Excited and Honored ... Today is the Day

We at All Authors Publishing House have some exciting news to share.

Firstly, the Wordsmith of Whimsical Oases, also known as Adonis Mann, has joined his ink with the liberated pen of Synful Desire to form the simmering duo called … 

Speaking of “simmering”, that brings us to the second reason for our enthusiasm.

Today is the fifth anniversary of when these two authors first combined their talents in Simmer: Smoothe and Sweet. To up the ante for this special event, All Authors Publishing House is proud to present a newly remastered edition, not just the interior but the exterior as well.

Blurb: 

When love simmers sweet and passion simmers smooth, rhapsody is efficacious rapture.

Tommy and Spencer were meant for each other, that is, until a serendipitous encounter proves to be an enormous revelation. Will Luke, Tommy's childhood friend, serve to change the tide?

Kesha has finally told Teresa about her feelings. The only drawback is Teresa's engagement to Chris. Will Kesha bask in the bliss that only Teresa can bring, or will Chris get in the way?

Come feel the ardent emotions which steam under a silky surface with Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet.

Pick up the Kindle Edition of Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet at Amazon.com!

Now, for the final and most important reason for exuberance … the unexpected follow-up to Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet.

Whimsical Liberation, in conjunction with All Authors Publishing House, proudly present …

Blurb:

Adonis Mann and Synful Desire, the erotic duo now known as Whimsical Liberation, have returned with a steamy follow-up to Simmer: Smooth & Sweet.

Enter Simmer: Sensual & Spicy.

When seduction simmers Sensual and allure simmers Spicy, love is a Sinuous escape.

Adonis Mann (representing Whimsical):

The return of an unexpected lover marks the test to Tommy and Luke’s union. When Tommy is forced to face his greatest fear, Luke is left to hope for the best outcome. Will the overture of serendipity lead to sensuous gratification or love amiss? Find out in "Smoothe and Sensual".

Synful Desire (representing Liberation):

The fulfillment of simmering desire marked the foundation of Kesha and Teresa’s relationship. When Kesha becomes suspicious of Teresa’s attempts to spice up their sexual trysts, it triggers a hamster wheel of drama. Will Kesha and Teresa’s union stay the course or will the heat incinerate what they’ve built? Find out in "The Simmer of Spicy".

Synful Desire Speaks

Greetings, readers!

Today I am happy to host my sister in ink, Author Synful Desire. She will be gracing us with an inside look at her story "Simmer Sweet" and her upcoming story, "The Simmer of Spicy".

Enjoy!

The concept of Simmer Sweet developed a few years before putting it into print. The story encompasses three traits: discovery, desire (no pun intended), and declaration.

Have you ever discovered a truth about yourself that may be uncomfortable to those closest to you?

Have you ever had desire for someone but debated whether to express it?

If you choose to express this desire, do you worry about the other person’s reaction, whether the response is acceptance or rejection?

All of these “D” elements simmer when the reader meets Kesha and Teresa.

Kesha and Teresa have a history of platonic friendship, but over the years, Kesha develops an attraction to Teresa. At the start of Simmer Sweet, Kesha has just confessed her sexual attraction to Teresa, and Teresa is sifting through how this revelation makes her feel.

While Teresa is working through her feelings, an unexpected phone call changes something that could have been dismissed by Kesha as wishful thinking into a tangible possibility. 

I will not be a spoiler, for those who have not read Simmer Sweet. However, I will provide an excerpt to whet your appetite.

Confession: Originally, I had not planned on doing a continuation of Simmer Sweet. From an author’s perspective, the tale of Kesha and Teresa was one and done.

However, as preparations were being made for a revamped Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet cover and interior, it gave me an opportunity to re-read Simmer Sweet.

While going through the story, the questions which ran through my mind resonated as situations the readers would wonder about. There were enough inquiries raised to toy with the idea of another story that would answer all of those questions. Yet, I didn’t want to do it without my Hunk of Hot Literature Adonis Mann.

Luckily, not much was needed to convince him to come aboard.

The extensive architecture produced the twists and turns involved in The Simmer of Spicy. Unlike diving right in the deep end, as I did with Simmer Sweet, I spent more time developing the character and mannerisms of Kesha and Teresa. This involved slowing the pace for the readers, so that they could become fully invested, not only in the two central characters but some new people along the way.

Here’s a small excerpt from The Simmer of Spicy to prepare you for an inkling of the drama to expect.

Okay Awesome Visitors, that about does it! I am stoked about not only the release of Simmer: Sensual & Spicy but also a special treat as it pertains to the 1st book Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet.

Until next time,

Talking about Smoothe and Sensual Things

 

Adonis Mann, here.

To be quite candid, at first I had no idea what to write for this post. Then, Synful Desire said, “Well Donny, start at the beginning.”

So, starting from the beginning ….

It all started with Synful Desire and her desire to produce something desirable.

Whether it was the understanding of each other’s art, or the kinship of writing, or even the genuineness of friendship, I could not tell. But, one day Ms. Desire asked me to co-author an erotic compilation.

Five years hence, here we are today. Two installments in and one saga complete.

Through bifurcate approaches, Desire and I traverse down an avenue of relationships and eroticism. Two tales that delineate the ups, downs and all arounds of same-sex relationships … or any relationship for that matter.

But I am getting ahead of myself. Today, I’ve come to speak on the birth and growth of my story, “Smoothe & Sensual”.

Five years ago I wrote the first installment of this story which I titled, “Smoothe & Sweet” and had much to do with the bittersweetness of breakups and the tenderness of a reconnection with someone unexpected.

Before I get any further, allow me to explain that the word “Smoothe” is not spelled incorrectly. In my stories, Smoothe is a surname, thus, much like “Greene” or “Browne”, it is supposed to have an E at the end.

Now, returning to where I left off ….

The story that I bring you today is the saga that picks up where the last left off, but fast-forwarding five years. Here we see that Tommy and Luke have become a very serious item and are even planning on getting married.

Is it fortuitous that the story seems to start in a very similar manner in which the first installment was started?

No, it is not.

You see, Tommy and Luke have been through a great deal together. They’ve fought hard for the life they now share. And, as is Tommy’s makeup, he is a person of peace and reflection, albeit at times a person of spontaneous mischief.

However, hard times tend to bring out the creatures that lurk in the dark. Thus our story goes. During a time when mankind is licking its wounds and reflecting on its mistakes, Spencer Smoothe reappears. This is when the story takes a wild, and frankly, unexpected turn. But to the detriment of what? To the detriment of the peace that Tommy lived and thrives on.

So begins the whirlwind of mal-decisions and misdeeds that cause Tommy, Luke, Spencer and everyone else included to trip upon their own feet.

With all of that being said, I truly hope that you enjoy and come to love “Simmer: Sensual & Spicy”.

Adonis Mann, Author

Simmer: From Smoother and Sweet to Sensual and Spicy

Hello everyone! Ova Veugh here and welcome to the debut episode of Claret Conversations.

Usually, when you think of December, you envision cold weather. Select holidays. The savoring of good home-cooked meals. The exchange of presents. The gathering of people, singing, laughing and expressing what they are thankful for.

However, people also desire warmth.

I am excited to introduce two people who I deem Connoisseurs of Sensual Heat. One is known for his Syncopation of Ravishing Intensity. The other is well-known for her contemporary views on relationships and sexuality. Please give a warm welcome to Authors Adonis Mann and Synful Desire.

Adonis and Desire, it is fantastic to have you as my first guests on Claret Conversations. Before we talk turkey about your latest joint project, I would like to offer you a choice of wine.

Adonis: White, if you please.

Desire: White, please.

I will have a bit of hot apple cider myself. I never conduct interviews while tipsy.

Okay, now that I have handed out refreshments, let’s get the show on the road.

My first question is for Adonis.

How did you come up with your preliminary catchphrase “Syncopation of Ravishing Intensity”, and why did that same phrase fit your first short story collection?

Adonis: Well, the “Syncopation of Ravishing Intensity” catchphrase was the brainchild of Author Queen of Spades. You see, many months before the birth of S.O.R.I. I was searching for a catchphrase that would encompass my sapient style of writing as well as the flow of my prose. One day, as we had an Author Mentoring Meeting, we brainstormed several variations of a catchphrase that might serve the purpose. A few words thrown around were “Ravishing” and “Intensity” followed by someone saying “But Adonis there is a certain syncopation in your words.” At that very moment Author Queen of Spades said, “That’s it! Syncopation of Ravishing Intensity! That totally describes you, Adonis.” and there you had it.

As it pertains to “Syncopation of Ravishing Intensity”, a.k.a. S.O.R.I., which story is your favorite as it pertains to the following categories:

a. Readability

b. Characters

c. Intensity

d. Resonance

Adonis: My personal favorite story in S.O.R.I. was “Tyronian Rapture”. Apart from being among the very first stories I wrote for the collection, it somehow took with it a piece of my heart. I find that it has all of the aforementioned variables; readability, characters, intensity and resonance. Although the setting is historical, the way the story is told is very relatable and captivating.

Now, Desire, a question for you.

Since you arrived on the scene, you’ve always touted that “Surrender is Liberation”. What has that meant to you? Is the meaning the same from its conception until now? As your writing evolves, have you ever felt pressured to change it?

Desire: To me, although I apply “Surrender is Liberation” to writing, it is actually a concept that is applicable to all walks of life. In order to function as a physically healthy individual, one must surrender to the process of health, to find liberation in the benefit the process provides. This can also work for the mental, emotional, and spiritual in humanity.

I do not want to digress, so I will stick to speaking about me. I was adamant that I did not want to be constrained by what others defined as my writing style.

Although I burst on the scene writing erotica, I never wanted to be known as the “standard” erotica writer or just to be an author who delved into erotica. Erotica is more than just intensity. It involves sensual intelligence, emotional architecture, anatomical symmetry, along with what to say and when to say it. I swear, to hear someone brag that “anyone can write erotica” makes my skin itch. Sure, one can string obscene words together, but that doesn’t exude erotica or sexiness. It is the other components surrounding the words.

Even though I’ve explored a myriad of genres, “Surrender is Liberation” still applies and means the same. I feel no pressure to change it because it still fits my vision of how I see myself and live my life, both as an author and as a person.

As it pertains to your flash fiction anthology “Amoresels”, which story is your favorite as it pertains to the following categories:

a. Readability

b. Characters

c. Intensity

d. Resonance

Desire:

a. In my opinion, readability goes to “Taste on the Move”. I won’t give much away, except food and hunger.

b. For characters, it would have to be the title story “Amoresels”. The interactions between the hosts Maeve and Dawood along with their invited guests were highly entertaining.

c. For intensity … this is a tough one … but I have to say “Full Circle”. Primarily because of the emotional backstory that drove the action.

d. As it pertains to resonance … another difficult decision … I pick “House of Mirrors”. The way the story came together still leaves me in awe.

Now, a question for you both.

Do you take time to read each other's stories? If so, which one is your personal favorite and why?

Adonis: I absolutely do read Desire’s works. As a matter of fact, she is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. There is a fanciful groundedness about her style that appeals to me quite a bit. All of Desire’s stories are charismatic and enthralling in their own rights no matter what she writes. I personally have a soft spot for her newer collections called Amoresels. So much so, in fact, that I wrote the Foreword for that collection of micro-shorts. There is a “fetish” for every personal preference and a savoriness for all taste buds. I highly recommend it. It’s a super fun read.

Desire: I do take time to read Adonis' stories. There is a unique melody to his story writing that soothes me. One of my personal favorites is one of his newer selections "Twin Flame Duplicity". Although it is a free offering, there is a level of intensity and intrigue which packs quite a punch.

What made you two decide to collaborate for the first Simmer book?

Adonis: It was Desire that came up with the concept of the first Simmer collaborative based on the original story called “Simmer Sweet” which was a short story she wrote that was initially being given for free to readers. One day she decided that she would make an extended edition of the story and that was when she invited me to be a part of it. I think that her reason to have me collaborate was because I did not have many publications at the time. But, in all actuality, she tells the story much better than I could ever. Thus, I will let her expand now ….

Desire: Donny, I think you actually covered it fully. Adonis was newer than I, and I believed it would give him great exposure.

Okay, back to you Adonis.

How did you segue from your original tagline to your current one? Was the transition gradual or all of a sudden?

Adonis: It was indeed gradual but had more to do with what was going on around me at the time.

You see, the All Authors Authors seemed to all be growing out of their taglines, if you will. The transcendence that had become our collective storytelling styles seemed to beckon a transitioning of taglines—something that explained where we stood now in our writing careers.

It took me longer than most of my brethren to make the transition as I was having difficulty finding something that truly fit.

One day I decided to call a meeting. The focal point was to come up with a tagline that better suited my growth.

We all went back and forth pitching various lines.

Funny enough it took a collective attempt to come up with just the right string of words. Some people felt that “Whimsical” was a great fit for my style, whereas others thought that I was a “Wordsmith”. Others still believed that my writing style took you from earth to something like a Nirvana. Hence the word “Oasis” was selected. The final product was “Wordsmith of Whimsical Oases”.

I find it fitting. 😃 

How did the idea blossom to do a continuation of Simmer? Would anyone reading Simmer: Sensual & Spicy have to read Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet to avoid being confused or lost?

Desire: Well, our publisher came up with an updated cover concept and interior design for Simmer: Smoothe & Sweet. This gave me a chance to go through the book. I found myself not only back in Kesha and Teresa's world but also Tommy and Spencer's, imaging what was next for all of them. I suggested the idea to Adonis, and well, here we are! Donny, do you have anything to add, as far as origins?

Adonis: Not at all actually, Desire. I think you pretty much covered it. 😀

Desire: I am speaking in reference to my story "The Simmer of Spicy". Since Kesha does a bit of flashback during her narrative, the reading of "Simmer Sweet" is not necessary, but for the full simmering, if you will, I would recommend reading both Simmer books.

Adonis: In my telling of Sensual and Smoothe, it is very important to read the first story in order to understand the second.

Why do you think Whimsical Liberation fit you as a duo?

Desire: I think it encompasses the best of us both: Adonis' way with words and the liberties I take to make the audience "see the emotions".

Adonis: Agreed. The bonus being that it sounded incredibly smooth together, if you would excuse the pun.

Will there be any future projects by Whimsical Liberation as well as any solo ventures? If so, please share.

Desire: We do have a project in the works called “Blinks of Passion”, which will feature works by Donny, works by me, and a fusion of words by us both.

Individually, I have a new story entitled “Rome’s Debris” that is to appear in Concordant Vibrancy 5. I will also be participating in the next installments of Divergent Ink.

The concept of Convoluted Prism has been reimagined, which is why I have not spoken much about it lately, but with the restructure, I am satisfied that it will produce a better product. I am also thinking about expanding the world of Delectable Things as well.

I also have a couple of future writings planned with my contemporary sister-in-write C. Desert Rose, which I am over the moon excited about.

All in all, I will be incredibly busy, but that’s no surprise. With me, there’s never a dull moment.

Adonis: Yes, “Blinks of Passion” is not due to come out just yet, but it is certainly in the works and I am excited to see where that will take us.

As far as any individual projects, I do have the newest contribution to Concordant Vibrancy 5: Extancy completed and submitted. This will most certainly be available when the book is available.

I also have a few things up my sleeve, although, I am not altogether certain when they will be completed. One will be a novel, the others will probably be a combination of short story collections and collaborative works.

I’ve been asked by some fans to create a S.O.R.I. 2 but that won’t be happening. S.O.R.I. was a once in a lifetime book and making a second installment would be doing it an injustice.

Okay, that wraps up this premiere episode of Claret Conversations. Thanks again to Authors Adonis Mann and Synful Desire for carving time out of their hectic schedules.

Alright folks … Ova and out!