So…. Fish and Ghosts drops on December 30th. It’s kind of snuck up on me because I’m nose deep… er really so fricking past nose deep on Tequila Mockingbird that I’m coming up for air and saying… Shit! Tristan and Wolf… whom I LOVE.

Really.

How much do I adore writing this couple? I hadn’t planned on Fish and Ghosts to be anything past a one off. Yep. I was all, hey let’s do a paranormal and make it fun and maybe a bit scary-ish but nothing too serious. A fun book.

Yeah, about that. No, instead it’s spun off into a series and I’ve got to come up with another Wolf and Tris adventure. *grins* RIGHT after I finish Tequila Mockingbird—Connor and Forest’s story.

My year is already planned out. Deadlines are stacking up as are Publication dates. In fact, it kind of looks like this in the first half of 2014.

• Clockwork Tangerine (novella) is Feb. 19
• Dirty Deeds is Mar. 28
• Devil’s Brew (novella) is May 21
• Tequila Mockingbird is 2Q 2014

I don’t think I’ve done anything but fret over Clockwork. Steampunk is a damned hard genre and doing it in a novella was a challenge. But I’m pretty happy with what came out. Really, I’d love to go back and visit the world again. If only to see what Robin’s blown up at Marcus’ estate.

Dirty Deeds is the next Cole and Jae book. I’ll be working on its cover soon. I really want to get Tequila done since its deadline is nipping at my tail. Look for something different in Deeds. This book is more Cole centric and he’s battling his own demons. Jae’s—Jae. And a happy Jae. 😀

Devil’s Brew isn’t something I’ve spoken about but it’s a short novella featuring Miki and Kane. Keep in mind, this novella does lead into Tequila Mockingbird’s release and I took the time to explore a few things Damie and Miki needed talking on in this. Mostly though, it’s about Miki trying to deal with a “normal” perspective of Valentine’s Day. Miki does not do normal well.

This leads me to Tequila Mockingbird—and Connor and Forest. Dudes, this book is killing me. Really. It’s a delicate balance of so many things I am breaking my brain. Just finished a sex scene and am thinking—dear God why is every chapter like four thousand plus words? It’s probably going to be the longest of the series but that’s just because of the subject matter of Connor exploring his sexuality. I do hope you all enjoy it. Breaking. Me. *grins*

This is only the first half of the year. There’s other projects in the works. In fact, everything I’m talking about now is either written or mostly written (Tequila Mockingbird is the almost). I’ll have a few more projects in 2014, including a co-write project I’m rather excited about.

But first, Fish and Ghosts!

There’ll be contests and Giveaways and the what nots. Please watch this space for a chance to win things AND I’ll be doing a Facebook chat on December 28th at 9 am Pacific Standard time. I’ll be doing readings and um.. giving stuff out.

Lastly, Sinner’s Gin backstage passes. I’ve got about seventy of them left so, first come first serve if you want one. If I run out, I’ll try to order some more in the coming months so no worries if you don’t get on this wave. Although really, I don’t think I’ll run out.

Just email me your address and I’ll send one along. Let me know if you want it signed. I’ll have to get envelopes. International is fine. Really. Dudes. Least I can do. Drop me a line at rhysford (at) vitaenoir (dot) com.

Much love. Stay warm if it’s cold where you are. Go to the beach if it’s warm. *grins* It’s raining here and the dogs are snoring. My life. Soooooooooo exciting.

First off… THANK YOU to everyone who entered. I am so touched…and not in the bad touch kind of way nor in the head…thankful!

Let’s go with touched you entered for the book and thankful for your being here.

Smooches.

Due to my guilt about not everyone winning and the sheer number of people entering, I’ve selected four winners.

They are:
Anastacia Hess (Stacia or Aurore Rose)
Kim W
Janan
Sadonna

Email me at rhysford (at) vitaenoir (dot) com and tell me what ebook format you’d like. If you’ve already preordered Fish and Ghosts, you’ll have a choice of reading the RAW ARC of Dirty Deeds OR waiting until the official reviewers ARC following edits. Please let me know what your receipt number is and what format you need when you email me to tell me what choice you make for Dirty Deeds.

Thank you all SO much. Smooches.