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June 7, 2018
Throwback Thursday!
I was so happy when I received this cover for Horizons, my first published novel through Dreamspinner Press. Back in 2009 we didn't have as many choices in stock shots, and photo manipulation was commonplace. I asked for a hunky Nordic-type for Clark, my closeted football player, and a serious professional to represent Jody, the out and proud emergency room physician who turned Clark's world upside down. This is what the art department created for me. Although I've had better covers since the...
May 30, 2018
Happy Release Day! The River City Chronicles by J. Scott Coatsworth
J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer magical realism book out:
A group of strangers meets at Ragazzi, an Italian restaurant, for a cooking lesson that will change them all. They quickly become intertwined in each other's lives, and a bit of magic touches each of them.
Meet Dave, the consultant who lost his partner; Matteo and Diego, the couple who run the restaurant; recently-widowed Carmelina; Marcos, a web designer getting too old for hook-ups; Ben, a trans author writing the Great American No...
May 25, 2018
Celebrate Community Sale!
In case you missed it, all three imprints are on sale for 30%. off. This includes pre-orders of Qui Es-Tu, Chyna? the French translation of Chyna Doll. Check out the huge selection at Dreamspinner Press, Harmony Ink, and DSP Publications.
May 14, 2018
Anniversary Sale!
Dreamspinner's anniversary sale continues with 35% off the entire store. Check out my back list here. They're also offering a coupon promotion for RT so you can get a double discount for a few days. The RT coupon runs May 15-20 as follows:
RT Booklovers Convention Coupon: $3.00 off $10.00 purchase using coupon RT10.
$4.00 off $15.00 using RT15.
$5.00 off $20.00 using RT20
This great deal includes pre-orders. You can browse the huge selection at the Dreamspinner Store.
May 10, 2018
Flash Sale!
Third Son is 50% off list price today and tomorrow (May 10-11) on the NineStar Press site only. Don't pass up the chance to grab this fast-paced thriller for half-price.
Here's what some reviewers have said about Third Son:
Diverse Reader: I just have to say, I loved this book so much! I honestly wouldn’t change anything about it, it was a perfect mix of romance, drama, intrigue and suspense! I couldn’t put it down!
Rainbow Book Reviews: Mickie B. Ashling has penned another w...
April 26, 2018
April 14, 2018
Daily Deal!
A Horizons Series NovellaZeb Araneda leaves his privileged but closely supervised life in the Philippines to study architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where his new roommate is openly gay Luca Dilorio.
Alex Boulet is a successful print model who appears to have it all, but on closer inspection, the ready smile never reaches his mesmerizing gree...
April 2, 2018
Storewide Sale!
Happy April everyone! Dreamspinner Press is offering 30% off all books for the next few days. Take advantage of this great sale to catch up, stock up, or pre-order upcoming releases from your favorite authors. My entire backlist is part of this sale. Here are the latest releases.
A Horizons Series NovellaZeb Araneda leaves his privileged but closely supervised life in the Philippines to study architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where his new roommate is ope...
March 11, 2018
Daily Deal!
Today's 99 cent Daily Deal features Yesterday, my historical romance (circa 1978) set in Pakistan and Iran. The daily deal will run one minute shy of 24 hours from midnight (3/11) Eastern Time to 11:59 PM ET.
Blurb
In June of 1978, Grady Ormond, eighteen-year-old son of diplomat Peter Ormond, accompanies his father to his new posting as US Ambassador to Pakistan. Neighboring Iran is on the brink of a civil war, with the monarchy in danger of being overthrown.
Grady will be leaving for New...
February 16, 2018
Happy Year of the Dog!
Happy Chinese New Year! 2018 is the year of the dog. Anyone who reads my work knows I'm a firm believer in the Chinese zodiac. Here's some interesting information on this sign courtesy of Holy Mountain Trading Company. Direct link is at the bottom of the page.
Among the animal zodiac, Dog individuals are the most humanitarian. To the Chinese, Dogs represent justice and equality. These are the givers in life, prepared to sacrifice their own dreams, ambitions and desires for the sake of others,...
