I am awake only because the dog needed to go potty. He woke me up to tell me he needed to go and it was serious because normally he can sleep through anything so…. out he went. Cat was fed and while I’m sorta awake, sleep tugs at me.

This is really normal for after GRL. The event tires me out and this year was no exception. There was some rumblings of fuckery people had about so that was expected but honestly, I was too scatter-brained and pinballing about to really take notice.

I did see SJ York and he looked happier and healthier than I’d ever seen him so good for him. Actually it was great to see a lot of people. Jordan Hawk and his wife, Beth, are always a damned delight to see and talk to. I adore them greatly. And right now it’s too early in my morning to scrape together names. Seriously. What the hell? Every author I interacted with on a social basis was lovely and it was great seeing their faces. I didn’t get to see enough panels because we were trying to get the reader preorders sorted out but the narrator’s panel was a delight (THANK YOU GREG!) and can I tell you it was fantastic to be able to settle down in the bar at night and just talk to people.

Readers. Hell, you all make the event a gorgeous thing to go to. I want to thank everyone who came by the lounges and signing. It’s great talking to all of you and hearing how your year went. It’s always good to catch up.

Today I’m doing laundry and writing because World Fantasy Con is this coming week and I’ve a lot to do. Including catching up on sleep. Driving to ABQ was very long and driving back was even longer it seemed *grins*

Off to Kai and well, then working on other stuff. Love you all!

If you weren’t able to make GRL or missed Greg Tremblay’s reading of the first section of Back in Black, have no fear because he’s recorded a sample for everyone in his studio for me to share. It was fantastic to hear Greg bring Cole back to life and I am grateful for the positive response all of you have given me so thank you all so much!

So here is Greg who will always be Cole’s voice for me. A huge shout out to the baby brother I found along my writing journey and I am as always in awe of his talent.

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Back in Black by Rhys Ford
McGinnis Investigations: Book One

There are eight million stories in the City of Angels but only one man can stumble upon the body of a former client while being chased by a pair of Dobermans and a deranged psycho dressed as a sheep.

That man is Cole McGinnis.

Since his last life-threatening case years ago, McGinnis has married the love of his life, Jae-Min Kim, consulted for the LAPD, and investigated cases as a private detective for hire. Yet nothing could have prepared him for the shocking discovery of a dead, grandmotherly woman at his feet and the cascade of murders that follows, even if he should have been used to it by now.

Now he’s back in the dark world of murder and intrigue where every bullet appears to have his name on it and every answer he digs up seems to only create more questions. Hired by the dead woman’s husband, McGinnis has to figure out who is behind the crime spree. As if the twisted case of a murdered grandmother isn’t complicated enough, Death is knocking on his door, and each time it opens, Death is wearing a new face, leaving McGinnis to wonder who he can actually trust.

Purchase Back in Black at Dreamspinner Press

Coming Feb 4 from Dreamspinner Press, I am happy to share the cover for Cole McGinnis’ first mystery in the McGinnis Investigation series! Thank you for welcoming Cole and Jae back into your lives and I hope to keep you entertained with their antics for many years to come!

Back in Black [Book One in the McGinnis Investigations Series]
by Rhys Ford

There are eight million stories in the City of Angels but only one man can stumble upon the body of a former client while being chased by a pair of Dobermans and a deranged psycho dressed as a sheep.

That man is Cole McGinnis.

Since his last life-threatening case years ago, McGinnis has married the love of his life, Jae-Min Kim, consulted for the LAPD, and investigated cases as a private detective for hire. Yet nothing could have prepared him for the shocking discovery of a dead, grandmotherly woman at his feet and the cascade of murders that follows, even if he should have been used to it by now.

Now he’s back in the dark world of murder and intrigue where every bullet appears to have his name on it and every answer he digs up seems to only create more questions. Hired by the dead woman’s husband, McGinnis has to figure out who is behind the crime spree. As if the twisted case of a murdered grandmother isn’t complicated enough, Death is knocking on his door, and each time it opens, Death is wearing a new face, leaving McGinnis to wonder who he can actually trust.

Purchase Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/back-in-black-by-rhys-ford-11514-b

 

I have hit New Mexico after many days of driving. The knee had to be babied all the way over so it was short spurts across the desert and then staying at hotels. We finally made it. Checked in and had food. Then collapsed for a bit. Hooked up with Hawk and Beth for dinner… and chatting. Then more chatting then collapsing again.

We are gearing up for GRL and I’ll be posting photos and all of that in the coming week! Watch this space!

Come find me and take some swag home! Really, I don’t wanna bring it back. The cat’s gonna divorce me because it’s taken over the guest room. He wants his space back! *grins* Hope to see you there!