Hottie Crew Member of the Week

So far we've filled out (and I do mean *filled out*) the crew with Lance, our trusted Lifeguard, and Ecanus, our Angel of Writers. They're both scrumptious to say the least. But this pirate comes to writing after years of being in music. I'm a former Disc Jockey with a country music singing ex-husband and a heavy metal bass playing ex-boyfriend. When I say "been there done that" – I mean it.

But my love of musicians remains with me still. Call it magic. Call it magnetic. Call me a moron. Anyway you go, you gotta a love a man with a guitar. And that's why I bring you…..Garrett.

We do love a bawdy tune upon this vessel and who better to keep us humming than a man with a great instrument. Man, how many innuendos did I fit into that one. Sometimes I even surprise myself. LOL!

Anyway, pull up a bar stool, top off the mug with some rum and get ready to hum along. Garrett and his Guitar will provide the background music this week as we take a look at all things Valentines. We'll start the week with a bit of foreplay and discuss sexual tension. Then we'll move onto showing not telling the love, talking all things anti-V day and the sweet-tart of the bunch (that would be Gunner Marnee) will share so much sugar on the big day, you'll need dentures by the time she's done. Not sure what the Powder Monkey has up her sleeve for Friday but the woman works around ammo and sharp objects so I'll just say it'll be fan-freaking-tastic no matter what it is.

And don't forget to be here Tuesday, February 26th, for our first visit with Leslie Langtry talking about her latest release Guns Will Keep Us Together. This book is the second in a series that centers around a family of assassins. Yep, you read that right. This is one you WILL NOT want to miss!!!

Hottie Crew Member of the Week & Guest Bloggers Update

So, with all the drinking we do around here, all the yelling to other boats the Captain does when she's had a little (read: gallons) too much rum, there's always the chance someone could fall overboard. Now, you could bring up the Pirate Code – Anyone who falls behind is left behind – but we're a more tender hearted lot of pirates. We'll haul that person's ass back in the boat and then remind her every other week about the time she was too stupid to stay on the damn ship.

Anyhoo, we figured we needed a sturdy, handy-dandy, "ass-hauling out of water" member of the crew. And we found the perfect recruit. Meet Lance the Pirate Lifeguard.



Now, by the looks of his lifesaver, Lance still needs some training. But, from the looks of his abs, we're willing to give him the job anyway. Can't you just see him, all oiled up and wearing those tight pirate breeches with those knee high boots? Hmmmm….I can see it. Oh yes, I'm seeing it….

Where was I? Oh yeah, so Lance is in charge of hauling asses back onto the ship. Anyone ready to jump? Hey!! Where'd everybody go? Hello?

Well, for those of you with some decorum who have stuck around, I wanted to take the chance to update you on our fantastic line-up of guest bloggers. So far, this is what you have to look forward to. Please mark your calendars accordingly. *g*
January 28 - Aspiring author, Santa Burns, joins the ranks for her first blog ever. She's jumping in with both feet (I think she likes Lance) and covering the topic of "What are men really thinking anyway?" You know you want the answer to that question. Be here Monday when Santa explains it all.

February 5 – Colleen Gleason visits to talk about the latest book in her Gardella Vampire Chronicles, The Bleeding Dusk. Dark, Regency Paranormal, this heroine is not your typical society debutante. In fact, there is nothing typical about Ms. Gleason's books.

March 19 – Pamela Clare writes incredible Romantic Suspense books as well as Historicals. She'll be visiting to talk about her next Romantic Suspense release, Unlawful Contact. The follow up to Extreme Exposure and Hard Evidence, this Investigative Reporter turned author creates characters and stories that will put you on the edge of your seat. And keep you there.

April 7 – We'll turn it up a few degrees with Erotica author Lacey Alexander aboard ship. With sex that makes you sweat, sigh and slide out of your chair, Seven Nights of Sin, Lacey's next Erotica book, hits the shelves in April. A must read for all those rainy April nights.

April 14 – Harlequin Intrigue author Dana Marton will join us to talk about her next release, 72 Hours. Ms. Marton's International stories are packed with heroes who save the world and enough danger to keep you up at night. Well, the heroes might keep you up at night as well.

May 6 – Colette Gale twists classic stories in a way you've probably never imagined. In Master, Ms. Gale told the story of The Count of Monte Cristo as it's never been told before and did the same with The Phantom of the Opera in her latest release, Unmasked. These Erotic tales will take you on a sensual journey that leaves you breathless and wanting more.

May 14 - Harlequin Mills & Boon author Annie West writes for the Presents, Modern and Sexy lines giving us some of the hottest Alpha heroes you've ever had the pleasure of meeting. And I do mean pleasure. Ms. West will come aboard to talk about her May release, The Greek Tycoon's Unexpected Wife. Come on, you have to stop just so you can ask her about that title!

June 2 – Toni Blake is an Erotic Romance author who sets the pages on fire. You'll swear you burned your fingers just holding the book. Ms. Blake will be here to talk about her June release, Letters to a Secret Lover, "A full length novel about love, sex and forgiveness." Don't miss it!

July 1 - Kimberly Killion celebrates with us the release of her debut novel, Her One Desire. Set in England in 1483, this story of Lady Lizbeth Ives, daughter of the Lord High Executioner, and Lord Broderick Maxwell promises to be the must read book of the summer. Ms. Killion has agreed to be our first true interview, bless her heart. You won't want to miss this one.