Today, I’m hosting my friend and Story Empire colleague, Harmony Kent, who is here to share her upcoming release, Interludes 2. I know you’ll roll out the red carpet for her! 🙂
Thanks so much for having me over at your place today, Mae.
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:
- person with a very poor memory, b) daydreamer … c) person with a tail … conflict = first day of school
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 Initiation—a 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.
Excerpt from Initiation:
Distracted, Willow failed to respond. She’d been idly watching his tight butt, and then a strange bulge had caught her attention. What the hell? Did he need to wear some kind of incontinence pad? Willow stifled a giggle. Probably, he’d made a hash of tucking in his shirt tails. As they walked through the crowded and noisy foyer, she imagined that Anders was an alien in disguise and that the bulge came from him having to fit a tail into his tight jeans. Another giggle bubbled up, and this time it escaped.
Anders stared at her and raised his brows interrogatively.
Willow sought a plausible excuse. ‘Um, sorry. I get nervous in … in a crowd. And this is all … so …’
‘New?’
‘Yeah. That.’
He gave her another stare and then pressed the button to call the lift. The car held a maximum of only four people, and those estimates always seemed on the optimistic side. Hence the two of them and her bulky suitcase made for a cozy fit. Willow tried to look anywhere but at Anders. Her heart rate sped up, and her breaths came in shallow pants. What was up with her? He was just a guy. Granted, a hot one, but still only a regular bloke.
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.
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.
Connect with Harmony at the following haunts
Website | Story Empire (co-authored) | Amazon Author Page | Twitter | LinkedIn | Goodreads | BookBub
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 Adam 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.
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Thanks for visiting and checking out Harmony’s upcoming release. I think it’s so intriguing that she used Storymatic for this collection. Don’t forget to share her news with the buttons below!
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Mae. It’s awesome to be here 🙂
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My pleasure,Harmony! It’s great to have you visit! 🙂
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A person with a tail? Harmony, I’m amazed at how you managed to stick with a theme for your entire collection AND never reject a card you drew. Best wishes!
Thanks, Mae.
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Some cards were easier than others for sure! Some of them, I looked at and wondered what on earth I could write to fit the theme! Eventually, inspiration would strike. Thanks, Staci 🙂
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I agree, Staci. A lot of these would have had me stumped!
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I have preordered Interludes 2 and looking forward to reading it.
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Yay! Doing my happy dance, Karen! I so hope you enjoy it 🙂
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That’s wonderful, Karen. I know hearing that will make Harmony very happy! 🙂
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Oh, I don’t think Anders is a regular bloke.:-) Fun excerpt!
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Tee he hee! Thanks, Priscilla 🙂
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Haha. I was thinking the same thing, Priscilla!
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I think the lot of us are onto him, Sue, LOL!
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LOL! I can’t imagine what made you think that, Priscilla 😉
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Now I’m curious. What’s in those jeans?
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LMAO! 😂 I’m sure I can’t imagine 😉
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LOLOL! i have a feeling Willow is going to be in for a surprise or two before the story is over!
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Great to see Harmony here with her new book, Mae.
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Thanks, Robbie 😊
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Thanks for visiting, Robbie!
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I’m with Priscilla – I’m thinking he’s not a regular bloke either. Congrats on the upcoming release, Harmony!
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Wonder what gave you that idea? … Someone’s been telling ‘tails’ 😂 Thanks, Teri 😊
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Heeheee.
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Glad you dropped by to check it out, Teri.
Anders is quite the subject of discussion after this excerpt, LOL!
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Great excerpt, Harmony–again! 😀 You are so good at choosing what to share. Enough to grab our attention, but not so much as to give anything away.
Super post, you two! Sharing! 🙂 And best wishes for chart-topping sales! 🙂 ❤
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Yay! That’s lovely of you to say. Thanks, Marcia 😊
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Marcia, I’ve enjoyed every one of her excerpts. Harmony has really been choosing winners. Thanks for visiting to cheer her on!
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I wouldn’t miss cheering her on for the world! 🙂 ❤
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You’re everywhere lately, Harmony. I hope you’re moving a ton of copies.
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Thanks, Craig 😊
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She is making a splash in the bloghosphere for certain, Craig.
I’ll second your hope for a ton of sales!
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Again, I say, coming up with something with those cards would be HARD. A tail? It might make for great humor, but erotica? No, no, no…I’m not going to think about it. Bet you had fun with this one:)
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I had to get creative with these prompts! Thanks, Judi 😊
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LOL! I keep picturing Harmony giggling as she was writing 🙂
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I sure had a few giggle moments! 😁
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Trouble is afoot! Fun excerpt, Harmony. Best of luck with your new book baby!
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It sure is. Thanks, Sue 😊
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Great to have you drop by, Sue. Definitely a fun excerpt. Thanks for visiting to cheer on Harmony!
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Another good one, Harmony. I’m now curious about that bulge. 😁
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LOLs 😂. Thanks, John 😊
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Another reason to buy the book
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Heehee. Harmony has us all wondering, LOL!
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Hahahaha
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Such a clever approach to the stories, Harmony. And the book sounds greast!
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I love her use of Storymatic, Jacqui. I would have been tempted to redraw a few of the cards, but Harmony stuck with them all!
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Thanks so much, Jacqui 😊
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A fun excerpt, Harmony. I have my copy pre-ordered:)
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Thanks so much, Denise. Still doing my happy dance! 😊
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Yay!
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That’s awesome, Denise. I wish you happy reading!
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This sounds like a fun concept, Harmony. I loved the excerpt- incontinence pads 🙂
Maybe I need a Storymatic prompt in my life, lol
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So glad you enjoyed the excerpt, Jacquie. Your words “a Storymatic prompt in my life” just gave me the idea of humans having to pull a card each morning and having to live by whatever it says for the day! 😁
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Lol, that could be good, or… 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed the excerpt, Jacquie. I agree it was so much fun—and a Storymatic is such a great tool!
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Another great excerpt! I’m so looking forward to release day! Thanks for hosting Harmony here today, Mae!
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So glad you dropped by to cheer on Harmony, Soooz. Thanks for visiting and commenting 🙂
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Yay! Thanks, Soooz 🙂
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I’ve nearly finished Interludes Book I… I can’t count the amount of times I needed a cold shower during the read!! Congratulations on getting Book II out there Harmony!
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Hopefully, I haven’t melted your Kindle! lols. So dellighted you’re enjoying Book 1, Jessica. 🙂
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Well, the Kindle came through unscathed, I’m a bit of a puddle on the floor though 😉
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And I’m guessing book 2 is just as scorching hot, LOL! That’s an excellent testimony for Harmony! 🙂
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*Fans face*
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😂😂😂
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Your prompt cards work magic, Harmony. C) person with a tail… Anders had a tail into his tight jeans. Great promotion here. Thank you for hosting, Mae!
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I had fun with the prompts. Thanks, Miriam 🙂
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I’m happy that they worked well for you, Harmony.🙏
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I would have given up on some of the prompts Harmony drew from Storymatic, but boy did she deliver, LOL.
Thanks for visiting to cheer her on, Miriam!
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I know, Mae. I might have missed something even though I read about her prompts writing. Did she make her own prompt cards? I could ask her.
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Miriam, Harmony used a product called a Storymatic. I have one too. It’s a deck of various cards that you draw to provide creative prompts. It can be used for writing or even acting out stories. It’s a great creative tool!
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Thank you, Mae. I saw that Harmony sent me the link. I like that. I’ve used prompts to write for five years, but only write short posts for the blog.
I’ll look at the link. Thank you.
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Here’s the link to the Storymatic set, Miriam: https://thestorymatic.com/products/the-storymatic-classic
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Thank you, Harmony. I told Mae that I’ve used prompts to write blog posts for five years. WordPress has a 365 Word Prompts in PDF. I even saved it. Thank you for the link.
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Another really fun excerpt, Harmony! Thank you for hosting, Mae!
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Thanks so much, Jan 🙂
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Harmony has picked such fun excerpts for her tour, Jan. I’m so glad you dropped by to check out the post!
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Wow, Harmony, those prompts sound challenging! What a great tool to guide your creativity. Congrats on the collection and the new book. 🙂 Thanks for the feature, Mae. ❤
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I’m in awe of Harmony and how she handled these prompts. Diana. It’s my pleasure to showcase her work here today. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Diana 🙂
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