I'm thrilled to have my first book cover, for my Red Sage novella, Kilted Lover. The incredibly talented Rae Monet designed it. You can see it above on my profile pic. Isn't it hot, sexy, yummy, delicious?? :-)

Woohoo!!!
Nicole

Hi, check it out! Today I interviewed Saskia Walker at Fierce Romance. Please stop by and leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of her latest novel, Reckless!!

http://fierceromance.blogspot.com/

Thanks!!
Nicole
Devil in a Kilt, Red Sage Secrets Vol. 27
Beast in a Kilt, Red Sage Secrets Vol. 29
www.nicolenorth.com

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Workshop: Writing Hot, Delicious Love Scenes

September 1 - 30, 2008, online

Presenter: Nicole North

Fee: $20

Do the love scenes or sex scenes in your romance novel lack that magical spark and sizzling heat that makes the reader go WHEW!!? The romance genre has exploded with bonfire-hot romance and erotic romance novels and novellas over the last few years. In this workshop we'll explore the many aspects of fantastic, hot and delicious love scenes, whether you write mildly sensual romance or erotic romance. We'll look at the best ways of writing those all-important love scenes that take your characters to the next level of their relationship.

Topics covered:
Leading up to sex
Interweaving emotion and sex
Differences between romance and erotic romance
Choosing your words
Kissing during sex
Sexy dialogue
Humor during sex
Sexual positions
Personalizing your love scenes
Sensual settings
Seducing the reader
The hero
The heroine
Fantasy
Historical vs. contemporary love scenes
Determining placement
Progression from one love scene to the next
Oral sex
Avoid sex cliches
Sex and conflict
Written and multimedia examples

Please note: this workshop does not deal with pure erotica or alternative lifestyles. The lessons and examples contain graphic language and frank discussions of sexuality.

This is an interactive online workshop with exercises and critique/ feedback from the instructor on your written love scenes. Workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo group. Lessons will arrive at your email inbox.

About the presenter: Nicole North writes sensual and erotic romance novels and novellas. She is the author of paranormal erotic romance novellas Devil in a Kilt, Red Sage Secrets Volume 27, July 2009, and Beast in a Kilt, Red Sage Secrets Volume 29. She has finaled in over a dozen writing competitions and won several awards. She admits sexual tension and delicious love scenes are her favorite elements of romance and sprinkles them liberally through her stories. What others have said about her works: "This author handles sexual tension very well. Her characters are completely drawn to each other..." and "Wow! Talk about sexual chemistry. This story has it in spades. You're a natural in the romantic chemistry department." She has a BA degree in psychology. Please visit her website to learn more and read past student testimonials: www.nicolenorth.com Blog: http://fierceromance.blogspot.com/

To register, please visit www.nicolenorth.com and click on "workshops."

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