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September 6, 2015
Making It Work - The Best Writing Advice I Can Give (Yes, I used the dreaded 'it")
In looking back on my earlier work, I have to say I'm appalled at all the "newbie" mistakes I made. Since that time I've immersed myself in learning how to be a better writer. Each bit of writing advice I grasped with both hands, screaming, "This is the greatest thing ever!"
Until the next concept came along.
In some cases, what I learned was pure gold, and enhanced my writing, in others, I had to rip out all the changes I'd just made after spending two days crying over how the story was no longer mine. All that torrential downpour of advice and ideas becomes overwhelming for a writer determined to give readers the best work she can produce.
But... post A seems like the answers to my writing prayers... until I read post B, that entirely negates post A's advice. Each poster, each "how too" author firmly believes in their methods, and others do too, to the point where the message that comes across is: "This is the ONLY correct way to do this, and if you DON'T do it exactly this way, you're wrong and your writing will suck."
Then I further muddied the waters with an editing course, and thus perpetuated my own version of "do it this way."
Yesterday something happened to me that hasn't happened in a very long time: I fell for a book based on cover and blurb, that is not something I normally read. In fact, I can't understand why I wasn't put off by the concept, as I usually am. Against my better judgement, I bought the book, fully intending it to be a DNF.
I stayed up until 3 AM reading. I don't stay up until 3 AM unless there's a medical emergency. But I did. And I woke at 7 AM to read more.
A few minutes ago I breathed a satisfied sigh when I finished the story. Know what I read?
Autonomous body parts
Invalid simultaneous action
Head hopping
Shallow POV
Lots of showing instead of telling
Telling what should have been revealed in dialog
Repeated word usage
"Looked"
"Knew"
"Felt"
Internal thoughts that were both italicized and then "she thought to herself"
Typos
Inconsistent dialect
Several "big misunderstandings"
Poorly educated prairie settlers who sounded just like the local wealthy former professor
Multiple POVs
Inconsistent pacing
Sentences ending in "it"
In short, I muddled through just about every single situation I've had grilled into me that you cannot do and have a successful story.
You know what?
I COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN!
You know why?
Because the characters were so endearing, and I became so invested in them, that none of that mattered. Then it occurred to me to check the date the book was published and cross reference other books from that period.
Guess what, folks? The books I grew up reading were pretty much all written this way. And I loved them.
Now when I write, I'm so focused on word choice, sentence structure, etc. that I'm in danger of losing the reason why I began writing in the first place: because I love books, have stories inside me, and love sharing the people living in my brain.
I myself have, with the best of intentions, offered writing advice on this blog. But the best advice I can give is this:
Follow your heart. Tell the story that's in you to tell. Continue to read the blogs that help you improve your craft, but remember that you do not have to take every bit of advice offered. Do what works for you. If we all listened to and heeded the exact same advice, we'd have 40,000 authors who all sounded the same.
Write what's in your heart. Create awesome stories about people readers can relate to, be they everyday folks or superstars. But all the writing advice in the world cannot take the place of a dedicated, passionate writer, who follows their vision.
Until the next concept came along.
In some cases, what I learned was pure gold, and enhanced my writing, in others, I had to rip out all the changes I'd just made after spending two days crying over how the story was no longer mine. All that torrential downpour of advice and ideas becomes overwhelming for a writer determined to give readers the best work she can produce.
But... post A seems like the answers to my writing prayers... until I read post B, that entirely negates post A's advice. Each poster, each "how too" author firmly believes in their methods, and others do too, to the point where the message that comes across is: "This is the ONLY correct way to do this, and if you DON'T do it exactly this way, you're wrong and your writing will suck."
Then I further muddied the waters with an editing course, and thus perpetuated my own version of "do it this way."
Yesterday something happened to me that hasn't happened in a very long time: I fell for a book based on cover and blurb, that is not something I normally read. In fact, I can't understand why I wasn't put off by the concept, as I usually am. Against my better judgement, I bought the book, fully intending it to be a DNF.
I stayed up until 3 AM reading. I don't stay up until 3 AM unless there's a medical emergency. But I did. And I woke at 7 AM to read more.
A few minutes ago I breathed a satisfied sigh when I finished the story. Know what I read?
Autonomous body parts
Invalid simultaneous action
Head hopping
Shallow POV
Lots of showing instead of telling
Telling what should have been revealed in dialog
Repeated word usage
"Looked"
"Knew"
"Felt"
Internal thoughts that were both italicized and then "she thought to herself"
Typos
Inconsistent dialect
Several "big misunderstandings"
Poorly educated prairie settlers who sounded just like the local wealthy former professor
Multiple POVs
Inconsistent pacing
Sentences ending in "it"
In short, I muddled through just about every single situation I've had grilled into me that you cannot do and have a successful story.
You know what?
I COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN!
You know why?
Because the characters were so endearing, and I became so invested in them, that none of that mattered. Then it occurred to me to check the date the book was published and cross reference other books from that period.
Guess what, folks? The books I grew up reading were pretty much all written this way. And I loved them.
Now when I write, I'm so focused on word choice, sentence structure, etc. that I'm in danger of losing the reason why I began writing in the first place: because I love books, have stories inside me, and love sharing the people living in my brain.
I myself have, with the best of intentions, offered writing advice on this blog. But the best advice I can give is this:
Follow your heart. Tell the story that's in you to tell. Continue to read the blogs that help you improve your craft, but remember that you do not have to take every bit of advice offered. Do what works for you. If we all listened to and heeded the exact same advice, we'd have 40,000 authors who all sounded the same.
Write what's in your heart. Create awesome stories about people readers can relate to, be they everyday folks or superstars. But all the writing advice in the world cannot take the place of a dedicated, passionate writer, who follows their vision.
August 16, 2015
Exciting News for Duet
First Dreamspinner Press translated Duet into Italian, and on September 1 the story of the bold Scottish Highlander and the reserved English tutor will be available in French!
Aillil Callaghan est un Highlander et, malgré le décret anglais, il refuse de renoncer à ses traditions. Bravant l’interdit, il porte donc fièrement le tartan rouge et vert de son clan en attendant de devenir laird, de rétablir l’honneur de son nom et de libérer l’Écosse de la tyrannie. Un Anglais sous son toit ? Quelle abomination ! Pourtant, l’enseignant engagé par son père pour ses plus jeunes fils a un talent que convoite l’héritier Callaghan.
Malcolm Byerly, professeur et musicien, a fui son Kent natal pour protéger un secret dans un emploi tranquille. Il n’avait pas prévu de rencontrer le frère aîné de ses jeunes élèves, un barbare écossais qui hait les Anglais – et cache un cœur d’or et une âme d’artiste sous son aspect abrupt.
Rapprochés par leur amour de la musique, deux hommes venus de mondes différents aplanissent les obstacles existant entre eux. Le père d’Aillil menace de les séparer, mais ils sont finalement vaincus par un autre ennemi, bien plus implacable. Leurs noms accolés entrent dans la légende.
Deux siècles plus tard, Billy Byerly, violoniste en tournée, arrive au château Callaghan où il se sent étrangement chez lui. D’après la légende, un fantôme hante les murs en attendant le retour de son amant. Billy ne croit ni aux contes de fées ni à l’amour éternel.
Mais le Laird Disparu l’a déjà revendiqué pour sien.
Find Duo now on Dreamspinner Press's Coming Soon page!
Aillil Callaghan est un Highlander et, malgré le décret anglais, il refuse de renoncer à ses traditions. Bravant l’interdit, il porte donc fièrement le tartan rouge et vert de son clan en attendant de devenir laird, de rétablir l’honneur de son nom et de libérer l’Écosse de la tyrannie. Un Anglais sous son toit ? Quelle abomination ! Pourtant, l’enseignant engagé par son père pour ses plus jeunes fils a un talent que convoite l’héritier Callaghan.
Malcolm Byerly, professeur et musicien, a fui son Kent natal pour protéger un secret dans un emploi tranquille. Il n’avait pas prévu de rencontrer le frère aîné de ses jeunes élèves, un barbare écossais qui hait les Anglais – et cache un cœur d’or et une âme d’artiste sous son aspect abrupt.
Rapprochés par leur amour de la musique, deux hommes venus de mondes différents aplanissent les obstacles existant entre eux. Le père d’Aillil menace de les séparer, mais ils sont finalement vaincus par un autre ennemi, bien plus implacable. Leurs noms accolés entrent dans la légende.
Deux siècles plus tard, Billy Byerly, violoniste en tournée, arrive au château Callaghan où il se sent étrangement chez lui. D’après la légende, un fantôme hante les murs en attendant le retour de son amant. Billy ne croit ni aux contes de fées ni à l’amour éternel.
Mais le Laird Disparu l’a déjà revendiqué pour sien.
Find Duo now on Dreamspinner Press's Coming Soon page!
August 11, 2015
Redemption Made the Bestseller List at All Romance Ebooks!
I received a very nice e-mail from All Romance Ebooks, telling me that Redemption (Diversion 5) is a bestseller!
Find Redemption at All Romance Ebooks.
Find Redemption at All Romance Ebooks.
There Are Reviews, and Then There's This!!!
Every time I release a new novel I worry how readers will like it. Redemption (Diversion 5), is no exception. Lucky and Bo have quite a fan base now, and if I treat the guys too badly, I'll hear about it.
So far reviews have been positive, and then there's one from Sinfully Sexy Reviews. Here is some of what reviewer Alan had to say:
Thank you, Alan, and Sinfully Sexy Reviews.
Read entire review here.
Redemption, now available from Rocky Ridge Books and your favorite ebook sellers.
So far reviews have been positive, and then there's one from Sinfully Sexy Reviews. Here is some of what reviewer Alan had to say:
"There is absolutely no question that this beautifully-written evocative book is a five-star read and a page-turner. I read it in one sitting and miss it already.Wow. Just...Wow!
Therefore, I recommend it from the very depths of my heart and soul. Ms. Winters’ writing is one of the top reasons that I read gay fiction, or, in fact, any books at all."
Thank you, Alan, and Sinfully Sexy Reviews.
Read entire review here.
Redemption, now available from Rocky Ridge Books and your favorite ebook sellers.
August 8, 2015
Redemption Release Day and Review!
Today is release day for Redemption (Diversion 5), and it's gotten it's first reviews!
Living is the easy part.
Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should have stayed south of the border. Especially when the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau places Bo into rehab, and Lucky’s facing both therapy and an inquiry into a fatal shooting. Watching over his shoulder for a vengeful drug lord or a cartel don calling in favors leaves him scarcely able to imagine a future for them as agents, or as a couple.
Bo Schollenberger once had a vision for their life together, but he’s bowed beneath the weight of his undercover work. Lucky’s hanging on by his deeply chewed fingernails, clinging to hope by making Bo’s dreams of a home into reality. The last thing he needs is a phone call from a dangerous man who knows too much, summoning him back to Mexico for “an early Christmas present.”
Not when the SNB brass asks tough questions, like “How well do you know your partner?”
***
Melanie Marshall awarded five stars and had this to say at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words:
Read the review in its entirety here:
Renee at Reviews by Jessewave awarded 4.2 stars and had this to say:
Find Redemption at Rocky Ridge Books, and other e-tailers:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Amazon FR
Amazon IT
Amazon CA
Amazon AU
Amazon JP
All Romance Ebooks
Living is the easy part.
Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should have stayed south of the border. Especially when the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau places Bo into rehab, and Lucky’s facing both therapy and an inquiry into a fatal shooting. Watching over his shoulder for a vengeful drug lord or a cartel don calling in favors leaves him scarcely able to imagine a future for them as agents, or as a couple.
Bo Schollenberger once had a vision for their life together, but he’s bowed beneath the weight of his undercover work. Lucky’s hanging on by his deeply chewed fingernails, clinging to hope by making Bo’s dreams of a home into reality. The last thing he needs is a phone call from a dangerous man who knows too much, summoning him back to Mexico for “an early Christmas present.”
Not when the SNB brass asks tough questions, like “How well do you know your partner?”
***
Melanie Marshall awarded five stars and had this to say at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words:
"I am so in love with this book that if I had a copy in paperback I would be drawing little hearts all over it like a schoolgirl. You know, those big fat ones drawn with pink or red markers. Silly? You bet. Heartfelt? Absolutely."Wow! What a great endorsement. Thank you, Melanie.
Read the review in its entirety here:
Renee at Reviews by Jessewave awarded 4.2 stars and had this to say:
"Those of you who are a fan of this series will close this book with a happy sigh and look forward to the next chapter."Read entire review here:
Find Redemption at Rocky Ridge Books, and other e-tailers:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Amazon FR
Amazon IT
Amazon CA
Amazon AU
Amazon JP
All Romance Ebooks
August 1, 2015
Redemption (Diversion 5) Now Available for Pre-order and a Giveaway Tour!
At long last I get to say that Redemption (Diversion 5) is available for pre-order at Amazon and All Romance Ebooks. I also get to show off the purdy new cover from amazing artist L.C. Chase.
Living is the easy part.
Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should have stayed south of the border. Especially when the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau places Bo into rehab, and Lucky’s facing both therapy and an inquiry into a fatal shooting. Watching over his shoulder for a vengeful drug lord or a cartel don calling in favors leaves him scarcely able to imagine a future for them as agents, or as a couple.
Bo Schollenberger once had a vision for their life together, but he’s bowed beneath the weight of his undercover work. Lucky’s hanging on by his deeply chewed fingernails, clinging to hope by making Bo’s dreams of a home into reality. The last thing he needs is a phone call from a dangerous man who knows too much, summoning him back to Mexico for “an early Christmas present.”
Not when the SNB brass asks tough questions, like “How well do you know your partner?”
A cover real book tour and rafflecopter raffle is going on now at these fine blogs:
Tour Dates & Stops: August 1, 2015
Parker Williams
Book Reviews and More by Kathy
BFD Book Blog
Mikky’s World of Books
MM Good Book Reviews
Wake Up Your Wild Side
Bayou Book Junkie
The Hat Party
Jessie G. Books
The Jena Wade
Christy Loves 2 Read
Inked Rainbow Reads
Molly Lolly
TTC Books and More
Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words
Iyana Jenna
Andrew Q. Gordon
Boy Meets Boy Reviews
Ogitchida Book Blog
Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews
Reviews by Jessewave
Velvet Panic
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Amazon FR
Amazon IT
Amazon CA
Amazon AU
Amazon JP
All Romance Ebooks
Living is the easy part.Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should have stayed south of the border. Especially when the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau places Bo into rehab, and Lucky’s facing both therapy and an inquiry into a fatal shooting. Watching over his shoulder for a vengeful drug lord or a cartel don calling in favors leaves him scarcely able to imagine a future for them as agents, or as a couple.
Bo Schollenberger once had a vision for their life together, but he’s bowed beneath the weight of his undercover work. Lucky’s hanging on by his deeply chewed fingernails, clinging to hope by making Bo’s dreams of a home into reality. The last thing he needs is a phone call from a dangerous man who knows too much, summoning him back to Mexico for “an early Christmas present.”
Not when the SNB brass asks tough questions, like “How well do you know your partner?”
A cover real book tour and rafflecopter raffle is going on now at these fine blogs:
Tour Dates & Stops: August 1, 2015
Parker Williams
Book Reviews and More by Kathy
BFD Book Blog
Mikky’s World of Books
MM Good Book Reviews
Wake Up Your Wild Side
Bayou Book Junkie
The Hat Party
Jessie G. Books
The Jena Wade
Christy Loves 2 Read
Inked Rainbow Reads
Molly Lolly
TTC Books and More
Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words
Iyana Jenna
Andrew Q. Gordon
Boy Meets Boy Reviews
Ogitchida Book Blog
Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews
Reviews by Jessewave
Velvet Panic
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Amazon FR
Amazon IT
Amazon CA
Amazon AU
Amazon JP
All Romance Ebooks
Diversion Sale!
In honor of the upcoming Redemption (Diversion Book 5) release on August 8, from now until August 20 you can get Diversion (Diversion Book 1) at the discounted price of .99 cents. So if you haven't yet read the series, now is a good time to get started.
There are good guys, bad guys, and then there’s Lucky.
Former drug trafficker Richmond “Lucky” Lucklighter flaunts his past like a badge of honor. He speaks his mind, doesn’t play nice, and flirts with disaster while working off his sentence with the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau. If he can keep out of trouble a while longer he’ll be a free man–after he trains his replacement.
Textbook-quoting, by the book Bo Schollenberger is everything Lucky isn’t. Lucky slurps coffee, Bo lives caffeine free. Lucky worships bacon, Bo eats tofu. Lucky trusts no one, Bo calls suspects by first name. Yet when the chips are down on their shared case of breaking up a drug diversion ring, they may have more in common than they believe.
Two men. Close quarters. Friction results in heat. But Lucky scoffs at partnerships, no matter how thrilling the roller-coaster. Bo has two months to break down Lucky’s defenses… and seconds are ticking by.
Find Diversion here at Rocky Ridge Books, with links provided there for other e-tailers.
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Amazon CA
Amazon AU
Amazon FR
Amazon IT
All Romance Ebooks
There are good guys, bad guys, and then there’s Lucky.
Former drug trafficker Richmond “Lucky” Lucklighter flaunts his past like a badge of honor. He speaks his mind, doesn’t play nice, and flirts with disaster while working off his sentence with the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau. If he can keep out of trouble a while longer he’ll be a free man–after he trains his replacement.
Textbook-quoting, by the book Bo Schollenberger is everything Lucky isn’t. Lucky slurps coffee, Bo lives caffeine free. Lucky worships bacon, Bo eats tofu. Lucky trusts no one, Bo calls suspects by first name. Yet when the chips are down on their shared case of breaking up a drug diversion ring, they may have more in common than they believe.
Two men. Close quarters. Friction results in heat. But Lucky scoffs at partnerships, no matter how thrilling the roller-coaster. Bo has two months to break down Lucky’s defenses… and seconds are ticking by.
Find Diversion here at Rocky Ridge Books, with links provided there for other e-tailers.
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Amazon CA
Amazon AU
Amazon FR
Amazon IT
All Romance Ebooks
July 28, 2015
Enter to Win a Copy of Redemption (Diversion 5)
It's getting close to book release time, and that means contests for giveaways!
Hurry on over to Stumbling Over Chaos and get your name entered in a drawing for an ebook copy of Redemption, set to publish August 8. And while you're there, say "Hi" to Chris and the kitties!
Living is the easy part.
Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should have stayed south of the border. Especially when the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau places Bo into rehab, and Lucky’s facing both therapy and an inquiry into a fatal shooting. Watching over his shoulder for a vengeful drug lord or a cartel don calling in favors leaves him scarcely able to imagine a future for them as agents, or as a couple.
Bo Schollenberger once had a vision for their life together, but he’s bowed beneath the weight of his undercover work. Lucky’s hanging on by his deeply chewed fingernails, clinging to hope by making Bo’s dreams of a home into reality. The last thing he needs is a phone call from a dangerous man who knows too much, summoning him back to Mexico for “an early Christmas present.”
Not when the SNB brass asks tough questions, like “How well do you know your partner?”
Redemption, available August 8 from Rocky Ridge Books.
Hurry on over to Stumbling Over Chaos and get your name entered in a drawing for an ebook copy of Redemption, set to publish August 8. And while you're there, say "Hi" to Chris and the kitties!
Living is the easy part.
Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should have stayed south of the border. Especially when the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau places Bo into rehab, and Lucky’s facing both therapy and an inquiry into a fatal shooting. Watching over his shoulder for a vengeful drug lord or a cartel don calling in favors leaves him scarcely able to imagine a future for them as agents, or as a couple.
Bo Schollenberger once had a vision for their life together, but he’s bowed beneath the weight of his undercover work. Lucky’s hanging on by his deeply chewed fingernails, clinging to hope by making Bo’s dreams of a home into reality. The last thing he needs is a phone call from a dangerous man who knows too much, summoning him back to Mexico for “an early Christmas present.”
Not when the SNB brass asks tough questions, like “How well do you know your partner?”
Redemption, available August 8 from Rocky Ridge Books.
July 21, 2015
Awesome Sale on P.D. Singer's Spokes!
Any Tour de France fans out there? Well, in honor of this year's race, my dear friend P.D. Singer has marked down her m/m romance cycling novel to a mere .99 cents.
Awesome book. Awesome price. Now's the time to buy!
Pro cyclist Luca Biondi lives for the race. For the star of Team Antano-Clark, victory lies within his grasp—if he can outdistance 200 other hopefuls, avoid suspicion from race officials, and keep his lieutenant more friend than foe. Luca also has secrets, and eyes for amateur cyclist and journalist Christopher Nye.
Christopher understands Luca’s need to keep their relationship under wraps, but chafes at hiding in the shadows of his lover’s career. He’s ready to cheer Luca’s victories, but he knows too well how triumph can turn to tears. While Christopher’s heart sees Luca the man, his inner journalist—and his editor—sees the cycling world’s biggest scoop.
From the jagged curves of the Colorado Rockies to the viciously steep Belgian hills, Luca can ride out any bumps—except rumors.
A few words in the wrong ear could crash everything. With miles between them, hints of scandal, and Luca’s fierce need to guard his reputation, a journalist might have to let go of the biggest story of his career or risk forcing his lover to abandon the race. Christopher and Luca face a path more treacherous than any road to the summit in the Italian Alps.
Available from Rocky Ridge Books, Amazon,Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Apple, All Romance Ebooks
Awesome book. Awesome price. Now's the time to buy!
Pro cyclist Luca Biondi lives for the race. For the star of Team Antano-Clark, victory lies within his grasp—if he can outdistance 200 other hopefuls, avoid suspicion from race officials, and keep his lieutenant more friend than foe. Luca also has secrets, and eyes for amateur cyclist and journalist Christopher Nye.
Christopher understands Luca’s need to keep their relationship under wraps, but chafes at hiding in the shadows of his lover’s career. He’s ready to cheer Luca’s victories, but he knows too well how triumph can turn to tears. While Christopher’s heart sees Luca the man, his inner journalist—and his editor—sees the cycling world’s biggest scoop.
From the jagged curves of the Colorado Rockies to the viciously steep Belgian hills, Luca can ride out any bumps—except rumors.
A few words in the wrong ear could crash everything. With miles between them, hints of scandal, and Luca’s fierce need to guard his reputation, a journalist might have to let go of the biggest story of his career or risk forcing his lover to abandon the race. Christopher and Luca face a path more treacherous than any road to the summit in the Italian Alps.
Available from Rocky Ridge Books, Amazon,Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Apple, All Romance Ebooks
New Release! Duetto!
Today Malcolm and Aillil of Duet speak Italian, courtesy of Dreamspinner Press's awesome translating department.
I decreti di un conquistatore non possono separare Aillil Callaghan dal suo retaggio scozzese. Indossa con orgoglio il tartan del suo clan – ora proibito – aspettando il giorno in cui diventerà Laird, restaurando così il buon nome della sua famiglia e combattendo per liberare la Scozia dalla tirannia inglese. Un inglese nella sua casa? Un abominio! Eppure, il tutore che suo padre ha assunto per i suoi fratelli può avere qualcosa da insegnare anche all’erede dei Callaghan.
Il violinista e letterato Malcolm Byerly ha lasciato il Kent spinto dalla paura, cercando solo un impiego tranquillo, menti curiose a cui insegnare e un luogo ove mantenere celati i suoi segreti. Non sa che tra i suoi studenti vi sarà anche il fratello maggiore dei ragazzi – un barbaro che odia gli inglesi – e che il suo tartan rosso e verde nasconde un cuore affine. Il comune amore per la musica rompe le barriere tra due mondi.
Il padre di Aillil minaccia il loro amore, ma un pericolo più grande li divide. I due svaniscono nella leggenda.
Due secoli dopo, il violinista Billy Byerly arriva a Castle Callaghan e si sente stranamente a casa. Le leggende parlano di un Laird perduto che infesta il castello in attesa del ritorno del suo amante, ma Billy non crede alle leggende, ai fantasmi, o all’amore che dura oltre la vita.
Il Laird perduto, però, sa cosa gli appartiene.
Find Duetto at Dreamspinner Press.
I decreti di un conquistatore non possono separare Aillil Callaghan dal suo retaggio scozzese. Indossa con orgoglio il tartan del suo clan – ora proibito – aspettando il giorno in cui diventerà Laird, restaurando così il buon nome della sua famiglia e combattendo per liberare la Scozia dalla tirannia inglese. Un inglese nella sua casa? Un abominio! Eppure, il tutore che suo padre ha assunto per i suoi fratelli può avere qualcosa da insegnare anche all’erede dei Callaghan.
Il violinista e letterato Malcolm Byerly ha lasciato il Kent spinto dalla paura, cercando solo un impiego tranquillo, menti curiose a cui insegnare e un luogo ove mantenere celati i suoi segreti. Non sa che tra i suoi studenti vi sarà anche il fratello maggiore dei ragazzi – un barbaro che odia gli inglesi – e che il suo tartan rosso e verde nasconde un cuore affine. Il comune amore per la musica rompe le barriere tra due mondi.
Il padre di Aillil minaccia il loro amore, ma un pericolo più grande li divide. I due svaniscono nella leggenda.
Due secoli dopo, il violinista Billy Byerly arriva a Castle Callaghan e si sente stranamente a casa. Le leggende parlano di un Laird perduto che infesta il castello in attesa del ritorno del suo amante, ma Billy non crede alle leggende, ai fantasmi, o all’amore che dura oltre la vita.
Il Laird perduto, però, sa cosa gli appartiene.
Find Duetto at Dreamspinner Press.
