This pretty much sums up how I feel about readers. This is a sign I could use on my blog for readers. Authors should remember this and hold it fast to their hearts. Readers are the most important visitors to our works. They are.
So thank you, guys. Really.
Because I’ve addicted her to Kim Junsu. *evil cackle*
Tarantellegra Dance Version
Uncommitted
Intoxication
WOOOOOOT! My year has hit.My books are discounted in celebration of DSP’s anniversary. Check out the authors that share my year! Sooooo many. And so many are friends. Woooot!
And congrats and happies to all those who share it with me.! Thanks to Dreamspinner for a great run and may we have many more years together. *HUGS*
With all sincere heartfelt kudos, I cannot say enough about the people behind the banner. They make us all look good and work their damned butts off doing so. Every single one of us named on that site owes so much to the men and women who work *AND* own Dreamspinner. I’m looking at you over there, Elizabeth. *grins*
It’s also the faith and patronage of the readers who have brought us all along. Without you, I would be nothing but a pixel blip and hope. You all rock. And thank you. So so much. Thank you.
Heh heh heh 😀
The words below the line are taken from an article. These are not my words. But oh, they are my intent. I look forward to the day when someone says… I’m gay and the answer is not anger, not hatred, not violence but love.
I also hope for the day when saying I love other men or other women isn’t a cause for pause and reflection. I hope for one day that it just doesn’t fucking matter because really, we’ve got so much to do as human beings… for one another… for the place we live in… for the land we’re on… for the species around us.
We have the greatest power given to any one creature… the ability to change things for the better. Please, in your day, do ONE thing to carry our destiny of bringing happiness to our existence ONE step forward.
Thank you. Rhys Ford.
16 May 2013 | By Anna Leach
Over 100 South Korean LGBT people and allies star in a YouTube video in support of gay rights released this week (Monday 13 May).
Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group Chingusai organized the recording of You Make me Proud, a song created by Sydney Gay and Lesbian choir to mark IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia) in 2012.
‘[The song] conveys the conviction that, just as LGBT people affirm and recover their lives and selves despite countless challenges and hardships, all people can overcome injustices in reality and become friends, which will lead to greater love,’ said a statement from Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group Chingusai.
‘Though our society fails to understand LGBT people now, viewing them from a discriminatory perspective,’ said Chang-won Pyo, a professor, in the YouTube video. ‘One day it will come to acknowledge and understand homosexuals and other sexual minorities, in step with the global trend.’
The celebrity to come out in South Korea, Hong Seok-cheon, also stars in the video saying:
‘I hope homosexuals will no longer be ashamed of who they are but lead their lives proudly and openly.’
Lesbian singer Ziihiion joined the recording of the song after hearing that anti-discrimination legislation was stalled by conservative Christian lawmakers recently. ‘All people, all loves, all relationships must be respected equally. I support LGBT rights,’ she said.
This has been my earworm for the past hour. I pass it on to you. Heh.
I love the Baby GDragon and Chibi CL.
Twenty three years ago today, the man who gave me the few bits of childhood I’ve ever had left this Earth.
Dude, God better fucking REALLY have needed you.
Lisa and Bruce (And Jacob) are some of my favourite people. Please, go take a read and see about trying to grab some goodies.
We’re Hopping Against Homophobia And Transphobia, And Giving Away Goodies Too!.
As some of you know, I’ve got an urban fantasy called Black Dog Blues lingering in the back woods of my files. It features a bisexual male elf who pretty much is entering into a relationship of sort with another guy. Location is Earth following a tragic “smashing” of the human and elven worlds.
Agents hated it… one told me to make Kai a girl. Another said um… no on the gay. I was all… um… fuck you all. Okay maybe not that but mostly my brain said… no.
I’d gotten advice to just do it. Go into the mass market arena with Kai in a traditional male-female way but something… I dunno? Pride? Gall? Ego? Id? said no. I love Kai. I love his world. He’s not a pushover and honestly, he’s not looking for a relationship but he seems to be finding himself in more of them every day.
So, now comes the time when I decide what to do with him. He’s bi. Not that he acts on it but he’s not gonna go down with the M/M indies. He wouldn’t fit there. It’s also written in traditional urban fantasy style. Which was fun but dear God, a shit ton of work and damn it, I want it published.
So self-pub it is.
There’s a space between Dirty Laundry and Whiskey and Wry where I could self-pub him. That space is fast approaching. My editor is almost done with the book and I might toss in a sex scene because really, it would make sense to have one. Especially between Kai and the main love interest. But more importantly, it would put Kai out there and he wouldn’t be lingering on the back burner.
I will be announcing a blurb and launching a cover. I’ll probably lay the book down in June and see where it goes. It’ll be available on Paperback and ebook. I’ll have to figure out Nook placement and stuff but that should be easy. Other than Amazon and B&N, anywhere else you all need it? I’ve done Smashwords but oh, is the response there worth it? Opinions all? Don’t think he’ll suit for ARe. It’s not really a romance.
So, where would one buy Kai? *grins* Guess I better find out because off he’s about to go into the wild blue younder.
Rhys Ford 