Pre-Murder and Mayhem onslaught! WOOOT! I have an interview and Giveaway at Bookwinked!
Read the interview and Enter the Giveaway here: http://www.bookwinked.com/uncategorized/3010/
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Excerpts… Murder, Ink and Sloe
How about a few excerpts? Just for a lazy Sunday. What’s coming down the line over the next few months. Don’t forget to enter The State of the Rhys Giveaway on The Novel Approach if you haven’t already.
Murder and Mayhem
All Rook could smell was blood.
Hot. Metallic. Dirty. Blood.
It stung his senses, an angry hornets’ nest of odors he couldn’t outrun—even as he pounded down one of Hollywood’s tight back alleys. Rook could hear shouting, piercing rushes of sound caught in the maze of brick, glass, and cement behind him.
A sun-faded aluminum can crinkled when he stepped on it. Folding up over the edge of his high-top, it clung to his foot for a stride before gravity dislodged it. Nearly tripping over his own feet, Rook stumbled, then caught himself with a grab at a rolling trash can, tipping the enormous black receptacle to the ground. Garbage poured out of the heavy bin, foul, sticky liquids gushing out from its depths, and as Rook jigged around the stream, he was very aware of the sounds of footsteps closing in on him.
He’d be damned if he let them catch him. Continue reading “Excerpts… Murder, Ink and Sloe”
Diverse Reader’s LGBTQ Push Back Charity Giveaway!
Diverse Reader is thrilled to announce there are 224 of us authors offering to reward a lucky reader generous enough to give a little bit back to charity. The giveaway will launch on Diversereader at 9AM EST and run until 11.59PM EST on 1st May.
Donate to a charity or share donation links to enter!
To keep things simple, entries will be managed by Rafflecopter. Each participant can enter only once, by leaving a comment on the blog post naming the charity they’ve donated to, or whose donation links they’ve shared.
Once the entries are closed, Rafflecopter will randomly pick winners from the entrants, and Diverse Reader will match them up with donors on a first-come, first-served basis.
To the Giveaway!
LGBT people make up less than 10% of the overall population, yet 40% of homeless kids in the U.S. identify as LGBT. Of them, 68% cited family rejection for the reason they were on the streets. Studies have repeatedly shown that homeless LGBT kids are more at risk of being attacked, robbed, and raped than their heterosexual counterparts, more likely to engage in prostitution or survival sex, more likely to turn to drugs or alcohol, and more likely to attempt or commit suicide. Despite this, less than 25% of homeless shelters cater for or specifically target LGBT kids, leaving them at the mercy of individual organizations who can pick and choose who they help and who they abandon on the streets.
Changing laws and attitudes takes time, and right now there are LGBT people in need who can’t afford to wait. The sooner we can help them, the better, and the more resources we have, the more help we can offer.
That’s why 224 authors, review bloggers, and publishers have got together to offer something wonderful: a reward for people who do a little bit to give back to charity. Instead of spending $5 on a book in the next two weeks, give that $5 to an LGBT charity of your choice, tell us about it in the comments, and go into the draw to win a book from one of our participating donors. And because it’s not all about money, if you can’t make a donation then please take a moment to share a charity’s links and tell us about that instead.
Three fundraisers have been set up for this purpose and have Indiana at its heart:
#Pizza4Equality has all donations going to Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund.
Another fundraiser is aiming to raise $100,000 for Indiana Youth Group.
Finally, Planting Peace is trying to raise $100,000 to provide beds for homeless LGBT people.
Please consider giving to one of these deserving fundraisers, or any other LGBT charity anywhere in the world. We’re not telling you where you should donate your time and money, only asking that you do. The smallest things can make the biggest difference, and together, we can do something incredible.
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Andrew Q. Gordon’s New Release and a Giveaway!
I’d like to welcome Andrew Q. Gordon to the blog as he announces the release of his new book, The Eye and the Arm, from DSP Publications.
Title: The Eye And The Arm
Series: Champion of the Gods Book 2
After defeating Meglar at Belsport, Farrell returns to Haven to recover from his injuries, but Khron, the god of war, has other ideas. He gives Farrell a new mission: free the survivors of the ancient dwarf realm of Trellham from their three-thousand-year banishment. To fulfill Khron’s near impossible task, Farrell will need the help of his distance ancestor, the legendary wizard Kel. But Kel has been dead for a thousand years.
Farrell finds information hinting that Kel is alive, so he moves his search to Dumbarten, Kel’s birthplace. To reach Dumbarten unannounced, Farrell and Miceral disguise themselves as mercenaries on board a merchant vessel. Their journey is disrupted when pirates attack their ship. While attempting to subdue the attack, Farrell is struck down by one of Meglar’s minions.
Unconscious and trapped in his own mind, Farrell’s only chance for survival rests with Miceral and the peregrine king Rothdin entering his thoughts and helping him sort fact from illusion. To reach Farrell, they will need to rely on an untested spell from one of Kel’s spellbooks. If they succeed, Miceral can guide Farrell home safely. If not, Farrell will destroy not only himself, but Miceral, Rothdin, and everyone around him.
DSP Publications
Length: 99,775 words/296 Pages
Release Date: April 14, 2015
EXCERPT:
“Relax, my friend.” Klissmor’s presence calmed Miceral’s growing anxiety. “You won’t feel my presence.”
Miceral took a deep breath. “Will I be able to hear?”
“Every word. Ready?”
“No, but let’s do it.” He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
“I need your eyes open for everyone to see.”
He snapped his lids open, blinking several times before could focus again. “Sorry.”
“Master Teberus.” Miceral knew the words came from him, but as promised, he didn’t feel anything. “I have Masters Erstad and Wesfazial as well as Wizard-Priestess Glendora. Ask your questions to Miceral and we four will also hear you.”
“Astounding.” The elder Arlefor glanced at the high priestess. “All four at once?”
“Wizard.” Miceral had heard that tone enough to know Klissmor’s mood. “Maintaining this link, this far away with this many minds, is a strain. If we are to save Farrell, you must focus on him.”
“Of course. My apologies.” Teberus bowed deeply. “My examination of the one who did this to Farrell confirmed that he is no wizard.”
“Then how in the eight gates of Neblor did that man defeat Farrell?” Even though Teberus couldn’t know, Miceral recognized the voice as Wesfazial’s.
“The obvious answer is the correct one. A wizard gave this man the weapon.”
“But Farrell could defeat all four of us and all the other wizards you brought with you and not be tested.” Erstad’s steady temperament sounded tested. “No weapon used by a nonwizard should be capable of this.”
Teberus raised the crest of his hairless eyebrow. “But since that is what happened, we must use it as the basis of our search for a cure.”
No one answered. As the silence dragged on, Miceral’s anxiety slowly returned. If Haven’s senior wizards didn’t know what to do, who could?
“Tell us what happened.” Erstad’s request almost didn’t register with Miceral.
“No,” Klissmor said. “Show them. Let them see the memory.”
Miceral closed his eyes and focused on reliving the attack. The clarity of the image caused his chest to tighten, making it hard to breathe. He knew the result, but watching it again, almost in slow motion, added to his agony.
When the image played over again, he realized Klissmor must have been guiding his thoughts.
“My apologies, old friend—the need is great.” Klissmor’s voice didn’t interrupt the stream of images.
“Do whatever you need. Just find a way to save Farrell.”
“Your friends are doing all they can. Have faith that Lenore will send us what we need.”
When the memory started for the third time, he didn’t find any comfort in Klissmor’s assertion. The Six wouldn’t—couldn’t—help. He needed something that didn’t exist—a great wizard like Heminaltose or Kel.
“In theory, I recognize the magic.” Erstad sounded confused. “But I’ll need to find a reference to be sure.”
“What about Farrell?” He knew he shouted, or at least what Farrell told him passed for shouting, but he couldn’t prevent it. “He could be dead before you find that.”
“It can’t be helped, Miceral. I need to be sure before I suggest a counterspell. If I’m wrong, whatever I try might kill him.”
“He is in no immediate danger.” Teberus put his hand on Farrell’s forehead. “But my fear is the number of spells that draw on him for power. I can only give him but so much. If he doesn’t wake, his body will burn out.”
“Do what you can, Master Teberus. We’ll begin searching immediately and contact you when we find the answer.” When Erstad stopped speaking, Klissmor’s presence left with him.
“Hurry. Please.” Miceral knew no one heard him.
BUY LINKS
DSPP Link: http://www.andrewqgordon.com/2015/04/champion-of-the-gods-books-one-and-two-available-now/
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Eye-Champion-Gods-Book-ebook/dp/B00VGZB6SS
Amazon UK Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Eye-Champion-Gods-Book-ebook/dp/B00VGZB6SS
Are Omnilit Link: https://www.omnilit.com/product-theeyeandthearm-1773344-234.html
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrew Q. Gordon wrote his first story back when yellow legal pads, ball point pens were common and a Smith Corona correctable typewriter was considered high tech. Adapting with technology, he now takes his MacBook somewhere quiet when he wants to write.
He currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his partner of eighteen years, their young daughter and dog. In addition to dodging some very self-important D.C. ‘insiders’, Andrew uses his commute to catch up on his reading. When not working or writing, he enjoys soccer, high fantasy, baseball and seeing how much coffee he can drink in a day and not get the shakes.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: http://www.andreqgordon.com
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/andrewqugordon,
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/dominic.andrews.7568
On Twitter: @andrewqgordon,
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AndrewQGordon/posts
Email: andrewqgordon@gmail.com
GIVEAWAY
FIVE Winners will win one e-copy of ANY book* each from DSP Publication’s backlist.
*Giveaway is of any currently released DSPP book, which excludes the books that are on pre-order and “The Eye And The Arm”.
Cover Reveals and More from Rhys Ford. April 16 at the Novel Approach.
Oh. Just so you know…. April 16th!
From the Novel Approach…
On Thurs…. Rhys Ford pops in today with a “State of the Rhys” address. She shares news about her upcoming releases and will also be giving away some goodies, so stay tuned for that. Oh And Exclusive Cover Reveals *grins*
Make Me A Morgan Winner!
The winner is CASSIE!
Cassie’s name was selected from among the hundreds of people who donated, mentioned and passed the link along. I had to create a spreadsheet. Math is hard. Just saying. Cassie will become a Morgan in the next Sinners book after Sloe Ride (Yes there will be a one-off).
Cassie, your name was pulled from the GOFUNDME page. Your entry was:
Cassie
Donated Hidden Amount
Saturday, January 31, 2015
So sorry to hear about your family’s struggles. My prayers and best wishes for strength of body, heart, and purpose, and of course health and well-being. I heard about your fundraiser on Rhys Ford’s blog, and I hope my small drop in your bucket is part of a much larger tidal wave of good will and support. God bless.
Please know every drop in the bucket goes to support a lovely man and you are a doll for being there with us. His road is a bit smoother because of you. And every one of you.
Cassie, please email me at rhysford [at] vitaenoir [dot] com and let’s talk about how you’re going to be in the next Sinners book!
Congrats to Cassie but most of all, thank all of you. Truly. Warms the cockles. *HUGS*
SOMEONE will become a Morgan!
Well all, we have reached the Build John A Ramp goal.
I am never amazed at how the community of us works. People say that, you know. Isn’t it amazing? Well, no…it’s not. Because really you all are amaxing people. What else would amazing people do but amazing shit?
Because awesome is as awesome does.
Thank you. I know Christy and John thank you. I haven’t spoken to her yet today. I will in a little bit. We’ll keep everyone informed on how John’s doing and the funding page will still be up for 80 days.
The goal was 10K. The ramp is built and now comes the time when I start sorting through the five places for comments and such to compile the entrants.
ONE of you will be a Morgan in Sin and Tonic.
All of you are in my hearts.
Saranghae.
WINNER! Black Dog Blues Final Tour Stop!
The winner of the FINAL tour stop and getting of $50 Gift certificate of their choice is….
Ree Dee
Congrats and thank you all for playing! Dudes! You all made this so much fun and thank you. So so much!
Ree, please email me at rhysford (at) vitaenoir (dot) com and let’s talk cashy money! *cheers*
Register for the Brita Addams’ Birthday Treasure Hunt!!
CELEBRATE BRITA ADDAMS’ BIRTHDAY!
Register here to participate in Brita’s Birthday Treasure Hunt on February 17th. You have until 12 am on February 17th to register. You will receive full details before the hunt and you have until 12 am central time on February 18th to complete the hunt.
There will be a great many giveaways, lots of chances to win. The winners will be selected by Rafflecopter on February 18th.
Many many many great prizes and you’ll be sure to want to enter!
Rhys Ford 