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August 4, 2013
Frogs! Lots and Lots of Frogs!
No, folks, this isn't another tale of critter home invasion, it's the sharing of two awesome reviews from The Book Vixen, who awards frogs when scoring a book's enjoyability:
Diversion weighed in at four and a half frogs. Here's some of what reviewer J9 had to say:
Now, after a review like that, I didn't think it could get any better, but the sequel, Collusion, earned five frogs!
Thank you, J9 and The Book Vixen Reviews.
Heh. I guess I should tell them that Collusion isn't the end. Look for the third in the series, Corruption, to release this fall. I'm hoping to do a cover reveal within the next few weeks.
And remember, if you haven't yet gotten a copy of Diversion, there's still time to enter to win one at Allison Cassatta's blog:
Diversion weighed in at four and a half frogs. Here's some of what reviewer J9 had to say:
"Excellent romantic suspense with two stellar leads and a fiery romance that I couldn’t put down."Read entire review here:
Now, after a review like that, I didn't think it could get any better, but the sequel, Collusion, earned five frogs!
"Even better than book 1 in the series and offers the PERFECT ending to a stellar romance."Read entire review here:
Thank you, J9 and The Book Vixen Reviews.
Heh. I guess I should tell them that Collusion isn't the end. Look for the third in the series, Corruption, to release this fall. I'm hoping to do a cover reveal within the next few weeks.
And remember, if you haven't yet gotten a copy of Diversion, there's still time to enter to win one at Allison Cassatta's blog:
August 1, 2013
On Allison Cassatta's Blog Today
Good morning, y'all! Today I'm hanging out on Allison Cassata's blog, talking about the Diversion series. A copy of the book is up for grabs, and Allison also has a contest for a Dreamspinner gift card.
Stop by, say hello, and enter to win!
Stop by, say hello, and enter to win!
July 30, 2013
Tentative Blurb for Corruption
Corruption, the third installment in the Diversion series is currently making the beta rounds, and now is time to create an oh-so-important selling point. Here's the tentative blurb. Comments? Suggestions?
Just when you think you know a man…
Former drug trafficker turned narcotics agent Simon “Lucky” Harrison is the best, always has been, always will be. The Southeastern Narcotics Bureau puts his beliefs to the test with inner-division cooperation, new policies, new personnel, and a tough new case involving designer drugs capable of turning mild-mannered people into violent criminals. When the call for undercovers comes, Lucky’s raring to go—and never expects to get passed over for a rookie.
Having a partner like Lucky, both on and off the job, isn’t easy, but Bo Schollenberger sees the man behind the arrogant façade. But now he must step out of his mentor’s shadow and stand on his own. He didn’t know the time would come so soon, or that his first big case without Lucky would require months away from home. Knowing one false move could end his life, he immerses himself into an Athens, Georgia motorcycle gang to stop a smuggling ring.
The case gets sticky and Lucky’s called in. He has no clue what to expect, but it isn’t finding a man he thinks he knows totally enmeshed in being someone else. Lucky knows the difference between Cyrus Cooper, outlaw biker, and Bo Schollenberger, mild-mannered SNB agent...but does Bo?
Just when you think you know a man…
Former drug trafficker turned narcotics agent Simon “Lucky” Harrison is the best, always has been, always will be. The Southeastern Narcotics Bureau puts his beliefs to the test with inner-division cooperation, new policies, new personnel, and a tough new case involving designer drugs capable of turning mild-mannered people into violent criminals. When the call for undercovers comes, Lucky’s raring to go—and never expects to get passed over for a rookie.
Having a partner like Lucky, both on and off the job, isn’t easy, but Bo Schollenberger sees the man behind the arrogant façade. But now he must step out of his mentor’s shadow and stand on his own. He didn’t know the time would come so soon, or that his first big case without Lucky would require months away from home. Knowing one false move could end his life, he immerses himself into an Athens, Georgia motorcycle gang to stop a smuggling ring.
The case gets sticky and Lucky’s called in. He has no clue what to expect, but it isn’t finding a man he thinks he knows totally enmeshed in being someone else. Lucky knows the difference between Cyrus Cooper, outlaw biker, and Bo Schollenberger, mild-mannered SNB agent...but does Bo?
The 2013 Rainbow Awards
2010 was a year of many firsts for me, my first novel with a publisher, my first reviews, and learning what it meant to be an author. I met many wonderful folks, and one of the high points of that year was receiving a Rainbow Boy postcard in the mail from the fabulous Elisa Rolle, for my book, The Wish, having earned third place in the Contemporary Gay Romance category at the 2010 Rainbow Awards. What an incredible honor.
And the journey didn't end there. Each year I watch closely for award announcements, tell everyone who'll listen to enter their books, and vote on the cover contest. Awards night is totally awesome, watching favorite books win honors.
The time to enter the 2013 Rainbow Awards is drawing to a close, and I'd like to encourage each author with a novel length GLBT story to enter. I wouldn't miss it. This year is extra special for me, for I've made the leap from entrant to jury. Yes, this year I'm reading awesome books and weighing in.
So if you've not taken the time to enter yet, hurry. There's not much time left, and based on my own experiences, you don't want to miss this.
What? You've not heard of The Rainbow Awards? Then hurry here and find all you need to know. Enter your books, vote on gorgeous book covers, and cheer for your favorite authors and books.
And the journey didn't end there. Each year I watch closely for award announcements, tell everyone who'll listen to enter their books, and vote on the cover contest. Awards night is totally awesome, watching favorite books win honors.
The time to enter the 2013 Rainbow Awards is drawing to a close, and I'd like to encourage each author with a novel length GLBT story to enter. I wouldn't miss it. This year is extra special for me, for I've made the leap from entrant to jury. Yes, this year I'm reading awesome books and weighing in.
So if you've not taken the time to enter yet, hurry. There's not much time left, and based on my own experiences, you don't want to miss this.
What? You've not heard of The Rainbow Awards? Then hurry here and find all you need to know. Enter your books, vote on gorgeous book covers, and cheer for your favorite authors and books.
July 29, 2013
It's Finally Over...
Amazon has taken down the plagiarized version of The Telling. It took a while, but it's done. The ordeal is finally over.
I want to thank those who alerted me to the matter, who cheered me on, gave me a shoulder to cry on, and who supported my local PFLAG chapter by buying the book from Amazon, even though it's free elsewhere.
Y'all rock. (((HUGS)))
Now to go write more stories.
I want to thank those who alerted me to the matter, who cheered me on, gave me a shoulder to cry on, and who supported my local PFLAG chapter by buying the book from Amazon, even though it's free elsewhere.
Y'all rock. (((HUGS)))
Now to go write more stories.
July 26, 2013
Fabulous Review for Collusion
Just as I'm putting the finishing touches on Corruption, the third installment of the Diversion series, in comes a lovely four and a half star review for its big brother, Collusion, the second book in the series.
Reviewer Lydia had this to say:
Dead men can’t love.
Former drug trafficker Richmond “Lucky” Lucklighter “died” in the line of duty while working off a ten-year sentence in service to the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau, only to be reborn as Simon “Lucky” Harrison. The newbie he trained, former Marine Bo Schollenberger, is now his partner on (and maybe off) the job. It’s hard to tell when Lucky doesn’t understand relationships or have a clue what any sane human is doing in his bed. Bo’s nice to have around, sure, but there’s none of that picking-out-china-together crap for Lucky.
While fighting PTSD, memories of a horrid childhood, and a prescription drug addiction, Bo is paying for his mistakes. Using his pharmacy license for the good guys provides the sort of education he never got in school. Undercover with his hard-headed partner, Bo learns that not everything is as it seems in the world of pharmaceuticals.
When a prescription drug shortage jeopardizes the patients at Rosario Children’s Cancer Center, it not only pits Bo and Lucky against predatory opportunists, but also each other. How can they tell who the villains are? The bad guys don’t wear black hats, but they might wear white coats.
Read entire review here:
Find Collusion at Amber Allure (and conveniently on sale!):
Reviewer Lydia had this to say:
The author brings the readers another great mystery with this newest case that could have been taken from the headlines. The case has a few twists and turns, keeping the reader entertained. It brings to light some hidden parts of our heroes that help flesh out their characters. As the author wraps up this story, I was surprised by how everything comes about, but not by the way Lucky ends up taking things into his own hands.
This was a great follow up, and I love the way the author has these two declare their feelings for each other. Fans of Diversion need to make sure that they pick up Collusion, while those who have not yet read anything by Ms. Winters should give her stories a try.
Dead men can’t love.
Former drug trafficker Richmond “Lucky” Lucklighter “died” in the line of duty while working off a ten-year sentence in service to the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau, only to be reborn as Simon “Lucky” Harrison. The newbie he trained, former Marine Bo Schollenberger, is now his partner on (and maybe off) the job. It’s hard to tell when Lucky doesn’t understand relationships or have a clue what any sane human is doing in his bed. Bo’s nice to have around, sure, but there’s none of that picking-out-china-together crap for Lucky.
While fighting PTSD, memories of a horrid childhood, and a prescription drug addiction, Bo is paying for his mistakes. Using his pharmacy license for the good guys provides the sort of education he never got in school. Undercover with his hard-headed partner, Bo learns that not everything is as it seems in the world of pharmaceuticals.
When a prescription drug shortage jeopardizes the patients at Rosario Children’s Cancer Center, it not only pits Bo and Lucky against predatory opportunists, but also each other. How can they tell who the villains are? The bad guys don’t wear black hats, but they might wear white coats.
Read entire review here:
Find Collusion at Amber Allure (and conveniently on sale!):
Excellent Reviews for The Telling and Night Watch
Now that life is somewhat returned to normal after a few very tense weeks, I'd like to share with you some really wonderful reviews for The Telling and Night Watch, from MM Good Book Reviews.
Reviewer Tams awarded The Telling five hearts and writes:
I will be honest with you. The Telling is available in ebook form free from All Romance Ebooks. At Amazon you'll pay .99 cents, because they still haven't price matched. However, all proceeds go to my local PFLAG chapter.
The edition at those links is the second edition, so if you're thinking the cover has changed, it has. Same story, with a bit more editing and a new, print friendly cover. The print version is also available at Amazon, and yes, profits go to PFLAG. This book was intended as a free gift to readers, so I didn't feel right keeping accidental earnings.
It seems Tams was also impressed by the short sequel, Night Watch, awarding it five hearts and saying:
Read entire review here:
Find Night Watch at All Romance Ebooks.
Reviewer Tams awarded The Telling five hearts and writes:
At its heart, The Telling is a moving story about the healing power of love. This book is also available as a free read, so there’s no reason why you can’t grab a copy and fall in love with these characters as I did!Read entire review here:
I will be honest with you. The Telling is available in ebook form free from All Romance Ebooks. At Amazon you'll pay .99 cents, because they still haven't price matched. However, all proceeds go to my local PFLAG chapter.
The edition at those links is the second edition, so if you're thinking the cover has changed, it has. Same story, with a bit more editing and a new, print friendly cover. The print version is also available at Amazon, and yes, profits go to PFLAG. This book was intended as a free gift to readers, so I didn't feel right keeping accidental earnings.
It seems Tams was also impressed by the short sequel, Night Watch, awarding it five hearts and saying:
Short, Sexy and Steamy………….. and what is that? My three favorite colors!
Read entire review here:
Find Night Watch at All Romance Ebooks.
July 25, 2013
Plagiarism Update
It's been a while since the horrible, sinking-gut feeling of seeing someone else's name on my book, and thanks to so many wonderfully supportive folks, I'm learning to deal with what happened. I'd love to be able to tell you that justice prevailed and all is right in the world again, but I cannot.
Despite my having sent three takedown notices, Amazon has not removed The Telling by Micheal J. Wagner, though they've given me no reasons as to why they've not acted, other than their posted warning that it could take up to three weeks for a response. The other affected books came down quickly. At least the book is listed as unavailable. For now. To me it's a ticking time bomb.
It seems that on a discussion thread Michael J. Wagner explained his side of how books by other authors wound up with his name on the cover. He blames his ghostwriter. He also says he's contacted all authors involved and explained. No, he hasn't. I've not heard a word from him, and I'd very much like to know if his ghostwriter was also the one who claimed to be his editor and accused ME of stealing The Telling, a book that a loyal following of readers watched me create and revise online, not to mention that my dear, sweet betas never trash anything and have the very first drafted paragraphs on up to the latest revision.
So the wounds are healing but still there. It appears I'll get no closure on this matter. But make no mistake, Micheal Ritter and Javier (Jay) Ortiz are mine, in The Telling and in Night Watch, the short sequel.
On a happy note, The Telling by Eden Winters is making money for my local PFLAG group (it hit number 2 for Gay Romance at Amazon!), and readers' responses are prompting me to finally finish the Ryan/Terry sequel.
I want to thank you all for your support. Good didn't necessarily triumph over evil in this case, but it's not down for the count either.
Hugs, Eden
Despite my having sent three takedown notices, Amazon has not removed The Telling by Micheal J. Wagner, though they've given me no reasons as to why they've not acted, other than their posted warning that it could take up to three weeks for a response. The other affected books came down quickly. At least the book is listed as unavailable. For now. To me it's a ticking time bomb.
It seems that on a discussion thread Michael J. Wagner explained his side of how books by other authors wound up with his name on the cover. He blames his ghostwriter. He also says he's contacted all authors involved and explained. No, he hasn't. I've not heard a word from him, and I'd very much like to know if his ghostwriter was also the one who claimed to be his editor and accused ME of stealing The Telling, a book that a loyal following of readers watched me create and revise online, not to mention that my dear, sweet betas never trash anything and have the very first drafted paragraphs on up to the latest revision.
So the wounds are healing but still there. It appears I'll get no closure on this matter. But make no mistake, Micheal Ritter and Javier (Jay) Ortiz are mine, in The Telling and in Night Watch, the short sequel.
On a happy note, The Telling by Eden Winters is making money for my local PFLAG group (it hit number 2 for Gay Romance at Amazon!), and readers' responses are prompting me to finally finish the Ryan/Terry sequel.
I want to thank you all for your support. Good didn't necessarily triumph over evil in this case, but it's not down for the count either.
Hugs, Eden
July 19, 2013
Enough Sad News
I've posted very sad news lately, so I think it's time for something a bit more positive, don't you? Although they have been out for a while, I've received some lovely reviews for The Angel of 13th Street, and its sequel, Fallen Angel at Rainbow Book Reviews.
Here's some of what reviewer Lena Gray had to say about The Angel of 13th Street:
'The Angel of 13th Street' is a complex story about an unpleasant, but seriously important issue, one most of us aren't aware of. There are young people out on the streets right now who need our help and we can't ignore them. Knowledge is, indeed, power and leads to change. I'd recommend this story to anyone who wants an honest look at life on the streets and how much these kids need help.
Read full review here:
And for Fallen Angel:
This, like the first story, is not an easy read. The subject of abandoned children, left to suffer and struggle to survive, could never be considered light. This book is a powerful message of love, redemption, closure. It's also a re-affirmation that, even though it's an ongoing battle, the fight for right continues, one child at a time. Although it could be read alone, I don't recommend it. There is too much history in the first story and, without it, your reading experience will be lacking and possibly even confusing. For the best effect, I recommend reading them in sequential order, one closely followed by the next. If you would like to read a story of love hard won, a tale that will give you pause, and make you think, then I'd recommend this book.
Read full review here:
Thank you, Lena Gray, and Rainbow Book Reviews.
Here's some of what reviewer Lena Gray had to say about The Angel of 13th Street:
'The Angel of 13th Street' is a complex story about an unpleasant, but seriously important issue, one most of us aren't aware of. There are young people out on the streets right now who need our help and we can't ignore them. Knowledge is, indeed, power and leads to change. I'd recommend this story to anyone who wants an honest look at life on the streets and how much these kids need help.
Read full review here:
And for Fallen Angel:
This, like the first story, is not an easy read. The subject of abandoned children, left to suffer and struggle to survive, could never be considered light. This book is a powerful message of love, redemption, closure. It's also a re-affirmation that, even though it's an ongoing battle, the fight for right continues, one child at a time. Although it could be read alone, I don't recommend it. There is too much history in the first story and, without it, your reading experience will be lacking and possibly even confusing. For the best effect, I recommend reading them in sequential order, one closely followed by the next. If you would like to read a story of love hard won, a tale that will give you pause, and make you think, then I'd recommend this book.
Read full review here:
Thank you, Lena Gray, and Rainbow Book Reviews.
July 18, 2013
The Telling 2nd Edition, Now Available in Print
The Telling was my very first book, and I've always wanted a copy on my bookshelf. My wish is coming true. The revamped The Telling is now available in paperback (with my name on the cover this time!) I miss the original cover, but the former art wasn't conducive to print. The new cover was created by my dear friend PD Singer, based on the original art of another dear friend, Jared Rackler.
I can't wait to hold a copy of this book in my hands.
The print book is priced at $12.99, but currrently on sale at Amazon. The ebook at Amazon is 99 cents, because they still haven't priced matched it to ARe's 00.00. But all proceeds of these sales go to my local PFLAG chapter, so you can get a free copy at ARe or pay 99 cents at Amazon, get yourself a sweet romance, and support PFLAG too.
Find The Telling in print here
Ebook here at Amazon
And here at ARe
I can't wait to hold a copy of this book in my hands.
The print book is priced at $12.99, but currrently on sale at Amazon. The ebook at Amazon is 99 cents, because they still haven't priced matched it to ARe's 00.00. But all proceeds of these sales go to my local PFLAG chapter, so you can get a free copy at ARe or pay 99 cents at Amazon, get yourself a sweet romance, and support PFLAG too.
Find The Telling in print here
Ebook here at Amazon
And here at ARe
