Delicious Escape Publications

11/02/2024

Things have been quiet publicly, but behind the scenes, the deck has been re-shuffled, and the aces have been revealed... or... the queens.

We met a young lady a couple of years back who was privately working on an erotic novel. We became mentors and sounding boards, helping her to improve at her craft. Then, life. Familiar story.

She contacted us out of the blue a couple of months back, because she's ready for the next steps. The novel is complete, plus she shared a dozen new, blazing tales with us.

Her first tale is being produced as an audiobook and e-story. 'Christmas for Halloween' is in review at the 'Zon, and we're excited to help her on her journey. Congratulations Menasha Shea-Scott on your new release!

A one-night stand becomes something so much more... book cover reveal.

10/28/2024

I'm back. Life has been lifing but I'm getting it together. I finally joined Facebook, and I'm trying to decide who I want to be bothered with. Lbvs. Protecting one's space is everything these days. Talk soon, as big things are happening!
Menasha

10/19/2024

Good morning. "She" is itching to go, and I'm trying to hold her at bay for a few hours, because I have other things to do. The swamps are beckoning, along with an idea about a bank robbery, and then there's 'The Railroaders,' a Western she wants to tackle. We'll see what developes.
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10/18/2024

Something to listen to on the way home from work... or to the bar. Lol. It's quick. Check it out on ACX! 'The Last Haircut' by Marlon S. Hayes, and it's free with Kindle Unlimited.

Monday morning? Download '11:59' for the week. Maybe I'll have a new one up by next Friday.


The Last Haircut

After years of owning an iconic Chicago barbershop, Charlie has sold it and is facing the prospect of his last day. Clinging to the past will not help him as he bravely faces the end of all he has ever known.

10/18/2024

Today's Agenda- Reader Data Base

I was up late last night, getting 'A Man Named Purse' uploaded to ACX. Only need to add chapter titles, intro, and end credits, but that's for later.
I postponed my post office visit until today because orders kept being added. Thank you to my supporters in Florida, Alabama, Texas, Illinois, and Georgia for your purchases! They'll be on the way!

I've started creating a reader data base in order to know exactly what my fans and supporters like to read and listen to. That will allow me to market their wants directly to them, including works of other authors they might like. It makes for more personal relationships with my readers. No matter what their favorite genres are, I can help.

I got the idea after listening to an author Susan Keene discuss writing biographies for her characters. Add to that my conversations with Dayna Ault and my cousin Violet Bivens.

The list is up to twenty, with their preferences and contact info. Send me an inbox with likes, info, and dislikes. It will not be shared!!!

Thanks and have a wonderful Friday!

P.S. Looking forward to a book club meeting with some "Finer Women" where 11:59 will be discussed. Maybe this will be a tipping point for others.

10/15/2024

Good morning! After the excitement and achievements of the weekend, it's back to work. Today's mantra is onward and upward.

I skipped the post office last week, and now I'm overdue. Currently, I have--

11:59- two copies $20
the absence of years- five copies $20
Gauntlets and Conches Volume One-- four copies $15
Singing to Butterflies- ten copies $20
Sippin Life at Lucky's Bar and Grill Second Edition- five copies $20
In the Pale Moonlight- three copies $15
Watching for Potholes- two copies $15
The Delicious Escape- five copies $20
Any three for $50

I discovered something over the weekend, while at the Ozark Creative Writers conference. If a person tells me what they like to read, then I can suggest where and what book of mine they might like. It felt good to talk to folks and I think I may have found new fans and supporters.

Knowing what people like to read or listen to is not only a marketing tool, but it helps me steer them to other writers they may like.

Mello Blanca, your book has been riding around with me! Albert E Conway, I have the new address, because the first package came back. Yours are set aside.

Inbox me with details. I accept PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, and cash. Lol.
Thanks again.

P.S. I'm really excited about 'the absence of years,' and I hand-delivered my mother Sheila Hayes-smiley and my Uncle Donald Crossley their signed copies. Felt good! Plus, I got to hang out with my momma.

09/21/2024

I'm signing books here from 1 to 5. Stop by and check me out!

08/28/2023

Whew, been a minute, right? No worries, we've been busy. We'd like to announce the release of our first printed novel 'The Delicious Escape' by Marlon S. Hayes.

It's available on all preferred sites and the audiobook is coming soon! Buy and review, and we thank you all for your continued support!

The Delicious Escape https://a.co/d/6WgmM5h

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-delicious-escape-marlon-s-hayes/1143842883?ean=9781088223987

The Delicious Escape

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas. Here's a tale guaranteed to bring warmth.

12/01/2022

Scott Lyell's new release, "Connections," is out now on Amazon and Kindle

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNJVFXVK?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=b8a8550b-ef6d-4c93-9a3b-d782ff7da3b7

11/30/2022

A Game with Two Winners?

Connections
[Scott Lyell]

“The whole thing began because of a game of Truth or Dare that got really out of hand.
I guess that game has a reputation for doing that, and I shouldn’t have been surprised at how fast it went off the rails. But the people I was playing with—coworkers at Vane Real Estate Agency—were all “just friends,” and when Ruth Ward suggested it, we all went along.”

Is it a competition? Or is it a connection? Whatever it might be, it will be fun to find out.
Connections by Scott Lyell
December 1st

11/27/2022

One Never Knows

When we break up with someone, yes it hurts, but our fear of the next new thing stays on our minds as well. The hassle of courting, wooing, getting to know someone, and letting them know us, is quite daunting.

Unless the unexpected happens, and we find ourselves in something new and delightful we couldn’t see coming. It’s fulfilling to fall into a “Happy for now” situation, but the possibility for a “Happy ever after” is not out of the question.

Two people who weren’t looking for each other, spontaneous combustion, heartstrings, and the allure of a new adventure… with an unexpected connection.

Connections by Scott Lyell coming December 1st.

11/24/2022

Wait A Few Minutes… or Days

They say patience is a virtue, and believe me when I tell of how we at Delicious Escape Publications have been doing our best to practice and learn how to not jump the gun, get overanxious, or move too fast.

When we started our company, we couldn’t wait to show the world what we were capable of doing. A vault full of steamy tales and erotic adventures, all with gripping storylines, professional editing, and eye-catching covers. We released a few stories before we had our plan completely formed. And that is how the lesson of patience began.

COVID-19, life events, etc., we kept working diligently to get our stuff together. And now, it’s time. We’re excited and ready to roll out our upcoming releases, newsletter, website, and our other social media sites.

It’s Thanksgiving and we are grateful for our team, our ideas, and those who have continued to support us. Tomorrow is Black Friday and we’re asking our fans to hold back a few coins and dollars… just for a few days.

December 1st is Release and Rollout Day. Get ready.

Marlon S. Hayes
CEO, Delicious Escape Publications
[email protected]