On Jan 9th, 2010 my debut novel, SUGAR will celebrate its 10th anniversary and in order to commemorate this milestone I am campaigning to sell 10,000 copies between now and that date.
“Bernice L. McFadden's first novel begins with the brief, poetic description of a crime so startling that the reader is helplessly drawn in, as if a bright red door stood ajar on a bleak and forbidding house. Pearl Taylor's daughter, Jude, has been found murdered and mutilated near a field at the edge of town. "The murder had white man written all over it," writes McFadden. "But no one would say it above a whisper. It was 1940. It was Bigelow, Arkansas. It was a black child. Need any more be said?" In the years that follow, Pearl catches sight of Jude in so many strangers that when Sugar Lacey comes to town and sets up her unwholesome "business" in the house next door, she doesn't know whether to believe what she sees in Sugar's face: a striking similarity to Jude, dead 15 years. In her sedate but supple prose--rising at times to a light, unforced lyricism in the description of landscape or character--the author perfectly renders the closed and protective society of a small Southern town, the superstitions, gossip, and prying.”
I’m asking that you purchase a copy of SUGAR for yourself, a friend or family member. And if you could help spread the word by blogging, twittering ad Face-booking my campaign, it would mean the world to me.
Thank you so much :) I appreciate you adding my link to your site, which by the way looks awesome...you have books on there I never heard so I look forward to reading some of the books you review! I also have added a link on my sidebar to your website...
Hi, I would love to be interviewed about my new paranormal series, The Wolf Maiden Chronicles. Book 1 in the series, Werewolf Sanctuary has just been released.
My name is Chris Tusa, and I'm a writer from New Orleans. I am writing because my debut novel, Dirty Little Angels, is now available, and I was hoping you might be willing to mention it on your blog (or review it). If you're interested, I'd be glad to send you an e-book version of the book. Just let me know. I've included a summary of the novel below:
Dirty Little Angels
Set in the slums of New Orleans, among clusters of crack houses and abandoned buildings, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a string of financial hardships and a miscarriage, Hailey finds herself looking to God to save her family. When her prayers go unanswered, Hailey puts her faith in Moses Watkins, a failed preacher and ex-con. Fascinated by Moses's lopsided view of religion, Hailey, and her brother Cyrus, begin spending time down at an abandoned bank that Moses plans to convert into a drive-through church. Gradually, though, Moses's twisted religious beliefs become increasingly more violent, and Hailey and Cyrus soon find themselves trapped in a world of danger and fear from which there may be no escape.
If you'd like to read the first chapter before you commit, feel free to visit my web site:
http://christophertusa.com/blog/?page_id=894
Thanks so much,
Chris
___________________________
Christopher Tusa
http://www.christophertusa.com
mail@christophertusa.com
I'm working on the Black Magic Woman now. It is a bit slow going as I am having to hurry up and read Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead (urban fantasy/paranormal romance) and The Queen's Bastard by C.E. Murphy (historical fiction fantasy) as they have to be returned in 11 days to the library. Argh! So far so good though.
I have no clue why amazon hates me. I think I got to post two reviews before it started. Amazon is trying to help, but to be ;honest, they are clueless as well at the moment.
At 11:51pm on September 27, 2008, Shartyrant said…
Ack...why the heck does amazon have it fixed you have to BUY a book before you can review? I prefer using other sources (that are cheaper) to get my books. No other online bookstore has this problem. Now I have to see if my husband remembers his password. You ever have this problem? Which store do you use the most?
At 11:11pm on September 27, 2008, Shartyrant said…
We both are LOTS better. Now I am just suffering from cabin fever as we have a severe gas shortage in my state due to some people's stupidity as well as hurricane Ike and Gustav. Very sad. I did get that Black Magic Woman book today in the mail! So that should help till I can get to the local libraries (which they closed for the week due to gas shortage )and bookstores. I uderstand why they did it and agree, but that book nut side of me is going crazy.
I am off to figure out how to sign in to my account on amazon. Seems there are some rabid anti-fans to the new Dune book out who refuse to let anyone put up fair reviews without verbally attacking. So of course I feel the need to share my opinion just because I am evil that way. >;)
Hope things are improving for you and NO more computer problems! Have a great night!
At 4:55pm on September 24, 2008, Miriam Parker said…
I don't generally handle romances, but my colleague Renee does, if you email me at miriam.parker@hbgusa.com with your address I will pass it along to her.
I could send you Jacqueline Carey's Imriel trilogy (KUSHIEL'S SCION, KUSHIEL'S JUSTICE and KUSHIEL'S MERCY) which I think you'll dig.
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Dear Book Lover:
On Jan 9th, 2010 my debut novel, SUGAR will celebrate its 10th anniversary and in order to commemorate this milestone I am campaigning to sell 10,000 copies between now and that date.
“Bernice L. McFadden's first novel begins with the brief, poetic description of a crime so startling that the reader is helplessly drawn in, as if a bright red door stood ajar on a bleak and forbidding house. Pearl Taylor's daughter, Jude, has been found murdered and mutilated near a field at the edge of town. "The murder had white man written all over it," writes McFadden. "But no one would say it above a whisper. It was 1940. It was Bigelow, Arkansas. It was a black child. Need any more be said?" In the years that follow, Pearl catches sight of Jude in so many strangers that when Sugar Lacey comes to town and sets up her unwholesome "business" in the house next door, she doesn't know whether to believe what she sees in Sugar's face: a striking similarity to Jude, dead 15 years. In her sedate but supple prose--rising at times to a light, unforced lyricism in the description of landscape or character--the author perfectly renders the closed and protective society of a small Southern town, the superstitions, gossip, and prying.”
I’m asking that you purchase a copy of SUGAR for yourself, a friend or family member. And if you could help spread the word by blogging, twittering ad Face-booking my campaign, it would mean the world to me.
Peace & Light,
Bernice L. McFadden
Thank you so much :) I appreciate you adding my link to your site, which by the way looks awesome...you have books on there I never heard so I look forward to reading some of the books you review! I also have added a link on my sidebar to your website...
Take Care,
Eleni
My name is Chris Tusa, and I'm a writer from New Orleans. I am writing because my debut novel, Dirty Little Angels, is now available, and I was hoping you might be willing to mention it on your blog (or review it). If you're interested, I'd be glad to send you an e-book version of the book. Just let me know. I've included a summary of the novel below:
Dirty Little Angels
Set in the slums of New Orleans, among clusters of crack houses and abandoned buildings, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a string of financial hardships and a miscarriage, Hailey finds herself looking to God to save her family. When her prayers go unanswered, Hailey puts her faith in Moses Watkins, a failed preacher and ex-con. Fascinated by Moses's lopsided view of religion, Hailey, and her brother Cyrus, begin spending time down at an abandoned bank that Moses plans to convert into a drive-through church. Gradually, though, Moses's twisted religious beliefs become increasingly more violent, and Hailey and Cyrus soon find themselves trapped in a world of danger and fear from which there may be no escape.
If you'd like to read the first chapter before you commit, feel free to visit my web site:
http://christophertusa.com/blog/?page_id=894
Thanks so much,
Chris
___________________________
Christopher Tusa
http://www.christophertusa.com
mail@christophertusa.com
I just wanted to stop by and say hello. If you get a free moment, stop by my page.
I liked your blog, and your doggie is cute too.
I keep hot, buttery-sweet cinnamon rolls on the cyber-table at all times—go ahead, grab two.
Have a great day and a successful year,
Lynda
I have no clue why amazon hates me. I think I got to post two reviews before it started. Amazon is trying to help, but to be ;honest, they are clueless as well at the moment.
I am off to figure out how to sign in to my account on amazon. Seems there are some rabid anti-fans to the new Dune book out who refuse to let anyone put up fair reviews without verbally attacking. So of course I feel the need to share my opinion just because I am evil that way. >;)
Hope things are improving for you and NO more computer problems! Have a great night!
I don't generally handle romances, but my colleague Renee does, if you email me at miriam.parker@hbgusa.com with your address I will pass it along to her.
I could send you Jacqueline Carey's Imriel trilogy (KUSHIEL'S SCION, KUSHIEL'S JUSTICE and KUSHIEL'S MERCY) which I think you'll dig.
Miriam
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