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July 23, 2011
Stand Up & Be Counted - Eradicate Pettiness
Good Saturday morning to you all. I do hope you are having a great one.
Mine started out pretty well, thanks for asking. I got the second edits in on a secret project I'm working on and all in all, the story is a good one. Then I'm working on a revamp of a story that has sat on my hard drive for two years and is yet to be submitted and am satisfied with the slow progress there.
THEN - I came across something so vile in its pettiness, so uncalled for, that my day has been turned on its head.
A good friend of mine wrote a marvelous book, a m/m fantasy, historical, yummy piece of work that is getting RAVE reviews from professional reviewers and readers alike. This guy knows his stuff and his legions of fans are ravenous to read every word he writes, which, in my estimation, don't come fast enough. I shall be requesting his shopping and to-do lists to tide me over until the next release.
Anyway, I periodically check up on his reviews on Goodreads, since he spends an inordinate amount of time over there, trying to placate his fans with his clever repartee. ( It works, for the most part, by the way, because he posts snippets of his works in progress, which are gobbled up like missives from on high)
This morning, with only two sips of coffee to fuel my day, I viewed his GRs page, searching for new ratings for my favorite book, and low and behold, I found an outstanding case of author pettiness and jealousy, hidden not so cleverly in her one-star rating of this book (begins with a S, ends with an N and is themed with the clever, Never Stop Fighting).
Well, my hackles were peaked, because I happen to know that this "author" HATES male/male and likely wouldn't read it if someone had a gun to her head. She also hates historicals, says they bore her within the first ten minutes and would quit writing altogether if she had to write one (she couldn't, believe me, she hasn't the wherewithal, but I pray every day someone begs her to so she'll quit writing the tripe she puts out).
This is the case of an author whose books don't sell and she's in misery. She seeks retribution against any author who dares sell more than she does, and believe me, that is everyone. Pearl S. Buck she ain't.
There is something suspect about authors who, with no explanation, leave petty ratings for fellow authors. Granted, I've reviewed books and left unfavorable ratings, but never without explanation and that explanation always has to do with the story and never the author.
This one-star rating was a direct shot over the author's bow, and the pettiness reeks.
This isn't the first time she's done this kind of thing and I'm sure I'll be a target for naysaying her, but this can't be left to stand without answer, and my author friend is too classy a guy to defend his book against childish behavior.
The petty author has been banned from author forums for her vindictive behavior and I'd name her but she doesn't deserve the recognition. Suffice it to say, when "witches" abuse their "power," it is time for a small crusade.
I don't get angry often, but this set me off.
I leave you with this line from the book in question:
You learn your wisest lessons from your enemies. Assuming, of course, you survive the encounter.
Sometimes it takes a scorpion to get the job done.
Till next time,
Luv,Brita
Mine started out pretty well, thanks for asking. I got the second edits in on a secret project I'm working on and all in all, the story is a good one. Then I'm working on a revamp of a story that has sat on my hard drive for two years and is yet to be submitted and am satisfied with the slow progress there.
THEN - I came across something so vile in its pettiness, so uncalled for, that my day has been turned on its head.
A good friend of mine wrote a marvelous book, a m/m fantasy, historical, yummy piece of work that is getting RAVE reviews from professional reviewers and readers alike. This guy knows his stuff and his legions of fans are ravenous to read every word he writes, which, in my estimation, don't come fast enough. I shall be requesting his shopping and to-do lists to tide me over until the next release.
Anyway, I periodically check up on his reviews on Goodreads, since he spends an inordinate amount of time over there, trying to placate his fans with his clever repartee. ( It works, for the most part, by the way, because he posts snippets of his works in progress, which are gobbled up like missives from on high)
This morning, with only two sips of coffee to fuel my day, I viewed his GRs page, searching for new ratings for my favorite book, and low and behold, I found an outstanding case of author pettiness and jealousy, hidden not so cleverly in her one-star rating of this book (begins with a S, ends with an N and is themed with the clever, Never Stop Fighting).
Well, my hackles were peaked, because I happen to know that this "author" HATES male/male and likely wouldn't read it if someone had a gun to her head. She also hates historicals, says they bore her within the first ten minutes and would quit writing altogether if she had to write one (she couldn't, believe me, she hasn't the wherewithal, but I pray every day someone begs her to so she'll quit writing the tripe she puts out).
This is the case of an author whose books don't sell and she's in misery. She seeks retribution against any author who dares sell more than she does, and believe me, that is everyone. Pearl S. Buck she ain't.
There is something suspect about authors who, with no explanation, leave petty ratings for fellow authors. Granted, I've reviewed books and left unfavorable ratings, but never without explanation and that explanation always has to do with the story and never the author.
This one-star rating was a direct shot over the author's bow, and the pettiness reeks.
This isn't the first time she's done this kind of thing and I'm sure I'll be a target for naysaying her, but this can't be left to stand without answer, and my author friend is too classy a guy to defend his book against childish behavior.
The petty author has been banned from author forums for her vindictive behavior and I'd name her but she doesn't deserve the recognition. Suffice it to say, when "witches" abuse their "power," it is time for a small crusade.
I don't get angry often, but this set me off.
I leave you with this line from the book in question:
You learn your wisest lessons from your enemies. Assuming, of course, you survive the encounter.
Sometimes it takes a scorpion to get the job done.
Till next time,
Luv,Brita
July 12, 2011
Jimmy Thomas' 1500th Cover & Puppy Toy Porn
This week has been a very interesting one so far. Over the last weekend, I was told that the cover for my September 5th release, Demands of the Heart, was Jimmy Thomas' 1500th romance novel cover. This is a major milestone for Jimmy, since it breaks a record for any male romance novel cover and I am so thrilled that my cover put him over the top. Interesting fact - as popular as Fabio was, he only appeared on about 400 covers.Demands of the Heart is actually the first book I ever wrote, but it sat on my hard drive for a couple of years before I had time to do some major rewrites on it. It's a story of young love lost, betrayal, heartbreak and a very long road back. The characters are Richard Fanshaw and Victoria Bramhill, with a villainous supporting cast. It's romance, yes, but so much more.
Fiona Jayde created the cover and I think she did a fabulous job, don't you?
And now for some Puppy Toy PornLOL
Now - as many of you know, I have a sweet puppy named Fiona Dahlia. She's a maltipoo and most adorable. She has a vast supply of toys, which she likes to have thrown - the game keeps us well occupied most evenings. She makes us laugh with her silliness, but never so hard as when she arranged her toys on the floor.
This is Ellie the Giraffe and Hooey the Hippo. Hooey spends a great deal of time flying through the air, while Ellie has been nearly unstuffed. Fiona loves them both though and it appears they love each other as well.
And this is Gerry the Giraffe and Hooey. Do you think she's been reading my books? I promise you, Fiona arranged them just like this.Just a day in the life of this writer.
Till next time,
Luv,Brita
July 7, 2011
Why I Write M/M Stories & A Big Shout Out
A friend recently asked me why I write m/m stories and the question really set my mind to thinking. Oh, not because I don't know why, but I wondered why it made a difference.
I read male/male almost exclusively these days, though a good het will draw my attention for sure. I've written several hets and I love them, one and all, however, I am continually drawn to the m/m genre because of something quite fundamental in me - I detest male bashing and have embrace equality in all its forms.
There is a tendency in het stories for the male to be characterized as some kind of dog who can't keep it in his pants long enough to conduct his work day. The wife or girl friend is hurt (as she should be) and proceeds to make the poor bastard pay for the rest of his natural born days, UNTIL some epiphany occurs and she sees the error of her ways, and all is forgiven - that is until she feels it's right to bring it up again. And the cycle continues.
Okay, that description might be more a real life scenario than in books, but I'm sure it exists and since I'm writing this, I will generalize. LOL
My answer to my friend was this:
Because I believe in love in all forms and I think males have not gotten a fair deal. I hate male bashing, DETEST it and too many books are about the male who is poorly, made to feel stupid, less a man - be it for some indiscretion or whatever the poor schlub thoughtlessly did.
I love creating two strong men who can deal with each other on a plane of equal footing and come out the other side better for it, without the histrionics.
Lofty thinking? I don't think so. Humanity being what it is, we all tend to hold our anger in. It is, however, in forgiveness that we grow. "That's easy for me to say," you say? No, it isn't. Been there, done that and found a life without the guy, but, I've never bashed him, save for at the time, and that was to his two-timing face. We're friends today and I swear, I haven't thought of that incident(s) in years.
Men deal with each other in ways I can truly admire, and while I love women and being one, I think there is something in our DNA that makes us think we are entitled to better treatment than men are. That "Princess" thing maybe. I even know a woman who, when finished "dealing" with her husband, sends him to his room. Why marry a man only to treat him like a child?
The m/m stories I love depict a relationship between two strong people - keyword here - who cut through the crap and get to the meat of what makes them both tick. They appreciate the qualities of the other and don't get hung up on the minutia. They realize that life is short, why get bogged down?
Men are thinking creatures, and enter into relationships for as many reasons as their het counterparts. I love knowing all the reasons and even creating a few of my own along the way.
I love learning about what people think and why they are who they are. Male/male stories by authors like Ava March, Bryl Tyne and Aleksandr Voinov answer questions I didn't even know to ask. I mention these authors because they are my favorites, but there are many more who write real men - those are the ones I want to read about.
It wasn't such a stretch for me to write m/m and after some discussion with Aleks and Bryl, I made the conscious decision to write my guys as human beings first, save for my vamps, and even there, I treated them as human first.
All people have emotions, feelings, opinions and thoughts. I approach my guys that way, always, never losing sight of the fact that just because they are plumbed differently than I am, they are as human as I am and entitled to the same respect, in life and literarily.
I love men, been married to one for a long time. As I write my stories about strong men, I try to always include their vulnerabilities, but they never succumb to bashing in getting their point across to each other.
Conversely, my women NEVER bash their men. I don't do it in life and I couldn't write a women who did it, I'd absolutely hate her.
Advances in the public interest have me buoyed. With states like New York, my home state, making same sex marriage legal (and it's about time folks) and just today, Connecticut's governor signing into law transgender protections, I am proud to be a person who has thought these things should be givens. I wish like hell it was in people's minds, instead of something that needs to be legislated.
A big Whoot! to New York and Connecticut and I can only hope more states will fall into line.
Hugs,
Till next time
Brita
I read male/male almost exclusively these days, though a good het will draw my attention for sure. I've written several hets and I love them, one and all, however, I am continually drawn to the m/m genre because of something quite fundamental in me - I detest male bashing and have embrace equality in all its forms.
There is a tendency in het stories for the male to be characterized as some kind of dog who can't keep it in his pants long enough to conduct his work day. The wife or girl friend is hurt (as she should be) and proceeds to make the poor bastard pay for the rest of his natural born days, UNTIL some epiphany occurs and she sees the error of her ways, and all is forgiven - that is until she feels it's right to bring it up again. And the cycle continues.
Okay, that description might be more a real life scenario than in books, but I'm sure it exists and since I'm writing this, I will generalize. LOL
My answer to my friend was this:
Because I believe in love in all forms and I think males have not gotten a fair deal. I hate male bashing, DETEST it and too many books are about the male who is poorly, made to feel stupid, less a man - be it for some indiscretion or whatever the poor schlub thoughtlessly did.
I love creating two strong men who can deal with each other on a plane of equal footing and come out the other side better for it, without the histrionics.
Lofty thinking? I don't think so. Humanity being what it is, we all tend to hold our anger in. It is, however, in forgiveness that we grow. "That's easy for me to say," you say? No, it isn't. Been there, done that and found a life without the guy, but, I've never bashed him, save for at the time, and that was to his two-timing face. We're friends today and I swear, I haven't thought of that incident(s) in years.
Men deal with each other in ways I can truly admire, and while I love women and being one, I think there is something in our DNA that makes us think we are entitled to better treatment than men are. That "Princess" thing maybe. I even know a woman who, when finished "dealing" with her husband, sends him to his room. Why marry a man only to treat him like a child?
The m/m stories I love depict a relationship between two strong people - keyword here - who cut through the crap and get to the meat of what makes them both tick. They appreciate the qualities of the other and don't get hung up on the minutia. They realize that life is short, why get bogged down?
Men are thinking creatures, and enter into relationships for as many reasons as their het counterparts. I love knowing all the reasons and even creating a few of my own along the way.
I love learning about what people think and why they are who they are. Male/male stories by authors like Ava March, Bryl Tyne and Aleksandr Voinov answer questions I didn't even know to ask. I mention these authors because they are my favorites, but there are many more who write real men - those are the ones I want to read about.
It wasn't such a stretch for me to write m/m and after some discussion with Aleks and Bryl, I made the conscious decision to write my guys as human beings first, save for my vamps, and even there, I treated them as human first.
All people have emotions, feelings, opinions and thoughts. I approach my guys that way, always, never losing sight of the fact that just because they are plumbed differently than I am, they are as human as I am and entitled to the same respect, in life and literarily.
I love men, been married to one for a long time. As I write my stories about strong men, I try to always include their vulnerabilities, but they never succumb to bashing in getting their point across to each other.
Conversely, my women NEVER bash their men. I don't do it in life and I couldn't write a women who did it, I'd absolutely hate her.
Advances in the public interest have me buoyed. With states like New York, my home state, making same sex marriage legal (and it's about time folks) and just today, Connecticut's governor signing into law transgender protections, I am proud to be a person who has thought these things should be givens. I wish like hell it was in people's minds, instead of something that needs to be legislated.
A big Whoot! to New York and Connecticut and I can only hope more states will fall into line.
Hugs,
Till next time
Brita
July 6, 2011
In His Arms cover - sequel to Free Me.
I hope every survived July 4th with a now fading sunburn and not too many hot dogs under your belts. We spent it quietly, watched a period movie (my personal faves, bet you couldn't have guessed that, right?)
Then the writing week started with an idea for some short vignettes. I'll tell you all about them at a later date, but it looks as though there will be about twelve of them, ranging from three to six thousand words and each pure m/m erotica.
Yesterday morning, I found out Free Me was #4 on the Amber Allure best selling list for June. Not shabby at all, considering it came out on June 5 AND is my first contemporary.
Last night, I got the cover for the sequel to Free Me, which is In His Arms, out at Amber Allure on August 7th. Is that not gorgeous? Bryan would be the shirtless guy and of course Phil the hunk in front.
So many things have been happening, including release dates and such. I'm going to put up a schedule on the side bar.
The charity auction to help Kitty Kolya went well. Poor thing swallowed sewing thread and it caused considerable problems, as you might imagine. Money was raised, thanks to Aleks Voinov and Rachel Haimowitz, and it looks as though Kolya will be fine.
The winner of the Sapphire Club series was Connie (CAS on the m/m Goodreads group) and I was happy to send her the books this morning. She had some VERY kind things to say about Free Me, a wonderful way to start my morning.
I'm off to write, but wanted to share the new cover and some news with you first.
Till next time,
Hugs,
Brita
Then the writing week started with an idea for some short vignettes. I'll tell you all about them at a later date, but it looks as though there will be about twelve of them, ranging from three to six thousand words and each pure m/m erotica.
Yesterday morning, I found out Free Me was #4 on the Amber Allure best selling list for June. Not shabby at all, considering it came out on June 5 AND is my first contemporary.
Last night, I got the cover for the sequel to Free Me, which is In His Arms, out at Amber Allure on August 7th. Is that not gorgeous? Bryan would be the shirtless guy and of course Phil the hunk in front.So many things have been happening, including release dates and such. I'm going to put up a schedule on the side bar.
The charity auction to help Kitty Kolya went well. Poor thing swallowed sewing thread and it caused considerable problems, as you might imagine. Money was raised, thanks to Aleks Voinov and Rachel Haimowitz, and it looks as though Kolya will be fine.
The winner of the Sapphire Club series was Connie (CAS on the m/m Goodreads group) and I was happy to send her the books this morning. She had some VERY kind things to say about Free Me, a wonderful way to start my morning.
I'm off to write, but wanted to share the new cover and some news with you first.
Till next time,
Hugs,
Brita
July 1, 2011
Just a quick note to announce a fantastic review for Love...
Just a quick note to announce a fantastic review for Love Immortal on Seriously Reviewed - 17 of 20. That makes me very happy!! http://seriouslyreviewed.blogspot.com/2011/06/love-immortal-by-brita-adams.html
Also, a new short story I wrote has been accepted for publication. More on it later, but just say it's something I've NEVER written before and I will be writing a series of shorts. I do love this series!
Till next time,Luv,Brita
June 30, 2011
Just a quick note to invite you to visit today. I'm over ...
Just a quick note to invite you to visit today. I'm over at David Kentner's blog, aka author extraordinaire, KevaD (you definitely want to read his Back in the Closet stories! Grrreat.)
David asked some probing questions and we had some fun with them.
Come on by and leave a comment. I have excerpts from my two most recent releases, Free Me and The Rogue's Salvation. I'll be giving away a copy of each to a commenter, so come on by and say hello.
Love the title David gave to the interview - Brita Addams: Not Quite Naked, But Clearly Revealed. Follow the link to David's Blog.
Till next time,
Luv,Brita
David asked some probing questions and we had some fun with them.
Come on by and leave a comment. I have excerpts from my two most recent releases, Free Me and The Rogue's Salvation. I'll be giving away a copy of each to a commenter, so come on by and say hello.
Love the title David gave to the interview - Brita Addams: Not Quite Naked, But Clearly Revealed. Follow the link to David's Blog.
Till next time,
Luv,Brita
June 23, 2011
What I've Learned Since High School Could Fill A Book
Today is the *hands over mouth* year anniversary of my high school graduation. One would hope to have learned much in the intervening years, right? While I can't help but marvel at how many years it's been, I also realize I've learned more since than I ever did in school.
The list is long, but then when you've been out of school for *hands over mouth* years, the lessons come fast and furious and in great numbers, usually at the hands of your children, who are after all, the great equalizers. Lest we think you're "all that," have a kid or two and you'll soon discover you aren't and never were - ask them, they'll tell you with great relish.
Beside that point, here's a not so comprehensive list of what I've learned since those days of walking down the hallowed halls of good old NLCS:
1. Potato chips and chocolate cupcakes have a LONG hip life - there ought to be warning labels, with diagrams.
2. How to find all those socks the washer eats - answer is easy - son moves out. Duh!
3. Clean clothes really don't magically appear in closets and dressers - a real human being puts them there - guess who? Oh, and Mom usually doesn't go with you when you move out, that's why they call it growing up and moving away.
4. No one else will ever fold your underwear again, but you'll make a career of folding for others - Hmm - Is there a union for this stuff?
5. Don't put red stuff in the washer with whites, unless of course you prefer that lovely muted shade of pink. (Hubby doesn't!)
6. Okay, this one is embarrassing, but in my defense, I was just out of high school and newly married - raw shrimp are gray, and it isn't the cocktail sauce that gives them that nice pink tint. True story - but it was kind of funny when our guests said they'd never seen gray shrimp before. Hmm, maybe I invented sushi and didn't know it.
7. Spacing my children was the wisest thing I ever did - yeah, enough said there. Childbirth hurts, damn it!
8. You really can't go home - because you take home with you wherever you go. Along with all the "stuff" you can' live without. That's where my five-year rule comes from - if I haven't used it in five years, hubby has permission to dispose of it without asking. Except of course that old record player that I might want to use someday, you know, when 45s come back into vogue.
9. Those you love don't live forever. When you learn this one, you'll really learn to LIVE and not just play at it.
10. The voices in my head are only characters clamoring for a voice - Phew! Had me worried for a few years there.
11. Talking to myself is my way of introducing my characters to one another. Nothing more, I promise.
12. Sometimes the best things in life really do come to those who wait.
13. The meaning of friend changes over the years. A lesson that is fraught with hurt and great reward. Love you Deb, Deb and Deb. (I'm one of those people who has amassed many friends of the same name)
14. The love of that one special person is worth all the toads you have to kiss to find them.
15. Marry your best friend - that covers lots of bases.
16. Marry one that can cook - this eliminates the pesky potato chip, chocolate cupcake and raw shrimp lessons.
17. Coffee is still the elixir of the Gods.
Hard won lessons all, learned over time, sometimes with the added incentive of a brick upside the head.
What have you learned since high school? I'd love to know.
Hugs,
Brita
The list is long, but then when you've been out of school for *hands over mouth* years, the lessons come fast and furious and in great numbers, usually at the hands of your children, who are after all, the great equalizers. Lest we think you're "all that," have a kid or two and you'll soon discover you aren't and never were - ask them, they'll tell you with great relish.
Beside that point, here's a not so comprehensive list of what I've learned since those days of walking down the hallowed halls of good old NLCS:
1. Potato chips and chocolate cupcakes have a LONG hip life - there ought to be warning labels, with diagrams.
2. How to find all those socks the washer eats - answer is easy - son moves out. Duh!
3. Clean clothes really don't magically appear in closets and dressers - a real human being puts them there - guess who? Oh, and Mom usually doesn't go with you when you move out, that's why they call it growing up and moving away.
4. No one else will ever fold your underwear again, but you'll make a career of folding for others - Hmm - Is there a union for this stuff?
5. Don't put red stuff in the washer with whites, unless of course you prefer that lovely muted shade of pink. (Hubby doesn't!)
6. Okay, this one is embarrassing, but in my defense, I was just out of high school and newly married - raw shrimp are gray, and it isn't the cocktail sauce that gives them that nice pink tint. True story - but it was kind of funny when our guests said they'd never seen gray shrimp before. Hmm, maybe I invented sushi and didn't know it.
7. Spacing my children was the wisest thing I ever did - yeah, enough said there. Childbirth hurts, damn it!
8. You really can't go home - because you take home with you wherever you go. Along with all the "stuff" you can' live without. That's where my five-year rule comes from - if I haven't used it in five years, hubby has permission to dispose of it without asking. Except of course that old record player that I might want to use someday, you know, when 45s come back into vogue.
9. Those you love don't live forever. When you learn this one, you'll really learn to LIVE and not just play at it.
10. The voices in my head are only characters clamoring for a voice - Phew! Had me worried for a few years there.
11. Talking to myself is my way of introducing my characters to one another. Nothing more, I promise.
12. Sometimes the best things in life really do come to those who wait.
13. The meaning of friend changes over the years. A lesson that is fraught with hurt and great reward. Love you Deb, Deb and Deb. (I'm one of those people who has amassed many friends of the same name)
14. The love of that one special person is worth all the toads you have to kiss to find them.
15. Marry your best friend - that covers lots of bases.
16. Marry one that can cook - this eliminates the pesky potato chip, chocolate cupcake and raw shrimp lessons.
17. Coffee is still the elixir of the Gods.
Hard won lessons all, learned over time, sometimes with the added incentive of a brick upside the head.
What have you learned since high school? I'd love to know.
Hugs,
Brita
June 22, 2011
Pirates and Piracy
Pirates and Piracy
Authors are some of the hardest working people I've ever known. Hours and hours are spent in the preparation stage of writing a book - be it research, plotting, creating the character list or writing that pivotal opening scene, the one that will compel readers to continue reading.
The twists and turns of turning an idea into a book are amazing at times and at others, an author might want to chuck the whole thing, but ultimately the characters speak to them and a wonderful story is born.
The expectation is many sales, garnering some new readers and of course, getting great reviews.
The one thing no author looks forward to is having their work stolen and yes, it happens everyday. People either purchase our work or worse, they win a free copy in a contest and promptly upload the file to a piracy site.
In the past couple of weeks, two good friends of mine have had their entire backlists stolen and illegally downloaded hundreds of time, at the loss of hundreds of dollars. I've had my catalog uploaded to various sites as well. It's theft plain and simple and quite discouraging.
I equate this to someone coming into my home and taking food directly off my plate and those of my family.
To get our work stolen is disturbing and to get it taken down causes us any amount of trouble.
To make it perfectly clear - authors own the copyright on our work, which means no one has the right to sell or give away our work but us and our publishers, as per our contract.
Please, don't down load copyrighted material and a copyright is good for 72 years. If you really want a free book, ask for it, don't take it.
Authors are some of the hardest working people I've ever known. Hours and hours are spent in the preparation stage of writing a book - be it research, plotting, creating the character list or writing that pivotal opening scene, the one that will compel readers to continue reading. The twists and turns of turning an idea into a book are amazing at times and at others, an author might want to chuck the whole thing, but ultimately the characters speak to them and a wonderful story is born.
The expectation is many sales, garnering some new readers and of course, getting great reviews.
The one thing no author looks forward to is having their work stolen and yes, it happens everyday. People either purchase our work or worse, they win a free copy in a contest and promptly upload the file to a piracy site.
In the past couple of weeks, two good friends of mine have had their entire backlists stolen and illegally downloaded hundreds of time, at the loss of hundreds of dollars. I've had my catalog uploaded to various sites as well. It's theft plain and simple and quite discouraging.
I equate this to someone coming into my home and taking food directly off my plate and those of my family.
To get our work stolen is disturbing and to get it taken down causes us any amount of trouble.
To make it perfectly clear - authors own the copyright on our work, which means no one has the right to sell or give away our work but us and our publishers, as per our contract.
Please, don't down load copyrighted material and a copyright is good for 72 years. If you really want a free book, ask for it, don't take it.
June 5, 2011
Today is release day for Free Me
I have to confess that the day a new book is released is always exciting for me, and today is no exception. My male/male contemporary, my first ever contemporary, is now available at Amber Allure and at a nice, new release discount. Click the cover for an excerpt and buy information.
This book is part of the Postcards from Paradise series and tells the story of Bryan Newcastle and Phil Sanderson. They'd have never met but for the cruise they took, the premise behind the Postcards series. They meet aboard a cruise ship, which is hosting a BDSM gay cruise.
This is book one in a two book series. In His Arms will be out on August 7. Couldn't leave my guys hanging, now could I?
I hope you enjoy Free Me.
And tomorrow another release. Busy week!
This book is part of the Postcards from Paradise series and tells the story of Bryan Newcastle and Phil Sanderson. They'd have never met but for the cruise they took, the premise behind the Postcards series. They meet aboard a cruise ship, which is hosting a BDSM gay cruise. This is book one in a two book series. In His Arms will be out on August 7. Couldn't leave my guys hanging, now could I?
I hope you enjoy Free Me.
And tomorrow another release. Busy week!
June 1, 2011
I'm Visiting Amara's Place this week
A quick note - I'm visiting Amara's Place this week, with exclusive excerpts from Free Me, my first m/m contemporary, available on June 5 at Amber Allure and The Rogue's Salvation, my newest Regency historical, available at Noble Romance on June 6.
Back to back releases has me hopping, but I'd love for you to stop by and say hello. Leave a comment and you're eligible for free books and swag.
My friend Amara is terrific for opening her place to me this week so I can visit with everyone. I always have such fun over there.
Hope you can come by. Amara loves a house full.
Hugs,
Till next time,
Luv, Brita
Back to back releases has me hopping, but I'd love for you to stop by and say hello. Leave a comment and you're eligible for free books and swag.
My friend Amara is terrific for opening her place to me this week so I can visit with everyone. I always have such fun over there.
Hope you can come by. Amara loves a house full.
Hugs,
Till next time,
Luv, Brita
