Pia Veleno's Blog: piaveleno.com, page 13
August 3, 2011
Free Read!
My contribution to the M/M Romance group's Hot Summer Days anothology posted this morning.
Read it here: Freedom's Souvenir
(You must be a member of the group to read it, but once a member, you will have access to 100+ free stories from this event.)
Enjoy!
Pia
Read it here: Freedom's Souvenir
(You must be a member of the group to read it, but once a member, you will have access to 100+ free stories from this event.)
Enjoy!
Pia
June 3, 2011
Print Release: Man Whore
Man Whore is now available in print from Silver Publishing.
Order your copy here:
Man Whore, released in print format from Silver Publishing
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Order your copy here:
Man Whore, released in print format from Silver Publishing
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May 13, 2011
Cover Cafe Finalist
Fallen is a finalist at the Cover Cafe in the Alternate Reality category. Congrats Reese Dante!
Please take a minute to vote for your favorites.
Cover Cafe contest
Please take a minute to vote for your favorites.
Cover Cafe contest
May 8, 2011
Under Contract: Summer Lust
This weekend I finished the first round of edits on Summer Lust, my first Loose Id story. Unofficially, I'm hoping for a late summer release date, but I'll share more once I know for sure.
Working (aka unedited rough draft) blurb:
Ready for change, Tyler Pierce has the whole summer ahead of him when he flies to Sand Piper Beach to turn over a new leaf. Sun, swimming, exercise, he’d return home a new man, sexy and buff. Best of all, several states away from home and college, no one but his dad knows him, so he can muddle through the challenges of getting fit without friends laughing at him.
During his first visit to the fitness center, Tyler meets the perfectly muscled and fit Cody Dawson, fitness instructor and sexy gay man. Not only does Cody help Tyler learn how to use the strength training equipment, but he crashes through Tyler’s fantasies to lure him into bed.
Just a passing fling, Tyler decides. Cody, after all, could get any number of better looking men without even trying. Besides, the summer doesn’t last forever and, too soon, Tyler will return to campus and Cody’s ex will have an unhindered shot at winning him back.
A summer fling can grow into something more, but it’s up to Tyler to recognize if it’s true love or just heated summer lust.
I've been warned that I'd hate my editor by the time it was all done,(LI has a reputation for ruthless editing, and by that, I mean, putting out a damn good product) but honestly, my editor is challenging me to write better in a subtle but firm way. I was much more frustrated with the rejection letters that said (my translation) "It's not bad, but we'd like to see X, Y, and Z. If you do that, we'd reconsider." I got a couple of those before they offered the contract, so now (with a contract signed) I'm much more confident about the work I'm doing on the story, and I'm enjoying the process of getting to the finished product.
While I'm waiting for the next round of edits, I'll be working on a cowboy story and/or a musician story (not CRANK, but a different musician). The sequel to Man Whore is not off the books, but it is on hiatus until Summer Lust is out of my hands.
Working (aka unedited rough draft) blurb:
Ready for change, Tyler Pierce has the whole summer ahead of him when he flies to Sand Piper Beach to turn over a new leaf. Sun, swimming, exercise, he’d return home a new man, sexy and buff. Best of all, several states away from home and college, no one but his dad knows him, so he can muddle through the challenges of getting fit without friends laughing at him.
During his first visit to the fitness center, Tyler meets the perfectly muscled and fit Cody Dawson, fitness instructor and sexy gay man. Not only does Cody help Tyler learn how to use the strength training equipment, but he crashes through Tyler’s fantasies to lure him into bed.
Just a passing fling, Tyler decides. Cody, after all, could get any number of better looking men without even trying. Besides, the summer doesn’t last forever and, too soon, Tyler will return to campus and Cody’s ex will have an unhindered shot at winning him back.
A summer fling can grow into something more, but it’s up to Tyler to recognize if it’s true love or just heated summer lust.
I've been warned that I'd hate my editor by the time it was all done,(LI has a reputation for ruthless editing, and by that, I mean, putting out a damn good product) but honestly, my editor is challenging me to write better in a subtle but firm way. I was much more frustrated with the rejection letters that said (my translation) "It's not bad, but we'd like to see X, Y, and Z. If you do that, we'd reconsider." I got a couple of those before they offered the contract, so now (with a contract signed) I'm much more confident about the work I'm doing on the story, and I'm enjoying the process of getting to the finished product.
While I'm waiting for the next round of edits, I'll be working on a cowboy story and/or a musician story (not CRANK, but a different musician). The sequel to Man Whore is not off the books, but it is on hiatus until Summer Lust is out of my hands.
March 29, 2011
Get your Man Whore anywhere
That's right. My latest release, Man Whore, is now available at a number of different distribution sites including Amazon, B&N, ARe, and more.
What's your favorite site for manlove downloads?
What's your favorite site for manlove downloads?
March 27, 2011
Something... (the abbreviated version)
The problem with a blog is that sometimes I have a lot I want to say and other times I have nothing I deem “of interest” to the general public. While I’m in the mind frame of the latter, I also don’t like letting too much time pass on my author blog. As a reader, the lack of current news on an author’s site always disappoints me. After all, how else can I stalk my favorite writers?
Kidding… Really!
So without further ado, here's a little something...
Man Whore started off with a small bang right out of the release gate. Sales for this first step in a long series of stories have made me happy. Reviews are slow in coming, but it took quite a while for Fallen to catch the interest of a formal review site too, so I’m holding my breath, turning blue, and sulking for now. On GoodReads, the ratings aren’t where I’d like them to be, and part of me suspects that the set up for the rest of the series might have left people confused instead of wanting more, but there aren’t enough responses to know just yet. Again, holding my breath and waiting.
Enough sulking! In other news, my editor for Summer Lust dropped me a quick email to say that Loose Id hasn’t set an official release date yet. I love her for that! While yes I’m eager to get a date set and dive into edits, it made my day that she knew I would be anxious and headed that off with a quick note to let me know she knew and told me she was on top of it. Maybe she’s just trying to cushion the blow of the red pen to come, but I’m happy for now. I’m still hoping for a summer date, but when I know, you’ll know. I promise.
For more random fictional updates please visit my blog: Staking The Muse
Kidding… Really!
So without further ado, here's a little something...
Man Whore started off with a small bang right out of the release gate. Sales for this first step in a long series of stories have made me happy. Reviews are slow in coming, but it took quite a while for Fallen to catch the interest of a formal review site too, so I’m holding my breath, turning blue, and sulking for now. On GoodReads, the ratings aren’t where I’d like them to be, and part of me suspects that the set up for the rest of the series might have left people confused instead of wanting more, but there aren’t enough responses to know just yet. Again, holding my breath and waiting.
Enough sulking! In other news, my editor for Summer Lust dropped me a quick email to say that Loose Id hasn’t set an official release date yet. I love her for that! While yes I’m eager to get a date set and dive into edits, it made my day that she knew I would be anxious and headed that off with a quick note to let me know she knew and told me she was on top of it. Maybe she’s just trying to cushion the blow of the red pen to come, but I’m happy for now. I’m still hoping for a summer date, but when I know, you’ll know. I promise.
For more random fictional updates please visit my blog: Staking The Muse
March 3, 2011
Contest, Charity, and a week long eBook Discount
With Man Whore being released during a week that I'm without internet (release date March 12th), I'm offering up a contest to win a copy of my book, and to enter, all I'm asking is a shout out to help promote the book while I'm out of contact.
It's easy, and the more that participate, the better the chances that I'll award more than one copy. Plus, every person who participates helps to donate to two wonderful charities.
Read the details on my blog: Staking the Muse: Win a Book and Help a Cause!
Also, from March 6th through March 12th, Silver Publishing is offering a 30% discount to a second selection when you buy a New Release or pre-order a book from the Coming Soon page. So, you could pre-order Man Whore and get 30% off of Fallen.
(Okay this works with all of Silver's books, but you know you want to read Man Whore!)
Have a great two weeks. I'll miss you all!
Ciao,
Pia Veleno
It's easy, and the more that participate, the better the chances that I'll award more than one copy. Plus, every person who participates helps to donate to two wonderful charities.
Read the details on my blog: Staking the Muse: Win a Book and Help a Cause!
Also, from March 6th through March 12th, Silver Publishing is offering a 30% discount to a second selection when you buy a New Release or pre-order a book from the Coming Soon page. So, you could pre-order Man Whore and get 30% off of Fallen.
(Okay this works with all of Silver's books, but you know you want to read Man Whore!)
Have a great two weeks. I'll miss you all!
Ciao,
Pia Veleno
February 24, 2011
OCD, Reading, and GoodReads
I wrote a fun little entry about obsessing over GoodReads group challenges on my blog today.
Drop by and let me know if I'm not the only crazy reader around here.
OCD and the Writer
Ciao,
Pia
Drop by and let me know if I'm not the only crazy reader around here.
OCD and the Writer
Ciao,
Pia
February 12, 2011
New Release: Bound By Love
Read about a naughty angel, a love-struck demon, and at least one wingasm in Bound By Love. My Valentine's Day short story is now available for download from Silver Publishing by clicking here: Bound By Love.
(The first chapter is free by clicking the Excerpt tab, or in the Writing section of my GoodReads profile.)
Hell is as dangerous and fearsome as mortals are led to believe, which is why Beliaz left it behind to make a home on earth with a fallen angel named Eden. When Bel forges a ring to bind Eden to him forever, Hell has other plans for them both.
(The first chapter is free by clicking the Excerpt tab, or in the Writing section of my GoodReads profile.)
Hell is as dangerous and fearsome as mortals are led to believe, which is why Beliaz left it behind to make a home on earth with a fallen angel named Eden. When Bel forges a ring to bind Eden to him forever, Hell has other plans for them both.
February 10, 2011
Decision
I had been considering linking my regular blog to this one, but when I tried it, the feed didn't keep the formatting and looked very unprofessional.
Ah well, I did think of you guys and gals. Feel free to add the blog directly to your favorite RSS feed, or whatever those blog reader thingies are called.
It can be found here: Staking the Muse
I'll still add book updates here, but this blog will be the short and sweet version of the regular one. Here I'll keep to news of new contracts, release dates, cover art... you know book stuff.
Thanks for reading!
Ciao,
Pia
Ah well, I did think of you guys and gals. Feel free to add the blog directly to your favorite RSS feed, or whatever those blog reader thingies are called.
It can be found here: Staking the Muse
I'll still add book updates here, but this blog will be the short and sweet version of the regular one. Here I'll keep to news of new contracts, release dates, cover art... you know book stuff.
Thanks for reading!
Ciao,
Pia
