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June 16, 2016
Writers' Event at Morris-Jumel Mansion on Sat. 6/25
Please join us on Saturday, June 25th for our Morris-Jumel Mansion Anthology Writers' Gathering, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Octagon Room of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, featuring gourmet pizza, wine, and other refreshments. I am also happy to announce that we are extending the deadline for submissions to the Morris-Jumel Mansion Anthology of Paranormal and Fantasy Fiction until Friday, July 8th, to give you a little more time to write, should you need it.
On Saturday June 25th we will provide a tour of the newly renovated Morris-Jumel Mansion interior, which has been redecorated to reflect the Mansion during the time of Eliza Jumel. This change in decor may affect details of your stories, so if you haven't seen the renovations, please do come and take a look at how the Mansion has changed.
Our meeting will be followed by a Paranormal Investigation, 8:00pm-11:00pm, which I highly recommend. If you wish to attend the paranormal investigation, call the Mansion or email Vincent Carbone, their paranormal investigator, at publicprograms@morrisjumel.org. July 25th is also the day of the Romance Literary Festival, from 2:00 to 5:30pm, so please consider making a day of it and getting fed by us between events!
Please RSVP to this email to let us know you're coming (we want to be sure to have enough pizza!), even if you decide to come at the last minute. If you know any other interested writers, please pass this information on to them.
We look forward to seeing you at the Anthology Writers' Gathering on July 25th at 6pm!
On Saturday June 25th we will provide a tour of the newly renovated Morris-Jumel Mansion interior, which has been redecorated to reflect the Mansion during the time of Eliza Jumel. This change in decor may affect details of your stories, so if you haven't seen the renovations, please do come and take a look at how the Mansion has changed.
Our meeting will be followed by a Paranormal Investigation, 8:00pm-11:00pm, which I highly recommend. If you wish to attend the paranormal investigation, call the Mansion or email Vincent Carbone, their paranormal investigator, at publicprograms@morrisjumel.org. July 25th is also the day of the Romance Literary Festival, from 2:00 to 5:30pm, so please consider making a day of it and getting fed by us between events!
Please RSVP to this email to let us know you're coming (we want to be sure to have enough pizza!), even if you decide to come at the last minute. If you know any other interested writers, please pass this information on to them.
We look forward to seeing you at the Anthology Writers' Gathering on July 25th at 6pm!
June 13, 2016
LOST AND FOUND, Autobio of Mother/Child Reunion by WoW/NY Times Bestselling Author Micky Neilson
Riverdale Avenue Books just published Lost and Found, the autobiography of Micky Neilson, a 20 year-veteran of the World of Warcraft franchise, which the publisher describes as The Glass Castle meets Of Dice and Men, to tie-in with the international box office release of the Warcraft move.
Lost and Found: An Autobiography About Discovering Family, is the harrowing and inspirational memoir of the successful contributor to World of Warcraft and N.Y. Times best-seller Micky Neilson, who was kidnapped by his schizophrenic father as a toddler, spending his earliest years on the run and his teenage years as a foster child. This autobiography chronicles Micky’s experience serving in the first Gulf War, the meteoric rise of Blizzard Entertainment and, most triumphantly, his reuniting with the family that was stolen from him as a child.
"No one who reads my fiction today or plays the video games I've contributed to knows that I was kidnapped at eight months old, that I grew up with a schizophrenic father, that I didn't attend school until 7th grade, or that I never knew my true identity until I was reunited with my family after 38 years,” said the author. “It's such an honor to finally be able to share my life story."
“As soon as I heard Micky’s story, I was amazed.’ said Publisher Lori Perkins. “I know that thousands of adopted and foster children are convinced that their parents are still alive or looking for them when everyone else has given up. Micky’s story is an overwhelmingly cathartic experience, with a happy ending that needs to be shared.”
Neilson added, "what I want people to take away from this story -- of me overcoming years of struggle to reunite with my family and achieve success, is this: believe in yourself. Every human being, regardless of circumstance or hardship, can make choices that will lead to a happier, better life. But it all starts with believing in you."
About the Author
Micky Neilson is a two-time New York Times best-selling author whose graphic novels, Ashbringer (#2 on the list) and Pearl of Pandaria (#3) have both been published in six languages, selling especially well in the German, Korean and Brazilian markets. As one of the founding writers of Blizzard Entertainment, he has more than two decades experience in the cutting edge of the gaming industry. He is currently working on a graphic novel, Rook, as well as a horror novel, The Turning, and a number of film projects.
Lost and Found: An Autobiography About Discovering Family, is the harrowing and inspirational memoir of the successful contributor to World of Warcraft and N.Y. Times best-seller Micky Neilson, who was kidnapped by his schizophrenic father as a toddler, spending his earliest years on the run and his teenage years as a foster child. This autobiography chronicles Micky’s experience serving in the first Gulf War, the meteoric rise of Blizzard Entertainment and, most triumphantly, his reuniting with the family that was stolen from him as a child.
"No one who reads my fiction today or plays the video games I've contributed to knows that I was kidnapped at eight months old, that I grew up with a schizophrenic father, that I didn't attend school until 7th grade, or that I never knew my true identity until I was reunited with my family after 38 years,” said the author. “It's such an honor to finally be able to share my life story."
“As soon as I heard Micky’s story, I was amazed.’ said Publisher Lori Perkins. “I know that thousands of adopted and foster children are convinced that their parents are still alive or looking for them when everyone else has given up. Micky’s story is an overwhelmingly cathartic experience, with a happy ending that needs to be shared.”
Neilson added, "what I want people to take away from this story -- of me overcoming years of struggle to reunite with my family and achieve success, is this: believe in yourself. Every human being, regardless of circumstance or hardship, can make choices that will lead to a happier, better life. But it all starts with believing in you."
About the Author
Micky Neilson is a two-time New York Times best-selling author whose graphic novels, Ashbringer (#2 on the list) and Pearl of Pandaria (#3) have both been published in six languages, selling especially well in the German, Korean and Brazilian markets. As one of the founding writers of Blizzard Entertainment, he has more than two decades experience in the cutting edge of the gaming industry. He is currently working on a graphic novel, Rook, as well as a horror novel, The Turning, and a number of film projects.
May 27, 2016
RAB Publishes Erotic Wonderland Anthology to Tie-in with Disney Movie
As Disney prepares to release its latest retelling of this classic, Riverdale Avenue Books brings you the erotic version.
Below is an interview with the anthology's editor, J. Blackmore
How did you come up with the idea for this anthology?
I honestly can't remember if this theme was assigned, or if I chose it because that's the kind of erotica I wanted to read. I usually come up with anthology ideas based in what I feel like reading. I know the idea to do two--one light and dreamy, the other dark and nightmarish--was something I asked for because the submissions demanded it. There were too many good stories with conflicting themes to only do one collection.
Why do you think the Alice in Wonderland universe lends itself to constant retelling and fan fiction?
Wonderland is very deep and shifts constantly. It's a dream world, and we all dream, so we all have an idea of what our Wonderland should look like. Also, Carroll left a lot of stories untold, or half told, and it's almost a compulsive need for some of us to know those stories.
Do you have a favorite retelling?
A lot of my favorite retellings are in these collections. The stories here brought the love and lust that I, as a lusty kid, always wanted in the original stories.
Do you think you’ll edit more with the release of this latest Disney version?
I'd love to do another collection, whether or not that's realistic. I was stunned by the original group, and had a hard time picking ones not to print. Since then, I've worked with authors who I would love to see give this a try.
Below is an interview with the anthology's editor, J. Blackmore
How did you come up with the idea for this anthology?
I honestly can't remember if this theme was assigned, or if I chose it because that's the kind of erotica I wanted to read. I usually come up with anthology ideas based in what I feel like reading. I know the idea to do two--one light and dreamy, the other dark and nightmarish--was something I asked for because the submissions demanded it. There were too many good stories with conflicting themes to only do one collection.
Why do you think the Alice in Wonderland universe lends itself to constant retelling and fan fiction?
Wonderland is very deep and shifts constantly. It's a dream world, and we all dream, so we all have an idea of what our Wonderland should look like. Also, Carroll left a lot of stories untold, or half told, and it's almost a compulsive need for some of us to know those stories.
Do you have a favorite retelling?
A lot of my favorite retellings are in these collections. The stories here brought the love and lust that I, as a lusty kid, always wanted in the original stories.
Do you think you’ll edit more with the release of this latest Disney version?
I'd love to do another collection, whether or not that's realistic. I was stunned by the original group, and had a hard time picking ones not to print. Since then, I've worked with authors who I would love to see give this a try.
May 11, 2016
Riverdale Avenue Books Wins Two IP Awards for Best Erotic Novel and LGBT Nonfiction
Chicago, IL (May 11, 2016) – Innovative publisher Riverdale Avenue Books received two prestigious awards from the Independent Publishers’ Association (IPPY) on the eve of Book Expo America (BEA) in Chicago. Riverdale’s Ménage a Musketeer by Alexander Dumas and Jamie Schmidt, an erotic “mash up” of the Three Musketeers classic in the popular vein of Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, received the Gold Medal in the Erotica category on this 20th anniversary of the IPPY Awards.
Finding Masculinity: Female to Male Transition in Adulthood by Alex Walker and Emmet Jack, an anthology on transmasculinity, tied for the Silver Medal in the LGBT nonfiction category.
USA Today best-selling author Jamie Schmidt, who writes erotica under the Lissa Trevor name, said of her win, “It takes a village to build a book and I'd like to thank my editor and publisher, Lori Perkins and all the Riverdale Avenue Books staff for all their hard work in producing my erotic mash-up of Alexander Dumas' book, The Three Musketeers. I'd also like to thank my fantastic cover artist, Scott Carpenter for giving me a gorgeous cover that's worthy of being a poster. And my cover models, Vik, Brad and Steven -- thank you for bringing the hotness!
Ménage a Musketeer is a tale of sword and debauchery. It started off as a way for me to come to terms with D'Artagnan's poor behavior in the original book and what I felt was the unfair treatment of Milady de Winter. In this retelling, D'Artagnan no longer rapes Milady, nor does he seduce her innocent maid. But don't worry, he has plenty of sex and carouses like a musketeer should. In the end, Athos and Milady get a second chance and there is a happily sexy after. All for one and one for all -- indeed.”
Jim Barnes, founder of the IPPY Awards and master of ceremonies at last night’s event, commented that he wished we had brought the cover models. Maybe next year!
Alex Walker was equally eloquent about Finding Masculinity’s Silver Award. “Now, more than ever, transgender stories are in the spotlight, yet the rates of suicide, death and substance abuse continue to remain high in our community. Our goal was to give insight into the experiences of transmasculine individuals navigating their gender identity in adulthood, thus sharing stories that highlighted paths that even though not necessarily easy, were guided by the will to live authentically, finding peace and happiness. We urge you to seek out media that is helmed by transgender individuals - work that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of our community and work that reflects human experience, no matter what the gender identity.”
Finding Masculinity: Female to Male Transition in Adulthood by Alex Walker and Emmet Jack, an anthology on transmasculinity, tied for the Silver Medal in the LGBT nonfiction category.
USA Today best-selling author Jamie Schmidt, who writes erotica under the Lissa Trevor name, said of her win, “It takes a village to build a book and I'd like to thank my editor and publisher, Lori Perkins and all the Riverdale Avenue Books staff for all their hard work in producing my erotic mash-up of Alexander Dumas' book, The Three Musketeers. I'd also like to thank my fantastic cover artist, Scott Carpenter for giving me a gorgeous cover that's worthy of being a poster. And my cover models, Vik, Brad and Steven -- thank you for bringing the hotness!
Ménage a Musketeer is a tale of sword and debauchery. It started off as a way for me to come to terms with D'Artagnan's poor behavior in the original book and what I felt was the unfair treatment of Milady de Winter. In this retelling, D'Artagnan no longer rapes Milady, nor does he seduce her innocent maid. But don't worry, he has plenty of sex and carouses like a musketeer should. In the end, Athos and Milady get a second chance and there is a happily sexy after. All for one and one for all -- indeed.”
Jim Barnes, founder of the IPPY Awards and master of ceremonies at last night’s event, commented that he wished we had brought the cover models. Maybe next year!
Alex Walker was equally eloquent about Finding Masculinity’s Silver Award. “Now, more than ever, transgender stories are in the spotlight, yet the rates of suicide, death and substance abuse continue to remain high in our community. Our goal was to give insight into the experiences of transmasculine individuals navigating their gender identity in adulthood, thus sharing stories that highlighted paths that even though not necessarily easy, were guided by the will to live authentically, finding peace and happiness. We urge you to seek out media that is helmed by transgender individuals - work that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of our community and work that reflects human experience, no matter what the gender identity.”
April 23, 2016
RAB Publishes Anthology Queering Sexual Violence
Often pushed to the margins, queer, transgender and gender non-conforming survivors have been organizing in anti-violence work since the birth of the movement. The groundbreaking anthology Queering Sexual Violence: Radical Voices from Within the Anti-Violence Movement locates them at the center of the anti-violence movement and creates a space for their voices to be heard.
Moving beyond dominant narratives and the traditional “violence against women” framework, the book is multi-gendered, multi-racial and multi-layered. This thirty-seven piece collection disrupts the mainstream conversations about sexual violence and connects them to disability justice, sex worker rights, healing justice, racial justice, gender self-determination, queer & trans liberation and prison industrial complex abolition through reflections, personal narrative, and strategies for resistance and healing.
The contributors to this book are a feral and wildly compassionate collection of writers, bartenders, professors, therapists, sex workers, healers, sex positive educators, organizers, musicians, bloggers, non-profit workers, filmmakers and rabble rousers. While systems, institutions, families, communities and partners have failed them, this collection lifts them up, honors a multitude of lived experiences and shares the radical work that is being done outside mainstream anti-violence and the non-profit industrial complex.
Said Publisher Lori Perkins, “This is such an important book at this time when we are re-examining gender in this country, and abroad. It is imperative that these stories be told and heard in their own voices and in their own space.” Perkins added, “The editor, Jennifer Patterson, has been toiling on this book for six years, and she has collected an impassioned collection of essays on a subject whose time has come.”
Moving beyond dominant narratives and the traditional “violence against women” framework, the book is multi-gendered, multi-racial and multi-layered. This thirty-seven piece collection disrupts the mainstream conversations about sexual violence and connects them to disability justice, sex worker rights, healing justice, racial justice, gender self-determination, queer & trans liberation and prison industrial complex abolition through reflections, personal narrative, and strategies for resistance and healing.
The contributors to this book are a feral and wildly compassionate collection of writers, bartenders, professors, therapists, sex workers, healers, sex positive educators, organizers, musicians, bloggers, non-profit workers, filmmakers and rabble rousers. While systems, institutions, families, communities and partners have failed them, this collection lifts them up, honors a multitude of lived experiences and shares the radical work that is being done outside mainstream anti-violence and the non-profit industrial complex.
Said Publisher Lori Perkins, “This is such an important book at this time when we are re-examining gender in this country, and abroad. It is imperative that these stories be told and heard in their own voices and in their own space.” Perkins added, “The editor, Jennifer Patterson, has been toiling on this book for six years, and she has collected an impassioned collection of essays on a subject whose time has come.”
April 15, 2016
Huge Erotica Reading at Vegas Museum April 17th
Riverdale Avenue Books’ erotic romance and erotica book reading series, Between the Covers will be hosting a special reading night at the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 17th featuring some of the leading romance writers of our time. This event comes as the culmination of the week-long Romantic Times convention, which has brought 200 romance readers and writes to Las Vegas to celebrate this creative genre.
The erotic romance reading will feature six best-selling authors who will read their favorite smutty passages from their novels. The event will also features prize packages and autographed copies of the authors work in the Between the Covers signature Dirty Word Raffle for free books and prizes.
The readers at this erotic reading will be USA Today bestselling author Renee Rose who will read from her mafia spanking series; Lambda-Award winning Debra Hyde, who will her lesbian retelling of the Sherlock Holmes series; Bestselling ARE and Siren author Trinity Blacio who will read a selection from her taboo-breaking paranormal stepbrother series; Kate Allure, who will red from her collection of doctor/lawyer smut; Louisa Bacio, who will read from her daring tales in Sex University; and Theresa Roemer who will tell us HOW TO GET NAKED IN 30 DAYS.
“Between the Covers” features a unique dirty word raffle where each participant is encouraged to write their favorite dirty word on a piece of paper (with initials because dirty minds think alike). The April 17th reading will feature raffle prizes from Last Kiss, Romantic Times, and Theresa Roemer’s erotic candles.
“Authors of erotica and erotic romance don’t often get the chance to read at the local bookstore or library, so we are pleased to offer an opportunity for them read to their fans,“ said Lori Perkins, Publisher of Riverdale Avenue Books and an a erotica author herself.
The Erotic Heritage Museum is located at 2375 Sammy Davis Jr., Blvd (formerly) Industrial Rd. The readings will begin at 5:00 pm and there will be a $10 cover charge.
The erotic romance reading will feature six best-selling authors who will read their favorite smutty passages from their novels. The event will also features prize packages and autographed copies of the authors work in the Between the Covers signature Dirty Word Raffle for free books and prizes.
The readers at this erotic reading will be USA Today bestselling author Renee Rose who will read from her mafia spanking series; Lambda-Award winning Debra Hyde, who will her lesbian retelling of the Sherlock Holmes series; Bestselling ARE and Siren author Trinity Blacio who will read a selection from her taboo-breaking paranormal stepbrother series; Kate Allure, who will red from her collection of doctor/lawyer smut; Louisa Bacio, who will read from her daring tales in Sex University; and Theresa Roemer who will tell us HOW TO GET NAKED IN 30 DAYS.
“Between the Covers” features a unique dirty word raffle where each participant is encouraged to write their favorite dirty word on a piece of paper (with initials because dirty minds think alike). The April 17th reading will feature raffle prizes from Last Kiss, Romantic Times, and Theresa Roemer’s erotic candles.
“Authors of erotica and erotic romance don’t often get the chance to read at the local bookstore or library, so we are pleased to offer an opportunity for them read to their fans,“ said Lori Perkins, Publisher of Riverdale Avenue Books and an a erotica author herself.
The Erotic Heritage Museum is located at 2375 Sammy Davis Jr., Blvd (formerly) Industrial Rd. The readings will begin at 5:00 pm and there will be a $10 cover charge.
April 13, 2016
Latoya Smith, Former Samhain and Hachette Editor, Joins LPA
New York City – April 13, 2016 - The L. Perkins Agency is thrilled to announce that Latoya C. Smith, formerly the Editorial Director of Samhain Publishing and editor at Hachette and Kensington, has joined the Agency where she will be representing authors of both fiction and nonfiction.
As an editor, Latoya has acquired a variety of titles from hardcover fiction and non-fiction, to digital romance and erotica titles and has worked with NYT bestselling authors Carl Weber, Mary B. Morrison and Mimi Jean Pamfiloff to name a few. She was also the acquiring editor of Cecilia Tan’s award-winning Slow Seduction series. Smith was awarded the
Smith won the 2012 RWA Golden Apple for Editor of the Year and has been featured in Publishers Weekly, USA Today and C¬Span2.
Latoya started her editorial career as an administrative assistant to New York Times bestselling author Teri Woods at Teri Woods Publishing while pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree at Temple University, where she graduated Cum Laude.
At the L. Perkins Agency she will be representing women's fiction, romance, erotica, erotic fiction, thriller/suspense and advice/how-to memoir.
“I am really thrilled to be working with Latoya like this,” said LPA founder Lori Perkins. “I have worked with her over the years, especially with Cecilia Tan’s erotic romance series at Hachette, and I am truly looking forward to developing new authors and series with her, as well as having her join the awesome LPA team.”
Latoya explained, “I am super excited about this new journey. So many fab things are happening right now in publishing. Plus, I am thrilled to be working with the LPA team (Lori just has a thing for attracting awesome personalities).“
About the Agency
Founded in 1987 by Lori Perkins, a former newspaper publisher and editor, the L. Perkins Agency specializes in many different genres with six agents representing approximately 100 authors to the publishing industry. The agency also has agents in many foreign territories and works with an established film/television agency to maximize exposure for our clients. In 2010, the agency broke new ground by being the first agency to hire a literary agent who worked exclusively in the digital marketplace. To this day, the L. Perkins Agency works hard to identify new publishing venues and makes it a priority to help our authors stay ahead of the curve. The L. Perkins Agency’s six acquiring agents have a diverse range of tastes and are currently looking for material in a wide spectrum of genres and subjects. Lperkinsagency.com
As an editor, Latoya has acquired a variety of titles from hardcover fiction and non-fiction, to digital romance and erotica titles and has worked with NYT bestselling authors Carl Weber, Mary B. Morrison and Mimi Jean Pamfiloff to name a few. She was also the acquiring editor of Cecilia Tan’s award-winning Slow Seduction series. Smith was awarded the
Smith won the 2012 RWA Golden Apple for Editor of the Year and has been featured in Publishers Weekly, USA Today and C¬Span2.
Latoya started her editorial career as an administrative assistant to New York Times bestselling author Teri Woods at Teri Woods Publishing while pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree at Temple University, where she graduated Cum Laude.
At the L. Perkins Agency she will be representing women's fiction, romance, erotica, erotic fiction, thriller/suspense and advice/how-to memoir.
“I am really thrilled to be working with Latoya like this,” said LPA founder Lori Perkins. “I have worked with her over the years, especially with Cecilia Tan’s erotic romance series at Hachette, and I am truly looking forward to developing new authors and series with her, as well as having her join the awesome LPA team.”
Latoya explained, “I am super excited about this new journey. So many fab things are happening right now in publishing. Plus, I am thrilled to be working with the LPA team (Lori just has a thing for attracting awesome personalities).“
About the Agency
Founded in 1987 by Lori Perkins, a former newspaper publisher and editor, the L. Perkins Agency specializes in many different genres with six agents representing approximately 100 authors to the publishing industry. The agency also has agents in many foreign territories and works with an established film/television agency to maximize exposure for our clients. In 2010, the agency broke new ground by being the first agency to hire a literary agent who worked exclusively in the digital marketplace. To this day, the L. Perkins Agency works hard to identify new publishing venues and makes it a priority to help our authors stay ahead of the curve. The L. Perkins Agency’s six acquiring agents have a diverse range of tastes and are currently looking for material in a wide spectrum of genres and subjects. Lperkinsagency.com
April 5, 2016
Celebrate Opening Day with Bronx Bummers: The Unofficial History of The New York Yankees' Bad Boys, Blunders and Brawls
To celebrate the official opening of the 2016 baseball season, Innovative hybrid publisher Riverdale Avenue Books (RAB) has just released Bronx Bummers: The Unofficial History of the New York Yankees’ Bad Boys, Blunders and Brawls by Daily News staffers Robert Dominguez and David Hinckley.
Whether you love the Yankees or loathe them, even the most casual baseball fan is well versed on the team’s nearly 100-year lineage of legends that span the decades from Ruth to DiMaggio to Mantle to Jeter. Most every book on the Yankees, therefore, heralds the unparalleled winning tradition of the famed Bronx Bombers. This is not that kind of book. In Bronx Bummers: The Unofficial History of the New York Yankees’ Bad Boys, Blunders and Brawls, the authors shine a light on the dark side of the team’s otherwise illustrious history.
In 50 lighthearted chapters, Bronx Bummers begins with the tale of the Yankees’ first colorful owners in 1903 — one was a former New York police chief widely considered the most corrupt cop in city history, the other was Manhattan's biggest owner of illegal gambling dens — and continues through the sordid exploits of some of the team’s earliest stars, including a slick-fielding first baseman run out of baseball for throwing games; a good-hitting pitcher who derailed his Hall of Fame-bound career with his brawling and boozing ways; and even the great Babe Ruth himself, who regularly led the league in HRs, RBIs and STDs. And while most baseball teams have a history of bench-clearing brawls, Dominguez and Hinckley, veteran New York City tabloid reporters, chronicle how the Yankees hold the unofficial record for most fights between teammates — not to mention the most front-office blunders. From the bad old days of the team’s origins as the Highlanders all the way to the Bronx Zoo years and beyond, Bronx Bummers divulges what really went on behind the boxscores of baseball's winningest franchise.
Author Robert Dominguez explained the genesis of the book. “The seed of the idea for a book detailing the ‘human’ side of Yankee heroes goes back at least 45 years, when I was growing up near the Stadium. Back in the early ’70s you could easily sneak into the players’ parking lot, and even as a wide-eyed 10-year-old it was easy to see who the really nice ones were (Thank you, Mel Stottlemyre, for your autograph), the not-so-nice (Screw you, Mike Kekich, for promising me one and then driving away) and even which of the married ones were out trolling for groupies. So while I’m still a diehard and devoted fan to this day, it was a blast to delve into the Yankees’ rich history and uncover some of the sordid stuff that people either don’t remember or don’t realize happened.”
Co- author David Hinckley added, “baseball is a game where the core challenge is to overcome imperfection — to get a hit three times out of ten, to advance four bases when most of the time you won’t. That’s why it was so much fun to dig back into moments that did not have a good outcome. It’s what baseball is about, as much as the moments that do. So we looked on these remembered tales as twofers: a consolation for Yankee haters and a reminder for Yankee fans that the HRs and Ws taste sweeter when you endured a few Ks and Ls along the way.”
Publisher Lori Perkins said, “As a native New Yorker and a life-long Yankees fan, I thought I knew it all, but Dominguez and Hinckley really unearthed some great ‘bad Yankees’ tales. I couldn’t put the book down.“
Whether you love the Yankees or loathe them, even the most casual baseball fan is well versed on the team’s nearly 100-year lineage of legends that span the decades from Ruth to DiMaggio to Mantle to Jeter. Most every book on the Yankees, therefore, heralds the unparalleled winning tradition of the famed Bronx Bombers. This is not that kind of book. In Bronx Bummers: The Unofficial History of the New York Yankees’ Bad Boys, Blunders and Brawls, the authors shine a light on the dark side of the team’s otherwise illustrious history.
In 50 lighthearted chapters, Bronx Bummers begins with the tale of the Yankees’ first colorful owners in 1903 — one was a former New York police chief widely considered the most corrupt cop in city history, the other was Manhattan's biggest owner of illegal gambling dens — and continues through the sordid exploits of some of the team’s earliest stars, including a slick-fielding first baseman run out of baseball for throwing games; a good-hitting pitcher who derailed his Hall of Fame-bound career with his brawling and boozing ways; and even the great Babe Ruth himself, who regularly led the league in HRs, RBIs and STDs. And while most baseball teams have a history of bench-clearing brawls, Dominguez and Hinckley, veteran New York City tabloid reporters, chronicle how the Yankees hold the unofficial record for most fights between teammates — not to mention the most front-office blunders. From the bad old days of the team’s origins as the Highlanders all the way to the Bronx Zoo years and beyond, Bronx Bummers divulges what really went on behind the boxscores of baseball's winningest franchise.
Author Robert Dominguez explained the genesis of the book. “The seed of the idea for a book detailing the ‘human’ side of Yankee heroes goes back at least 45 years, when I was growing up near the Stadium. Back in the early ’70s you could easily sneak into the players’ parking lot, and even as a wide-eyed 10-year-old it was easy to see who the really nice ones were (Thank you, Mel Stottlemyre, for your autograph), the not-so-nice (Screw you, Mike Kekich, for promising me one and then driving away) and even which of the married ones were out trolling for groupies. So while I’m still a diehard and devoted fan to this day, it was a blast to delve into the Yankees’ rich history and uncover some of the sordid stuff that people either don’t remember or don’t realize happened.”
Co- author David Hinckley added, “baseball is a game where the core challenge is to overcome imperfection — to get a hit three times out of ten, to advance four bases when most of the time you won’t. That’s why it was so much fun to dig back into moments that did not have a good outcome. It’s what baseball is about, as much as the moments that do. So we looked on these remembered tales as twofers: a consolation for Yankee haters and a reminder for Yankee fans that the HRs and Ws taste sweeter when you endured a few Ks and Ls along the way.”
Publisher Lori Perkins said, “As a native New Yorker and a life-long Yankees fan, I thought I knew it all, but Dominguez and Hinckley really unearthed some great ‘bad Yankees’ tales. I couldn’t put the book down.“
March 15, 2016
NAKED IN 30 DAYS Just Published
- Certified Personal Trainer and Former Mrs. Texas Shares Her Coveted Secrets to the Fat Shredding Diet that Allowed Her to Stand Naked in New York City’s Rush Hour Traffic at the Age of 54 -
New York, New York, March 15, 2016 – Fitness expert, former U.S. Open bodybuilding champion, certified personal trainer, and media personality Theresa Roemer shares her coveted secrets to being in the best shape of your life, physically, mentally, and spiritually in just 30 days in her new book NAKED in 30 Days: a One Month Guide to Getting Your Body, Mind and Spirit in Shape, available today online at Riverdale Ave Books and on Amazon ($19.99 paperback, $9.99 Kindle edition). NAKED in 30 Days is a wildly effective day-by-day program that guides the reader through 30 days of diet and exercise, not only for the body but also for the soul. The new book shows women how to change their approach to food and exercise in order to comfortably and confidently stand naked with themselves and the partner they love.
The collaboration for NAKED in 30 Days included Dr. George Davis, a board certified emergency room doctor and co-owner of a wellness center in The Woodlands, Texas; Heather Smith, a licensed nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health and well-being; and Sean Smith, Theresa’s personal trainer and owner of Sparta Fitness in Conroe, Texas.
“Everything in your life will change on the ‘NAKED’ program. You will be the happiest you’ve ever been: your body will feel amazing; your relationships will improve; and you will have more energy than you have had in years, maybe decades,” said Theresa Roemer, author of NAKED in 30 Days. “Give me 30 days and I will give you a new body, mind and spirit.”
NAKED in 30 Days is divided into two parts: In Part I Theresa shares her personal story, taking the reader through her deep personal relationship and history with fitness. Part II guides the reader through 30 days with each day divided into three components: the daily exercises, the meals, and spirit/mind coaching. The program is simple and direct, and will appeal to women of all ages and experience levels, from those just starting to establish their fitness and diet goals to even the most experienced fitness enthusiasts looking to change up their routine.
For more information and to buy the book, visit Nakedin30days.com.
ABOUT NAKED IN 30 DAYS
NAKED in 30 Days is a revolutionary diet and exercise program designed by U.S. Open bodybuilding champion and former Mrs. Texas United America finalist Theresa Roemer. The NAKED in 30 Days program gets you physically, mentally and spiritually in the best shape of your life in just 30 days. Drawing from a lifetime of fitness expertise, Theresa Roemer shares the diet and exercise she uses to shred fat and build muscle. More than a workout program, NAKED in 30 Days is a jump-start to a new life: Shred fat, build muscle, be a better you, and always feel happy NAKED.
ABOUT THERESA ROEMER
Roemer is an author, media personality, entrepreneur and small business owner based in Houston, Texas. Theresa’s passion for health started at a young age. As a child Theresa was diagnosed with rheumatic fever many times over, which caused her to have a heart murmur; she was sickly and her doctors diagnosed her with a lifetime of physical constraints. Determined to prove the doctors wrong, Theresa began her lifelong journey to stay active, healthy, and physically fit. Theresa took the U.S. Open title in bodybuilding at the age of 40, and held the titles of Mrs. Houston U.A., Mrs. Texas U.A., and was the 1st runner up for Mrs. United America concurrently. Theresa’s passion for health inspired her to write Naked in 30 Days to empower women to feel as vibrant and healthy at 45 and beyond as they did at 25. Visit Theresa onwww.theresaroemer.com, Instagram Theresa_Roemer, Facebook Theresa Roemer LLC and Twitter @TheresaRoemer
New York, New York, March 15, 2016 – Fitness expert, former U.S. Open bodybuilding champion, certified personal trainer, and media personality Theresa Roemer shares her coveted secrets to being in the best shape of your life, physically, mentally, and spiritually in just 30 days in her new book NAKED in 30 Days: a One Month Guide to Getting Your Body, Mind and Spirit in Shape, available today online at Riverdale Ave Books and on Amazon ($19.99 paperback, $9.99 Kindle edition). NAKED in 30 Days is a wildly effective day-by-day program that guides the reader through 30 days of diet and exercise, not only for the body but also for the soul. The new book shows women how to change their approach to food and exercise in order to comfortably and confidently stand naked with themselves and the partner they love.
The collaboration for NAKED in 30 Days included Dr. George Davis, a board certified emergency room doctor and co-owner of a wellness center in The Woodlands, Texas; Heather Smith, a licensed nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health and well-being; and Sean Smith, Theresa’s personal trainer and owner of Sparta Fitness in Conroe, Texas.
“Everything in your life will change on the ‘NAKED’ program. You will be the happiest you’ve ever been: your body will feel amazing; your relationships will improve; and you will have more energy than you have had in years, maybe decades,” said Theresa Roemer, author of NAKED in 30 Days. “Give me 30 days and I will give you a new body, mind and spirit.”
NAKED in 30 Days is divided into two parts: In Part I Theresa shares her personal story, taking the reader through her deep personal relationship and history with fitness. Part II guides the reader through 30 days with each day divided into three components: the daily exercises, the meals, and spirit/mind coaching. The program is simple and direct, and will appeal to women of all ages and experience levels, from those just starting to establish their fitness and diet goals to even the most experienced fitness enthusiasts looking to change up their routine.
For more information and to buy the book, visit Nakedin30days.com.
ABOUT NAKED IN 30 DAYS
NAKED in 30 Days is a revolutionary diet and exercise program designed by U.S. Open bodybuilding champion and former Mrs. Texas United America finalist Theresa Roemer. The NAKED in 30 Days program gets you physically, mentally and spiritually in the best shape of your life in just 30 days. Drawing from a lifetime of fitness expertise, Theresa Roemer shares the diet and exercise she uses to shred fat and build muscle. More than a workout program, NAKED in 30 Days is a jump-start to a new life: Shred fat, build muscle, be a better you, and always feel happy NAKED.
ABOUT THERESA ROEMER
Roemer is an author, media personality, entrepreneur and small business owner based in Houston, Texas. Theresa’s passion for health started at a young age. As a child Theresa was diagnosed with rheumatic fever many times over, which caused her to have a heart murmur; she was sickly and her doctors diagnosed her with a lifetime of physical constraints. Determined to prove the doctors wrong, Theresa began her lifelong journey to stay active, healthy, and physically fit. Theresa took the U.S. Open title in bodybuilding at the age of 40, and held the titles of Mrs. Houston U.A., Mrs. Texas U.A., and was the 1st runner up for Mrs. United America concurrently. Theresa’s passion for health inspired her to write Naked in 30 Days to empower women to feel as vibrant and healthy at 45 and beyond as they did at 25. Visit Theresa onwww.theresaroemer.com, Instagram Theresa_Roemer, Facebook Theresa Roemer LLC and Twitter @TheresaRoemer
March 6, 2016
Call for Stories for Anthology with Morris-Jumel Mansion
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, in collaboration with Riverdale Avenue Books, will be publishing an Anthology of Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Fiction based on the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
We are looking for stories featuring the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest house, in the past, the present, future, or in an alternate universe. The stories must prominently feature the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and may include its historical inhabitants (including Madame Eliza Jumel, Stephen Jumel, Aaron Burr, and other Revolutionary War and pre-Revolutionary War characters, slaves and servants), the Mansion’s visitors, fictional or otherwise, and/or hauntings, visitations, or supernatural beings (including angels, devils, werewolves, vampires, etc), with elements of time-travel, science fiction, erotica/romance, paranormal, steampunk, or gaslamp fantasy.
An information session delving into the fascinating history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion and its inhabitants will be held at the Mansion for writers, including a walk through of the house and property, a historical overview, and question-and-answer session, on Saturday, March 12th at 5pm. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, please email mjmanthology@gmail.com. Also, please use this email for any questions you may have, or to schedule a private tour with the anthology’s editor.
Attached please find a useful list of incidents and inhabitants at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and a short biography of its controversial inhabitant, Eliza Jumel.
Submissions:
The deadline for story submissions is June 30th, 2016, with the book scheduled to be published online and in print by the end of October, 2016.
Stories should run between 2000 and 5000 words. If you have something longer, please email mjmanthology@gmail.com to discuss the parameters of your story with the editor. Submission does not guarantee publication. Authors will be notified if and when their story is chosen for publication.
Brief History of the Mansion:
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan. Built in 1765 by Royalist couple Roger Morris and his wife Mary Phillipse (of the famed Sleepy Hollow and Yonkers Phillipses), the house went through phases as a quarter for George Washington during the Battle of Harlem Heights, a Royalist barracks for soldiers loyal to George III, a tavern, and the home of the famed Madame Eliza Jumel, who, despite humble beginnings, became the richest woman in Manhattan due to her financial prowess. The daughter of a prostitute, Eliza was born in a brothel in 1775. Through her intelligence and initiative she raised herself into wealthy circles. Her first husband, Stephen Jumel, was a French wine merchant. The couple purchased the Morris-Jumel Mansion as a country estate. After the death of her first husband, Eliza married Aaron Burr, and he came to live in the Mansion. Burr, who had been vice president under Thomas Jefferson, is best known to modern students of history as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. It may surprise some to know that he was also an early supporter of women’s rights and anti-slavery. He was a complex and ambitious man, who, along with his famous opponent, is portrayed to powerful effect in the Broadway musical “Hamilton.” Eliza divorced Aaron Burr, citing infidelity, and he died the day the divorce was finalized. Eliza Jumel died at the age of 90, though some say her spirit still inhabits the house. After Eliza’s death, the Mansion and its contents were fought over by rival familial factions for 20 litigious years. In 1903, the Mansion was purchased by the City of New York for preservation.
Format for Submissions:
Submissions must be sent as a MS Word document attachment to mjmanthology@gmail.com, with the subject line Morris-Jumel Anthology.
Submissions must have your real name, pen name (if any), email address and phone number, as well as a brief author bio. All submissions should be Times Roman 12 point, double spaced.
Remuneration:
This will be a Riverdale Avenue Book, which will pay 33% royalties on digital and 8% on print. Royalties will be split on a pro rata share among the authors, paid quarterly.
Copies of the Book:
Each author will receive a pdf of the completed anthology, as well a one copy of the printed book. The author may order additional copies at 50% of the list price.
Rights:
The author retains the rights to the story, but for a period of two years from the publication of the Anthology the author agrees not to authorize or permit publication of their story in any book, compilation or other anthology, nor to provide the story for free on the Internet.
Please pass this request for stories on to other writers who you think might be interested.
We are thrilled to be embarking on this project, and hope you choose to join us for this adventure in storytelling.
We are looking for stories featuring the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest house, in the past, the present, future, or in an alternate universe. The stories must prominently feature the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and may include its historical inhabitants (including Madame Eliza Jumel, Stephen Jumel, Aaron Burr, and other Revolutionary War and pre-Revolutionary War characters, slaves and servants), the Mansion’s visitors, fictional or otherwise, and/or hauntings, visitations, or supernatural beings (including angels, devils, werewolves, vampires, etc), with elements of time-travel, science fiction, erotica/romance, paranormal, steampunk, or gaslamp fantasy.
An information session delving into the fascinating history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion and its inhabitants will be held at the Mansion for writers, including a walk through of the house and property, a historical overview, and question-and-answer session, on Saturday, March 12th at 5pm. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, please email mjmanthology@gmail.com. Also, please use this email for any questions you may have, or to schedule a private tour with the anthology’s editor.
Attached please find a useful list of incidents and inhabitants at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and a short biography of its controversial inhabitant, Eliza Jumel.
Submissions:
The deadline for story submissions is June 30th, 2016, with the book scheduled to be published online and in print by the end of October, 2016.
Stories should run between 2000 and 5000 words. If you have something longer, please email mjmanthology@gmail.com to discuss the parameters of your story with the editor. Submission does not guarantee publication. Authors will be notified if and when their story is chosen for publication.
Brief History of the Mansion:
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan. Built in 1765 by Royalist couple Roger Morris and his wife Mary Phillipse (of the famed Sleepy Hollow and Yonkers Phillipses), the house went through phases as a quarter for George Washington during the Battle of Harlem Heights, a Royalist barracks for soldiers loyal to George III, a tavern, and the home of the famed Madame Eliza Jumel, who, despite humble beginnings, became the richest woman in Manhattan due to her financial prowess. The daughter of a prostitute, Eliza was born in a brothel in 1775. Through her intelligence and initiative she raised herself into wealthy circles. Her first husband, Stephen Jumel, was a French wine merchant. The couple purchased the Morris-Jumel Mansion as a country estate. After the death of her first husband, Eliza married Aaron Burr, and he came to live in the Mansion. Burr, who had been vice president under Thomas Jefferson, is best known to modern students of history as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. It may surprise some to know that he was also an early supporter of women’s rights and anti-slavery. He was a complex and ambitious man, who, along with his famous opponent, is portrayed to powerful effect in the Broadway musical “Hamilton.” Eliza divorced Aaron Burr, citing infidelity, and he died the day the divorce was finalized. Eliza Jumel died at the age of 90, though some say her spirit still inhabits the house. After Eliza’s death, the Mansion and its contents were fought over by rival familial factions for 20 litigious years. In 1903, the Mansion was purchased by the City of New York for preservation.
Format for Submissions:
Submissions must be sent as a MS Word document attachment to mjmanthology@gmail.com, with the subject line Morris-Jumel Anthology.
Submissions must have your real name, pen name (if any), email address and phone number, as well as a brief author bio. All submissions should be Times Roman 12 point, double spaced.
Remuneration:
This will be a Riverdale Avenue Book, which will pay 33% royalties on digital and 8% on print. Royalties will be split on a pro rata share among the authors, paid quarterly.
Copies of the Book:
Each author will receive a pdf of the completed anthology, as well a one copy of the printed book. The author may order additional copies at 50% of the list price.
Rights:
The author retains the rights to the story, but for a period of two years from the publication of the Anthology the author agrees not to authorize or permit publication of their story in any book, compilation or other anthology, nor to provide the story for free on the Internet.
Please pass this request for stories on to other writers who you think might be interested.
We are thrilled to be embarking on this project, and hope you choose to join us for this adventure in storytelling.
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