Writings from a crazed mind

Did anybody else recently get an email entitled, "A truckload of dead puppies"?

Many times I’ve read comments online about how some people refuse to read authors who have too many works coming out. They feel as if the more writing, the less likely the stories will be good.

I’m fairly sure this isn’t true. Some authors have a large number of stories on their HD before they are accepted by a publisher. Lord knows, my HD was already filled to bursting with works before The Power of Two was ever accepted by Phaze. Not to mention Blood Ties, Blood Magic and half of Blood Sins was already written at that point. Plus TPA 1 and 2, and part of 3.

This year Myc and I have quite a few works both solo and duet. 7 print books plus 15 ebooks, and that’s not counting Myc’s solo stuff. Those ebooks were on my HD for quite a while before acceptance.

I do tend to be a prolific writer and can output 90k in a month if the muse bites me badly enough. I don’t believe that makes the story any less well written or interesting than a book the author spends three years slaving to write.

At this point I have about 800,000 words in stories on my HD. None are accepted for publication as yet. It’ll be a while before I get them off my HD, and I’m still writing more everyday. Maybe it’s just me, but I wouldn’t automatically dismiss an author who has multiple works coming out.

Speaking of which, His Sire’s Heart is coming out earlier than I thought it would be. Myc kindly did the first edits on it for me while I was on vacation in Iowa. Thank you, beloved co-author. Sire’s is coming out Aug. 23 from Torquere. So for those who love the Regency and paranormal, you might be interested.

On the personal level, I greatly enjoyed my vacation. Attended the QuadCity Air Show. Awesome show with the Blue Angels. Also explored some of the Maquoketa Caves. Now that was great. No guided tours. Just crawling through water and mud, exploring caves. Flashlight necessary. At one point, my son’s flashlight start going dim, and I had images of being stuck in the cave with no light, trying to feel our way out. *L* It was fantastic.

Also saw Kung Fu Panda and Get Smart. Enjoyed both movies at the drive in, plus a beautifully dark sky littered with stars. It’s been a while since I’ve seen skies like that.

July is going to be a big month for me and Myc. The Duke's Husband and Magic and the Pagan will be in print. The Prince's Angel goes into print, plus the sequel, And the Two Shall Become One, is out in ebook and print. When I Dream of You comes out in ebook.

June 15/16 I'm heading off for vacation to Iowa then to Ohio. I should be back well before TPA2 promo time. I seriously need it, believe me. Both Myc and my muses are suffering something fierce.

I'm going to try to write some while I'm gone, but it's not a priority. The priority is peace and quiet. 7 is finally done, which is a minor miracle in and of itself. Sorry to say I really wilt under contracted work. *sighs* Myc thrives under it, I get sucked dry by it.

Plus it's hot here, and I need a nap. Really need a nap.

Two strangers on the intranetz are saying nasty things about each other.

I know, most of us will be unable to get over the shock.

This is a rather musing post, and more about the best way to react if a complete stranger on the internet calls you names.

After you recover from the overwhelming shock, you must hirez your intranetz lawyer before they do. Do not forget to threaten others with slander, it makes you look important. Then you may feel free to sling names as well.

Kindly remember that those of us watching are NOT amused by such names as bitch or cunt. Your audience requires you to be imaginative. Pox ridden vagina bag or Highway Hole at least show you possess something similar to imagination.

Remember nothing is sacred in the usage of flame wars. The more you spout, the more you score. Ignore all those folk who tell you you look like an idiot. They are just jealous of your keen wit. Really.

Why am I posting this? People really do need to know the proper technique of flaming. If you have an ounce of brains, you will not take the above advice. Instead you will just laugh your ass off. Which is all a complete stranger deserves. Stop and think about it.

Apparently, we can all say NICKOLAUS PACIONE on our LJ's now. Am I the only who knew we couldn't before?

Snagged from Smart Bitches cuz I couldn't resist. NWS and don't click if Disney characters in underwear would disturb you.
A New Look at Disney

Being in the wrong place at the wrong time gains Ace Cameron knowledge she should never have. Unfortunately the picture she took doesn't show a damn thing.

With a new mission in life, Ace sets out to prove vampires exist. When she drags her new assistant, Xavier, in with her, he finds himself busy trying to keep both of them alive.

Do vampires really exist? Ace is determined to get to the truth even if it kills her.

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Anne Cain did the cover art for Realms of Fantasy, our novel coming out from Samhain on April 1st. Holy cow, batman! I can't say enough good about Anne. She took my ideas and captured Lucifer and Michael perfectly.


Bigger image under cut.

Plus Torquere accepted Blood Ties and His Sire's Heart. Plussss, Phaze accepted Edge of Nothingness. Ties is coming out later this year and Edge will out in Dec. Heart mostly likely early 2009 along with The Band. It's a glorious day.

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The 7 video is done. I think this one is my favorite. All that nakeeey man flesh. *rowr*

Daughter's birthday party. Five preteen girls racing around the house like mad, high on cake, ice cream, cookies and candy. And there are 3 tents up in my living room. They are here all night. They won't leave until tomorrow.

A campy scifi comedy/romance from the minds of Black and Carmichael. Giant assassin vampire sheep, a secretive jungle lord, saving the universe, and screwing each other are all a part of the every day life of Chase Sykes and Duncan Sampson. Galatic Interferion's best men are at the forefront of all the action, living and lovin' large.

In the first episode of the series Chaotic Insecure threatens the stability of the known universe in his plot to steal Interferion seeding crystals. Can Chase and Duncan stop him? Can they resist the seductive appeal of both Interferion worst enemy and the Jungle King in the short red tunic? Will they make in home in time for dinner?

As the plot thickens, all is not right in Duncan and Chase's world. Bits and pieces of the puzzle fall into their laps, and they wonder if they're working for the right side. Between invisible, crazed throat-ripping squirrels and psychopathic cyborg sharks; not to mention the prisoner with aquamarine eyes that can freeze a man's soul or warm the hell out of it, and the demon with the piercing golden eyes and ruby red lips, who the hell can work? Duncan and Chase are more than willing to give it their best.

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A Note: This is a comedy/parody. Think: Flash Gordon meets Flesh Gordon. ;)

I'm going to be goofing around on LJ today. Just for the hell of it.

Made up two comics, and I'm working on Edge. Plus editing Snap Decision. Might post excerpts. I'm considering it.

Anyhoo...from the Silver Blaze half of my personality:


The Real Rainbow

http://pandagon.blogsome.com/2007/10/01/p6111/
http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/10/01/throwing-the-t-overboard-to-save-the-lgb/

I'm royally pissed. How could anyone suggest dropping the transgendered community like this? All in the community face the same problems, the same discrimination. Yet some do think it's okay to dump a segment as long as they get the rights they want.

I'm too fucking pissed at the moment. Between reading the religious right over on the Oprah board and this crap. I call bullshit. Complete and utter bullshit.

Tomorrow, I swear I will try to find stuff for everyone to laugh about, but right now, I'm in disbelief at these asswipes.

http://www.ghastlycomic.com/d/20030216.html
Everyone loves the YAOI. Well the girls do... and some guys... after twelve beers.

My eldest tipped me to this comic, and I’ve been reading over it. Found that one. I was laughing my ass off.


http://www.ghastlycomic.com/d/20040208.html
http://www.ghastlycomic.com/d/20040822.html
http://www.ghastlycomic.com/d/20050206.html OMG *falls over*
http://www.ghastlycomic.com/d/20050410.html
http://www.ghastlycomic.com/d/20051106.html

Okay, I’ll stop now…I think.

Ok, this got me laughing so I'm in a better mood.

Time for one of my "I’ve been surfing too much on the web and now hate the entire planet earth" rants. Yes, Myc hates these. *EG*

It has come to my attention that the misuse of the words free speech has seriously gotten out of hand. Oh yes, you are entitled to your own damn thoughts. This is true.

However free speech is NOT walking up to strangers on the street and verbally abusing them. Since when did free speech become a license for that? I see it rampant on the web, and apparently this mentality is leaking into real life. Thus making life even worse than it already is.

Free speech is indeed a good thing, until complete assholes use it as an excuse to say whatever they want, wherever they want. Please get it through your head. Yes, you have free speech, no free speech doesn't include accosting strangers on the street and yelling your opinions at them.

What one can get away with on the web, generally doesn't fly in real life.

You can keep your gays are going to hell theories, blacks are inferiors, jews run the world thoughts in your head. You can also get away with talking about it with your buddies, and probably at a protest as well. But you do not walk up to complete strangers on the street just for the hell of it and indulge in your thoughts. These peoples’ mamas definitely didn’t raise them right. Just because you can get away with it on the web, doesn’t mean you’ll get away with it in real life.

Oh, and for those think I‘m going to hell because of the way I live my life and my own beliefs:

#1. I already live in hell since I have to share space with you.

Or #2. If I have to share space in heaven with you, I’ll hang with Lucifer. He’s fucking hot!! K?

Take your choice.

It's out...yea, it's out!!!

Link to buy

Rating:Paranormal/Contemporary Romance M/M sexual scenes but also a romance.

Blurb


Jay Wharton and Devon Brooks meet and fall in love in merry ole England. Only everything isn't so merry. Jay is the Duke of Wharton, and his mother doesn't care for his relationship with Devon. The Duchess' schemes drive Devon from England back to the United States.


Unwilling to let Devon go, Jay follows him to the States and proposes to him. Devon agrees to marry him, and they are wed in a beautiful ceremony in Canada.



What should be the start of a new life together slowly begins to take on a nightmarish quality. Is the love they have for each other strong enough to withstand the trials?

Myc and I are plotting on the sequel. Those who read it will realize why there is definitely a sequel. It's already entitled The Duke's Curse.

Myc came up with a few new plot bunnies, but I said no more until we get more written on our new one. It has ghosts, Nazis, a spooky Welsh castle, treasure, and GAY ROMANCE.

Band is finally completely finished at 33K. Just waiting for a beta. And I have one last chapter to do on Edge. I should have that done by tomorrow. Edge will be at 40K.

That is all.

Thought this would amuse a few. Heh. Yes, it will probably offend some as well. I have my own faith, but I can see the truth in the message.

Though after I watched it and looked over a few more videos on youtube, I came across a fad that I somehow missed until now. The practice of saying no homo when someone does or says something that others may perceive to be gay.

Uh…if you are that insecure in your manhood that you have to say no homo because you’re afraid someone will think you’re gay because you wear a pink shirt, just STFU. Face it, the gay side isn’t going to want you either. Jeez.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAOkwjQdm6Q

I love you, Jerry Sanders. It took a lot of courage to stand up as you did. It brought tears to my eyes.

I've already written Mr. Sanders thanking him. I encourage everyone else to do so as well.

jerrysanders@sandiego.gov

I need someone with a sharp eye to detail to go over my work and Myc and my stuff. On the roster I have Dreams of Death, When I Dream of You, Guardian, and Through the Dark. All the works are in a publisher’s hands already. The first 3 are shorts of around 15k, Through is around 30K. I also have Blood Ties which is ready to go to a publisher. It’s 61K. There’s no monetary compensation, but you’ll have my undying gratitude and a copy of the finished project.