From Wikipedia: Purple prose is criticized for desaturating the meaning in an author’s text by overusing melodramatic and fanciful descriptions. As there is no precise rule or absolute definition of what constitutes purple prose, deciding if a text, passage, or complete work has fallen victim is a somewhat subjective decision. According to Paul West, “It takes a certain amount of sass to speak up for prose that’s rich, succulent and full of novelty. Purple is [widely seen as] immoral, undemocratic and insincere; at best artsy, at worst the exterminating angel of depravity.”

Subjective? Yes.
Going to change how I write? Probably not. *grins* Not every book is for everyone. And if I am too purple for someone, that’s okay. I’d rather be purple than grey.

I am leaving Florida… and sadly the DSP Workshop. It was great to catch up with people and well, also dinosaurs. What? There were flying dinos to catch on Jurassic World!

But man, I miss my own bed, the cats and the dog. Oh yeah, and the people.

I am, however, bringing home an Irish scritcher for the dog. I expect after a few weeks of TA Moore being in the house, Gus will toss me over for a wiggle of fingers and a belly rub.

Because he’s just that way.

Flying all day tomorrow and thank you all for the support on Savior. I appreciate it so so much!

Thanks to Jeff and Will for having me over and letting me ramble!

New Prints up by Christian McGrath! Grab your copy of Black Dog Blues, Mad Lizard Mambo and Jacked Cat Jive now!

Kai Gracen’s got a new look, new covers and a new adventure starting March 2019!

https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/cmcgrath72/

I am over at the Novel Approach today talking about the Kai Gracen series and the incredible experience of working with Christian McGrath on the series’ new covers. Go take a sneak peek at what’s happening to the series over at TNA!

http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/jacked-cat-jive-and-other-kai-news-a-guest-post-by-rhys-ford/

Mostly it’s been a really long day and I’ve been working full tilt trying to get my life set up so I can head to Florida.

Let’s see….Friday I’m over at the Novel Approach talking about Kai’s new covers and what it’s like to work with the series’ new cover artist.

This is a long weekend for us with Labour Day just around the corner. I’d like to remind all of you to take care of yourself and not only use sunscreen but also to not drink and drive.

I have a shit ton of laundry to do and packing. I swear to God the days just get shorter in jumps instead of creeping by. So not enough time.

I’m probably going to totter off to bed. This last chaper with Hellion has kicked my butt. *Grins* Hope to see you all soon!

I am over at The Novel Approach today for TWO cover reveals and a Giveaway! It’s a republish of Cops and Comix as a stand alone AND a new short novella out in December called Tutus and Tinsel where we return to Half Moon Bay in time for Christmas with Deacon, Lang and Zig.

Go check it out and enter to win!

http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/cover-reveals-and-giveaway-cops-and-comix-tutus-and-tinsel-by-rhys-ford/

So I am not only brain dead but I also just threw my back out. Like this afternoon. Which is silly because I wasn’t doing anything. Just… life.

There’s a bunch of stuff rolling out this quarter and as soon as I get confirmation about dates and all of that, I’ll share it with you.

Savior is on sale at DSP for $4.89 until Aug 14. AND Rebel is on sale for 99 cents for the rest of August I believe.

https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/savior-by-rhys-ford-9856-b

Badger is a pain. He plays way too hard but he’s settling into the idea that he’s at home. The adjustment has been difficult for him and well, the dog is frightened to death of him. For good reason because no matter where Gus turns, there’s a cat attacking his ass…which came with a very fluffy cat toy we all call a tail.

I am working on Hellion. Man, Ivo’s a pain in the ass.