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March 31, 2016
Live Author Chat, Tonight!
Join me tonight, Thursday, March 31st, from 10:00 – 11:00pm, PDT, GMT – 7 For a Live Author Chat at the Rainbow Gold Reviews 2nd Anniversary Facebook Bash! Me and author Renae Kaye will be kicking off the 24 hour Marathon Chat event that will be full of PRIZES and talented people in our queer lit community from around the world! I’ve donated free copies of “Percolation, Poetry, and Passion” and…
March 15, 2016
March 10, 2016
Less Than Three Press Book Haul!So, I’m not only an author at...
Less Than Three Press Book Haul!
So, I’m not only an author at @lessthanthreepress, I’m a happy customer. I gladly pass back my earnings in exchange for
awesome, high-quality, and completely unique queer lit that you just
can’t find anywhere else.
Right now they are having a Paperback Clear-Out Sale
where select titles are 50% off! I picked up some massive anthologies
and books, and can’t wait to have them in my greedy little reader
hands…
They’re also having a lot of titles going out of print that can be picked up at the 40% off End of Life Sale. You can check out all the deals here! Paperbacks, as long as they last, and End of Life titles until March 31st :)
Super excited to read @maderr‘s highly acclaimed Dance with the Devil and @grahamlore‘s sci-fi Creation Debt, and to sample tons of other amazing authors’ work! :D
March 6, 2016
February 23, 2016
♡ Genderqueer high fashion model, Rain Dove ♡
a beautiful...
♡ Genderqueer high fashion model, Rain Dove ♡
a beautiful visual inspiration for the agender main character in my WIP
February 21, 2016
February 20, 2016
February 19, 2016
Alternatives to Book Piracy
I understand your plight. You are completely broke. You can’t afford that Shiny New Book that everyone is talking about. Obviously you are entitled to read it. You are entitled to read it right now, for free, and the consequences be damned! Right?!
I hate to break it to you, sunshine, but you are entitled to nothing. However, here are some ways you can get your hands on the book you so desire, while taking into account the immense amount of work the author has put into it.
The Library
The library is very accommodating with bringing in new books. Heck, if you let them know early enough that you want the book, they may be able to have it available for release date! Check with your public library, and your school library if you have one. Librarians are awesome people, they are not scary at all, and libraries REALLY get a kick out of being used. Libraries also rotate their stock fairly regularly, and library book sales are so super awesome, I can’t even begin to describe them.
Used Book Stores
This requires some waiting *gasp* but, it allows you to buy the book at a discount, usually in support of a good cause. It also makes sure that somewhere, someone paid for the book from a book store or the publisher. This is important in making sure that the author gets to eat. You can also look on Kijiji - using your safe Kijiji practices.
Borrow It
You have a friend. Your friend buys the book. You ask very nicely to borrow the book. You treat the book with love and respect. You read it, and return it in pristine condition. Some books you can also borrow via Kindle or Nook, though not all of them. You also have the option of websites like Paperback Swap, which lets you swap your own books with other people.
Obtain an ARC
I mean legally here, people. Through Edelweiss or NetGalley or one of the other book review sites. The way you pay for your copy here is by writing a review and spreading the word about the book you just read. Especially right around launch day, because those sales are SO important to the author. You can sign up for sites like NetGalley and just request books without writing reviews, but you won’t get very far.
See, wasn’t that easy?
Also, authors and publishers often have giveaways for titles, new and blacklist.
