Polyamory Ain’t for Sissies! Desert Menage Trilogy Release

Shanyn Hosier has wrapped up her Desert Menage series, and while I’m sad to say good-bye to these great characters, I’m also excited to read the third book, Wholly Trinity, released today. She’s also releasing a digital-only “box set” of all three books from the trilogy (Nine Dates, Tri Me, and Wholly Trinity) titled “Desert Menage Trilogy”. Shanyn does an excellent job crafting a believable polyamorous relationship and characters. Shanyn guest posted a while back on MMF relationships which you can view by clicking here.

Blurb for Wholly Trinity

When John O’Brien met the love of his life, Paul Atwater, he knew they were meant to beWholly Trinity, Desert Menage, Shanyn Hosier together forever. Years later, when he met the girl of his dreams, Beth Mitchell, he was equally confident of their mutual destiny. Now that the three lovers have established a successful triadic relationship, what’s to stop them from making their happily ever after official?

Just about everything, as it turns out.

This isn’t the first time John’s had to drag Paul kicking and screaming into a deeper level of commitment. And while Paul can grudgingly admit the changes have consistently been improvements, it only makes him more certain their lucky streak is bound to run out that much sooner. Paul genuinely loves Beth, which has helped keep a damper on his jealousy so far. But she can give John the thing he now desperately wants—something impossible for Paul to compete with: a baby.

Is marriage and starting a family next in the cards for our intrepid threesome? Or will this new phase of their unconventional relationship prove to be the one that finally sends Paul packing? And when all of John’s careful plans prove inadequate in the face of tragedy, who will still be around to help pick up the pieces?

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Desert Ménage Trilogy box set back cover blurb:

When John O’Brien met the love of his life, Paul Atwater, he knew they were meant to be together forever. Years later, when he met the girl of his dreams, Beth Mitchell, he was equally confident of their mutual destiny. But the road to true love and happiness isn’t easy. And this isn’t the first time John’s had to drag Paul kicking and screaming into a deeper level of commitment.

In Desert Ménage, follow Beth, Paul, and John’s relationship from its comically tenuous beginning in Nine Dates, through its evolution into a strong and equitable triadic bond in Tri Me, culminating with them facing the unique and sometimes politically charged challenges in Wholly Trinity as they strive to live more openly.

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Front Yard: Everything is Awesome

front yardMore front yard high jinks by the chickens, yes, now the other chicken has decided to roam. I guess I need to take a new picture.

I’d like to take a moment to remember Harold Ramis. One of the Second City alums, he was involved in some of the greatest comedies ever, either as a writer, actor, or director: Stripes, Animal House, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, Meatballs. Your contributions are noted sir and you will be missed.

Speaking of funny movies, I highly recommend you see the Lego Movie. Very clever, really poignant final act, and cool animation.  And I love the theme song, Everything is Awesome, by Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo fame, sung by Tegan and Sarah. For a movie about a toy, it did a great job poking fun at itself while highlighting what kids like about Lego, the creativity. My favorite Lego character was Benny the retro space guy.

Turned in first round of revisions of Necromancer’s Betrayal, so now to finish Necromancer’s Redemption so I can start writing my second pirate book! The Tucson Book Festival is coming up March 14 and 15 and I’m super psyched for the event and to be attending with a great group of authors.

Stay tuned in March when I announce a fun contest my writer’s group Desert Muses is going to run. A knock off on March Madness, we call it March Man-ness!! We’ll run the contest via our Desert Muses blog.

On to the the random stuff. Been faithfully watching Black Sails. While I can appreciate the slow build up, establishing characters, I was still waiting for those grappling hooks to catch me or anything for that matter. I liked the New Providence scenes, how the port town might have looked, how the pirates lived while it was their haven, and the inner politics of pirate life, yet those moments seemed to drag a bit. Let’s get to the good stuff! Finally, finally, Episode V arrived and the lines caught and hooked me. The tactical sea battle between Flint and Bryson was great. Got to see some ship maneuvering and nautical talk, and left us on a harrowing cliff hanger. Some interesting movement on New Providence. I’m starting to dislike Eleanor. She seems very self righteous and willing to betray anyone even her closest and most trusted ally. And did not appreciate how she treated Vane. A few words on Vane. I didn’t think I’d like him because the real Vane was a pretty brutal pirate, but one of the last hold outs against the British. But I’m loving this Vane more and more. I’d like to see him up one on Eleanor oh and what did he sail off to do at the end!!! I’m also really liking Anne Bonny and Calico Jack. So glad to hear they’ve ordered a second season already because I’m in!

If you haven’t heard of the upcoming new tv show called Penny Dreadful, check this out!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFXHfEqMcis. It looks so cool. I like the dark, gothic feel of the Victorian monster mix. And Eva Green is perfect casting. It premieres in May and I can’t wait.

Instead of a song, I must end with another trailer, this time for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Looks like a fun ride. Do I dare say shaping up to be a mashup of Star Wars and Futurama??!! Marvel’s very own space heroes, the Guardians are a unique set of characters, one of my favorites being Rocket Raccoon, voiced by Bradley Cooper. And I really like the casting of Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord. He also voiced Emmett in the Lego Movie. Here’s a link to the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXAB9PQE1CU

Love Struck Valentine Day blog hop and giveaway!

Love Struck Valentine's Day, Mimi Sebatian, Necromancer's Seduction

I’m coming clean in admitting Valentine’s Day was never my favorite, but, now that I have a kid, I enjoy buying lots of chocolate :), and of course, writing romance. So in celebration of chocolate and romance, here’s the Love Struck Valentine Day blog hop.

Grand Prize is a Kindle Paperwhite loaded up with tons of books being provided by the authors listed below including my urban fantasy book The Necromancer’s Seduction.

But that’s not all. For stopping by my blog today and leaving a comment, I’ll offer one lucky winner a copy of my werewolf short story booklet The Werewolf’s Devotion and this  lovely zombie Valentines Day card. Winners will be announced on the 15th along with the grand prize winner!photo-4

Please visit J.A. Garland’s blog for pictures of the books being offered and to enter the giveaway and a list of participating authors!! J.A. Garland books.

Here are the list of books offered with the Grand Prize!

J.A. Garland Books: INSTINCT, Dysus Dreamer
Celia Breslin: Haven
Pippa Jay: Gethyon
Mimi Sebastian: The Necromancer’s Seduction
Cecilia Dominic: The Mountain’s Shadow
Jude Johnson: Save the Last Dance Trilogy
Isabella Norse: Assassin’s Heart
Dani Harper: First Bite, Storm Warrior
Rita Bay: The Aegis, Into the Lyons Den
Allison Knight: Lynbrook’s Lady, Betrayed Bride
Joyce Proell: A Deadly Truth
Holly Hunt: The Devil’s Wife, Scale & Feather
Ceci Giltenan: Highland Solution
Ute Carbone: To the Wind, Sweet Lenora
Cassiel Knight: Blood on the MoonKey of Solomon
Audra Middleton: Hitchhiker
Morgan Wyatt: Dangerous Curves, Escaping West 
Angela Kay Austin: Rumer
Liz Crowe: Floor Time, Sweat Equity, Closing Costs
January Bain: Forever Man, Forever Woman, Forever Clan
Susan Frances: The King Maker
Linda Rettstatt: In The Spirit, A Falling Star
Graeme Brown: Donating e-book only: The Pact
Dani Collins: The Healer

Christina Cole: Donating e-book only: Not the Marrying Kind
Kelly Martin: The Afterlife of Lizzie Monroe
Pauline Creeden: Sanctuary & First Impression

Release Day! Devil’s Island

What started on a whim, out of a love for the pirating age, has finally materialized in my first self publishing venture. I’m excited to debut Devil’s Island so am offering the ebook for $0.99 today only. Check it out here! Devil's Island, Mimi Sebastian, Sea R

The book is on tour with Tasty Book Tours and they’ve done a great job. I have a tour wide giveaway that includes a print copy, $10 Amazon card, and swag which includes an awesome coffee mug!! I can’t ever get these rafflecopter codes to work in my blog post, but here’s a link to the tasty site where you can enter: Rafflecopter on Tasy Tours.

One of the fun things about writing this book was working out the details of sailing, how boats moved with or against the wind, and the pirate speak, but also the characters. In introducing Captain Wilder’s African crew member, Salley, I used a tea drinking ceremony I learned and loved to participate in when I was in the Peace Corps in the Ivory Coast. Here’s a brief excerpt of that scene, which describes the how the tea is brewed and what it all means:

“Have you drunk our tea before?” Salley asked, his English spoken with a melodious lilt.

“No.”

“Ah, you are in for a treat.” He widened his smile, seeming genuinely pleased to share his tea ritual. “The English with their weak, sad tea cannot appreciate this—” he tapped the pot— “brewed from raw green leaves cultivated in the Eastern lands.”

She leaned over and inhaled the aroma wafting from the pot—a bitter but earthy scent, offset by a spicy-sweet aroma she couldn’t identify.

“You smell the mint?” he asked.

“Is that it? Yes, it smells very good.”

When the boiling tea burst forth from the lid, Salley repeated the pouring procedure until foam accumulated in the small glasses. He gave a satisfied click and filled each glass halfway, passing one to her. Unaccustomed to drinking tea in this manner, she watched as Salley sipped, making an exaggerated slurping sound. She followed his example, finding the small sips the best method of imbibing the bitter, hot tea.

“The first cup is bitter, but necessary, like family,” he said, adding water and sugar to the leaves in the pot to start another round. “We reuse the same leaves each time. The next cup, less bitter, more tasteful, a good friend.”

“You said the tea is composed of three cups.”

“Yes, the third cup is the sweetest, like a woman.” He laughed.

“Why do they call you ‘Salleyman’?”

“Because these scoundrels have not earned the right to speak my real name,” he said loudly, with an exaggerated rise in tone.

A few curses followed his loud statement.

“I don’t know why they picked ‘Salleyman,’ though. I’m not from North Africa or from Sale. They just can’t pronounce my real name.”

“And what’s that?”

He leaned forward. “Diakite Ibrahim,” he whispered.

She smiled. “I like that name.”

He bent closer. “Then you, my fiery goddess, may call me Ibrahim.”

The pot boiled over again and he began anew, pouring until he’d gathered sufficient foam in each cup. The second brew had mellowed the bitterness and she found herself enjoying the ritual immensely. He brewed the third round and shared stories and descriptions of his homeland.

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photo-4I learned how to make the tea, but haven’t brewed it in a while. It’s just not the same done over a gas flame. But I brought my small tea pot back with me pictured here with its lone, surviving glass.

I also have a picture on my Pinterest site, showing an Ivorian friend making the tea.

I hope you enjoy Devil’s Island as much as I enjoyed writing it. It’s the first book in a series. For more info, you can visit www.searoverspassion.com