Author: Andrew

  • Third Eye, by Rick R. Reed – Book Blast and Giveaway

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    Third Eye, by Rick R. Reed

    Blurb:

    Third_Eye_Final_FlatWho knew that a summer thunderstorm and his lost little boy would conspire to change single dad Cayce D’Amico’s life in an instant? With Luke missing, Cayce ventures into the woods near their house to find his son, only to have lightning strike a tree near him, sending a branch down on his head. When he awakens the next day in the hospital, he discovers he has been blessed or cursed—he isn’t sure which—with psychic ability. Along with unfathomable glimpses into the lives of those around him, he’s getting visions of a missing teenage girl.

    When a second girl disappears soon after the first, Cayce realizes his visions are leading him to their grisly fates. Cayce wants to help, but no one believes him. The police are suspicious. The press wants to exploit him. And the girls’ parents have mixed feelings about the young man with the “third eye.”

    Cayce turns to local reporter Dave Newton and, while searching for clues to the string of disappearances and possible murders, a spark ignites between the two. Little do they know that nearby, another couple—dark and murderous—are plotting more crimes and wondering how to silence the man who knows too much about them. (more…)

  • Undercover Addiction, by Hayley B. James – New Release and Giveaway

    Today I get to welcome Hayley B. James back to my blog.  Hayley has a new release Undercover Addiction and she is kicking off her blog tour today by introducing us to her main characters.  There is a giveaway so be sure to read through to the end to enter.

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    Thank you Andrew for having me today. I’ll be visiting a few blogs during the Undercover Addiction tour. Today I want to talk about the leading characters in Undercover Addiction (A Secret Sin novel) and get to know them a bit. (more…)

  • Free Fiction Friday: Second Shot – The Senior Year – 40

     Free Fiction Friday: November 14, 2014:

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    Second Shot – The Senior Year: Chapter 39

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    The perfect weather did little to lift Blake’s mood as he and Ethan walked across the quad toward his dorm. Ethan’s presence should have helped, but his boyfriend didn’t approve of them slipping in to get some things while Brett was out.

    “I’m not pretending it didn’t happen, you know.” Blake wondered why he tried again. “We’re holding hands on campus. How is that avoiding the issue?”

    “You’re avoiding him.” Ethan lacked any of his usual happy go lucky demeanor.

    “No, I’m not.” He stopped until Ethan turned to face him. After the hard played soccer match early, Blake was tired. And that usually meant cranky too. Taking a deep breath, he held it for a few seconds, and then let it go. “Really, I’m not. I just want to get my stuff now so we don’t have to worry about it later.”

    “So if Brett’s there, you’ll confront him?”

    Blake looked down. “No.” (more…)

  • Written in the Stars, by Lily Velden – New Release.

    Written in the Stars, by Lily Velden

    Synopsis

    Who needs a holiday when your destiny is Written in the Stars?

    Written in the Stars is also a part of the BOLLOCKS! Anthology

    Buy the short story:

    Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJXZT2I/

    Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OJXZT2I/

    Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00OJXZT2I/

    WIP: http://www.waywardinkpublishing.com/product/written-in-the-stars-by-lily-velden/

    Buy your copy and get a bonus short story – Life According to Buddy! To get your complimentary story, email Wayward Ink Publishing after purchase.

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    Excerpt

    “NOW, Sebastian, dear, I want you to promise me you’ll mind your Ps and Qs.”

    “Oh, I don’t think you need to worry about that, Mom. I don’t think they let you swear on prime time telly.”

    “Well, I certainly hope not, dear, because I have not only Granny May coming but also Nanna Robson. And then there’s Uncle Phil and his wife, Delores, and you know how Old School she is. If she had her way, we’d still be living in the Victorian era. Honestly, I’m sure she has a pole lodged up… well, never you mind, you know how she can be. And Grandpa Robson would be most upset if he heard you blaspheming and making a mockery of the Queen’s English on the telly.” (more…)

  • Halloween And More

    A few pictures from the end of October with, yes, her Halloween Costume.  We tried to get pictures while we were out, but nothing really came out well and we were with the neighbors so we couldn’t stop and take too many tries.

    The last picture was from today. She had to get dressed up for picture day.

  • Free Read from Tempeste O’Riley – Truth in Lace

    Truth in Lace
    by Tempeste O’Riley
    Desires Entwined, #3.5
    Gay, Gender fluid, Contemporary, Coming of Age
    Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
    Release Date: November 5, 2014 (ebook)
    Length: Short / 24 pages

     

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    Description:

    When Alexander James Noble looks in the mirror, he sees a freak looking back at him. Despite his high grades and plans for culinary arts school after graduation, his parents would hate him if they really knew him.

    Forced on a shopping trip with his twin sister, Lyric, and her friends, Alex eyes the girls jealously, longing to be able to dress like them—to be them. The constant struggle of being “gender fluid,” wrestling with an identity that seems to change daily, begins to wear on Alex. But all those questions and fears seem more manageable when his sister gives him his first skirt and lace panties. (more…)

  • Dear Me, Is It November Already?

    (The title sounds better than, “Another Update”, or “Odds and Ends”, don’t you think?)

    Time seems to fly buy lately. Maybe it’s because I can’t stop ‘lil q from growing up and getting bigger every day. Or maybe it’s because I’ve been so busy and I have so many deadlines to ‘meet.’ But wow. It’s November.  With Halloween in the rear view mirror  (pictures to follow soon) and the leaves turning (maybe pictures of that, too) it’s time to look ahead – less than 55 shopping/decorating/baking/whatever days til Christmas (sorry, had to toss that in). (more…)

  • Free Fiction Friday: Second Shot – The Senior Year – 39

     Free Fiction Friday: October 31, 2014:

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    Second Shot – The Senior Year: Chapter 39

     

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    “He can’t do this.” Dean paced back and forth. “It’s not allowed.”

    Darryl swallowed a mouthful of water and nodded vigorously. “What Little T said. Just talk to campus housing.”

    “They might kick him out of school if I do that, Darryl.” Blake struggled with why that thought bothered him. This was Brett’s issue, not his. Wasn’t it?

    Dean raised his hands above his shoulders in a shrug and leaned forward. “And we should care that Graydon will have one less douche bag on campus, why?”

    “It’s not that simple.” Blake turned his head to avoid Dean’s stare. “We’re… we were friends.”

    “Friends don’t act like that.”

    “Let it go, Dean.” Jason said as he walked back into the living room. He had two cups of coffee and stopped in front of Blake and held one out. “Black, two sugars. Right?”

    Lifting his eyes, Blake managed a thin smile and nodded. “Yea. Thanks.” (more…)

  • GRL ’14 and Me – In Pictures

    This was my first GRL and well I might have taken a few too many pictures, but I had a great time and I wanted to share a few (yes, there are way more than these).  The videos didn’t fit in the gallery so I added them at the end.

     

    J.P. Found a new way to draw attention to me. It was. . .interesting to have this happen all the time. 😀

    Seeing Amy Lane at the signing, well, we got a bit carried away.

    If there was a better way to end GRL, I can’t think of what it would be.