B.A. Tortuga's Blog, page 28
November 10, 2015
Damn Country Music
So, y’all know me. I’m a country music fan. Hell, I’m a music fan, full stop, but country music is where my heart lives and no amount of teasing or bro country or politics will change that.
It’s the music of my soul.
Tim McGraw (and yes, I’ve been a fan since the early days, I’ve traveled all over the world to see him, don’t judge, he makes me happy) is releasing an album called “Damn Country Music” (here’s the video for the title song. Go watch. I’ll wait — https://www.facebook.com/TimMcGraw/videos/10153722990208556/).
I admit I heard the song and I burst into tears. The song calls to me, makes boys stand up and insist that they need stories. Now, I’m not a musician, but I understand the urge to run off and tell your stories, to need to make things so much that you can’t barely breathe.
That’s one of the reasons I’m fascinated by musicians. I’ve written a number of them — wild ones, unhappy ones, goofy ones. Song writers, studio musicians, headliners.
I’m easy.
That’s one of the reasons that I’m so pleased that I’m rereleasing the stories Adrenaline, Boys in the Band and If Wishes were Horses in the anthology, Boys in the Band. The books have more than 10K of new content and Adrenaline has been massively reworked.
I hope y’all enjoy and look out, there’ll be more musicians coming soon because Mr. McGraw is inspiring me.
Official blurb:
Adrenaline: Big time country singer Travis Reed is known for crazy stunts and good music, but with a maniac threatening his life, management won’t stand for his risk taking. They hire Wyatt Chastain as Travis’s personal security, to keep Travis safe from his stalker—and from himself. Attraction between them is white hot from the start, but when life gets crazy, they have to learn to trust each other as deeply as they desire each other.
Boys in the Band: Guitar player Spud is the band’s go-to guy, giving comfort and aid whenever he can. That changes when Caidon comes aboard. Caidon wants to tour and play, he wants Spud, and he’s not afraid to go against the band to get what he wants. Trouble is, the guys aren’t pleased with having to share Spud’s attention.
If Wishes Were Horses: Malcolm Parker had a thing for Dalton Amos years ago, before Dalton got famous and Malcolm got screwed out of the limelight. Now Dalton’s an aging superstar with a damaged voice, and Malcolm’s the successful songwriter. When Dalton shows up at Mal’s door, Malcolm considers tossing him out on his ass. But attraction still burns between them, and the old friends must decide if they can be lovers once more.
1st Edition of Adrenaline published by Torquere Press, 2009.1st Edition of If Wishes Were Horses published by Torquere Press, 2009.1st Edition of Boys in the Band published by Torquere Press, 2011.
http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=7030
November 9, 2015
What I'm Working On This Week
November 4, 2015
November 3, 2015
Sh*t BA Says: All Hat, No Cattle
What does this mean? You ever seen the stock photography of a ‘cowboy’ where you know that the model would piss himself if he so much as saw a bull? You know the type, all muscle and no calluses?
That’s what this is.
Running your mouth when you don’t have the cash in your back pocket.
See also, writing checks that your ass can’t cash.
Much love, y’all.
BA
November 2, 2015
What I'm (Theoretically) Working on this Week
October 30, 2015
Happy Halloween!
*smooches*
Much love, y’all!
BA
October 27, 2015
Out Today! And A Smile (Roughstock #2)
I love my Roughstock boys. Adore them. But I have to admit, Coke and Dillon?
They’re my heart boys, the ones that write themselves. The ones that I can look at and immediately they talk to me. (I’m plotting book 3 of theirs).
What can I say? Bull fighters are my heroes.
I’m so pleased that they’re out in the world again, re-edited and massaged some (thank you, my beloved Sue) and published by Pride Publishing.
All Coke Pharris wants is for his cowboys to be safe—all of them. When rodeo clown, Dillon, sets to prove that there’s more to the bullfighter, people could get hurt.
It’s Coke Pharris’ job to save bull riders from bulls, and he takes his work very seriously. Which is why he’s devastated when one of his favorite riders gets hurt, and he’s determined to help the young man ride again. Dillon Walsh is the arena entertainer for the bull riding tour, and he wants to help. He also wants Coke, has been admiring the man for a long time. He hasn’t made a move on Coke for fear of messing up their friendship, but when he finds out Coke might feel the same way, Dillon has to try to win Coke over.
Coke thinks he’s too old for Dillon, too beat up and scarred, but he can’t resist when Dillon finally makes a play for him. Dillon is like a wet dream for Coke, and the two of them have a great time getting to know each other better, at least until the danger of their job threatens to come between them. Will Dillon and Coke be able to help their friend and weather the problems that blow their way?
Publisher's Note: This book was previously released elsewhere. It has been re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing.
Buy links: Pride Publishing - https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/and-a-smile
All Romance Ebooks — https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-andasmile-1913943-340.html
Barnes and Noble — http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/and-a-smile-ba-tortuga/1122705073?ean=9781784308285
Much love, y’all!
BA
October 26, 2015
What I'm Working on this Week
October 21, 2015
October 20, 2015
Sh*t BA Says: Two Shakes of a Dead Lamb's Tail
I have to tell y’all, I was watching Texas Flip and Move and I heard one of the Snow sisters say this and I jumped up and hollered, “SEE! SEE! MY MOTHER DID NOT MAKE THAT UP!"
*grins*
How many times a day does my wife hear me say, “Hold on. I’ll be there in two shakes of a dead lamb’s tail”?
Lots.
And now I have crap reality television proof that it’s not just my weird assed family. It’s a thing. ;-)
Much love, y’all.
BA
