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March 23, 2011
Guest Blogging: This Ain't Your Grandma's Tequila Worm
Just a quick note: I'm guest blogging about Habu Sake today over at "Coffee & Porn in the Morning" (which is NOT an actual porn site, they just post some rather tasty mancandy on a regular basis. My blog entry is safe for work, some of the others are NSFW, but labeled accordingly).
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
March 22, 2011
NOW AVAILABLE: With the Band
With the Band is now available from Loose Id, LLC!
The book will only be available directly from Loose Id for a few weeks, but more links will be added to my website when they're available.
BLURB:
Hard rock band Schadenfreude is finally on the verge of the success that's eluded them for the last several years. With Aaron McClure as their new lead singer, nothing's going to stop them…except maybe a steamy, secret relationship between Aaron and bassist Bastian Koehler. Aaron knows all too well what can happen when band members get involved with each other. After all, his last band was a casualty of his last relationship, and Schadenfreude forbids band members from dating for that very reason. But Bastian is too hot to resist, and besides, it's just sex, so what's the harm?
The book will only be available directly from Loose Id for a few weeks, but more links will be added to my website when they're available.BLURB:
Hard rock band Schadenfreude is finally on the verge of the success that's eluded them for the last several years. With Aaron McClure as their new lead singer, nothing's going to stop them…except maybe a steamy, secret relationship between Aaron and bassist Bastian Koehler. Aaron knows all too well what can happen when band members get involved with each other. After all, his last band was a casualty of his last relationship, and Schadenfreude forbids band members from dating for that very reason. But Bastian is too hot to resist, and besides, it's just sex, so what's the harm?
Bastian has just gotten out of a long relationship with his volatile ex-fiancée when Aaron catches his eye. The sexy singer is irresistible, and in spite of the potential for strife within the band if this comes out, Bastian can't help himself.
Their passion in the bedroom is rivaled only by their ambition as musicians, though, and pretty soon, it's going to tear them, and Schadenfreude apart, if they can't get back to playing with the band.
March 20, 2011
Review: Light Switch
The Pagan & Pen Book Reviews posted a lovely review of Light Switch, and gave it a Reviewer Top Pick rating.
"It's a novel that will have you reading it again and again and again. These are characters that stay with you, and this is a story that resonates on the deepest levels of your soul."The entire review is here.
March 19, 2011
Quick Update
Apologies to my loyal blog minions for the lack of entries lately! I've been up to my ears in finishing a few projects, not to mention starting a few, and my parents are in town right now. I expect to have some pictures up from our island adventures, probably tomorrow, but for now, I'm calling it a night.
In the next few months, expect a lot of updates relating to book releases.
This is what's coming down the pipe between now and the end of June:
With the Band, March 22
Getting off the Ground, April 3Nine-tenths of the Law (paperback), April 5Infinity Pools, May 1Denied (short story), May 15A.J.'s Angel, May 31The Distance Between Us (paperback), June 7Damaged Goods, June 14Static, June 26Changing Plans (paperback), June 25 (tent.)Needless to say, it's going to be crazy over the next few months! Anyway, bear with me for the next week or so, and I'll be back to regular postings. Expect some mancandy in between Okinawa pictures and book releases, not to mention my usual rants and ramblings. The usual fun and frivolity you've come to expect here at AINW.
For now, here's Jared Leto in shackles...
Why? Why not. ;)
In the next few months, expect a lot of updates relating to book releases.
This is what's coming down the pipe between now and the end of June:
With the Band, March 22
Getting off the Ground, April 3Nine-tenths of the Law (paperback), April 5Infinity Pools, May 1Denied (short story), May 15A.J.'s Angel, May 31The Distance Between Us (paperback), June 7Damaged Goods, June 14Static, June 26Changing Plans (paperback), June 25 (tent.)Needless to say, it's going to be crazy over the next few months! Anyway, bear with me for the next week or so, and I'll be back to regular postings. Expect some mancandy in between Okinawa pictures and book releases, not to mention my usual rants and ramblings. The usual fun and frivolity you've come to expect here at AINW.
For now, here's Jared Leto in shackles...
Why? Why not. ;)
March 13, 2011
Coming Soon: Static
Just a quick announcement to say Static will be available from Amber Allure in late June. This will be a bit different from other books on my list. It's technically urban fantasy with some M/M elements, and it's very light on the erotic content. More details to come, but I am really excited about this one!
March 11, 2011
Earthquake & Tsunami Info
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's e-mailed, pinged, tweeted, or otherwise contacted me to make sure we're all right. Since I'm heading to bed, and a lot of my friends and family are just now waking up, I wanted to put up a quick post so no one worries.
Okinawa was not directly affected by the quake. We're a few hundred miles south of mainland Japan, and didn't even feel it. We're under tsunami advisory, which basically means the beaches and low-lying areas are off limits, but otherwise, there isn't tremendous concern.
As far as we know, all of our friends and family on the mainland are safe and sound, and our thoughts are with those who are still awaiting news.
Thanks again to everyone who checked up on us. :)
Okinawa was not directly affected by the quake. We're a few hundred miles south of mainland Japan, and didn't even feel it. We're under tsunami advisory, which basically means the beaches and low-lying areas are off limits, but otherwise, there isn't tremendous concern.
As far as we know, all of our friends and family on the mainland are safe and sound, and our thoughts are with those who are still awaiting news.
Thanks again to everyone who checked up on us. :)
March 10, 2011
Cover Art: With the Band
With the Band is due out from Loose Id, LLC on March 22, and I just got the LOVELY cover art. Props to April Martinez for doing a badass job:
So thrilled with this cover! Links and blurbage to come - stay tuned!
So thrilled with this cover! Links and blurbage to come - stay tuned!
March 9, 2011
Bring on the Cornfields
So with Nebraska on the horizon and our time in Okinawa slowly drawing to a close (come on, we've got another 8 months; isn't like we're leaving tomorrow), a lot of my friends and family have been asking about what we're going to do in Nebraska, what we'll miss about Okinawa, etc.
What are we going to do there? Hard to say. Have to get there and figure it out. I'll still be writing full-time, Eddie will still be doing what he does, but when we're not working? Don't know. Omaha isn't exactly New York City, but every place has something interesting and something to do. We'll figure that out when we get there.
In the meantime, I thought I'd put together a couple of top 10 lists. First, the top 10 things I'm going to miss about Okinawa. Then, the top 10 things I'm looking forward to about being back in the States. Both in random order. Why? Because I feel like it. :D
The Top 10 Things I'm Going to Miss About Okinawa
Sam's by the Sea. Seriously, if you ever get to Okinawa, you must eat at this restaurant. It's awesome. Their curry soup alone is to die for, and their steak is divine.
Never being more than 30 minutes away from at least one castle and a bunch of beaches.Politeness. OMG you guys. Spend 3 months here and go back to the States, you'll be ready to punch people in the face for being snotty little buttmunches.
Palm trees & white sand beaches.Beach weather almost year round.Being really close to all kinds of foreign countries that we unfortunately didn't get to visit because of our crippling mortgage payment (grrr...).The bats. Huge fruit bats that are painfully adorable. I love them.Snorkeling in crystal clear water with puffer fish, lionfish, eels, cone snails, and all kinds of lovely/deadly critters.Shi shi dogs on every building, tombs on every corner, shrines on every trail.Crazy signs with cartoons on them that make the meaning difficult -- but amusing -- to try to interpret.
The Top 10 Things I'm Looking Forward to in The States
No longer living next door to an elementary school that insists on blasting its morning announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance at 8:30 in the morning.English. Written, spoken, ENGLISH.
Related to #2: Street signs in English, which means driving directions that read like Mapquest directions, as opposed to a scavenger hunt ("When you can see the Starbucks, turn about 45 degrees to your right and look down the alley for the red sign." No shit, those were actual directions to a restaurant.)Hopefully living in a domicile that is slightly larger than a postage stamp.Being able to attend author events and meet up with other writers.ROAD TRIPS!Being able to visit family without 24+ hours of flying and airport headaches.Not set in stone yet, but there's a very good chance I'll be getting a horse when we get to Nebraska. GOD I miss having horses!Tornado chasing. Oh, come on, you can't honestly be surprised.Not having to drive 20 minutes just to pick up the mail, which takes forever to get here in the first place.So, I'm going to miss Okinawa. No doubt about that. But living in the States again will have its perks, and I'm looking forward to the three years we'll spend in Nebraska.
And quite honestly, even if Nebraska is nothing but cornfields, it does have one very important thing going for it. One thing that will make it awesome. One thing I may even have to write in blood on the wall above my desk just to remind me, on those "OMG NEBRASKA SUCKS" days, how awesome it really is.
What is that one thing?
IT'S NOT VIRGINIA.
Apologies to any loyal blog minions who love the Commonwealth, but if I never live there again, it'll be too freaking soon.
Viva la Omaha!
What are we going to do there? Hard to say. Have to get there and figure it out. I'll still be writing full-time, Eddie will still be doing what he does, but when we're not working? Don't know. Omaha isn't exactly New York City, but every place has something interesting and something to do. We'll figure that out when we get there.
In the meantime, I thought I'd put together a couple of top 10 lists. First, the top 10 things I'm going to miss about Okinawa. Then, the top 10 things I'm looking forward to about being back in the States. Both in random order. Why? Because I feel like it. :D
The Top 10 Things I'm Going to Miss About Okinawa
Sam's by the Sea. Seriously, if you ever get to Okinawa, you must eat at this restaurant. It's awesome. Their curry soup alone is to die for, and their steak is divine.
Never being more than 30 minutes away from at least one castle and a bunch of beaches.Politeness. OMG you guys. Spend 3 months here and go back to the States, you'll be ready to punch people in the face for being snotty little buttmunches.
Palm trees & white sand beaches.Beach weather almost year round.Being really close to all kinds of foreign countries that we unfortunately didn't get to visit because of our crippling mortgage payment (grrr...).The bats. Huge fruit bats that are painfully adorable. I love them.Snorkeling in crystal clear water with puffer fish, lionfish, eels, cone snails, and all kinds of lovely/deadly critters.Shi shi dogs on every building, tombs on every corner, shrines on every trail.Crazy signs with cartoons on them that make the meaning difficult -- but amusing -- to try to interpret.
The Top 10 Things I'm Looking Forward to in The States
No longer living next door to an elementary school that insists on blasting its morning announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance at 8:30 in the morning.English. Written, spoken, ENGLISH.
Related to #2: Street signs in English, which means driving directions that read like Mapquest directions, as opposed to a scavenger hunt ("When you can see the Starbucks, turn about 45 degrees to your right and look down the alley for the red sign." No shit, those were actual directions to a restaurant.)Hopefully living in a domicile that is slightly larger than a postage stamp.Being able to attend author events and meet up with other writers.ROAD TRIPS!Being able to visit family without 24+ hours of flying and airport headaches.Not set in stone yet, but there's a very good chance I'll be getting a horse when we get to Nebraska. GOD I miss having horses!Tornado chasing. Oh, come on, you can't honestly be surprised.Not having to drive 20 minutes just to pick up the mail, which takes forever to get here in the first place.So, I'm going to miss Okinawa. No doubt about that. But living in the States again will have its perks, and I'm looking forward to the three years we'll spend in Nebraska.
And quite honestly, even if Nebraska is nothing but cornfields, it does have one very important thing going for it. One thing that will make it awesome. One thing I may even have to write in blood on the wall above my desk just to remind me, on those "OMG NEBRASKA SUCKS" days, how awesome it really is.
What is that one thing?
IT'S NOT VIRGINIA.
Apologies to any loyal blog minions who love the Commonwealth, but if I never live there again, it'll be too freaking soon.
Viva la Omaha!
March 8, 2011
Book Recommendation: Wicked Empress
Another of my author friends has an epically awesome book out this week. If you haven't read any of Anitra Lynn McLeod's Onic Empire series, you totally should.
Especially since Book 4, Wicked Empress, is now available.
BUY IT. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO.
Especially since Book 4, Wicked Empress, is now available.
BUY IT. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO.
March 6, 2011
Book Recommendation: Smoke
Okay, so vampire stories usually aren't my thing, but this book is the bomb. I mean, it's by Aislinn Kerry, so of course it's good.
Check it out:
Blurb:
Loving another man is a sin...but loving a vampire is worse...
Highly recommended.
Check it out:
Blurb:Loving another man is a sin...but loving a vampire is worse...
In deeply religious 19th-century Italy, Valentino knows that admitting his attraction to men, even to himself, could put him in grave danger. The church prefers to burn vampires to keep their congregation living in fear and paying their tithes, but a sinner like Val would also do in a pinch.
Val suppresses his sexual desires and joins the clergy, hoping to live a life of piety and devotion, until the day Dante, one of the devil's own vampires, comes to him begging to confess his sins. Val can't help his attraction to the vampire, and refuses to succumb to it, even as Dante tries to seduce him. But Val soon realizes he can no longer deny the truth of who he is, or what he wants.
In desperation, and putting his life on the line to save the soul of the vampire he loves, Val searches for proof that a man can be a vampire without being damned. But his questions soon attract the church's attention, and they arrest him, and also plan to make an example of him for the congregation to see.
Will Val face a horrific execution, or will Dante somehow be able to rescue him in time?
***Highly recommended.
