Anne Cain

Now that the cover art is on LI's coming soon pages, I can *squeeee*! Second Nature, the next book in the Pawprints series, hits the virtual bookshelves on April 8th. While the story is set in the same universe as book one, it totally stands alone as it's own tail. Er, I mean "tale"! (Sorry, bad pun *g*). I'm so jazzed, I have to share the rough blurb and a short excerpt. And no worries--the content after the cut is PG-13 and worksafe. ;) Enjoy~! ♥

( Pawprints - Second Nature )

For everyone who's 18+, I'll be sharing a sexier excerpt on the Yahoo group I share with the ever-lovely Barb Sheridan: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dragonsdisciple/ Stay tuned--next week when the book comes out, I'll probably do a giveaway contest with some goodies. ♥

I hope today has been wonderful for everyone, even those who don't celebrating Turkey Day. ♥ There are so many things to be grateful for, especially all the folks who've helped to make this year special. You guys and gals know who you are. *hugshugs*

The last half of the month saw the release of two more books, On Wings of Blue and Alliances, co-written with the fantabulous Barbara Sheridan. On Saturday, November 24th, please join me at the All-Day M/M Author Thanksgiving Weekend chat hosted by Literary Nymphs, where I'll be talking about these books and other upcoming projects (*cough* ChildsPrey 4 *cough* :D) Lots of great authors will also be at the chat including Luisa Prieto, Jet Mykles, and Ally Blue, so please come hang out with us.

Earlier this week, Loose Id released my latest yaoi novella, Pawprints! :D Aside from having much fun writing this one, the story also touches on some topics that are near and dear to my heart as an animal lover. ♥ If anyone checks it out, I hope you enjoy! Here's a little blurb:

Veterinary student Adrian Ferrer can't find the right man for a lasting relationship, let alone to share his life with. Between classes, his part-time job at an animal hospital and volunteering at a no-kill shelter, he's not making time to try either. Just as he's ready to leave love for the birds, Adrian comes across a new guest at the shelter who turns out to be much more than the cute, black & white cat he first appears to be. The cat shifts form, becoming a gorgeous, naked man named Lal, and the sexual attraction between the two men is pure animal magnetism. Before Adrian knows it, he's falling for Lal faster than he can catch his breath. Never mind that his apartment doesn't allow pets, Lal is one cat he's not letting go of. But Adrian's new love is on the run from a former life that's about to catch up with them both.

Also, thanks SO much to everyone who's participating in my Animal Shelter Appreciation Week charity print sale. I have only three left, and I've had the chance to read so many touching stories from folks who've adopted or rescued their pets. How wonderful is that??? ♥

A few of us have gotten together to create a bog devoted solely to the discussion of--you guessed it: HOTMANSMEX! Slash & Burn will feature a new post daily by one of our talented authors, and there will be contests and all sorts of fun stuff happening. I will occasionally chip in my two cents as the gal who wears two hats, writing and drawing. :D

b_sheridan has posted a great entry today, and everyone who leaves a comment at Slash & Burn will automatically be entered to win a free copy of Winter Song.

Also, Deborah Warner has some audio clips of her recording session with Vic Mignogna (voice actor for Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist) over at http://soldierschoice.com ! Go, listen and drooooooooooool...