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Still Loving These Three
I just finished re-reading MORE to do a final proof of the trade paperback edition. It was quite a joy and a surprise to revisit those three men. There were little things that bugged me about the writing (I think that happens with a lot of writers when they go back through an old book), but mostly, I'm still really proud of that story and the characters I created, and even more than ever, I can't wait to share Richard's and Matthew's books. I'm looking forward to writing in first person again and getting into Richard's voice more than I did while outlining his story.
Mostly my writing is going really well, but if you've ever wondered what a bad writing day is like, a few weeks ago I shared a humorous look at How Not to Write.
Thanks for checking out my latest news.
-Sloan
E-book Giveaway
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Congratulations to the previous winner: Elaine who will be getting a free copy of my next e-book on release day. Congrats, Elaine!
MORE Paperback Edition Now Available, Sharing a Deleted Scene to Celebrate
Since the print rights for MORE have reverted back to me (and were never utilized by my publisher), I decided to self-publish it in trade paperback. So for the first time in print, MORE is available at Amazon, Amazon UK, and CreateSpace. It may take six weeks or more for it to show up in other stores.
Here's the new cover for the print edition:
Deleted Scene from MORE
To celebrate the release, I've added a deleted scene that never made it into the final manuscript to my website. This is an unedited scene so please excuse any typos or other issues I may have missed. This is the original scene for what happened when Luke came home early after meeting with his dad for the first time, then Richard arrived, having left his office early. Some of it may sound familiar as a few descriptions and Luke's internal realizations were eventually merged into the next scene or moved elsewhere. I think this part of the story turned out much better without this sex scene, but I was still sad to hit the delete key. I’m glad I can share it with everyone now. I hope you enjoy visiting with Luke, Matthew, and Richard.
Read the deleted scene here
Walter and Kevin's story: a title, a draft blurb, and an excerpt
It’s a tentative title, and I can’t guarantee it’ll stick once the manuscript reaches my publisher, but for now it’s definitely sticking with me. The tentative title is How to Save a Life.
Here’s a first-look at the working blurb and a short excerpt for HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
Reporter Kevin Price has a knack for tripping over his own feet. And everyone else’s. He’s in over his head undercover at the Haven, a swanky gay sex club. Five minutes inside and he can no longer deny the truth about his sexuality. Determined to find out why members of the club keep disappearing, he turns to the one man he can’t get out of his head, the sexy ex-cop helping with security. Too bad he doesn’t trust cops. Not since the only night he let himself be with another man.
Walter Simon doesn’t do the club scene anymore. Not since he found love and lost it. That doesn’t mean he won’t do whatever it takes to protect the Haven. He’s not about to let anyone hurt more innocent gay men. Even if that means going head-to-head with the klutzy, closeted, much-younger reporter. Kevin has information about the disappearances. Better to keep him close. And safe.
The two must work together to find out what’s going on before more men end up missing. Neither one is there to hook up or fall in love.
Or so they think.
Preview Excerpt from How to Save a Life
This is unedited so please forgive any typos or mistakes I may have missed
Chapter One
Stupid leather pants.
Kevin Price stood in the aisle of the crowded downtown bus and tried not to draw attention to himself.
Hard to do while flailing his body around, trying to get his right hand unstuck from the front pocket of the most ridiculous, tightest pants known to man.
Why the hell had he listened to Myles?
“It’s a sex club. You gotta look sexy.”
Asshole.
Jerk who’d offered to pick out his outfit for the night and ended up buying a pair of pants two sizes too small. On purpose. Kevin was sure of that.
He couldn’t walk into a swanky, underground sex club with one hand stuck inside his pants. He’d probably look like he was trying to grope himself as soon as he stepped inside. He might as well paint a sign on his forehead. Gay virgin here. First night in a gay bar.
Well, not his first, but pretty damn close.
The bus rounded the next corner, and the buildings went from the precise lines of concrete and glass to the graffiti-covered faded bricks and shattered windows of abandoned factories.
Almost there.
He’d been listening to the police scanner app on his phone for the past fifteen minutes. Not that he would’ve cancelled his plans that night if he’d heard anything interesting come across the scanner, but old habits and all that. Mostly, he’d been trying to get his mind off where he was headed. Then he’d gone to slip the phone and headphones into his pocket, and that’s when he’d found himself standing there with only one free arm, gyrating his hips, and mentally cursing out Myles.
He gave a tug, chaffing his wrist on the edge of the leather pocket.
Why would anyone wear pants like this?
To get laid.
If he could remember when he’d last had sex, he might’ve contemplated that longer.
He tugged again.
Nothing.
If this was a sign for how the rest of the night would go, he should pack it up and head home. Forget why he’d come.
Only, he couldn’t forget.
MORE THAN JUST A GOOD BOOK, Part 5 Now Available
Thank you to everyone who's been following along with Mark and Scott's story. I adore writing about these two men. I'd love to hear what you think of their story so far. Drop me a line here.
Read part 5 (on my website)
Read parts 1-5 (in one PDF)
Ask Sloan Day
I'm staring a new event this summer via my Yahoo Group. It's called “Ask Sloan Day.” It’ll take place the first of the month, every other month and will be an all day event to encourage members to post questions about my published books, works in progress, writing in general, the publishing world, or anything else you’d like to ask me about.
The first Ask Sloan Day will be held on August 1st. A reminder will be sent to the Yahoo group on that day with the details about how to post your questions in case you’re not familiar with posting to a Yahoo group.
To sign up for the group go to the Yahoo group page or you can also join without creating a Yahoo account by sending a blank email to SloanParkerDiscussions-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
I'll also be posting some questions I receive directly. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can send any questions to me at SloanParker.Author@gmail.com
Hope you can join me at one of the upcoming Ask Sloan Days.
What's caught my eye in the world of M/M Romance, LGBT news & more
That's all for this edition. I hope you enjoy Part 5 of More Than Just a Good Book. Drop me a line and let me know what you think of the story or any of my other works. I'd love to hear from you.
All the best,
Sloan
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