On this sunny Wednesday, I bring you the lovely Erzabet Bishop talking about her Erotic Pagan Series. Erotica, paganism and more than one book? What's not to love? Not to mention it's published by Naughty Nights Press!
The Erotic Pagans Series: Samhain Shadows
If you were lost and lonely, where would
you look for love and belonging?
Samhain has come too soon for Brigit. Her
mother has recently passed and she is feeling lost and isolated in her new role
as the owner of Morrigan’s Promise. She is not the witch her mother was no
matter what she sets out to do. To top it off, her mother’s cat is ill, and she
hasn’t heard from the dreamy Dr. Oliver all day.
Taking a much needed rest, she finds
herself awakened by a murder of crows and a vision that will leave Brigit’s
world upended.
Will a blessing from The Morrigan help
Brigit find her own power?
Does a visit from the sexy Dr. Julia Oliver
hold the belonging she seeks?
**Based on real Pagan traditions and
celebrations, “The Erotic Pagans Series” brings erotica and romance to reality,
and shares the passion of erotic romance in the lives of Pagans with
everyone.**
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Excerpt:
“Are you ready for tonight?” Jasmin tucked
an errant raven curl around her ear and tidied the shelf next to the register.
It was full of seasonal frivolity, pumpkin candles and stuffed witches riding
on broomsticks.
Nodding absently, Brigit laid out the dried
oregano from the garden. “Are you going to be here for the cooking class next
Wednesday?” She minced it into small pieces and scooped them into a large glass
jar, sealing the lid with a twist. She moved on to the rosemary. One of the
things the shop was best known for was the home grown herbs.
“Yes. Have you decided what we will be
making?” Jasmin restocked bags and watched as one of their regulars, Ms. Busby
fussed around the Halloween display and selected a bag of gummy bats. “For my
granddaughter Elise.” She laid the candy on counter and smiled at Brigit. “You
look so very like your mother. I am sorry she won’t be with us this year. I
remember how much she loved Halloween.”
Brigit looked up from her herbal
preparations and fought not to give into melancholy. Coaxing her lips into what
she hoped resembled a smile, she willed herself to relax. The woman really was
a dear. “Thanks for stopping in Ms. Busby. Give my best to your sister.” She
brushed her hands on her well worn jeans and pulled down the tight fitting
purple tee with “Boo” written in sparkling silver letters across her chest. It
was one of the last gifts her mom had given her and it felt good to wear it.
“I will. Happy Halloween!” The older woman
smiled and gathered her purchases, her plump body moving toward the door like a
small force of nature.
“Thanks Ms. Busby. You have a great
Halloween too.” Jasmin chuckled. The woman was no more a witch than her Uncle
Francis. Ms. Busby waved goodbye, clutching her candy and a stuffed cat with a
pointy hat.
“Thank you dears! Goodnight!” She hurried
from the shop and Jasmin and Brigit smiled. Her joy in the holiday catching.
“So, have you decided about whether you’re
staying home or not?”
“I think so.” Brigit smiled. “Molly should
have everything she needs for the ritual.” She tightened the lid back on the
jar of rosemary and placed it back on the shelf.
“So you aren’t going?” Jasmin from behind
the counter and turned the closed sign on the door. “Everyone will wonder where
you are, you know.”
Brigit sighed. “I know. I just don’t feel
very celebratory, Samhain or not. Bathsheba hasn’t been doing well and I have
been waiting to hear from Dr. Oliver.”
“But it’s the New Year. You need to stop
being so isolated.” Jasmin bit her lip and gave her a light touch on the arm.
“I’m worried about you, honey.”
“I know.” Brigit shrugged, tears
threatening to fall. “I just need a little more time to deal with her passing,
Jas. Bathsheba is lonely for her too. She’s an old cat and I’m worried.” She
looked at the phone and bit her lip.
“I wondered where that furry menace had
gotten herself off to. Are you sure that’s the only reason you’re waiting to
hear from the good doctor?” Jasmin wiggled her eyebrows and grinned, trying to
lighten up the mood.
Brigit felt a blush creeping up her neck.
“I…um.”
“Ha! I knew it. You and that gorgeous vet
were throwing enough sparks to set a bale fire burning.” Jasmin’s smile curved
upward in approval.
“She’s probably seeing someone.” Brigit
moved back to neaten up the herb table.
“Do you at least have your poppet?” Jasmin
picked up her sweater and purse and walked toward the door.
“Yes.” A small white lie. It was still on
her worktable in the back of the shop, half made. The poppet was to represent
all of the negative habits in her life that she wanted to burn away in the
Samhain bale fire. She had made one every year since she had been a girl. It
was something she and her mother usually took great pains to work on together.
This year she had cut out the dolly and as soon as she began to stuff it with
intentions, the void of her mother’s passing became too great.
Jasmin raised an eyebrow. “You really are
such a liar. We’ll miss you tonight. If you change your mind, I’ll save you a
place.” When Brigit shook her head she nodded. “Okay, if you need me, call.
Blessed Samhain, Brigit. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.” Taking her leave,
Jasmin left, shaking her head and shutting the door behind her.
Some interesting tidbits:
Coffee or tea?
Both. Just depends on the time of day.
Heels or flats?
Flats or bare feet usually. I work as a
bookstore manager and I walk a lot, so flats are much more practical.
Favorite ice cream?
Salted caramel
Favorite coffee drink?
Salted caramel mocha. You can probably
sense a theme here.
What inspired Samhain Shadows?
I wanted to write a Samhain/Halloween story
that captured the Pagan path and really showed the traditions used in some
Pagan communities across the globe. Poppets, Books of Shadows, feathers...all
of these things have meaning. The book also looks at death as a beginning and
has some fun kitchen kink to inspire the more adventurous of us.
Erotic Pagan?
This series came about with a short story
that became Beltane Fires, the first book in the series. Naughty Nights was
impressed with the tale and a series spin off ensued. Pretty cool, huh? The
idea behind the books was to highlight Pagan traditions with an erotica slant
to show people how beautiful many of the traditions are if they keep an open
mind. I have made the series all inclusive. There are f/f (Samhain Shadows) and
m/f (Beltane Fires) so far and there are plans for more stories. I am writing
Yuletide Temptation (m/f) right now, in fact and it will be out for
Yule/Christmas in 2013.
If you could have one witchy superpower,
what would it be?
Right now, I would love to be able to hold
out my finger and zot all the housework.
How much time during the week do you spend
writing?
As much as possible. On my two days off, I
am pretty much planted on the two computers I work from. I write under two
names and that keeps me super busy. I also write before and after my shifts at
the store. My hours vary from day to day, so I adjust accordingly.
Where do you write?
At my desk in the bedroom.
Name three things on your writing desk at
any one time.
Just three? *snicker*
*My stash of goodies.
*My Pop Glinda and Wicked Witch of the West
figures
*Water. Lots and lots of water.
That doesn't count the absolute mountain of
books, sewing things and yarn that make up most of it. lol. Oh, and my two
computers. lol.
About the author:
Erzabet Bishop has been crafting stories
since she could pound keys on her parent’s old typewriter. She has only just
learned that it is a whole lot more fun writing naughty books. She is a
contributing author to the Silk Words website,
Sweat, When the Clock Strikes Thirteen, Unbound Box, Milk & Cookies &
Handcuffs, Corset Magazine: Sex Around the World Issue and Man vs. Machine: The
Sex Toy Issue, Smut by the Sea Volume 2, Hell Whore Volume 2, Can’t Get Enough
(upcoming), Slave Girls (upcoming) Anything She Wants, Dirty Little Numbers
(coming soon) Kink-E magazine, Coming Together: Girl on Girl, Shifters and
Coming Together: Hungry for Love. She is the author of Lipstick (upcoming),
Sigil Fire (coming in 2014), the Erotic Pagans Series: Beltane Fires, Samhain
Shadows and Yuletide Temptation (coming soon). She lives in Texas with her
husband, furry children and can often be found lurking in local bookstores. She
loves to bake, make naughty crochet projects and watch monster movies.
Follow her reviews and posts on Twitter
@erzabetbishop.
Links:
Unbound Box Dessert Comes First Flash
Fiction: https://unboundbox.com/magazine/blog/posts/dessert-comes-first
Liz McMullen episode:
http://www.thelizmcmullenshow.com/lbs_episode18/
BDSM Friendbook:
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