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Win a Signed Copy of Uncle Zach
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Finally got my story written and away to the O Deadly Night anthology last week. A little late, but I've been dealing with a weird situation at home that involved my landlord's sister and cops and installing extra security, etc. All good now.
Then I had some big formatting jobs to take care of... and it was just SO FUCKING HOT in Montreal this past week that I've been a big ol' curmudgeon. And when I'm being curmudgeonly, I can't do anything creative.
Now that the weather is back to clement, I can write again and finally get moving on the rest of My Roommate, Kevin. I'm also going to post some of my WIPs, like my vampire story, for the Silver Subscribers next week as well as this month's giveaway, so keep your eyes peeled.
That's it. That's the update. It's really nice out today so I think I shall write outside.
Today is the Last Day
How is it the end of July already? What is time even?
So, today is the last day of the Smashwords sale. Almost all my titles are discounted by 50% or Free. You can find them at: https://geni.us/BeySW
Today is also the last day to enter the draw for a signed copy of my latest, Uncle Zach. You can enter by going here: https://geni.us/Hump
Also: For silver subscribers, I've added new chapters to My Roommate, Kevin :)
Humpday Giveaway :D
Every Wednesday, I'll be doing a giveaway for something in my FB group, Deckard's Diablerie. Interested? Come check it out -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/deckardsdiablerie
Win a copy of Varian Krylov’s New Book: Hurt Me
Look who's back... and with a brand new book! Welcome to my blog, Varian. What do you have for us today?
Hi friends and fans of Bey! And thanks, Bey, for inviting me to visit!
I'm excited to be giving away three ebook copies of my latest novel, Hurt Me, which is the third book in my Fault Lines trilogy, and the prequel to Dangerously Happy. Don't worry if you haven't read the other books, this one stands alone just fine, and also works as a launch into Dangerously Happy, should you feel inspired to read more about these guys.
Bey asked me to say a little about what inspired this book, which is the first in four years… at least the first romance book. I've been working on a big YA fantasy series since 2017, but a couple summers ago I fell into ruminations about Dario (one of the main characters of Dangerously Happy), and Xavi (one of the main characters from Bad Things), and their backstory. They have an intense dynamic in the first two Fault Lines books, but their time on-page together is brief, and only hints at their bond and their history.
The seed of this idea really took root in my brain while I was in Shengen “exile” in Andorra for a couple of months while I was between visas (I was living in Spain, and have now landed in Germany). I stayed in a tiny cabin in the mountains during the off-season (most folks go there for winter skiing, and the area's a dead zone the rest of the year) and there was nothing to do but wander the mountain trails, and write. I guess my brain needed a break from the fantasy series… or it just really needed to delve into this history between Dario and Xavi.
And whew, the delve got deep and dark!
In Dangerously Happy, we discover Dario's need to surrender control and even safety, to cope with his demons, and in Bad Things, Xavi makes it clear he's more than up to the job of taking people's control and safety. In Hurt Me, their relationship is a vortex churning around that dynamic. But Hurt Me also turned into a fun, twisty, slightly bloody thriller revolving around a trans kid named Feerz.
And now, it's back to YA fantasy! Or is it? ;)
Sounds fantastic - I can't wait to read it!
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Want to know what I've been up to? I've written a new take on an old fairy tale... in spaaaaace. Yup. :) And you know what? I'm giving away three copies!
Go over to Boy Meets Boy Reviews and take a peek at the cover and blurb for the new book, enter to win a copy of it, and then read a quickie called "Christos and the Mist"
...His grandmother laughed, waving off his apology. “Oh, I don’t care. I was only teasing. But you’re looking for trouble with all of… this.” She made a sweeping gesture encompassing him from head to toe.“What do you mean?”
“You’re such a beautiful boy, Chrisaki mou,” she replied. “You’re going to catch Zeus’s eye with all that beauty… he won’t be able to resist getting a better look at you.”
Chris snorted a laugh. “What?”
“You’ll never even see him coming—swan, bull, eagle… a shower of gold,” she said, her brown eyes twinkling with mischief as she waggled her fingers above Chris. “Next thing you know, he’ll snatch you up and have his way with you.” [Read the rest :) ]
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Happy National Coming Out Day!
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
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Interview with Nick J. Russo, audiobook narrator PLUS audiobook giveaway
Today we'll meet Nick J. Russo, the talented narrator who's voiced many of my audiobooks. Whether it's Sarge's gruff commands, Max's sly teasing, or James's awkward protestations, Nick's does an incredible job bringing my characters to life.
Howdy, Nick. Welcome to my blog.
Thanks for having me, Bey!
First off... how did you get into audiobook narration?
I got into audio book narration a bit on a whim. I was working in an entirely different field when a friend of mine, John Solo, was looking for people to to read at his studio, Falcon Sound Company. As soon as I came in and read, I knew it was something I would enjoy doing. It's not every day that you can stumble into a dream job and turn it into a full time career, but three years later it's what I'm doing and loving it!
What is your favourite part of doing narration?
My favorite parts are usually when there is some kind of intense moment in a book. If I'm able to really get into the character and convey more extreme emotions like jealousy, fear, anger, extreme joy, regret, and of course lust in sex scenes, just to name a few, they are incredibly fun to perform. When those are written well, it's great to translate into audio.
The hardest part?
Sometimes it can be tough finding just the right voice for a character. During my pre-reads I've gone in with an initial voice in mind only to find that it doesn't work whatsoever by the time I'm done. Accents, depending on the type, can be a bit difficult at times as well.
Favourite genre (or subgenre) of books to narrate?
I have a few favorite genres, but if I had to pick one I'd say sci-fi. I've always been a sucker for space adventures, whether it be Star Wars, Star Trek, Battle Star, Mass Effect - whatever. To me, sci-fi is like pizza: there isn't any bad version of it.
Are you reading anything right now?
I'm about to start 1984, which I've heard great things about and pretty excited for. John Grisham novels are always a go to of mine as well.
What are your top 5 books of all time (any genre)?
I'm not sure I could pick just five! If I had to list some that come to mind though, I'd probably say John Grisham's The Firm, David McCullough's 1776, Stephen King's The Shining, and the Star Wars Thrawn Trilogy. I'm also a big fan of the Harry Potter series. Real random list I know, but that's how I roll. :P
I appreciate getting to be on your blog, as l'm a big fan of your work, Bey! It's so much fun narrating your stories because I know before I even read the first page that the characters will be three dimensional and a lot of fun to voice. Thank you for letting me voice your guys! And thank you to all those that enjoy my reads. It's really great to hear from fans via reviews, tweets, or on Facebook. I've got a bunch of titles in the works right now, with Bey's The Last Nights of The Frangipani Hotel out in audio today!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Nick!
Here's your chance to win an audio copy of The Last Nights of The Frangipani Hotel!
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