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April 16, 2012
Three Writers and a Weekend
Back in January I had the priviledge of meeting up with Ally Blue and D.H. Starr in Asheville, NC. (You can just imagine the topics of conversation when three m/m writers get together.) While we toured the Biltmore House, attended a wine tasting, and enjoyed a lovely lunch, the highlight of the weekend for me was the company. Before I began writing my first book I was a huge fan of Ally's, and Doug is one of the most amusing and entertaining people I've ever met.
During the weekend, Doug mentioned that he had a work in process that he'd been pecking at for two years. With a little encouragement, he began reading to book aloud. First off, I've recently discovered (via book readings) that I quite enjoy being read to. Secondly, the moment Doug began reading, I was hooked.
"You have GOT to get that off your hard drive and published," I told him.
Over the next few weeks he sent me chapters, and I had the pleasure of playing beta for a captivating novel the puts a unique spin on the tried and true vampire tale. The result is the cleverly named: Feed. Prey. Love.
While the reluctant main characters slowly cracking their shells to let each other in kept me riveted to the page, an outrageous secondary character stole quite a few scenes. In a place where humans and paranormals coexist, Purvis the fairy is that meddling, good intentioned friend who spends a lot of time apologizing when his matchmaking and schemes go awry.
I'm so very glad that this book escaped the confines of Doug's computer, and when you're in the mood for a sizzling vampire love story, you might want to check this one out.
Here's the blurb:
At Whispering Hills where mortals and paranormals coexist peacefully – and romantically - love really does bite!
Talib Eldridge is a vampire who lives with guilt. 100 years ago, he accidentally turned a human to a vampire and has been afraid to get close to anyone for fear of ever losing control as he once did. When he meets Conley Berillo, his commitment to living in isolation is challenged. Immediately drawn to the human, he can’t help but fall in love.
Conley has always felt out of place. Never fitting in with others, he too has lived in isolation. When the existence of paranormal creatures is finally acknowledged, he feels an immediate affinity to the outcasts, still feared and hated by humans. Moving to Whispering Hills in Providence, Rhode Island, he knows immediately that he belongs to this new world. When he meets Talib, that conviction is only solidified.
When Jonah Townsend, the human Talib had turned about a hundred years earlier, re-enters the picture, Talib and Conley’s newfound happiness is threatened. Conley becomes the tool that Jonah uses to get back at Talib and Talib is forced to make a choice. Fight for his own happiness and risk Conley’s life, or put Conley’s safety first and sacrifice what he’s searched and struggled for over two hundred years!
During the weekend, Doug mentioned that he had a work in process that he'd been pecking at for two years. With a little encouragement, he began reading to book aloud. First off, I've recently discovered (via book readings) that I quite enjoy being read to. Secondly, the moment Doug began reading, I was hooked.
"You have GOT to get that off your hard drive and published," I told him.
Over the next few weeks he sent me chapters, and I had the pleasure of playing beta for a captivating novel the puts a unique spin on the tried and true vampire tale. The result is the cleverly named: Feed. Prey. Love.
While the reluctant main characters slowly cracking their shells to let each other in kept me riveted to the page, an outrageous secondary character stole quite a few scenes. In a place where humans and paranormals coexist, Purvis the fairy is that meddling, good intentioned friend who spends a lot of time apologizing when his matchmaking and schemes go awry.
I'm so very glad that this book escaped the confines of Doug's computer, and when you're in the mood for a sizzling vampire love story, you might want to check this one out.
Here's the blurb:
At Whispering Hills where mortals and paranormals coexist peacefully – and romantically - love really does bite!
Talib Eldridge is a vampire who lives with guilt. 100 years ago, he accidentally turned a human to a vampire and has been afraid to get close to anyone for fear of ever losing control as he once did. When he meets Conley Berillo, his commitment to living in isolation is challenged. Immediately drawn to the human, he can’t help but fall in love.
Conley has always felt out of place. Never fitting in with others, he too has lived in isolation. When the existence of paranormal creatures is finally acknowledged, he feels an immediate affinity to the outcasts, still feared and hated by humans. Moving to Whispering Hills in Providence, Rhode Island, he knows immediately that he belongs to this new world. When he meets Talib, that conviction is only solidified.
When Jonah Townsend, the human Talib had turned about a hundred years earlier, re-enters the picture, Talib and Conley’s newfound happiness is threatened. Conley becomes the tool that Jonah uses to get back at Talib and Talib is forced to make a choice. Fight for his own happiness and risk Conley’s life, or put Conley’s safety first and sacrifice what he’s searched and struggled for over two hundred years!
April 15, 2012
Three writers and a weekend...
Back in January I had the priviledge of meeting up with Ally Blue and D.H. Starr in Asheville, NC. (You can just imagine the topics of conversation when three m/m writers get together.) While we toured the Biltmore House, attended a wine tasting, and enjoyed a lovely lunch, the highlight of the weekend for me was the company. Before I began writing my first book I was a huge fan of Ally's, and Doug is one of the most amusing and entertaining people I've ever met.
During the weekend, Doug mentioned that he had a work in process that he'd been pecking at for two years. With a little encouragement, he began reading to book aloud. First off, I've recently discovered (via book readings) that I quite enjoy being read to. Secondly, the moment Doug began reading, I was hooked.
"You have GOT to get that off your hard drive and published," I told him.
Over the next few weeks he sent me chapters, and I had the pleasure of playing beta for a captivating novel the puts a unique spin on the tried and true vampire tale. The result is the cleverly named: Feed. Prey. Love.
While the reluctant main characters slowly cracking their shells to let each other in kept me riveted to the page, an outrageous secondary character stole quite a few scenes. In a place where humans and paranormals coexist, Purvis the fairy is that meddling, good intentioned friend who spends a lot of time apologizing when his matchmaking and schemes go awry.
I'm so very glad that this book escaped the confines of Doug's computer, and when you're in the mood for a sizzling vampire love story, you might want to check this one out.
At Whispering Hills where mortals and paranormals coexist peacefully – and romantically - love really does bite!
Talib Eldridge is a vampire who lives with guilt. 100 years ago, he accidentally turned a human to a vampire and has been afraid to get close to anyone for fear of ever losing control as he once did. When he meets Conley Berillo, his commitment to living in isolation is challenged. Immediately drawn to the human, he can’t help but fall in love.
Conley has always felt out of place. Never fitting in with others, he too has lived in isolation. When the existence of paranormal creatures is finally acknowledged, he feels an immediate affinity to the outcasts, still feared and hated by humans. Moving to Whispering Hills in Providence, Rhode Island, he knows immediately that he belongs to this new world. When he meets Talib, that conviction is only solidified.
When Jonah Townsend, the human Talib had turned about a hundred years earlier, re-enters the picture, Talib and Conley’s newfound happiness is threatened. Conley becomes the tool that Jonah uses to get back at Talib and Talib is forced to make a choice. Fight for his own happiness and risk Conley’s life, or put Conley’s safety first and sacrifice what he’s searched and struggled for over two hundred years!
During the weekend, Doug mentioned that he had a work in process that he'd been pecking at for two years. With a little encouragement, he began reading to book aloud. First off, I've recently discovered (via book readings) that I quite enjoy being read to. Secondly, the moment Doug began reading, I was hooked.
"You have GOT to get that off your hard drive and published," I told him.
Over the next few weeks he sent me chapters, and I had the pleasure of playing beta for a captivating novel the puts a unique spin on the tried and true vampire tale. The result is the cleverly named: Feed. Prey. Love.
While the reluctant main characters slowly cracking their shells to let each other in kept me riveted to the page, an outrageous secondary character stole quite a few scenes. In a place where humans and paranormals coexist, Purvis the fairy is that meddling, good intentioned friend who spends a lot of time apologizing when his matchmaking and schemes go awry.
I'm so very glad that this book escaped the confines of Doug's computer, and when you're in the mood for a sizzling vampire love story, you might want to check this one out.
At Whispering Hills where mortals and paranormals coexist peacefully – and romantically - love really does bite!
Talib Eldridge is a vampire who lives with guilt. 100 years ago, he accidentally turned a human to a vampire and has been afraid to get close to anyone for fear of ever losing control as he once did. When he meets Conley Berillo, his commitment to living in isolation is challenged. Immediately drawn to the human, he can’t help but fall in love.
Conley has always felt out of place. Never fitting in with others, he too has lived in isolation. When the existence of paranormal creatures is finally acknowledged, he feels an immediate affinity to the outcasts, still feared and hated by humans. Moving to Whispering Hills in Providence, Rhode Island, he knows immediately that he belongs to this new world. When he meets Talib, that conviction is only solidified.
When Jonah Townsend, the human Talib had turned about a hundred years earlier, re-enters the picture, Talib and Conley’s newfound happiness is threatened. Conley becomes the tool that Jonah uses to get back at Talib and Talib is forced to make a choice. Fight for his own happiness and risk Conley’s life, or put Conley’s safety first and sacrifice what he’s searched and struggled for over two hundred years!
April 14, 2012
They shot my ^$& house!
Those of you who've been around my blog, or who've met me, know that I talk a lot about living down a dirt road in a single wide. You've heard about raccoons fighting on the roof at night and bobcats under the house. You've endured tales of my epic morning battle with a skunk ( I lost), and my fight with UPS and FedEx drivers who won't venture down my road. You may even have seen the rigged up Internet connection that I endured for three months before the neighbor ran over it with a lawn mower. Today, however, takes the cake.
I have a neighbor (down here "neighbors" can live up to three miles away) who has a semiautomatic weapon that he's very proud of. So proud of, in fact, that he shares the noise with us as late as nine PM. Yes, the police know him. Yes, he still target shoots at nine PM.
I was curled up in my bedroom on my bed reading and listening to the latest round of target practice when I heard a loud "thunk" from the general vacity of the outer wall of the adjoining bathroom. That was my first hint. The second was that target practice suddenly seemed to be over.
After I felt safe to do so, I went outside and looked, but was looking on the wrong wall. This afternoon I walked out to get my mail (1/4 mile to the mailbox out on the main road) and saw the hole plain as day on the front of the house. They shot my ^%%$ing house! Ten feet from where I was sitting!
I'm not a violent person, but right now I'm having serious thoughts about what I'd like to do with my neighbor's play toy. Suddenly I feel like I'm starring in my own, "You might be a redneck" joke.
I have a neighbor (down here "neighbors" can live up to three miles away) who has a semiautomatic weapon that he's very proud of. So proud of, in fact, that he shares the noise with us as late as nine PM. Yes, the police know him. Yes, he still target shoots at nine PM.
I was curled up in my bedroom on my bed reading and listening to the latest round of target practice when I heard a loud "thunk" from the general vacity of the outer wall of the adjoining bathroom. That was my first hint. The second was that target practice suddenly seemed to be over.
After I felt safe to do so, I went outside and looked, but was looking on the wrong wall. This afternoon I walked out to get my mail (1/4 mile to the mailbox out on the main road) and saw the hole plain as day on the front of the house. They shot my ^%%$ing house! Ten feet from where I was sitting!
I'm not a violent person, but right now I'm having serious thoughts about what I'd like to do with my neighbor's play toy. Suddenly I feel like I'm starring in my own, "You might be a redneck" joke.
April 11, 2012
Giveaway for Same Time Next Year
Wonderful friend, blogger, reviewer, beta, and pet parent, Chris at Stumbling Over Chaos is hosting a giveaway for my latest short story re-release, Same Time Next Year.
Jerome and Greg played on the dirt road halfway between their homes when they were kids, and found much better games to play there when they grew older. It's their special spot, the perfect place for Greg to propose, and the worst place possible for the accident that takes his life.
Devastated by the loss, Jerome visits that lonely road on the anniversary of Greg's death, only to discover that not all endings are permanent.
To get in on the drawing, all you have to do is leave a comment on the thread over at Stumbling Over Chaos. While you're there, check out the great Linkety, Misadventures in Stock Photography, and my favorite, pics of her two kitties, Chaos and Mayhem.
Find Same Time Next Year here at JMS Books.
Jerome and Greg played on the dirt road halfway between their homes when they were kids, and found much better games to play there when they grew older. It's their special spot, the perfect place for Greg to propose, and the worst place possible for the accident that takes his life.
Devastated by the loss, Jerome visits that lonely road on the anniversary of Greg's death, only to discover that not all endings are permanent.
To get in on the drawing, all you have to do is leave a comment on the thread over at Stumbling Over Chaos. While you're there, check out the great Linkety, Misadventures in Stock Photography, and my favorite, pics of her two kitties, Chaos and Mayhem.
Find Same Time Next Year here at JMS Books.
Fallen Angel - We have a cover! And tentative blurb!
Oh my! There's just no describing the feeling. I submit the art request form, hoping I've included everything I needed to. Then, I get that email. You know, the one with my book's title and the magic word, "cover."
I hold my breath and click the link. And then I squee. At four A.M.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the cover for Fallen Angel, sequel to The Angel of 13th Street. The blurb is still tentative at this point.
Ten years of rescuing lost youth from the streets wear a man out, and Noah Everett buckles under the pressure of being "The Angel." What began as a two-man mission is now going corporate, meaning rules, regulations and inexperienced volunteers needing guidance in a field Noah makes up as he goes along. On top of this, his latest prospective rescue doesn't seem to go to plan. Is he losing his touch? Normally he'd turn to his mentor, Doc, in times of trouble, but the old man's strength isn't what it used to be. Noah's lover would be the next most obvious choice to share this burden with, but Jeremy Kincaid is about to leave for college. After all Jeremy's endured to achieve this goal, Noah won't stand in his way, even though he fears losing the man to the joys of student life.
Jeremy may be young and caught up in his own fights, but he's not blind to Noah's plight, and now questions his own choices. Four years at State with a full ride will launch his future, but his present includes Noah--and a meth addict who's become Jeremy's own personal mission.
When a physical attack sends Noah spinning out of control, Jeremy must reevaluate his life and plans before the man he knows and loves disappears forever.
I hold my breath and click the link. And then I squee. At four A.M.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the cover for Fallen Angel, sequel to The Angel of 13th Street. The blurb is still tentative at this point.
Ten years of rescuing lost youth from the streets wear a man out, and Noah Everett buckles under the pressure of being "The Angel." What began as a two-man mission is now going corporate, meaning rules, regulations and inexperienced volunteers needing guidance in a field Noah makes up as he goes along. On top of this, his latest prospective rescue doesn't seem to go to plan. Is he losing his touch? Normally he'd turn to his mentor, Doc, in times of trouble, but the old man's strength isn't what it used to be. Noah's lover would be the next most obvious choice to share this burden with, but Jeremy Kincaid is about to leave for college. After all Jeremy's endured to achieve this goal, Noah won't stand in his way, even though he fears losing the man to the joys of student life.
Jeremy may be young and caught up in his own fights, but he's not blind to Noah's plight, and now questions his own choices. Four years at State with a full ride will launch his future, but his present includes Noah--and a meth addict who's become Jeremy's own personal mission.
When a physical attack sends Noah spinning out of control, Jeremy must reevaluate his life and plans before the man he knows and loves disappears forever.
April 7, 2012
Another Review for Same Time Next Year
Wow! Two lovely reviews back to back. This one is from Hearts on Fire Reviews. Reviewer Lucy said:
"I did love the ending, which for me upped the rating. I did like the writing, and good or bad, Ms. Winters made me feel for these characters. Recommended for those who believe in forever, even if it isn't the traditional way."Read entire review here:
Love Shown to Same Time Next Year
Reviewer Lisa at The Novel Approach had this to say about short story Same Time Next Year:
"Eden Winters makes it possible to live a lifetime in a mere thirty-two pages of story, not in the detailing of each of Greg's and Jerome's years, but in the showing that time is fleeting and that we are merely the borrowers, using it for as long as it's allotted to us before we make the journey to the place where it is measured infinitely."Read entire review here:
It's Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot
The Sweet Spot is hosting a Reader Appreciation Day, with lots of great prizes!. Stop by, read excerpts, hang out with some of your favorite authors, and enter to win cool stuff. Follow the below link:
The Sweet Spot Reader Appreciation Day.
The Sweet Spot Reader Appreciation Day.
April 6, 2012
Guest Blogging at P.D. Singer's
P.D. Singer has graciously allowed me to hijack her site today with a post entitled, "Ripping the Headlines," about the relevance of gleaning story material from your daily newspaper.
Find it here:
Find it here:
