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Pilate’s Ghost by J. Alexander Greenwood (@a_greenwood)

J. Alexander Greenwood was originally interviewed for Inside the Author’s Mind May 2011. I’ve read both his books leading up to this third novel about the adventures of John Pilate, and they’re terrific.

Please welcome Alex as he gives a preview of his latest release Pilate’s Ghost, officially available tomorrow in time for Halloween! 

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Halloween Marks the Return of John Pilate in 

Pilate’s Ghost

As John Pilate attempts to settle into a quiet life with his new wife and family, he is tormented by ghosts of past and present in Pilate’s Ghost, the much-anticipated third installment of the mystery thriller series by J. Alexander Greenwood.

Pilate’s Ghost joins John Pilate a few weeks after events of Pilate’s Key as he promotes a book about his near-fatal experiences at Cross College. A mystery man threatening to kill him and his family dogs Pilate, who is still dealing with the fallout of those events and the suspicious citizens of Cross Township.

Pilate’s Ghost (Caroline Street Press) will be available to haunt readers on Halloween 2012 in paperback via Amazon.com, Lulu and local booksellers. It will be available as an Ebook exclusively in the Amazon.com Kindle Store.

Book one in the John Pilate Mystery Series, Pilate’s Cross, was published in 2010. Inspired by a true-life murder at a small college in the American Midwest, Pilate’s Cross was nominated for several Global Ebook Awards. It will be re-released as an audiobook in 2013.

Pilate’s Ghost is the second novel Greenwood has released in 2012. Pilate’s Key was released in February and named a semi-finalist for Best Mystery/Thriller in the Kindle Book Review Awards.

Pilate fans may find this new book familiar–yet simultaneously a jarring departure from the first two books, including critical favorite Pilate’s Key, set in Key West, Florida.

“It’s an odd thing, writing the third book in a series,” Greenwood said. “I suddenly understand–in my own very small way–how the people behind (movies) Alien3, Return of the Jedi and even The Dark Knight Rises must feel: audiences want more of what they loved before, but in order to be an effective storyteller, you can’t root everything in the same place. I mean, Luke and the gang couldn’t hang around on Hoth; Batman had to move on from the Joker. In that vein, John Pilate can’t stay in Key West, either.”

Greenwood has an idea for a fourth book in the series, but hastened to add, “It’s up to the fans if I write it. If response to Pilate’s Ghost is strong, I’ll certainly bring Pilate and his pals back by fall of 2013. But for now, I’m working on some other projects, including What the Gardener Saw.”

What the Gardener Saw is a multi-media story created for tablets including the iPad, created by artist David A. Terrill. Greenwood collaborated with Terrill on the novella that is drawn from the characters and world Terrill created. It is slated for a late 2012 or early 2013 release. Terrill also created the cover art for Pilate’s Ghost and the previous covers in the series.

“What the Gardner Saw is about as far from the world of John Pilate you can get,” Greenwood said. “But it’s heaps of fun and I think it will set a new standard for storytelling in the electronic tablet format.”

Jason McIntyre, top-selling suspense author of On The Gathering Storm and Thalo Blue, likes Greenwood’s approach to his books.

 “Greenwood offers a fresh take on the mystery thriller with his John Pilate Series. His novels are populated with flawed and neurotic—yet instantly likable—characters who find themselves thrown into maddeningly entertaining situations,” McIntyre said. “Greenwood writes fun, accessible fiction that leaves readers asking for more.”

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To order Pilate’s Ghost 

or any of the John Pilate mystery series books

Visit Alex’s website or Amazon author page

Join the John Pilate Facebook community

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 Connect with Alex

Website | Facebook | Goodreads

Twitter @a_greenwood | Twitter @pilatescross

J. Alexander Greenwood won the 2011 Shelf Unbound Short Story competition for his popular story Obsidian (available on Amazon). His debut novel Pilate’s Cross was nominated for several Global eBook Awards. His second book, Pilate’s Key was a semi-finalist for the Kindle Book Review’s Best Mystery/Thriller of 2012.

He is a former actor, director and radio show host. Greenwood has been interviewed by countless blogs in the United States and Canada, and appeared on radio and TV talking about the books and the burgeoning e-publishing movement. Greenwood is the grandson of acclaimed historical fiction novelist Robert E. Trevathan (Ballanger, Red River Angel).

He resides in Kansas City, Missouri with his wife and daughter.

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Music Monday ~ Reboot the Mission by The Wallflowers ft. Mick Jones

I featured an old song from The Wallflowers in my NYC blog yesterday.

After a seven-year hiatus, they’ve come out with a new album and here’s a song from it.

enjoy,

eden

Filed under: Musical Mondays

Back from New York City with a 6th Avenue Heartache

This old song from The Wallflowers expresses my melancholy mood.

Less than a week after returning home from New York, my heart still aches for the city. I REALLY didn’t want to leave. Even as the plane sat on the tarmac bound for Toronto, I wanted to rush the cockpit and tell the pilot to let me out.

It’s hard to believe the pulse of a city can beat at the same rate as my heart, but that’s how it feels. I’ve been to NYC numerous times, even lived there for a year in the late nineties, and it never feels right to leave.  Maybe one day I’ll return for good and make it my home. I know if I were there today, I’d be in lockdown with the impending storm—stuck—unable to fly out. Damn … I’ve got to plan better next time.

To friends and family on the east coast of the U.S. and Canada in the path of Hurricane Sandy—I’m keeping you in my thoughts.

Here were some of the favorite moments of my trip.

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I finally met acclaimed American poet, Steven Marty Grant. I’ve devoured his poetry for the past couple of years and have begged him for personalized copies of his book, Another Hotel Room. Receiving his signed books was truly a highlight of my trip. He’s an amazing poet and an even more amazing person. I’m so looking forward to his next collection Chasing Moriarty releasing later this year.

Connect to Steven on his blog and on Twitter @stevenmgrant.

Mine, mine, mine, ALL MINE! Okay, I’ll give you a copy if you’re nice to me.

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I blogged about the the wonderful Mike Geffner in a recent post. His series, The Inspired Word is a great event for any city but especially for New York. There are so many talented people who are not afraid to express themselves, and I’ve already connected to many of them just by attending the event once. Further to the Monday night open mic session, Mike even asked me to help judge a comedy slam later that week. So much fun!

Find Mike on Twitter @InspiredWordNYC  and Facebook.

Be sure to connect to Mike and The Inspired Word when in NYC.

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Jim Campilongo, a regular act at The Living Room Monday nights was the next stop after my open mic session, but I almost didn’t get in. The doorman asked for ID, which I  didn’t have. The only thing I had to offer was my newly printed business card. I said, “You know I must be of age if I write erotica.”

He stared at my card and said, “You’ve got to be kidding.” He was a big guy. He looked mean, not easy to persuade.

“How do I know you’re not just a horny teenager?” he asked.

“Ha,” I replied. “Horny teenagers would have nothing to write about.”

I dug in my heels for a battle of words, but then something incredible happened. He revealed he also writes erotic literature. What?! That’s New York for you, nobody is just doing a job—everyone has other aspirations.  He asked, “Do you have anything I can read?” Considering I’d just come from reading my book,  I gave him my copy. I knew my book was worth something but never thought I could use it to get into a NY club.

After watching Jim’s fabulous show, I spoke with the doorman whose name is Mark K. He’d already read my first story, and we had a discussion about writing and have been in touch since. He sent me a piece of his work for an opinion, and the man can write—really well, in fact. I couldn’t be happier to connect to him in this serendipitous way.

So, if you’re in NYC on a Monday night, drop by The Living Room and say ‘hi’ to Mark, bring some ID, and don’t miss Jim Campilongo. He’s an amazing guitarist with a smokin’ hot band. Connect to him on Twitter @JimCampilongo.

Catch The Campoilongo Quartet at The Living Room each Monday night.

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I gained major poundage during my ten days in the city, and it’s mainly due to a great Italian eatery in Hell’s Kitchen called Stecchino. The service was friendly, the food amazing, and they had FREE WIFI. I’m still dreaming about their garlic, rosemary fries, and I don’t even like potatoes! Connect to them on Twitter @StecchinoNYC.

Great food, warm atmosphere, and wonderful service – Go!

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Bryant Park is one of many beautiful open spaces in the city. On a bright day, I soaked up the sun on a park bench and a stranger tried to pick me up. I love the men in this city—they’re fearless. What was great about the incident was our exchange sparked a poem, which I will share in a collection later this year. Poems don’t come easily to me, so I take inspiration whenever it hits.

The poem is called “A Loose Leaf” like this one that fell in my hair while in NY.

I was actually in the area to meet NYU professor and Forbes writer, David Vinjamuri. I’d interviewed him recently, and we exchanged writing tips and talked marketing strategy. Of course, he was just as nice in person as he is online. He also gave me some excellent promotion advice, which I’ll put into practice shortly.

Connect to him on Twitter @dvinjamuri.

David writes both fiction and non-fiction. Find him out on Amazon.

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I reconnected with a wonderful couple whom I met while in Barbados last year. Linda and Bob are vibrant New Yorkers who introduced me to an area completely new to me—The Seaport. We had a great dinner, met new friends, and capped off the evening at one of their favorite haunts – Nelson Blue, fully decorated for Halloween.

Great place for friends to reunite. Thanks Linda and Bob!

It was also this area where I returned to the next day in a final quest for boots. I love wearing boots in the fall and had ruined my favorite pair several months ago. As luck would have it, I found them! I also learned you don’t pay tax for individual clothing items under $110, so of course I had to pick up a few more things. It only makes sense, right?

I saved money by buying more than one pair. That’s my story & I’m sticking to it.

Until next time, New York. I can’t wait to come back.

Stay safe, everyone.

♥ eden

Filed under: -Promo of Spring into Summer, Revelations & Humor

Inside the Mind of Casey Ryan (@Cuttingroommrb)

Casey had his birthday earlier this week. I didn’t know that when I planned this month’s schedule. I had wanted Casey to close out a great month of interviews, which included filmmakers as well as writers. To learn that it was also his birthday is a bonus.

Happy birthday, Casey! I celebrated by eating a piece of strawberry cheesecake in your honor—with whipped cream of course.

I’ve been on Casey’s radio show The Cutting Room Floor twice, and I’m proud to be a member of what he affectionately calls his “Repeat Offenders Club.” He’s been a huge supporter of my writing from early on, posting a book review for Spring into Summer recently. I also had the great fortune of meeting him at my book signing in Montreal last year, and he’s every bit as nice in person as he is virtually.

I know I speak for everyone when I say this:

For all you do to support the indie community, THANK YOU, Casey.

Please help me welcome Casey Ryan and return the favor by reading about him, leaving a comment, and spreading the word about this incredibly talented man.

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Inside Casey Ryan’s Mind

What is your idea of perfect happiness? 

Retiring at 50 with enough money saved up to live comfortably. I’d have a place on the beach in Nova Scotia where I could sit on my deck and stare out at the ocean – my wife at one side and my dog at the other.

What turns you on creatively? 

“People watching” at the airport. Much as I hate waiting for flights, airports can be fascinating places. I can’t honestly think of anywhere else that provides a broader display of the spectrum of human emotions and behaviors all at once. The “arrivals and departures” bring with them all kinds of other opposing pairs – joy and sadness; work and leisure; stress and relaxation; famous and non-famous; legal and illegal. I always carry a pad and pen with me when I travel.


Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

 “Pursuant” is a word that I catch myself using in most of my business e-mails. Like many Canadians, I’m also a subconsciously chronic apologizer so “sorry” gets dropped a lot.

[Eden] I can relate. I’ve tried to wipe “sorry” from my vocabulary.

What quality do you most admire in a man? 

I’ve long thought that loyalty was an admirable quality in a man. If it isn’t the first rule in the unwritten “Bro Code”, then it ought to be.

What quality do you most admire in a woman?

 I invest a lot of stock in women that have the ability to make me laugh out loud so, I’d have to say a really witty sense of humor. Being able to sharply identify and make light of the absurd is a great quality. Humor has an odd little way of keeping people grounded too. For that matter, it’s how I ended up on a second date with my wife.

What is your greatest regret?

 Not standing up to people when I should have. I was a bullying victim as a kid so admittedly this was more of an issue when I was younger. Looking back, however, there are a handful of situations that I would have handled differently. If wisdom really does come with age, then I’m content with knowing what I am and am not willing to tolerate – even at the cost of having to learn it the hard way in some cases.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? 

I’d like to trust my own instincts more. By and large, they haven’t failed me much. I’ve been told that I have a tendency to over-think certain things and would love to spend less time “deciding” and more time “doing”.

What is your greatest fear?

 Not having any options. I’ve always thrived in situations where I knew that I had a viable contingency plan even if I didn’t need one. “Because you have to” is not an answer that I’ve ever been able to accept easily.

I’ve also got a crippling fear of heights. Don’t ask me to climb more than 3 steps on a ladder – not going to happen!

[Eden] I guess this wasn’t you I saw the other day, Casey? 

Which living person do you most admire?

 NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is probably the living person that I admire most. I’m somewhat surprised by my own response as I’m not a politically minded person by nature.

I’ve had the honor of meeting Mr. Mulcair in person several times. He went out of his way to introduce me to some of the key figures in Montreal’s Irish community which unwittingly changed the course of my professional career for the better. I’ll always respect him for that.

I admire him for both his leadership qualities and ardent dedication to his own values. He’s extremely smart and the kind of person that is not afraid to vociferously challenge the powers that be if he thinks that his position is worth defending.

He’s also got an appropriate appreciation of showmanship and engages well with people publicly. You don’t often see that in Canadian politics. I think the country needs more of his kind of energy.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? 

If I had it to do over again, I’m convinced that I would have been an English professor. I tutored a great deal when I was in college and loved it. Being able to help someone complete a paper or derive a deeper understanding out of a written work can be quite fulfilling. I wouldn’t be the kind of professor that sucks all the enjoyment out of reading or writing either.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? 

My dog (Tatum) has a great little existence. If you’re a dog in a loving home, your entire life consists of eating, sleeping, and playing. As an added bonus, you have a sense of smell that borders on being a super-power.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? 

I don’t honestly think that I’ve had a single “greatest achievement” yet per se. Many things in my life have been sources of pride but, I couldn’t single any one of them out. I also believe that I do have a larger work in me. I just can’t see what it is yet. I prefer to think of my life as a work in progress.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? 

Nothing gets me angrier faster than dealing with someone who is deliberately condescending. Each of us deserves to be addressed with a basic level of dignity and equality. Talk to people – not down to people.

What is your greatest extravagance? 

My movie library – 1150 feature films and counting. I’ve even managed to track down copies of every single one of the movies that has won the Oscar for best picture. It took me 15 years but, I did it.

[Eden] Wow, I’m so impressed by your dedication.

What is one thing you want to do before you die? Explore Australia and New Zealand. I’d love to be able to take off for a couple of months and see as much of those two countries as I could. I’d like to think that I could summon the confidence to go on a Walkabout – or at least a truncated version of one.

What is your favorite music (genre/artist/album/song)?



I’ve been a huge fan of Billy Joel’s for as long as I can remember. Glass Houses is my favorite album but, my favorite song by him is Miami 2017 (I’ve seen the lights go out on Broadway) which was the last track on Turnstiles.

That being said, my taste in music also depends heavily on my mood. I have favorite songs in lots of different genres (including rock, heavy metal, R&B, jazz, hip hop, country, and classical) but, generally have a preference for pieces that are more up-tempo. Much like food and film, I try to keep an open mind when it comes to music.

What are some of your favorite curse words? 

“Goddammit” is the one that I’m most often quoted as using but, there are others. Being from Montreal originally, I have a tendency to swear in French when I’m really pissed off. When people hear me say “Tabarnac”, they run.

What is your motto? Never mess with an Irishman who thinks that he has something to prove.

Thank you Casey for your fabulous answers. I learned a lot of interesting facts about you, and I promise never to ask you to shingle my roof!

Readers, please connect to this man of infinite creativity who is a true friend to all indies.  Drop by and wish him “Happy Birthday” if you haven’t already!

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Connect with Casey 

Twitter @cuttingroommrb | The Cutting Room Floor Show | Blog

Casey Ryan is the creator and host of the Cutting Room Floor talk-radio podcast and blog. For the past 4 years, the Cutting Room Floor has sought to highlight the works of independent entertainers of all types. A self proclaimed pop-culture addict, Casey is always trying to read up on the latest entertainment news stories. His film education consists of a lifetime of watching and studying movies. He holds a BA in Industrial Relations and Economics as well as a diploma in Sciences. For the past 10 years he has enjoyed a prolific career in corporate sales – often using his skills to help his guests market their work on air.

 

Filed under: Author Interviews

NEW RELEASE – Buck’s Landing by @CameronGarriepy

I first met Cameron earlier this year after reading her work on Write on Edge, where she is the managing editor. She has been a strong advocate for my writing, and I’m more than happy to support her with her newest book, Buck’s Landing.

Please give a warm welcome to Cameron Garriepy.

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Many thanks to Eden for sharing her space with me today. She’s such a gracious hostess.

Amazon e-book | Personalized Paperbacks

COMING SOON IN PRINT via Amazon and CreateSpace

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In Cameron’s own words …

Buck’s Landing is my first full length novel and my first romance, and I’m thrilled to send it out into the world. I’ve been reading romance since I was way too young, and I’ve always said I wanted to write one of my own. One of the things I strive for in romance is relatable characters. I hope my readers will connect with my characters because they’re likable, fallible, tender, volatile, sometimes colossally stupid, but ultimately people in love reaching for the soul that fulfills them.

New England has always been my home, so it was a natural choice to set my first novel in the region. Sofia and Silas’s Hampton Beach is a real place, a vibrant community that I’ve worked hard to capture on my pages. Sofia is the reluctant owner a mini-golf course on the boardwalk, Silas the neighbor who’s under her skin.

Read an excerpt

The dinner hours were sometimes slow, so Sofia settled into her seat, picking up the novel her assistant manager had been reading in her down time. It was about twenty years old, with a tall, dark, chiseled hero on the cover, and the title in gilded lettering. At the end of two hours, she was a good way through it.

“I wouldn’t have pegged you for a reader of bodice-rippers.” Silas was leaning on the chain link gate that separated the course from the sidewalk on that side. She was unreasonably glad to see him.

“I thought you had a date.” She hoped her reply sounded flip.

His eyes twinkled. “I did. Steamers and lobster down at the pound with my sister and my nephew.” He waved through to Charlotte, who’d seen him from her position at the snack bar window.

Sofia set the book down, bending its broken spine. “Do you flirt with everyone on the strip?”

Silas laughed, crossing to the cashier’s window and leaning in. “Just the pretty girls.”

“I’m sure.” She sat up a little straighter. “Are you going to make a habit of hanging out at my gate?”

“Maybe. I have another date tomorrow night,” he said with a sly grin.

“Oh?” She didn’t want to hear about it.

“I’m taking her to Blink’s for fried dough, and then I’m going to kick her ass at Skeeball down at the Funarama,” he said, dropping his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “But just so she doesn’t get mad at me, I’m going to win her a giant stuffed panda at the ring toss.”

“You seem awfully sure of yourself,” she countered.

“Oh, I am.” He straightened, but reached out to push a stray lock of hair, gone curly in the humidity, from her cheek. “I’ll pick you up at ten-fifteen, after the course closes.”

He was gone before she even had a chance to reply.

About Buck’s Landing

Sofia Buck escaped Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, ten years ago with no intention of returning, but her father’s untimely death forces her to come back for the summer to deal with Buck’s Landing, the family business he left behind. Sofia has one goal, to keep the business running until it’s sold. What she doesn’t count on is falling in love.

Silas Wilde walked away from an unsatisfying legal career in Manhattan. Relying on instinct and serendipity, he finds himself running a seaside market and gift shop on Hampton Beach’s Ocean Boulevard. He’s content in his new life and livelihood, until a chance encounter with his new next-door neighbor awakens him to the one thing he’s missing. Her.

Threatened by Sofia and Silas’s very different dreams, can their love survive the summer’s end?

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Thanks Cameron for sharing about Buck’s Landing.

Readers, please leave a comment for this stellar writer and congratulate her on her new release!

Connect to Cameron

Blog | Facebook | Amazon | Twitter @CameronGarriepy

Self-described shenaniganist and unabashed romantic, Cameron wrote her first romance novel on an antique typewriter, using a stack of pink paper. Detours between that draft and her publishing goals have included a BA in Music, a professional culinary education, and twelve years in the child-wrangling industry.

Cameron writes from the Metro Boston area, where she lives with her husband, son, and two poorly behaved dogs. In addition to writing fiction, she is a managing editor at www.writeonedge.com.

Filed under: Author Promotions

NEW RELEASE – Land of Hope by Junying Kirk (@Junying007 )

I’d like to welcome back, friend and author, Junying Kirk, who recently launched Land of Hope, the final book in her trilogy and the the long-awaited follow-up to The Same Moon and Trials of Life.

          

I’m her second last stop on a month-long tour which wraps up tomorrow.

Junying has offered a very sexy excerpt for my readers, so please have a read and pick up her books. She’s an excellent writer, and I know you’ll love her style.

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Land of Hope ~ Book blurb

Every year, millions of illegal immigrants cross borders in search of wealth, happiness and a life of ease in the Land of Hope. Some succeed. Others suffer unimaginable hardships.

When Jack Gordon, Inspector in the SCS (Serious Crime Squad) hires Pearl Zhang, a professional Chinese interpreter, they join forces to fight injustice in the corrupt underworld of international crime, human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Pearl is the voice of broken dreams, translating raw, deranged, and colorful tales of those who cannot speak for themselves. As Pearl gets more and more tangled in the lives of strangers, Jack becomes a welcome diversion, complicated by the fact that both are married. Their trans-continental roller-coaster ride derails when Pearl tumbles into the sinister world of her clients, a world full of secrets, lies, and unspeakable violence – only this time, it’s directed at her.

Can she depend on Jack? Find out in this third and final book of Junying Kirk’s “Journey to the West” trilogy.

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Available on Amazon.UK | Amazon.Com | Smashwords

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Read an excerpt ~ Passion in a Pub 

Naked and satisfied, Pearl had one of Jack’s tattooed arms draped around her neck, which showed off his muscular torso and biceps. It felt so good having her soft curves nestled against his taut muscles, exuding strength and unmistakable maleness. He smelt damn good too.

She traced the shape of the Scottish flag on one of his arms, and dragons on the other. She let out a soft giggle. “What a funny name for a pub! What were they thinking when they came up with names like that?”

“They probably predicted that someone like me, with a fighting cock, would come here and spend a sticky afternoon with his lovely hot lass?” He also chuckled at his own joke.

Laughing, she leaned over and her pouting lips brushed against his nose, a feather-like kiss, just to tantalise him.

“Seriously, how did you know that they had rooms upstairs and we could, you know…?” She paused, still embarrassed that she had driven 80 miles at his beck and call, so she could get much-needed attention to her body and soul, from this man she had only met over a month ago.

“Have you brought other women here?” She did not meet his eyes, turning her head away, aware that she sounded like a jealous wife. The urge to probe simply emerged and burst out. She knew she had no claim on him, nor him on her. Still, a question hovered in her head and she was not the type to torture herself with questions she had no answers for, so better out with it.

“Oh no.” He raised his hands and turned her face towards him, looking her straight in her eyes, deep, dark-brown pools, drawing him in. “What do you take me for? I have been to this place before when I was still a sergeant, and investigated an arson here a couple of years ago. I was a bit surprised that this pub had a B&B upstairs, but no, I’ve never stayed here: until today, that is. Besides, I just invited you for a late lunch here, and it was you…”

Before he could continue, their mouths had found each other and their limbs were reaching for the other’s sensitive parts, probing and claiming. Their bodies became blissfully entwined, giving and receiving. Time was precious and it was silly to waste it on unnecessary chitchat.

She wanted him, badly, and he matched her in her every move, satisfying her every whim.

An hour or so later, when she had consumed his yang and he had greedily taken her yin for the second time that afternoon, Jack reluctantly disentangled himself. He went to the bathroom to remove his condom, and his sweat. Instead of feeling spent, he was energised.

“Sorry, Pearl, but I’ve got to go. I can only manage a few hours today. Double duty day.”

“Of course.” She nodded, a little disappointment in her eyes.

He returned to her side of the bed and knelt down, as if about to propose.

“I promise to make time next time. The past few weeks have been just crazy. We are really short staffed, not to mention further cuts on the way…”

She put her fingers on his mouth and stopped him from further explanation.

“I understand, Jack. I really do. I know you want to see me, and I love seeing you, but time is against us, and you’ve got work to do.”

In her moments of sanity, she was still incredulous that she had acquired a Sean Connery look-alike who wanted her and filled her with unbridled passion. In her wildest dreams, she had never expected to be conducting an extramarital affair with a police officer.

It was obvious that Jack had become besotted with her, or with her body at least, which was in wonderful shape for her age. For him, I am exotic and from a different world, hence more alluring, adding spice to his usual, bland English diet. Pearl smiled: food for thought.

For her, Jack filled a hole in her life, left empty by her husband.

But Andrew. Oh Andrew, how would he react if he finds out that I have a new man in my life? Or has he also found someone?

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Thanks so much Junying for sharing with my readers. An excellent excerpt! You are such a diverse writer.

Readers, please follow Junying tomorrow on her final stop at SS Book Fanatics.

She promises to have another great excerpt, a review, and fantastic prizes to win.

Help support Junying by celebrating the successful completion of her book tour.

Connect with Junying

Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Goodreads

Junying Kirk grew up in the turbulent times of the Cultural Revolution. A British Council scholarship led her to study English Language Teaching at Warwick University in 1988, followed by further postgraduate degrees at Glasgow and Leeds. She has worked as an academic, administrator, researcher, teacher and cultural consultant. When she is not traveling to Courts & Police stations as a professional interpreter, she loves spending her time reading & writing books, and traveling the world.

Her ‘Journey to the West’ trilogy, The Same Moon, Trials of Life and Land of Hope have been published on Amazon.UK, Amazon.Com and Smashwords.

She lives in Birmingham, UK with her English husband.

 

Filed under: Author Promotions

I’m Featured on @FullMoonBites with a Giveaway too

It’s getting close to Halloween, and I can’t think of a better site to haunt than Holly Polk’s Full Moon Bites. 

She’s graciously featuring me as part of her Spotlight Tuesday, and I’m giving away a copy of Spring into Summer as well.

Hop over, comment, and read what one of my favorite poets said about my book.

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Connect to Full Moon Bites 

Twitter @FullMoonBites

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Buy Fall into Winter from Amazon.com and Amazon.UK

Buy Spring into Summer from Amazon.com and Amazon.UK

No Kindle? No Worries.

There is a Kindle App for just about any electronic device (Click here to get one). If you own a computer, smart phone, iPad, or iPod touch, then you are able to download my e-books.

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Music Monday ~ Autumn in New York

Good-bye New York.

Autumn under the warmth of your skies, surrounded by the smiles of those who create here did my heart good.

I can’t wait to come back.

♥ eden

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Interview and Review for Spring into Summer by @JerseyGirlBook

Long before booking my trip to NYC, I had connected to Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews.

Today, my interview was published along with a review that made me cry into my Manhattan morning coffee … in a good way. I may never leave this city.

To read the interview and review, please hop over to Jersey Girl’s website.

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Connect to Jersey girl, Kathleen Higgins-Anderson at all her virtual homes.

Website: Jersey Girl Book Reviews

Website: Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews

Twitter:  @JerseyGirlBook

Facebook:  Jersey Girl Book Review

Facebook:  Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews

Goodreads: Jersey Girl Book Reviews

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Buy Fall into Winter from Amazon.com and Amazon.UK

Buy Spring into Summer from Amazon.com and Amazon.UK

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Inside the Mind of @SidKali

I am not exactly sure when  I connected to Sid, but I’m so happy I did. He’s been a constant supporter of my writing from the beginning, and he’s a sweet and kind man I’m happy to call a friend.

His film, PSORO is about fears and phobias, and it’s pretty scary stuff. I’m a fan of horror movies even if I have to watch them with one eye closed and a blanket over my head. He also shoots erotic cinema, and I’ve included links to both his projects. View videos on Youtube by hitting the posters.

Read more about the wonderful filmmaker, Sid Kali, and listen for him tomorrow on Casey Ryan’s ~ The Cutting Room Floor at noon.

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Inside Sid Kali’s Mind

What is your idea of perfect happiness? This could sound totally selfish, but being able to do all things I enjoy in life when I want to. People close to me I’m not a selfish sort of person. I just like to be able to do what I like to do without worrying and counting dimes.

If it’s a trip to the MGM Grand Las Vegas for a weekend of gambling or my hobby of spending money on collecting boxing memorabilia it is what it is.

What turns you on creatively? Erotic fiction and cinema are hot to me. I have absolutely nothing against people in the adult entertainment industry. I was invited to direct in that arena once, but passed on it.

Not for any moral stance or because I’m a prude. To me producers in the adult entertainment industry have always been way ahead of the entertainment game in regards to marketing and digital distribution compared to mainstream studios.

I passed on the offer to direct an adult feature because at heart I’m an erotica fan. I enjoy the subtle way of mixing seduction and nudity without going hardcore with a money shot.

Fantasy Striptease Private Shows is an erotic title Slice of Americana Films produced that is currently available on DVD via Amazon that sums up what personally turns me on creatively.

Indie cinema is a wonderful thing. I ended up connecting with UK based movie maker Wayne Daniells (LiarDice Films) on a horror flick called PSORO that has killer SFX by Paul While (Graphic Delusions) and tremendous actors. Shameless plug for PSOROTHEMOVIE.COM

The cool thing from indie cinema is Wayne and Slice of Americana Films coproducer Tim “Timbo” Beachum and I decided erotic cinema was not dead. Wayne who I call UK Diablo pitched us a retro spin on the title.

Retro-tica! Merging the modern with the time tested classic Erotic cinema and shorts. Bettie Page, Russ Meyer, Pin-up girls 1940′s-1960′s, Cigarette cards, Burlesque sexy and Femme fatales. We will bring nostalgia to all (of age) groups in tasteful and sometimes humorous.

We are currently in post-production on this new erotic cinema producer’s cut with not before seen footage, new look and retro soundtrack. I’m excited about this project.

[Eden] You’ve got so much going on, Sid. Excellent!

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “It is what it is” and “Shaaaaw!”

What quality do you most admire in a woman? A woman that writes or produces erotic entertainment without feeling shy about it because it comes from her creative heart.

What is your greatest regret?  Foolish reckless decisions made in a past life, but no reason to look back at them now. We live and learn as they say. I have no idea who they are, but they seem to know a lot this THEY SAY.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To not be a hypochondriac.

What is your greatest fear? That I would be stuck on island or in the desert or any place with Spike Lee and Oliver Stone. Even a long yellow limo ride with these people would scare me to death.

Which living person do you most admire? My Pops. Cliché answer, but true because it was earned.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I would love to finally be a real novelist and finish a book. I personally don’t care for wannabe screenwriters or filmmakers that never finish a project. Right now I’m a wannabe novelist working on my first novel.

I’m a fan of writers that finish books, not only talk about finishing them.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? The Desert Tortoise has life figured out.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Yet to happen.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? GREED.

What is your greatest extravagance? Yellow limo rides around town when pub crawling with friends.

What is one thing you want to do before you die? Take in all Amsterdam has to offer for a week.

What is your favorite film/director? I don’t have a favorite film director. I do have 4 favorite actors. Clint Eastwood (not for directing, love his acting since Sergio Leone put him on as an actor), Marky Mark aka Mark Wahlberg, Ben Stiller (Zoolander) and Flora Martínez (Rosario Tijeras indie cinema must see).

What are some of your favorite curse words? I hope phrases can work here. “Is this the real shit or the bullshit?” Inside circle knows I use this a lot.

What is your motto? Be a kind soul to others.

Thanks so much Sid for being such a creative force and a true friend to many indies.

Readers, please connect to this wonderful filmmaker. 

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Connect with Sid 

Twitter @sidkali | Slice of Americana Films | Psoro – The Movie 

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