The final results have been calculated, and my erotic sci-fi space trek, Lust in Space, finished a couple of spots higher than its #9 spot in the tenative calculations. The Predators and Editors Reader's Poll is a yearly event, including titles by authors from across the board.

I am very excited to share that not only did Lust in Space make the top 10 list, but it finished at #7.

The final top 10 results for the erotica poll are:

1 Murder by Design, Jade Falconer, Phaze
2 Kilted Lover, Nicole North, Red Sage Publishing
3 Only Pleasure, Lora Leigh, St. Martin's Griffin
4 Scent of a Vampire, Jude Stephens, Hearts on Fire Books
4 Strangers, Barabara Elsborg, Ellora's Cave Romantica Publication
5 Breaking The Covenants, Celina Summers and Rob Graham, Aspen Mountain Press
5 Spell of Appalachia, Molly Wens, eXcessica
6 Eden's Hell, Dawn Dominique, Purple Sword Publications
6 Internet Bonds #8: After Glow, Christy Poff, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid
7 Lust in Space, Lisa Lane, Ravenous Romance
7 The Janitor, Jan Irving, Loose ID
7 Xylon Warriors IV: Ecstasy Bound, Ruth D. Kerce, Ellora's Cave
8 Triad, Cat Grant, Lyrical Press
9 Curfew, Samantha Stone, L&L Dreamspell
10 By Chance, Cat Grant, Lyrical Press

Go to http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/votenovelero09.htm to see all of the final erotica novel standings.

Among the top 20 were a number of other Ravenous Romance authors, including C. Margery Kempe (#14 in erotica), Lexi Ryan, Ryan Field, and Sandra Cormier (tied for #20 in erotica), and Inara LaVey (#11 in romance).

The Darkness and the Night III: Twins of Darkness finished at #14 in the horror poll, and Love in Space finished at #15 in the romance poll:

http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/votenovelhor09.htm
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/votenovelrom09.htm

Thanks again to those who voted!

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On December 1, 2008, New York literary agent Lori Perkins teamed up with longtime publishers Holly Schmidt and Allan Penn, to embark on a literary venture that promised to be innovative, provocative, and unafraid to take chances.  Ravenous Romance has met all of those goals and then some, and I’m so pleased to be among their list of authors.

I learned about Ravenous Romance just a few months before the launch.  Being an avid follower of Lori Perkins’ blog, “Agent in the Middle,” I responded to an open call for submissions, for an anthology that would feature creative short stories about Sex and Shoes.  I wrote a chancy piece featuring a married couple who appear at first glance to have a shared shoe fetish ... only at the heartfelt end does the twist reveal itself and the real meaning of the story shine through.  Ms. Perkins accepted it, and then invited me to submit more of my stories for other upcoming anthologies.  I ended up having two stories being accepted in the Men in Shorts anthology, at which time Ms. Perkins requested to see some of my longer works.

My erotic horror vampire trilogy, The Darkness and the Night, had been on the back burner for some time, and decided to add a little romance to the story and see if Ravenous Romance might be interested.  They bought the trilogy, and then commissioned me to work on the most delightful project I have ever had the privilege to write: an erotic space trek, inspired by some of my favorite episodic sci-fi shows (Star Trek, Red Dwarf, Farscape, etc.).  It was a closet-geek’s dream come true, and to this day my tribute, Lust in Space, campy and kinky in all the right places, has been a fan favorite.

I contributed a couple more short stories (my personal favorite is “Blood and Money,” which can be found in the Sex and Taxes Anthology), and had a blast with those, as well, but nothing prepared me for the next proposition I would receive:  Ravenous Romance had teamed up with the Home Shopping Network, planning the first ever television release of an exclusive romance collection.  The owners had hand-picked six books each in three different subgenres: paranormal, historical, and contemporary, and they wanted Lust in Space to be among the paranormal group.  However, they wanted me to rewrite the story and create a sister book, of sorts: whereas Lust in Space is an experimentally kinky erotic work (I had fun seeing how far I might push my limits), Love in Space was to be romantic, sweet, and completely vanilla.

It turned out to be, in my opinion, my best published work.  Love in Space has it all: action, adventure, space travel, aliens, romance, wit, literary “Easter eggs”—and intergalactic war.  I can’t thank Ravenous Romance enough for challenging me as they did with this story.  Lori Perkins and Holly Schmidt knew how to make a great story even better, and they pushed me to turn a fun and kinky space trek into a heartfelt and fun romantic adventure.  Moreover, they gave me the chance to prove myself as an author—in a market of mass closed doors, stiff competition, and form rejection letters, during a time in the recession when being a no-name writer like me would have been otherwise left sitting cold in the dark.

Writing for Ravenous Romance has been an amazing experience.  I’m delighted to have so many people reading my work, and I’m delighted to be working with such a great group of people.  Happy Birthday, Ravenous Romance—here’s to another great year!

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If you haven't yet had a chance to read Love in Space, my sweet, romantic counterpart to Lust in Space, you don't know what you're missing!

RR author Ryan Field sent me this thoughtful and flattering blurb (thanks, Ryan!):

From the very first page of "Love in Space," Lisa Lane drew me into the exciting world of space travel and love with wonderful characters, an excellent writing style, and smooth, easy dialogue. Her words are soothing and gentle, and nothing is ever over-written. I enjoyed the way Lisa created strong, smart female characters, and I was fascinated by the way she slipped sensuality into believable, realistic scenes that kept me turning the pages. "Love in Space" is one of the best books in this genre I've read this year.

So, you see that Lust in Space is available here, through Ravenous Romance, and also electronically through Amazon's Kindle store, but Love in Space is available exclusively through the Home Shopping Network ... what's the difference, you ask?

Both are thoughtful tributes to the episodic space-trek, my homage to Star Trek, Red Dwarf, Battlestar Galactica, Farscape, and others; they are for fans of the genre, written by a very avid fan.

Lust in Space is for those who like a little kink in their lives: it contains a lot of experimental material ... alien sex, threesomes, foursomes, a bisexual alien having sex with her past self (you'll have to read it to see how that happens)....  It's a fun, wild ride, for the adventurous and curious alike.  However, it is not for everyone....

Love in Space is ... at least it is for all those who enjoy the episodic space-trek genre.  Love in Space has it all: romance, passion, seemingly impossible situations for seemingly impossible heroes, aliens, space battles, and even an extra "episode"--an away mission to a planet inhabited by human-mimicking androids, who would do just about anything to "preserve" their new, organic human treasures--written specifically for the HSN exclusive printing.

You can find Love in Space in HSN's PARANORMAL collection here.  An added bonus: all of HSN's "Escape with Romance" collections are currently on sale--with free shipping!  If you've seen any of these books, you already know what great holiday gifts they would make, and with the current sale price (each collection contains six display-quality books, normally for $29.95, now on sale for $24.95) you can get enough books to give some away as gifts and keep some for yourself, without breaking your holiday budget.  Check out Love in Space and the other amazing books in the "Escape with Romance" collections--I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

HSN guarantees it, too.  They're so confident that you'll love these books, they're backing them all with a 100% money-back guarantee.  You've got nothing to lose--but several new favorite authors to gain!

Happy reading!

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Today's book of the day is Lust in Space, my kinky and highly experimental space odyssey that pays homage to such episodic greats as Star Trek and Red Dwarf.

However, Lust in Space has an alter ego....  For those who are interested in romantic sci-fi, but do not enjoy so much graphic sex and experimental kinkiness, Love in Space takes all that is great about Lust, and then makes it sweeter and much more romantic.  It also contains adventures and characters never before released, including the winner of the Lust in Space sequel "pick the android's name" contest.  Congrats again to Phoebe, for becoming forever immortalized in the form of a literary android.

Do you enjoy both kinky and sweet?  Tell me which of the two books you enjoyed more--Lust or Love--and why, and you'll qualify for a chance to win your choice of any of my e-books published through Ravenous Romance!

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Critics agree: The Darkness and the Night III: Twins of Darkness is the best in the series. Clayton Bye of The Deepening says:

What’s so different about Twins of Darkness? Well… The author’s style makes for effortless reading; Lane’s novel is interesting, variable and complicated without the heaviness often associated with stories of substance, and she balances her many characters and plot lines like a master. Also, this is not your typical vampire story, and although there was enough sex to make my  temperature rise, the story is not just a vehicle for eroticism.

Click here to read the full review.

Check out what other critics have had to say about Twins of Darkness:

Book III is best experienced if you read its prequels. The characters take some time to understand if you do not know their history, but regardless they are very well written and exciting. This is certainly one of the most unique vampire novels I have come across. It is chock full of imagination and feeling; a totally fresh look at the dark side.

--Loloty, Coffee Time Romance

Having read the first twenty-nine pages off and on, I continued straight through to the end. As I’ve already said, the plot is superb, and when such a plot comes along, I always marvel at the human imagination and what it can produce.

--Fanny, Cerebral Reviews

Looking for a horrotica series with a taste of romance and a heavy bite? Willing to read a few books before you earn your Happily-Ever-After? Do you think vampires ought to be scary? Do you think even the sexy ones should be dangerous?

I do.

All reviews are Copyrighted under their respective writers and/or the pages for which they write.

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Nicole at Bitten by Books says about The Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee:

This is a strangely compelling tale of blood, love, lust, and betrayal. While it seems slightly choppy in some places, I was compelled to continue reading by the obvious emotions and raw talent of Lisa Lane. ... I found this to be an interesting and different tale of vampires. One that has me intrigued as to where Ms. Lane is going with this obvious start to a new series.

Read the full review here.

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Diana at Night Owl Romance chose Lust in Space as a Reviewer'sTop Pick, giving it 4.5 of 5 Hearts!

From the review:

When I saw the title “Lust In Space” I am not quite sure what I expected, but I can tell you it is not what I got. The story far exceeded my expectations.   I absolutely adore where Lisa Lane took this story. It will shock you (in a good way) and keep you on your toes as to what is going to happen next. Well worth the time to read, Lust in Space falls into a must have in my book. I hope you take the time to read it for yourself.

Read the full review here.

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I'm at Unbound Blogzine, talking about the current trends, opportunities, and misconceptions in e-publishing. Stop by and share your opinion. The people at Unbound are very gracious, and I know they'd love to have you. Ripping the Bodice's Inara LaVey hosts.

I hope to see you there!

http://hagelrat.blogspot.com/2009/06/lisa-lane-ravenous-day-on-unbound.html

Lisa

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From the review:

Lust in Space is an extraordinary adventure where a reader gets to experience the perils, shocks and surprises found in deep space. Add in some truly inspired erotic and titillating relationships and you are in for a wild voyage.

The first thing that hit me is the character roster. Ms. Lane has written a smorgasbord of delight for any reader who enjoys the unusual, the imaginative and the bold. Alien experiences abound and the author’s depiction of creative bed play will keep you turning the pages. With so many different people on the bridge, that is a lot of ground to cover and clothes to wash.

The story is not without its share of humor and acknowledgement of the space-going adventure series that we’ve been privy to over the past few decades. There is even a clever tweak using a famous author’s name that I didn’t catch until the end of the book. I giggled when I figured it out. And if it was unintentional, well, certainly Mr. Freud would have something to say about that.

Read the full review here.  Thanks so much for your readership and support!

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Book III of the trilogy is finally here!

What happens when vampire Karen suddenly finds herself also the suburban housewife?  What happens when her "human" children slowly mature to become all that she strove to protect them from?  Horror, romance, and erotica unite in this third installment of the wildest vampire story you'll ever read!

http://www.ravenousromance.com/breathless/the-darkness-and-the-night-3-twins-of-darkness.php

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The Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee and The Darkness and the Night II: Cosmic Orgasm, are now both available in paperback, and can be purchased through Amazon.com:

The Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee

The Darkness and the Night II: Cosmic Orgasm

Don't forget that The Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee is also available on audio book, here at Ravenous Romance, and both books can still be purchased in e-book format, for those looking to cut their costs--and their carbon footprints.

Thanks so much for reading!

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For those who have read Lust in Space, I have a contest just for you:

I am currently developing Lust in Space 2, and I would love some reader feedback.  If you could answer one or more of the following questions, I would be most appreciative:

1. What types of issues would you like to see the crew experience/endure?

2. Which characters do you want to learn more about?

3. How about the sex?  Do you want more of the same, or do you want to see the bar pushed even further?

The winner will have a new character featured in Lust in Space 2, an android or robot (I haven't decided, yet) named after him or her.

Thanks ... and good luck!

You can contact me through the form on my website, through MySpace, or via a response here.

I've already received some phenomenal feedback, so your work is now cut out for you. ;-) With that said, good luck and thanks for reading!

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A few days ago, I narrowed down the top 10 reasons to check out Lust in Space:

1. You’re curious about the one-inch-tall vibrating man.

2. You love everything Star Trek, Farscape, and/or Battlestar Galactica, and feel shortchanged whenever a scene begins to get steamy, only to go to a commercial cut.

3. You want to see Lisa Lane’s inventive solution to the problem of intergalactic travel.

4. The scene in which the Esirian, Suxien, makes love to herself is simply delightful.

5. The book is packed with literary “Easter eggs,” sure to delight pulp sci-fi fans across the board.

6. Shape-shifters take “experimental” to a whole new level.

7. Four out of five erotic romance readers agree that LUST IN SPACE is a classy read and a fun tribute to the genre.

8. You would never have thought the space flu could be kinky.

9. LUST IN SPACE 2 is currently in development, and your TBR pile needs thinning.

10. You know you want to (and nobody has to know!).

Since I released the list, I have received numerous comments on “#1.” The inch-tall vibrating man has people intrigued ... and perhaps with due reason.  It got me thinking about the subject of size. While Jim is a far extreme when it comes to analyzing size and compatibility, I have noticed that rarely does a “little” man get much positive attention in erotica. Authors find numerous colorful ways to describe and denote the penis, but they tend not to describe them as “small.”

The fact of the matter, however, is a monstrously large penis can be just as much of a turn-off ... so why do we, as readers and writers of erotic works, seem to have a fascination with “large?”

I’m a middle-woman, myself. I like “average.” Perhaps it’s just me. Just the same, I do also believe in the adage, “it’s not the size that matters; it’s what he does with it that counts.” I think my little Locaru friend exemplifies that adage well, but I’m curious as to whether or not it holds true among the majority of people. What do you think? Don’t be shy (remember, we do write erotica, here)!

Click here for more information on Lust in Space.

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Phoebe Jordan of Talk About My Favorite Authors just released reviews for the first two books in my The Darkness and the Night series, giving Blood and Coffee 3.5 Open Books and Cosmic Orgasm 4 Open Books.  My thanks to Phoebe, who delved into horrorica--not her genre of choice--on a chance, after reading and enjoying my romantic, erotic sci-fi novel, Lust in Space.  I think these reviews are very fair and accurate, and I am happy to share them now with you.

From Phoebe's review for Blood and Coffee:

I had a good time reading this novel because it was different from many of the novels that I usually read. I both liked and disliked Karen because even though she is a strong female character there are times that I really thought she could have done things differently if she wanted to. This also goes the same for Billy the vampire who turns Karen because seems like a nice loving guy but then he shows his true colors as a psyhco. There were some very steamy sex scenes between Karen and Billy that I really enjoyed because they have this attraction to one another even though at first Karen hates Billy for turning her. I also felt kind of creeped out when I read some the scary suspense scenes throughout the novel and I should expect that since it is a dark horror erotic novel with vampires. I enjoyed reading the novel though sometimes I wondered who was good and who was evil throughout the novel because sometimes Karen seemed like she was headed towards being evil while somtimes Billy was headed towards actually being good. Towards the end of the novel I was really looking forward to reading the next The Darkness & the Night series to find out what else is in store for Karen and Billy after the way this novel ended. I give this book 3.5 Open Books

Read the full review here.

From Phoebe's review for Cosmic Orgasm:

This book is much more exciting and scarier than the first book because now I have a sense of who is evil and who isn't unlike the first book. I like Karen more in this novel because she has come to accept that she is a vampire and doesn't have to kill a human in order to survive. There were some pretty scary and heartbreaking scenes in this book that I enjoyed reading about because it really helped me understand Karen and even Billy more than I did before. I finished the book much quicker than the first and by the time I read the last sentence in the last chapter I really wanted Lisa Lane's next and conclusion to her The Darkness & the Night series to be published already so I could read it. I give this book 4 Open Books

Read the full review here.

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The Ravenous Romance Ornery Eleven Blog Tour has been a lot of fun so far, and it's been great interacting with readers and sharing about ourselves and our work.  Today is day three of the tour.  Click here for the full schedule.

Today we're at Unbound, where we're discussing our love of writing, as well as my steamy space trek, Lust in Space.  I have a hot excerpt posted, and I'll be posting another spicy teaser sometime this evening, so stop by and join in the fun.  Make sure to leave a question or comment while you're there, to qualify for a free copy of Lust in Space.

Make sure to check the rest of the blog tour schedule, for your chance to win other free books and Ravenous Romance gift certificates!  I'll see you there!

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I am honored to be a guest at Jamaica Layne's blog, this weekend!  Join me, as I discuss my hot, erotic sci-fi romance, Lust in Space, and the use of aliens when exploring the issue of sexual identity!  You're not going to want to miss this one:

http://jamaicalayne.blogspot.com/2009/03/guest-blogger-lisa-lane.html

Hope to see you there!

Lisa

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The Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee is today's featured book!  Check it out ... and don't forget to drop by author Lilly Cain's blog, where we will be discussing the finer features of the series all day.  Want a hint at the phenomenon that led to The Darkness and the Night II's sexy, quirky subtitle, Cosmic Orgasm?  Curious about sex on the Astral, or just what makes vampiric tantric sex?  Stop by, and join the fun TODAY!

http://lillycain.com/blog.php

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