Gone Fishin'

Greetings all!

I'm writing you from the US Airways Club in the Phoenix airport, sipping a spicy Bloody Mary while anxiously awaiting my trip to Cabo San Lucas! Yes, this is supposed to be a vacation, but I've got a number of works in progress, so my laptop is in tow and I hope to finish two stories that are ALMOST done (!) and maybe get a newsletter cranked out. If you aren't a subscriber to my newsletter, visit my website to sign up! I have fun giveaways for members only, and lots of cool news to share with you, including the cover of The Pleasure Principle, which arrived in my inbox after posting an excerpt last week on the Naughty Author Chicks blog! Excellent timing! The cover is smokin'-hot, and one of my all-time favorites (thanks to fab cover artist Rae Monet)!

Since the only other thing on my mind is the beach, I'll sign off now. Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!

Best,

Calista

Awesome Review of SIMPLY DECADENT & Contest!!

I am so thrilled to share my first review of my October eRed Sage book, Simply Decadent with you!! The Romance Reader Connection gave it a rating of 4-1/2 and said some GREAT THINGS!! To celebrate, I'm giving away a copy of the book on the new blog Naughty Author Chicks (http://www.naughtyauthorchicks.blogspot.com)!

Enter to win by leaving a comment!

Here's the review:

SIMPLY DECADENT by Calista Fox
On Sale NOW at http://www.eredsage.com

"Looking for a scrumptious short story? Look no further, Calista Fox’s SIMPLY DECADENT is a great book to give you a quick reading boost. The heroine and hero, Cass and Seth burn the pages. In a growing relationship, work and real life have intruded. Seth has found that after a year of dating, he has fallen in love with Cass and does not want to lose her to her work. Kidnapping her and forcing her to face their relationship can have dire consequences, but he is willing to take the risk.

Where can I get my own Seth? What a fabulous character, every woman’s perfect dream man. Cass is a great foil for him, and their problems are real and the decisions they have to make: work vs. relationships, are painfully real too. Good sex is important, and these two have a chemistry to die for, but sex is not everything.

I have always found Calista Fox’s books to be exciting, hot, well written, and enjoyable to read. SIMPLY DECADENT falls right into all of the above categories. As a short story, I have never gotten over how much passion, understanding, and depth she can pack in it. I have found few authors who can do it well, and Ms. Fox does it well consistently. I guess when it “ain’t broke, don’t fix it” but I would love to see a full length book written by this author." Reviewed by Sarah Silversmith

Best,

Calista

Sex & the Younger Man -- & CONTEST!

Greetings, all!

I've been invited to participate in a group blog and today is my debut post! Stop by and leave a comment and you'll be entered to win a free book! Check it out here!

Best,

Calista

Another New Release!

It’s the simple things in life that mean the most, don’t you think? Sure, a dozen red roses on a special occasion makes you feel like a queen for the day, but how much more romantic is the surprise of one single red rose that comes out of the blue on a Wednesday night, no special occasion associated? An elegant dinner at the best restaurant in town is a nice treat, but spreading out a blanket on the beach or at the park for an impromptu picnic can be even more romantic than the restaurant. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for grand gestures! But it’s the little things that really melt my heart. The thoughtfulness someone puts into something as simple as calling me in the middle of the day for no other reason than to say, “I’m thinking about you.” Or leaving a romantic card in my laptop case for me to find when I start work in the morning. Strolling hand-in-hand on the beach.... A soft kiss at the nape of the neck.... You get my point. Those simple gestures are more profound to me because they’re “everyday” gestures. No special occasion needed. No pressure for a perfect outcome. They simply say, “Thanks for being in my life,” without the words even having to be said.

I hope you enjoy the simple decadence of my latest Red Sage release, Simply Decadent, the first of many novellas with the "All Things Decadent" theme!

Simply Decadent by Calista Fox--On Sale Now! Read an excerpt here!

Cassandra Valentine may have a romantic name, but lately, romance is the farthest thing from her mind. Until sexy Seth Bryant whisks her away for a weekend full of decadence…

But can erotic nights enhanced by pleasure-inducing props help Seth win Cass’s heart for keeps?

Best,

Calista

More Great News About OBJECT OF DESIRE! Cover Contest Nominee!!

I'm so thrilled to learn that the cover of my RS single title release is up for an award! Cover Cafe is featuring it here and you can vote now through January 2010!

I was really impressed with what the cover artist did for the book--and the models are gor-geous! If you like it, too, please vote!

Thanks and happy Saturday to you all!

Calista
www.calistafox.com

Another Great Review for OBJECT OF DESIRE!

Love it when readers and reviewers "get" what I'm trying to do with a book! Big thanks to Fern at Whipped Cream Reviews. She loved the story and recommends it!

"Like a little erotica with your action? Then please allow me to present Object Of Desire for your consideration. This is a story that starts and then goes, and goes, and goes. It’s an erotic Romancing the Stone slash Tomb Raider that takes readers on an exotic thrill ride. Think adventure, but with a dash of heat added in for a nice potent kick.

Laurel is memorable as the heroine that can bring a man to his knees... and not entirely in a manner he would approve of. I loved watching her evolve from this force that stands alone to a woman that discovers she needs more than she’s allowed herself. Of course, Devon is exactly the kind of man a woman would need. Dangerous in his own right, he’s witty, charming, and oh so sexy. Though action consumes a large portion of the story, when Laurel and Dev are the only two people on the page, you’ll forget all about the danger that looms over them. Hot doesn’t even begin to describe the chemistry between these two. It’s more like throwing a can of gasoline on a roaring fire pit.

There is more story, but in an effort to remain “spoiler free”, I’ll refrain from offering anything more. Suffice it to say, this is an action/adventure/intrigue kind of tale. I loved Object Of Desire and recommend it to anyone that loves a story with plenty of twists and turns along the way."

Visit my website for more information and contests!!

Best,

Calista

Winners!!

Big congrats to commenter Michele--you've just won your choice of Erin Quinn books writing as Erin Grady (either ECHOES or WHISPERS)! Check out my comment on the contest post for details on how to claim your prize!!

And katsrus--you've been randomly selected as my winner! Ditto on the details for claiming your prize--they can be found in the contest post!

Thanks, everyone, for stopping by and hanging with Erin and I. We had a blast!!

Best,

Calista
www.calistafox.com