R.C. Murphy's Blog, page 15
June 17, 2013
The Revenge of Billith
Also known as: The Writers have Fucking Given Up.
Oh True Blood. I loved your witty, yet violent first season. I forgave you for making Tara angry and black. I applauded you for defying the book and keeping Lafayette alive. Okay, so you went a little off in left field during the maenad fiasco, but there was still something solid about the writing to keep us through.
After that, y’all became monkeys flinging shit at a wall and seeing what sticks. NEW FLASH. It’s monkey shit. All of it sticks.
The...
June 12, 2013
Another Free Book Promo!
This time around, I’m bringing you something from another Just Ink Press author, Raven McAllen. Her paranormal romance novella, Impulse(Isola Dei Sogni) will be free June 12th and 13th!
Here’s a little about Impulse.
Blurb:
Isola Dei Sogni, where fantasies and dreams come true. Mia only went as a favor for her sister. Her fantasy was a good book and a bottle of wine. Until she met Dylan. Then her sense disappeared and fantasy took over.
Dylan has arrived at Isola Dei Sogni to help out—with reluct...
June 9, 2013
Romance Novels Lie
You know what you never, ever see in romance novels? No, not ugly heroes. You never see how truly awkward sex can be.
Don’t think to start mouthing off with, “Obviously you aren’t doing sex right then, R.C.” I study sex. Apologies to any of my lovers reading this, but at some point you will read one of my books and see a little of yourself in the sexy times. Writers use personal experience to make each scene as real as possible. Except, no one wants to read the awkward truths of sex.
1. The nud...
May 6, 2013
The Artist’s Lament
As a writer, occasionally I have to step back from my work and figure out what, exactly, I’m trying to say to the world. Am I just spewing the right sounding words onto the page, or am I weaving together something that could possibly change the way someone percieves the world?
I look at the work of the people I hold in high esteem, that handful of fellow writers who I feel have it down right. They know what message they are spreading and they do it in such a way which typically leaves me in te...
April 30, 2013
Vagina is Not a Four-Letter Word
Okay, it is rant hour. Hold on to your asses.
Read THIS article. Done? Good…
What the ever-loving fuck is wrong with people? Yes, I understand why the passages concerning Anne Frank’s discoveries and musings about the capabilities of her private areas were initially removed from her diary before publication. A girl’s self-discovery is intensely personal and not something typically shared with the world, as her diary was. However, it is vital that girls in this day and age understand that lookin...
April 9, 2013
Podcast-Thingie: Dating a Writer
Obviously, I survived a ten day vacation (which included 3 theme parks and WonderCon). Here’s the next Podcast-Thingie. It’s a long one. I made up for missing a post during my trip. Or just wanted to talk a lot… potato, po-tah-to.
March 20, 2013
A Cover Reveal!
My good friend Sandra Bischoff has a baby book in the oven. Today she’s giving everyone a peek at the cover to her debut novel. Isn’t it yummy?
Beyond the Sun
By ~ Sandra Bischoff
Genre ~ Paranormal Romance
Fifteen years ago, Jared Bonatelli had it all. The youngest son of one of the founding families in the Conservatorship of The Dark Order he lived a life you only thought existed in novels and nightmares. He had just graduated from Oxford University and became engaged to his childhood sweethear...
March 18, 2013
Podcast-Thingie – Underworld: Awakening
Sorry, this is a few days late. I completely forgot to upload it on Tuesday. Not sure if there will be a podcast next week, as I’ll be heading down to southern California.
March 5, 2013
Podcast-Thingie
Trying something new with far less potential for technical difficulty. Let me introduce the first Podcast-Thingie! Today I discussEnslaved, In Too Deep, and nearly break into song.
And because nothing is without technical issues…. I can’t seem to embed this god damned thing, so you’ll have to CLICK THIS LINK to get the damn thing. I’ll find a better host for the next episode.
February 14, 2013
Unleash the Incubi!
The big day is finally here! After weeks of editing, tweaking, pouring over cover options, and sending a billion emails back and forth to my publisher, Enslaved is now available to buy for your Kindle. Other formats (Nook, Smashwords, etc…) will come in the following months. But remember, you can always snag the handy-dandy Kindle reader app for your desktop to enjoy the book now without waiting!
Here’s the official press release from Just Ink Press for Enslaved. The link to buy is over there,...
