Ciao, amici! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it’s been a hot summer. But I’m about to turn up the heat today, and you won’t be sorry!
Please join me in welcoming Harmony Kent back to the site. She’s here to talk about her latest release, Interludes 2, her second anthology of erotic short stories. I know you’ll help me give her a warm welcome.
Thanks so much for having me over at your place today, Staci.

Hi everyone. It’s great to be visiting with you all.
While I’m here, I’d like to talk about my latest book, Interludes 2. This is a book of short erotic romance fiction. As with the original Interludes (which you can find HERE), the book contains 10 short stories, with the first tale totaling 1,000 words, the second one totaling 2,000, and so on up to 10,000 words in the final story.
For each story, I used prompt cards from a great creative tool called Storymatic. Here’s what the set gave me to work with:
A) person with a grudge
B) storm chaser
C) practical joker
conflict = flat tire
A and B relate to the main character. C relates to the secondary character. And the final prompt gives us the conflict.
From the above set of prompts, I came up with Storm Chaser—a ménage à trois in 2000 words.
A sabotaged tire. A raging storm. Passion mounts.

Excerpt from Storm Chaser:
Jo kicked the tire with a muttered curse. Flat. She peered at the offending rubber more closely. Not just deflated but knifed. Somebody had sabotaged her armoured vehicle deliberately. Arred. It had to be. Nobody else hated her quite that much.
The wind whipped around her, merciless in its assault, and grit stung her cheeks. A dark smudge on the horizon raised the hairs on her neck. The storm was headed this way, and fast. To emphasise the urgency of her situation, one of the onboard alarms blared, and a red light flashed on the dash. Even as she stood there, indecisive, more warnings lit the panel and nurp-nurp-nurped at her already atrocious headache.
A choking cloud of dust and dirt heralded the arrival of her support teams—two old Dodge pickups that had seen better days. She and her small team of two had to find shelter soon. The wind threw a gust at her that rocked her on her feet. Jo had to grab the bull bar to stay upright.
Bobby dropped from the cab and dashed to her side. He had to yell to make himself heard over the howls and screams of the rising gale. Jo leaned into the meagre shelter that his stocky six-foot-three provided. ‘You got a flat?’
Jo pursed her lips and shook her head. ‘Someone slit the tire.’
I had so much fun writing this one, and I hope you’ve enjoyed this little teaser. I’d love to hear what you think via the comments at the bottom of the page. Thanks for stopping by.
About Interludes 2
From author, Harmony Kent, another best-selling collection of short erotic fiction that will tickle more than your taste buds and wet [sic] more than your appetite.
With a range of genres and styles, this book has enough steam for everyone.
WIGGING OUT—contemporary romance in 1000 words. Two strangers. A crowded platform. A collision. And a wig on the floor.
STORM CHASER—ménage à trois in 2000 words. A sabotaged tire. A raging storm. Passion mounts.
MOON-STRUCK—shifter romance in 3000 words. Trapped on a ship orbiting the moon, a horny astronaut falls for a hunky author who has a secret.
THE CLUB—contemporary romance in 4000 words. An invitation and a host, who is so much more than he seems, bring excitement, enticement, and a choice to make.
NUDIST CAMP—contemporary romance in 5000 words. An older woman. A younger man. A gossip discovers their secret tryst. What will happen when it all gets laid bare?
INITIATION—contemporary romance in 6000 words. A pretty daydreamer arrives for her first day at university. A brutal initiation, and a man with an unusual issue, leave her reeling. Strange, the places you find true love.
THE INCOMER—contemporary romance in 7000 words. A divorced beekeeper has spent her whole life in or around her local village. Then a city-slicker architect comes to town. When two worlds collide, a big bang is sure to follow. Can you have a frenemy with benefits?
DOWN AND DIRTY—contemporary romance in 8000 words. On the run from a sadistic ex-husband, Ellie flees to a remote mountain town and takes a job in the mines. Wary of men, she resolves to keep herself aloof, but mother nature has a way of having the last word and will, quite literally, make the earth move if she has to.
REUNION—contemporary romance in 9000 words. A school reunion looms. Not wanting to arrive sad and single, Molly talks her long-time friend Adam into going with her. While the music plays, the sparks fly.
SOUL MATES—supernatural romance in 10,000 words. A bereaved woman seeks solace in remote woodland. All too soon, she discovers that she’s not as alone as she’d expected. And her heart isn’t the only one that needs to mend.
READER ADVISORY: This book contains explicit sex scenes and language hot enough to melt your book. For mature readers only.
About the Author

After spending around thirteen years as an ordained Buddhist monk, living in a Zen Buddhist temple, and six years after a life-changing injury following a surgical error, Harmony Kent returned to the world at the tender age of forty.
Now, she is famous for her laughter, and has made quite the name for herself … she’s also, um, a writer … and fairly well known for that too. She’s even won a few awards. Harmony lives in rural Cornwall with her adorable husband, ever-present sense of humour, and quirky neighbours.
Harmony is passionate about supporting her fellow authors.
Links
Website | Story Empire (co-authored) | Amazon Author Page
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This one seems like it would appeal to not only erotica readers, but also to thriller readers. A pending storm. A slashed tire. A six-foot three-inch hunk to the rescue.
Well, that last one isn’t exactly a thriller trope. Still, it sounds like a heart-pounding story. I know my curiosity’s piqued, and I hope yours is, too. Please use those sharing buttons to help Harmony spread the word. Check out the links to Interludes and Interludes 2. And consider leaving her a note of encouragement below. Grazie!
Thank you for sharing this teaser, Harmony. Love the choosing of the storm chaser too. Its bringing action into the story. Fear, love and unpredictable action are depending each other. Michael
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Great point about bringing action into the story. Thanks for stopping by, Michael.
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Thank you too Staci! Enjoy your week. Michael
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You, too. 🙂
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🙂🙂
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So true. I always like to add more into the story than the obvious romantic curve. Thanks, Michael. Have a wonderful week 🙂
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Thank you Harmony. You too!
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Congratulations on your new book, Harmony – I so enjoyed reading your fascinating biography. What an amazing life you’ve led. Toni x
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Her background is fascinating. If you’d like a deeper dive, I highly recommend her book, Jewel in the Mud: Zen Musings. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Aww, thanks, Toni. Life has certainly not been boring! lols 🙂
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Great excerpt, Im very curious!
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I felt the same way after reading the excerpt, Denise. (I guess that’s the whole point. lol) Thanks!
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Yay! So pleased I’ve piqued your curiosity. Thanks, Denise 🙂
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What a wonderful idea to use prompt cards for your stories, Harmony! The word counts work as teasers to your final climax! It sounds hot! Best luck to your new book!
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I agree on all counts. Thanks, Miriam!
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You’re welcome, Staci!
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So glad you like the ideas and the sound of the teasers. Thanks, Mirriam 🙂
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Your idea is inspiring. People can do a variation of that idea!! 🙂
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Oh, these stories sound intense and, er, hot (to use a pretty bland word!)… Just what I need to get me through a cold Australian winter 🙂
So interesting to learn about how you get your writing ideas. I too have used prompts in the past – it’s amazing how your crative juices can get sparked sometimes, isn’t it?!
Great showcase, Staci – I’m going to add Interludes to my TBR pile 😉
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I never used prompts until recent years, and now I swear by them. And it never fails to amaze me how many different stories/genres we can get from just one prompt. So glad you like the sound of the ideas and the book. Sorry about your growing TBR pile! Thanks, Jessica 🙂
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The TBR pile is kinda at the point where it’d be nice to break my leg or something so I could have a few weeks off reading 🙂
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I’d probably need a few years at this point. Believe me, I get it.
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I love that you chose “hot” as the word, Jess. Bland or not, that’s exactly right. So glad you dropped by and added the book to your TBR list.
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Great feature, Staci!
Sounds good, Harmony! I preordered! 🙂
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Yay! Thanks, Felicia! Doing my happy dance here 🙂
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That’s wonderful, Felicia! Thanks so much!
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An excellent excerpt, Harmony. I love the idea of storm chasers. What a very cool selection Storymatic gave you, LOL.
Wishing you all the best with Interludes 2!
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Storymatic does sound like a fun way to come up with story fodder, doesn’t it? And I love what she did with her prompts. Thanks, Mae.
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I gave myself a rule that I couldn’t put a card back if I didn’t like it … I had to come up with something that fit the book’s theme regardless, lols! Glad you like the Storm Chasers! Thanks Mae 🙂
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I’d be so tempted to put cards back…
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I was!!😂
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Lovely to see Harmony’s new book featured here, Staci.
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Thanks, Robbie. It’s lovely to see you here, too 😁
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I’m always happy to host people. Thanks for dropping by!
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The word count–how clever is that! And I love the excerpt.
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The word count seems to have worked well on the original Interludes, so I thought, why not give it another go? Thanks, Jacqui 😊
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I thought it was clever, too. Thanks, Jacqui.
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A most excellent excerpt, Harmony! I have already preordered my copy and can’t wait to dive into this sizzling collection of short erotic stories! Thank you for hosting today, Staci!
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Yay! Thanks so much, Jan. I’m excited over here 😁
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“Sizzling” sounds about right, Jan. Thanks for stopping by.
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That’s a great excerpt, Harmony. Wishing you great success with this one.
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So pleased you like the excerpt. Thanks, Craig 😊
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I loved the excerpt, too, Craig. Glad this was the one she chose for me. Thanks for wishing Harmony well.
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Wow, that was a great excerpt, Harmony! Makes me want to go get lost in a bad storm and pray for rescue! 😀 Wishing you much success with this release. And if I haven’t said so before, great cover!
Super post, Staci & Harmony! Sharing! 🙂
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You can’t say it too many times, lols! Thanks, Marcia 😊
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My thoughts, exactly! 😀 And you’re welcome. 🙂
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I do love a good storm, Marcia. And this one promises a bit more than rain. Thanks for dropping in.
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You’re welcome, Staci, and yeah, I got that feeling! 😀
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I love the idea of prompt cards, Harmony. The excerpt really draws in the reader. Staci, your comments are terrific. Well done everyone. 😁
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Glad the prompt cards idea appeals to you and that you like the excerpt. Thanks, John 😊
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😀
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I also thought those prompts were clever. Thanks for leaving Harmony a note of support.
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Congratulations, Harmony. I pre-ordered earlier this month and cannot wait to read Interludes II. Using prompt cards is a novel approach, which adds even more intrigue to the collection. Thank you, Staci, for featuring Harmony. ♥
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Yay! Doing another happy dance. Thanks, Gwen 😊
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Couldn’t agree more, Gwen. It was a fascinating way to choose story topics. Thanks for stopping by.
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Such a cool idea using the prompt cards to write the stories. Best wishes on the new release, Harmony!
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I had fun turning the prompts into stories. Thanks, Teri 😊
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That seems to be the general consensus. Prompt cards are cool. Thanks, Teri.
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I love the format. And, 😳 it sounds so steamy! Much success, Harmony ❤️
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Thanks so much, Tessa 😊
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I read the first one, Tessa. “Steamy” is right! Thanks.
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Dark and stormy nights… Wishing you all the best on your upcoming release!
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That made me think of Snoopy, which is SO WRONG given this subject matter. But you’re right, Joan; there is something about a dark and stormy night.
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🙂
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Dark and stormy, indeed! Te he hee. Thanks, Joan 🙂
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It sounds steamy! Best of luck to Ms Kent on the upcoming release of this collection.
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That’s one way of putting it, Priscilla. Harmony can definitely turn up the heat!
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Thanks, Priscilla 🙂
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Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks so much for the reblog 🙂
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I’m hooked… thanks Staci!
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Delighted to hear that!
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Yay! Doing my (somewhat gimpy) happy dance! Thanks, Jaye and Anita 🙂
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Thanks so much for hosting me and my newest book today, Staci. It’s a pleasure and an honour. 🙂
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The pleasure was all mine, Harmony. Wishing you much luck! ❤️
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