Cheri Crystal

“New Neighbors” Winners

August 30th, 2010

The
winners of my “New Neighbors” free eBook contest are: drum rolls
please…In the order the correct answer was received. Answer: BEWITCHED and THE NOSY NEIGHBOR WAS GLADYS KRAVITZ.
CONGRATS TO: NICKI, GLENDA, PJ, PAM, MARY,
DAWN AND CARSEN. THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER, BUT STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER ONE
COMING YOUR WAY SOON.

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“New Neighbors” Contest

August 30th, 2010

Wow, I had a most overwhelming response to my New Neighbors contest. Needless to say, I’m a soft touch because I have multiple winners and didn’t even get to post the contest on Facebook yet. I sincerely thank everyone for taking the time to play and for their continued interest in my stories. You all warm my heart to the max.

Here’s the contest as I posted it on the lists for inquiring minds:

Contest: Win a free eBook “New Neighbors”

Email the answer to this question correctly and win. Name the 1960-70s sitcom and the pesky neighbor who couldn’t help being nosy to a fault. This neighbor would see something impossible for mere mortals to do, then she’d run home and report the strange happenings to her hapless husband, who never witnessed a thing his wife saw and who suspects she has a few screws loose anyway. Email: cherilynn5@verizon.net GOOD LUCK!

Link for Info and Purchase: http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_45

If Dane has trouble concentrating on her thesis while her rowdy roommates are out of the house, she’s in for more interruptions when her sinfully sexy new neighbor shows up on her stoop dressed to kill.

Blurb:

With a looming deadline to complete her doctoral thesis too close for comfort, the last thing Dane needs is one more distraction. When a sexy woman rings her bell and claims to be her new neighbor, all thoughts of cerebral pursuits fly right out of Dane’s head and settle directly in her crotch.

Excerpt:

As luck would have it, rejuvenated creativity and the erotic theme of a classic text started my juices flowing, especially after reading a saucy scene about kissing, perfume, and breasts, and yes, I could really get into that. All at once, my head cleared. Everything made perfect sense. I had begun to expand upon ideas and tie up loose ends–my fingers flying over the keyboard–when the doorbell rang.

“What now?”

I stood up abruptly and this time the chair shot across the floor. Luckily, the wheels caught in the shag pile throw rug before the seat reached the wall, or worse, knocked over my extensive DVD collection.

In rapid succession, the doorbell sounded twice more. Our fearless Maltese-Yorkies, Romeo and Juliette, barked their furry white heads off and got underfoot, adding to my frustration. In a huff, I inadvertently stepped on Juliette’s tail. “Sorry, Jules,” I muttered.

I yanked the door open, still cursing, prepared to send the intruder away, but I caught my breath in midair instead. I choked and sputtered as if I’d inhaled a bumblebee.

“Howdy there, neighbor.” She offered a delicate, well-manicured hand. “I’m Lexi.” Her painted fingernails matched the pink shade of her lipstick both complimenting her ivory complexion and the long blonde hair that cascaded past her waist and brushed her backside. I opened the door wider, gently shooed the dogs back, and stepped out onto the porch. The sun, well into its descent towards the horizon, provided the perfect backdrop for her exquisite beauty.

“Dane,” I managed. The scripted pink letters across the front of her sheer, white belly shirt drew my gaze to her cleavage. I hoped my lips hadn’t formed the word wow, gazing at a deep vee neckline showing enough of her voluptuous breasts to whet my appetite. It was difficult, but I made a conscious effort to put my tongue back inside my mouth.

Cheri CrystalAuthor of Golden Crown Literary Winner, “Attractions of the Heart”The Complete Digital Edition is available! - $15.00www.chericrystal.comwww.loveyoudivine.com

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Wet and Wild Releases Friday, Aug. 13, 2010

August 12th, 2010

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Wet and Wild hardly describes the wicked day Patricia, Davida and Lisa have at a water park, when two best buds seek revenge on an old high school rival.

Click on cover for purchase:

Born on the same day and in the same maternity ward, Patricia and Davida have been friends since the cradle. Theirs is a rock-solid friendship up until high school, when one pretty, hot and tempting Lisa “Diva” cheerleader gets between them with her relentless flirting and vicious lies. Their bond at the umbilical cord is severed, but not for long.

Ten years later, Patricia and Davida meet Lisa again. This time, revenge and salacious sex of the wet and wild kind might just put their past to rest.

Excerpt:

I was tempted to reach Davida and call off the prank, but I got so involved watching Lisa soap up, the moment passed. When she washed my back, I nearly drowned in desire. I prayed she couldn’t detect how her actions had turned me on. Sharing a narrow stream of water that had to be restarted every couple of seconds meant standing real close. The delicious sensations racing through my body to my rock-hard clit reduced me to a trembling wreck.

At first, I didn’t notice we had company. When I moved my face out from under the water and turned, Davida was there, buck-naked. She had Lisa in a hold, stealing her breath away in a fierce, almost mean-spirited kiss that left Lisa visibly shaken, but obviously aroused. Her nipples and goose flesh were a dead giveaway.

Better Late Than Never releases July 16, 2010

July 13th, 2010

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Tag Line:
Like most girls I knew growing up, I had a long history of lusting after one male heartthrob after another. I did what was expected. I dated boys, fell in love with a wonderful man and married him. Period.

Except the period had turned into a question mark.

Blurb:

Barbara is a married mom living a hetero-privileged and comfortable life. She has never had reason to suspect she was a lesbian before. Soon after a total hysterectomy, fate intervenes and throws her ordered life into total chaos. Further complications ensue when she finds herself attracted to women, and then falls in love with Adina, who is also a married woman with children. Their hot and steamy affair threatens Barbara’s world and rocks her soul in a way she never imagined.

Excerpt:

“I’m sorry, Barbie, I don’t know what came over me.” Her voice faltered and her beautiful smile slid into a contorted frown.

I couldn’t allow that. She’d get wrinkles in her flawless complexion, so I did what any good friend would do. I kissed her. And this time, seconds slowed to lust-filled moments, followed by hours. My sense of self awakened. I needed to embrace every part of her body. I savored how smooth and creamy her skin felt, especially her face, and reveled in her all-consuming response to my touch. I explored the inside of her mouth with my tongue and cherished her flesh with eager hands. I longed to make love to her until I had memorized each hill and valley in what promised to be the most treasured and pleasant journey of my life.

She entangled her fingers in my hair and clutched my head in a seductive hold. I used my hands to grope her back and grip her ass and to maneuver our bodies until we were completely attached to each other from our lips to our breasts. I pushed my crotch against her thigh and kissed her deeper still. She responded by fondling my hardened nipples.

“Oh, my God,” I said, following the most satisfying kiss I’d ever had. “I can’t get enough of you—”

“Nor I, you.”

“Follow me,” I said, taking her hand. I led her to the spare bedroom off the kitchen. It was the closest place, and my body couldn’t wait any longer.

Once inside the room, I turned to face her again. My resolve wavered. “Are you sure about this?” I asked, praying she wouldn’t back down.

The 2010 Golden Crown Literary Award Winners

June 8th, 2010

Congratulations to all the Goldie winners!

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gcls_2010-2011Here I am sandwiched between KG MacGregor and SX Meagher. I was ecstatic to the max to say the least. I’m still floating above the stratosphere and don’t plan on coming back down anytime soon.

I am proud and honored to be included in this list.
And the Goldy goes to:

Anthology - non-erotica
And Baby Makes More - eds. Goldberg/C. Rose
Year’s Best Lesbian Fiction ‘08 - ed. Fran Walker

Debut Author:
Keile’s Chance-Dillon Watson
October’s Promise-Marianne Garver
Waltzing at Midnight-Robbi McCoy

Dramatic/general fiction:
Detours-Jane Vollbrecht
Family Affair-Saxon Bennett
Gemini-Geonn Cannon

Erotica:
Attractions of the Heart-Cheri Crystal
Nights Kiss- Catherine Lundoff

Historical Romance:
Backwards to Oregon-Jae
Kicker’s Journey Lois Cloarec Hart

Mystery/Thriller:
Possessing Morgan-Erica Lawson
Veritas-Anne Laughlin
Who’ll Be Dead for Christmas-Kate Sweeney

Paranormal Romance:
Barking at the Moon-Nene Adams
Everafter-Nell Stark/Trinity Tam

Poetry:
Bird Eating Bird-Kristen Naca
In Praise of Falling-Cheryl Dumesnil
The Heart’s Traffic-Ching-in Chen

Romantic suspense/intrigue/adventure:
Next of Kin-Jae
The Scorpion-Gerri Hill
Thief of Always-Kim Baldwin/Xenia Alexiou

Short Story/Essay/Collections Non-erotica
Mean Little Deaf Queer-Terry Galloway
My Sweet Wild Dance-Mikaya Heart
Outsiders-K. Sweeney/ JD Glass/L Ames/S Smith/G Beers

Speculative Fiction:
Forever Mine-KD Williamson
Second Nature-Jae
The Veil of Sorrow-Crystal Michallet-Romero

Traditional Contemporary Romance
Keile’s Chance-Dillon Watson
Stranded-Blayne Cooper
Worth Every Step-KG MacGregor

Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award:
Beggar of Love-Lee Lynch

Director’s Award:
Rosa Moran

Trailblazer Award:
Ellen Hart

Review in Curve Magazine

May 29th, 2010

Don’t forget to pick up the latest edition of the best-selling lesbian magazine 20th Anniversary Issue of Curve Magazine or subscribe today.

Read a review of Attractions of the Heart in the Page Turner section of Curve

Read a review of Attractions of the Heart in the Page Turner section of Curve


Radio Blog

May 21st, 2010

Hello,

I would like to thank all the listeners for joining me during my first radio blog. That was the quickest hour of my day! I’d also like to thank my most gracious host, Lara Zielinsky. You rock, Lara! My hats off to you for this wonderful venue. Eighteen months and going strong. I was honored to be your guest, especially when you have had and continue to have an impressive guest list of talented authors.

Here’s the link for those who have missed my show or any of the others that are generously archived:

“Readings in Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Fiction”
from May 20, 2010, with host Lara Zielinsky.

I had a blast and thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Have a great Friday and let’s get this party started ASAP!

Cheri

Cheri Crystal
Author of Attractions of the Heart
Golden Crown Literary Society 2010 Finalist
chericrystal.com
loveyoudivine.com

The June 2010 Issue of Curve Magazine

May 20th, 2010

The June 2010 Issue of Curve Magazine has hit the stands. Imagine my response, not that far a stretch of the imagination here, folks, lol, when my erotic collection of lesbian love stories, “Attractions of the Heart” rated a lovely review. It’s on page 57 and I’m not above framing it either.

Happy 20th Anniversary, Curve, and thank you for including me in one of your issues. While I’ve never met Stephanie Vernier, I send big cyber hugs and thanks to her for a most generous and wondrous review.

One week away from the Lammys and well, my excitement knows no bounds. But first, tonight I’m a guest on Lara Zielinsky’s Blog Radio talk show. I hope you can join us.

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Time: 10:30pm - 11:30pm
Location: blogtalkradio.com/lara-zielinsky/2010/05/21/cheri-crystal

Call-in Number: (646) 929-1909
Cheri

Readings with Cheri Crystal May 20th 10:30-11:30 p.m. EST

May 15th, 2010

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Cheri Crystal Host Name: Lara Zielinsky
Show Name: Readings with Cheri Crystal
Time: EST 10:30-11:30 p.m.
Link: blogtalkradio.com/lara-zielinsky/2010/05/21/cheri-crystal
Call-in Number: (646) 929-1909

In the last couple years, author Cheri Crystal burst on the scene as an exciting new voice in feminine erotic fiction, featuring both lesbians and bisexual women. Her short stories have appeared in collections from Cleis, Alyson, Bold Strokes Books, Khimairal Ink, and her single-author works are all e-published by loveyoudivine: Attractions of the Heart, Broken Vows, Imagined, Coming Clean and Mile High Dare among others. We’ll talk about her start as a reviewer, and the transition to novelist.~ Lara Zielinsky

Imagined - Available April 30, 2010

April 14th, 2010

My next story is a bit different than my usual fare. I hope you’ll all see what I “Imagined” when it comes out in eBook April 30th at www.loveyoudivine.com . It’s a short story of a different kind than I typically write and I have my friend Jo to thank for daring me to be different.

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Excerpt:
Well, well, I thought. My friend has finally gotten her ass over here. “Barb, it’s about time you showed up,” I said, realizing too late that I was wasting my breath since Barb had obviously stood me up. I blinked several times to clear the sticky remnants of sleep out of my eyes and focused on my surroundings.

A sense of calm washed over me, only to be followed by one of impending chaos. That’s when a cold front whooshed through the stale heated air, crackling as if fraught with electric charges. The laundry room adopted a surreal aura as though I had landed back in my dream, but I was awake. Wasn’t I? Brilliance obscured my vision for the briefest instant, less time than it takes to blink. And then she appeared. Lovelier than the last time I saw her on that fateful morning before I’d left for work. The ache in my heart returned full force.

They had been the emptiest years of my life, and here she stood, finally, my one true love. Waves of golden, silky hair framed her pure as snow complexion, falling in tendrils to brush the shoulders of the royal blue satin gown that matched her eyes. Not trusting my vision, I roughly rubbed my eyes with my knuckles this time and opened them again, slowly, and focused on her delicate frame—she had always appeared fragile, but I knew she was like steel inside where it counted. I thought I’d burst. I was overcome with emotion. Immobilized, I didn’t dare breathe, fearful that one sudden move and she’d vanish again, this time forever. Yet I had such hope in my heart, unlimited want in my soul, and endless need everywhere else. I couldn’t summon a sound, but I had to touch her. I needed to feel her soft skin with my fingers and hear her sweet wisdom, for she knew me best. I missed her special cuddles and caresses and the way one look, without a peep, spoke volumes. I could be quite a cynic, but not my girl. She was pure through and through. I had loved teasing her optimism, testing her patience, and toying with her emotions. She would return the favor with unconditional love and torturous tickles.