Recently I released Macabre Moments which is a horror anthology and is presently available on Amazon and Smashwords. Soon, though I'm not sure exactly when I will also have a piece coming out in Terror By Gaslight which is a multi-author horror anthology. Some of the guys that are in it are really very talented writers having read some of the other pieces they’ve written in other books. The piece I wrote is one I'm really proud of; it’s really quite the delightful bit of horror and was a hell of a lot of fun to write.
I've also been working on my part of a shared world novel, "Not To Yield" that will be released by Perseid Press. It's sci-fi of all things and I'll admit I'm having a bit of time envisioning some of the things that I'm attempting to write in my part. What can I say, I guess it's a little easier I guess for me see demon possession, murder and vicious vampires. You know, all the fun stuff. I am getting better acquainted with my DVD player for the next few days and am watching some sci-fi on purpose so I can get more of a feel my "Not To Yield" bit.
I'm hoping to soon be working on a novella. We'll see how the ideas play out though. If I run with what's coming together in my head, it will probably end up a bit gory. I won't go any further than that right now but there's a lot of ideas in interplay together and some are quite good.
$2.99, 5* with 1 review. Macabre Moments
$2.99, 5* with 6 reviews. Horror Bent
Friday, February 22, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Dream Project
You have the opportunity to hire anybody as your cover artist. If you write children's books or books that are heavily illustrated, who would you get for the interior artwork? If I had a choice of any cover artist in the world it would be Tammie Clarke Gibbs.
Who would you co-write your next novel with? I don’t know What genre? It will be in horror. Why? I just like writing horror. You know, all the fun stuff, murder, mayhem, demon possession.
Your publisher wants to do an audiobook version of your novel and they're not sparing any expense. Who do you think can narrate your masterpiece? I don’t have a clue.
They're really going all out! Your novel is getting a full soundtrack. Who should compose it? If your novel uses a lot of songs, list your compilation here. Actually it would either be Iron Maiden or Metallica
Congratulations! Your novel is being turned into a major motion picture. As the creator of the original work, you get to pick the director. There are a couple of my short stories I would want Billie Bob Thorton. On the rest that I write I’m kind of clueless.
The director has some ideas on who to cast, but you get to cast one character. What role/character is it and who portrays them? The one character I would probably do the Stephen King or Alfred Hitchcock and do some stand in bit part. One of my favorites of that kind of thing would be Stephen King delivering pizza’s to Rose Red.
You've been hired to write a novel based on a preexisting character or franchise from another medium. Which character or franchise is it? Actually, I would like to write something where Jack the Ripper is brought to life again.
It's the anniversary of your favorite literary character's debut. You've been hired (yay, work!) to write an anniversary novel. Who is the literary character? I mostly write short stories so that’s a difficult one to answer especially after 16 books. I have a lot of characters to go through.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
An interview with Trace Broyles
Trace
I've frequently been asked where I got the idea for Ryder on the Storm and in the past I have given general explanations for interviews but then my good friend Brian Bigelow asked me to elaborate. I actually had to ponder the appropriate way to explain how Storm and Ryder came to be. When I was first asked about Ryder's origins I came up with a token response that oversimplified the journey. It was, I supposed, a satisfactory response. So, here is the whole story.
I had been writing an epic fantasy novel (ESTELAN if you are curious) but I was reading a series of paranormal romance novels (okay, several series in a row, call it my guilty pleasure). The job I held at the time was not a good fit for me so I daydreamed more than I should have. It was during a particularly enjoyable mental excursion, in conjunction with The Doors station on Pandora, that I got an inkling to write my own paranormal romance. I received a phone call that jerked me from my reverie to deliver some papers to a coworker. Fortunately, my coworker is one of those who supported my writing - and even egged it on! We chatted briefly about my vague ideas for a story and she urged me to pursue the concept further. Before I left her office I'd already named my first two characters - Storm and Ryder. The idea of a subliminal message from my Pandora station was not lost on me. I spent the rest of the afternoon outlining more of the tale and even started the first draft of my first chapter. Continuing to mull my options as I prepared dinner, helped my children with their homework, and even as I read to them at bedtime, it was with little difficulty I completed the first chapter and half of the second that evening. At that point, Ryder and Storm were in my head.
There were a few things I knew would (and would not) occur in RYDER. First, no heavy vampire or werewolf usage. Yes, they were the fad of the moment and yes, vampires are routinely viewed as sexy and desirable but I wanted something different. Hence the Seer and the Immortal. Second, I did not want to name a place. I lived in Seattle at the time and I'd seen what befell the small town of Forks, Washington. Once a quiet town in the middle of scenic Washington rainforest, it had become a mad tourist destination for droves of people fascinated with a book series. I do not know how natives truly feel about the change, I am sure the tourism benefits their local economy as it tends to do, but I have always preferred creating my own places independent of those we all know. Finally, I wanted to make something that would be easy to read, easy for those people commuting to work on the bus just like me and for parents who want an escape but can only read in snippets, just like me.
Within a week I had half of a novel, more words than I'd written in such a short time in years. It was easy. A little scary even but I couldn't shut their story off. Storm needed a mother figure, somebody who truly looked out for her but not quite a mother. Somebody quirky and intriguing but with much more depth. Trin Sullivan was born and with her, a legacy that I could move forth in many directions. The character of Lucian came to me next, while listening to another The Doors song, I am sure you can guess which one. I wanted a character who had a darkness to him, a contrast to Ryder, the stereotypical bad boy. Of course, Lucian would have to be tamed by a small woman, somebody meek in appearance but only to hide her inner strength. Enter Sophia Bedeaux who, of course, would not make her appearance until LIGHT MY FIRE.
I will not give away any plot twists but suffice it to say, I like to be a little sneaky with things. There is some misdirection and of course, I did not clarify everything so that I could leave openings for the subsequent books. In less than a month I had a full first draft of RYDER and a partial outline for FIRE (I wrote the first draft of FIRE for NaNoWriMo 2011).
And that is the full story of where RYDER ON THE STORM came from. I could tell more about how little sleep I got in that month, how many chapters I erased and re-wrote, and how many characters were nixed or moved to subsequent installments of the EMERALD SEER series, but, those are boring stories in comparison to reading the series. If intrigued, please stop by Amazon.com and grab a copy - ebook or paperback - and enjoy!
I had been writing an epic fantasy novel (ESTELAN if you are curious) but I was reading a series of paranormal romance novels (okay, several series in a row, call it my guilty pleasure). The job I held at the time was not a good fit for me so I daydreamed more than I should have. It was during a particularly enjoyable mental excursion, in conjunction with The Doors station on Pandora, that I got an inkling to write my own paranormal romance. I received a phone call that jerked me from my reverie to deliver some papers to a coworker. Fortunately, my coworker is one of those who supported my writing - and even egged it on! We chatted briefly about my vague ideas for a story and she urged me to pursue the concept further. Before I left her office I'd already named my first two characters - Storm and Ryder. The idea of a subliminal message from my Pandora station was not lost on me. I spent the rest of the afternoon outlining more of the tale and even started the first draft of my first chapter. Continuing to mull my options as I prepared dinner, helped my children with their homework, and even as I read to them at bedtime, it was with little difficulty I completed the first chapter and half of the second that evening. At that point, Ryder and Storm were in my head.
There were a few things I knew would (and would not) occur in RYDER. First, no heavy vampire or werewolf usage. Yes, they were the fad of the moment and yes, vampires are routinely viewed as sexy and desirable but I wanted something different. Hence the Seer and the Immortal. Second, I did not want to name a place. I lived in Seattle at the time and I'd seen what befell the small town of Forks, Washington. Once a quiet town in the middle of scenic Washington rainforest, it had become a mad tourist destination for droves of people fascinated with a book series. I do not know how natives truly feel about the change, I am sure the tourism benefits their local economy as it tends to do, but I have always preferred creating my own places independent of those we all know. Finally, I wanted to make something that would be easy to read, easy for those people commuting to work on the bus just like me and for parents who want an escape but can only read in snippets, just like me.
Within a week I had half of a novel, more words than I'd written in such a short time in years. It was easy. A little scary even but I couldn't shut their story off. Storm needed a mother figure, somebody who truly looked out for her but not quite a mother. Somebody quirky and intriguing but with much more depth. Trin Sullivan was born and with her, a legacy that I could move forth in many directions. The character of Lucian came to me next, while listening to another The Doors song, I am sure you can guess which one. I wanted a character who had a darkness to him, a contrast to Ryder, the stereotypical bad boy. Of course, Lucian would have to be tamed by a small woman, somebody meek in appearance but only to hide her inner strength. Enter Sophia Bedeaux who, of course, would not make her appearance until LIGHT MY FIRE.
I will not give away any plot twists but suffice it to say, I like to be a little sneaky with things. There is some misdirection and of course, I did not clarify everything so that I could leave openings for the subsequent books. In less than a month I had a full first draft of RYDER and a partial outline for FIRE (I wrote the first draft of FIRE for NaNoWriMo 2011).
And that is the full story of where RYDER ON THE STORM came from. I could tell more about how little sleep I got in that month, how many chapters I erased and re-wrote, and how many characters were nixed or moved to subsequent installments of the EMERALD SEER series, but, those are boring stories in comparison to reading the series. If intrigued, please stop by Amazon.com and grab a copy - ebook or paperback - and enjoy!
About the Author
Ms. Patterson graduated from Miami University with a degree in
psychology and a minor in criminology.
She spends her days like most super-heroines waiting for the clock to
strike five so she can escape into her imagination once again to pen another
bestselling novel.
Be sure to check out her amazing paranormal EMERALD SEER Series.
You can connect with Ms. Patterson via http://emeraldseer.blogspot.com and
via @booksbyviolet on Twitter.
Hell's Gift
About the Author:Kristie Haigwood (a.k.a. K.S. Haigwood) is currently writing her 8th novel. She lives in Arkansas, US. She is the mother of 2 awesome kids and 2 great dogs. She is happily married to her soulmate who thinks reading is a solid waste of time. Opposites attract. Kristie’s works include 'Save My Soul', 'Forbidden Touch', 'Eternal Island' and 'Hell's Gift' (available on Amazon in ebook and print). 'Eternal Immortality', 'Eternal Inception', 'The Last Assignment' and 'Good Side of Sin' are all releasing soon.
About the book!'Hell's Gift' is Book 2 in the 'Save My Soul' series. IT CAN BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE.
Depression consumes the guardian angel, Rhyan, after his human charge chooses her soulmate over him. Filled with anger and despair, he lashes out. And when his hate-filled words land him neck-deep in Hell, he realizes he's gone too far. He expects trouble, but not to discover his own soulmate in the fiery depths. Abigail is there with good reason, but she's done her time, and in order to save them both, Rhyan must strike a deal with the Devil. The stakes are higher than ever before, with his soul, his friends and even the fate of Heaven and Earth in jeopardy. If he fails, Rhyan stands to lose more than he ever feared. Will true love be denied? It will take everything he's got to break down the traps Lucifer puts in his way. New lines are drawn and old scores are settled, and Rhyan is in for the fight of his life. With Abigail as the prize, and humanity in the balance, he will stop at nothing to claim...Hell's Gift.Hell's Gift US:http://www.amazon.com/Hells-Gift-Save-novel-ebook/dp/B00BF0VBKM Hell's Gift UK:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Gift-Save-novel-ebook/dp/B00BF0VBKM
Find the Author:AMAZON:http://www.amazon.com/author/kshaigwood
FACEBOOK AUTHOR PAGE:http://www.facebook.com/kshaigwoo
TWITTER:http://twitter.com/kshaigwood
BLOG:http://kshaigwood.blogspot.com Hell's Gift US:http://www.amazon.com/Hells-Gift-Save-novel-ebook/dp/B00BF0VBKM Hell's Gift UK:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Gift-Save-novel-ebook/dp/B00BF0VBKM
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Macabre Moments
It's alive! Have Macabre Moments up in the Kindle store and on Smashwords, soon will be available in paperback and at Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo, etc.
This collection of horror stories is a little more macabre oriented than Horror Bent is. There's an attempted assassination, a wife who's finally had too much, two escaped prisoners that lose their heads and much, much more. Really hope that everyone likes it.
Amazon
Smashwords
I also have it up on Goodreads.
This collection of horror stories is a little more macabre oriented than Horror Bent is. There's an attempted assassination, a wife who's finally had too much, two escaped prisoners that lose their heads and much, much more. Really hope that everyone likes it.
Amazon
Smashwords
I also have it up on Goodreads.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Cover Reveal: THE PRINCE CHARMING HOAX by Elyse Grant (aka Shelley Lieber)
Thank you, Brian, for hosting me on your blog and sharing my book’s new cover with your readers!
Now available on Amazon, Kindle & Smashwords
The Prince Charming Hoax is the steamy hot and often funny story of best friends Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein, two boomer women trying to break free of the “happily ever after” fairy tale myth of their childhoods.
Abandoned by her latest Prince Charming on the eve of what she expected to be the start of a new life, Leah is left without a home or a man. Frustrated by yet another disappointment in a string of romantic fiascos, she begins an introspective journey through her past for answers. When she discovers what really stands between her and happiness, she sets off on a mission to help spare other women the pain of looking for love in all the wrong places—even though she knows her crusade could be a battle that destroys her real prince.
In contrast to the reclusive Leah, her well-heeled best friend, Roxie, teeters on the edge of self-destruction as she tries to satisfy her unquenchable thirst for excitement. Drugs and sex don't diminish her cravings, and the man she falls for, while charming, is no prince.
On a crazy trip from South Florida to Philadelphia and New York, the duo stumble onto how to save themselves, each other, and perhaps womankind—surprising everyone, especially themselves.
Bio
Shelley Lieber is an author with a split personality. As The Wordy Woman, publishing consultant, she wrote 4Ps to Publishing Success and Publishing Made Easy & Profitable for new and aspiring authors. Her wilder side writes erotic fiction under the pen name Elyse Grant. The Prince Charming Hoax is her debut novel. A third personality common to both Shelley and Elyse is Vegan Novelist, who blogs about vegan food and lifestyle.
Shelley is what native North Carolinians call a “halfback.” Originally from New York, she moved to Florida, then to North Carolina. Shelley now lives in Asheville, NC, with her husband, who is remarkably patient and skillful at adjusting to her personality switches.
The Prince Charming Hoax is the steamy hot and often funny story of best friends Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein, two boomer women trying to break free of the “happily ever after” fairy tale myth of their childhoods.
Abandoned by her latest Prince Charming on the eve of what she expected to be the start of a new life, Leah is left without a home or a man. Frustrated by yet another disappointment in a string of romantic fiascos, she begins an introspective journey through her past for answers. When she discovers what really stands between her and happiness, she sets off on a mission to help spare other women the pain of looking for love in all the wrong places—even though she knows her crusade could be a battle that destroys her real prince.
In contrast to the reclusive Leah, her well-heeled best friend, Roxie, teeters on the edge of self-destruction as she tries to satisfy her unquenchable thirst for excitement. Drugs and sex don't diminish her cravings, and the man she falls for, while charming, is no prince.
On a crazy trip from South Florida to Philadelphia and New York, the duo stumble onto how to save themselves, each other, and perhaps womankind—surprising everyone, especially themselves.
Shelley Lieber is an author with a split personality. As The Wordy Woman, publishing consultant, she wrote 4Ps to Publishing Success and Publishing Made Easy & Profitable for new and aspiring authors. Her wilder side writes erotic fiction under the pen name Elyse Grant. The Prince Charming Hoax is her debut novel. A third personality common to both Shelley and Elyse is Vegan Novelist, who blogs about vegan food and lifestyle. Shelley is what native North Carolinians call a “halfback.” Originally from New York, she moved to Florida, then to North Carolina. Shelley now lives in Asheville, NC, with her husband, who is remarkably patient and skillful at adjusting to her personality switches.
Links:
Shelley Lieber: http://shelleylieber.blogspot.com
Elyse Grant: http://elysegrant.blogspot.com
Amazon: http://amzn.to/Y5YRaC
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/XjHiAy
Facebook: http://facebook.com/shelleylieber
Twitter: http://twitter.com/wordywoman
Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/shelleylieber
Monday, February 4, 2013
What Scares the Boogey Man?
I always love reading a good horror anthology and this looks like it will be a good one. A few minutes ago I just finished reading through the entire preview that's up on Amazon. Right now, it's available in Kindle but soon will be out in paperback also which is probably the format I will buy it in. At least when that format comes out my credit card won't be maxed out like at this moment. What can I say, I love books.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7G48I6
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7G48I6
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