For all of you who weighed in on my Sexual Equality post, I just want to say Thank You! I enjoyed reading your posts. As I promised, I have ONE copy of Blame It On The Mistletoe for one of the commenter's....my son did the honors of picking our 'random winner' and he's chosen, "SilverF1". Congratulations! Email me at lily.graison@gmail.com to claim your eBook.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
I Have A Bestseller!
Blame It On The Mistletoe is currently at #1 on Fictionwise.Com's (site-wide) Bestseller list! It's also sitting at #1 in Romance AND #1 in Christmas books!
Thank you to everyone who has purchased the book! You just MADE my Christmas!!
Lily
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sexual Equality? Never!
I’ve been chatting with another author about the differences between men and women when it comes to their sex life. A man, who has a sexual appetite to make even the most adventurous beg for a night of peace is hailed as a stud, the virtual ‘Playboy’ while a woman with the same desires is nothing but a slut, for lack of a better word. Also, an older man can bed a twenty-year-old and no one bats an eye. They give him high-fives and congratulate him but when an older woman takes a twenty-something year old man to her bed? She’s stamped with the moniker of ‘Cougar’ or ‘Cradle-robber.’
This entire conversation came after discussing a story where, the young college-bound girl didn’t want to start her ‘adult’ life as a virgin so, she naturally asked her very hot, best male friend to deflower her. Of course, he waffles around a bit before finally agreeing because you know, he’s secretly IN LOVE with her and she doesn’t know.
Now, take that entire scenario and reverse it. A young man wanting to end his ‘virgin’ status and asks his best ‘girl’ friend to do the honors. Doesn’t that make it a bit sleazy? It’s almost as if he’s saying, “I don’t care for you a bit but can I have sex with you? Any girl will do, right?” Would the girl just say, “Okay,” and flop down on her back? Not any girl I know. She’d slap the dude silly and ask him, “What kind of a girl do you think I am!”
It makes you wonder if the standards will ever change. I doubt it. It’s been like this forever. Almost every historical novel you read is like this to a certain extent. The young virgin bride who has to deal with her ‘Rake’ of a husband but finally tames him with her magical hymen. I’m sure that isn’t very far from the truth, either, historically speaking, that is.
Men in general have it made when it comes to sex. Women on the other hand have stereotypes they have to overcome and probably never will. I guess that’s why romance is listed as FICTON because we know in real life, the things we read about would set a girl off, not cause her to fall in love with the inconsiderate man who just wants a night of “no-strings attached” sex. Lord knows when he tells his friends, they’ll share a beer and gloat about their conquests while the woman runs home in shame, hoping her friends never find out!
This entire conversation came after discussing a story where, the young college-bound girl didn’t want to start her ‘adult’ life as a virgin so, she naturally asked her very hot, best male friend to deflower her. Of course, he waffles around a bit before finally agreeing because you know, he’s secretly IN LOVE with her and she doesn’t know.
Now, take that entire scenario and reverse it. A young man wanting to end his ‘virgin’ status and asks his best ‘girl’ friend to do the honors. Doesn’t that make it a bit sleazy? It’s almost as if he’s saying, “I don’t care for you a bit but can I have sex with you? Any girl will do, right?” Would the girl just say, “Okay,” and flop down on her back? Not any girl I know. She’d slap the dude silly and ask him, “What kind of a girl do you think I am!”
It makes you wonder if the standards will ever change. I doubt it. It’s been like this forever. Almost every historical novel you read is like this to a certain extent. The young virgin bride who has to deal with her ‘Rake’ of a husband but finally tames him with her magical hymen. I’m sure that isn’t very far from the truth, either, historically speaking, that is.
Men in general have it made when it comes to sex. Women on the other hand have stereotypes they have to overcome and probably never will. I guess that’s why romance is listed as FICTON because we know in real life, the things we read about would set a girl off, not cause her to fall in love with the inconsiderate man who just wants a night of “no-strings attached” sex. Lord knows when he tells his friends, they’ll share a beer and gloat about their conquests while the woman runs home in shame, hoping her friends never find out!
Friday, December 11, 2009
The Impossible Plot? Not Really.
I was over at another Blog reading one of their posts and saw a mention of romance novel plots that seem ‘far fetched’. This particular one being, the heroine, who ‘falls’ for the hero when she’s 12 and crushes on him until she’s an adult and is STILL in love with him even then. Then of course, they hook up and live happily ever after. I found it amusing that people don’t think this can happen when in fact, it can. How do I know? Because I’ve lived it.
I got my first crush at age 13 and carried it for years. Of course, this boy didn’t give me the time of day then but when I turned 17, he did. At 19, he married me, and 23 years later I’m still picking his socks up off the floor. LOL So for some readers to find romance novel plots ‘far fetched’ is amusing to me. Just because it didn’t happen to you doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen because I’m living proof that these outlandish plots are realistic to some extent.
I love romance novels. I wouldn’t write them if I didn’t and to me, the more outlandish they are, the better. Interesting people meeting in interesting situations is what MAKES a great story. Finding the love of your life while fighting with ‘him’ over the last canned ham in the supermarket, especially when the sexy ‘hero’ offers to share it with you is far more exciting than the perfect story-book romance. Even Cinderella had to ‘fight’ for her man!
I got my first crush at age 13 and carried it for years. Of course, this boy didn’t give me the time of day then but when I turned 17, he did. At 19, he married me, and 23 years later I’m still picking his socks up off the floor. LOL So for some readers to find romance novel plots ‘far fetched’ is amusing to me. Just because it didn’t happen to you doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen because I’m living proof that these outlandish plots are realistic to some extent.
I love romance novels. I wouldn’t write them if I didn’t and to me, the more outlandish they are, the better. Interesting people meeting in interesting situations is what MAKES a great story. Finding the love of your life while fighting with ‘him’ over the last canned ham in the supermarket, especially when the sexy ‘hero’ offers to share it with you is far more exciting than the perfect story-book romance. Even Cinderella had to ‘fight’ for her man!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
New Release - Blame It On The Mistletoe!
Out Now! New contemporary romance ebook by Lily Graison...
Blame It On The Mistletoe
When Macy Carter’s parents order her to bring her live-in boyfriend Sean home with her for Christmas she has no idea that her little white lie is just about to snowball into a fabrication of monstrous proportions. Sean isn’t her boyfriend, he’s her boss. Now she has to reveal the lie she’s been telling her family for the past two years or hastily concoct an elaborate ruse to fool them instead.
When Macy tells Sean Mathis of her predicament he does what any gentleman would - he laughs and then agrees to help her out. Little does he know that one misplaced word in their little scheme will backfire and land them both in the hot-seat.
Secluded in the mountains, surrounded by snow and good will, Sean and Macy can’t help looking like the perfect couple. So perfect that the family decides a Christmas wedding will make it a holiday none of them would ever forget!
Price: $1.99
Buy now or read an excerpt at Alinar Publishing
Blame It On The MistletoeWhen Macy Carter’s parents order her to bring her live-in boyfriend Sean home with her for Christmas she has no idea that her little white lie is just about to snowball into a fabrication of monstrous proportions. Sean isn’t her boyfriend, he’s her boss. Now she has to reveal the lie she’s been telling her family for the past two years or hastily concoct an elaborate ruse to fool them instead.
When Macy tells Sean Mathis of her predicament he does what any gentleman would - he laughs and then agrees to help her out. Little does he know that one misplaced word in their little scheme will backfire and land them both in the hot-seat.
Secluded in the mountains, surrounded by snow and good will, Sean and Macy can’t help looking like the perfect couple. So perfect that the family decides a Christmas wedding will make it a holiday none of them would ever forget!
Price: $1.99
Buy now or read an excerpt at Alinar Publishing
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Contest and New Story!
First, we have a new Contest running over at LilyGraison.Com I'm giving away my entire back list so, 6 lucky winners will be announced December 31st. Fill out the form on the contest page to enter.
Next, I have a brand new story coming out THIS Sunday, December 6th! It's a fast-paced story that will put a little Christmas cheer into your holiday.
Blame It On The Mistletoe
When Macy Carter’s parents order her to bring her live-in boyfriend Sean home with her for Christmas she has no idea that her little white lie is just about to snowball into a fabrication of monstrous proportions. Sean isn’t her boyfriend, he’s her boss. Now she has to reveal the lie she’s been telling her family for the past two years or hastily concoct an elaborate ruse to fool them instead.
When Macy tells Sean Mathis of her predicament he does what any gentleman would - he laughs and then agrees to help her out. Little does he know that one misplaced word in their little scheme will backfire and land them both in the hot-seat.
Secluded in the mountains, surrounded by snow and good will, Sean and Macy can’t help looking like the perfect couple. So perfect that the family decides a Christmas wedding will make it a holiday none of them would ever forget!
Read an excerpt for the story now at LilyGraison.Com
Next, I have a brand new story coming out THIS Sunday, December 6th! It's a fast-paced story that will put a little Christmas cheer into your holiday.
Blame It On The Mistletoe
When Macy Carter’s parents order her to bring her live-in boyfriend Sean home with her for Christmas she has no idea that her little white lie is just about to snowball into a fabrication of monstrous proportions. Sean isn’t her boyfriend, he’s her boss. Now she has to reveal the lie she’s been telling her family for the past two years or hastily concoct an elaborate ruse to fool them instead.When Macy tells Sean Mathis of her predicament he does what any gentleman would - he laughs and then agrees to help her out. Little does he know that one misplaced word in their little scheme will backfire and land them both in the hot-seat.
Secluded in the mountains, surrounded by snow and good will, Sean and Macy can’t help looking like the perfect couple. So perfect that the family decides a Christmas wedding will make it a holiday none of them would ever forget!
Read an excerpt for the story now at LilyGraison.Com
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