I told Heidi I was glad she was posting on this subject, because my response would likely read more like ARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH.
NOW AVAILABLE!
Reality 301 with @heidicullinan
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Coming Soon to Charlie Harding Presents!
Happy to announce that I’ve just signed a contract with Wilde City Press for my scifi erotic menage short story “Fringes.” The story will appear as part of their Charlie Harding Presents line. Charlie is an adult film star (among other things) and a friend of mine who invited me to submit (heh). No release date yet, but it looks like late July or August.
This is story number 13 for me, and publisher number 5! Yes, I practice literary promiscuity. 😉
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Gaylaxicon/Outlantacon Schedule
If you’re coming into Atlanta for Gaylaxicon/Outlantacon weekend, here’s where you’re likely to find me. All times/locations/etc. subject to change. I’ll also be around the vendor room off and on in between panels. 🙂
Saturday, May 4
10:00 AM
From Hoe to Pro (Dunwoody Room II)
For the self-proclaimed writing whores that would like to go professional. With Eden Winters.
11:00 AM
Writers Workshop: Traditional vs Self Publishing (Clairemont Boardroom)
Here’s the inside scoop on how to do it. With Kiernan Kelly.
2:oo PM
Writers Workshop: World Building (Clairemont Boardroom)
The environment we live in engages all our senses, sets a mood, and changes the way we interact with others. Shouldn’t your written environment do the same? With Kayelle Allen.
3:00 PM
Writers Workshop: Marketing for Authors (Clairemont Boardroom)
Think all marketing is the same? Think again. These experts reveal tips and tricks that are specific to authors. With Kayelle Allen.
4:00 PM
Butt Pirates in Space—the Back Story (Dekalb Room)
Meet the authors of the new Butt Pirates in Space Anthology prior to joining them for their book signing party. With Kiernan Kelly, T.C. Blue, and Kage Alan.
7:00–9:00 PM
Butt Pirates in Space Book Release Party (Con Suite)
Check out this 2 hr space pirate themed party and get to know the authors of this hot publication. With Kiernan Kelly, T.C. Blue, and Kage Alan.
Sunday, May 5
1:00 PM
Audience Turn-Offs in Social Media (Dekalb Room)
There are just some things you should never do online… especially if you are trying to promote your work. With Kayelle Allen.
3:00 PM
Lusting After Joss Whedon (Dekalb Room)
Part genius, part madman, Joss Whedon has given us greats like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Serenity, Cabin in the Woods, and the upcoming Avengers 2. Join artists as the discuss why they just can’t get enough of him. With Lee Martindale and TC Blue.
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In Space, No One Can Hear You Cream
OMG, it’s out!!
Strap yourself in and strap something on as you’re transported across galaxies and lifetimes by Kiernan Kelly, Kage Alan, Angelia Sparrow, T.C. Blue and Shae Connor. Whether it’s an interspecies pregnancy between two hormonal males, a swashbuckling group of pirates, or free gifts that talk, you’ll soon learn why in space, no one can hear you cream. Open wide for BUTT PIRATES IN SPPAAACCCEEE!
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Butt Pirates are Coming Soon!
Yes, you’re reading that title right. Butt Pirates in Space (yes, you should read that as “IN SPAAAACE!”) is a new anthology coming later this week from MLR Press. It includes my short story “What to Expect When Your Boyfriend Is Expecting.” Yes, it’s MPREG… well, sort of.
The blurb:
A year after his arrival on the planet Lalande with a group of Earth scientists, Zeke’s had a lot of adjustment to do. He sure never expected to fall in love with a Lalandian, much less for Zeph to end up pregnant. And just about the time Zeke gets used to that idea, their unborn child draws the attention of more than just the scientific community. When kidnappers strike in the form of a band of privateers, Zeke has to put all his wits to work to outsmart them and reunite his family.
The anthology itself came out of a kind of crazy panel at Outlantacon last year, and we’ll be having a follow-up panel and release party at Outlantacon this year. Kage Alan is already insisting that, next year, we go for butt ninjas.
Those sneaky bastards.
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Projects and Planning
A few running updates from around these here parts…
I’m working on deadline to finish a short story for one publisher and a novella for another, due two weeks apart in May. Eep. I haven’t done much deadline (fiction) writing, so this is a new experience. So far, so good. *crosses fingers*
I’ll be in Chicago twice in six weeks, once for a publisher event and once for Memorial Day weekend (which is also the weekend of the International Mr. Leather event and the Grabbys). Looking forward to seeing all sorts of folks on both trips!
In between those two trips will be Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon, which is the first weekend in May. We’ll be debuting the Butt Pirates in Space anthology (MLR Press), which includes my short story “What to Expect When Your Boyfriend Is Expecting.” (Yes, I wrote MPREG. Sort of.) Other authors in the anthology are Kiernan Kelly, Kage Alan, T.C. Blue, and Angelia Sparrow. Links and other info coming soon…
Lots more stuff coming up, too, once all of that is off my plate! 🙂
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Friday Feedbag: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
I haven’t done one of these in a while (okay, I haven’t done much of ANYTHING here in a while, LOL), but a tweet asking for meal ideas and recipes inspired me. So, here’s how I make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
Boston butt or pork tenderloin
Dry rub
Water
Either type of roast works well; Boston butts are more fatty but usually turn out juicier. Since I’m usually cooking just for two, I buy whole pork tenderloins sale and cut them into sections of about 1.5 to 2 pounds to freeze separately.
For dry rub, I sometimes buy premixed (Paula Deen Butt Massage is great—no, really), or I throw something together from my spice cabinet: paprika, garlic, onion, pepper, a little salt. Right now, I have a mesquite-flavor dry spice mix, which makes a great base for dry rub. You’ll need about 2 to 3 tablespoons of dry rub for a 2-pound roast.
Rub the dry rub all over the roast. Place roast in the crock of the slow cooker, fat side up if there’s an outer layer of fat. Add about 1 cup of water to the bottom of the crock (do not pour over roast or you’ll wash off the dry rub). Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until meat is fork-tender. (You can start with a frozen roast; it’ll just take more like 8 instead of 6 hours.)
Remove roast from crock and place into a large pan with sides (a 13 by 9 baking pan works well). Shred (“pull”) meat using two forks. Serve as is, or add barbecue sauce of your preference. (I like sweeter sauce but usually serve it on the side.) Makes great sandwiches!
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Sandy Relief Donation
Remember back when I said I’d donate $1 for each fourth quarter sale from my backlist to Sandy relief? Well, we have a total!
I’m a little late due to reporting delays, but for the fourth quarter of 2012, my backlist sales totaled 200 copies. (Yes, it came out even. I’m surprised too!) That’s for nine titles from three publishers. So, minus the $50 I donated back when I started this whole crazy thing, that means I’ll be sending an additional $150 to Hurricane Sandy relief. Because I ended up making part of my initial donation to the Occupy Sandy relief group, I’m going to split this donation between the disaster relief funds for Feeding America and the Red Cross.
Thank you SO much to everyone who purchased a book last quarter, and anytime, for that matter. You rock!
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Twitter giveaway!
To celebrate reaching 1,000 followers on Twitter, I’m having a giveaway! Here’s how to win (in tweet form):
WIN an autographed paperback of my novel Sand & Water OR a $10 gift card to Rainbow eBooks, Amazon, Dunkin Donuts, or Starbucks. (1/4)
Just @ reply me and tell me which prize(s) you want. I’ll pick 1 winner randomly for the book & 2 winners for gift cards. (2/4)
Rules: 1. Must be following. 2. Must be 18+ years of age. 3. Must be in US/Canada for novel (sorry!). 4. No purchase necessary etc. (3/4)
Giveaway runs through 6 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow (January 27). Good luck, and thanks to all for following! 🙂 (4/4)
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2013 Appearances/Events
I have a tentative schedule for the events I’ll be attending during 2013. Always subject to change! 🙂
Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon
Guest, panelist, vendor
May 3–5, 2013, Atlanta, GA
Romance Writers of America
July 17–20, 2013, Atlanta, GA
Dragon*Con
Panelist, volunteer
August 30–September 2, 2013, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Pride
October 11–13, 2013, Atlanta, GA
GayRomLit
Participating author
October 16–20, 2013, Atlanta, GA
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