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March 29, 2015
I wouldn't normally do this
I came across a 4.5 star review for Theory Unproven on Goodreads the other day. Now, normally I would do a little fist pump and move on. But this review was eloquent, well thought out, and perfectly presented and I pegged the reader as a more than casual reviewer. So after much deliberation I dropped Tina a message and enquired if she reviewed for a particular site so that I could comfortably share her review.
Turns out she doesn't anymore but she did give me permission to share her review wit...
Turns out she doesn't anymore but she did give me permission to share her review wit...
March 26, 2015
Fiction Friday - Raining Men & Somebody Killed his Editor (audio)
Raining Men by Rick R Reed
Sequel to Chaser
The character you loved to hate in Chaser becomes the character you will simply love in Raining Men.
It’s been raining men for most of Bobby Nelson’s adult life. Normally, he wouldn’t have it any other way, but lately something’s missing. Now, he wants the deluge to slow to a single special drop. But is it even possible for Bobby to find “the one” after endless years of hooking up?
When Bobby’s father passes away, Bobby finally e...
Sequel to Chaser
The character you loved to hate in Chaser becomes the character you will simply love in Raining Men.
It’s been raining men for most of Bobby Nelson’s adult life. Normally, he wouldn’t have it any other way, but lately something’s missing. Now, he wants the deluge to slow to a single special drop. But is it even possible for Bobby to find “the one” after endless years of hooking up?
When Bobby’s father passes away, Bobby finally e...
March 23, 2015
February's reads
Following on from my last post I have February's reads.
Series: I finished the Lang Downs series by Ariel Tachna. I only had the one book left to read in this series, Conquer the Flames (Lang Downs #4) - 4 stars. Revisiting Lang Downs is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket and meeting up with your favourite people (not that I often wear a blanket for that.) I know what to expect and Ariel Tachna doesn't disappoint. It's been a while since this book was published (2013) so I'm...
Series: I finished the Lang Downs series by Ariel Tachna. I only had the one book left to read in this series, Conquer the Flames (Lang Downs #4) - 4 stars. Revisiting Lang Downs is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket and meeting up with your favourite people (not that I often wear a blanket for that.) I know what to expect and Ariel Tachna doesn't disappoint. It's been a while since this book was published (2013) so I'm...
March 22, 2015
Tut, tut, tut
Yes, it appears I have already fallen foul of my plans for regular blog posts, namely the 'What I read last month' feature. I think the problem is that it takes some time to collate the information into a format I can use easily here. So my plan going forward is to highlight my favourite book or books of the previous week and to post on fridays (I already have a Fiction Friday tag I can reappropriate).
In the meantime I'm going to run through my reading for January and February in this post.
I...
In the meantime I'm going to run through my reading for January and February in this post.
I...
March 18, 2015
Playing on picmonkey
Jay Northcote introduced me to this great site called picmonkey. It's a free photo editing site and it's really easy to use.
I posted one promo photo on Facebook the other day. This was made up from my FB banner and a quote from a review.
I also tried to make some using my book cover. Here's one using a quote from the book.
What do you think?
Do you consider it as an effective as a way of promoting a book?
I posted one promo photo on Facebook the other day. This was made up from my FB banner and a quote from a review.
I also tried to make some using my book cover. Here's one using a quote from the book.
What do you think?
Do you consider it as an effective as a way of promoting a book?
March 15, 2015
Lovers Entwined
Just a quick note to let you know that the rights to Lovers Entwined have now reverted back to me.
As of the 14th March the book will no longer be available from Ellora's Cave and should be removed from third party sites over the next few days.
I'm currently considering whether to self publish this title. If it is something you were hoping to purchase please bear with me, I will make a decision in the next few weeks.
As of the 14th March the book will no longer be available from Ellora's Cave and should be removed from third party sites over the next few days.
I'm currently considering whether to self publish this title. If it is something you were hoping to purchase please bear with me, I will make a decision in the next few weeks.
March 2, 2015
Woo woo, all aboard
for the last stop on the blog tour.
For this final stop I'm discussing what you do when stumbling across unfamilar words and how readers prefer the author to deal with such things.
The giveaway link is still active for anyone that hasn't entered yet. You've got another couple of days. Go on, what have you got to lose.
For this final stop I'm discussing what you do when stumbling across unfamilar words and how readers prefer the author to deal with such things.
The giveaway link is still active for anyone that hasn't entered yet. You've got another couple of days. Go on, what have you got to lose.
Coming to the end of the blog tour
And I'm over at UK Gay Romance discussing Pinterest and how I discovered its uses--and downfalls--while writing Theory Unproven.
Pop on over there and let me know about any online tools you use for your writing, reading, or other hobbies.
Pop on over there and let me know about any online tools you use for your writing, reading, or other hobbies.
February 27, 2015
Blog Tour - Series and sequels
Today the blog tour is stopping at Rainbow Gold Reviews, where I'll be talking about the way to success through sequels and series.
Don't forget you have the chance to win a $15 GC and 2 ebooks from Love Lane Books.
Don't forget you have the chance to win a $15 GC and 2 ebooks from Love Lane Books.
February 26, 2015
Another stop on the Blog Tour
Head on over to Prism Book Alliance where I'm chatting about That Old Chestnut. No, not a long forgotten Christmas 'treat'. (Yes, I did just use air quotes. There is nothing even vaguely joyful about being forced to eat a mouthful of burnt conker.) I'm answering the age-old question: Why do you write m/m?
Of course, there is also a chance to enter the giveaway.
Of course, there is also a chance to enter the giveaway.
