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December 10, 2013
This is HUGE…
…and it’s coming to your Kindle December 23, 2013, Book One of the Midnight Society: Semblance.
Ladies and Gentleman, I’m pitching the Taj Mahal of tents as I present to you the cover of Semblance.
Book Description
Whoever said money couldn’t buy happiness has never starved a day in their lives.
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My name is Aria Valencia, a third year classical music student at the University, and I was down to my last dollar. Some nights, I seriously considered stripping at the Skin Bar just to make ends meet, but the thought of my dad’s spirit–God rest his soul–scowling at me while I shoved my breasts into some pervert’s face was enough to turn me off the idea completely.
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And then one night, chance came knocking on my door under the guise of the Midnight Society, a secret cabal comprised of the most wealthy and influential souls this side of the Universe. Their leader was a man named Shadow, who was equally enigmatic as he was gorgeous and, for some mystifying reason, had his dark brooding eyes focused on me.
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Seduced by the promises of fame and fortune in exchange for a seemingly innocent request, I soon found myself drawn into a provocative world filled with both vast riches and unending lies and it didn’t take long for me to realize what being a part of the Midnight Society actually entailed: shiny things, hot sex, and dead bodies.
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There’s a dark side to every love story, and this one was mine.
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As the launch date draws closer, I seriously can’t contain myself. For the past 6 months I’ve been slaving away at this book, pouring sexy words into my manuscript while on public transportation, enduring awkward glances from nosy strangers who’s eyeballs stray onto my laptop screen while I write a super hot sex scene.
I’m officially known as the ‘smut writing guy’ on the train ride to work, but fuck it. As long as you love the book, it’s worth being ‘that guy’ and I’ll continue to do it.
For those who joined my exclusive guest list and have read the 3 chapter preview, I hope it stimulated your literary taste buds (amongst other things). If you haven’t joined my exclusive guest list yet, you’re missing out on one crazy adventure!
Do it, you sexy reading ninja.
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December 3, 2013
Beta Beauties and the Quest for Perfection
Amazing news everyone! My beautiful beta readers have just finished going through the first book of my new sexy thriller series the Midnight Society and their initial impressions is nothing short of stellar.
[Related: Read the First Chapter of the Midnight Society]
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I don’t want to start by tooting my own horn, so instead, I’ll toot the horns of my two lovely beta readers (does that sounds wrong? Probably).
First up is the lovely, the beautiful, the gifted Gabi Daniels. I have never met a more positive individual with such an enthusiasm for reading. She is the fan girl that every reader wants to have because…well she’s just awesome.
I want everyone reading this blog post to go over to her website right now and read everything she has to say and tell me you’re not full of reading enthusiasm afterwards.
Now go Like her on facebook too!
My second beta reader is the amazing, gorgeous, and brilliant Kristin! She was the very first to finish book one of the Midnight Society and her insight was invaluable.
You can find Kristin on facebook as well!
And just to show you how awesome these ladies are, Kristin created this kick ass comic strip that had me in stitches. A beta read, honest feedback, and a comic strip! What more can you ask for from a beta reader?
Alright, so onto tooting my own horn.
Here’s the initial impression from Gabi:
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Just finished book #1 of Midnight Society. Just a few quick things:
#1 LOVED this book!
#2 I never saw ANY of the many twists coming. I’ve read a hell of a lot of books in all genres. NEVER have I been so blindsided by twists, the ending, everything!
#3 IT’S NOT A CLIFFHANGER! Can I get a hell yeah?? lol
#4 Logan, you are extremely talented. I’m utterly blown away by this book.
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And I got this from Kristin:
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Just finished.
My initial reaction = HOLY SHIT!
followed by I FUCKING LOVED IT!
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So is the book perfect and ready for publication yet? Nope. There are still many things that need to be fixed. Both Gabi and Kristin informed me that women don’t dig men wearing red and white checkered collar shirts–eliciting the comments of “God no!” and “I picture tablecloth.” I also have a fellatio scene I need to rework–no lie. But yes, someone in the book will be receiving head.
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Until I’m satisfied that his book is the best it can be, I’m not putting it up for sell, just because I respect my readers too much to sell them something I think is less than perfect.
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Lately a lot of people have been messaging me about when the first book of the Midnight Society series will be available…and I’ve kept delaying the answer. Why? Because my greatest fear in the world (aside from my daughter dating douche bags) is selling a book that won’t be worth what you paid for.
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However, I do know that I’m acting like a typical male bonehead by not providing commitment, so I’ll do it right here right now.
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Book One of the Midnight Society series will be available on:
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Monday, December 23rd, 2013.
Whew.
Now time to go into overdrive and get this bad boy spit shined and polished!
Meanwhile, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you join my exclusive mailing list to receive a special 3 chapter, 50 page preview of Book One of the Midnight Society, and be the first to hear about the special launch day discount price!
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November 20, 2013
I’m A Slave to Your Pleasures….
Before I get into the meat of this post, I thought I’d give you a quick update on the status of the first book of my arrogantly self-proclaimed best new romance/sexy thriller series THE MIDNIGHT SOCIETY, due out in December: The second draft is complete.
Now that I set the bar high with my “best new romance/sexy thriller” comment, I better damn well deliver.
[Related: Your Big Sexy Midnight Society Preview]
It’s currently in the hands of three extremely lovely beta readers to ravage like Lionesses on lambs. On December 1st, it goes off to my amazing grammatical-ninja editor to cut away the fat and shape the book that’s worthy for your eyes and your heart.
Meanwhile, I’m working away on the cover. Last night I spent over three mind-numbing hours staring at pictures of men’s abs and flooding my “favourites” bookmark tab with links such as “Young Sexy Man with Athletic Body Posing” and “Close Up of Young Muscular Man after Sport Training” and “Muscular Man with Sexy Abs and a Suit.”
My wife is a very understanding woman.
Good news though, I did find the perfect image for my book cover that I think is brilliant, different, and hopefully invokes an emotion within your literary soul. I also came up with a new working title for the first book in the series. Yes, yes…it seems like the name of the book keeps changing, going from Shadow Falls to Midnight Ends to lord knows what next? Dicks in the Dark?
Like the book cover, the new name (not Dicks in the Dark) is unique and makes a lot of sense. It works on many levels and hopefully you’ll love it as much as I do.
For those that will be potentially disappointed by the lack of men’s abs and an in-your-face slutty title…here’s a variant cover that hopefully will satisfy you temporarily.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE FINAL COVER NOR TITLE
And for those that do enjoy this “variant cover” and “alternate title” over the one I’ll be revealing in December…
Now, here’s where I’ll need YOUR help. For all those that have blogs out there and would like to participate in a COVER REVEAL, I’d be honoured and thrilled and in return will worship you like the blogging Goddesses you are with an exclusive “You’re amazing” gift from me to you.
Don’t have a blog? Don’t worry, I appreciate Cover Reveals on Facebook/Pinterest and Twitter as well.
Now onto the gift, but before I announce what it is, I’d like to provide some context. A couple of months ago, I shared on my blog “Breathless”, a song I composed on my piano during one of the darkest moments of my life, a song that found it’s way into the first book of my Midnight Society series.
[Related: My Naked Soul For You: Listen to Breathless]
And you, my awesome and lovely readers, loved it. I was touched by the overwhelming positive response. Recently I’ve been getting a lot of emails and tweets for me to release another one of my recorded piano songs, and me being a slave to your pleasures, will always fall victim to your wants and desires.
My gift for all those awesome individuals that participate in the Midnight Society’s big cover reveal will get an exclusive digital copy of “Echos” another song written by moi.
In relation to my last post, the song tells the story of a person standing at the edge of creation, reflecting back on his life and listening to what his past-self tells him.
[Related: Read What I Have to Say to my Past Self]
Without further ado..
Listen to Echoes
If you’re interested in participating in my Cover Reveal flip me an email and provide me the link of your blog/facebook/twitter/pinterest/street corner protest with a brief message saying you’re interested! You can use the sign up form below.
Cheers everyone!
Logan Patricks
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November 13, 2013
Another Year of Crazy….
On this chilly day of November 13th, 2013, I am one year older (not particularly wiser mind you). As I sit here and reflect on the changes in my life over the course of 365 days, I can’t help but smile at the fact that it’s been one crazy year.
I’ve undergone some drastic changes in my life at the age of 31, some changes absolutely amazing and on the flip side, I realize that this year, it’s time to refocus my attention on other things, such as solving the mystery of my missing six-pack abs.
For this post, I decided to pen an open letter to two versions of myself–the Logan of 21 years old and the Logan of 55 years old. Looking back at my life, I’ve done some stupid shit over the past 11 years (thus my website tagline of trouble maker and walking disaster), and sometimes wish things have gone differently. Maybe–just maybe–my open letter will find a way to rip through the space-time continuum and find its way to my idiotic self of 21. Meanwhile there are so many reassurances on my life that I want from the Logan of 55. I want to know that what I’m currently doing, the human being that I currently am is on the right path, destined for greatness and living a life with truly no regrets.
For all the readers of my blog, you’re more than welcome to join me as I attempt to touch myself profoundly–take that however way you want it.
Dear Logan of 21,
1. Don’t be stupid.
2. Remember, words have an ever-lasting effect on people. Be kinder to people, treat everyone with respect, and discover what empathy really means. If you had only put yourself in her shoes, then perhaps she’ll still be alive.
3. When the time comes, don’t beat yourself up over item number 2 listed above. It wasn’t your fault. It really wasn’t, but learn from it and be a better man than you are.
4. Be more patient with your parents. They love you, and though they may drive you insane, they mean well. However eleven years later, and you’ll still want to tear your hair out the odd time, but the world will never be the same without them.
5. When the cop pulls you over for the bullshit headlight infraction, don’t call him a useless tit. You just turned a $30 ticket into a $200 one. Swallow your pride.
6. Stop making excuses and just do what you love. You’ll suck at first, but trust me, you only keep getting better.
7. After you break each other’s hearts, just be respectful. She said those thing to you out of anger, and a couple of months later, she’ll apologize. It’ll hurt seeing her again, but remember this, there’s someone else waiting around the corner and the sooner you move on, the sooner you’ll find her.
8. Stretch before you play soccer. Your body will start breaking down once you turn 30 and let me tell you, rupturing your Achilles heel is just about the worst injury you’ll ever have…next to your fractured skull, which you should be experiencing in the next year which leads me to the next piece of advice…
9. When they ask you to play goalie, just say no.
10. You’ll be successful in your job but along with that success comes the jealousy of others. He’ll hate you for reason you’ll never understand and put you down and you just won’t know why. It’s not you. Be careful of him and all his false smiles. I know you never want to think the worst in your friends…but he was never your friend to begin with.
11. At the age of 31, you’ll meet the most beautiful girl in the world and you’ll love her like no other. It’ll be the first time you experience love at first sight and it’ll also be the first time you cry in public since your dad spanked you for jamming a hollow tube up a stranger’s butt when you were five. (P.S. You’ll still laugh just as hard when you describe that childhood story to your friends).
Dear Logan of 55,
1. Please tell me that my prayers of today are answered and that every single douche bag that could potentially break my daughter’s heart has indeed spontaneously combusted.
2. Let me know that she turns out okay, and that she still loves her daddy as much as her daddy will always love her.
3. Let me know that you and your wife are still madly in love and you still enjoy having her in your bed every night, despite her taking up 75% of the mattress because she likes to stretch out like a starfish when she sleeps, for some mind boggling reason.
4. Tell me you’re a successful and accomplished author and your Midnight Society series (shameless plug) was/is wildly popular and left its mark on the literary universe. You’ve never stopped writing because the people had never stopped reading.
5. Let me know that at some point between the age of 32-50, you’ve regained your peak athletic form, and just in time for when the boys started knocking on your daughter’s door. You’re bigger, stronger, and can dig a 6ft deep hole in the backyard faster than a jack hammer.
6. In reference to item number 5, reassure me you’ve managed to stay out of prison.
7. I pray that your parents are still around to provide you with their wisdom and to spoil your children. And if they aren’t, you have no regrets about how you spent the twilight of their years with them.
8. Send me a sign that you can still kick a soccer ball, shoot a basketball, spike a volleyball, and snowboard down a mountain with the best of them.
9. But most importantly, give me a sign that despite all the shit you had to deal with and all the bad hands that you’re dealt, you’re still one of the happiest guys in the world because your family loves you, and your friends still laugh along with you when you have one of your many ‘walking disaster’ moments.
Take care of yourselves (myself),
Logan Patricks
November 6, 2013
The Most Beautiful Place On Earth…
Five years ago, I ended a seven year relationship with a woman who at one point I thought I was going to marry. It was just one of those things that happens to some couples. At the beginning of our relationship, we both had our coordinates set towards the same destination, but somewhere along the way, we both changed and soon found ourselves orbiting a completely different Universe altogether.
I enjoyed partying, socializing, and wanted to go on vacation in Australia. She enjoyed staying at home, playing with our fat psychotic demon cat, and dreamed of visiting Cambodia.
Cambodia? I thought. Who the hell wants to go there for vacation?
Sure enough, six weeks after I nixed the idea of visiting Cambodia, we got into a huge argument, said some things we could never take back, and ultimately broke up. During this fight, my ex had attacked me verbally with some nasty things that really wounded me and questioned my worth as a human being. Despite knowing that she spoke out of emotion, her words still stung like hell.
I couldn’t see the high road at the time and instead of ending our relationship gracefully, I decided to stick it to my ex by booking a trip to Cambodia–the very place she dreamed of going to–with two single girls I knew at the time. Yes, I let my emotions get the best of me and I do regret being the ass I was five years ago.
However one thing I don’t regret is visiting Cambodia. My ex nailed that one right on the head–it was a beautiful (but tragic) country that stole my heart while breaking it at the same time.
I could go into detail about Cambodia’s tragic past, but I wanted to focus on the beauty of this place–Siem Riep in particular. If you do have a few minutes, you can read about the Cambodian genocide HERE.
When it came time for me to write the first book of my new sexy romance/thriller series the Midnight Society, I wanted to take the two central characters to a location that hasn’t been explored before, a place that’s new and exciting for the readers. I wanted them to learn about each other against the backdrop of a place that’s enchanting, magical, and unique.
Cambodia is that place.
[Related: Your Big Sexy Midnight Society Preview]
Don’t believe me? Here are some personal pictures from my trip over there, along with an excerpt from my novel.
Excerpt From the Cambodian Chapter:
We visited four more temple ruins that afternoon. Though not as extravagant as Angkor Wat, each one was just as haunting and beautiful. The one that touched me profoundly was Ta Prohm, where an ancient looking tree seeped through the ruin’s walls creating a harmonious union between the stone and root.
Two different elements of nature, fused into one to form one of the most breathtaking things I’ve ever seen.
I turned around and looked at Shadow, who was too busy examining the carvings on the stone walls to notice that I was staring at him–peering into his soul.
We were two distinct entities in this vast universe ourselves–Shadow living in a world of money, power, and a haunting past which suffocated him daily. Meanwhile I was a simple girl whose life blood was filled with impossible dreams and musical sonatas. My future terrified me while my past was filled with bittersweet memories.
We were two separate forces of nature, different in almost every way. But seeing the symbiotic union between the tree and stone made me wonder if a love between Shadow and I could be just as beautiful and spellbinding?
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October 29, 2013
Your Big Sexy Midnight Society Preview
Guess what?
Chicken Butt.
Nah, I’m just kidding. But seriously, I’m pleased to announce that the second draft of the Midnight Society is 50% complete and I thought that now was a good time as any to deliver to you a sneak preview of the first chapter of the first book in the series, Midnight Falls.
Read The First Chapter of Midnight Falls Here
For those of you that are lucky enough to have joined my super sexy and ultra exclusive guest list, you should have received in your email an exclusive 3 chapter, 50 page preview. (P.S. Make sure to check your spam folders or the new gmail “Promotions tab” if you haven’t received it yet).
I thought as well I’d consolidate all the previous Midnight Society posts right here so everyone can catch up, if they haven’t already read these sexy posts:
What You Can Expect in the Midnight Society Series
Your Next Fictional Book Boyfriend
Who Your Next Fictional Book Boyfriend will be Having Sex With
Me Baring My Naked Soul to You
One of My Favourite Sexual Pleasures
There’s A Dark Side to Every Love Story
For those of you NOT on my email list (you can tell if you haven’t received your exclusive 50 page, 3 chapter preview of the book), have no fear. I’m still giving you the opportunity to join and I’ll make sure it is delivered into your loving hands.
Honestly, I’m excited for this series and I hope you are too. I can’t wait to get book one into your hands so I can dive right into starting book two, which will promise to deliver some more amazing characters that you’ll pop a boner (male and female) for.
And stay tuned on my blog for the announcement of the release date.
Plus I’ll be holding a contest for all those on my exclusive guest list upon book launch, the likes you’ve never seen before. The grand prize will be something that will be everlasting, and it has YOUR NAME written all over.
And in addition, everyone on my guest list will get an amazing promotional price for the book.
Alright, back to work. I’m writing up a steamy scene involving two sexy people getting sexy sex.
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October 22, 2013
Amazon Censoring Erotica? My Controversial Thoughts
Recently in the U.K. there was controversy surrounding Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble and other ebook retailers selling what was deemed “rape and incest” porn. You can read an article here on the subject.
As a response, Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble have begun removing self-published titles from their inventory, performing a censorship to free speech that have many indie authors screaming foul.
So what are my thoughts on this matter? Well, it’s kind of complicated.
I guess the bottom line is this: As writers, we are obliged to NOT write shitty books with the sole purpose of milking a reader for their cash. Quite frankly I can’t see a title such as: “Naughty Daughter Abducted And Pounded By Daddy’s Cock: Anal Sex And BDSM With My Step Father (taboo daddy daughter erotica)” as having much thought put into their prose as say a book written by the wildly talented Anais Nin, and yes she does write a book with the word “Incest” in the title.
Sex is and always will be a huge part of our lives and sometimes there’s a darker side to sex that takes the human psyche into a taboo and fragile place. Freud and Jung made it a career analyzing the entire concept of the Oedipus complex. There’s a lot of stories that can be told related to the entire concept of incest that can be both controversial but though-provoking at the same time, such as V.C. Andrew’s Flower in the Attic or Push by Sapphire. Once again, I just can’t see “Naughty Daughter Abducted And Pounded By Daddy’s Cock: Anal Sex And BDSM With My Step Father (taboo daddy daughter erotica)” contributing much to the literary world in terms of thought provoking analysis on the entire daughter/step-father emotional relationship.
And P.S., I really hate writing up that title on my blog…not because it’s long winded but also because it’s literally filled with “google optimized” words guaranteed to attract the wrong type of readers to my blog. Just last week, some deranged pervert searched for “Little Boy Naked Ass Stories” and wound up on one of my more comedic posts.
So am I crying foul that Amazon and the other online book sellers are removing inappropriate books? Only if they’re censoring the well written ones. I know some readers think that all indie authors are shit, but I’ll have to object to that.
Hugh Howey, whose roots started out with indie publishing, is the author of the popular Wool , and has a real knack for creating authentic scenes with his words. You can also throw in Elliot Kay, author of Good Intentions (a hilarious and smexy book) onto the list of well read and brilliant indie authors. Don’t forget Roberto Bidnotto if you’re into edge of your seat thrillers, or Michael J. Sullivan if you love sword and sorcery, and there’s probably of hundreds of other “indie” authors I’m leaving out that are simply fantastic. I strive to be included in this list, giving my readers a sexy and thrilling book that’s well written, well thought out, and worth the time and money they invested into it.
If I can’t do that, then I mind as well give up now and go find that kite that everyone keeps telling me to fly.
So in conclusion, the entire issue of censorship could be solved if authors took the time to develop well thought out books and learned their craft to the best of their ability. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with writing and publishing erotica, however it’s the responsibility of the author to write it well and I just can’t see any author who respects their craft to create a title such as “Daddy’s Invisible Condom (Dumb Daughter Novelette).”
What are your thoughts on the book sellers censoring self-published smut books? Let’s hear it!
October 16, 2013
Love is Blind…
Love is an organic being, an entity with its own unique set of characteristics that distinguishes itself from all the other emotions we feel.
Love is beautiful, making us smile uncontrollably when we think of the one we love above all, and on the flip side of the coin, love can hurt like a bitch. Love is tender and love is rough. Love is a force that allows us to grow and in its absence, we decay into an empty husk.
And love is blind.
Sometimes we fall for someone unexpectedly, to the one person you vowed never to fall in love with. That person brings out the best in you, despite the universe screaming at you that its not meant to be.
Fuck the universe and fuck anyone that tries to tear the two of you apart. There’s no such thing as a perfect romance or a perfect couple, but we all try to get it as close to that point as possible through communication, empathy, and generosity.
Smash the assholes of people who say men can’t love men and women can’t kiss women. Smash the assholes who believe that you can’t blend two colours together. And smash the assholes of those that think social status puts one person above the other.
I created this drawing a few years back in dedication to the theme of diversity in love. I think it says it all.
In my new romance thriller, we have Aria Valencia, a poor and hungry aspiring artist who crosses paths with Shadow Tremaine, a wealthy but troubled leader of the secret cabal known as the Midnight Society. They’re both wrong for each other, or so everyone says.
But love is blind and they’re drawn to each other by a mysterious chemistry that’s scintillating and intoxicating (much like my robot and my zombie pictured above). However seeing as how this book is an edge of your seat thriller as much as a romance, there’s a price to pay for their forbidden love, one that will test the boundaries of their human spirit. Is the price worth it?
Only one way to find out, and that’s to read the book.
On that note, the first round of edits are complete! Which means I’ll be forging the second draft. If all goes according to plan, I should have an exclusive preview ready for everyone later next week.
Only way to get the sneak peek is to be on my super sexy and crazy cool guest list. Make sure you sign up now!
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