Showing posts with label Tell Me No Lies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tell Me No Lies. Show all posts

Thursday, August 9, 2012

A Bunny Interview



By Bunny

Welcome to my first interview on the 1Night Stand blog. To kick of my monthly interviews, I’m sitting with Caileigh, or better known by her stage name, Autumn. Before I get started, I’ll introduce myself. My name is Bunny, I’m a demon. But I’m sure you realized that with the horns and pointy tail. I’m from the Deep South, Southern Succubus. Like Northern, but with less suck.
*Blinks*
That was a joke. *Sighs.* I really do have a wicked sense of humor, or at least I’ve been told I do, but you’re giving me a bit of a complex. *Taps nails on armrest.* Here, let me try another. So, a Marine, sailor, soldier and fighter pilot were sitting at this table in a strip club....
*Fans self*
Ah, screw the punch line; I’ve completely forgotten it thinking about all that hot flesh at the table. Really, I do have my weaknesses. Speaking of strip clubs, uh, gentlemen’s clubs, our very special guest today could probably tell us a thing or two about them.
*Crosses legs and turns toward interviewee*

*Waves at everyone.*
My, she is a perky bubbly demon or demoness? I wonder if there are gender specifics like here on earth. I’ll have to ask Orias. I still haven’t gotten used to all things paranormal since Orias has led me into a world I never knew existed. Seeing demons especially a pretty one is much better than the ones who tried to suck out my soul.

Dear, you can call me a Succubus, but I prefer Bunny. But I have to tell you, it’s the pretty ones you should worry about. 
*Eyes flash red*
Autumn, I’ve been told that you dance for a living, and so I’m just going to get to the question that’s on everyone’s mind. However do you walk in those shoes, and where can I get a pair? Do they come in red? Sorry I guess that was three questions. I get a little excited when it comes to shoes. So, were they on sale?

I love shoes.  *Looks down at my killer bedazzled stilettos and crosses my leg.* These babies take a bit of practice to walk in. Definitely not something you want to work on in a public setting. I think it took about a week to walk okay in them. I suggest starting with a five inch stiletto and moving up to these babies. They come in many colors, shapes, I even have ones that are clear that have lights in them that twinkle :P Unfortunately these cost around a hundred and fifty bucks a pair. A good secret is to buy the grip pads at the store and stick those babies on. It’s like sandpaper. That way I’m less likely to fall and break my….

I understand you had a rough break out of high school and turned to shaking...er, the entertainment business to pay the bills. Tell me a bit about your current job. Are the tips good? Do you like your boss—co-workers?

*Grins* 
I shake my…er…very well and I’m proud of it. I go to work three or four nights a week, if I want. The job is not hard. I meet great people and not so great people, men and female alike. The tips depend on the tipper. There are guys who come and buy the two requisite drinks and don’t tip at all. Then there are the guys or gals that shower us with money. The tips are good enough to pay for my college education, and basic needs. My boss is cool. There of course are some catty females, but we’re still a family that looks out for one another and warns if creeps are attempting to cross boundaries.

Being in the line of work you’re in, men must come on to you constantly. Can you share one of your favorite pickup lines?

Did it hurt? When you fell out of Heaven?

*Gasps* 
The H word? He insinuated you fell from the H word? You did ask him if he kisses his mother with that mouth, didn’t you? He better tip after saying something like that. Creep!

I thought that was corny but cute and he was such a good tipper.
Here’s the worst….You know what would look really good on you? No, what? I say. He says. Me. I had a bouncer haul his ass out for that one. He had stalker eyes. 
*Shudders*

*Perks up* 
I love stalkers. Oh speaking of stalking. I had this amazing idea for a television show once. Hold on, you’re going to love this. Stalking with the Stars. *Claps hands* I found this producer and pitched the idea, which I thought he totally digged, because he had me served with a “restraining order”. Of course, moi, *presses hand to chest,* being the innocent I am, thought he meant to cuff him to a bed and gag him. Well, not a bed, the casting couch, but you know what I mean. I says, oh, Bunny, he knows you too well. I mean it was right up my alley. Bondage, domination, the whole bit. Once had this temp job working the summer for the Marquis de Sade. He didn’t have safe words but.... 
*Blinks and looks out over a silent audience*
Okay.... 
*Turns back to Autumn and smiles*

So, you contacted Madame Eve for a 1NightStand. Why would such an obviously beautiful woman need her services? I know a thing or two about temptation, and honey you are working it. So again, why do you need her to find you the perfect one-night man?

It’s hard to meet people and let them in when you do what I do. I’ve watched many relationships go bad and well. College men are still a bit immature. When you grow up like I did…let’s just say I grew up way before my time. When you haven’t “been with a man ever” things get more complicated. I figured hey, why not?

*Sits back* 
A virgin? I thought they were myth, like Elvis Presley? I mean really, everyone has seen the dude since he bit it years ago, and we all know that is not possible. What would he be by now, two hundred? There are more sightings of him than UFOs—and that dude from the Verizon commercials that doesn’t know how to listen, but wanders around aimlessly asking, “Can you hear me now.” Seriously, there’s got to be more to that story than bad reception.
*Taps nails on chair* 
So...a virgin. *
Clears throat and squirms in seat* 
Okay, we’re moving on.
Madame Eve is very selective of her clientele. She completes extensive background and medical checks, as well as a long list of questions you must anwser just to be considered for her service. Can you tell me some of the attributes you were looking for in your ideal match—what rings your bell?

*Traces the hem of my skirt and thrumbs my fingers over my thigh.* Hmmm. I need an intelligent man with goals and drive to succeed in life. A family man and well, being muscular, and having animalistic magnetism is an added extra bonus. Finally someone who could see me and not my job.

I hope he was everything you dreamed of, and if he wasn’t, come see me. We could probably work out some kind of deal. I’m in the negotiating business and what’s one measly soul anyway? Right? 
*Eyes flash.*

He exceeded my expectations. When Madame Eve makes a match anything…and I mean anything, is possible. *I know the dreamy face, the stuck on stupid in love expression is on my face.*

Before you go, let’s do some quickies. You do like quickies, don’t you?

Hehe. No.

Pity. Much fun.
How tall does he have to be to get on the ride?

Hmmm. Six foot four. Although I like the size of his… more than his height.

A girl after my own heart. Boxers or briefs?

Neither. I’m now a fan of commando.

Champagne or beer?

Beer. I’m a wheat ale girl.

Suits or blue jeans?

Blue jeans. Orias’ ass looks so good in them. Suits look good but not as good as jeans.

Chocolates or flowers?
Flowers.

Rock or Hip Hop?

I like Hip Hop but a tiny amount of Rock too. Both?

Are you sure those shoes don’t come in red?

*Laughs* I think you were zoning out on my bedazzled ones when I said they do come in every color of the rainbow and then some.

I do get easily distracted. You wouldn’t mind letting me borrow them, would you? Never mind, I’ll just stalk the shoe store guy. He gives in eventually, and puts out. It’s easier really. And much more fun than trying to pry them off your feet while I hold you down with my pitchfork. With those legs, I bet you could kick like a mule. What muscle tone you have! I just have to have your personal trainer’s number before you go. But enough about that. It’s time to go. Thanks for stopping by today, Autumn.
*Turns toward audience.*

To find out how the date went, you can get all the dirty little details in this exclusive tell all book, Tell Me No Lies. Here’s the LINK  
*Winks*

 *The wind shifts and I grin at what’s coming. I feel the brush of his wings on my face and his lips on my nape as he comes into view wings retracted.* Leave it to Orias to make a grand entrance at just the right time to take me home. Quirks a questioning brow at my hostess in her demon glory as she prattles on, he flirts with the audience.

Please join me next month while I put a recruiter for the Space Station through her paces.

Thank you for hosting me. I don’t want to be rude.... *I open my mouth to speak just as Orias transports us home, cutting off my chance*

Ciao! *Waves*

Bunny

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Back in the Blog Saddle!


by Mahalia Levey

I’m so excited to be back on the 1NS Blog again. Once you begin writing for this series it’s hard to stop. I have so many ideas plotted that I can barely keep up with writing the current one, in favor of starting the new idea. The loss of my hard drive a few months ago delayed my progress in writing period. While on hiatus, I did nothing but read and write a bit on paper.

In Burn Me if You Can, I took a trip to the exotic Caribbean and disappeared into the exotic culture, cerulean blue waters and white sand beaches…where anything is possible. I enjoyed the pulsating atmosphere both romantic and seductive. Having a place where two strangers could enjoy each other’s company without the stressors of conventional dating.

Blurb:
Working for the Wichita Tribune is the best thing that's ever happened to Rebekah Shayne, until she takes an assignment aimed to take down a prestigious matchmaking firm. She’s determined to ferret out the falsities, schemes, and swindling companies manipulating lonely souls.

Ashton Foster doesn't believe in on line dating. When his mother takes charge of his personal life, he knows it’s useless to fight her and would rather go through a few dates with strangers than let her push the unending stream of locals down his throat vying for his pocketbook. In this he finds the perfect opportunity to downplay who he is and become a regular type of guy.  
Buy Burn Me If You Can HERE

After I wrote Burn Me If You Can, I wanted to dip into the paranormal and found my love for a sweet heroine and hunky fallen angel. I wanted to tell a story where anything is possible, even to those who’ve lost hope that there is something better in store for them.

Dancing isn’t easy. Four nights a week Caileigh disappears into the persona of ‘Autumn’ to make a decent buck. The foster care system didn’t prepare her for what happens after turning twenty-one. Armed with only a high school diploma and forty bucks, she’s thrust on the hard cold streets, where she takes the only job a young girl with no prospects can get. Selling small pieces of herself to strangers isn’t the life she wishes for. Deep down she aches for a better life.

A scant piece of paper gives Orias the name of a seedy business and a photograph to keep vigil over his newest target. To find such beauty among the dredges of society wrecks every ounce of intelligence he possesses. For once, despite his being fallen, Orias thinks to disobey a direct order—never touch the protected. The way she moves on stage entrances him, but the sadness hidden underneath a facade of sexual promise makes him want to battle all her demons. Underneath his dark soul, he craves her light and the warmth of love. Will Fate allow them a life together?
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That brings me to what I’m working on now!!!!!!
Have you ever had friends in your life that have horrible dating habits? I not only have one…I have two friends who make me feel so glad I’m not in the dating world anymore. One of my girlfriends is what I call a serial cyber dater. She belongs to multiple online dating sites and goes on the quick ten minute dates at coffee shops. She’s the type of friend who has  an ‘inside boyfriend’. I use this term in the story I’m writing because when I found out what it meant, I was dying laughing!

An inside BF or GF is a person you only date from Nov to March. Most dates occur inside and this person is great for cuddling and short term sex with minimal commitment. You do not consider this person in any shape or form a keeper and once spring hits they must go. Make a clean cut and move on better prospects. Yep…this person’s sole reason for being is so that a person isn’t lonely during the cold winter months. Hits dislike button

My other best friend is a constantly-looking-for-better. He is good for the time being and he treats her well, but she’s on the move for someone either on the same financial level as she is or higher. She doesn’t give anybody a chance if she makes more money than they do, doesn’t matter if they are in a union with a good job.  The issue with my best friend's insane way of dating is that guys aren’t stupid. They can smell a gold digger a mile away. She has insane standards of dating that boggle my mind.

These two lovely ladies in my life have given me the perfect opportunity to make a heroine that needs to take a step back and re-evaluate why they’re both still single.


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Monday, February 20, 2012

The Fallen

by Mahalia Levey

I’ve had an avid fascination with fallen angels since I was a teenager. There was just something profound to me about their history and the paths to destruction that led them to fall from grace. I mean where we have free will to learn from our mistakes one mistake for them ended their world as they knew it. But what if they had a second chance to make their wrong right? How/If could they earn their wings back? What different wing colors would there be designating their lot in their new life? Lastly, should this new start be possible, would they want to lose their immortality and start over?

I could imagine a world such as Earth but in a different realm where all kinds of species of demons, incubi, succubae and other beings live. I could see the way the river of fire spread from level to level in a series of spider-webbed areas, leeching outward like veins and capillaries keeping a mortal heart beating. I saw a world where good and evil mixed and were only separated by a slight shade of grey. Since then I’ve written demons, incubus males and succubae females, and began to think of a new fallen story. Orias’ story.
A Fallen makes a decision to protect others. This extraordinary man doesn’t brood or blame anyone else for his mistakes. Bitterness doesn’t fill his soul, nor does he cross the divide forfeiting the humanity left in him. We all need a selfless man, a hero like Orias.

If there was an off shot chance that this magnificent hero could find a fork in the road that could lead him to another destiny, I needed to see it happen. Madame Eve though turned my plot into a different story line together by bringing together to lonely souls needing someone to latch onto.



Her eyes flitted over the crowd. She located him in a seat right next to the stage. The intriguing man who’d come in every night for two weeks. She fixed a smile on her cherry-red painted lips and gyrated in front of him, gliding around the pole, the cool steel warming under her palms. Up she inched, higher, her gaze never straying from his. What’s his deal?

She enacted a series of spins, anchoring her hands between her thighs to distribute her weight and display her flexibility. Her underarm locking her in position, she spiraled down the pole. Caileigh enjoyed this part of her job the most, playing on stage, moving to the music, contorting from position to position. Her toned muscles supported her body. Bent upside down, the underside of her knee caressed the cool metal; her arm held the stem of her booted foot. She released her hold to land gracefully on the smooth floor.
She sidled around again and again, offering a smile or a wink, before engaging in a new series of acrobatics. She locked her legs in a side split then flipped to a sitting position to regard the crowd. Too much silence greeted her. Tough group.
She used her upper body strength and slammed to the floor in a center split, her boots clacking, a sonic boom echoing from her landing. Heads snapped in her direction. Caileigh unleashed the naughty vixen in her, performing complex floor work until she rose with grace and sashayed across the stage. Take that, people.
Her second song began, the haunting gothic voices echoing in a series of oohs and ahhs. Swaying to the slower rhythms, she untied her top, baring areolas the color of dark chocolate in contrast to her milk chocolate skin.
Bracing in front of the pole, she worked her floor routine then moved to the edge of the stage to accept bills with a seductive smile, thanking the men with an air peck next to their cheeks. She moved back to center stage, twisting and pirouetting, finishing her set with a single spin around the pole, relishing the cool metal between her thighs. The nameless man’s penetrating gaze fired her blood. No man…no customer had ever affected her as he did.
His gaze made concentration impossible. She’d perfected her series of pole tricks—each with a name only a dancer would know—or she’d have landed on her head. She forced herself to break the stare down…to try to forget his dark brown orbs bordering on obsidian enough to blend in with his pupils. Not once had he spoken to her, queried for a dance. He didn’t have a welcoming presence with his mercenary appearance. Sweat beaded her upper back. The song ended and applause began. Caileigh waved to the growing crowd and headed for the main floor. A shiver wracked her body as she passed him, as if his eyes were boring into her skin.
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