Fiction With Friction

Oh my, fanfic bunnies…

Ally Blue — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:43:34 +0000

That’s right. I’ve been pondering fanfic. Songfic, even.

Yikes.

See, I’ve had this kinda-sorta idea in my head for a while. A sooper-dooper angsty Harry/Draco fic (yeah, yeah, like that’s a big surprise to anyone, shut up; heh) based on the Patrick Wolf song “Penzance.” Listen to it, and you’ll see why I want to write a fanfic based on it *g*
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Shapeshifters

Jade Buchanan — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:28:28 +0000

I’ve been known to write about odd shapeshifters — frogs, ducks and tabby cats, anyone? — and I’d be the first one to acknowledge that. Hey, I even had a little tongue in cheek comment in Del Fantasma: Duck Fart when my human Keith thinks, “There were duck shapeshifters? What was next, a hedgehog?”

Part of the reason for my choice of shifters is my quirky sense of humor coming out. Someone once told me years ago that frogs weren’t sexy, so I decided to prove them wrong in the … [visit site to read more]

Excerpt: Forsake Not by Maura Anderson

Maura Anderson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:47:28 +0000

I’m currently working on a story called Forsake Not that will be a part of a MLR Press anthology based around Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The release date I’ve heard so far is Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2010). Our wonderful editor, Kris, is working on the perfect title as we speak and I’m writing away.

Forsake Not
(c) 2010 Maura Anderson

(unedited excerpt)

Leo watched the roiling grey clouds move overhead and clenched his hands on the steering wheel of … [visit site to read more]

Bromance or White Collar

Laura Baumbach — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:11:49 +0000

I don’t watch a lot of TV these days. I got out of the habit when I was working full-time evenings and nights in the ED. But I do admit to having been seduced to the dark screen (as opposed to the dark side which I already live in ) by some of the series on networks like TNT, AME and USA.

By far my favorite show has become WHITE COLLAR with Tim DeKay and Matt Bomer. It’s a con artist Neal Caffery (Bomer) serving out his jail time (with an ankle bracelet tracker on) as a confidential … [visit site to read more]

Shenandoah

Ally Blue — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:03:19 +0000

Book 2 of my Mother Earth series, Shenandoah, is now available from Samhain Publishing. Yay! I’m excited. This book was a tough one to write, but I have to say, I really love how it turned out. I love Bear and Dragon, I love this world, and I love this book. I hope everyone else will too :)

Read on for the blurb and a HOT excerpt!

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The weakness he fears could be his lover’s only hope.

(Mother Earth, book 2)

Bear has never regretted leaving his old life behind for his exotically beautiful lover, Dragon. Following his heart, though, has left them in need of a home. There’s only one place he can think of where they can be together and be happy. Shenandoah. A place of myth—until he encounters signs that it’s a real place that lies somewhere to the north.

Dragon doesn’t share his lover’s faith that it even exists, much less that it will live up to Bear’s high expectations. Yet they are Brothers now, bound by love and so much more. No hardship will keep Dragon from Bear’s side. Even if it means nothing but disappointment waits at the end of their journey.

Danger lurks in the wilderness, the ruined cities of the lost Old World, and especially within themselves. As Bear’s quest for a new home becomes a spirit journey of mystical power, Dragon doubts his own strength—an unbearable shame he tries to hide deep within. But when a chance encounter turns into a fight for survival, Bear’s life depends on Dragon’s ability to put his doubts aside…and dare to hope.

(Warning: This book contains knife fights, cannibals, mysterious ruins, and dirty sex between warrior men)

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© Copyright 2010 Ally Blue
Read chapter one on my website.
Buy the book here.
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Feeling Feminine

Jade Buchanan — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:34:50 +0000

I was out conducting an audit a few days ago and when I staggered home, mentally exhausted, I ran into a pair of dove grey high heels lying on my entry floor that I’d worn to a wedding last weekend.

Surprisingly, I realized that I actually felt just as feminine in the dusty, steel toed boots I was wearing at the moment. Exhibit A, for your consideration:

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Coming Really Soon – Indigo Knights 1: Squire

Jet Mykles — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:00:25 +0000

It’s almost here! Squire comes out beginning of September. And check out this awesome cover by PL Nunn!

This isn’t a long excerpt, just a quick look at when Rabin meets Izzy. And, yes, Brent would be Heaven Sent’s Brent Rose. Izzy’s Brent’s cousin.

Keep up to date with IK1: Squire here

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When Rabin finally found the gate with the number Brent had given him, he was fairly bouncing with excitement. This place was fucking unreal. He leaned out his window to press a button on a pad mounted in front of the gate.

“Hey, Rabin.” Brent’s voice was crystal clear.

“How’d you know it’s me?”

“Cameras everywhere.” Brent laughed as the gate in front of Rabin began to slide open. “Come on up. Front door’s open.” … [visit site to read more]

quick update

J.L. Langley — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:39:04 +0000

I’ve spent the past week trying to get back in a groove. I think I have it, finally. The kids went back to school and I’ve rewritten 2 chapters on a Jeigh Lynn book. I’ve given myself until November 1st to have the revision done. I’m hoping it doesn’t take that long though. I know I have edits coming from With Abandon though and I’ve given myself plenty of time. I’m really biting at the bit to get to the next Sci-Regency. I’m having Regelence withdrawals! Everyone cross your fingers for me … [visit site to read more]

Life, in a flash

Ally Blue — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:47:08 +0000

So I was listening to NPR last week on my way to work, as I tend to do. And I heard this way-cool story about what happens in that moment when your mind thinks your body’s in danger and time seems to slow to a crawl for a while. The story’s up on the NPR website. It’s an absolutely fascinating look at the nature of memory and perception, and how our brains work in a moment of crisis. The science geek in me … [visit site to read more]

Land of the Midnight Sun

Jade Buchanan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:22:50 +0000

I’m a little late posting this, as I went to a wedding, but I wanted to show you all a few pictures from my recent trip up to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories of Canada. I missed the 24 hours of daylight by about a month but the sun was still out pretty late. These were taken from my hotel window.

This first one is at 7:30 am:

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