Dean Frech's Blog, page 31
October 15, 2013
UK Gay Romance
I am really excited to be on the UK Gay Romance web site today! This is a new site to spotlight LGBT writers from the UK or stories set in the UK. Thanks for having me today!
http://ukgayromance.co.uk/2013/10/15/cover-art-reveal-l-dean-pace-frech/
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from Musa Publishing today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 13, 2013
Authors to Watch
I am hanging out on the Authors To Watch web site today and revealing the Disappear With Me Cover.
http://www.authorstowatch.com/2013/10/cover-reveal-disappear-with-me.html
Check them out!
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from All Romance today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 12, 2013
Hanging Out With Mama Kitty Today
I am hanging out with Mama Kitty who graciously offered to host a reveal of Disappear With Me. Check out my post on her blog and her other great reviews!
http://mamakittyreviews.com/?p=6254
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from Barnes and Noble today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 10, 2013
Isn't It Beautiful?!?
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Normal convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
I am so excited to reveal my new cover for Disappear With Me, isn't it just beautiful? My second novel will be released on Friday, December 6, 2013 by Musa Publishing. I wrote Disappear With Me last year from March to August. Although I didn't set out to write an allegory about the struggle for marriage equality or other civil rights, the 2012 Election season propelled the story forward.
Here's a bit more about Disappear With Me:
In 1910, the United Kingdom was in turmoil. King Edward died after only nine years on the throne. The social class system that upheld British society for centuries was being chipped away by social, political, and economic unrest across the Commonwealth. Amidst this backdrop, Reverend Leander Normal is accused of sodomy. After discovering his own self-worth and unconditional love, Leander finds the courage to stand up for what he believes is right and pleads not guilty to the charges. Throughout the trial, Leander’s past is revealed, including the temptations that bring the accusations against him. By the end of the trail, Leander is once again reunited with a romantic interest from the past, but it may be too late to rekindle any love that might remain, given the circumstances of the era and Leander’s likely sentence.
Excerpt:
"Are you not a scholar? Do you not know the Bible that you preach from each Sunday?" Weeks asked.
"I know it very well. But the Bible has many interpretations. I think you can guess that mine might be a little less than conventional," Leander said.
Weeks reclined back in his chair. He made a steeple with his fingers and rested them on his pursed lips.
"You're actually sitting here telling me that, as a man of God, you're all right with buggery and feel you've done nothing wrong?"
"Mr. Weeks, do you realize you keep asking me the same question over again, just using different words?"
"As your counsel, I need to be sure that I understand your position, the one you expect me to defend."
"You sound shocked that I would suggest such a thing. I can't have you defending me if you don't believe it yourself."
"Reverend, my beliefs about the situation are arbitrary. It doesn't matter what I believe. I just need to be able to defend your position in court and hope our defense can refute what the prosecution will present."
"Just like I have to have conviction in my sermons each Sunday morning, I think you also know you need to have a conviction when defending your clients."
"And I can assure you that I have that same conviction to make sure that you receive a fair trial. I will do my best—"
"Do your best to what? Got through the motions so to speak and make sure that the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed so it looks like I've been given a good defense?"
Weeks didn't answer and that was all the answer that Leander needed. After a moment, Weeks tried to start again. "Look, Revered, I am your assigned counsel for this trial. I am on your side. I want to see you get a fair trial, but you must understand what we're up against is quite overwhelming."
"I know, I've never done anything the simple way."
"Sir, you must understand that we are going up against laws that are rooted in two thousand years of Christian tradition and about as many years of British attitude."
"Mr. Weeks, do you love your wife?"
Weeks let out an impatient sigh, "Of course, but here you go asking intimate questions about me that have no bearing on my defending your case."
"Just humor me, sir. You love your wife, right?"
"Yes, I very much love my wife and family."
"What if you woke up tomorrow and a constable showed up on your doorstep and arrested you because they said the love you share with your wife was illegal?"
He didn't answer Leander. Instead he said in a quiet voice, "You know you and I are just two people. We're not going to change these laws overnight."
October 8, 2013
Saying No
It comes from saying no to the 1000 things to make sure we don't get on the wrong track or try to do too much ~ Steve Jobs
There is so much to be involved in these days. Community organizations, religious organizations, professional organizations... you name it and there's a larger community to be a part.
Sometimes this community is a good thing. I blog about finding friends on your same dream journey with which to collaborate and grow along the way.
But sometimes you have say 'no' to things to grow professionally or on your dream journey. Sometimes the 'no' is temporary to get through some a busy time. Sometimes 'no' is permanent.
I recently changed my schedule at work so I go in earlier and get off earlier. We actually have time to eat an evening meal together and then evening TV. But I've set a boundary for myself and limiting myself to only two hours of television per night. (Sometimes, I don't even get the two hours in because I'm so tired, LOL!)
So don't be afraid 'no' if it means the balanced time to reach your goals.
What was the last thing you said 'no' to?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from Amazon today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 6, 2013
Italian Sausage and Bean Soup
Join me on my recipe blog for a great soup recipe today!
http://pacefrechkitchen.blogspot.com/...
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from Musa Publishing today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 5, 2013
Nightmares
I have dreams and I've had nightmares. I overcame my nightmares because of my dreams ~ Jonas Salk
What nightmares do you have think about? For me, it seems to be about not being happy at work in life. So how do I overcome that? With my further dreams of a success!
Sometimes these dire thoughts fuel me to keep working, especially when I'm struggling. It also helps to fuel my daily routines because I don't want those dire thoughts to come true. I turn the dire thoughts around into positive actions to prevent them from coming true.
How do you handle negative self talk along your dream journey?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from iTunes on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 3, 2013
It is Within
Everyone who wills can hear the inner voice. It is within everyone ~ Mahatma Gandhi
It has been a month of new routines. I changed my schedule at work so I go in earlier. All this really means is that in the mornings, I have to stay focused on getting my workout and writing done so that I'm done and ready for work on time.
But it also means I have new evening routines. My partner and I can have dinner four nights a week and that is wonderful. Then I have about one hour to get my marketing and social networking done (sometimes blog writing). I am working to limit my TV watching to just two hours per night. So far it is working.
So what does that have to do with the inner voice? My inner voice is telling me that this is the correct path for me to be on right now and to stick to my path. I need to get my writing done and out of the way in the morning because that is when I am most fresh. I need keep focused in the morning to get the writing do so I can work on less brain heavy activities at night.
What is your inner voice telling you lately?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from Kobo today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
October 1, 2013
Perseverance is falling nineteen times and succeeding the...
Perseverance is falling nineteen times and succeeding the twentieth ~ Julie Andrews
I think nearly everyone had doubted themselves along their dream journey. Nearly everyone I talked to has shared an example of a time when they wanted to give up. After just one more try, they shared with me a turnaround in their journey that led to a realization of their goals.
For me, sometimes perseverance has mean to attack the goal from another path. Sometimes when I'm writing, I struggle with a section. In the past, I have jumped to a different section of the story and worked on that and then was inspired to bridge the two sections. My noting and brainstorming process has helped me with that as well.
One of the best methods for me to persevere is remembering my successes in the past. I've published one novel and the second will be released in December. Remembering that keeps me going and helps me work through my third manuscript.
What helps you persevere on a day to day basis?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?When the War Between the States ended in 1865 many Americans emerged from the turmoil energized by their possibilities for the future. Frank Greerson and Gregory Young were no different. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Frank yearned for his own farm, away from his family—even at the risk of alienating them. Gregory, an only child, returned home to claim his inheritance to help finance their adventure out west.
Between the difficult work of establishing a farm on the unforgiving Kansas prairie, and the additional obstacles provided by the weather, Native Americans and wild animals, will their love and loyalty be enough to sustain them through the hardships?
Purchase A Place to Call Their Own from Smashwords today!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation: use #APTCTO to talk about the novel on social media!
September 30, 2013
Change
All appears to change when we change ~ Henri-Frederic Amiel
Just a delightful quote to start your week!
