Everyday Dirtiness

By Emily Cale

As an erotic romance writer, I’m often finding hilarious things among ordinary language. It’s not that I mean to say dirty things (why are you laughing?), but they just slip out. This past week has been especially bad for two reasons. First, I’m still in India and there are some cultural differences in language that leave me pee-my-pants laughing. Second, I am without coffee and do not have the restraint necessary to refrain from saying such things. So, without further ado, my list of things I actually said this past week.      

1.   I love my pussy
2.  So, I should just ask people if they have talking balls?
3. You seem stressed. I hope you get off on Saturday
4.  I’m not naked, am I?
5. Shit, I forgot the lubricant
6. We can do it as a three-way             

Those are just the ones I caught. Lucky for me, people here seem not to notice. The hard part is restraining myself when I pick up on it. Made any slips of the tongue lately (intentional or otherwise)?

Oh, and speaking of three-ways (did you like that transition?), I have one. Or rather my characters do.

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Power Play (Hat Trick Trilogy Book 2)

Natalie Fritz didn't need a night of sexual adventure as payment for setting her friend up, but she wouldn't turn it down either. Determined to make sure she gets exactly what she wants, she contacts Madame Eve and requests not one, but two dates for the evening. What she doesn't expect is for those men to be players on her friend's hockey team.

Ian and Todd find that sharing women provides all parties with more pleasure. Finding someone who buys into their theory is a little harder. So they turn to Madame Eve's 1 Night Stand service to locate a partner. When they meet Natalie, they discover a gorgeous woman who turns them on physically and intellectually.

Most relationships are meant to be between two people, but what happens when it takes three to make the night worthwhile? Can they take a leap of faith or will their time be limited to one night?

Available now from Decadent Publishing

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Delicious Thanksgiving

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by Emily Cale 

I’m currently overseas enjoying the 80F winters and more Indian food than anyone ever wanted. Most of the time that is okay, but I’m a little sad to be missing out on Thanksgiving. With all the traveling I’ve done over the years, this is actually the first time I’ll be missing out on the holiday.

The last time I went to my husband’s grandparent’s home for Thanksgiving I got to be one of only two people with a fork (they are Japanese and use chopsticks). The other person was four years old. That said, I think I made a pretty good effort. Have you ever tried to eat cranberry sauce with chopsticks? It’s really, really hard. Also hard to eat with chopsticks: mashed potatoes, turkey (how do I cut it?), and pretty much everything else.

I haven’t had a family Thanksgiving in about 6 years. The plane flights are too expensive for such a short time, especially when it is only a few weeks until my husband and I go home to visit our families for Christmas. That doesn’t mean we’ve been missing out though. For the two of us, we always make a wonderful spread of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yam, and pies. There are usually enough leftovers to last us until Christmas, but we love every minute of it.

So, in the spirit of making me incredibly jealous of the amazing food you have, I’m asking you all to leave a comment telling me your favorite Thanksgiving food. I’ll pick one commenter to win a copy of any of my Decadent Publishing books (Dessert First, Public Display of Affection, Goalie Interference, or Power Play).

I’ll be over here eating my goat and rice (yes, that’s probably what I’m actually having today).

Emily Cale never intended to write dirty books, it just worked out that way. While her creative writing professors would be appalled at the way she turned out, she's delighted to spend her days hanging out with her kinky characters.  Some might call her crazy, but she prefers the term multi-published erotic romance writer. When Emily isn't writing, you can find her curled up on her couch with her husband and two needy cats. You can visit her website, follow her on Twitter, or friend her on Facebook.

Power Play

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by Emily Cale

If you'd told me ten years ago that I would have been writing erotic romance, I would have had one question for you: What is erotic romance?

I'll admit it. I had no clue what went on in that section of the bookstore. I was more a literary fiction/crime novels/historical non-fiction kind of girl. To be fair, that was also the kind of book forced on me by the lovely people in the English department of my university. There was no course on popular fiction or romance (unless you wanted to read a Victorian romance).

It wasn't until we got hit with a huge storm in 2010 that I even bothered to find out what was actually available. It was with a bit of luck that I stumbled across a website devoted to erotica. I really had no idea that people actually wrote that kind of thing (yes, I was naive). I'd been working on a young adult novel (that thankfully will never be seen), and I needed a break. What the hell, right? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Turns out it was far easier for me to write erotic romance than young adult. Probably because it fits my natural writing style and voice better. So, to all of you out there preparing for the oncoming storm, feel free to search the internet for random things. You never know where it might lead! 

Power Play by Emily Cale 

Natalie Fritz didn't need a night of sexual adventure as payment for setting her friend up, but she wouldn't turn it down either. Determined to make sure she gets exactly what she wants, she makes a call to Madame Eve and requests not one, but two dates for the evening. What she doesn't expect is for those men to be players on her friend's hockey team.

Ian and Todd find that sharing women provides all parties with more pleasure. Finding someone who buys into their theory is a little harder. So they turn to Madame Eve's 1 Night Stand service to find them a partner. When they meet Natalie, they discover a gorgeous woman who turns them on physically and intellectually.

Everyone knows that relationships are meant to be between two people, but what happens when it takes three to make the night worthwhile? Can they take a leap of faith or will their time be limited to one night?

About the Author

Emily Cale spent the majority of her childhood as a visitor to the worlds of her favorite authors. With encouragement from her English teachers, she put pen to paper and began imagining her own stories. Preferring the fascinating lives of her characters, she majored in creative writing. When not lost in a manuscript or a good book, she enjoys crocheting, rock climbing, and playing board games. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and a very spoiled cat.

Feel free to stalk her on her website, Twitter, or Facebook.

A Few of My Favorite Things

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by Emily Cale

As winter approaches, I start figuring out how to hibernate through the colder months. That means I start nesting a bit and stocking my house with all the things I need to avoid going outside. Here are a few of my current favorite things.

1. Apple cider. I usually hold off and starting drinking apple cider until a little later in the season, but it got cold early this year. I'm a big fan of hot apple cider, especially with a little rum in it. They also sell apple liquors that are a delicious addition. What? That's not how you drink yours.

2. The Big Bang Theory. I own all the DVDs, but they also play them on TV a lot. This is one of my favorite shows and I find they are easy to rewatch. It's always nice to come home from a long day and have a good laugh. Added bonus: the husband likes it too so we can watch together.

3. Pumpkin Spice. Not the drink (sorry), but the smell. I don't actually like the taste of most of the pumpkin things put out (though I like pumpkin), so no pumpkin spice lattes for me, but I love the way they make the coffee shop smell. I always try to pick up a candle or two so I can extend that feeling for as long as possible.

4. Heated Mattress Pad. Somehow, I always forget about this during the summer. One night I am trying to fall asleep and complaining it's cold and suddenly remember I could turn it on. If you've never tried one, do it now. I've used both the mattress pad and blanket, and the mattress pad provides better heating. (Don't use them at the same time. It says so on the instructions. Plus, my husband thinks that would cook you.)

5. Mahjong. I know, it is not nearly as popular as Angry Birds, but I like it. Every game is a little different and I can regulate exactly how long I play. Not that I do, but I could. Added bonus: It usually comes free on your computer.

What are you currently in love with? Tell me and I'll pick someone to an e-copy of any of my Decadent Publishing books. 

Power Play by Emily Cale 

 Natalie Fritz didn't need a night of sexual adventure as payment for setting her friend up, but she wouldn't turn it down either. Determined to make sure she gets exactly what she wants, she makes a call to Madame Eve and requests not one, but two dates for the evening. What she doesn't expect is for those men to be players on her friend's hockey team.

Ian and Todd find that sharing women provides all parties with more pleasure. Finding someone who buys into their theory is a little harder. So they turn to Madame Eve's 1 Night Stand service to find them a partner. When they meet Natalie, they discover a gorgeous woman who turns them on physically and intellectually.

Everyone knows that relationships are meant to be between two people, but what happens when it takes three to make the night worthwhile? Can they take a leap of faith or will their time be limited to one night?

Available from Decadent Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

About the Author

Emily Cale spent the majority of her childhood as a visitor to the worlds of her favorite authors. With encouragement from her English teachers, she put pen to paper and began imagining her own stories. Preferring the fascinating lives of her characters, she majored in creative writing. When not lost in a manuscript or a good book, she enjoys crocheting, rock climbing, and playing board games. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and a very spoiled cat.

Feel free to stalk her on her website, Twitter, or Facebook.

Confessions

By Emily Cale

It’s been a rough month in my household. If there hasn’t been a deadline to meet, I’ve been wrapped up in some bigger project. I’ve got weddings that I’m in, books that are due, edits to finish, a house that is under construction, a dissertation to finish, job hunting, and a to list that never ends. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a lucky little duck. All of these things are really good. I’ve got friends who are important to me, a writing career I wouldn’t trade for the world, a home that I own, and an education. Compared to many people, I’m doing pretty damn good. Sometimes though, it’s exhausting.

So I’m confession to some of the things I’ve done this last month that were not on the list.

1. Walked into the living room, saw the cat sleeping on the couch, and joined her. I did not set an alarm. Sometimes I think we could learn a lot from our pets. They sleep when they are tired, eat when they’re hungry, and generally seem less stressed.

2. Took a day off to read a book. I should be reading research articles. I should be doing my edits (no one tell Kate). I should be painting the ceiling in the basement. Instead, I took some time to do something I wanted to do. It made doing the needed stuff a little easier when I went back to it.

3. Beat the husband at a video game. Okay, so that isn’t a big one, but we have a mini-competition going. It gives us something new to talk about and do together. Plus, I am totally better at it.

4. Took a social-networking free day. Yes, Twitter is awesome and I’m obsessed. Some days it is too much though. Too much talking, too many things to read, and too many people getting things that I want. Instead of focusing on them, I need to spend more time focusing on me.

5. Gave up on laundry. Seriously, this is probably the most shameful. There are clean clothes in my house. They are not in the closet though. They are in a pile. Feel free to shift though and pull out what you need. If you want something else, wash it yourself.

What have you done for you lately? Comment to win a copy of my newest release, Power Play.

Power Play (Hat Trick Trilogy Book 2)

Natalie Fritz didn't need a night of sexual adventure as payment for setting her friend up, but she wouldn't turn it down either. Determined to make sure she gets exactly what she wants, she contacts Madame Eve and requests not one, but two dates for the evening. What she doesn't expect is for those men to be players on her friend's hockey team.

Ian and Todd find that sharing women provides all parties with more pleasure. Finding someone who buys into their theory is a little harder. So they turn to Madame Eve's 1 Night Stand service to locate a partner. When they meet Natalie, they discover a gorgeous woman who turns them on physically and intellectually.

Most relationships are meant to be between two people, but what happens when it takes three to make the night worthwhile? Can they take a leap of faith or will their time be limited to one night?

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Emily Cale is an author of erotic romance and erotica. You can stalk her on her website (http://www.emilycale.com), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/EmilyCale), or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AuthorEmilyCale). 

What I Want for My Birthday

by Emily Cale

Shhhh…Don't tell anyone, but this is one of the most magical eight days of the year. Why? Because between from May 1^st to May 8^th my husband is older than me. I get to make jokes about how he is robbing the cradle and how he is SO OLD. The rest of the year, I have to live with the fact that I am exactly the same age. Not a lot of fun.

Since I'm going to be getting a year older in a couple days, I thought I'd make some suggestions for any of you who might be thinking of buying me something.

A pool boy would probably be my first choice. I don't actually own a pool, but if that's a problem, I could buy one of those little inflatable ones designed for children and sit by it in my backyard. Really, I just want a hot guy to walk around half naked, bring me drinks, and rub sunscreen on my back. Is that too much to ask?

If you can't manage one of those, I'd settle for a nice man to take care of some of the household chores. I've got laundry, dishes, and dusting all piling up and it would be helpful if someone could take over those tasks. It'd be even better if he was say six feet tall with a strong chin, nice abs, and a perfectly round butt.

I see some of you are rolling your eyes. You mean you aren't getting me something for my birthday? How about I get one of you something instead. Sexy hockey players? You got it. I'll give one commenter a copy of my newest release, Goalie Interference, a 1 Night Stand story that I co-wrote with my friend Angela S. Stone.

Goalie Interference

Hockey goalie Tarah 'TJ' Elliot is too busy stopping pucks to go looking for love. When her friend Natalie sets her up through Madame Eve's 1 Night Stand service, she grudgingly agrees to go. Her ultimate fantasy comes true when Scott Alarid, one of the top scorers in the league, shows up at her hotel room. Hockey player TJ can't possibly spend a night with him, but Tarah certainly can.

Scott's tired of dealing with women who only like him for his all-star status. After his teammates arrange a date for him using the 1NS website, he's delighted to find a woman who doesn't know a thing about the sport. But, will the truth force them to put their relationship on ice?

You can find Emily Cale online on her website or talking on Twitter. 

Stress Baking

by Emily Cale

Stress. It makes people do a lot of crazy things. I know people who handle it by sleeping a lot and by never going to bed; by exercising more and by lying around the house doing nothing. We all have stress in our lives and we all have our ways of coping. I bake. Yes, when I am feeling the pressure of a million different tasks, our kitchen fills with cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and pies.

This would all be okay if I actually ate any of these things. I typically eat one of them. Then I hand them off to someone else. So basically, I get stressed and my friends get food. It’s a system that typically works out pretty well for them. For me, it means the added stress of dealing with the dishes in the kitchen. Which (of course), means I need to bake more. Yeah, it gets a little complicated.

The other downside is that my friends think I should bring elaborate desserts to every get together ever thrown. I either don’t have the time or the energy the majority of the time. So I thought I would share with you my favorite last minute dessert.

Emily's Last Minute Dessert

Ingredients:

1 box of your favorite cake mix (Plus whatever it calls for in the mix. Usually an egg, water, and vegetable oil)

1 can pie filling

Cupcake pan liners

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to temperature specified on the box

2. Mix up cake mix according to directions

3. Line the cupcake pan and fill each spot 1/3 of the way up with cake batter

4. Add one spoonful of pie filling to each of the spots

5. Add more cake batter until each is about two-thirds to three-quarters of the way full

6. Cook according to direction on the box

7. (optional) Add your favorite frosting once the cupcakes have cooled

I’m giving away a copy of Dessert First today to one random commenter.

Blurb:

Playing perfect daughter at her mother's parties isn't Alexis Arnette's idea of a good time. She always leaves grumpy and hungry. Unimpressed with the spread laid out in the living room, she sneaks off to the kitchen to find something a little more satisfying. What she discovers is chef Morgan Crane, a man who is even more delicious than his baked goods. When one taste of his creations leads to more and her good girl demeanor dissolves, would the boring evening turn into one she'll never forget?

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3 – Way Thursday with Emily Cale!

Okay, it's Three-Way-Thursday around these parts and I'm sharing what I'm thankful, thoughtful, and thirsty for.

I'm Thankful For:

I'm thankful for all the wonderful author friends I have. No matter what is going on in my life, whether it is author writing, family, or real job related, they are always there and full of advice. They also give me a good kick in the behind when I deserve it for not meeting word count or editing goals. Honestly, I can't imagine what my life would be like without them.

I'm Thoughtful about:

How I spend my time. I've been thinking about this a lot lately and deciding what things in my life are important to me and which ones need to go. I think a lot of us are stretched very thin with our writing, work, and family and all the little things start to add up very quickly. I've found that I'm having trouble getting the stuff I want to done and spending the majority of time on the things that don't make me happy anymore. I haven't quite figured it all yet, but I'm working on it.

I'm Thirsty For:

Hot apple cider. Preferably with lots of caramel and cinnamon. This is my go-to winter drink, but I won't start hoarding it in the house until the weather turns a little colder. In another couple weeks, I'll probably be discussing it a lot on Twitter.

Thanks so much for reading!

Emily Cale

Visit my blog (www.emilycale.blogspot.com) or find me on Twitter (www.twitter.com/emilycale)

My first release from Decadent Publishing is Dessert First, a sexy short story.

Here's the blurb:

Playing perfect daughter at her mother's parties isn't Alexis Arnette's idea of a good time. She always leaves grumpy and hungry. Unimpressed with the spread laid out in the living room, she sneaks off to the kitchen to find something a little more satisfying. What she discovers is chef Morgan Crane, a man who is even more delicious than his baked goods. When one taste of his creations leads to more and her good girl demeanor dissolves, would the boring evening turn into one she'll never forget?