Author, A. J. Llewellyn

Aloha Gang, the amazing Scott Bury has a new book out on November 24 – available now for preorder on Amazon – but did I ask him some intelligent questions about it? Heck, no. I asked him Five Stupid Questions and he was silly enough, er, I mean, kind enough to answer them!

His new book, Echoes: A Hawaiian Storm Mystery,  is wonderful! It is FBI Special Agent Vanessa Storm’s last case and I am giving away a free copy to one lucky winner so please comment on this post to enter the draw for the giveaway.

Purchase Link: https://tinyurl.com/2nvutvew

In the meantime, ponder some of his thoughtful answers here!

1. Hi Scott! What’s your favourite cocktail? I’ll have the cabana boys whip one up for you while I ask you some stupid, I mean important questions. First of all, though, I’d like to ask how you are doing. As the guys whip up a drink for you could you please tell us what’s been going on?

Gin and tonic. Good gin. With ice. Stir it, shake it, I don’t care.

So, what’s going on? Well, I just had a hernia repair operation. It went well, but everything is still tender, so experimenting with any of the positions mentioned in your books is out for the time being.

What else? For the past year and a half, most of my writing time has been taken up with my podcast, Beyond Barbarossa—the first English-language podcast in the world that focuses on the Eastern Front of World War II.

However, I have just finished the fourth installment of my Hawaiian Storm mystery series. It’s now with the editor. Next, I’m doing a clean-up of my first novel, The Bones of the Earth, whose editor, it turns out, missed a lot. I’m also commissioning a new cover.

Whew. All that made me thirsty. Where’s that G&T?

2. Yum! Who do you know that is most likely to have been abducted by aliens?
I think my brother, Brent. He really has his own perspective, and isn’t hesitant to tell anyone about it.

3. If you could go back in time and be anybody in history, who would it be?
I don’t want to go too far back in history. Not before antibiotics, certainly. So I guess, Umberto Eco: respected author who lived in Italy and got to be a university professor in a field he invented. Italian food and wine every day!

4. Oooh, I loved his book The Name of the Rose. But I digress. You’re stuck on a deserted island after a three-hour tour which goes awry. Name six people alive or dead you’d enjoy being marooned with – and what would be your fantasy castaway meal?
Six people, living or dead: my wife, Roxanne; Gordon Lightfoot; Denis Diderot (the French compiler of the first encyclopedia); Sophia Loren; Boudicca; and Nelson Mandela.

The meal would have to be varied to accommodate this broad range. So I’d start with fresh fish roasted on an open fire on the beach, with local vegetables as sides. Also, pepper steak (love a pepper steak), roasted shrimp, wine, and for dessert, walnut torte (Roxanne makes an awesome walnut torte) and espresso.

5. I want to be marooned with you! Last question. If you were all stuck for some time, which of your guests would you all eat first?

Boudicca. She’d be the most dangerous.

Scott Bury: Everyone who knew me as a child has pointed out that I “always had my nose in a book.”

Writing style has always been important to my taste. I liked writers who could describe a setting, situation or emotion in visceral ways. Also, writers who had unique ideas.

I’ve also always been a writer, myself. My favourite class in grade and middle school was Composition, where I could write stories. My high school yearbook published three of my stories.

After university, I became an editor and journalist, a career I pursued for over 20 years. Being an editor of books and magazines taught me how to lay out these products, and also the value of spare and tight writing.

I always loved stories about dragons. My Father’s Dragon was one of the first books I remember reading, and I loved The Hobbit. When my sons were children, I wanted to get them some good dragon stories, but I was unhappy with most of such books on the shelves at the time. All the dragons were way to friendly, tame mounts for humans. I thought, no, dragons represent the deepest power of nature. They have no time, nor interest in giving humans rides. So I set out to write a dragon story that fit into that idea, which became The Bones of the Earth.

Since then, I’ve published another 15 titles in a broad range of genres, from fantasy to mystery and biography.

I live in Canada’s capital city, close to nature, with my wife of 41 years, two cats and the least obedient dog in history. My two mighty sons live nearby, thankfully. I have one grandson, who lives in the U.S. with his mother.

I still love to read, and creating stories is one of my favourite things to do. I actually love the process of writing. And once I’ve fully healed, I look forward to getting back to outdoor activity like cycling, skiing and canoeing.

Next book is one my wife really wants me to write, because she says I’m the leading authority: “How to Drive Your Spouse Crazy.” I’m deep into the research now, so I’d love to hear from any readers who have tips of their own on the topic.

Scott Bury’s links:

Echoes: A Hawaiian Storm Mystery Purchase Link: https://tinyurl.com/2nvutvew
Website: https://scottburyauthor.com
Email: contact@writtenword.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scott.Bury.Author

Twitter: @ScottTheWriter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottburyauthor/

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBQ4XRZ7?ref_=pe_3052080_397670860&fbclid=IwAR1Q2LqQKA91OqmStbpZJzcGhD-ZAXba55eAkvNm5-3tyHUCnd7xGEeJ0TA

It’s with bittersweet feelings that I want to let you know that Slow Dance: Orgasmic Texas Dawn, Book #3 is now available on Amazon. My late writing partner, Author DjManly and I loved writing these books and I wish she could be here to see them all being re-released. Book 4, Last Dance comes out in November. I will be re-releasing all 13 books in the series and all sales go to her husband and cat, who miss her terribly. I hope DJ is in a wonderful place where she can walk again and feels no pain. I miss her every day.

Hello, Amazon #1 Best Seller Orange Banner. Nice to see you! 

I am totally stoked to be involved in this charity anthology to raise money for my lovely friend, author Dani Gray. Uncontrolled Chaos is available for the month of August and then poof! It will be gone. You don’t want to miss some cracking good stories by these authors!

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Uncontrolled-Chaos-Dani-Gray-ebook/dp/B0CB4RBFCV/

Knock, knock…is anyone there? I’m here to tell you about this book! It’s a collection of MM short stories from some of your favorite authors. They’ve all gotten together and put them into this book of Uncontrolled Chaos, and now you get to enjoy it too!

But, the book will only be available for the month of August. Don’t wait to get your copy, because as soon as the month’s done, so will this book.

Enjoy the madness…because I know that the writers all had a great time putting these stories together.
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Finding Home by Dani Gray

After Trevor Morgan became paralyzed in an accident, a new physical therapist was hired to try to help him. Can Jayce Harley, a home and hearth Brownie, who travels around trying to help others with his powers, find his home with Trevor?
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Midnight at Paiko Lagoon by AJ Llewellyn

Jack Mooney accepts a plum job as a prosecuting attorney in Hawaii. He’s thrilled until he’s assigned his first case. A controversial oyako-shinju, a ritual Japanese mother-child murder suicide. Not only does the case have international scrutiny, but Jack has to fight the growing feelings he has for the mother’s hot shot criminal defense attorney, Benny Leonard.
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How Tan Acquired an Apprentice by AJ Sherwood

Tan adopts an apprentice. No, he does not consult his husband first, why do you ask?

Don’t worry Hans actually takes care of the kid, to bonk is not the question, it is the answer, Tan’s priority is cats, no one is surprised, revenge served hot, fireball kind of hot, anyone else scared Tan has acquired a minion?
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Demon-In-Law by Aja Foxx

As the personal bodyguard to the consort of Hades, god of the dead and king of the underworld, I very rarely got any time off. When Hades himself gives me the day off, I had some great ideas of how to spend my free time. Only, they didn’t go according to plan. Instead, I was summoned by a human wanting to make a deal for his soul. I had a better idea.
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Road to Hell by Arden Steele

Open a hospital for paranormals, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.

For Thade and Micah, there is nothing fun about converting a crumbling Scottish castle into a state-of-the-art medical center for the hexed and vexed. Especially when a certain grumpy dragon shifter becomes the first patient before they even open their doors.
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Epic by BL Jones

In a world without heroes, can a rogue band of queer ex-street kids save the day?
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Once Upon a Déjà Vu by Gabrielle Evans

They say all magic comes with a price, but what if one wish could change everything? What price would you be willing to pay to make all your dreams come true?

For Myles, it’s easy to risk everything when he has nothing to lose. Or so he thinks. It never occurred to him that he might be chasing the wrong dream. Now, he has twenty-four hours to make things right before he loses the only thing worth fighting for: Love.
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When Sparks Fly by Holly Oliver

Love and rebellion collide as a dragon’s fire meets a prince’s courage, shaping a kingdom’s destiny forever. Fate weaves an unexpected love story, as a dragon shifter and a prince fight against a tyrant king. A tale of fated mates and a kingdom’s redemption.
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Prometheus by Lily Lamb

Come and read the tale of Prometheus, his life and trials, and how he was freed from the chains of Zeus.
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Safe Shores by Morticia Knight

When a vicious gale storm threatens the life of Kirk’s son, the only man who can save him is the one he hopes to share a forever after with. Will Kirk lose everyone he holds dear?

It’s Tiki Time! Five Stupid Questions for author Dani Gray
Dani Gray is a super-talented author. She’s also the organizer and one of the
participants in the upcoming charity anthology Uncontrolled Chaos, available now on
preorder at Amazon and available only for the month of August. So, no dilly-dally!
Pick up your copy today!
Purchase Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4RBFCV?tag=namespacebran320-20&linkCode=o
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Dani’s story Finding Home looks so intriguing. Here is the synopsis:
After Trevor Morgan became paralyzed in an accident, a new physical therapist was
hired to try to help him. Can Jayce Harley, a home and hearth Brownie, who travels
around trying to help others with his powers, find his home with Trevor?
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Well, I could ask Dani about this story and all kinds of intelligent things, but I like
stupid. And I have an abundance of idiotic questions. So here goes!

1. Hi Dani! What’s your favorite cocktail? I’ll have the cabana boys whip one up for
you while I ask you some stupid, I mean important questions. First of all, though, I’d
like to ask how you are doing. You’ve had a death in the family, and you are dealing
with health issues, which is why we are all participating in the Uncontrolled Chaos
Anthology. As the guys whip up a drink for you could you please tell us what’s been
going on?
Not much. Lying around like the bed bug that I am. Trying to stay out of trouble, but
that damn idiot keeps coming back with friends and I get blamed for it! So, my fav
drink (when I’m not on meds) is a Long Island Iced Tea.

2. Yum! Who do you know that is most likely to have been abducted by aliens?
Oh, (waves hands in the air madly) pick me, pick me!! I wanna go play in space with
the aliens. Maybe if I can find my own medical pod, it could fix my spine! None of this
waiting for some damn human doctor.

3. If you could go back in time and be anybody in history, who would it be?
Do I only have to pick one??? Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Abraham Lincoln, so
many fascinating people in history.

4. You’re stuck on a deserted island after a three-hour tour which goes awry. Name six
people alive or dead you’d enjoy being marooned with – and what would be your
fantasy castaway meal?
Gotta have Steak & Lobster (no fish as I’m deathly allergic to it). With a really good
chocolate cake for desert, can never have too much chocolate!
Now, who to have with me…I’d love to have the folks I mentioned above: Alexander
the Great, Cleopatra, Abraham Lincoln, Freddy Mercury, JFK, and Aristotle. Could you
imagine the dinner conversation with them??

5. I want to be marooned with you! Last question. If you were all stuck for some time, which of your guests would you all eat first?
Probably Cleopatra, since (other than me) she’d probably have the most meat on her
bones…LOL!

Dani Gray: I’ve been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. I still remember one
of the first books I read, it was the Bobbsey Twins. As I got older, I moved into more the
interesting books, but some of the typo’s made me nuts! So, after contacting writers I
started a career of where I began content editing (I wouldn’t know good grammar if it
bit me in the glutes), beta reading and brainstorming. After being harassed for a couple
of years by some of the writers, I gave in and have now begun to write.
I live in central Canada with my hubby of over 30 years, 4 kids, and 6 grandkids. We
have a collection of pets, including our guard cat. I love nothing more than curling up
with a good book, or my laptop to work on the next thing that catches the muse, much
to the hubby’s frustration. I would love to hear from readers!

Dani Gray’s links:
Website: https://www.authordanigray.com
Email: authordanigray@gmail.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authordanigray
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.dani.gray

Post a comment for the chance to win a free ebook copy of Uncontrolled Chaos!

It’s Tiki Time! Five Stupid Questions for author A.J. Sherwood

A.J. Sherwood is a multi-talented author. She’s so prolific, she even has multiple pen names! She is also one of the participants in the upcoming charity anthology Uncontrolled Chaos, available now on preorder at Amazon and available only for the month of August. So, no dilly-dally! Pick up your copy today!

Purchase Link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4RBFCV?tag=namespacebran320-20&linkCode=ogi

A.J.’s story How Tan Acquired an Apprentice looks amazing!

Synopsis: Tan adopts an apprentice. No, he does not consult his husband first, why do you ask?

Don’t worry Hans actually takes care of the kid, to bonk is not the question, it is the answer, Tan’s priority is cats, no one is surprised, revenge served hot, fireball kind of hot, anyone else scared Tan has acquired a minion?

Well, I could ask A.J. about this story and all kinds of intelligent things, but I like stupid. And I have an abundance of idiotic questions. So here goes!

1. Hi A.J.! What’s your favorite cocktail? I’ll have the cabana boys whip one up for you while I ask you some stupid, I mean important questions.

So funny story, up until recently I’ve never been able to try alcohol. I’ve had health issues that prevented it. But! I’m now recovered enough that it doesn’t bother me. I tried a Jack Daniel’s Peach margarita the other day and that was tasty. So something fruity, please!

2. If you could have an accent in the world, which one would you choose?

Uhhh….like, any of them? I’m horrific with accents. XD

3. When you’re alone in your car, what do you think about?

Stories. My brain is not the type to shut up.

4. I see you have your own coloring book out. I need to know, as a kid, did you color inside the lines or were you a bit of a daredevil and did you color outside them?

I colored inside the lines. Then I decided there needed to be more background and added to it. So both?

5. You’re stuck on a deserted island after a three-hour tour which goes awry. Name six people alive or dead you’d enjoy being marooned with – and what would be your fantasy castaway meal?

Hmmm, I would think my brothers Chris and Jarrett, my best friends, Katie, Khanh and Jon. I’d take Max too just to keep the rest of us calm.

A.J. Sherwood believes in happily ever afters, magic, dragons, good men, and dark chocolate. She’s often dreams at night of delectable men doing sexy things with each other. In between writing multiple books (often at the same time) she pets her cats, plays with her dogs, and attempts insane things like aerial yoga.

She currently resides in Michigan with aforementioned cats and dogs.

A.J. Sherwood links:

Website: https://www.ajsherwood.com/

Email: Sherwoodwrites@gmail.com

Tiktok: @ajsherwood_author

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aj.sherwood.180

Amazon Purchase Link: https://tinyurl.com/mtx8ebm

Paden “Keneti” Campbell’s metamorphosis from a Scottish medical student in the Hawaiian Islands to an immortal, shapeshifting warrior husband of a Samoan Cannibal King has come with a heavy price. His path takes a twisted, unprecedented turn when he is granted his freedom thanks to his son Lopaka. Both Lopaka and his husband Kimo have rescued Paden, who is now in search of his own destiny and a kinder, gentler love than his violent, powerful husband.

Can he find redemption in love and can he forge a new relationship with Lopaka and his twin sister Maluhia whom he abandoned at birth. And can he find his way back to…Paden? This is book 14 of 16 in the best-selling Phantom Lover series.

Thrilled to announce My new book bundle Mingo McCloud Books 5-8 is out now and today, and the audio version recorded by John Solo is available too. I have free codes so hit me up!

Amazon Purchase Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc4krwp2

Audible: https://tinyurl.com/38s9dn82

iTunes:

For my Mingo McCloud readers, Libro (book) 7, Incaprettato is available on Amazon today! Book 8 is being translated now!
Link: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C2NSNSR6
Sinossi:
Le campane suonano a festa a Waikiki! Riusciranno finalmente Mingo e Francois a sposarsi senza intoppi?
Ovviamente… no! Mingo McCloud, il contabile forense più sexy di Honolulu – ok, ok, è l’unico contabile forense di Honolulu – attira i guai non appena si alza dal letto la mattina.
Nel giorno in cui progetta di fare di Francois un uomo onesto, tutto va storto. La testimone di Mingo, la sua migliore amica Leilani, scompare insieme al suo cane. Non solo: qualcuno ha mandato alla coppia felice un regalo non soltanto brutto, ma anche illegale, che potrebbe farli finire in gattabuia…
Ah, giusto: Benny Leonard vuole assumere Mingo per un nuovo, esplosivo caso di omicidio. Proprio oggi.
Come esperto di sicurezza, Francois è furioso all’idea che il suo compagno abbia accettato un’opera d’arte, la più brutta che si sia mai vista, al centro di un grosso scandalo internazionale. Chi è stato a inviarla? Chi è che vuole assolutamente vedere i due finire in una cella? Forse l’ex di Mingo, Kaolin Grace? Francois è deciso a svelare il mistero e a percorrere insieme a Mingo una navata disseminata di gardenie, a costo di doverlo legare.

OUT NOW ON AMAZON! Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C232GVNG

Twelve Thirty, one of my favorite books published at Amber Quill Press several years ago is now available again! Many thanks to the amazing Cate Ashwood Designs for the absolutely gorgeous cover!

Australian-born Montago Melon, “Tago” to all those who know him, has lived in a fantasy world since he was a kid. His heart is in Hollywood, and his family constantly accuse him of “California Dreamin’.” When his grandma dies and leaves him money, and his long-last aunt reaches out to him from California to offer him a job, he jumps at the chance of a new life, swimming pools, and movie stars. He soon learns, however, that some dreams come with a nasty aftertaste.

Byrne McCallum is California born and bred. Working for the dynamic Ondine Bartholomew in a hot new Hollywood set-salvaging company, he becomes immediately intrigued by Ondine’s latest employee, her naïve but super-smart nephew Tago.

Bad things happen to Tago the moment he lands at LAX, but Byrne plans to change the guy’s run of luck. He hasn’t felt this way about a man in a long time. Can they make a go of things? And better still, can they have a happy Hollywood ending?

Author’s Note: This previously published book has been updated, expanded and re-edited!