I’m thrilled to have fellow author, Harmony Kent here today to talk about her upcoming release, “Interludes 2!” I’ve picked up my copy:)
Thanks so much for having me over at your place today, Denise.
Hi everyone. It’s great to be visiting with you all.
While I’m here, I’d like to talk about my latest book, Interludes 2. This is a book of short erotic romance fiction. As with the original Interludes (which you can find HERE), the book contains 10 short stories, with the first tale totalling 1,000 words, the second one totalling 2,000, and so on up to 10,000 words in the final story.
For each story, I used prompt cards from a great creative tool called Storymatic. Here’s what the set gave me to work with:
- tattletale, b) beekeeper … c) architect … conflict = stranger comes to town
A and B relate to the main character. C relates to the secondary character. And the final prompt gives us the conflict.
From the above set of prompts, I came up with THE INCOMER—contemporary romance in 7000 words.
A divorced beekeeper has spent her whole life in or around her local village. Then a city-slicker architect comes to town. When two worlds collide, a big bang is sure to follow. Can you have a frenemy with benefits?
Excerpt from The Incomer:
Pleased with the honey harvest’s progress, Emma closed the lid on the last beehive and glanced around the sprawling fields that surrounded her. Buttercups and daisies fluttered and danced in the soft, cooling breeze. A besuited figure, incongruous in oversized green wellies, strode through the long grass. Her expression soured. Adam b***dy Jones, architect extraordinaire—or so he would have her believe. The man might well have inherited his family’s land, but that didn’t give him the right to build his planned monstrosity this close to her hives and home. She stood, arms and legs akimbo, to watch him approach.
He did not look pleased. Good. Maybe he’d change his mind about having Emma for a neighbour. Still a few feet away, he waggled his finger and accused her, ‘You good for nothing tattletale.’
Emma hid a grin. Tattletale sounded so old-fashioned, even if apt right then. Not deigning to respond, she continued to stand and stare at him.
Infuriated further, he closed the gap between them and pointed his finger in her face. ‘You—’
She bit the offending digit. Didn’t mean to. It just happened. That stopped him in his tracks. Blood and sweat made an unpleasant tang on her tongue, so she let the finger go. Then she spat, turned around, and grabbed the water bottle she’d left with her jacket by the nearest hive. After she’d rinsed and spat again, she took a good swallow, and only then did she give her attention back to Mr Adam Jones …
I had so much fun writing this one, and I hope you’ve enjoyed this little teaser. I’d love to hear what you think via the comments at the bottom of the page. Thanks for stopping by.
Interludes 2 Blurb
From author, Harmony Kent, another best-selling collection of short erotic fiction that will tickle more than your taste buds and wet [sic] more than your appetite.
With a range of genres and styles, this book has enough steam for everyone.
WIGGING OUT—contemporary romance in 1000 words. Two strangers. A crowded platform. A collision. And a wig on the floor.
STORM CHASER—ménage à trois in 2000 words. A sabotaged tire. A raging storm. Passion mounts.
MOON-STRUCK—shifter romance in 3000 words. Trapped on a ship orbiting the moon, a horny astronaut falls for a hunky author who has a secret.
THE CLUB—contemporary romance in 4000 words. An invitation and a host, who is so much more than he seems, bring excitement, enticement, and a choice to make.
NUDIST CAMP—contemporary romance in 5000 words. An older woman. A younger man. A gossip discovers their secret tryst. What will happen when it all gets laid bare?
INITIATION—contemporary romance in 6000 words. A pretty daydreamer arrives for her first day at university. A brutal initiation, and a man with an unusual issue, leave her reeling. Strange, the places you find true love.
THE INCOMER—contemporary romance in 7000 words. A divorced beekeeper has spent her whole life in or around her local village. Then a city-slicker architect comes to town. When two worlds collide, a big bang is sure to follow. Can you have a frenemy with benefits?
DOWN AND DIRTY—contemporary romance in 8000 words. On the run from a sadistic ex-husband, Ellie flees to a remote mountain town and takes a job in the mines. Wary of men, she resolves to keep herself aloof, but mother nature has a way of having the last word and will, quite literally, make the earth move if she has to.
REUNION—contemporary romance in 9000 words. A school reunion looms. Not wanting to arrive sad and single, Molly talks her long-time friend Paul into going with her. While the music plays, the sparks fly.
SOUL MATES—supernatural romance in 10,000 words. A bereaved woman seeks solace in remote woodland. All too soon, she discovers that she’s not as alone as she’d expected. And her heart isn’t the only one that needs to mend.
READER ADVISORY: This book contains explicit sex scenes and language hot enough to melt your book. For mature readers only.
Interludes 2 Pre-order Link
Author Bio
After spending around thirteen years as an ordained Buddhist monk, living in a Zen Buddhist temple, and six years after a life-changing injury following a surgical error, Harmony Kent returned to the world at the tender age of forty.
Now, she is famous for her laughter, and has made quite the name for herself … she’s also, um, a writer … and fairly well known for that too. She’s even won a few awards. Harmony lives in rural Cornwall with her adorable husband, ever-present sense of humour, and quirky neighbours.
Harmony is passionate about supporting her fellow authors.
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Thanks so much for hosting me today, Denise. It’s a thrill to be here. Oh, and by the way, your web theme is my favourite colour of all time, so even happier, lols 🙂
Happy to have you here today, Harmony. It’s a favorite color of mine too. It does seem to bring about a good mood:)
My blog is migrating at the moment, so when I can reblog, I will. I’ve had 3 days of trouble with it so far, argh. But I’m hopeful third time’s the charm 🙂
I’ve enjoyed reading excerpts of the different stories. Congrats, Harmony. The big day will soon be here!
Nearly here! Only 4 more days 🙂 Thanks for all your support, Joan 🙂
I’ve had fun reading all the excerpts too. They were all intriguing.
Wow, an apiary might not be the best place for this kind of action.
LMAO! Ahem, I reckon they’d best move away from the hives before they get up to anything else 🙂
Lol. Good point Craig.
Fun excerpt, Harmony. Best wishes. Thank you, Denise for hosting.
This was one of my favourite scenes … I love her response to the finger waggling! Thanks, John 🙂
I did too. How often did this action come to mind when someone starts that wagging stuff.
It was another fun excerpt, John. I’m happy to have Harmony here.
Remind me never to wag my finger in your face, should we have a chance to meet one day! 😯 😀
Great blog tour you’re having, Harmony. Lovely to see you here at Denise’s place today. This was a fun excerpt and I hope it pulls in a bunch of new orders for you. 🙂
LMAO! Puts the lie to ‘Harmony’ Tee he hee. Thanks, Marcia 🙂
It was great to have Harmony here and sharing her upcoming release. I agree another fun excerpt, Marcia.
Thanks so much for hosting, Denise.
Harmony, she bit his finger? OMG, that must have been such a fun scene to write. Really enjoying your tour. Wishing you all the best.
I had so much fun with this. She gets to do the stuff I wouldn’t dare in real life, lols. Thanks, Staci 🙂
I’m happy to share Harmony’s upcoming release. It been a fun tour to follow along with.
Heeeheee. I’d say Emma is TICKED!!
That was another great excerpt, Harmony. You’re rocking this tour!
Just a ‘teensy’ bit! Lols. Thanks, Mae 🙂
She does appear to be a bit angry…lol. I agree Harmony is rocking her tour with these excerpts.
Thanks for hosting, Denise. Harmony is amazing. Hugs on the wing!
Oh Teagan, you’re amazing for saying that! Thank you so much 🙂
I’m happy to support Harmony, Teagan:) Hugs and the wings back!
Nice to see your new book in so many places, Harmony. Hope the launch is going great!
Thanks so much, Jacqui 😊
It’s really made a splash hasn’t it, Jacqui?
Congratulations Harmony, you are another prolific writer! Thanks for sharing that fun excerpt. Thank you Denise, you are a wonderful supporter. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks, Balroop 😊
It was another fun excerpt, Balroop. I enjoy supporting other authors and thank you for your support!
Another enticing excerpt, Harmony! I think I like Emma. 🙂 Thanks for hosting today, Denise!
Yep, I reckon Emma’s great! Thanks, Jan 🙂
It was Jan and I agree Emma is quite likeable:)
Ooo boy, it’s heating up (again)! Best of luck with the tour and the book, Harmony 🙂
It sure is! Thanks, Jessica 🙂
Each teaser has had a bit of sizzle, Jessica:)
I’ve been following Harmony’s tour, Denise, and it really is fabulous.Thanks for hosting.
Me too, Robbie. It sure is:)
Yay! Thanks so much, Robbie 😊
Finally got this reblogged!!!! *super happy dance* 🙂
Ooops. In my excitement, I forgot the link: https://harmonykent.co.uk/guest-author-harmony-kents-new-release-interludes-2-preorder-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity-harmony_kent-author-d-l-finn/ 🙂
Your characters are awesome, Harmony. LOL! I can’t wait to see how they settle their differences. 😉
LOLs. Thanks so much, Yvi 🙂