the more nervous I become. I am so excited I feel almost like a puppy that has gotten so excited it has piddled on the floor. (How funny is it that blogger's dictionary recognizes the word piddle?)
I created an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) sign up form (located in the tabs above this post) to help me keep track of who will be receiving a copy before publishing. I am so sidetracked with final edits that I am having a hard enough time keeping up with myself!
I will once again warn friends, family and those I haven't met yet that this book is not your normal romance. It is a paranormal romance and it is not intended for eyes younger than 18, or as it is now called New Adult.
It is not 50 Shades of Grey, but it does contain foul language, depravity, violence, and explicit sexual content. If you are not comfortable with this, I will understand. My only requirement to this is that you be kind if you must decline. I will not tolerate any bashing of my craft in mean and hateful ways.
If you do wish to participate without qualms, then I hope that you enjoy my story, because there will be more to come in the very near future!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
I knew it would happen but...
It is very hard on the heart when someone calls your genre of writing smut, evil, and not fit for reading. Other wording used were "trash - cheap garbage not intended for reading by anyone."
When you put your soul into the words and then offer it to the world to read, these are the last words anyone wants to see.
I know it will happen to me at some point too. I am not sure my skin is thick enough, but at least I have time to think up some witty comebacks (I hope).
I have never been a conformist. I never followed or led, but made my own path. I am proud of the accomplishments I have made. I became independent, became able to support myself, and I consider myself a good person. I wear my heart on my sleeve as my best friend is fond of telling me. I have done things that would put off most, but never anything that would endanger my well being.
I love Gaia and all her beings. The Mother and Father are my self-imposed guides. "If it harm none, do what you will" is my mantra. And yet there are those out there that live to put people down and try to make you feel less than you are. These are the things that I will never understand.
I just hope that when my book is released that people can be kind. One can hope, right?
When you put your soul into the words and then offer it to the world to read, these are the last words anyone wants to see.
I know it will happen to me at some point too. I am not sure my skin is thick enough, but at least I have time to think up some witty comebacks (I hope).
I have never been a conformist. I never followed or led, but made my own path. I am proud of the accomplishments I have made. I became independent, became able to support myself, and I consider myself a good person. I wear my heart on my sleeve as my best friend is fond of telling me. I have done things that would put off most, but never anything that would endanger my well being.
I love Gaia and all her beings. The Mother and Father are my self-imposed guides. "If it harm none, do what you will" is my mantra. And yet there are those out there that live to put people down and try to make you feel less than you are. These are the things that I will never understand.
I just hope that when my book is released that people can be kind. One can hope, right?
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
9/11 - 2001 and Today - Never Forget
On occasion I ride with the Patriot Guard Riders here in Georgia. Today, I wish I could be with them as 1,000,000 riders and bikers descend on our capital in Washington, D.C..
Most are war veterans who remember what it was like to come home to hatred in the Vietnam era. To be spit upon and be denied meals and lodging. To have rotten vegetables thrown at them. Those former veterans vowed it would never happen to another soldier who was called upon to fight for this country.
Today they ride in remembrance of what happened on this day in 2001. I think every American remembers where they were and what they were doing on that fateful Tuesday. Personally, I was home and I watched in horror as everyone else did near a television as the towers were hit and as they fell.
Some of the 1,000,000 bikers ride for another reason. It is in protest over another war that no one wants. I am behind them 100% on this as well. Let us never forget what happened to the twin towers and who was behind it. I cannot support an attack that would support these terrorists.
Let us never forget! Please support your veterans in any way you can. A little goes a long way for them and their families.
Most are war veterans who remember what it was like to come home to hatred in the Vietnam era. To be spit upon and be denied meals and lodging. To have rotten vegetables thrown at them. Those former veterans vowed it would never happen to another soldier who was called upon to fight for this country.
Today they ride in remembrance of what happened on this day in 2001. I think every American remembers where they were and what they were doing on that fateful Tuesday. Personally, I was home and I watched in horror as everyone else did near a television as the towers were hit and as they fell.
Some of the 1,000,000 bikers ride for another reason. It is in protest over another war that no one wants. I am behind them 100% on this as well. Let us never forget what happened to the twin towers and who was behind it. I cannot support an attack that would support these terrorists.
Let us never forget! Please support your veterans in any way you can. A little goes a long way for them and their families.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Introductions
So I need a proper post... and the best one I can think of doing is to introduce myself. My name is Jo LaRue and I am in the process of becoming an Indie writer. My first book is called Chance Lost. The idea for the book came to me in a dream and I ran with it.
I have friends who are avid book readers and I asked them what their biggest complaint was in paranormal romances. They all came back with a resounding "Weak female characters!" This was my thought as well, and the idea took stronger form in my head. I asked them if they would like to be my Dream Team on this idea. They all blessed me with their confirmations and here we are.
Chance Lost is not your normal romance and the main characters take a leap from the norm. Chance Cadens is a strong and fearless woman, but she also has demons from her past experiences.
Sylas Taiken is a man on a mission to keep balance between humans and shifters. He is very lonely and and has been waiting hundreds of years on his promised mate.
Sylas' best friend Jack is the rock that keeps them sane in their increasingly messed up world.
When Sylas and Chance meet, the sparks fly, but are they meant for each other?
Join the Dream Team and I as we dance through the world of first time publishing. Hopefully you will love these characters as much as we do!
As Jack would say "Hope to see ya on the flip side, Sylvester!"
I have friends who are avid book readers and I asked them what their biggest complaint was in paranormal romances. They all came back with a resounding "Weak female characters!" This was my thought as well, and the idea took stronger form in my head. I asked them if they would like to be my Dream Team on this idea. They all blessed me with their confirmations and here we are.
Chance Lost is not your normal romance and the main characters take a leap from the norm. Chance Cadens is a strong and fearless woman, but she also has demons from her past experiences.
Sylas Taiken is a man on a mission to keep balance between humans and shifters. He is very lonely and and has been waiting hundreds of years on his promised mate.
Sylas' best friend Jack is the rock that keeps them sane in their increasingly messed up world.
When Sylas and Chance meet, the sparks fly, but are they meant for each other?
Join the Dream Team and I as we dance through the world of first time publishing. Hopefully you will love these characters as much as we do!
As Jack would say "Hope to see ya on the flip side, Sylvester!"
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Welcome!
Been a blogger for a long time, but never for something like this. I would like to welcome you to my blog! I hope this will make some things a lot easier and hope I can link all this together without too much confusion. Blessed Be!
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