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May 12, 2016
"Dreamers’ Destiny" Release Day!
(click HERE to find the full tour listing)
As I shout about the fact that Dreamers’ Destiny is now officially out (YAY!), I wanted to share how the book opens. You see, there’s a page before Chapter One that is important and I don’t want you to skip it, so I’m posting what’s there here, just to make sure 
Life may not be “a dream within a dream,” but this story both begins and ends with one. Always remember to make the most of each moment.
This is important because this little note is both literal and heartfelt. Keep these words in mind as you begin the story as as you live your life. Make the most of each moment, always.
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Each tour stop will feature an excerpt along with some question that relates to the post. Check the Rafflecopter at the end of the post to enter your answer to the question. A few stops will have special (additional) giveaways as well, so make sure you check out the whole post! There are plenty of chances to win a signed paperback copy from my backlist, $25 at Dreamspinner Press, an audiobook of either Designs of Desire or Caged Sanctuary, and more!
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People don’t just materialize into reality simply because you want them to so desperately that waking up breaks your heart.
Dreamers’ Destiny
by Tempeste O’Riley
M/M Erotic Contemporary, Occult/Paranormal, Romance
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Reese Dante
Release Date: May 13, 2016 (ebook/print)
Length: Novel / 200 pages
Order:
♥ ♥ Dreamspinner Press ♥ All Romance ♥ Amazon ♥ ♥
Add to: Goodreads
Description:
Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
Don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
Other Works by Author:
Designs of Desire – Simple Desires*+ – Bound by Desire* – Desires’ Guardian – Temptations of Desire – Truth in Lace* – Desires’ Pride* – Signs of Desire
Micah’s Medicine+ – Caged Sanctuary – Whiskers of a Chance
*shorts in series +shorts in anthologies
About the Author:
Tempeste O’Riley is an out and proud pansexual genderfluid whose best friend growing up had the courage to do what they couldn’t—defy the hate and come out. He has been their hero ever since.
Tempe is a hopeless romantic who loves strong relationships and happily-ever-afters. They has done many things in their life, yet writing has always drawn them back—no matter what else life has thrown their way. They counts her friends, family, and Muse as their greatest blessings in life. They lives in Wisconsin with their children, reading, writing, and enjoying life—especially now that they have joined the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® (as Novice Sister Eroti-Quill… can’t imagine where that name came from).
Tempe is also a proud PAN member of Romance Writers of America®, WisRWA, and Rainbow Romance Writers. Tempe’s preferred pronouns are they/them/their/theirs/themselves. To learn more about Tempeste and their writing, visit http://tempesteoriley.com.
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May 9, 2016
“Dreamers’ Destiny” Book Tour
Welcome to the Dreamers’ Destiny Blog Tour. I want to begin with special thanks to Dreamspinner Press (my publisher, and for whom without there would be no book 
). I hope you’ll follow the entire tour. There are plenty of chances to win a signed paperback copy from my backlist, $25 at Dreamspinner Press, an audiobook of either Designs of Desire or Caged Sanctuary, and more!
Each tour stop will feature an excerpt along with some question that relates to the post. Check the Rafflecopter at the end of the post to enter your answer to the question. A few stops will have special (additional) giveaways as well, so make sure you check out the whole post!
5/6 – MM Good Book Reviews
5/11 –Open Sky eBook Reviews
5/12 – Dreamspinner Press Blog
5/13 – Bike Book Reviews * Gay Media Reviews * Brightly Books: The Story Struggle and Beyond * Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews * Divine Magazine
5/14 – Carly’s Book Reviews * Love Bytes
5/15 – The Blogger Girls
5/16 – Grace R. Duncan
5/17 – MM Good Book Reviews
5/18 – Prism Book Allaince
5/19 – Drops of Ink
5/20 – Diverse Reader
5/21 – Hot Men in Hot Water
5/22 – Inked Rainbow Reads
5/23 – Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews
5/24 – The Purple Rose Tea House
5/25 – Butterfly-o-Meter Books
5/26 – Blog of Andrew Grey
5/27 – Bonkers About Books
5/28 – Dawn’s Reading Nook
5/29 – Aisling Mancy
5/30 – Bike Book Reviews
6/1 – House Millar
6/2 – Bayou Book Junkie
GIVEAWAY
May 6, 2016
#RainbowSnippets – Dreamers’ Destiny 5/7-5/8
My snippet is 6 sentences from my upcoming book, Dreamers’ Destiny, due out May 13th, 2016 from Dreamspinner Press. Dreamers’ Destiny is m/m, erotic romance and yes, it’s available for preorder!
Time to meet Dianne, Liam’s aunt and best friend…. (Oh, and yes, they are in his bookstore, The Feathered Quill.) Next Friday you can dive in and read the whole story!
Oh, and 18+ only please
Hope you enjoy!
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“Hey, Liam. What do ya got there?” Dianne asked, glancing from him to the tasteful sign designating the area for erotic LGBT romances.
He arched one brow at her but held up one of the books to let her see the cover. “This here’s a book,” he drawled. “Inside it are words, hon. And it’s,” he added with a gasp, eyes wide, “got boys doing naughty things to each other in it.”
© 2016 Tempeste O’Riley
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Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
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Follow along at Rainbow Snippets, founded by Charley Descoteaux for all the great teasers!
May 2, 2016
Anyta Sunday reveals her new website!
Anyta Sunday reveals her new website!
locked.anytasunday.com
The Telluric people live in the four hidden kingdoms: Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn, tasked with keeping Earth’s seasons in balance. Forced into hiding during the crusades, their lore burned to ashes alongside many loved ones, the Tellurics work their magic unremembered by our world. Through generations of secrecy, knowledge of their world has withered, with few warriors venturing outside the kingdoms to procure elements needed for their survival.
This website is a companion to the Telluric Realm trilogy, delving more into the history, society, and magic of the Telluric peoples.
Locked Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Locked-Telluric-Realm-Book-1-ebook/dp/B01DX3EAZQ/
With an interactive map, you can get an idea where scenes are set. The map has markers that lead you to more details about places referenced in the book.
Character pages summarize the main cast of Locked. And a timeline keeps important events in chronological perspective.
Vegetable Fritters with Green Chile-Coconut Chutney – Meatless Monday
This recipe from Sara Moulton‘s new book Home Cooking 101 combines a popular South Asian snack called pakoras with the airy texture of Japanese tempura, achieved by using egg whites and seltzer water in the chickpea flour batter. When properly fried (oil temperature in the low to high 300Fs) the fritters absorb
Source: Vegetable Fritters with Green Chile-Coconut Chutney – Meatless Monday
April 30, 2016
#RainbowSnippets – Dreamers’ Destiny 4-30-5/1
My snippet is 6 sentences from my upcoming book, Dreamers’ Destiny, due out May 13th, 2016 from Dreamspinner Press. Dreamers’ Destiny is m/m, erotic romance and yes, it’s available for preorder!
Liam’s little green monster doesn’t listen to logic… like whether someone is even real, any better than the rest of him does, lol.
Hope you enjoy!
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Instead of examining a book or one of the little kitschy, impulse items on the counter, the man—John? Jean? No, Jason, that’s it—held the page Liam had been drawing on, his head tilted slightly. Jason’s eyes flicked from the page up to meet Liam’s. “You designed this?”
Liam set the books down and took the paper to see what had caught Jason’s interest. When he looked at it, he realized he had drawn Cameron’s back, butt, and tattoo. He swallowed hard, not liking someone admiring his Cam—No, Cam isn’t even real, so it’s stupid to get jealous!
© 2016 Tempeste O’Riley
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Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
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Follow along at Rainbow Snippets, founded by Charley Descoteaux for all the great teasers!
April 25, 2016
Roasted Spring Veggie Couscous – Meatless Monday
Asparagus spears, bell pepper, zucchini and onion are roasted to perfection then tossed with couscous infused with vegetable broth. Kidney beans pack a protein punch and turn this salad into a hearty lunch
Source: Roasted Spring Veggie Couscous – Meatless Monday
April 22, 2016
#RainbowSnippets – Dreamers’ Destiny 4/23-4/24
My snippet is 6 sentences from my upcoming book, Dreamers’ Destiny, due out May 13th, 2016 from Dreamspinner Press. Dreamers’ Destiny is m/m, erotic romance and yes, it’s available for preorder!
(Yes, creative punctuation does happen for the snippets, lol)
Oh, and 18+ only please
Hope you enjoy!
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Frustrated with life and his lack of a real relationship, he reached out and pounded his fist down on the demonic alarm clock. Satisfied when it went silent, he flipped the sheets off himself. He was annoyed, but not surprised, to see the mess he’d made—it was worse than puberty.
He hopped out of bed and stripped himself and his bed before he headed into the bathroom to grab a quick shower before making it down to the store. The Feathered Quill was a small bookstore he owned near downtown and his pride and joy. However, it would not open itself.
© 2016 Tempeste O’Riley
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Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
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Follow along at Rainbow Snippets, founded by Charley Descoteaux for all the great teasers!
April 15, 2016
#RainbowSnippets – Dreamers’ Destiny 4/16–4/17
My snippet is 6 sentences from my upcoming book, Dreamers’ Destiny, due out May 13th, 2016 from Dreamspinner Press. Dreamers’ Destiny is m/m, erotic romance and yes, it’s available for preorder!
Oh, and 18+ only please
Hope you enjoy!
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“Dammit,” Liam Grady growled as he opened his eyes to the early morning sun peeking through his curtains. He turned his head away and tried to ignore the evil little noisemaker on his nightstand. Even though he knew it was useless, he reached out and smoothed his hand over the cold sheets.
Another damn dream.
Dreams were the only times he felt happy or fulfilled anymore, not that it did him any good, seeing as his perfect man didn’t exist outside his imagination.
Rolling onto his back, Liam roughly rubbed his hands over his face, trying to shake the lingering memory of Cam’s touch.
© 2016 Tempeste O’Riley
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Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
* * *
Follow along at Rainbow Snippets, founded by Charley Descoteaux for all the great teasers!
#RainbowSnippets – Dreamers’ Destiny 4/46–4/17
My snippet is 6 sentences from my upcoming book, Dreamers’ Destiny, due out in May 13th, 2016 from Dreamspinner Press. Dreamers’ Destiny is m/m, erotic romance and yes, it’s available for preorder!
Oh, and 18+ only please
Hope you enjoy!
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“Dammit,” Liam Grady growled as he opened his eyes to the early morning sun peeking through his curtains. He turned his head away and tried to ignore the evil little noisemaker on his nightstand. Even though he knew it was useless, he reached out and smoothed his hand over the cold sheets.
Another damn dream.
Dreams were the only times he felt happy or fulfilled anymore, not that it did him any good, seeing as his perfect man didn’t exist outside his imagination.
Rolling onto his back, Liam roughly rubbed his hands over his face, trying to shake the lingering memory of Cam’s touch.
© 2016 Tempeste O’Riley
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Blurb:
Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream
walker. His last relationship failed almost a year ago, and he’s not had the interest or nerve to pursue anyone he’s met since.
Cameron Danu is a tattoo artist from rural Georgia. Cameron is left without a job after his boss, Jose, is forced to close the shop after a heart attack. When Cameron learns Jose has set up an interview for him at a small tattoo parlor in Asheville, he hopes for a fresh start in a new town.
Fate brings Cameron and Liam together, and they realize they’ve met before—in their dreams. A chance encounter and a winged tattoo might lead them to their destiny—if fear doesn’t turn their dreams into a nightmare.
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Follow along at Rainbow Snippets, founded by Charley Descoteaux for all the great teasers!
