Promoting Redesigning Max

I love writing.  I can get lost for hours at a time in worlds that don't exist, listening to people who are figments of my imagination.  But sell what I write in the global marketplace?  Forget about it!

That's why I love Will Parkinson at Pride-Promotions.  He not only comes up with wonderfully eye-catching graphics to sell my books, but he also has come up with two outstanding taglines for the latest Foothills Pride story, Redesigning Max.

So I want to take this moment before Will's promotion rolls out into public view to thank him.  Jimmy and Guy from What's in a Name? thank you, and Fredi and Max from this newest book thank you too!

Are We There Yet? Almost!

 

I now have a publication date for Redesigning Max:

July 29

I was really excited when I got the news until I realized that I have so much to do before then.  Right now I'm in edits for Behr Facts, the third book in the Foothills Pride series. 

Then today I got the cover information form to fill out.  True, this doesn't mean the cover design for Behr Facts starts today or even tomorrow, but I've got to start thinking about how I want it to look.  The novella publishes in October.

When Adam Fell, the fourth in the Foothills series has been giving me fits lately.  I write one day and reread the next, usually deleting, deleting, deleting, and then start to write all over again.  I think I've deleted more on this book than I've written.  But today I had a breakthrough and now the writing is flowing more evenly and better.  Maybe I just need a solid deadline to hold over my head.

And last, but definitely NOT least, I've lined up the marvelous and charming Will Parkinson of Pride Promotions to do the PR for Redesigning Max.  Since I can't think of anything catchy to give away in connection with the release of the novella, I'll probably offer a couple of gift certificates to Starbucks.  If I can find one for a tea place, I might throw that in too.

All in all, it's been a day of excitement and hurry up to wait.  Fortunately, the excitement overrides the waiting.

More about a preorder date for Redesigning Max and a link when I find out about it.  Stay tuned.  We're almost there!

To read the first of the Foothills Pride series, What's in a Name?, go to one of these online booksellers:

Dreamspinner Press

Amazon USA
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble

Another Morning with Jimmy and Guy

Somewhere in Northern California:

I heard the shower go on and then nothing for a while.  Guy and I were visiting Crystal’s Many Reviewers and Rebecca Cohen Writes today to promote What’s in a Name? and didn’t have time to waste.

I opened the bathroom door and yelled at Guy, “What’s taking you so long?  What are you doing in there?”

“Waiting.”

“What?  We don’t have time to wait around,” I protested.  “What are you waiting for?”

“Santa Claus.”

As I thought about what he’d said, he added, “The Easter bunny.”  Another silence, then, "Land shark."

Oh, yeah.  Now I got it.  I shucked my clothes and opened the shower door.

“How about a barista instead?”

“Yeah, that’s what I was waiting for.”

 

Join Jimmy and Guy (after they get cleaned up and out of the shower) at Crystal’s Many Reviewers and Rebecca Cohen Writes today.  Also, remember to sign up to win a coffee card!

Thank you, Will Parkinson and Pride-Promotions, for making this Remember Me Tour, a trip to remember! 

 

I can't tell you how much I'm going to miss you between books.  Will will be doing his magic for Redesigning Max this summer when it releases from Dreamspinner Press.  Until then, buy and read all the books he promotes! 

Buy What’s in a Name? at the following places and wherever eBooks are sold:

Dreamspinner

Amazon
Amazon UK
Amazon Canada
Barnes and Noble

Behind the Scenes with Jimmy and Guy

Jimmy Patterson and Guy Stone of What's in a Name? are getting ready for two blog visits today.  Here's what's happening in their kitchen:

What’s that you got in your hand?” Jimmy asked.

Guy looked down, pecked a kiss on Jimmy’s brow, and answered, “Pop Tart.  Why?”

Jimmy frowned and plucked the Pop Tart from Guy’s fingers.  “That’s not a nutritious breakfast for a big guy like you.  We’ll be out visiting a couple of places today.  You’re stomach’s going to be making rude noises while we’re telling people about the book.”

Guy rubbed his midriff, and Jimmy got a lustful glint in his eyes.  Jimmy suddenly slapped Guy’s hand away.

“Nice try, but we’ve got to get serious here.  Or we’re going to be late.”  Jimmy turned and grabbed some cheese and eggs from the fridge.  “Here.  Grate some cheese.  I’m making you an omelet.  I also got some free-trade Nicaraguan dark that we’ll brew in the French press.”

As Guy sat down and started rubbing the gouda chunk against the grater, he asked, “Where we going today?”

“Well, first to Prism Book Alliance.  They’ve got some questions for Pat, so all we have to do is sit and look alert.  And not make any hunger noises.”

“Hey!  I didn’t say I wouldn’t eat a real breakfast,” Guy yelped.

“Then we’re going to Elisa’s blog.  You know, the one with her reviews andramblings.  Not really sure what’s happening.  We’ll see when we get there.”

When Guy was eating his omelet and toast, Jimmy zipped into the bathroom to get ready.  Then it was Guy’s turn.  By the time Guy got back, the kitchen was clean and Jimmy was munching on something.

“Whatcha got there?” Guy asked, pointing.

“Uh, Pop Tart,” Jimmy answered with a laugh.  “Let’s go!  We’re late.”

Buy your copy of What's in a Name? at:
Dreamspinner
Amazon
Amazon UK
Amazon Canada
Barnes and Noble

Grab a Drink and Sit Down to Visit

Jimmy and Guy, the main characters in What’s in a Name?, are out and about today, visiting old friends and saying hi.  Join them at these favorite stops:

• Dawn’s Reading Nook
• MM Good Book Reviews
• Velvet Panic
• Christy Loves 2 Read

After a full day of work, stop by Jimmy’s coffee shop or Guy’s bar, get yourself a drink and read about how they met and fell in love.  You can buy the book, What’s in a Name?, at

Amazon
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble
Dreamspinner Press

Jimmy and Guy Take off Again

Join Jimmy and Guy as they go on the road to visit three blogs and drink coffee with gay romance readers.  Here’s a behind the scenes look at the two protagonists from What’s in a Name? discussing their upcoming day:

Jimmy: Got a big day ahead of us.  We’ve got three places to visit today, so I’ve made an extra thermos of vanilla and chicory French roast to keep away the chill.

Guy: Yeah?  So where we heading?

Jimmy:  Well, first stop is with Love Bytes.

Guy: Oh, yeah, I remember them.  They made us Book of the Week a couple weeks back or so.

Jimmy: Actually, our fans made us BoW.  And we've got to thank them.  Plus we get to hang out with Dan again.

Guy:  Good!  He’s a real stand-up guy.  Gave our book a really great review.

Jimmy: Yup, he’s the one.  Can’t wait to reconnect with him.  Then we’re off to Bayou Book Junkie, which is why I added the chicory to the coffee.

Guy: Wonder if they know Pat’s related to a bunch of fun-ass Cajuns outside Opelousas?

Jimmy: Probably not.  But remind me to tell them.  Pat’s going to talk about the perfect book hero and being a reviewer there.

Guy: Be good to hang with Pat.  I’m not sure about the chicory, though.

Jimmy: You don’t have to drink a lot of it, big guy.  Our final stop of the day is at 3 Chicks After Dark.

Guy: Oh, yeah?  And what do three chicks do after dark?

Jimmy shrugs: We’ll visit and find out.