The Faces of…an Erotic Romance Writer

I write hot. Erotic. Spine-tingling fiction where the hiss of a riding crop slicing through the air signals a most unusual wedding night for the heroine in my upcoming Spice novel, The Blonde Samurai, Feb 2010. Not exactly what every blushing bride has listed on her bridal registry. But then again, what we erotica (especially historical) writers write doesn’t always reflect reality.

You might say we’re Eve White by day and Eve Black at our computers.

Eve who? you ask.

Check out my blog today over at NAUGHTY AUTHOR CHICKS  to find out!

Best,

Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

Home alone with your man this Halloween? Bewitching Tips for his Trick or Treat bag

Jina Bacarr with her Trick or Treat bag and The Blonde Geisha

Happy Halloween!

I’ve put up a cool video podcast over at my group blog:

Naughty Author Chicks.

Hop on over and check out what to put in your man’s Trick or Treat bag!

Best,
Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

Cleopatra’s Perfume goes on sale today in Poland as “Perfumy Kleopatry”

"Cleopatra's Perfume" in Polish

My Harlequin Spice Novel, Cleopatra’s Perfume, goes on sale today in Poland as “Perfumy Kleopatry.” (Harlequin MIRA Stars)

The story takes place in 1939 in exotic places–Cairo, London, Berlin–when the world was teetering on the brink of war. It’s the story of Lady Eve Marlowe “who has everything she needs to lead the most decadent of lives: money, nobility, nerve…and an insatiable appetite for sexual adventure…

“She also has a singular treasure: a fragrance of ancient origin said to have been prepared for the Queen of Kings herself. Seductive, irresistible, even mystical—it is the scent of pure sensuality.”

Poland figures into the story, as evidenced by this short excerpt from Cleopatra’s Perfume:

I had been in Cairo for weeks, doing my best to avoid the realization the world was on the verge of total war. I had not believed everything would explode on a late August night in 1939, but I knew a change was coming…an unexpected change. What had begun as a wild adventure of scent, pleasure and submission was about to turn into something more salacious, more deadly and I couldn’t stop it, as I couldn’t stop Hitler from racing toward his mad scheme of world domination.

His target was Poland. Mine was Ramzi.

The Fuehrer was only hours away from raping and pillaging the defenseless country. I was minutes away from executing a night of scandal, whispered renditions of which would be told over and over again on the back streets of Cairo, in the bazaar, hotel bars, anywhere people leaned forward with curiosity to hear about the night Cleopatra danced nude.

Here is the gorgeous graphic on the Harlequin MIRA Stars page with a translation of the Polish text:
 

War, sex, espionage, honor…

This novel has everything you need

A fast read

Exotic places, exceptional heroes

And a large dose of erotic humor

 

What is your favorite perfume?

What sensual memories does it evoke in you when you smell it?

Best,

Jina 

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai

Cleopatra’s Perfume is coming to Poland on Wednesday

This is really cool! 

“Cleopatra’s Perfume” is coming out in POLAND:

W sprzedaży od 21 października  — which means “On Sale October 21st.”

Here is the cover as it appears on several Polish book sites:

"Cleopatra's Perfume" in Polish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re wondering about the Gold Coin in the lower right hand corner, it says:  “Smelling surprise inside!”

If anyone in Poland happens to pick up a copy of “Perfumy Kleopatry,” I’d love to know what the perfume surprise smells like!!  Drop me a note in the Comments section, please.

Stop back on Wednesday, October 21st, for a short excerpt in ENGLISH re: the “Polish connection” in Cleopatra’s Perfume and the totally cool cover rendition Harlequin did of “Perfumy Kleopatry” for their Mira Stars collection.

See you then!

Best,

Jina 

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

Blogging at Smuketeers about the Sexy Undead

In honor of her October Samhain release, THE SEEKING KISS, an erotic vampire urban fantasy ménage story, my fellow Spice author, Eden Bradley, has gathered a lot of fun, sexy quotes from authors (including me!) about the Sexy Undead over at the Smutketeers Blog. 

Eden’s first full-length novel for Harlequin Spice will be released in 2011.  Eden  also has a novel for Berkley Heat coming out under her new pen name, Eve Berlin! PLEASURE’S EDGE will be released in 2010.

Cleopatra's Perfume by Jina Bacarr

 

Scroll down until you see my Cleopatra’s Perfume cover then check out what I wrote about vampires at Smutketeers.

Best,

Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

“Memoirs of a Geisha” Film Review: Audio Podcast

I loved the Memoirs of a Geisha book and the film by Arthur Golden.

Jina Bacarr

Here I am standing in front of the Memoirs of a Geisha film poster at the Film Locations Show (film commissions) in Santa Monica, CA (part of the film was shot in California).

Click here to GO TO my audio podcast review of the film on NAUGHTY AUTHOR CHICKS BLOG

…you’ll be surprised what you’ll learn about geisha!!

 Best,

Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

Romance Novel TV is saying goodbye

I love to watch videos…especially author interviews at Romance Novel TV.

They’re saying goodbye…

Check out my blog about Romance Novel TV over at the Orange County RWA Slice of Orange Blog.

Best,

Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

The Blonde Geisha tells all at Naughty Author Chicks Blog

I’m blogging today (as I will every Wednesday) over at Naughty Author Chicks Blog about the story behind The Blonde Geisha along with video of my editor, Susan Swinwood, at the RWA conference in Atlanta, GA, talking about my book.

Next Wednesday, October 14th , I’ll post my audio podcast review of the film, Memoirs of a Geisha on the Naughty Author Chicks Blog along with 5 things you never knew about geisha.

Best,

Jina

 

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

Naughty Author Chicks Blog

I’m very excited to announce that I’ve joined forces with erotic fiction authors Savannah Stuart, Dara Edmondson and Calista Fox over at the

NAUGHTY AUTHOR CHICKS Blog

I’ll be blogging on Wednesdays!

Check out SAVANNAH STUART’S blog:  ”I Need a Hero.”   Savannah is offering a free download of her latest EC novel: “Adrianna’s Cowboy” to one lucky winner.  Leave a comment and the winner will be announced on October 9th!

Best,

Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”

 

Candy Havens’ Sexy “Half-Naked Man” Cover

Those are fellow Harlequin author Candy Havens’ words on her blog on Monday about her new BLAZE cover for “Take Me If You Dare” (Feb 2010).    It’s wild, it’s sexy–and yes, it’s got a half-naked guy on the cover with a gal who is definitely in control.

Check out Candy’s cover:  The heroine is in a dominant position with her hand on his knee.  But he’s not taking it lying down, as you’ll see when you check out her blog.   Very appealing and very cool.  You just know this couple is going to be volleying for position in a win-win situation.

Which makes me ponder the question: do you notice the body positions of the hero/heroine on the cover?  If so, does that influence your buying decision?  Any turn-ons or turn-offs re: book covers?  I’d like to know your opinion.

And don’t forget to check out Candy’s website for info on “Take Me If You Dare,” her workshops and her contest.

Best,

Jina

       

February 2010: meet The Blonde Samurai
“She embraced the way of the warrior. Two swords. Two loves.”