New Release Coming April 17th

Coming April 17th with a recipe by yours truly….

 

 

Through the ages food has been seen as a way to commune with others, bringing fellowship to the table while nourishing the body. Food is key in celebration and in honoring. It’s also beencommonly widespread everything from asparagus to honey to chocolate and oysters hold aphrodisiacal properties. But we at Rebel Ink Press believe not only is food nourishment for the body and fuel for romance, cooking is one of the sexiest and most nurturing things one can do for another.

It’s the way to the heart.

Rebel Ink Press presents The Way to the Heart, a collection of recipes from twenty-six Rebel writers, our charitable project for 2013. For every copy sold a charitable donation will be made to help nurture families and communities around the world through Heifer International.

Thank you for your purchase. By opening your heart, you’ll find the way to someone else’s.

A Day Late and a Dollar Short – a belated anniversary post

Hey everyone,
I’m sorry I didn’t post yesterday on the anniversary; I must have lost my head! But today’s post will still honor the one year anniversary of my first publication, A Single Man’s Valentine, which you can win by simply leaving a comment and your email address!

So this past year has been a blast with a release and a ton of writing going on. I’m working on two different full length novels at the moment. One is over 40 thousand words! O_O   The other isn’t quite as far along, less than 10 thousand, but it’s getting there.

The longer novel is m/m and about a guy that is raising his teenage sister on his own and going to college. In order for them to survive, he works six days a week as a high-end escort, catering to the wealthy men of his city. His first day of college, he meets a man that he’s instantly attracted to, but doesn’t think he has the time for with all of his responsibilities. That night, his client ends up being the guy from school. Can you imagine the drama that could cause?

As for the other novel, well, there’s not much to say at the moment without giving away everything I’ve written so far as it’s so short at the moment. All I can tell you right now is that it’s a romance (of course) with a little bit of supernatural twist, and it’s a m/f  pairing.

I still can’t believe it’s been a year since my first eBook was released. I also can’t believe how well it did, especially in the first quarter. I was just hoping to get one book sold, and lets just say, I did way better than one sale.
I can only hope that when I finally publish my first full-length that it’ll be as successful as my first short story has been.

Because this is an anniversary post, I guess I should tell you a little bit about the book this anniversary is honoring. It’s called, A Single Man’s Valentine and you can get it at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, All Romance Ebooks, and Bookstrand. (click on the links and it’ll take you right to the book)

 

 A Single Man’s Valentine Blurb:

Kris Goodwin wants to spend his first Valentine’s Day since his divorce alone in his apartment with a case of beer. But his best friend Jake has other ideas and shows up unannounced. Jake has brought supplies for what he calls the perfect single man’s Valentine’s Day; take-out, flowers, romantic comedies and a box of chocolates.

As the evening progresses, Jake admits the harmless crush he’s had on Kris isn’t quite as harmless as he’s made it out to be. He’s actually in love with Kris. Then Kris tells Jake the real reason behind his divorce.

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Thank you all for celebrating this wonderful occasion with me. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d ever be celebrating the release anniversary of something I had written. I can truly say that writing is a dream I had and now I am living it. I want to thank everyone that has made this possible for me, especially everyone at Rebel Ink Press. They have been so good to me over the past year and I can’t wait to have them take on my next project.

All the Love,
P.K.

It’s almost a year…

Hey everyone!

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, the holidays were crazy! But in just two short days it will be the ONE YEAR anniversary of my first ever eBook, A Single Man’s Valentine! I can’t believe a whole year has come and gone already. On Thursday, I’ll be having a little party, here, on my blog. I encourage you all to come along and enjoy as there may be a copy or two (or three) of A Single Man’s Valentine up for grabs! My post on Thursday will give you all the details about how to enter and how many actual .pdf copies I’ll be giving out.

I can’t wait to celebrate with you all! It’s been an amazing year and I’m excited to show you what’s coming up for the future.

 

All the Love,

P.K.

Summer Heat Flash Fiction Winner!

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments on my flash fiction piece. But now it’s time to pick a winner!

The lucky person who is going to receive my first novella A Single Man’s Valentine is…..

 

TRIX!

 

Congratulations! Look for an email from me shortly.

Once again, thank you all for your comments.

 

xo,
P.K.

Summer Heat Flash Fiction Bloghop!

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Rebel Ink Press Summer Heat Flash Fiction Hop! What the authors had to do was write 250 words exactly based off a picture prompt. Sounds easy, right? Not entirely. But it was a lot of fun to do! I’ll post the picture prompt and below it will be my little piece of fiction. Under that is the link to the other authors; just click on the picture and you’ll be whisked away. Also make sure to leave a comment as I will pick one random winner to receive my m/m novella, A Single Man’s Valentine. Ready? Set? Go!

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Jeremiah could hear the click-clack of heels walking behind him on the tile floor. He thought nothing of it as he rounded the corner and stopped to look at his watch. Out of nowhere strong hands pushed him into a nearby room and he heard the distinct click of a lock sliding into place. Jeremiah spun around to face his captor only to be surprised by what he saw. Standing before him dressed in a black mini dress and six inch, patent leather red stilettos was his boyfriend James. “James, what are you doing here?” he asked. Jeremiah was on a business trip and while he usually brought James along, this time James had said he couldn’t make it, which was why Jeremiah was so surprised to see him.

James smiled slyly and moved closer, wrapping his arms around his boyfriend who usually stood six inches taller but because of the stilettos James was wearing, was now eye level with James. “I missed you,” was all James said before molding his mouth to Jeremiah’s for a steamy kiss.

James licked his lips when he pulled away and grinned triumphantly at the clearly lustful gaze in his lover’s eyes. “I’ve missed you too,” Jeremiah finally replied, his voice an octave lower with lust. His hands moved over the curve of James’ ass and pulled James closer. “I think we should take this back to the hotel.”

“Mm, sounds good,” James replied but not before giving his lover one last sultry kiss.

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So what did you all think? I hope you enjoyed my little piece of flash fiction. And remember to check out the other authors by clicking on the picture below! Also remember to comment for a chance to win a free copy of my novella! Thanks for stopping by and have a great time reading the other amazing authors’ stories!

Come One! Come All!

Meet me here on July 12th, next Thursday, to read a hot little piece by me.

But make sure to hop around to all the other blogs!

There will be a ton of amazing writers

and I will be giving one lucky commenter a prize of my m/m novella,

A Single Man’s Valentine.

So make sure to stop on by and leave a comment!

Welcome Guest Author, Beth Carter!

Writing through Writer’s Block

There is something really sad when a story is half-way through and the motivation for the characters up and dries out. Questions like “how do I resolve this situation” or “where do I take them now” abound through the mind, adding to the frustration of writing. As a writer, I’ve had my fair share of writer’s block, and I’ve discovered for myself that it’s best to let the story go. I save it, store it, and sometimes I go back and revisit in case something jumps into my mind.

I’ve only had one book I had to work off deadline, and that was A Silver Lining, a Battle of the Sexes story published through Loose Id. I turned in my story synopsis and outline to my editor in July and I had to have it finished by November. Whenever I got stuck on something I would move away from the section I was trying to write and move on to another part. Since I didn’t have the option to sit back and wait for motivation, I found this method worked best for me. By having something to look forward to and connect with, I was able to manipulate my characters into getting to point B a lot faster.

Some stories are easier to write than others. Such is the case for my first M/M romance-You Can Run. It was written in my mind when I moved from Baton Rouge, LA to Los Angeles, and when I sat down to my computer I wrote it in two weeks! Through my entire journey across Interstate 40, I saw Big Rig trucks traveling up and down the road. At night I would see them lined up in a row, bunked down for the driver to rest at truck stops. I started imagining one of my heroes, Kyle, a young kid with a secret who needed to get out of town. I pictured how the driver of a truck, Del, would react to having such a guest. I must have taken a thousand pictures of trucks and the countryside to use for this story!

As I said before, there are some stories that a writer must let go of. For me, it usually stems from the characters completely taking over and leading me away from the vision I had of the story. When that happens I have to rethink the entire plot and sometimes this is just not that easy. There are key scenes I want to have happen, but they wouldn’t make a lick of sense with how the twists are taking me.

Other times I let go of a story because a new idea has come to me and I feel too excited by it to let it rest. This is perhaps the worst scenario, because I’ve already given life to the characters I’ve created and I end up shelving them. It’s like putting a pet outside in the rain.

And sometimes I put a story on hold simply because I have to break for editing. Usually there is a deadline for edits turnaround, so sometimes the writing muse has to be silenced. But writer’s block?…nah. Too many voices wanting their story to be told.

 

**I would love to give away a PDF version of You Can Run to one person! Just leave a comment and a random winner will be picked tomorrow…so make sure to leave a way to contact you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Beth D. Carter

www.bethdcarter.com

http://bethdcarter.blogspot.com/

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Beth’s Bio:

I am a full time writer and stay at home mom which means I watch a lot of Pixar films. Over and over and over again. I hate washing dishes but I love cooking. I hate washing clothes but I love wearing them. I try to write characters who aren’t cookie cutters, ones who are full of angst but where love redeems them. I push myself to write complicated situations that I have no idea how to resolve, forcing me to think outside the box. Music inspires me as do the boats and arguing seals in the marina where I live. I hate people who don’t pick up their dog’s crap in public places and I really hate people who are rude and condescending. I especially hate discrimination in all and every form. The perfect birthday presents are gift certificates to bookstores. And I love to hear from readers. I’m really easy to find on Facebook or Twitter.

Men of May Giveaway Winner!

Hey everyone!

Thanks so much for reading and all the awesome comments! As promised, today is the day that I pick a winner for the Men of May Bloghop Giveaway. The prize? My first m/m novella, A Single Man’s Valentine. And the lucky winner is…

 

LISA! CONGRATULATIONS!

 

She commented on May 5th and will soon be the proud new owner of my eBook. Look for an email from me shortly.

Thanks again for reading and commenting. It really brightened my weekend

 

Until next time…

xo,
P.K.

Last Day for Men of May!

So today is the last day for the Men of May Bloghop and also your last chance to enter for a chance to win my m/m novella, A Single Man’s Valentine. All you have to do is comment on this post or the previous one and tomorrow I will pick one random winner. Also don’t forget to click the link below to hop around to some of the other blogs participating in the hop.

So what—or rather who—shall we talk about today?

I’d like to tell you about a very special man in my life. He’s my mother’s best friend from high school. He’s funny and kind and always there when we need him. He’s a great guy that everyone likes. Once you meet him, you can’t help liking him. He’s a constant presence in a world that can be chaotic and at times unstable. He’s fun to be around and is awesome at grilling. He can put a smile on my face no matter what mood I’m in. His daughters are lucky to have him for a dad.

Even though this post is short and sweet, it’s all truth. The only problem with Mike, is that there are only so many ways you can say someone is a great person that you’re honored to have as a friend. I may not tell him enough, but he’s the best guy I know and I love him very much.

 

xo,
P.K.

 

Click the pic to see a list of participating blogs!

Also, remember to leave a comment to be entered into the random drawing for a copy of my m/m novella, A Single Man’s Valentine, which is my first publication.

Men of May Blog Hop!

Seems I’ve been away for a while. But I’m back for the Men of May Blog Hop!

This blog hop is all about the men in our lives; whether they be men in our personal lives, famous men we adore, the characters in our books, etc. So who am I choosing to write about? To be honest, this was a hard choice for me as there aren’t a lot of men in my life. I was raised around mostly women but have had a few nice father figures in my life. I’m also very much single at the moment. So who should I write about?

To tell you the truth, as I’m sitting here writing this, I’m still not entirely sure.

But maybe the best man for me to write about is my newest character in my newest work-in-progress. His name is Taylor Compton; strong, dark and handsome, but entirely soft and cuddly. He sings like a bird, his range exquisite, glory notes and all; he’ll give you chills. He was in one of those reality show singing competitions and made some amazing friends; his best friend being Temperance Stuart.

Taylor is a man that can’t stand to see his friends—who always manage to become family—hurt in any way, shape or form. So when Temperance comes back for the tour and has changed so drastically from a traumatizing experience, there’s nothing he wants more than to help her get back to who she used to be. He hates seeing her terrified of the world when she used to be bubbly and out-going, always smiling and having a good time.

Taylor is the kind of man I think most straight women—and gay men—would love to have as their very own. I know I would. He’s warm, smart, funny, playful… he’s the best of everything. But when you take a closer look, he’s got insecurities just like everyone else. He hates his freckles, thinks his stomach could be flatter and even hates being six-foot-four at times. Although he has these insecurities, for the most part he loves the person he is and he wants everyone to feel the same about themselves. He’s kind-hearted and fiercely protective of those he cares about. Don’t you wish you could have him too?

Temperance, his best friend, is the one girl that can turn his world upside down. He loves her, wants her, believes she is his soul mate. But like I said, his feelings for her have turned his world on it’s head and he can’t tell up from down most of the time and it doesn’t bother him in the least. He wants what I suspect most people want – love, a family, someone to come home to after a long hard day at work. He wants someone to share his life with and have that life and that love be successful.

All in all, Taylor is all kinds of shades of light and dark, love and hate. Maybe he’s bit too perfect for reality. But he’s a perfect fit for the hero of my story. I hope you all have a man in your life that you can call your hero whether he’s a lover, friend, brother, father or even a stranger off the street that comes to your rescue.

Now, this wouldn’t be a proper bloghop without a giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment and one random winner will be selected to receive my first published m/m short story, A Single Man’s Valentine. So comment away! Also, go check out the other authors’ posts for the bloghop at the link below.

xo,
P.K.

Men of May Bloghop List…

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