This is the Teaching between Midnight and Dawn Series…

So,

     Steven Tyler’s, “Don’t go to Sleep”, Player’s “Baby Come back”, Journey’s “Send Her My Love”, Incubus’ “Wish You were Here”, Mike Posner’s “Please Don’t Go” Nevershoutnever’s “Trouble” Crossfade’s “Cold” and Trap’s “Echo;” they all seem to imply some romantic sense of what men think. Especially, when that certain woman decides she’s had enough and walks.

     Nevertheless, as I delved deeper into the music, I found myself going back to my roots, R&B, Bichatas, and the like.

       If it’s a fight scene, then it’s Evanescence, Nickel Back, Link n’ Park, Three days Grace, Disturbed ect.  If it’s dialogue, then it Michael Bubble’, good old Frank, and 70s & 80s music as a whole. 

And if they are, where the hell are they??? Lol

      Have you ever wondered why that amazing looking chick was with what you would consider a douche or a nerd?

It’s because he put her first (sexually, sensually, and emotionally). There is no such thing as emotionless sex, no matter how both sexes like to think there is.

Yet, to my male compradors, this intimacy is what keeps her there!    

        Whether its a Sexy Paranormal, a Hot Steamy Contemporary, or that Sensual Historical Fiction,  they all have one thing in common; they were written by Women for Women.

What better way to know the mind of a woman, or what she wants then to read it? 

     In addition, if you’re a guy who dates women of color, (African-American, Latina, Indian, Arab, ect) you had better invest in some ethnic culture. The one major thing the above artist have in common; is women all over the World LOVE them, no matter what Race, Sexuality, Sexual Orientation or Creed they are, and you know why?

Because they speak to the heart of the women, and what she wants intimately…

Just a thought. 

      If you’re a male reading this, women know what other women want.

 It’s like my younger brother used to tell me when I was on the dating scene and asked him about some guy I was dating. He would reply, “Don’t ask another man about a man, unless you want the truth.”

That goes for us women too…

Have an awesome day!!!

This is the Teaching between Midnight and Dawn Series

So,

I started a new book, Then There Was None; lol just a working title right now guys.

Not really sure what I want it to be.

Anyway, the premise is an older woman falls for not one, but two younger men.

The differences in societal structure, labels, (ie. Cougar, old enough to be his mother, her own condemnations, ect) and such become an obstacle, and now she must choose between the two of them, find someone her own age, or just accept the single life.

I think I really want her to choose one of the men; however, they are like night and day personality wise; so she must make a choice between them.

Now here comes

the fun part…

What I want to do is write the book, but don’t finish the end.

I want to let you readers finish it for me!

After having read the story, you choose how you think it should end!

This sounds like loads of fun to me, and that way I can write two versions of it.

The best ending, will get credit in the book, on the site, and on the acknowledgement  in the book.

I’ll keep you guys posted, and let you know when I’m almost at the end of it.

Other

News…

In other news, the next installment to the grave reviews is almost upon us. I had sooo much fun writing it, and not just because I wrote it. I can’t say anythin about the fact that reviewers are getting picked off lol, or it may be taken out of context, but it was a blast to write.

Free

Books…

I’m still offering free reads of the first books in the series Teaching Between Midnight & Dawn www.poisonedpin.webs.com, Midna’s Farie Tale www.farietalewish.webs.com, A Slow Time to Love www.alieinfante.webs.com , Mendacity www.contemporarylove.webs.com

If you would like a free PDF copy, all you have to do is head on over to either of the sites above and download it for free under  “Free Reads this Month,” and it’s completely yours free of charge. Just give a shout out on the message page.

Happy Reading…as Always

~ Alie

and anything else out there that is different…

So, when I first got into this business;

I decided to write a paranormal book from my own cultural perspective. I’m Latin (Puerto Ricania/ Cubanita), Irish, African-American and Native American.

Yet, I wanted my characters to reflect who I was, but incorporate other cultures as well. My paranormal books center on the myths of Asť, the Egyptian Goddess Isis, Osiris, Horus both Elder and Infant, Thoth, the Underworld, the legends of the first wolf King linked to Romulus and Remus, the Goddess Sekhmet, the Japanese Sun Goddess, Finnish and Keltic legends, Ancient Church societies like the Brotherhood, the Avantes and Flameni, Wyatt and Surrey, Tantric Sex, Spartacus, Merlin, Shamanistic Rituals and the legend of the ancient Blackfeet; and Teaching.

I’ve written 11 1/2 paranormals so far, (Teaching Between Midnight and Dawn Series) 3 paranormal Fae ( A Lite Farietale Series) 4 Historical Romance, and 2 Contemporary Women’s fiction. My first book published was Teaching Between Midnight and Dawn by Eternal Press on Aug 7th of 2011.

Anyway, I thought I would take what we know of the paranormal genre, and instead of making the main character some kick ass detective, hunter, or private dick; I decided to throw a bunch of teachers in the mix, who had historical knowledge of what vampires, wolves and ghosties were all about; but would never in a million years believe it was true.

This my friends was…the…hardest…idea to sell to anyone!

Lol, but finally I did. 

I received a bunch of rejection letters that were both painful and insightful; but I will say that the most hilarious one I received (won’t embarrass the editor because she wasn’t prejudice, just more like ignorant; and she apologized profusely later) was from this company, who looked at my last name INFANTE and assumed the accents my Scottish werewolves have were actually typos. She said the book was very entertaining, but she was very concerned about my language skills, then suggested I take an English as a second language course. Needless to say, I laughed hysterically, sent her an email back and told her that not only was I a teacher, but the characters had accents.

After that, my sister gave me this awesome little book called, “Dirty Rotten Rejections,” and I still laugh every time I think about that one. The book was very uplifting, and told of the plights well known authors went through. Huckleberry Finn was rejected 35 times, E.T, 28, and a host of others. I bet the studios that rejected E.T are still kicking their own asses!

Hahaha!

I wanted this blog for several reasons, because although we live in the 21st century, there are a vast many wrongly sighted stereotypes, labels, ethnic discrimination and beliefs that continue to be perpetuated out there in the real world. The very idea that a publishing company would think the average soccer mom wouldn’t want to read my book, because the main female character is Half-Caucasian and Half-African seems preposterous to me.

Nevertheless, many of the editors I have spoken to in the last five years swear this is true. They themselves are in no way prejudice (at least they didn’t sound like they were), it’s just that this is still a business; and they want to be able to market what they know they can sell, (Hence Twilight. I have no prob wit Steph; I’m just not a fan. However, I am a fan of her popularity. Hook a sustah up Steph!)

Albeit, at the same time, I think it is equally unfair to be pigeonholed into one specific section (like because I’m multiracial my books should be in either the African-American section, or the Latina. This stems from that antediluvian idea of “One Drop” rule bollix that continues to be preserved.

My blog today is for those of you who feel like I do, and want to vent lol, or just talk and swap ideas about the paranormal, historical, sci-fi, contemporary genre, and what we think would make it even better than it already is. Paranormal and many of its origins; Voodoo, Necromancy, Mystic entrancement, Sangria, Wicca, Magick, Volduron and a host of others, as well as the ancient spiritual workings which originated to begin with, which many subscribe to today are not from America.

Therefore, to classify them as one specific forum seems like complete bollix to me. Remember, America, Spain, as well as Rome wanted to stamp out anything that wasn’t of a Christian/Catholic edict.

So, if you write, are an author already, are trying to get published, black, white, Latin, other, gay, straight; or anything in between (cuz I love transgender and transsexuals, you guys rock! Because if you can overcome that stereo type and keep on keepin on as my abuelito use to say; you deserve credit. I love you guys, you make me proud!)

Feel free to stop by and join the blog!

Have an Awesome Day!!!

I’m about to start on a new book, well, after I finish up book 12 in the TBMD series, and the premise is 40 yr acomplished woman, has to choose between two men. She’s torn, because the problem is, both men are in their mid- to late 20s. I’m stuck on the ending though. As soon as I get to the meat of the book, I was thinking about doing a

“Fan Finish”

What do I mean by fan finish?

I want the fans to finish it!

I think that would be totally awesome. So once I’m at the end of the book, I’ll post some portions of the end; then let you guys decide on how it should end.

Author Alexandria Infante.

This is the Teaching between Midnight and Dawn Series

Since things are going pretty well, despite the fiasco @ good reads… I’m offering free books this month.

If you have ever wanted to read any of my books, well now’s your chance. 1 free book per person, in any genre you like. Just send an email request for the book with a happy word for the day or night lol, and that’s it. I’ll publish your name and word for the day, and which book you chose. Happy Reading To get info and chapter samples on the books to choose from; head on over to; any of the following

http://www.poisonedpin.webs.com (for paranormal romance)

http://www.alieinfante.webs.com (Historical romance)

http://www.farietalewish.webs.com (paranormal Fae romance)

http://www.contemporarylove.webs.com (contemporary romance)

choose, then  email me @www.infantealexandria@yahoo.com and it’s all yours

~Alie

Titles:

Paranormal Romance

Rating- Barometer heat scale 1- being very little intimacy

5- being off the chart

Teaching Between Midnight & Dawn Series

T.B.M.D; Arieanna’s Legend (3)

T.M.T.N; Kissing Cousins (3)

T.C.B.M; the Arvantes (3)

Dark Premonitions; the Seeker (4)

A Kiss Between Midnight & Dawn; Sephoroth’s Return (3 1/2)

The Gargoyle Keeper: Best Mates Forever (3)

Red Ryzin: Okuzo (3 1/2)

Blackwind’s Song; Love at First Sight (3)

Cycles of Change; Jade Council (4)

Loose Connections; Making Choices (3)

Carousel: Legacy (4 1/2)

A Lite Fae Series

Midna’s Farie Tale (3)

To Teach is Divine; Halleren’s Prophecy (3)

Precede with Caution; Bekan’s Quest (3)

Historical Romance

 A Lad’s Trousers (4)

A Slow Time to Love (3)

Fire and Ice (3)

Napoleon’s Gift (4 1/2)

It’s your Pick Happy Reading…

Hey guys!!!

Starting Today, we’ll begin doing full-fledged reviews on books we’ve read, and what we liked about them lol.

I borrowed my daughter’s kindle, and oh my God, there is a plethora of excellent  free, and .99ct books out there to read! I was amazed, and even thought I might add my Fire and Ice book to the .99ct bin.

Nevertheless, what we won’t do is criticize, trash or defame authors. I want the reviews to be constructive. Also, we won’t give any stars, just whether the book was entertaining, enjoyable, good, fair, or needs some work.

I’ll compile a list of things you guys think the author (my books included, don’t forget me guys) should do to make the story better, then send it off to them. Maybe a bit softer coming from another author lol. We won’t however, publish anything mean spirited, foul, or just plain ugly.

So, in the spirit of reviews, I have three to post today

Fifty Shades of Jungle Fever

by L.V. Lewis

This was an awesome book to me. I laughed, cried hysterically, at the two warring imps. This book was just an all around good entertaining book. I think the part that most people are missing here, is the fact that it’s a parody to the top selling book Fifty Shades of Grey.

I thought Ms. Lewis’ characters funny, Tristan attractive in a S&M kinda way, and unlike many other readers; I read the book to be entertained, not think about the fact that she had a master’s and was still what they called “ghetto”.

I would challenge anyone in America who says they have no lingering of where they grew up, whether high roller, teacher, doctor, or what have you. I even find myself reverting back sometimes, and it just strikes me as funny. To me this was a very pleasurable read, and I definitely recommend it.

Open Door Invitation

by Dee Carney…

I saw this book on a review site, and it looked very appealing. It’s a short guys, but very enjoyable. I liked the set up, the way the characters interacted, and the fact that this guy just shows up every now and then. There is this menacing quality to the set up, but you somehow know from the way he looks at her that he isn’t there to hurt her. You can feel the chemistry between them, even though they’re strangers.

Very amusing. I liked the cloak and dagger of the vamp. My only dislike, it wasn’t long enough lol.

Ms. Carney, I’ll look for more on you, and it would be totally awesome to have a full length of this book

                Design on a Crime

                 by Ginny Aiken

I truly loved this book guys. I’m a secret mystery buff, and have been all my life. From Sherlock, to Agatha, mystery has always been a passion for me. This book did not disappoint  Moreover, the awesome part, I found it on Amazon.com for .99ct guys! A great book for .99ct, you can’t beat that with a stick.

Haley is one of those characters you just have to love. Life has given her some hard knocks, however she bounces back, minus a little faith. Her best friend and mentor Marge helps her get back on track, gets her a design job for one of the wealthiest women in the town; only to be killed at the very event. Haley finds Marge’s body, and the chaos of Haley trying to prove that she didn’t kill Marge, despite the fact that she just inherited Marge’s entire estate begins.

Truly enjoyable read, and I completely recommend it.

See ya tomorrow guys, with three new reads. Happy reading

When I was a kid, a published author meant Random House, Double Day, Penguin, Harlequin and the like, and it still amazes me everyday that I am a published author lol.

I wrote my first play (because let’s face it I’m from Hollywood hahaha) at the age of 13, and it was based off a Shakespearean tragedy. When I look back now, my friends and I laugh constantly because it was a tragedy in writing. I can say, that it made them laugh, which at 13 was pretty much what I was aiming for anyway lol.

I went on for years in two different careers, but I knew something in me wanted to put pen to paper in that fashion, but life gets in the way sometimes; so we often place those hidden secret wants and desires on the back burner to marriage, kids, and just living.

Well I picked it up again after all this time, and although I loooove my paranormal’s, my A Lad’s Trouser’s was the first book I ever wrote. It went through years and years of re-writes. So many, that I assigned it a lower priority in life as well, and thought I’d try a paranormal. I started reading Laurell K Hamilton, and boy was I taken aback, traumatized, scandalized, astonished and blown away all at the same time. I had always been a vamp/were fan, but never anythin like this. I was clueless to this genre, and I became ravenous for paranormal. Then thought one day, “I can do this!”

I was doing some research in the library one day, and I came across this book on Egyptian myth. Now, of course I knew Egyptian myths, I’m a teacher, but I had for years done what most of us do. I knew of them, but I had never truly ever studied any of them.

As I sat reading a passage on Ast’, which is Isis’ real name. She was given Isis by the Romans; I saw this woman in my head walking down a corridor in some kind of tomb. It was like a filmstrip, I just had to write it down; and thus began the Teaching Between Midnight & Dawn Series.

I love the Paranormal, but I didn’t see myself reflected in the works that I read; and if I did it was a side character, a supporting character, or a villain; so I thought I’d write my own. Being multiracial (Puerto Rican, Cuban, Native American, Irish and African-American).

I wanted to see a character like me, and the fact that this is rare spurred me on. Authors like me tend to get pigeon holed into one specific genre like Minority literature, Latina, African-American, or Ethnic, who hardly ever move out of that; and I think that this is completely unfair. I hoped by writing what I believe the genre should encompass, people would see the book for the story and negate the race of the character; that being, anyone could place themselves in the shoes of the character, not just someone of a minority background.

I’m sure I’m prejudiced by plenty of things when writing my style of the paranormal, so I often use that to my advantage lol. I discover brainwaves in songs, movies, the world at large, or just simple phrases sometimes. I love to write at Starbucks, because the bustling people always inspire me.

The nasty woman impatiently yelling at the Starbucks` employee because she gave her a mocha coffee instead of a mocha latté becomes a villain. The Hugh Jackman look alike becomes the next wolf, the sexy emo guy ordering the Eggnog latté becomes the next Master of the city for my vamps, or the hot blonde ordering the Tazo berry tea becomes the next warlock. I can even go so far as to make the tiny brunette  the next main female character.

I love to write at night, especially since I write paranormal. Rainy nights are good for scenes of action, but full moon nights always seem to give me the most creativity. People in general instigate me to create something new. I base both my Paranormal and Fae series on mythology, so I am constantly inspired by a new myth, new legends, or new facts about lost artifacts, church scandals, or just random things in the news; and I incorporate them into my books.

Why do you write?

Let me know, I’m totally interested in why other writer became aut