Sydney Aaliyah Michelle

J – Japanese Tattoos

Published on April 11, 2015April 10, 2015 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle5 Comments

Japanese tattoos and writing are a tenuous relationship, but stick with me. I have my reasons. I love japanese tattoos. I love them so much that I have a tattoo design that I want so bad, but I haven’t done it yet because it is a big tattoos and tattoo’s aren’t cheap. It is what I would call my bucket list tattoo. I have to accomplish a couple writer related goals before I can get it.

Goal #1 – Make the US or Amazon Best Seller List
Goal #2 – Surpass my day job salary in royalties
Goal #3 – Write full time.

Do you set goals? How do you plan to celebrate reaching your goals?

Here is some of the inspirations for my Japanese tattoo. It will be a cool combination of a koi fish and a dragon.

H – (Super) Hero Tattoos

Published on April 9, 2015April 9, 2015 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle8 Comments

I am a huge fan of super heros. Batman, Superman, any Avenger, I am all in. I have a special place in my heart for the Star Wars & Star Trek franchises as well. I am not alone. Several of my fellow writers have an infatuation with Super HERO and what better way to pay tribute to something you are passionate about than getting a tattoo.These are some of my favorites I found on the web. *Photos courtesy of Inked Magazine.

What Super Hero do you love enough to get tattoo on your body?

G – Guys and Tattoos

Published on April 8, 2015April 7, 2015 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle7 Comments

On my #tattootuesday feature on my blog, I ask each inked author what they think about tattoos on their guys. Here are some of the best responses:

I like tracing my fingers over the blue horseshoe on his arm (he’s a Indianapolis Colts fan) and looking at the dragons makes me smile. – H.R. Willaston
I’m a little judgy when it comes to tattoos, so if it looks like someone’s cellmate inked it with a hot piece of metal and pen ink, yuck. I like well thought out tattoos. – Kristen Strassel
Of course I like! Tattoo’s are hot! – Emily R. Pearson
I love tattoos on men. Not just one or two that they are ashamed of…but ones that they wear proudly. Intricately designed and well done. – Lori L. Clark

Here’s some of my favorite Tattooed Guys:

Do you like tattoo’s on the opposite sex? Why?

F – Favorite People

Published on April 7, 2015April 6, 2015 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle20 Comments

Another departure from the tattoo theme to bring you a special announcement regarding one of my FAVORITE people on the web. It’s release day for Alex J. Cavanaugh. -Sydney Aaliyah Michelle

SCAVENGER HUNT! Comment to win an autographed copy of Dragon of the Stars, tons of bookmarks & postcards, and a $20.00 iTunes gift card–where is Mini-Alex? Visit Alex for a list of the participants.

(Open through April 11 – winner announced April 13 at Alex’s blog.)
Available today!
Dragon of the Stars
By Alex J. Cavanaugh
Science Fiction – Space Opera/Adventure/Military
Print ISBN 9781939844064 EBook ISBN 9781939844057
What Are the Kargrandes?

The ship of legends…

The future is set for Lt. Commander Aden Pendar, son of a Hyrathian Duke. Poised to secure his own command and marriage to the queen’s daughter, he’ll stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

But when the Alliance denies Hyrath’s claim on the planet of Kavil and declares war on their world, Aden finds his plans in disarray. Entrenched in battle and told he won’t make captain, Aden’s world begins to collapse. How will he salvage his career and future during Hyrath’s darkest hour?

One chance remains–the Dragon. Lost many years prior, the legendary ship’s unique weapon is Hyrath’s only hope. Can Aden find the Dragon, save his people, and prove he’s capable of commanding his own ship?

Author Bio: Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design, graphics, and technical editing. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. He’s the author of Amazon Best-Sellers CassaStar, CassaFire, and CassaStorm.

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E – Eek, It’s Release Day!!

Published on April 6, 2015April 5, 2015 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle7 Comments

I’m taking a quick pause in the tattoo theme to announce my new release. The 3rd book in the Hope Series, Hope for Us (Hope Series Book #3).

Hope for Us by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle

(Hope Series Book #3)

Publication date: April 6th 2015

Genres: Adult Contemporary Romance

Synopsis:

What do you hope for, still?

Carrington Olivia Butler spent the last few years taking care of her son all by herself …with a little help from ex-boyfriends trust fund, but her past haunts her around every corner. Carrington hopes a move to Arizona will giver her some much-needed distance from her past.

Jackson Latre Mitchell has spent four years in the NFL, but he is one mediocre season away from being a bust. Jackson hopes a trade to Arizona will turn his career around … as long as he can avoid distractions.

Carrington and Jackson are back together again. Will their newfound ambition, continue to push them apart or will they discover, they have no hope without each other?

**This book contains adult subject matter. Not intended for young readers.**