Gina Gordon

I'm A Cheap Read!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:21:00 +0000

My award winning novella, Forever In Lingerie, is available for purchase for only .99 cents!!

This is Book 1 of my Bare Naked Designs series. If you haven't read it yet, now's your chance. Get it while it's cheap! Limited time only.

Readers Wanted for Erotic Romance Contest!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:38:00 +0000

Hello!

If you are a reader and a lover of erotic romance, please consider being a judge for the Passionate Plume contest. The PP contest is for published erotic romance novels and novellas. Your duties are simple...read an entry and assign it a score.

For more information, please contact me at passionate_plume@yahoo.com

Gina

Cupcake Friday: Surprise! These aren't cupcakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:35:00 +0000

I apologize. For those of you hoping to get your cupcake fix this week, you're going to be disappointed. But I saw this contraption and I had to post it.

Behold.... The KopyKake Projector

This works like an overhead projector allowing you to trace the outline of pictures onto your cookie. I stink at drawing on paper let alone a baked good so this would come in very handy. It's a must-have item for any professional baker.

Check these out....

I love these cute little drawings. The price, however, isn't as appealing as the final result. You're looking at hundreds of dollars ):

This info is courtesy of Sweetopia.

Hunk or Junk: Benjamin Godfre (Thank You Mama Kitty!!)

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:48:00 +0000

I love the internet. And right now, I love Mama Kitty. I came across this week's hunk...yes, I said hunk because you can't possibly dispute that the man you are soon to ogle is a hunk...on Mama Kitty Reviews as one of her Hottie Pants Wednesday posts.

Benjamin Godfre. Is it enough to say that there were barely any pics of this guy with clothes on. To be a tad classy, I left the more risqué NSFW pics on the inter webs. But if you're interested, visit Mama Kitty's post or just google image him. You won't be disappointed.

Who is this guy? A make model? An actor? I DON'T CARE!! He just needs to keep his shirt off. All. Day. Long.

Gina's pick: HUNK!!!!

Hunk or Junk: Steven R. McQueen

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:22:00 +0000

Last week was a good week at my house. New episodes of Vampire Diaries!!!! Mucho man candy.

However, I have to say I am a little disappointed with where the show may be going. Damon worked his vampire mojo on Jeremy again sending him far, far away from all the drama. I hope this isn't a permanent thing. The show just won't be the same without him.

So here he is, Steven R. McQueen aka Jeremy Gilbert.

Gina's pick: HUNK!!! Love him.

Cupcake Friday: Cupcake Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:44:00 +0000

I WANT! I WANT! I WANT!

Cupcake bracelet courtesy of All Things Cupcakes

http://www.allthingscupcake.com/2010/08/05/cupcake-bracelet-3/

Hunk or Junk: Dan Girardi

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:11:00 +0000

So I've had the fortunate experience of watching the HBO special: 24/7: The Road to the Winter Classic. It's a documentary that follows the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers who played January 2nd in the Winter Classic game. Thank you husband who watches anything and everything that has to do with sports (:

I've always been a baseball player fan, something about the uniforms and body types, but I have to say, this special has renewed my love of hockey players. More specifically, a Mr. Dan Girardi of the New York Rangers. The man's eyes are absolutely mesmerizing. A cool blue color. The stuff romance heroes are made of. You can't really tell from the pics below but if you can watch the special, please do.

I am definitely going with Hunk this week.

What's In Store For Me In 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:31:00 +0000

I can't believe it's 2012. I can't believe that it's been almost 2 years since I was first published.

2012 is going to be a great year! I can already feel it. For one, I will be going to my very first RWA conference representing the Passionate Ink chapter as their Vice President. Can we say Dungeon theme anyone? (:

Secondly, Ms. Libby Murphy and Ms. Liz Pelletier at Entangled Publishing have made my dream come true. My cupcake contemporary romance novel, Fire and Icing (new title to come), will be published in late 2012.

My writing goals for 2012 are to write 2 more books in the Fire and Icing series and 2 more books in a brand new category romance series. 4 books is do-able, don't you think?

I'd also like call myself out. Light a fire under my butt and do everything I can to secure an agent and start selling on proposal in a way that I can make advance money by the time I'm 35. I'm not going to say I want to be NY published because let's face it, the times they are a changing. I would love to be traditionally published by a NY publishing house and right now that's where the advance money is. That was always the dream but realistically who knows where the industry will be in 2015. As long as my books have the opportunity to get to readers, that's all that matters.

As for non-writing goals. I need to start exercising on a regular basis. Seriously, exercising. I'd also like to be a little more disciplined with my time. I have approximately three hours of my day that I spend sleeping on a bus during my commute to the EDJ. I need to start using that time. It'll be tough. My 5 a.m. wake-up call every day is unnatural but I know I can do it. Whether it's reading or writing...doesn't matter. As long as I am not head-bobbing my way to work with drool coming out the side of my mouth (: Not that I do that!

Anyone out there want to share their goals for 2012?

Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0000

Wishing all my friends and readers the very best in 2012!

Sold! Sold! Sold!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:37:00 +0000

I have exciting news! I am happy to announce that my novel, Fire and Icing, has been sold to Entangled Publishing.

This novel is my baby, my blood, sweat and tears, and I am so happy to finally get the chance to get it into the hands of readers.

For those of you interested in finding out more about Entangled Publishing, check them out here.

And here is a little taste of what Fire and Icing is all about.....

Liv Crawford believes a cupcake can fix anything. While pursuing her dream of owning her own bakery, it was no accident that she forgot to include “maintaining a serious relationship” in her business plan.

Jake Miller has cast aside his playboy lifestyle to pursue something more meaningful, his passion of photography. When given the opportunity to turn his hobby into a career, he jumps at the chance to rekindle his game and charm a woman from his boss's past. At first sight, Liv awakens his long-buried desire for commitment, and the meaningless obstacle standing in the way of his dream turns his world upside down.

But as things heat up between them, suspicions of sabotage and arson surface and with Jake’s growing attachment, he quickly becomes Liv’s number one suspect. But even suspicion can’t break their emotional connection as both straddle the line between love and ambition.

Cupcake Friday: Martha Stewart Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:44:00 +0000

This is by far the most comprehensive, and my favorite, cupcake book. You will find easy and creative recipes. You just can't go wrong with Martha Stewart.

You can find it on Amazon here

Hunk or Junk: Justin Timberlake

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:07:00 +0000

Oh, Justin Timberlake! I do love you!

He looks good in a suit. He looks good in those goofy hats. He looks good from behind. Oh yes! He looks good from behind. He's a hunk. And did I mention he has tats?

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:10:00 +0000

I hope there are lots of special surprises for you all this holiday season.

From my family to yours....Merry Christmas!

My Christmas Wish List!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:11:00 +0000

There's really only one thing on my wish list this year--a MAC. I am in desperate need of a new computer. And that isn't just greed talking. My laptop is dying a slow but steady death.

My husband is a PC man all the way. He just doesn't believe in the wonder of Apple products. I will convince him, one day, I will convince him. (:

I've been nice this year. I can't live my dream of being a writer without a dependable computer. So please Santa...bring me my MAC! LOL

Keeping on the Apple train, I would also love an Ipad. Of course gift cards to Chapters/Indigo or Amazon are always tried and true favorites. You can never go wrong with books (:

What about you friends? What's on your wish list this year?

Hunk or Junk: James McAvoy

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

I loves today's man candy. Loves!!

James McAvoy. A Scottish man with just enough edge to pull off the sweet and the sexy. He's a hunk for me!!

And BTW...in the pic below, in my brain, he's taking off his pants...not putting them on (:

Funny Animals: Fainting Goats

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite videos. If you're ever in a bad mood, just watching the fainting goats.

These are Myotonic Goats. Their muscles freeze when startled which results in the fainting.

If you're a fan of Lorelei James, you'll know that she has them in Blacktop Cowboys Book 2, Saddled and Spurred.

Cupcake Friday: Cupcake Dog Revelation

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:27:00 +0000

See...humans aren't the only ones who realize that cupcakes are fantastic. LOL

Hunk or Junk: Michael Fassbender

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0000

I will admit, the jury was still out when I decided on Michael Fassbender as the Hunk or Junk man for today. But as I searched the web for his photo, it didn't take very long for me to jump onto the Hunk bandwagon. See for yourself......

Laughing Camel?

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:29:00 +0000

If there is one thing you should know about me...it's that I LOVE funny animals. Be it a picture, a video, or real life. Anthropomorphism is one of my favorite things LOL

Did you know that camels can laugh?

Cupcake Friday: How To Make Red Velvet Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:54:00 +0000

Maybe watching someone else do it will help me ):

I still haven't figured out how to make these damn things. And they're my favorite!!!

Cupcake Friday: How To Ice Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:50:00 +0000

Here is a great video from Chatelaine Magazine on how to ice cupcakes. I especially like the idea of using a drinking glass to help fill your piping bag with icing.

Hunk or Junk: Vampires vs. Werewolves

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:03:00 +0000

I have Twilight fever right now. So I thought I would poll my readers and test your loyalty.

Although the Twilight Werewolves have smokin' hot bodies, I am still Team Edward all the way.

For this week's installment of Hunk or Junk I cannot possibly name any of these men junk so.....a double hunk Wednesday it is.

Twilight Fever

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:12:00 +0000

Last Thursday I went to see the latest Twilight movie: Breaking Dawn Part 1.

And it was by far the BEST one yet!! My favorite part was during the wedding ceremony when they play the song from the first movie while they were dancing in the gazebo, Flightless Bird. Here's the song below.

Check out the trailer below if you haven't see it already.

Exciting Contest Win!!

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:21:00 +0000

Remember a few months ago I announced that Forever In Lingerie was the winner of the Novella category in the 2011 Lories Best Published Contest???

Well I am even happier to announce that Forever In Lingerie is the overall winner for the Best Published Contest. This means that my novella went head to head with all of the winners from each category and placed first!!!

Thank you to all the judges and congratulations to all of the authors who finaled. You can see the full results of the contest below.

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From the Heart Romance Writers is delighted to announce the 2011 FTHRW Lories Best Published Category Winners!!

Single Title/Mainstream/Romantic Suspense
1. My Everything by Julia Rachel Barrett
2. Love is Blind and it Don't Pay the Bills by Karen Weisner
3. Tales From Home by Shirley Howard

Historical
1. Knight of Passion by Margret Mallory
2. A Knight and White Satin by Jackie Ivie
3. Maid to Match by Deanne Gist

Paranormal
1. Spirit of the Mountain by Paty Jagr
2. In the Darkest Night by Patti O'Shea
3. Sunrise In a Garden of Love and Evil by Barbara Monajem

Inspirational
1. The Heart's Song by Winnie Griggs
2. Tender Merices by Mary Manners
3. The Preacher's Bride by Jody Hedlund

Contemporary Series
1. Skylar's Outlaw by Linda Warren
2. Her Christmas Hero by Linda Warren
3. Magnate's Revenge by Kimberly Lang

Novella
1. Forever in Lingerie by Gina Gordon
2. Unbreak Me by Lex Valentine
3. All Tied Up by Marilu Mann

Erotica
1. Two to Love by Sophie Oak
2. Desire By Starlight by Radclyffe
3. Sex on the Slopes by Susan Fox

And the Lories BEST PUBLISHED overall winner is: FOREVER IN LINGERIE by Gina Gordon!!

Guest Post: Cristal Ryder

noreply@blogger.com (Gina Gordon) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:52:00 +0000

Please welcome my friend and fellow author...Cristal Ryder!!

Gina! Did you bake me a batch of cupcakes? We need to celebrate. Thanks for having me over to your blog so I can shout out my debut release with Ellora’s Cave. HOT FUSION.

It’s set in a beautiful Ontario town called Niagara-on-the-Lake? I’m fortunate to live close to NOTL and visit frequently. It’s a wonderful area and where the story of Kara and Max unfold. She is a Cordon Bleu chef and he owns a vineyard. In the cooking world when you combine two types of food, like Creole and Japanese for example, it’s called fusion. In this story I combine some steamy stuff between Kara and Max creating a delicious buffet of Hot Fusion. I hope you are inspired to give it a read.

Cristal
www.cristalryder.com
Buy link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9637-hot-fusion.aspx

Excerpt

The afternoon slipped leisurely by and Kara enjoyed a mellow languor she hadn’t experienced in such a long time. Sure, it was the wine and the company, but this little bit of patio time in her hometown was the best medicine.

Max ordered a scrumptious antipasto plate and slid his chair around the table beside her so they could share. Their knees touched, sending little shock waves of desire along her nerve endings to settle between her thighs, keeping her arousal at a nice, pleasant hum. She didn’t move her leg and neither did he. Their connection continued to grow like a live wire sparking between them. She wondered if he was as turned-on as she. And when he glanced at her over the rim of his glass, she knew. The look in his eyes that drove her to distraction as a ripe teenage girl reflected in his gaze now. A little shiver of delight ran down her spine.

She kept glancing at him over the plate of food, unable to take her eyes off him. They had since moved to a nice Pinot Grigio rather than the ice wine and both glasses now sat empty, begging to be filled. She wondered if it was wise to order more. But she longed to continue sitting here with him, sipping wine, people watching and being enveloped in the intoxicating scent of Max and the flowers. Kara was captivated by him all over again.

He draped his arm across the back of her chair in a casual movement and her heart did a little jump when his thumb stroked her bare shoulder. The air between them fairly crackled and she decided the decision had been taken from her. She’d stay. Here, with him, and let jazzy tunes from the hidden speakers wrap them in anonymity.

“So, you liked the wine, eh?”

“Yes, it was very nice. I should do a sweets night featuring your ice wine.”

“I like that idea.”

“Good.” Kara needed to bring something important up but didn’t know how, and was afraid it would shatter the fragile ease that was developing between them. But she had to for her own peace of mine.

“Max. A-are you still marr…” He shook his head and Kara let the word trail away. Relief flooded through her and she didn’t want to press it further right now, or know the reasons he was now single. Time for that later. The fact he was no longer married was all she needed to know.

He gazed at her intently and raised his eyebrows. “Do you want to know why?”

This time Kara shook her head and wagged her finger back and forth. “Not really. At least right now. I just needed to know your, um, situation.”

He sat back and smiled. “Don’t want be the other woman, eh?”

Kara laughed and covered her mouth with her hand, a little embarrassed. “No, definitely not on my bucket list!” She also felt a little ashamed being so thrilled by the news he wasn’t married. Divorce was never easy.

The rest of the afternoon fell to mindless, comfortable banter and Kara’s contentment grew. The stress and hectic days prior began to fade away and she relaxed more as the afternoon wore on.

Kara’s mind began to wander. What would come next? How would they part? Should she ask him to come back and open another bottle of wine? Worry furrowed her brow and she jumped when his hand cupped her shoulder. His fingers traced up the column of her throat and pushed into the curls at her nape, massaging gently. The movement chased the worry from her.

“Mmm, that feels nice.” Kara smiled and faced him. She shivered in delight and he chuckled at her involuntary reaction.

“Cold?”

She shook her head and without a second thought leaned toward him. He encouraged her with a gentle pull. Their gazes stayed connected and just before their lips met, Kara’s eyelids fluttered close.

Her breath caught when he kissed her—chaste and gentle, but with an underlying power she longed to unleash. Kara craved it and kissed him back, opening her mouth to dart her tongue out and taste his. He met her with a sudden ferocity that liquefied her insides. She was helpless to him, her muscles slack and weak. If he didn’t have his arm around her, she would have dissolved into a puddle of passion at his feet.

Kara forgot where they were, all sense of place and time vanished. Her hand crept up to the back of his neck and her fingers played with his hair at the nape. Sound faded and Kara was only aware of him, nothing else. She sensed the sexual tension building in him and knew they should slow down before they embarrassed themselves in public. But she couldn’t stop and moved closer to him, needing the feel of his body next to hers.

The sharp ring and vibrating buzz of her cell phone on the metal table pierced the moment and she jolted away, almost panting. Kara couldn’t catch her breath and fumbled to grab the phone and flip it open. It was the bakery number.

“Hel—” Kara cleared the roughness from her throat and glanced at Max, who was flushed and watching her intently. His dark gaze made promises she wanted him to keep. Kara looked away to try to rebalance herself. “Uhm, hello?”

“Hi, Kara.” It was Jilly, one of her co-op students. “Hey, are you all right?”

“Uh, sure. Why?”

“You sound kinda weird.”

Weird? No, just incredibly horny. “What do you need?” she asked a little too harshly and immediately regretted it.

“Oh, anyway, the health inspector is here.”

“What? Holy shit, I completely forgot.” Kara’s passion extinguished as if a bucket of cold water had been sloshed on her. “I’ll be right there.”

Kara quickly gathered her bags and turned to Max. “I gotta go. Totally forgot an appointment.”

She cupped his cheek in her palm. “Thank you, it was a great afternoon.”

She stood and ignored the curious looks from the other patrons and dashed from the patio. As she rounded the wall of flowers, she glanced over her shoulder at Max. He leaned comfortably in his seat, his arm once again draped across the back of the chair she had been sitting in. He winked and smiled at her.

Holy crap.

That one simple and utterly sexy look totally reignited her passion for him. How could she possibly concentrate on a boring old health inspector now?