Billy London's Blog, page 31
December 12, 2011
All I Want For Christmas
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Um, I was going to say something intelligent, but I keep getting distracted by the oiled muscles of my cover. Yes! Sorry. Christmas isn't always religious. For people who aren't born into my family that is and I wanted to do a story about how a paranormal gets around the holidays. The paranormals that live on the edge of our world. Pretending to be normal or hiding in the shadows. Don't they have any obligations? Spells to cast? Blood to gift wrap?
At Midnight, is about Oliver, a Nordic vampire who's got until the stroke of Midnight Christmas day to sort his life out or said life's going to be pretty damn short. Then again, Christmas is known for those tiny little miracle like things so maybe Oliver's about to get lucky.
I have been commanded to do a full length story for a character named all of once. When you read it, you'll see what I mean. Ooh, and Janet Eckford reminded me of a tune that entirely embodies the spirit of this tale. Massive Attack Black Milk Apparently, that means I gots to get writing. Dang and double dang.
At Midnight
Um, I was going to say something intelligent, but I keep getting distracted by the oiled muscles of my cover. Yes! Sorry. Christmas isn't always religious. For people who aren't born into my family that is and I wanted to do a story about how a paranormal gets around the holidays. The paranormals that live on the edge of our world. Pretending to be normal or hiding in the shadows. Don't they have any obligations? Spells to cast? Blood to gift wrap?
At Midnight, is about Oliver, a Nordic vampire who's got until the stroke of Midnight Christmas day to sort his life out or said life's going to be pretty damn short. Then again, Christmas is known for those tiny little miracle like things so maybe Oliver's about to get lucky.
I have been commanded to do a full length story for a character named all of once. When you read it, you'll see what I mean. Ooh, and Janet Eckford reminded me of a tune that entirely embodies the spirit of this tale. Massive Attack Black Milk Apparently, that means I gots to get writing. Dang and double dang.
At Midnight
Imagine
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Did I ever tell you the story how Thirteen made me into a temporary lesbian with the story Pretty As A Picture? Such is the power of her words. Now I am totally in love with Geeks, if Big Bang Theory hadn't already scratched at the surface. Exchange Value is again a perfectly worded story that does what other authors would normally need another three thousand words to convey. You have Michelle, the pretty girl, poor girl with a brain sharper than a katana sword. Then you have Zak, the slightly creepy, super intelligent geek who would probably throw up if a beautiful chick looked his way. Add in the sort of repartee that would make a politics graduate want to pick up their books and serious sexual chemistry and you have a singularly smart and hot read. It made me miss my university days, when I thought I could change the world with my vision. If I get my own Zak, that's still on the cards...
Did I ever tell you the story how Thirteen made me into a temporary lesbian with the story Pretty As A Picture? Such is the power of her words. Now I am totally in love with Geeks, if Big Bang Theory hadn't already scratched at the surface. Exchange Value is again a perfectly worded story that does what other authors would normally need another three thousand words to convey. You have Michelle, the pretty girl, poor girl with a brain sharper than a katana sword. Then you have Zak, the slightly creepy, super intelligent geek who would probably throw up if a beautiful chick looked his way. Add in the sort of repartee that would make a politics graduate want to pick up their books and serious sexual chemistry and you have a singularly smart and hot read. It made me miss my university days, when I thought I could change the world with my vision. If I get my own Zak, that's still on the cards...
December 11, 2011
Waiting To Exhale
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Marteeka is a clever bird. One Night Forever managed with a scant 49 pages managed to make me cry, sigh, rage and whoop in triumph. Cheated on by her boyfriend and left pregnant by him, Ariel makes the choice to keep the baby and ditch the [insert appropriate foul mouthed rant against such scum here]. Dr Damien "Take Me Now" Carter is on hand to make sure that the decision to ditch [insert appropriate foul mouthed rant against such scum here. I refuse to recognise him by name] is the only viable option since Damien wants to take up that empty space next to her labelled Love of Her Life. I'm yet to read a Kartland book that doesn't make me want to dry hump the nearest post and the tally continues. Perfect reading for a lunch break, trip home or in between making sure your cakes rise. Hehehe... Cakes rise...
One-Night-Forever-EBOOK.html
Marteeka is a clever bird. One Night Forever managed with a scant 49 pages managed to make me cry, sigh, rage and whoop in triumph. Cheated on by her boyfriend and left pregnant by him, Ariel makes the choice to keep the baby and ditch the [insert appropriate foul mouthed rant against such scum here]. Dr Damien "Take Me Now" Carter is on hand to make sure that the decision to ditch [insert appropriate foul mouthed rant against such scum here. I refuse to recognise him by name] is the only viable option since Damien wants to take up that empty space next to her labelled Love of Her Life. I'm yet to read a Kartland book that doesn't make me want to dry hump the nearest post and the tally continues. Perfect reading for a lunch break, trip home or in between making sure your cakes rise. Hehehe... Cakes rise...
One-Night-Forever-EBOOK.html
From Romania With Love
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Nevea! The saucy little minx, she has rekindled my love of a man with an accent, who can cook and who gives out free footrubs before he's even been allowed a kiss. If Ronni hadn't wanted him, I'd have thrown her out of the way, presented myself naked on a platter with sushi for him to enjoy. Luc, a stern Romanian, successful businessman with a painful past is all about the Benjamins when it comes to Ronni's software company. Until he meets her that is. Ronni is the type of woman you hope your children will grow up to be, sharp, gorgeous and full of integrity. I like my sexy with depth and real emotion. I'll freely admit (reluctantly admit) that I had a little weep for both of them half way through. Then I read the rest and well, tears dried on their own. Take a trip to Eastern Europe, enjoy a little Romanian and pick up a new language. It'll be good for you.
Romanian-EBOOK.html
Nevea! The saucy little minx, she has rekindled my love of a man with an accent, who can cook and who gives out free footrubs before he's even been allowed a kiss. If Ronni hadn't wanted him, I'd have thrown her out of the way, presented myself naked on a platter with sushi for him to enjoy. Luc, a stern Romanian, successful businessman with a painful past is all about the Benjamins when it comes to Ronni's software company. Until he meets her that is. Ronni is the type of woman you hope your children will grow up to be, sharp, gorgeous and full of integrity. I like my sexy with depth and real emotion. I'll freely admit (reluctantly admit) that I had a little weep for both of them half way through. Then I read the rest and well, tears dried on their own. Take a trip to Eastern Europe, enjoy a little Romanian and pick up a new language. It'll be good for you.
Romanian-EBOOK.html
December 9, 2011
Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie!
Dark Diva's Cafe has a 25 Days of Christmas Promo! All you need to do is leave a comment to enter!
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Coming Home - http://www.darkdivasreviews.com/?p=6961
Negotiating Love - http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=7998
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The contests will run until 12:00 Noon (CST) on Sunday, December 11th. I have no idea what time that is GMT, so do it now!!
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Coming Home - http://www.darkdivasreviews.com/?p=6961
Negotiating Love - http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=7998
A Valentine's Love Story - http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=7990
Interlude: My Everything - http://theblackraveneroticcafe.com/?p=11215
Talking Dirty - http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/28419435/0/thereadersroundtable
The contests will run until 12:00 Noon (CST) on Sunday, December 11th. I have no idea what time that is GMT, so do it now!!
December 5, 2011
@Last soundtrack
Dudes! I have been remiss! But voila, this is the music that inspired and featured in @Last:
1. Who the devil are you? We Are Scientists - Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt http://youtu.be/Et9llKBJdEs 2. Introductions: Barry Manilow - Mandy http://youtu.be/Q5IifdSv9Gk 3. Interruptions: Ghostface Killer: Ghost Showers http://youtu.be/PHGqMNs9NFQ 4. A Courtney in Paris: Yann Tierson La Valse d'Amelie http://youtu.be/RD3WwM6l1J0 5. Hos before Bros: Skunk Anansie: Get Off Me http://youtu.be/4iolnrWd0pI 6. Arrivals: Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown: No Air http://youtu.be/WBKnpyoFEBo 7. Fancy Dinners: Skunk Anansie: Secretly http://youtu.be/7M8UxZDk56o 8. Leicester Square: LMFAO: I'm In Miami Beach David Guetta remix http://youtu.be/NQmvnhNaCDs 9. Taxis Home: Frank Sinatra: I've Got You Under My Skin http://youtu.be/C1AHec7sfZ8 10. Morning with the Boys: Kings of Leon: Notion http://youtu.be/NT6mB8N24_g 11. Bad Emails: Tricky: Something in the Way http://youtu.be/mR5xSf-NxdM 12. Flag Down The V Title: Damien Rice: Delicate http://youtu.be/dRPwFAoQwxc 13. Dark Mornings: Heart: Alone http://youtu.be/1Cw1ng75KP0 14. New Routines: Bloc Party: This Modern Love http://youtu.be/-oRlpGyI1rg 15. Cider Solves All: Rihanna: Rude Boy http://youtu.be/e82VE8UtW8A 16. Return of A Chris: Jay-z: 99 Problems http://youtu.be/WwoM5fLITfk 17. Reyce Style Glamour: Swedish House Mafia: One (Your Name) http://youtu.be/PkQ5rEJaTmk 18. Party Hard: Skepta: Bad Boy Lyrics - http://youtu.be/hIKmgrIfYno 19. Bribery By Distraction: Rudenko: Everybody It http://youtu.be/fSAxcrWE2PA 20. Melissa's Back: Madonna: She's Not Me http://youtu.be/PN5z4xlXre8 21. Home Truths: Placebo: Running Up That Hill http://youtu.be/p5wota5vQCU 22. A Place Called Lie: Florence and the Machine: Cosmic Love http://youtu.be/2EIeUlvHAiM 23. Pub Lunches: MIA: Paper Planes http://youtu.be/ewRjZoRtu0Y 24. No Chance Mate: Massive Attack: Psyche http://youtu.be/a8yaVSLJVLA 25. Photos of Another Life: Peter Gabriel: Book of Love http://youtu.be/FmnDXRJ7btE26. One More Try: Mumford and Sons: Little Lion Man http://youtu.be/X7bHe--mp1g 27. Epilogues: Jay-z ft Alicia Keys: Empire State of Mind http://youtu.be/0UjsXo9l6I8
December 3, 2011
Ready To Start
Janet's made it really difficult for me to ask for what I really want for Christmas. A Sidhe Prince who can let me start over.
Life In Two Parts is a thoroughly thought provoking tale about having the golden opportunity to live your life all over and do things differently. It's a startling wish, fraught with potentially dangerous what ifs and what abouts? It's a leap of faith, a mark of courage to leave your regrets rather than to see how one change can make a difference.
Augusta's battle to decide what to do, when she's reaching the end of her years will prickle at the tear ducts, even if you're a corpse. Daire's grief at the thought of being immortal while the one person he's ever loved fades slowly away was heartbreaking.
I love a story that stays with you long after you reach the magic words 'The End'. I can't give too much away because I really will spoil this for you. Read it and live it. Who knows what tomorrow will bring for you. So yeah, Janet, there are more of these dudes, right? I'm going to need a story for each of them. That can be your present to me! Thank you in advance.
December 1, 2011
Jingle Bells!
Just over three weeks until Christmas Day! So I'm celebrating with BTP with some free festive tales. I'm up first so get a look in:
http://beautifultroublepublishing.blogspot.com/2011/12/santas-other-family-by-billy-london.html
Keep visiting for more. We're on fire this month, I'm telling you!!
November 20, 2011
Interview with a Zombie
Tape transcript of an abandoned interview. Interviewer Billy London. Interviewee Novak the Zombie.
BL: Just speak nice and clearly into the microphone.
NtZ: As oppose to shouting at your laptop screen?
BL: Look, machines are confusing. Why don't you introduce yourself.
NtZ: My name is Novak, I am a zombie deity, no rotting flesh or groaning. Unless you decide to do something silly, then I will groan. I'm around five hundred years old give or take and I'm six foot four inches and a quarter. The extra quarter's important.
BL: What's your favourite food?
NtZ: That's classified.
BL: (sigh) Alrighty, favourite drink?
NtZ: Whiskey.
BL: Likes?
NtZ: Chase and Status and a woman who can dance until the sunrises.
BL: Dislikes?
NtZ: Fire. People who use fire. People who think it's funny to set me up with hot women who can set me on fire. Authors with a twisted sense of humour.
BL: Now wait a minute. I am not twisted. That's a bit unfair.
NtZ: Is it? Woman, what's the one thing that will kill me?
BL: (quietly) Fire.
NtZ: Who'd you give me as an equal?
BL: Kamilah.
NtZ: Who can do what?
BL: Set you on fire, but she's getting it under control! You can totally help her!
NtZ: My sweet, deluded Billy. I am not in existence for fire practice.
BL: She's really pretty?
NtZ: Irrelevant. She has got a fantastic pair of pins on her. Which is besides the point.
BL: She's got trust issues, just like you. It'll be kismet.
NtZ: If I die at her hands? It's suicide.
BL: I know you like a challenge. Think of it as something to do.
NtZ: You know what I like to do and I like to take my time over it. I really don't want to turn into a ball of fire to allow my woman to enjoy herself. I'd reassess this if I were you.
BL: Er, it's all a bit too late really. Trust me!
NtZ: Let me just revise this for you. You gave a bad guy his best friend. A photographer ends up with a sweet fashion designer. There's a doctor who 'nursery school' plays his way to get a teacher. You let a techno geek have a nurse-
Tony Caristo: I am not a geek!
BL: Would. You. Go. Away?
NtZ: And you gave a musician an artist. All nicely balanced and fair. And what do I get? Me? I get a pyromaniac.
BL: It's a risk every man faces in a relationship. That he'll one day piss off his woman enough that she'll want to kill him..
NtZ: I just have to be in the same room as her!
BL: Believe me, Caristo risks that every time he opens his mouth. So does Rhys Lloyd. Dude, honestly, you need to calm down and trust my vision. It'll be worth it.
NtZ: (sigh) It better be. Music's just starting to get good again. I don't want to miss it because I've been burnt to dust. You've got problems Billy.
TC: That's what I told her.
BL: I'm not talking to either of you.
Put-Out-the-Zombie-EBOOK.html
November 15, 2011
Love In My Tummy
I realised I haven't done a soundtrack for An Old Cake Tale, which is sacrilege because I write everything to music. Actually, I'm that irritating girl walking along who starts singing to herself. What? I get carried away! So voila, music to bake to. Love or otherwise.
Weddings Are Long: Sia - I'm In Here (Acoustic) YouTubeRhys cruisin' for a brusin' - Dan Black - U + Me YouTubeDance Off - Full Force - Ain't My Type Of Hype YouTubeTrust Me - Wendy Rene - After Laughter YouTubeOther Uses For Ties - Portishead - Glory Box YouTubeThat Man Will Die - Jay-Z - Roc Boys (And The Winner Is) YouTubeAnniversaries Ahoy - Jamie T - Calm Down Dearest YouTube
