It’s done it’s over! my first book signing was a rocking success (I’ve sold out of my books and have to order more!) and had an amazing time! I’m so excited!
Here are two shots from the signing!!!
I may have had a 10 foot sign!
Living a Dream, One Word At a Time
by Angela
It’s done it’s over! my first book signing was a rocking success (I’ve sold out of my books and have to order more!) and had an amazing time! I’m so excited!
Here are two shots from the signing!!!
I may have had a 10 foot sign!
by Angela
So in case you didn’t notice! The PINK IS GONE! I’ve updated my website a little bit (NO MORE PINK, Can you tell I’m excited by that?) I have a blue bar at the top I can’t seem to get rid of (working on it) the spammers are under control AND I’m editing like a MOFO!
ALSO! Because you’ve all been so nice and patient with me. I’m giving you a Sneak peek of the cover for “Duty, Honor, Love” as I finish up re-writing book 2 in this series (Duty, Honor, Sacrifice) and clear up the last few edits. I don’t have a release date but once I do here’s hoping for a BIG cover release PARTY!! WOOO!
So with-out further Ado here is the Banner for my newest book!
by Angela
As I preach about things like Dropbox and google drives, many of you have heard my story about how I lost more than half of my novel “Duty, Honor, Love” (coming soon! Keep an eye out for the cover release!) and a little luck, some illegal software and lots of prayers got me back less than 1000 words away from where I was.
So I preach all of the time BACK YOUR NOVEL UP.
Guess what I didn’t do last night?!
SAVE MY WORK!
This morning my SO turned my laptop on and boom, my Hard Drive was missing, BIOS couldn’t read it massive error. *headdesk* *repeatedly*
Now it’s not the end of the world (Or so I keep telling myself) I wrote 1538 words last night (not bad for a migraine of epic proportions) but I didn’t save it!!
It is very much one of these shoot me now moments. I thankfully have a copy from the day before on my dropbox and I think I can maybe pull up my autosave file, but it’s so frustrating.
If you are reading this post stop everything you’re doing! SAVE AND BACK UP YOUR NOVEL! If you’re using a USB remember to save to your hard drive and to the USB and eject it. Upload a different copy with today’s date to Google drive and to dropbox in a different file/folder that you usually use. Email yourself a copy. If you’re writing by hand, scan it or photocopy it and stick it in a fire safe box!
There is nothing more frustrating in the world than loosing part of your novel, even if it was only 1500 odd words!
by Angela
So I’m making an effort to update my blog more! Life has been very busy for me in the last year!
A year ago I moved into an apartment with the man of my dreams! He’s tall (6’4″!) blonde hair, blue eyes, and a smile to die for! The side effect of being so in-love is that my writing has taken a beating over the past year. I finally feel like I’m in a place where I can write, and be happy, and still make dinner most nights! It feels great!
In case you missed the announcement! I signed a contract on March 5th for the 3rd (and Final???) book in my Hat trick 1NS trilogy co-written with Emily Cale.
You can pick up the first two books on amazon:
Goalie Interference(F/M): http://www.amazon.com/Goalie-Interference-Night-Series-ebook/dp/B007UK9DWO
Power Play(M/F/M) :http://www.amazon.com/Power-Night-Stand-Series-ebook/dp/B0093TFS5Q
“Unsportsmanlike Conduct” is expected to be released in the fall! Keep your eyes peeled, here is the blurb:
Goodness! Owen and Addison are steamy and adorable! I hope you like them as much as I do :)!
So yesterday I dyed my hair BLUE. Yes that’s right BLUE! So far the response has been positive (But my RL boss hasn’t seen it yet, so we’ll see!) . I’m planning on doing a VLOG! to promote Hop against Homophobia and Transphobia so you’ll get to check out my blue hair then!
by Angela
Hello everyone, Goddess Fish is hosting my tour for “Boots on the Ground” This week and next week.
There has been some interested in an additional excerpt for Ash and Matthew, since I love these two boys so much, I give you an excerpt I like to call “Dinner and Desert”:
Ash stomped his boots off on the porch before opening the door to the mudroom. He still had three more hours in his shift. The shift was running slow though. The snow had kept most people home and off the roads. He called Matthew and asked him to make dinner for the two of them, as he would be able to stop at home to eat.
“Hey,†Matthew called from the kitchen once Ash shut the door against the cold.
“Hey,†Ash called back. He wiped his feet off further and walked on the mat through the hall. He didn’t take his boots off in case he had to leave in a hurry.Â
Matthew stood at the stove hovering over a pot of something that smelled amazing. He smiled at Ash as he entered the kitchen. “How’s work?†Matthew asked, turning around to face Ash.
“Slow.†He grabbed Matthew and pulled him towards him. Matthew dipped his head just enough to reach the slightly shorter man and tug his lips into a dominating kiss.
This was the first time they had properly seen each other in three days. Matthew had been working nights, and Ash had been on day shift. He hated when that happened. At least this was his last shift on this set. They had the next four days off together. Just the two of them. Ash couldn’t wait.
Matthew pulled away grinning. “Think you can get off early?†he asked.
“No, I’m needed in case there’s an accident, knock on wood,†Ash said. They both rapped on the kitchen cabinet door. “Sorry.â€
“It’s okay,†Matthew said. He kissed his partner again. “Are you hungry?â€
“Starving,†Ash replied with a look that indicated that he was hungry for more than just food.
“Down boy,†Matthew told him. “I made clam chowder. Sit. I’ll get you a bowl.†Ash dropped himself in his spot at the kitchen table.
“Seventy-four-Queen, are you 10-25 yet?†Ash’s radio crackled.
“That’s a 10-4, dispatch,†Ash replied.
“10-4, let us know when you’re 10-8.â€
Matthew set a bowl of clam chowder and a basket of tea biscuits in front of Ash. “Do you have to go?†he asked, sitting down at the table.
“No, I forgot to tell her I was 10-25,†Ash replied.
“That means you’re on dinner break right?â€
“Uh-huh.†Ash took two tea biscuits from the basket. They were still warm.
“Did you make these?â€
“Yes. I had to call Mom for the recipe though,†Matthew said. He also took two from the basket and buttered them.
“How is it that I get a man who can cook and makes me dinner on a regular basis?â€
“Just lucky I guess,†Matthew said and Ash smiled. “Eat before it gets cold,†he instructed.
The two men tucked into their simple but delicious meal, devouring the entire thing. “That was amazing,†Ash declared pushing his chair back from the table.
Matthew blushed. “Thanks,†he said.
Ash stood up and picked up their empty bowls and side plates. They got dumped into the sink. He went to turn the water on but a pair of strong arms slipped around his waist stopping him. “Matt?â€
“Love you,†Matthew whispered, planting a kiss to the nape of Ash’s neck.
Matthew spun Ash around and pulled him as close as the duty belt and bulletproof vest would allow. He pinned Ash against the counter rubbing their crotches together.
“Love you too,†Ash murmured back. They kissed, the edge of the counter digging into Ash’s back as his hands wandered down squeezing Matthew’s ass though his jeans. That made Matthew growl louder than usual.
Matthew broke away kissing a spot on Ash’s neck. “Why don’t you find out what I have waiting for you,†he whispered into Ash’s ear.
Ash groaned. Matthew stepped away enough for Ash to get his hands on his partner’s belt. Ash undid it, and his hands slid inside Matthew’s jeans and boxer briefs. His fingers caressed Matthew’s semi-hard length. “Very nice,†Ash commented. He rolled the head in his fingers causing Matthew to hiss.
“Mmm, but that’s not the surprise. Keep looking,†Matthew said with a sly smile.
Ash stroked his partner one last time before moving his hands. He stroked Matthew’s hips. “Warmer,†he hinted. Ash rubbed his thumbs over the sides of Matthew’s hips. “Warmer,†Matthew told him.
“Give me a hint,†Ash said, enjoying this game. His fingers brushed against the top of Matthew’s ass.
“Even warmer,†Matthew replied. Ash’s hands moved lower brushing the top of his crack. “Warmer,â€Matthew teased.
Ash smiled, his fingers crept lower. “There?†he asked, his fingers teasing around Matthew’s entrance.
“Burning hot, but not quite,†Matthew said with a hitch in his voice as Ash slid a finger into his already lubed ass. Instead of the warm and slick tunnel he expected, Ash met a hard resistance just inside, “And what is that?†he asked.
Matthew smiled, “Your surprise.â€
Ash groaned. “What the heck is it?â€
Matthew bit Ash’s lip, pulling back. “Butt plug.â€
Ash raised an eyebrow. “Where’s the base?â€
“It’s called a low profile. There’s a hidden base so it can be worn at any time, and no one can tell it’s there,†Matthew said his eyes narrowing as he gave his partner a mischievous smile.
“And it’s for me?†Ash asked. He already grew harder at the thought, if that was possible.
“Yes, it is. You’re going to wear it for the rest of your shift.â€
“If it’s for me then why are you wearing it?â€
Matthew grinned. “Keeping it warm for you.â€
“You’re a kinky bastard, Matthew Ryman.”
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Hope you enjoy and don’t forget to check out the tour! One luck comment will win a $25GC!
Xx
Angela
by Angela
A big thank you to everyone who has put up with me the last few months! It’s been a long haul! Here it is!!! Boots on the Ground!
Buy links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Boots-On-The-Ground-ebook/dp/B00AAODH6K
ARE: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-bootsontheground-1006044-145.html
Direct from Publisher: http://phaze.com/book.php?title=Boots+on+the+Ground
Blurb:
Ash Cooper and Jason McCarty know they need to do one thing, and one thing alone: stay alive.
An IED attack destroyed their convoy and left them both injured in the high desert of Afghanistan and running from insurgents. They take refuge with a group of Afghan civilians, and their only hope of rescue is two satellite phones that might be damaged beyond repair.
Ash and Jason join forces with a British army nurse to survive the harsh living conditions. As days to turn to weeks, they think of home, the husbands they left behind, and the lives they want to return to.
But with food rations running short, the elders angry at them, and the hope of rescue lost, Ash and Jason start to give up, and in the end turn to each other in their struggle for survival.
Excerpt:
“We are gathered here today to join Jason and David, two people who love each other, in the union of marriage.†The ceremony went on, and Jason barely heard the words of the Justice. He felt too nervous for the part where they said their vows to pay attention.
“Jason and David have prepared their vows. Jason, would you like to go first?†the Justice said.
Jason nodded. They had practiced this. Jason would say the vows first, but David would do the rings first. That way there would be no question as to the equality of their relationship.
He fumbled to get the paper out of his pocket. David smiled as he did so. He read the words he had written there, but what he had written just days after David had proposed didn’t seem to work anymore. He took a deep breath, capturing David’s hands in his. “I wrote these vows the day after David asked me to marry him,†he started. “I thought they were exactly what I wanted to say, but now—†Jason shook his head. Instead of reading the words on the page he spoke from the heart. “I love you, David Henri Richard. I fell in love with you when I was lost and so broken. You were my best friend. You were a light in a very dark tunnel when I thought I would never see the end of my grief. Every day I wake up next to you, I thank God I have you. Every time you kiss me, I feel my knees go weak because I am so lucky to have you.†Jason stopped and swallowed. More tears threatened to spill over. “I know life hasn’t been easy on us. I know we have a long road ahead in the future, but I promise to love you for now and for always, David, in sickness and in health and for richer and for poorer and all of that other TV stuff.†David chuckled in response. His own tears shone in his eyes. “I love you,†Jason finished simply.
“I love you too,†David mouthed.
“David, go ahead,†the Justice prompted.
David cleared his throat. He gripped both Jason’s hands in his. “If you had of told me two years ago that I would be standing here today marrying my best friend, I would have laughed at you,†he started. His voice started off soft but got stronger as he spoke, “but here I am. I am marrying my best friend, my confidante and my soul mate. I love you, Jason Christopher McCarthy.†He paused to clear his throat again. “I am so grateful that I have you. Every day when I look at you I think it was some miracle, some gift of fate that brought us together. I have no idea what my life would be like without you, and I pray I will never have to find out.†David smiled broadly. “So I, David, promise to love you, Jason, in sickness and in health and for richer and for poorer and all of that other TV stuff.â€
Everyone in attendance laughed, as did Jason, which he was grateful for because otherwise he was on the edge of bursting into tears.
They took a moment to compose themselves. The Justice of the Peace remembered they were supposed to sign the wedding registry next otherwise he would have totally forgotten. The brief task of signing the certificate of marriage gave him the reprieve he needed until he realized that together their names were neatly typed and signed, officially marrying them in the eyes of the law.
They held hands as they went to stand back in front of their friends and family.
“Do you have the rings?â€
Kevin stepped forward with the rings on a pillow. David took them from him, patting his youngest child on his shoulder. He handed the slightly smaller ring to Jason to give to him.
“All right, David, repeat after me. With this ring, I, David Henri Richard, wed thee, Jason Christopher McCarthy,†she said.
David replied, “With this ring I, David Henri Richard, wed thee, Jason Christopher McCarthy.†David slipped the ring on to his finger.
“Jason, repeat after me. With this ring I, Jason Christopher McCarthy, wed thee, David Henri Richard.â€
“With this ring I, Jason Christopher McCarthy, wed thee, David Henri Richard,†Jason repeated. He tried to get the ring on. It got stuck on David’s knuckle before he gave it a small push and it slid into place.
David smiled shyly at him and Jason returned it. The justice beamed. “You may now seal this union with a kiss.â€
Jason leaned in. He licked his lips. Suddenly he felt nervous again. David pulled him in. He tilted his head up enough so that their hats wouldn’t bump. Jason lowered his lips to David’s. They kissed softly at first but neither pulled away.
They deepened the kiss for an instant before they broke apart. The room erupted in a loud cheer. “I now pronounce Constables Jason McCarthy and David Richard officially married.â€
It’s done it’s over! my first book signing was a rocking success (I’ve sold out of my books and have to order more!) and had an amazing time! I’m so excited! Here are two shots from the signing!!! I may have had a 10 foot sign!