Just lately, I’ve seen lots of authors saying that if people liked Fifty Shades of Grey, then they’ll like one of their books. It’s a great way of getting people interested in their work, but since my only BDSM titles are Punish Me Good and Naughty Delivery, I don’t think I have enough material to jump on that particular bandwagon. I have no idea if my titles are similar to Fifty Shades of Grey or not because I haven’t read it yet, though it’s sitting on my Kindle, waiting for me to finish The Hunger Games trilogy.

However, what I do know are my own books. And I also know which ones seem to sell the most. Therefore I’m going to do some “If You Liked X, Then You’ll Like Y” type stuff myself. So here goes…

If you liked:

Then you’ll like:

If you liked:

Then you’ll like:

If you liked:

Then you’ll like:

If you liked:

Then you’ll like:

So there you have it! I’ve covered lesbian, bisexual, straight and menage stuff, voyeurism, paranormal, erotica and erotic romance. There’s a little bit of something in there for everyone – and plenty more on its way!

Today is the 100^th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s death, so I wanted to mark the occasion with a blog post.

Naturally, the main thing he left behind was the fabulous novel, Dracula. He had a series of other novels and short stories too, but it was Dracula that seemed to catch the imagination of the world and has spawned a multitude of other vampire-related books, TV shows and movies (not to mention all the merchandise that goes with them!). As a fan of this particular genre, I couldn’t be happier. There is an endless supply of vamp-tastic stuff to keep me occupied forever and a day.

So thank you, Mr Stoker, for Dracula, which I’ve read many times (which certainly made my school, college and University courses much easier!), but really must re-read at some point soon. And thank you for helping to pave the way for some of my favourite things (in no particular order):

• Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles (I met Anne Rice last year at a signing, but got her to sign her Beauty trilogy instead, as I was only allowed to have three books signed)
• Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy novels
• Charlaine Harris’ The Southern Vampire Mysteries (and the show based on them, True Blood)
• Rachel Caine’s The Morganville Vampires series (I’m going to a signing of hers next month, woohoo!)
• L. J. Smith’s The Vampire Diaries (though it has to be said, the TV show is vastly more entertaining)

That’s just a tiny selection of vamp stuff I love. There are films and books galore that I could mention, but I’ll be going on forever, and I’ll still end up missing some out!

In case you didn’t know, here’s where vamps have sneaked into my work…

• Punish Me Good (featuring a vamp that looks suspiciously like Eric Northman)
• Weekend at Wilderhope Manor (the main characters dress as the Brides of Dracula)
• Bite with Height (features two of my favourite things, vampires and Paris)
• Fang Bangers (my story features a girl who takes her life in her hands to seduce a vampire)

And I’ve no doubt there will be more! Despite what the press say about the vampire thing being ‘over,’ I don’t think it is. I still enjoy reading, watching and writing the stuff, and I’m sure many others do, too.

So thank you again, Mr Stoker. You’ve provided us with many, many happy hours of entertainment. RIP.

P.S. Looking for something vamp-tastic to read? Besides the four of my titles mentioned above (of course!), Victoria Blisse just released the third title in her Point Vamp series, The Vampire’s Choice. I haven’t read it yet, but I loved the first two so it’s definitely on my list!

Yes, it’s that day again. Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m not overly excited, as me and my OH celebrated it by disappearing off to York for the weekend. Despite the freezing (and below) temperatures, we had a lovely time and exchanged our cards then. But, as usual, weekends are over far too quickly and it’s back to work!

However, I’m not going to dampen your enjoyment. No, far from it! Instead, I’m going to point you towards some yummy books to get you in the mood for lurrrrve (and probably naughtiness, too!).

Do you like your love in the vein of fairy tales? In that case, check out my Snow White and the Huntsman retelling, Susie White and the Right Hand Man. 

Or perhaps you like tales of lost loves, and love that never dies? Love Through Time is a sweet and sensual ghost story that’ll give you chills.

Loose Ends is the tale of a University reunion, and what happens when two people that like each other very much finally get the opportunity to be together. Sweet, but also very, very hot!

How about making a discovery about someone that you’ve known what feels like forever? A discovery that will change both your lives… that’s what you’ll find in Succubus Comes Home.

Love lesbian vampires? Love Paris? Then you’ll adore Bite with Height, my f/f erotic romance set in the City of Light. It won the SexyReads.co.uk Book of 2011, you know!

And last, but certainly not least, why not treat yourself to an anthology full of nice but naughty stories? House of Erotica brings you Absolute Valentines, which contains stories from yours truly, Victoria Blisse, Sommer Marsden and more!

Well, I’ve done my bit, so now you go and load up your eReader and snuggle under the covers for some very nice naughty time!

Also, if you haven’t already, don’t forget to check out the FOUR awesome giveaways I still have running, here, here, here and here. There are books and a $30 Edenfantasys Gift Card to be won!

February is the month of love and what do we love more than hot, sexy, dangerous and seductive vampires? Vampires For Valentines Giveaway Hop is all about spreading our love for these supernatural creatures.

Vampires For Valentines Giveaway Hop runs from 12:01am February 10th through to 11:59pm February 16th 2012, and is hosted by Felicity Heaton (Paranormal Romance Author) and Bitten by Paranormal Romance.

For this hop, I’m giving away a PDF copy of my lesbian erotic vampire romance, Bite with Height. Use the Rafflecopter to enter (this is an international giveaway), then check out the rest of the participants using the linky list. There are lots of awesome prizes to be won!

Wow, I have certainly been blessed this week! First, Bite with Height bags an award for Book of 2011, and now Love Through Time has bagged a fabulous review from Miz Love Loves Books – a Top Pick, no less!

Here’s what they had to say about my paranormal erotic romance:

“This was a clever story, a good length and great characters. Westbury Manor was a wonderful setting for this supernatural tale and I really enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the location. A layered story that makes you feel as though you’ve been on both a spooky, haunted house weekend and a down-and-dirty, get-your-kit-off fun weekend. Highly recommended as a one-stop read.”

Yay!

Read an excerpt and grab yourself a copy of the book here.

In other news, my lesbian shapeshifter story, The Cottage in the Woods is now being released a week earlier than originally scheduled, so it’ll be available on the 22nd February, woohoo!

Yep, you read it right – my lesbian paranormal story set in my beloved city of Paris was awarded Book of 2011 by SexyReads.co.uk!

The site reviewed the book some time ago, with lovely comments such as:

“Lucy Felthouse does short but sweet to perfection, a true mistress of the erotic word in it’s most dramatic and dare I pun climatic form.”

and

“Definitely one with extra bite for the heart and loin warming pile!”

Which naturally made me dance around the room, but to have been given an award, too, well… let’s just say I’m now catapulting around the room!

So, um, yeah! That’s me walking on air then

Wanna see what the fuss is about? Check it out here.

Wow, while I’ve been having a very busy weekend offline, it would seem I’ve also had an incredibly busy weekend online. I have lots of links to share:

• Part two of my kinky story, Double Vision, went live on Every Night Erotica. Have a read, and I’d love your votes, too! http://www.everynighterotica.com/double-vision-part-two-lucy-felthouse/
• I was interviewed over at Kindle Romance Authors about the Seducing the Myth anthology: http://www.kindleromanceauthors.com/2012/01/interview-with-lucy-felthouse.html
• Susie White and the Right Hand Man was featured at This is From My Heart: http://janieraeldridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/book-feature-susie-white-and-right-hand.html
• Another of my naughty free short stories appeared at Everett Coles’ website: http://everettcoles.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunshine-on-naked-skin-by-lucy.html
• I was interviewed at SexyReads.co.uk: http://sexyreads.co.uk/interviews/a-special-past-present-and-future-interview-with-lucy-felthouse/
• Bite with Height was named SexyReads.co.uk Best Book of 2011: http://sexyreads.co.uk/reviews/lesbian/bite-with-height-by-lucy-felthouse/
• And finally, I’m pimping out my new release, Punish Me Good, over at the Dirty Birdies blog: http://www.dirtybirdiesauthors.com/2012/01/30/monday-pimp-from-lucy-felthouse-punish-me-good/

So… that should keep you busy for a while, right?

Wow, I turn my back for just a minute (I’ve been out all day today – spent the day at a health spa and am now almost nodding off as I type) and I get a hat trick of reviews!

First, I spotted via Twitter that the super Cara Sutra had read and reviewed Immoral Views. Here’s a little bit of what she had to say:

“There have been some erotica that I’ve found hot, but this is genuinely mindblowing. The stuff of fantasies for many years to… come!”

Read the full review here.

I also had another super review of Susie White and the Right Hand Man, from Judging the Book By Its Pages, who commented:

“This was a cute short story along the same lines as snow white only with an erotic twist. I loved how they broke the spell a willing sacrifice that ended in a great sex scene that had me wanting more. I recommend this book if you like fairy tales with an adult spin.” 4 out of 5

Read the full review here.

Finally, Girls Only Reviews covered Bite with Height, and were full of praise:

“This fun story has me from the beginning. I’m not fond of vampires/paranormal stories but Felthouse had me under her spell from the first sentence. From the dialogue to the easy flow of the story line, Felthouse brings forth a nice love story, basic vampire knowledge (I despise too much glitter, in-depth paranormal jargon and unrealistic thoughts) and focuses on the story line, the character connection and love. I commend Felthouse for creating the world of LVV, Meg and Grace and their HEA ending. Perfecto!”

Read the full review here.

I’ve also been busy on the guest blogging front this week. On Monday I was at the Erotic Diaries and Dirty Birdies sites, talking all things naughty. Yesterday I took part in the 2012 Lesbian Fiction Appreciation Event, with my take on the genre (and a giveaway!). Today, I’m over at The Forbidden Bookshelf discussing dirty dining. I have new posts appearing all the time, so keep an eye on the list in the sidebar to see what I’m up to —->>

Happy New Year, everyone! So… it’s a new year, and there’s lots of talk of resolutions. I only have two:

1. Lose weight. Yes, boring as hell and the same as everybody else, probably. But there it is, let’s not dwell on it.

2. Write a novel. Infinitely more exciting, I am setting this as my resolution this year to stop me talking about it and spur me on to actually do it! So yes, this year (and hopefully even this month) I will be starting to pen my sequel to Bite with Height, following on from my visit to Paris last October for research purposes. Wish me luck and pen speed – I’m going to need it!

Today, I visited one of my favourite places in the world – the Peak District. Yes, me, my other half and my trusty paperback copy of Seducing the Myth headed up high on the Morridge Moors in the Peak District. We were there so I could have my photo taken with my copy of Seducing the Myth, in the very place where my story in the anthology is set. And here’s the result (yes, my hat is crazy and the wind certainly didn’t help).

Also, for those of you in the UK that were treated to new Kindles this Christmas, and also those of you that already had one, just to let you know that most of my Kindle titles in the UK store have had their prices reduced. I’m not sure why, or for how long, but take advantage while you can! Here’s my Amazon Author Page.

P.S. I had a super review of A Menu with a Difference from Girls Only Reviews – check it out! http://girlsonlyreviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/menu-with-difference-by-lucy-felthouse.html

As most of you probably already know, I’ve just been to Paris on a research trip for the follow-up to my lesbian erotic romance short, Bite with Height. Naturally, as Paris is just so inspiring and beautiful, I have tons of ideas for my upcoming story, which is very likely to be novel length, eek!

Also, though, I took the opportunity to revisit the “scenes of the crime” from Bite with Height, i.e. places that appeared/were relevant in the story. So for those of you that have read it, I hope you’ll enjoy seeing some of the places that you’ve read about in the flesh. If you haven’t, then perhaps these will whet your appetite and send you scurrying to your preferred eBook retailer

Me posing with a Bite with Height postcard in front of the Sacre-Coeur basilica. This is where a great deal of the action takes place, mainly up inside that dome that you see right at the top. You know, the one you have to climb 300+ steps to reach. *phew*

A closer shot – not particularly flattering as it was a bit warm! The postcard is cute though, huh?

The view as you emerge from the first lot of steps. Though as it was a spiral staircase, my view was actually spinning a little, and I was gasping and pouring with sweat. Sexy, huh? No wonder Meg grabbed Grace and got her onto the roof the ‘easy’ way!

Finally up on the roof – the hat has been removed as it was uber-windy up there. Which is the only possible explanation for my insane hairstyle. I’m sitting on one of the stone benches inside the dome of the Sacre-Coeur – could this be where Meg and Grace got it on? Who knows…?

Plenty of room for two girls to get naughty there! They’re only slight, after all

A rusty and somewhat mysterious-looking door. Could this be the entrance to Meg’s lair? That’s for me to know…

Sitting outside the Starbucks opposite the Moulin Rouge with a postcard. This is where Meg and Grace first met. It’s not as busy as when they first met, mainly because it had been raining and no-one wanted to sit on the wet seats. I, however, in my infinite genius got some tissues out of my bag and wiped them down. Ta-da! Posing picture!

I’ll probably do another post later in the week with some photos relating to the research for the follow-up to Bite with Height. In the meantime, if you haven’t read it – check it out here.