If you know anything about me it’s that I’m an art whore. I
ADORE art. Cover art is amazing because if you work with the right artist they pull
your characters right out of your head and into the world. It’s nothing short
of a miracle!
Secured and Free’s characters (Orion, Hunter
and Marcus) captured my heart even before I wrote about them. As they revealed
themselves to me, I desperately wanted to see them!
About three years ago, I found K-Koji’s work via Deviant
Art. I stalked his page and couldn’t help, but gush at his talent. I begged and
he took my commission to do Lock and Key’s cover, and more recently
Secured and Free’s cover art. Each piece took him about a year to complete.
Whenever possible, I never rush an artist. Time crunches don’t assist in making
loveliness.
Countless e-mails went back and forth between K-Koji and me
not only about the characters, but the scene I was trying to capture on the
cover. He’s super understanding, very patient, and asks great clarifying
questions that helped me give him the details he needed to get the visual onto
the page.
Secured and Free’s cover captures a scene that
happens later in the book. Marcus, Hunter and Orion are at Entwined (their BDSM
club). In this scene, Hunter is returning from visiting the lockers since
phones with cameras aren’t allowed in Entwined’s main space, and he needed to
text a friend. Orion has just made a declaration that has thrilled and
terrified Marcus.
The scene takes place in the Albany New York Entwined. Entwined
is a network of club and each club décor is a bit different. This club has a Medieval
Renaissance flair. The main space is stonework, chandeliers, gilded tables and
chests, scattered among sofas and chairs cushioned in lush fabrics.
The first book in the Entwined Dreams series: Lock and
Key the cover shows you a view of the stage where BDSM demonstrations as
well as the Are You Dom Enough to be a sub auction takes place.
Secured and Free’s cover, allows us to
view stonework of the landing. The landing is the place where the members are
able to let to rest of the world drop away and can melt into their BDSM
fantasies. The landing is a place where one is able to see the entire main
space of the club and one can be seen by all. Coming down the stone staircase
alone or as part of a couple, trio or moresome sends a clear message to all.
Exclusive Excerpt of Secured and Free:
Marcus froze at the stone
landing and scrutinized the shadowed main space of Entwined. The tables and
chairs were filled with members and friends, both new and old. Light scenes
played out in the room as other couples and groups made their way to the back
rooms.
He inhaled the scent of sex
and leather. Ah, the perfume of freedom. Entwined’s air threatened to make
descending the stairs a difficult task.
“You good, Orion?” Maybe
Marcus was a bit protective if he were to judge Hunt’s expression of “let the
man be a sub,” which was hard to miss, even if one attempted to ignore it.
“Yes, Marcus.” A rod of steel
seemed to straighten Orion’s core.
Hunter stepped over to
Marcus’s right, stirring the scent of leather and man as he moved. He’d gotten
Hunter that tailored vest for Christmas last year. It was worth every extra
tattoo he’d had to give to afford the sexy creation. The way it stretched
across Hunter’s muscles made Marcus want to rub his face on Hunter’s pecs.
People downstairs started to
notice them. Entrance made. He grabbed Orion’s hand and Hunter’s. They glided
down the stairs in a way that announced they were a trio.
Secured
and Free Blurb:
An abusive
Dom robbed Orion Gordon of his love of BDSM, destroying his confidence and
leaving him unsure he’ll ever find peace through submission to another. Still,
deep inside, his longing continues.
Marcus Sadir
loves Hunter Dixon, yet can’t be the one thing Hunter truly desires: a sub to
control. And Hunter can’t find satisfaction in the sadistic aspects of the BDSM
lifestyle, while Marcus thrives on inflicting and sharing pain. When Marcus
convinces Hunter they should find a third on a permanent basis, they discover
Orion might be the key to bridging their differences and joining them on a
deeper level.
But they
must help Orion move past his trauma enough for him to enjoy new facets of BDSM
and kink again. Their journey toward becoming whole—together—won’t be without
challenges. Can Orion trust enough to try again?
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BIO:
Z. Allora
believes in happily ever afters for everyone. She met her own true love through
the personals and has traveled to over thirty countries with him. She’s lived
in Singapore, Israel and China. Now back home to the USA she’s an active member
of PFLAG and a strong supporter of those on the rainbow in her community. She
wants to promote understanding and acceptance through her actions and words.
Writing rainbow romance allows her the opportunity to open hearts and change
minds.
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E-mail: Z.AlloraHappyEndings@gmail.com
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