy.

And new life with all its joys and tragedies goes on.

Have a good day all. Hug someone you love and send thoughts and healing prayers to those who aren't so lucky.


Love ya,


Saturday, May 3, 2008

CJ's NEW RELEASE

Hey all,

I'm really excited this weekend. First off, I'm celebrating the NEW RELEASE of The Mylari Chronicles: Eyes of Fire.

This book has gotten some rave reviews and readers have been clamoring for its re-release, so I can now say it is available through Samahin Publishing!!! Here is a bit about it.


The Faerie Mist Has Opened and the Prophecy Has Begun…

A world where elves battle ogres, and rock trolls hide precious talismans in their caverns. A place where a healer’s touch can mend more than a broken body. Where magick and love come together to create something very special…
Varol Thysi

A force of passion…the power of Soulmate Love

To purchase this book go to…

http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com/product_info.php?products_id=961


An ancient prophecy comes to life in the erotic tale of the forbidden love between an elven prince and a kidnapped human woman.

Talia’s visit home turns upside down when dark, frightening creatures appear seemingly from nowhere and transport her to another world. The faerie world. In this mystical paradise, she finds her life and honor threatened for reasons she does not understand.

When Calion Sáralondë, Prince of the Calen’taur Elves, rescues the human female from an orcan stronghold, his attraction to her is immediate and strong. And the feeling is mutual. Though their love is sardai—taboo—Calion can’t bring himself to send her back to her world. Her presence sets a fire in his soul only mating with her can tame.

And their passion could be the answer to an ancient prophecy that saves his world.

For more information on this new series go to…

http://www.cjengland.com/mylari/

***

Here are some reviews for this great fantasy romance


EYES OF FIRE is the most sensational book I have read this year. CJ England comes out swinging and definitely leaving my heart aching for the next in this series. Talia and Calion will leave you breathless. Recommended Read from Dark Angel Reviews

With the striking images in her stories, CJ England is able to craft novels which speak to the heart. Mere words cannot express the magnitude of THE MYLARI CHRONICLES: EYES OF FIRE in terms of rousing creativity. 5 Stars from Ecataromance

Just reading this first one about Prince Calion and Lady Talia had me so
enthralled to it that I forgot to make dinner. CJ England is a genius in creating magical places and characters so memorable it’s hard to just forget about them. Recommended Read from Fallen Angel Reviews

You will be so eager to know what will happen next that you can't stop reading. Maybe the publisher should print a warning on the cover. "Caution: Read only if you are willing and able to read non-stop until the end." So please be aware that you will not be able to stop till you finish reading this book! 5 cupids each for pleasure and plot from Cupid's Library Reviews


For all the great reviews, go to http://cjengland.com/mylari/eyesoffire.htm

And don't forget the great party going on right now celebrating my new release, my 2 year in publishing anniversary and my upcoming (June 13) birthday. Here's the info... Come on over and hang out with us.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CJsaysFollowYourDreams/

I'll be back on Tuesday for some more tempting tastes of naughtiness! Enjoy your weekend all!

Hugs,

CJ England

Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Tempting Tuesday - Whisper Those Sweet Nothings!!!!

Hey all,


It's Tempting Tuesday on CJ's Blog and all of you who like to think naughty thoughts are welcome to sit on down and set a spell.

Today I'm blogg
ing again about that most interesting of subjects, talking dirty. But not just any talking dirty, but letting it all hang out during sex.

Now, I'm one of those women who like a little hot talk during the deed, but it has to be just right. I don't want it to be too much, or too little. And I don't like certain words to
be used.

Now everyone is a little different at what they like and dislike, so I did some research. And I found some very interesting things out there.

At Men's Health there was an interesting little article about the 10 Sexiest Things to Say to a Woman. It did NOT include naming your penis, which I thought quite enlightening. (I could never get excited about being introduced to Mr. Johnson, The Hammer, or Here's Willy!) But they did
have a new ideas that I thought were apropos to this discussion.

1. Using the word "You" whenever possible. As they put it...
"You" is the hottest word you can say to a woman in bed. "You make me feel so good" instead of "That feels so good." Subtle modification, but big difference in sentiment. We all want to be special and this small change can make that happen. I had never thought about it until this article, but it is very true.

2. Feedback and Compliments: So important and often forgotten in the heat
of passion. Let your partner know how his/her hands feel or if something does or doesn't feel good. And don't forget to tell them how much you love their silky skin, or that hard six pack. And you get extra points for saying it after sex! :-)

3. Speaking of which... After-talk is just as important as during. Another great point in the article states...
Afterplay is just as important for building arousal as foreplay, and it takes only a fraction of the time. Create sexual anticipation by telling your partner what you're going to do to them next time. It conveys that you care about them and want to satisfy them. And it lets your partner know they are still desirable to you, even after you've had your way with them. For me, this was the most important part of what I read. Sex doesn't stop at the climax. For a lot of people that is just the beginning.

Read more about this at... 10 Sexy Thi
ngs to Say.


Another article I read was more specific, stating some of the naughty words you can
say to turn your partner on. While you might have to find your comfort level on some of these, I can say that in my experience, the rewards are promising! *grin*.

1. "Fuck me now!" Always sets my senses tingling, especially when we've gotten to the hot and heavy part of the evening.
2. "You can have me any way you want. I'm your sex slave for the evening." Not something you want to do too often or it loses its flavor, but a variation on the theme can always be titillating.
3. "I'm naked and I'm touching myself." Really good fo
r phone sex, or if he is out of your sight. Just be careful that your kids are tucked up in bed and fast asleep!
4. "Tie me up and fuck me hard and fast!" For some of you adventurous types, but a little rope work can always make things a little interesting. You don't have to be into BDSM to have some fun.
5. "I want you to touch me here." (Either say it or point it out. Each has it's fun reactions and you can tailor what you do to how your partner reacts.

Now this tip site can be a little raunchy, so if you read the comments do so at yo
ur own risk! LOL Check it out at... Love Honey's Sex Tips


And lastly, I read several nice columns about preparing your partner before the actual
lovemaking takes place. Just as after-talk is important, so is that pre talking, the whispers as you walk by, or the brief call to let him know you're thinking of him. These can be as sweet or as sexy as you want, but a little talking dirty before hand can really get things started out right.

Anything from calling them up and graphically describing all you are planning to do in wonderful detail, to walking by and brushing your body against theirs, bending down and telling them you love them or want them. This type of foreplay is very individualized and can be a huge turn on to those doing it. Some ideas I found are...

1. Send a tape or voice mail to your significant other explaining ex
actly what you want them to do to you when they get home. Always be careful about when and where the note might be opened due to the whole embarrassment factor. LOL

2. Kids around? You can still play. Just keep it simple. Drop a sexy word in his ear as you walk by, or remind him bedtime is coming soon. Do it just right and he'll help you get the kids to sleep early!

3. Before anything gets started, put some music on and then play Simon Says. One partner controls the other with foreplay talk. Say the man is the talker and the
woman the doer. He tells her to touch herself. She does. He tells her what he wants her to do to him and she does it. It's a mixture of actual play and talk and can be very arousing to both players.

Google around for these different ideas. I found some at InfoSex, AskMen, and Suite101. And if you know of any other ideas to share, now is the time! Leave a comment with your special tips on how to talk dirty!

Thanks for dropping by and I'll be back on a special day...Friday to celebrate my new release coming out from Samhain Publishing. The Myl
ari Chronicles: Eyes of Fire.



Saturday, April 26, 2008

My Top Five Favorite Time Wasters

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

I was going to do a blog about how women like to be talked to in bed, but I decided to put that off until next Tuesday since I'd just done one about sex last Tuesday. Maybe I'll make Tuesday my "Tempting Tuesdays" and talk about all the naughty things that come to mind.

*GRIN*

Anyway... the other day I was sent a website that kept me in stitches for hours. It was the best time waster I'd visited in a long time. There are a lot of places like that, and I decided it would be fun to share with you my five favorites. Ready? Here goes...

5. Kama Sutra Animated

I found this site when I was doing some research for a book. It fascinated me for the simple reason that while I've read several editions of the Kama Sutra, unless you watch a video, it's hard to know exactly how to make certain positions work...if you know what I mean. With the animated pictures, it gives you a pretty good idea on how all the parts are supposed to fit together.

Then there were the descriptions. Done in the flowery verbiage of the ancient world, it is a delightfully humorous read. Check this out...

Ardent young men, do not neglect the preliminaries! Endeavor to satisfy your mistress. Listen to her desires. Some men, carried away by the power of their desire, forget the prelude, only to be surprised when they are pushed away later! Yet it is such a delight to kiss, to caress, to nibble one another... To explore with your hand or your mouth her body, her breasts, her neck, her belly, down to her innermost curves. Fulfilled, the beloved shall return these kisses and caresses wholeheartedly. No part of the beloved's body should be neglected. Her lover shall make it his duty to discover them, to reveal to his mistress all the pleasure she can receive from them.

Good advice no matter the age! I only hope all men might "get it".

Then finally there are the names of the positions. The Cobra, the Black Bee, the Inversion...all different and well explained styles for those who are adventurous. As I said, it's one of my favorite sites and I think not only will you enjoy it, you actually might learn something
too!!! http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/nektar/kma/main.htm

4. YouTube
Okay...now admit it. How many of you have wasted time on this very popular v
ideo site. As an author I check out all the new trailers, author interviews and such, but I really love to cruise new and strange videos, from the Moonlighting one sent by my good friend Pat, to the sexy skating cowboys that make me giggle.

I've seen singers that knock your socks off to various and sundry comedy acts that will have you rolling on the floor in laughter.

I've seen ordinary people do extraordinary things, and ridiculous people
make themselves look even more silly by doing antics they'd never dare let their friends see in person. But put it in a video and suddenly everything is all right.

But through it all we watch them and enjoy each and every bit of it. Youtube can be found at http://www.youtube.com/.

3. MySpace

Need I really say more? I've had my MySpace page for several years now. It's one of those love-hate relationships.

I can't seem to do without the thing, yet all it's foibles drive me crazy.

But there is something addicting about scrolling through the different sites and seeing all the ways people can tout themselves. From professionals to porn stars, singers, writers and stay at home moms, MySpace isn't just for kids anymore. It's a lively community with a lot going on and it can suck away your time faster than a plastic surgeon does liposuction!

Finding friends, reading bulletins, making comments. It can and will take up a good portion of your day if you let it. Want to be my brand new MySpace friend? Check my page out at http://www.myspace.com/cj_england

Want to have your own MySpace page? Sign up at http://www.myspace.com/


2. Blogs
I didn't even know some of these existed until the end of last year. I mean, I read blogs sometimes, but it wasn't until the whole Cassie Edwards plagiarism scandal hit the news that I found out about several of what have been called "mean girl" blogs.

Now, let me say straight off that I have been reading these so called "mean girl" blogs for several months now, and although sometimes things can get a little nasty, the value far outreaches the meanness of anything that is said. I have received interesting and important industry news along with publisher warnings, sometimes painful yet humorous takes on the publishing industry and then some great reviews, fun tips, and just overall silliness.

I have spent literally hours reading threads of dramas that no soap opera fan would ever believe was true, and I've learned new words and their specific meanings...like sock puppet, flying monkeys, batshit crazy and my favorite...fucktard.

As entertainment, these blogs are a lot of fun and certainly excellent time wasters, but they do provide a service that I am grateful for. I have learned a lot and had fun doing it, and that makes these blogs a daily stop on my agenda. Check them out...

Karen Knows Best... http://karenknowsbest.com/
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books... http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/index.php
Dear Author... http://dearauthor.com/
EREC Blog (Emily Veinglory)... http://erecsite.com/blog.html
Mrs. Giggles... http://mrsgiggles.blogspot.com/

There are a few more, but those five will get you started. Enjoy! Or I might have to send out my "flying monkeys" to make you do so! LOL

1. LOL CATS

This site is my number one favorite site of all time. I love these cats and for those who like other animals, they toss in dogs, geese, hamsters and even a rhinoceros and panda.

The captions are wonderful. Some are just cute, others make you think heavy thoughts, but some are hysterical and you'll be wiping away tears of laughter.

I cursed the day I found this site because I now spend wayyyyy too much time there. But these pics are like potato chips. You can't look at just one!!!

Want to waste your own time? Check it out at http://icanhascheezburger.com/ The site is updated often. You can even make your own LOLs and upload them to the site. This site has gotten so popular they are even making a coffeetable book of the CAT pictures.

Who'd a thunk???

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed these five great sites where you can waste time all kinds of time. There are tons more, but these are the ones I use the most right now. I hope you check them all out and have a great time doing so. Now here is YOUR assignment. Share with us your all time favorite place to hang out. If you're going to waste time, we want to know where!!!!

Hugs and I'll see you again on Tuesday for some brand new "Tempting Talk".