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Cynthia D’Alba started writing on a challenge from her husband in 2006 and discovered having imaginary sex with lots of hunky men was fun. She started entering and finaling in contests with a book entitled, The Sand Castle Trilogy: Sand Stalker in 2007. That book is figuratively under the bed at the moment. She's best known for her Texas Montgomery Mavericks Series published by Samhain Publishing. Texas Two Step was released in 2012, Texas Tango in 2013 and Texas Fandango in 2014. Book 4, Texas Twist, comes out Sept. 2, 2014. She's hard at work on book 5, not yet titled. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Nursing, a Master Degree in Business Administration, a Master Degree Curriculum and Instruction and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration. She has taught many adult classes on the university level as well as online classes for aspiring authors.
Backstage Pass by Cynthia D’Alba (AND a contest!)

Backstage Pass by Cynthia D’Alba (AND a contest!)

I’ll pick (or rather random.org will pick) one person who leaves a comment to win a copy of my latest book, TEXAS FANDANGO.  Leave a comment on this blog between now and Friday. I’ll announce a winner on Saturday WINNERS – Winner from original post – Toni Whitmire Winner from Tuesday addition – Porchia Gilbreath ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Years ago when I was much younger (and thinner and braver and crazier), I had a friend ask me if I would go out…

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My Kind of Heroes – guest post from Jennifer Bernard

My Kind of Heroes – guest post from Jennifer Bernard

Contest Note: Leave a comment for a chance to win Jennifer’s Novella.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi All! Cynthia D’Alba here. I am so THRILLED to welcome Jennifer Bernard to our blog recognizing firemen heroes. I was first introduced to Jennifer when she guest-blogged with me on another site. I read her book to post a review. It was a fireman book and I loved it! When Delilah put out the call for firemen stories for Smokin’ Hot Firemen, I don’t think…

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Grilling To Love?

Grilling To Love?

As a broad statement, I don’t write erotic romance. Usually, I write contemporary romance with hot love scenes. However, with the rising popularity of erotic romance in mainstream readers, I sometimes find the line between “hot” love scene and “erotic” love scene to be blurred. And that’s what happens in my story, Something’s Burning. I saw Delilah’s call for this anthology, just as I’d seen her anthology calls. But I wasn’t sure what fireman story I could tell. Then I…

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Cynthia D’Alba: Something’s Burning

Cynthia D’Alba: Something’s Burning

UPDATE! Today’s winner is ELF! Contest Note: Post a comment today and you’ll be entered to win a $5 Amazon.com gift certificate. Come back tomorrow for another chance to win! *~*~*~*~*~* BIG NEWS: You don’t have to wait to get your copy of SMOKIN’ HOT FIREMEN! It went live TODAY! Click HERE to get  your own copy.  *~*~*~*~*~* Firemen are truly heroes in every sense of the word. Sure, they might save your personal property from burning or get your cat down from…

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Long Live Smokin’ Hot Firemen

Long Live Smokin’ Hot Firemen

Hi all! Cynthia D’Alba back with another wonderful author who loves firemen as much as we do! Here’s a little about her:  Beth started writing stories as a child when she penned a tale about the adventures of her cat, Ajax. A Georgia native, Beth received her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Georgia. After working in Public Relations for a little more than a year, she moved with her husband to Louisiana, where she decided to…

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Law Enforcement-Kindred Spirits to Fire Fighters-Guest Blog by Donnell Bell

Law Enforcement-Kindred Spirits to Fire Fighters-Guest Blog by Donnell Bell

Hi all! Cynthia D’Alba here (again!) with a very good friend. Best-Selling Author Donnell Ann Bell and I hooked up a few years ago on a goals yahoo loop. I love her sense of humor and her incredible brain! When I’m stuck on my book, she is the first person I call. Within ten minutes, she’s got me back on track (or off on a totally new and much better track.) She writes mystery/suspense and has met great success via…

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My Son: Firefighter Hero? Guest Post by Carol Burnside

My Son: Firefighter Hero? Guest Post by Carol Burnside

Hi all! Cynthia D’Alba here with another friend. This time I’m so thrilled to welcome a fellow Arkansan to our blog today. She bring such an interesting perspective. Romance author AND mother of newly graduated firefighter! When she told me about her son, Jason, I just knew we had to have her on! So, Carol…what’s new?   Recently, my son, Jason achieved a long sought after goal. He graduated from the Austin Fire Academy  (AFA) and officially became a ‘probie’ or…

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Of Firemen & Other Heroes – Guest Post from A. Catherine Noon

Of Firemen & Other Heroes – Guest Post from A. Catherine Noon

Hi All! Cynthia D’Alba here again bringing another outstanding guest blogger to visit us! Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming A. Catherine Noon today. So glad to have you, Catherine! Take it away! I asked my brother-in-law what makes a fireman different.  He laughed and said it’s the fact that most people run out of a burning building, they run in Of course we like to read about the sexy heroes and daydream about them coming to our rescue. …

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Pirates Can Be Heroes Too!

Pirates Can Be Heroes Too!

Hi All! Cynthia D’Alba here. I’m thrilled to welcome Sharon Cullen here with us today. When Sharon and I first talked about her guest blogging here, I asked her about her latest hero. When she said, “Pirate,” I was like…Hell, yeah! LOL I love me some pirates, don’t you? AND she’s bringing us a special price on her book BUT the $0.99 price is only good until June 1, so don’t miss it! So, without further ado, here’s Sharon! First…

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Guest Blogger Charlotte McClain (With Contest!)

Guest Blogger Charlotte McClain (With Contest!)

Hi! Cynthia D’Alba here. I’m pleased to welcome another one of my fellow authors who appreciates all the assets firemen have. If you’re here, then you also appreciate these brave men. Charlotte McClain has put together a whole list of why she loves these special men and women! Firefighters come when you call. Firefighters don’t mind hanging around the (station) house all day. Big boots mean big – uh – hearts. Yeah, that’s it. Hearts. Firefighters know the best route to get anywhere…

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