For the Love of: Appreciative Readers

Since the release of my first book, More, I’ve heard from many wonderful readers via email, Facebook, Twitter, various groups, blogs, and other sites. It’s amazing to me how many people take the time to let a writer know a little something about the experience of reading a book.

So today, I wanted to send out a message of thanks to everyone who takes the time to let authors know which books you’ve enjoyed and why. I can tell you, it means a lot to the writer. We spend so much time in our heads, in our writing caves, editing and polishing a story that means something special to us. For you to take a moment and offer a compliment or word of encouragement is pretty damn cool to me. Thank you, all!

Side note: I try to respond to all emails (except the obvious spam). If you send me something, and I don’t get back to you in a week or two, I probably didn’t get your message. Feel free to send again or use my contact form.

Have a great weekend!
Sloan

Quote I Love: Questions while you’re waiting

Happy hump day!!

“Love is the answer, but while you are waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions.”

– Woody Allen

I was always taught that questions are good.
Sloan

Video I Love: Very happy Gentoo penguin

One very happy and relieved penguin. Some neat shots of the orcas too.

Breathe Sneak Peek

I’ve been working on new outlines for a few weeks now, but today I was missing Lincoln and Jay from Breathe. Hopefully the book will be in edits before long, so I’ll get to visit them soon. Until then I thought I’d share a brief snippet.

Unedited snippet from Breathe:

Jay advanced. For the second time in his life, he didn’t give a shit what anyone else said about his choice in a lover. He seized Lincoln by the waist and crushed his mouth to the other man’s. Lincoln spread his lips and grabbed a hold of Jay. No hesitation. No delay. Everything faded but the strength of that kiss, the power, the depth, the drive of man against man.

No release date yet. I’ll post a full excerpt after it’s been through edits.
Sloan

Guest Blog: Stretching the Creative Muscles

I guest blogged at Loose Ends (the Loose Id author blog) today. I talked about creativity and where it comes from. Stop by and let me know where you think people get their creativity. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Stretching the Creative Muscles