Tripp's Claiming is done! It's off to editing this afternoon after a quick run through from me, so it's nearing the end phase and should be ready to publish soon. It should hopefully be ready within the next week.
This story was a struggle. I wasn't sure it was going to work, the story just wasn't doing it for me. But then once I drew close to the end, it started to come together and really shine. I think it really turned out well and I hope you'll all enjoy it.
Tripp is an usual character. He starts out very flippant and smart mouthed, and then he's very much changed by his abduction and near death experience. Having a character flip on me like that was probably the heart of my struggle, but it was truer to the story to have his personality shift dramatically.
And oh boy, are there big stories coming for Wynne and Peterson down the road! Wynne is next up for this series, after I complete work on Tristan's Wolf.
Anyway, back to my spit-shine and Tripp will be winging it's way to my editor. Have a great Sunday!
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Coming Soon -- Tripp's Claiming
Hi all --
Just wanted to give a quick update.
Work on Tripp's Claiming is going smoothly. I'm about 1/3 of the way in and hope to have the first draft ready by the beginning of next week. That would put us at release near the end of the month once edits and formatting is completed.
After that, I'll be working on my secret little project, BLWHOPX as well as getting started on Theo's Wolf, which I hope to have ready in early October.
Thanks for reading!
Just wanted to give a quick update.
Work on Tripp's Claiming is going smoothly. I'm about 1/3 of the way in and hope to have the first draft ready by the beginning of next week. That would put us at release near the end of the month once edits and formatting is completed.
After that, I'll be working on my secret little project, BLWHOPX as well as getting started on Theo's Wolf, which I hope to have ready in early October.
Thanks for reading!
Monday, September 2, 2013
NEW RELEASE - Theo's Wolf
Theo's Wolf is now available! (About time -- I know)
Theo is a panther shifter, caught between two worlds. Raised within a pride of lions, he’s an outcast which only threatens to get worse when he realizes he’s a wolf’s mate as well. Will his family still love him when they learn he’s meant to be with something so vile as a dog?
Mitch isn’t interested in mating. Fate isn’t going to force his hand and he’ll bow to nothing and no one. That is until a mysterious wolf attacks Mitch’s mate and nearly kills him.
Soon, Mitch realizes how much he already cares for his panther and he’s not going to let either side tear them apart. All Mitch has to do is hunt down a killer and win over a pride full of angry lions. Easy enough, right?
Although he was tired and sore, Theo’s blood still surged in his veins. He could feel the wolf’s presence and knew he couldn’t leave until he’d laid eyes on the male and talked to him. They would have to contend with their mate status eventually, regardless if the wolf seemed unwilling to acknowledge it.
The wolf’s simple presence and inability to leave spoke volumes in Theo’s mind. If the werewolf didn’t want a mate, why had he remained in the woods all day and into the night? Theo drifted off to the edges of the scene and slid into the seat of his cruiser. He turned the engine over, knowing he needed to hide the vehicle somewhere so his fellow boys in blue wouldn’t see he was still there. He pulled over the hard crushed stones, the sound of them loud in his ears, only slightly lower than the noise his heart was making.
Once he was far enough away, he pulled between two other abandoned cabins and killed the motor. He slipped out into the cool mountain air and began peeling off layers of clothing, silently berating himself.
Why chase after a male who claimed to be uninterested? Theo wasn’t the type to beg, yet he couldn’t ignore the pull he’d felt for days now.
When he was completely disrobed, he lowered to the ground and shifted, his panther form quickly taking shape. He let out a wild cry and lunged into the overgrowth behind the cabins, letting his senses drive him toward the male he sought. He wound his way through the wood, cutting through roots and briars on his trek through the darkened forest. It had been too long since he’d been in panther form and really had the chance to run. Theo pushed himself harder, forcing his limbs to move faster and faster. The run was exhilarating and helped him forget the confrontation he would likely have once he reached his destination.
He came upon the wolf too easily. The male was waiting for Theo, resting in a spot overlooking the crime scene, still brightly lit with the CSI team in place.
The wolf turned to face Theo, his green eyes flashing violently. Before Theo could make a sound, the wolf was atop him, pinning him to the hard-packed earth. But Theo was stealthier than that. He quickly pulled from underneath the creature and ran into the woods, tempting the wolf to give chase, as was the beast’s nature.
Theo looked over his shoulder, excited to see the wolf did in fact follow. Theo dug into the ground and flew through across the forest floor, leaving the dog far behind. Wolves might be stronger than panthers, but they were most definitely not faster. Theo’s heart pounded in his chest, a mixture of enthusiasm, fear, and elation.
Sweat coated his body, the exercise making the need for the wolf only grow instead of diminish, especially given the chase. Theo’s desire grew with each pound of his paws against the earth. His lungs were on fire, the air he dragged through him doing little to cool his ardor. Theo felt the male draw closer and closer as his stamina waned. Apparently a wolf might not be faster, but he might have more endurance.
As Theo turned to bolt through a copse of intertwined roots lifted off the ground, he felt the wolf pounce on him and pin him again. Theo growled as he tried to buck the male off him to no avail. He writhed under the wolf, trying to get away and continue their chase, when he felt the wolf’s cock pierce his ass.
Theo is a panther shifter, caught between two worlds. Raised within a pride of lions, he’s an outcast which only threatens to get worse when he realizes he’s a wolf’s mate as well. Will his family still love him when they learn he’s meant to be with something so vile as a dog?
Mitch isn’t interested in mating. Fate isn’t going to force his hand and he’ll bow to nothing and no one. That is until a mysterious wolf attacks Mitch’s mate and nearly kills him.
Soon, Mitch realizes how much he already cares for his panther and he’s not going to let either side tear them apart. All Mitch has to do is hunt down a killer and win over a pride full of angry lions. Easy enough, right?
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Excerpt:
After a long day on scene, Theo was exhausted. They’d recovered several bodies and had them shipped to the morgue. The CSIs were still covering the ground, looking for more evidence, but Theo had been at it for sixteen hours and the chief had told both him and Rafe to let the crime lab take over the area. It was nearly midnight and Theo needed rest, but that was the furthest thing from his mind.Although he was tired and sore, Theo’s blood still surged in his veins. He could feel the wolf’s presence and knew he couldn’t leave until he’d laid eyes on the male and talked to him. They would have to contend with their mate status eventually, regardless if the wolf seemed unwilling to acknowledge it.
The wolf’s simple presence and inability to leave spoke volumes in Theo’s mind. If the werewolf didn’t want a mate, why had he remained in the woods all day and into the night? Theo drifted off to the edges of the scene and slid into the seat of his cruiser. He turned the engine over, knowing he needed to hide the vehicle somewhere so his fellow boys in blue wouldn’t see he was still there. He pulled over the hard crushed stones, the sound of them loud in his ears, only slightly lower than the noise his heart was making.
Once he was far enough away, he pulled between two other abandoned cabins and killed the motor. He slipped out into the cool mountain air and began peeling off layers of clothing, silently berating himself.
Why chase after a male who claimed to be uninterested? Theo wasn’t the type to beg, yet he couldn’t ignore the pull he’d felt for days now.
When he was completely disrobed, he lowered to the ground and shifted, his panther form quickly taking shape. He let out a wild cry and lunged into the overgrowth behind the cabins, letting his senses drive him toward the male he sought. He wound his way through the wood, cutting through roots and briars on his trek through the darkened forest. It had been too long since he’d been in panther form and really had the chance to run. Theo pushed himself harder, forcing his limbs to move faster and faster. The run was exhilarating and helped him forget the confrontation he would likely have once he reached his destination.
He came upon the wolf too easily. The male was waiting for Theo, resting in a spot overlooking the crime scene, still brightly lit with the CSI team in place.
The wolf turned to face Theo, his green eyes flashing violently. Before Theo could make a sound, the wolf was atop him, pinning him to the hard-packed earth. But Theo was stealthier than that. He quickly pulled from underneath the creature and ran into the woods, tempting the wolf to give chase, as was the beast’s nature.
Theo looked over his shoulder, excited to see the wolf did in fact follow. Theo dug into the ground and flew through across the forest floor, leaving the dog far behind. Wolves might be stronger than panthers, but they were most definitely not faster. Theo’s heart pounded in his chest, a mixture of enthusiasm, fear, and elation.
Sweat coated his body, the exercise making the need for the wolf only grow instead of diminish, especially given the chase. Theo’s desire grew with each pound of his paws against the earth. His lungs were on fire, the air he dragged through him doing little to cool his ardor. Theo felt the male draw closer and closer as his stamina waned. Apparently a wolf might not be faster, but he might have more endurance.
As Theo turned to bolt through a copse of intertwined roots lifted off the ground, he felt the wolf pounce on him and pin him again. Theo growled as he tried to buck the male off him to no avail. He writhed under the wolf, trying to get away and continue their chase, when he felt the wolf’s cock pierce his ass.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Happy Labor Day and a September Writing Update
Hi all! Hope you're enjoying your long weekend. I took yesterday off, but today has been a working day for me - writing of course.
As previously posted -- Theo's Wolf is now in edits, so it's a matter of days until release. I will post as soon as I have more details.
Now for my September Writing Update. I'm almost hesitant to talk about my plan after the horrendous bout of writer's block I struggled with last month. I had two weeks where I just couldn't get any words to come. But every author I know experiences that from time to time, and I sure have. Every once in a blue moon, I get hit with a week or two where my brain just shuts down. With having three pen names, it's all a ballet of-- who am I kidding, it's a comedy of errors.
Anyway, now that it's over, I should have a nice stretch in between, so here's the September plan:
1. Get Theo's Wolf out ASAP.
2. Get to work on Tripp's Claiming (the follow-up to Crash Landing)
3. BLWHOPX - it's a secret for now, but I will hint that it's another alien short series.
4. Get to work on Tristan's Wolf (Wolves of Mt. Alexis, 4)
I will let everyone know that I am seriously considering another title in the Wolves of Mt. Alexis series, too. And after reading Theo, you may see another series brewing. I set up the characters in Theo to get the droolworthyness started.
Now, back to edits on my other pen name piece. Have a great and safe holiday!
As previously posted -- Theo's Wolf is now in edits, so it's a matter of days until release. I will post as soon as I have more details.
Now for my September Writing Update. I'm almost hesitant to talk about my plan after the horrendous bout of writer's block I struggled with last month. I had two weeks where I just couldn't get any words to come. But every author I know experiences that from time to time, and I sure have. Every once in a blue moon, I get hit with a week or two where my brain just shuts down. With having three pen names, it's all a ballet of-- who am I kidding, it's a comedy of errors.
Anyway, now that it's over, I should have a nice stretch in between, so here's the September plan:
1. Get Theo's Wolf out ASAP.
2. Get to work on Tripp's Claiming (the follow-up to Crash Landing)
3. BLWHOPX - it's a secret for now, but I will hint that it's another alien short series.
4. Get to work on Tristan's Wolf (Wolves of Mt. Alexis, 4)
I will let everyone know that I am seriously considering another title in the Wolves of Mt. Alexis series, too. And after reading Theo, you may see another series brewing. I set up the characters in Theo to get the droolworthyness started.
Now, back to edits on my other pen name piece. Have a great and safe holiday!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Just Wrote THE END on Theo
Yes! "The End" are such sweet words to write, especially as much as I struggled to get this book done. After some self edits tomorrow, it will go off to my editor and then hopefully we'll have it ready to go out next week.
I really like this story and hopefully you will, too.
And Aris. I have fallen quite head over heels with Aris. Aris and his brothers deserve a series of their own, me thinks.
You'll understand after you read the book. At least, that's the hope.
Anyway. Off to relax a bit and then editing in the am.
I really like this story and hopefully you will, too.
And Aris. I have fallen quite head over heels with Aris. Aris and his brothers deserve a series of their own, me thinks.
You'll understand after you read the book. At least, that's the hope.
Anyway. Off to relax a bit and then editing in the am.
Labels:
Coming Soon,
Theo's Wolf
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Theo is nearly done!
I'm nearing the words THE END on Theo's Wolf. I hope to finish it up tomorrow and get it to editing Thursday or Friday. Which means - NEXT WEEK for the release!
About time. This story needed extra cooking time, apparently. But what I've got thus far is good stuff.
And then it's on to Crash 2 (titled Tripp's Fall.)
After that, my little secret project is up on deck.
About time. This story needed extra cooking time, apparently. But what I've got thus far is good stuff.
And then it's on to Crash 2 (titled Tripp's Fall.)
After that, my little secret project is up on deck.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Theo is Under a Writer's Block
Theo is behind schedule...mostly because I am stuck. I've got a great intro and I wrote the first 8,000 words with no problem.
Then I fell in a hole and I don't know how to get out.
I'll be working on making some notes and trying to get a direction until the bug bites again.
It IS coming.
Eventually.
Don't shoot me.
Then I fell in a hole and I don't know how to get out.
I'll be working on making some notes and trying to get a direction until the bug bites again.
It IS coming.
Eventually.
Don't shoot me.
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