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( Feb. 22nd, 2009 03:25 pm)
I just realised that I forgot to post this here...

I have another story published in a Dreamspinner Press anthology:
Meant To Be

Part of the Reflections of Love Valentine's Anthology

On Valentine's Day five years ago, Kai met Toby in an airport when their flight was delayed by a blizzard. Since then their long-distance relationship has had its ups and downs, but both men have plans to make their anniversary special -- until fate once again takes a hand.
I'm still here ;-)

I actually have two stories coming out at Dreamspinner Press:



I have a story in this anthology, along with my fellow authors Chrissy Munder, Maria Albert, M. Jules Aedin, Sean Kennedy, S. Blaise and John Simpson.


Thirty By Zahra Owens

In Mallick's world, life begins at thirty - the age when he's through working and ready to meet his life mate. But even though Varr is a Matchmaker himself, they seem to have little in common. Could the match be a mistake, or is Varr the man he's ready to Bond with for life?

Click the book cover to find out more! It's available both in Ebook format and in Paperback.

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Then: they also have an advent calendar at Dreamspinner next month. If you subscribe to this, you'll receive a different story in you e-mailbox every single day of December.
This is the Christmas present you give yourself! (or one of your friends ;-) )



One of the stories you'll receive is mine!

Santa's little Helper

When Peter found out Lenn, his lover of fifteen years, had been unfaithful to him, he threw him out without thinking twice, despite the fact they shared a daughter and it was just before Christmas. A year later, it's their daughter who brings them together again by writing Santa a letter.


The stories are all in Ebook format. What a way to get through the holiday season!
Title: Snippets of an affair ~ Epilogue
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The always amazing [livejournal.com profile] namarie120
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2633
Warnings: Mention of rape, also major fluff! And a POV we haven't heard of yet ... plus half way through the POV changes.
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



So you're still okay with me using your story? )
Title: Snippets of an affair (25/25) ~ Last First
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The lovely [livejournal.com profile] iona_lewis
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3311
Warnings: Fluff, imperfect sex ;-)
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note 1: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.
Author's note 2:Translations from English to Argentinian Spanish by the lovely [personal profile] argentine65. If you want to know what's being said, the conversation mirrors the first intimate encounter they had in chapter 2



It had always been a dream of mine to travel through Patagonia. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (24/?) ~ First tomorrow
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The one and only Namárië
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3099
Warnings: Major angst
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



How did I get here? )
Title: Snippets of an affair (23/?) ~ First ecstasy
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The one and only Namárië
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2139
Warnings: Fluff meets angst
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



I want my toy. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (22/?) ~ First hurdles conquered
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The one and only Namárië
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2531
Warnings: Angst meets fluff
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



I didn't mean to wake you )
Title: Snippets of an affair (21/?) ~ First communication
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The one and only Namárië
Rating: R
Word Count: 2920
Warnings: Major angst
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



You want me to struggle and fight you, you want to win, so you can feel like a real man when you fuck me. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (20/?) ~ First defeat
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: The one and only Namárië
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1393
Warnings: Major angst
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



On the day of the preliminary hearing, your ex is a gem, as if he wants to make sure we know that not every ex-lover is a vindictive psycho bastard. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (19/?) ~ First defiance
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: An absolute angel who'll remain anonymous...
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1487
Warnings: Angst
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



He's trying to intimidate you and scare both of us. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (18/?) ~ First care
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: An absolute angel who'll remain anonymous...
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1720
Warnings: Angst, voyeurism
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.



I cleaned up this afternoon.  )
Title: Snippets of an affair (17/?) ~ First steps
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: An absolute angel who'll remain anonymous...
Rating: R
Word Count: 1311
Warnings: Angst
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




My hands are shaking. I can't stop them. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (16/?) ~ First disappointment
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: An absolute angel who'll remain anonymous...
Rating: R
Word Count: 841
Warnings: Major angst, mention of physical violence and non-con
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




I can't leave and I can't stay. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (15/?) ~ Everything changes
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: An absolute angel who'll remain anonymous...
Rating: R
Word Count: 511
Warnings: Beware of boy-loving, guy on guy, and what's more, they're cheating on their boyfriends. Also hinting at physical violence and non-con
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




What do you need? )
Title: Snippets of an affair (14/?) ~ First ....Nothing. No more Firsts....
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: An absolute angel who'll remain anonymous...
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2052
Warnings: Beware of boy-loving, guy on guy, and what's more, they're cheating on their boyfriends. Also major angst, especially at the end of this chapter.Until that... fluff!
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




"I'll go anywhere with you. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (13/?) ~ First Words
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: [livejournal.com profile] namarie120
Rating: R
Word Count: 1715
Warnings: Beware of boy-loving, guy on guy, and what's more, they're cheating on their boyfriends. Also angst. In this chapter also loads of fluff ;-)
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




"When you're asleep in my bed, our bed, stretched out on your back, one arm over your head and totally oblivious to this world, I've learned the hard way to wake you gently. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (12/?) ~ First Confessions
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: [livejournal.com profile] namarie120
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2870
Warnings: Beware of boy-loving, guy on guy, and what's more, they're cheating on their boyfriends. Also angst. !! Slight mention of NON-CON (not explicit and the continuation of what happened in the previous chapter) !!
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




"I'm not to be trusted with money, though. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (11/?) ~ First Trust
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: [livejournal.com profile] namarie120, with a little help from [livejournal.com profile] iona_lewis
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3614
Warnings: Beware of boy-loving, guy on guy, and what's more, they're cheating on their boyfriends. Also angst. !! Mention and evidence of NON-CON (not explicit) !!
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter.




I hope you find the strength to leave him before he does some irreparable damage to you. )
Title: Snippets of an affair (10/?) ~ First Fight
Author: [livejournal.com profile] zahra_owens
Beta: [livejournal.com profile] iona_lewis
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1853
Warnings: Beware of boy-loving, guy on guy, and what's more, they're cheating on their boyfriends.
Disclaimer: Persons and events described here may, on the surface, seem familiar, but I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Author's note: The POV may change throughout the story, so the 'I' from this chapter may not be the 'I' from the previous chapter. In this case the POV is the same as last chapter ;-)




Like I promised, I couldn't stay away from you. )
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