When I was growing up you either loved Poison or hated them. Most of the girls I knew loved them, most of the guys hated them. The boys hated them for one obvious reason to me, the gorgeous Bret Michaels. While this was many years ago, I remember the thrill of listening to and watching Poison songs and videos. Bret always seemed like such a bad boy, and my inner woman just knew it could tame him.

Little did I know, I was not a woman then, but a child with child fantasies. Now as a grown woman, I still have that small urge in me that says, if I could just meet him, I could turn him into a one-woman man (not for me mind you, I am now happily married). Yet, the logical side of me knows I’m still just a fool, plain and simple for a still gorgeous set of piercing blue eyes, and a luscious mane of thick golden locks.

But, let’s get clear of my obvious attraction to Bret, and delve into current events. I was shocked and saddened when I heard of his brain hemorrhage in April. I was forced to see a child hood crush and God knocked down to mere human status. Because after all, Gods do not suffer such trivial things as health problems.

I remember thinking that it didn’t sound good, and that he might actually die. I hoped he wouldn’t, not just because I wanted a cherished childhood icon to live on, but for the sake of his family, his children, his friends. It is tough to lose a loved one, and I got to thinking about all of the lives Bret’s possible passing would affect.

It was such a great moment when I realized that he would pull through, and a greater moment when he was released and announced his plans to continue his touring. But, then another downfall. A warning stroke and a hole in the heart. I know at this moment, it is still believed he will be fine, and have a full recovery.

I just hope Bret realizes how many people’s lives he’s touched with his music, and how much his friends and family count on him and love him. The world will still be waiting for Brett after he takes proper time to recover. Bret, as I have sadly realized, you are not a God, even if for a moment in my mind, and possibly others’ minds, you were. At some point in our lives, we are all smacked in the face with our mortality. Take the time to heal properly, and get healthy.

Your family, friends, and fans all want nothing more than to have you back at 100%. I feel Bret has much more to give in life, many more songs to sing/write, many more paths to travel.

In the meantime, I’ll be rocking out to Poison, waiting patiently for a tour date near my town, and for Bret to Talk Dirty to Me.

Demon Scorned
Paranormal Demon Erotic Romance

Coming Soon
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Other titles available:
Darkest Hours
Darkest Desires
Lycan Lover
Jericho’s Revenge

Darkest Hours
Darkest Desires
Lycan Lover
Jericho’s Revenge
Are all available on Kindle edition through Amazon now.

Seven reasons why Nickelback rocks:

1. Their songs sound better cranked up;

2. Yes, is always the answer. It’s never a question. Who else could sing about sex in so many different toe-curling, raspy ways;

3. Chad is big enough to carry me anywhere, anytime without getting tired;

4. What better way to irritate your pain-in-the-#ss neighbor than by turning up Something In Your Mouth as you drive by (don’t forget to smile and wave);

5. Who else could make the phrase “all in, balls out” sound appealing;

6. They actually make stalking sound sexy (Follow You Home — and by the way, if he sang this to me, he could follow me home anytime); and

7. They have a song for every mood you could possibly be in: Far Away (sweet/true love); Woke Up This Morning (scorned); Rockstar (fantasy); Animal (horny); Shakin’ Hands (slutty); If Today Was Your Last Day (depressed); Never Again (dumped or neglected); and, well you get the gist of it.

I will never deny that I am a Robert Pattinson fan. But, I was very curious to see him in another substantial role other than Edward Cullen. I wasn’t for sure what to expect with Remember Me as I had read mixed reviews on it. Half seemed to love the movie and half seemed to hate it.

My niece went with me and we were both very surprised at how good the movie was. I don’t think either of us was expecting it to be a flop, but I’m also sure neither of us expected such an in depth movie.

Robert Pattinson did justice to the character of Tyler Hawkins, a troubled, young man. His acting was quite impressive, and he did an applauding job of playing the brooding rich kid who’d faced more than his fair share of hardships, fighting to find the meaning of life, and trying to deal with his pent up anger over his brother’s suicide.

I had never heard of Emilie de Ravin, the actress who played Ally Craig, Tyler’s love interest until this flick. I was also quite taken with her talent, and was touched by the emotions each brought to the screen on their own and blown away by the emotion and chemistry they shared together.

I also applaud Pierce Brosnan’s role as Tyler’s father, Charles Hawkins. He showed a depth to a man presumed to care more for his career than his family that most probably do not consider. His portrayal of a character that seemingly neglected his family because he loved his work more, was brought into a different light. He shows how a man can lose track of what is important by believing he is doing the right thing until it is too late.

I will not do a spoiler to the movie and spill about the ending, but I will say that if you are one of those who “pay attention” to details, as I do as a writer, you will, within about the first ten minutes or so of the movie have a distinct idea of what is going to happen at the conclusion of the film.

All in all, Remember Me is a wonderful, true-life story of struggles and hardships among all types of people in life, whether young, old, rich or poor. A truly empowering movie with a strong message to all of those who are willing to open their minds and listen.

As I played with my adorable, furry kids today, I began thinking about how thankful I am that I chose dogs instead of cats. I am an all around animal lover, but cats just don’t do it for me. I’m not knocking cat owners, just simply saying they are not for me personally.

1. Dogs are always happy to see you whether you’ve been gone 2 minutes or 2 days. They don’t hide when you come home, making you wonder if they have escaped somehow because they are too snobbish to bother getting up from wherever they may be sleeping at the time to greet you properly;

2. Dogs do not sharpen their claws on your nice leather furniture;

3. Dogs do not bring you small, furry presents in the middle of the night in the form of half-dead (if you are unlucky) or dead (if you are lucky) mice, and leave them on your pillow as proud trophies;

4. Dogs do not ignore you when you speak to them simply because they are in one of their I’m going to do what I want, when I want-screw you moods;

5. Male dogs do not caterwaul in the wee hours of the morning keeping you and your neighbors up for days at a time because some particularly cute female happens to wander along; (by the way–get your pets spayed or neutered)

6. Dogs do not use your kitchen counters and table to perch on and lick their privates right before you unwittingly prepare and eat your dinner;

7. Dogs do not crap in a box of litter, drag said litter a foot across the floor after exiting poop box, nor do you have to sift their precious leavings out of the litter.

All in all, I will take a dog over a cat any day.

I have been married to my husband for over eleven years now and we have been together for almost sixteen. I found myself tonight, once again, staring at him as he blissfully lay beside me snoring.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve pictured myself literally choking him to death or placing a pillow gently but firmly over his face while I sat on it just to make the hideous bear sounds coming from his mouth stop.

I have turned the show on television I’m watching up to absurd volumes just to hear over the muffler leak beside me, stared at him until the wee hours of the morning wondering if I’ll ever sleep again, and cramming my MP3 player ear buds into my ears so far I thought my ears would bleed.

And, yes, while I can say that I am utterly annoyed and at times so tired I could cry, it all comes down to one thing.

There is nothing on the face of this earth that could be as horrible to me if I no longer heard my husband snoring beside me. I would never be willing to trade silence for my husband. So each time I think about wrapping my fingers around his throat, I find myself wondering how many more nights will I be blessed with him?

How many more breaths will I hear vibrate from his throat before there is complete silence? Once I focus on that thought, I find that the noise is really not so bad, but endearing in a way that I am so very thankful to have someone who loves me and who I love lying beside me each night.

Darkest Desires
Darkest Book II
Vampire Paranormal Erotic Romance
S. K. Yule
ISBN #: 978-1-936279-03-6
Released February 26, 2010
Amira Press

Buy it now: www.amirapress.com

What’s a girl to do when true love has fangs?

Avril Taylor is fed up with chauvinistic men breaking her heart. So what is she to do when she finds herself undeniably attracted to her womanizing, vampire brother-in-law?

Aiston Aleksandrov has never met a woman he wanted to share anything more with than a hot night of sex . . . until Avril. The problem? How can he convince her that he will be faithful to only her?

Can Avril put past hurts behind her and finally find true love with a vampire playboy? Can Aiston really commit to one woman after almost seven hundred years of playing the field?

Also Available:

Darkest Hours
Darkest Book I
A Paranormal Romance by S. K. Yule
Publisher: Amira Press
ISBN: 978-1-935348-45-0
Rating: HOT
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Lycan Lover
ISBN: 978-1-935348-72-6
Genre: Werewolf Erotic Romance
Book Length: Novella
Heat Level: Hot
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Jericho’s Revenge
ISBN: 978-1-935348-84-9
Genre: Vampire Erotic Romance
Book Length: Short Story
Heat Level: Hot
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Contact: S. K. Yule ratedhotwriting@gmail.com

Collinsville library hosts Metro East Authors for book signings

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Want a unique gift for the holidays? How about an autographed book?

The Collinsville Public Library will host an authors’ corner Dec. 4-5 from noon to 8 p.m. each day of the Holiday Arts Festival. Twelve authors from the Metro East St. Louis area will participate at various times during the event, although books may be offered at other times. You may purchase books and the authors will sign them.

The following authors will be present at the times listed.

Dec. 4-5, noon-8 p.m.
P. A. Hendrickson, Dreamstone (science fiction)
Elizabeth Donald, The Dreadmire Chronicles: Knight of the Demon Tree; Abaddon; Nocturne; Setting Suns; The Cold Ones (horror/fantasy)

Friday, Dec. 4, noon-4 p.m.
Tim Fleming, Murder of an American Nazi (historical fiction)
Dan Hechenberger, The Early History of the Illinois Indians (DVD) (non-fiction history)
Cheryl Eichar Jett, Alton; Edwardsville (local history)

Friday, Dec. 4, 4-8 p.m.
Harold Lynn Beck, Henry and Anthony (fiction)
Van Allen Plexico, Sentinels (superhero action prose series); Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Vol. 1; Lucian: Dark God’s Homecoming (fantasy novel); Lance Star: Sky Ranger, Vol. 2 (air ace pulp fiction); Assembled! and Assembled! 2 (comics commentary; editor)

Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-2 p.m.
S. K. Yule, Darkest Hours; Lycan Lover; Jericho’s Revenge (paranormal/shapeshifter romance)

Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-4 p.m.
Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, Hearts on the Road; A Time to Dance (Christian romance)
AJ Brower, A Family to Die For (romantic suspense)
Tim Fleming, Murder of an American Nazi (historical fiction)
Sloan McBride, Highland Stone (time-travel romance); The Fury (paranormal romance)

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2-8 p.m.
Vince Churchill, The Butcher Bride; The Dead Shall Inherit the Earth; The Blackest Heart (horror/science fiction)

The authors’ corner will be at the Collinsville Public Library, Community Room, 408 W. Main St., in Collinsville, on the lower level of the Collinsville Library. Public may park in either the east or west parking lot and enter the lower level directly from either parking lot. For additional information, call 618-344-1112, or visit the library website at www.collinsvillelibrary.org.

Darkest Hours is now available in print.

Get your copy today at: http://www.amazon.com/Darkest-Hours-S-K-Yule/dp/1935348779/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258741792&sr=1-2