B.A. Tortuga's Blog, page 56
April 12, 2014
What I'm Working On
Brazilian bull rider novella — discovered I have to write this one first so as not to spoil people...
Colts and Cowboys — another contemporary without a deadline. They’re rounding 40K without chance of stopping.
FemDom story — MmF story or what happens when a Domme decides she wants to see her boy get well and truly taken by a Dom. ;-)
On hold/in outline:
Coke/Dillon & Andy/Jason novel
In edits/rewrites:
Ace/Kitty in rewrites.
Games Girls Plays in editing.
Wolf Run in editing.
At beta:
Nothing!
At proofing:
Nothing!
Subbed:
Deconstructing Channing
Say Something
Next week's plan?
More of the same, again, I think.
April 11, 2014
What I'm Reading
Still working on House of Bathory, The Bubble Gum Thief and The Vampire Queen’s Servant in the bedroom and High Risk by Vivian Arend in the bathroom. Also reading Keepers of the Cave and A Book of Horrors... :D Much love,
BA
Books for 2014
1. The Spiral Dance by Starhawk — Amazing how much I’ve changed since I read this the first time.2. Keeping Sir Thorne by Sean Michael — *cackles*3. Literary Knits by Nikol Lohr — Knitting. Knitting knitting knitting.4. The Relic by Preston and Child — love this book so much.5. The Late Night Horror Show by Bryan Smith — Loved everything up to the end, HATED the end.6. Return to Hell House by Nancy A. Collins — I am buying all her books.7. Sold by Sean Michael — still happy making8. Hell House by Richard Matheson — as always, love Matheson.9. Hoarse Play by Sean Michael — :D10. Breaking Cover by Sean Michael — oh, my. Hot hot hot.11. The Crying Girl by Glen Ebisch — eh. The blurb was a better read.12. Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris — I loved this one. If you read it, when you’re about to give up, push on.13. The Doll by JC Martin — eh. It was free, but I wouldn’t recommend it.14. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson — OMG, read it. READ IT.15. Dear John, I Love Jane: Women Write About Leaving Men for Women by Candace Walsh, Laura Andre — J and I talked about this book for an entire morning. Fascinating read.16. Mistresses of the Dark -- I was hoping for more.17. The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters — loved it18. Knitting Yarns (edited by Ann Hood) — I loved this one, but it’s definitely a very specific audience19. Malting by Sean Michael — yummy!20. Hollow City by Ransom Riggs — I’m not a YA reader, but…I love this series!21. Awakening to Lesbianism
BA
Books for 2014
1. The Spiral Dance by Starhawk — Amazing how much I’ve changed since I read this the first time.2. Keeping Sir Thorne by Sean Michael — *cackles*3. Literary Knits by Nikol Lohr — Knitting. Knitting knitting knitting.4. The Relic by Preston and Child — love this book so much.5. The Late Night Horror Show by Bryan Smith — Loved everything up to the end, HATED the end.6. Return to Hell House by Nancy A. Collins — I am buying all her books.7. Sold by Sean Michael — still happy making8. Hell House by Richard Matheson — as always, love Matheson.9. Hoarse Play by Sean Michael — :D10. Breaking Cover by Sean Michael — oh, my. Hot hot hot.11. The Crying Girl by Glen Ebisch — eh. The blurb was a better read.12. Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris — I loved this one. If you read it, when you’re about to give up, push on.13. The Doll by JC Martin — eh. It was free, but I wouldn’t recommend it.14. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson — OMG, read it. READ IT.15. Dear John, I Love Jane: Women Write About Leaving Men for Women by Candace Walsh, Laura Andre — J and I talked about this book for an entire morning. Fascinating read.16. Mistresses of the Dark -- I was hoping for more.17. The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters — loved it18. Knitting Yarns (edited by Ann Hood) — I loved this one, but it’s definitely a very specific audience19. Malting by Sean Michael — yummy!20. Hollow City by Ransom Riggs — I’m not a YA reader, but…I love this series!21. Awakening to Lesbianism
April 10, 2014
Authors After Dark is coming QUICKLY and OMG this year is...
Authors After Dark is coming QUICKLY and OMG this year is going to be INSANE!
As always AAD is about the readers, and the amount of awesome we have put together for you this year, you would be INSANE not to attend….
First, our amazing Master of Ceremonies is none other than Alexandra Ivy ! She will be doing a cool little event to celebrate your favorite gargoyle, Levet on Friday ! Wanna know more? Check out the FB group where Alex will be talking about the awesome that she has going on!
Authors Kiernan Kelly, BA Tortuga and Julia Talbot will be Sponsoring our Welcome event, the Midnight Rodeo… And it looks like We will have some VERY COOL goodies and… Riding… happening… *SNICKER*
How about Parties? This year we have a special event called the Leather and Lace Ball! Curious? We thought so! Take a ride on the wild side and let your inhibitions fly with five New York Times Bestselling Authors of erotic romance. Cuffs and corsets encouraged.
With: J. Kenner, Liliana Hart, Carly Phillips, Janelle Denison, Jasinda Wilder and Lorelei James
The ladies will be talking more about this on the FB group starting soon!
New for 2014 is the Paranormal Party! Join over 20 Paranormal authors who will be giving away goodies, some books and hanging out with you to snack and chat! Wanna know what authors are involved? You will have to join the FB group to see!
And of course, we have the amazing Masquerade Ball! This year it’s the SINS AND VIRTUES BALL! Are you a sin or a virtue? Join us for a wild costumed event! Prizes for the best costumes, including a 200$ gift certificate to Lori Ann Costumes!
Your Sins and Virtues Sponsors: Sin Lust
Boone Brux
Opal Carew
Sin Pride
BA Tortuga
Andrew Grey
Sin Envy
Stella Price
TJ Michaels
Sin Gluttony
Desiree Holt
Saranna DeWylde
Sin Greed
Ann Mayburn
Heather Long
Sin Sloth
Lizzie T. Leaf
Julie Morgan
Sin Wrath
Stacey Kennedy
Marianne Morea
Virtue Charity
Kerry Adrienne
Trista Ann
Virtue Chastity
Jenn LeBlanc
Annabel Jospeh
Virtue Humility
Milly Taiden
Donna McDonald
Virtue Kindness
CJ Ellisson
Alexandra Ivy
Virtue Temprance
J. Kenner
Sidney
Virtue Diligence
Denise Grover Swank
Jenna McCormick
Virtue Patience
Lousia Bacio
Kallypso masters
And if THAT isn’t enough awesome that will be going on… This year we have an amazing off site costumed event… the Ladies on the Green event sponsored by the AAD Anachronistic Society! This will be an hour and a Half on the famous GREEN in Charlotte (a half block from the hotel). It will be a Costumed event (though Costumes are not required they are encouraged!) to celebrate Gothic, Victorian, steampunk dark historical literature! Your hosts will be: Sahara Kelly, Amanda McIntyre, Leanna Renee Hieber, A.L. Davroe and S.A. Price. Prizes and readings will happen, as well as photo ops!
And NEVER forget the Amazing Open bar with Mel Schroeder and friends! They have SO MUCH awesome set up for you just before the Bookies… you do NOT wanna miss that!
Getting excited yet? How about some info on the AWESOME mini events we have going on? Ready?
On Wed. Night, Join Sasha White and Joey W. Hill for a wild party and Q&A, Also, the Blind Date Book Party will be open to start your con right! (If you have never done a BDBP, you are MISSING out! You need to attend, Get your blind date book, find the author that wrote it, and hang out with them!)
Thursday? Panels up the wazoo, and the Bookie Awards----- goodies and books to be given out! The hangout with The GNO girls lead by CJ Ellisson and Boone Brux for some crazy fun! And if that wasn’t enough? Readings and a Blogger Sleepover party as well!
Friday? More panels, a games carnival with Nina Gooden and Pals, Name that Author with Cat Johnson, and some other fun surprises!
Saturday? A few panels, the Big Ass Booksigning with 100 authors, the Cowboy Stampede party, the Readers Mad Tea Party with Hildie McQueen, An after the bookies event with a special publisher sponsor, And Jess Michaels’ Birthday extravaganza!
SEE? SO MUCH AWESOME! All the authors that are involved with parties will be talking about their involvement on the FB group, so join up and get ready to rock.
Oh? You say you’re not registered for AAD yet? You need to be! All registrants get put in the hat for the welcome party prizes, and these prizes are AMAZING! Breakfast with authors, Booze and Books, side trips to Carrowwinds…. We have a minimum of 90 special prizes…. So…
You need to rock this con! And as if this wasn’t enough…. AAD will be giving away something really awesome to registrants…. Wanna know what?
How about 5 VIP registrations for THE NOVEL EXPERIENCE 2015 in LAS VEGAS? YES… 5!
And…
How about this… If we hit 100 more registrations from TODAY April 10th to June 10th, we will give away 2 AAD registrations for 2015… 2!!!!! So get registered, get your room and get ready for one HELL of an amazing year with us!
JOIN US! WE CANT WAIT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU!
AAD REGISTRATION
As always AAD is about the readers, and the amount of awesome we have put together for you this year, you would be INSANE not to attend….
First, our amazing Master of Ceremonies is none other than Alexandra Ivy ! She will be doing a cool little event to celebrate your favorite gargoyle, Levet on Friday ! Wanna know more? Check out the FB group where Alex will be talking about the awesome that she has going on!
Authors Kiernan Kelly, BA Tortuga and Julia Talbot will be Sponsoring our Welcome event, the Midnight Rodeo… And it looks like We will have some VERY COOL goodies and… Riding… happening… *SNICKER*
How about Parties? This year we have a special event called the Leather and Lace Ball! Curious? We thought so! Take a ride on the wild side and let your inhibitions fly with five New York Times Bestselling Authors of erotic romance. Cuffs and corsets encouraged.
With: J. Kenner, Liliana Hart, Carly Phillips, Janelle Denison, Jasinda Wilder and Lorelei James
The ladies will be talking more about this on the FB group starting soon!
New for 2014 is the Paranormal Party! Join over 20 Paranormal authors who will be giving away goodies, some books and hanging out with you to snack and chat! Wanna know what authors are involved? You will have to join the FB group to see!
And of course, we have the amazing Masquerade Ball! This year it’s the SINS AND VIRTUES BALL! Are you a sin or a virtue? Join us for a wild costumed event! Prizes for the best costumes, including a 200$ gift certificate to Lori Ann Costumes!
Your Sins and Virtues Sponsors: Sin Lust
Boone Brux
Opal Carew
Sin Pride
BA Tortuga
Andrew Grey
Sin Envy
Stella Price
TJ Michaels
Sin Gluttony
Desiree Holt
Saranna DeWylde
Sin Greed
Ann Mayburn
Heather Long
Sin Sloth
Lizzie T. Leaf
Julie Morgan
Sin Wrath
Stacey Kennedy
Marianne Morea
Virtue Charity
Kerry Adrienne
Trista Ann
Virtue Chastity
Jenn LeBlanc
Annabel Jospeh
Virtue Humility
Milly Taiden
Donna McDonald
Virtue Kindness
CJ Ellisson
Alexandra Ivy
Virtue Temprance
J. Kenner
Sidney
Virtue Diligence
Denise Grover Swank
Jenna McCormick
Virtue Patience
Lousia Bacio
Kallypso masters
And if THAT isn’t enough awesome that will be going on… This year we have an amazing off site costumed event… the Ladies on the Green event sponsored by the AAD Anachronistic Society! This will be an hour and a Half on the famous GREEN in Charlotte (a half block from the hotel). It will be a Costumed event (though Costumes are not required they are encouraged!) to celebrate Gothic, Victorian, steampunk dark historical literature! Your hosts will be: Sahara Kelly, Amanda McIntyre, Leanna Renee Hieber, A.L. Davroe and S.A. Price. Prizes and readings will happen, as well as photo ops!
And NEVER forget the Amazing Open bar with Mel Schroeder and friends! They have SO MUCH awesome set up for you just before the Bookies… you do NOT wanna miss that!
Getting excited yet? How about some info on the AWESOME mini events we have going on? Ready?
On Wed. Night, Join Sasha White and Joey W. Hill for a wild party and Q&A, Also, the Blind Date Book Party will be open to start your con right! (If you have never done a BDBP, you are MISSING out! You need to attend, Get your blind date book, find the author that wrote it, and hang out with them!)
Thursday? Panels up the wazoo, and the Bookie Awards----- goodies and books to be given out! The hangout with The GNO girls lead by CJ Ellisson and Boone Brux for some crazy fun! And if that wasn’t enough? Readings and a Blogger Sleepover party as well!
Friday? More panels, a games carnival with Nina Gooden and Pals, Name that Author with Cat Johnson, and some other fun surprises!
Saturday? A few panels, the Big Ass Booksigning with 100 authors, the Cowboy Stampede party, the Readers Mad Tea Party with Hildie McQueen, An after the bookies event with a special publisher sponsor, And Jess Michaels’ Birthday extravaganza!
SEE? SO MUCH AWESOME! All the authors that are involved with parties will be talking about their involvement on the FB group, so join up and get ready to rock.
Oh? You say you’re not registered for AAD yet? You need to be! All registrants get put in the hat for the welcome party prizes, and these prizes are AMAZING! Breakfast with authors, Booze and Books, side trips to Carrowwinds…. We have a minimum of 90 special prizes…. So…
You need to rock this con! And as if this wasn’t enough…. AAD will be giving away something really awesome to registrants…. Wanna know what?
How about 5 VIP registrations for THE NOVEL EXPERIENCE 2015 in LAS VEGAS? YES… 5!
And…
How about this… If we hit 100 more registrations from TODAY April 10th to June 10th, we will give away 2 AAD registrations for 2015… 2!!!!! So get registered, get your room and get ready for one HELL of an amazing year with us!
JOIN US! WE CANT WAIT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU!
AAD REGISTRATION
April 9, 2014
April 8, 2014
If I Was Stranded on a Desert Island
And couid only have ten books, what would I take?
The Stand by Stephen King
The Women’s Room by Marilyn French
The Collected Works of TS Eliot
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Bent by Sean Michael
Jumping, Landing and Taking by Julia Talbot
It by Stephen King
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Okay, y’all’s turn!
Much love,
BA
April 7, 2014
This much stuff never happens to one family...
Except that my niece lost a friend and two other friends were hurt in a car accident.
And my brother broke his neck.
And we were in a tornado.
And there was a windstorm and a snowstorm in ABQ.
Last week.
No one has this much stuff happen to them...
Yeah. Right.
Much love, y’all,
BA
April 6, 2014
Six Sentence Sunday -- Cat in the China Shop (m/m, paranormal)
The soft voice was cultured, smooth as silk. “How can I help you?”
He stood, trying not to knock the latte over. When Brock looked up, though, he dropped the stupid little cup right on the white sofa. Holy shit.
“Clay?”
***
Cat in the China Shop is coming April 16 from Torquere Press!
Much love, y’all!
BA
April 5, 2014
What I'm Working On
Active Writing:
Brazilian bull rider novella — discovered I have to write this one first so as not to spoil people...
Colts and Cowboys — another contemporary without a deadline
On hold/in outline:
Coke/Dillon & Andy/Jason novel
In edits/rewrites:
Ace/Kitty in rewrites.
Games Girls Plays in editing.
Wolf Run in editing.
At beta:
Nothing!
At proofing:
Nothing!
Subbed:
Deconstructing Channing
Say Something
Next week's plan?
More of the same, again, I think.
April 4, 2014
What I'm Reading
Still working on House of Bathory, The Bubble Gum Thief and The Vampire Queen’s Servant in the bedroom and High Risk by Vivian Arend in the bathroom. Also started reading Keepers of the Cave and A Book of Horrors... :D Much love,
BA
Books for 2014
1. The Spiral Dance by Starhawk — Amazing how much I’ve changed since I read this the first time.2. Keeping Sir Thorne by Sean Michael — *cackles*3. Literary Knits by Nikol Lohr — Knitting. Knitting knitting knitting.4. The Relic by Preston and Child — love this book so much.5. The Late Night Horror Show by Bryan Smith — Loved everything up to the end, HATED the end.6. Return to Hell House by Nancy A. Collins — I am buying all her books.7. Sold by Sean Michael — still happy making8. Hell House by Richard Matheson — as always, love Matheson.9. Hoarse Play by Sean Michael — :D10. Breaking Cover by Sean Michael — oh, my. Hot hot hot.11. The Crying Girl by Glen Ebisch — eh. The blurb was a better read.12. Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris — I loved this one. If you read it, when you’re about to give up, push on.13. The Doll by JC Martin — eh. It was free, but I wouldn’t recommend it.14. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson — OMG, read it. READ IT.15. Dear John, I Love Jane: Women Write About Leaving Men for Women by Candace Walsh, Laura Andre — J and I talked about this book for an entire morning. Fascinating read.16. Mistresses of the Dark -- I was hoping for more.17. The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters — loved it18. Knitting Yarns (edited by Ann Hood) — I loved this one, but it’s definitely a very specific audience19. Malting by Sean Michael — yummy!20. Hollow City by Ransom Riggs — I’m not a YA reader, but…I love this series!21. Awakening to Lesbianism
BA
Books for 2014
1. The Spiral Dance by Starhawk — Amazing how much I’ve changed since I read this the first time.2. Keeping Sir Thorne by Sean Michael — *cackles*3. Literary Knits by Nikol Lohr — Knitting. Knitting knitting knitting.4. The Relic by Preston and Child — love this book so much.5. The Late Night Horror Show by Bryan Smith — Loved everything up to the end, HATED the end.6. Return to Hell House by Nancy A. Collins — I am buying all her books.7. Sold by Sean Michael — still happy making8. Hell House by Richard Matheson — as always, love Matheson.9. Hoarse Play by Sean Michael — :D10. Breaking Cover by Sean Michael — oh, my. Hot hot hot.11. The Crying Girl by Glen Ebisch — eh. The blurb was a better read.12. Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris — I loved this one. If you read it, when you’re about to give up, push on.13. The Doll by JC Martin — eh. It was free, but I wouldn’t recommend it.14. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson — OMG, read it. READ IT.15. Dear John, I Love Jane: Women Write About Leaving Men for Women by Candace Walsh, Laura Andre — J and I talked about this book for an entire morning. Fascinating read.16. Mistresses of the Dark -- I was hoping for more.17. The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters — loved it18. Knitting Yarns (edited by Ann Hood) — I loved this one, but it’s definitely a very specific audience19. Malting by Sean Michael — yummy!20. Hollow City by Ransom Riggs — I’m not a YA reader, but…I love this series!21. Awakening to Lesbianism
