Andrea Smith's Blog, page 5
September 5, 2015
SEPTEMBER - THE SERIES!
You know what is so great about September? Well, for one thing I have put together an e-book boxed set of "Sins of September" and "When September Ends" all for $2.99!
Check out this link for the synopsis, and all of the buy links!
Review tour kicks off Monday!
http://joandisalovebooks.com/septembe...
Check out this link for the synopsis, and all of the buy links!
Review tour kicks off Monday!
http://joandisalovebooks.com/septembe...
July 26, 2015
FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS!
Want to let you all know that there's a "new consortium" in town! It's called Rainbow Alliance and is comprised of the following authors:
KINDLE ALEXANDER
NICHOLAS BELLA
MARIS BLACK
L.E. CHAMBERLIN
MELISSA COLLINS
JENNA GALICKI
KORA KNIGHT
EVA LENOIR
RENEA PORTER
CRYSTAL SPEARS
ANDREA SMITH
Come visit and "Like" our Facebook Page. We promise some great teasers, giveaways, and specials on our books!
Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/RainbowAllia...
KINDLE ALEXANDER
NICHOLAS BELLA
MARIS BLACK
L.E. CHAMBERLIN
MELISSA COLLINS
JENNA GALICKI
KORA KNIGHT
EVA LENOIR
RENEA PORTER
CRYSTAL SPEARS
ANDREA SMITH
Come visit and "Like" our Facebook Page. We promise some great teasers, giveaways, and specials on our books!
Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/RainbowAllia...
July 24, 2015
ONE MORE DAY!!
So, want to find out for yourself what all the
fuss
is about? Want to know the truth surrounding the
dramarama
on GR?
Black Balled is now at 99 cents! But not for long--and NOT AGAIN!
Now is your chance!
HERE ARE THE LINKS:
AMAZON.COM: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U...
AMAZON U.K.: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
AMAZON CANADA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00UR...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id99...
NOOK: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black...
KOBO: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...
Black Balled is now at 99 cents! But not for long--and NOT AGAIN!
Now is your chance!
HERE ARE THE LINKS:
AMAZON.COM: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U...
AMAZON U.K.: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
AMAZON CANADA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00UR...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id99...
NOOK: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black...
KOBO: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...
June 11, 2015
BABU GIVES 5-STARS TO "SECRET" by Kindle Alexander!!
Hope you all have one-clicked Kindle Alexander's latest release: Secret!
Check this 5-star review of it by ... Babu!!
http://babusbookshelf.blogspot.com/20...
NOW - ONE-CLICK THIS MASTERPIECE!!!
Check this 5-star review of it by ... Babu!!
http://babusbookshelf.blogspot.com/20...
NOW - ONE-CLICK THIS MASTERPIECE!!!
June 3, 2015
THE BIG APPLE!!
Last weekend's Sexy in the City Author Event was fantastic!! Black Balled made its paperback debut!!
May 23, 2015
Hot in Bisexual Romance!! Check it out!
Eva and I are proud - and also very humbled by the support we've been receiving! Thanks to you all!
May 20, 2015
Eva LeNoir's Web Blog
The "tweet" that has gone virile was a result of my posting the link to Eva's web blog on my FB page. I explained all of that in a previous post here on my GR blog...the fact that someone responded to my FB post with a very nasty, very homophobic private message to me on GR prompted that blog post that has since been removed.
Despite the hatred that is so easily spewed on this particular social media site, let's not lose sight of the message for this week. Let's all agree to focus on humanity for one day; to embrace the differences in people instead of loathing them. For applauding those brave enough to stand up for what they believe in instead of mobbing them into silence, or worse yet, shunning them for their life choices. Eva's story is a heart-warming one.
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FROM EVA's BLOG:
Up for grabs here today and open until May 24th is a Signed Paperback copy of BLACK BALLED by Andrea Smith and myself with a beautiful hand-made book mark nestled inside. To enter, all you have to do is share one of these links and make sure you tag me (my social links are listed below):
http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/
http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.fr/
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and in that honor, I would like to tell you a story…
A few weeks ago, my nine year old son came home noticeably upset. Of course, my first thought was that something horrible had happened to him; bullying, punishment from his teacher or worse even, getting physically hurt in the school yard. So I asked him what was wrong and his answer had me equal parts proud and angry at the same time. How, you ask? How could those conflicting feelings be playing inside my head?
You see, my sweet boy was indeed upset about bullying but it had nothing to do with him. He explained in his nine year old words that he was angry with his schoolmates because they were poking fun at one of the little girls in the school. They are not in the same class so he didn’t know much about her except for her first name but he quickly understood that the reason for the bullying was the fact that she “has two mommies”.
I was livid. Understandably so, because no child should be verbally abused for any reason and least of all for the sexual orientation of his/her parents. I kept my emotions in check and looked at the rear-view mirror to try and gauge my son’s facial expressions before asking him what I believe was a crucial question in this matter.
“And what was your reaction?”
As any LGBT supporter and all-around reasonable parent should, I was worried…hoping my nonchalant messages had reached him throughout the years but sometimes it’s difficult to control the outside forces of bigotry and all encompassing phobias of anything not deemed “normal” by society. But then my baby boy made me the proudest mother in the world with his simple answer:
“You can’t choose who you love.”
I almost cried.
Okay, fine…I did discreetly shed a couple of tears.
But then he continued and explained how he told his friends off before sitting next to this little girl during the rest of the break. Apparently, he didn’t know what to say to her so he just sat there, in silence, trying to support her as best he could.
I told him that what he did was absolutely perfect and that I was extremely proud of him. When I glanced at the rear-view mirror again, I saw a beaming smile spread across his lips. I didn’t think it was possible to love my son more than I already did but in that moment, my love and adoration expanded one hundred fold.
So, my message in all this?
If my nine year old child can understand that love is not a choice then how in the world can grown adults with the capacity of analyzing our society be obtuse to this concept?
It’s called ignorance.
This brings us back to May 17th and the importance of spreading the word to those who don’t have parents teaching the simple values that ALL people regardless of their gender should be treated equally as human beings.
I mean…seriously?
How could the love/lifestyle/marriage of another person possibly have ANY consequences on my own?
This simple truth of the matter is that…it cannot unless I let it. And you better believe that I DO let it. I allow the love, lifestyle and marriage of the entire LGBT community affect the way my children see the world. With open, accepting eyes and a mind free of judgment. That, my friends, is my contribution to our society with the hope that it will the same mindset that my children will have with their own (should they choose to have any).
Peace to you all,
Eva LeNoir
Despite the hatred that is so easily spewed on this particular social media site, let's not lose sight of the message for this week. Let's all agree to focus on humanity for one day; to embrace the differences in people instead of loathing them. For applauding those brave enough to stand up for what they believe in instead of mobbing them into silence, or worse yet, shunning them for their life choices. Eva's story is a heart-warming one.
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FROM EVA's BLOG:
Up for grabs here today and open until May 24th is a Signed Paperback copy of BLACK BALLED by Andrea Smith and myself with a beautiful hand-made book mark nestled inside. To enter, all you have to do is share one of these links and make sure you tag me (my social links are listed below):
http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/
http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.fr/
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and in that honor, I would like to tell you a story…
A few weeks ago, my nine year old son came home noticeably upset. Of course, my first thought was that something horrible had happened to him; bullying, punishment from his teacher or worse even, getting physically hurt in the school yard. So I asked him what was wrong and his answer had me equal parts proud and angry at the same time. How, you ask? How could those conflicting feelings be playing inside my head?
You see, my sweet boy was indeed upset about bullying but it had nothing to do with him. He explained in his nine year old words that he was angry with his schoolmates because they were poking fun at one of the little girls in the school. They are not in the same class so he didn’t know much about her except for her first name but he quickly understood that the reason for the bullying was the fact that she “has two mommies”.
I was livid. Understandably so, because no child should be verbally abused for any reason and least of all for the sexual orientation of his/her parents. I kept my emotions in check and looked at the rear-view mirror to try and gauge my son’s facial expressions before asking him what I believe was a crucial question in this matter.
“And what was your reaction?”
As any LGBT supporter and all-around reasonable parent should, I was worried…hoping my nonchalant messages had reached him throughout the years but sometimes it’s difficult to control the outside forces of bigotry and all encompassing phobias of anything not deemed “normal” by society. But then my baby boy made me the proudest mother in the world with his simple answer:
“You can’t choose who you love.”
I almost cried.
Okay, fine…I did discreetly shed a couple of tears.
But then he continued and explained how he told his friends off before sitting next to this little girl during the rest of the break. Apparently, he didn’t know what to say to her so he just sat there, in silence, trying to support her as best he could.
I told him that what he did was absolutely perfect and that I was extremely proud of him. When I glanced at the rear-view mirror again, I saw a beaming smile spread across his lips. I didn’t think it was possible to love my son more than I already did but in that moment, my love and adoration expanded one hundred fold.
So, my message in all this?
If my nine year old child can understand that love is not a choice then how in the world can grown adults with the capacity of analyzing our society be obtuse to this concept?
It’s called ignorance.
This brings us back to May 17th and the importance of spreading the word to those who don’t have parents teaching the simple values that ALL people regardless of their gender should be treated equally as human beings.
I mean…seriously?
How could the love/lifestyle/marriage of another person possibly have ANY consequences on my own?
This simple truth of the matter is that…it cannot unless I let it. And you better believe that I DO let it. I allow the love, lifestyle and marriage of the entire LGBT community affect the way my children see the world. With open, accepting eyes and a mind free of judgment. That, my friends, is my contribution to our society with the hope that it will the same mindset that my children will have with their own (should they choose to have any).
Peace to you all,
Eva LeNoir
May 18, 2015
Black Balled!!! Still under HOT NEW RELEASES!
Eva and I are so pleased that Black Balled, 2 weeks after release, has remained in the TOP 5 under "Hot New Releases" on Amazon!! Thanks everyone for your support1
May 15, 2015
THANKS FOR A GREAT RELEASE WEEK!
Black Balled has done REALLY well the first week after release!! Thank all of you who left LEGITIMATE reviews - despite the number of stars, you gave it a chance. Some of you loved it, some of you liked it, and some of you didn't like it at all, but the important thing is that you all showed class and integrity, and who can ask for anything more than that? Sometimes it takes tenacity and tolerance to rise above the lies, the distortions and the clear abuse that is dished out on Goodreads, but I am so grateful to those of you who have read the book, and have honestly and objectively stated your like or dislike of it. You make all of the "mean girl" bullshit worth it--and do you know why? Because you didn't follow the crowd, you didn't let one herd of peeps tell you what the hell YOU were gonna read!! I continue to get insults via faux reviews - some even by other authors who are clueless as to who I am and what the truth is, but that speaks more of them then of myself.
So, thanks to those who have shown class and integrity!!
I also thank ALL of you who reached out with Private Messages of support and shared their sentiments and opinions of the bullshit that has clearly gotten out of hand on this social media site. I'm with y'all!! I love living in my bubble!!
Love you!!
So, thanks to those who have shown class and integrity!!
I also thank ALL of you who reached out with Private Messages of support and shared their sentiments and opinions of the bullshit that has clearly gotten out of hand on this social media site. I'm with y'all!! I love living in my bubble!!
Love you!!
