Just The Facts...Ma'am

I came to realize when I started this journey as a writer that it comes with hard work. I actually don't mind the work. It's exciting and full of surprises. It is ever changing and I like that. I'm definitely not bored...:) But I am writing this post most because I am working on the edits to Book Two in the BANG Trilogy. I have to admit, this book is unique.

The Title: SMOKING GUN, drums up a lot in a person's mind. What could happen in this book? After all, a lot of people died in the first one. I am asked why I did that in my books--why kill off a large group of main characters.
The Answer: Because the story could not progress if certain characters remained alive. And when you think about it they were only supporting characters in the big picture.
SMOKING GUN is about perception. You had a perception of the first book, BANG, when it was released. You probably saw it as cut and dry. Sex and violence. Maybe senseless sex and violence. But the fact remains that there are still answers needed and yet a bigger story to be told.
When I sat down to write BANG, I could only think about what I was going to say. What did I want to tell? The story mattered and the plot was thick with twists and turns. I decided to narrow the story into a relationship--I know that sounds strange, but I wanted you to think that it was just your average f'ed up relationship...with f'ed up characters who are all out to get one another, when in reality that was only a small part of what was really going on.
SMOKING GUN, comes in with the reveal. The term Smoking Gun is basically telling you here is the truth. Here are the facts and you have to decide what is right and what is wrong, but hold on...I'm not going to make it too easy for you. There is still a lot happening in the story, because there is something looming around in the background and it's waiting to escape...
SMOKING GUN is a straight-up thriller. Still has f'ed up characters and even more f'ed up situations. I'm behind in my edits and I could kick myself for it. But I promise once it is released you will not be disappointed. Or you will and all I can say to that is that I tried. Which means I will still be writing the next book in the series and I will be talking about all three books.

By the way to all my readers thank you so much for your support. I know my books aren't for everyone, but that is why I write two types of books. One set of the hardboiled reader and the other for the softcore readers. I know it is strange to find a writer who writes from both sides of the brain, but I want to capture you all and share with you my talents.  

You can find my books on Amazon: Bang (Book 1)

Thank you

I wanted to send out a quick post to everyone who has checked out my work so far and I hope all of you liked what you have read.  I wanted you to know that this is only a taste of what is to come.  My writing schedule is quite full and I have huge surprises for you next year.  I will go down the line of a few events coming up and later some fun things that we can do with my debut novel BANG, coming out later this month.

You see that I am releasing a few short stories on smashwords.com.  (and if I have annoyed you with crazy repetitive posts about those shorts I apologize, what would help is if any of you would gladly repost them onto your facebooks or twitters that would be amazing, but of course that is up to you)
The logic behind the shorts are to get what I can do out there and they also make a fun read.  I planned on releasing 5 short stories on smashwords (like a music artist would do with singles from an album coming out).  3 of which are available now.  (The Visit, I'll Make You Remember Me, and The Get Back---all for $0.99).  I have two more I will release later on--one in January and the other later maybe march.
This is also a small advance promotion for a collection of short stories I want to release in the summer of 2011.
I have the cover design for the collection already created and prepared for release.  It will be available as an ebook and in paper back.  When it gets closer to the time I will release the cover art as well as the title for the collection.  Now I have to admit that "The Visit" will not be in the collection because it does not fit with the over all theme of the book.  It may appear in another collection later on.

****THE BIG NEWS****

 BANG 

It's coming!!!!!!!!! lol you just don't know...

BANG hits this month so you will need to go out and get a copy...it will be available on my website which I will post here and then a week after it goes live it will be available on amazon.com.  Then so on Barnes and Nobles, Boarders.com, etc.  

It will be available in paperback and as an ebook.

I'm so very excited about BANG coming out.  This book was described by a few who have sampled it as a porno book (lol which is funny to me because it isn't.  It just has a lot of sex in it, but believe me when I say this...BANG is more than sex, its mystery/thriller.)  I hope everyone loves it!! : ) if not that is fine, you may like my next one.  It is a strong book with crazy characters.  Something is always going on and the plot changes as you slowly discover who shot Tim Jones.  If you pick the character you think it is and follow the story you may discover the truth before it ends--who knows.  

I was thinking about some fun things to do with this book release, other than having a fabulous party to celebrate, and of course I will sign anyones book if you want me to. But those events will be posted here so be looking for them.

LASTLY

I wanted to say that I have also started on my second book, which has taken a back seat to BANG and my short story collection, but it is finally on its way into development.  

This novel will be entirely different from BANG.  Still a mystery, but oh so much more.  I see a possible release in the Fall of 2011.  

So as you see I am a busy bee working on sharing my joy to you.  I love to write and I want you to read my work so you can enjoy it too.  

Again Thank you so much.  I will be posting more later on as things progress.  I will give you updates on the last two shorts and also the collection.  I will also let you know about my second book, which you can follow my writing progress on that by following me on twitter, facebook and myspace.

And look for BANG out this month.  It will be available in paperback on my website first before amazon, so be looking here for updates!!

xoxo