That's right, today is the day. All thirty-odd sips are out now at Torquere and at our sponsor, Rainbow Ebooks.
There's even a special bundle on the Torquere site of all the stories together, and you save %15 off the total cover price!
Remember, Torquere is going to match author donations 100%, and all author proceeds are being donated. The more stories we sell, the more money we can give to the It Gets Better Project.
Showing posts with label torquere charity blitz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label torquere charity blitz. Show all posts
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
My Boyfriend has a Scar by M. Raiya: A review by Missouri Dalton
My Boyfriend has a Scar by M. Raiya
Review by Missouri Dalton
Warning: Here lie minor spoilers...
M.Raiya’s My Boyfriend has a Scar is a quiet sort of story that starts out with a flash and bang as lightning cuts across the sky in a torrential storm. Kyle is driving home from work when he catches sight of a man lying under an overpass—and not at all looking well.
From there the story delves into Kyle’s past as the identity of this stranger is revealed as Gage, the boyfriend that left ten years ago. Kyle and Gage’s relationship ended painfully, and the reconciliation isn’t going to be any easier. Gage is badly scarred both physically and mentally, and it’s going to take every bit of Kyle’s talent with words to keep Gage off the edge. The story fit the anthology theme without a doubt. It was a wonderful look into a moment of pain transformed into an opportunity for change.
The writing was crisp and imaginative, the imagery bordering on poetic and a level of sensuality that was heated, while exceptionally tasteful. My Boyfriend has a Scar has a wide trail of hope laid straight through it, and it certainly left me feeling like I’d come in from the cold.
Author Bio:
M. Raiya was a Scottish warrior in a previous life, as well as being a sailor out of Nova Scotia in another one. Currently she lives in Vermont with her family and battles the sea and swords only in her writing.
Torquere Press Charity Blitz Official Promotional Thing
For 2011, Torquere's authors have chosen the theme "Getting Better" in honor of the It Gets Better project, which helps LGBT youth understand that life as an openly queer adult is not only possible, but happening for millions of people, worldwide. More than thirty authors have written short fiction pieces and have agreed to donate all proceeds of the sales of these stories to this year's charitable organization. Torquere Press Inc. will match the authors' donations completely.
This year, we're also pleased to announce that our distribution partner, Rainbow eBooks, has agreed to be the title sponsor of our Sip collection, and will be our sole distributor outside of the Torquere Books website. Please support our sponsor by visiting them at www.rainbowebooks.com
Torquere Press and our authors truly believe we can make a difference by donating to organizations that promote awareness and equality. If you'd like to help, please support the Charity Sip Blitz and enjoy some great romance today!
Available September 17, 2011 at www.torquerebooks.com and www.rainbowebooks.com
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Torquere Charity Blitz
September 17 is the magical day when the anthology is due out! I hope it sells amazingly well so the It Gets Better Project will get loads of money to continue its work.
See, I'm philanthropic.
It's a really great charity, supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual transgendered and other bulled teens. You can take the pledge on their website (it's relatively painless). The most important thing you can do is pay attention. Don't let bullying go on when you can do something about it. Don't just keep your mouth shut. We have to speak up if we want to help.
Bullying is something that goes on in schools everywhere, and these days it's even worse with social networking sites and "cyber" bullying. It doesn't matter where bullying takes place, it's still emotionally damaging to the person on the receiving end.
I went to school in the middle of nowhere, at a tiny little school where I literally knew everyone's name. I was poked fun at, but mostly, people left me alone because I had this way about me. For some reason or another, I scared people, so they left me alone. Other people were not so lucky. I wish I could say that I stood up to every bully I saw, but really, I only stood up to the ones that hurt my friends. High school felt like a war, and I wanted to make it out unscathed.
Bullying can come from anyone, be it a fellow student, parent, or even teachers. Teachers can be bullies, and I think a lot of parents ignore their kids when they say something about a teacher. We're supposed to respect teachers implicitly, they are in the right, the child is wrong.
I don't particularly know where that pattern of thinking started, but I'm determined that my potential children will never feel that way. Kids might be crazy until they turn twenty-three, but that doesn't mean they're wrong about that math teacher being out to get them.
In my case, it was a crazy art teacher.
When your family supports you, it makes it easier to face off against bullies. It makes it easier for you to believe, it really does, get better.
See, I'm philanthropic.
It's a really great charity, supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual transgendered and other bulled teens. You can take the pledge on their website (it's relatively painless). The most important thing you can do is pay attention. Don't let bullying go on when you can do something about it. Don't just keep your mouth shut. We have to speak up if we want to help.
Bullying is something that goes on in schools everywhere, and these days it's even worse with social networking sites and "cyber" bullying. It doesn't matter where bullying takes place, it's still emotionally damaging to the person on the receiving end.
I went to school in the middle of nowhere, at a tiny little school where I literally knew everyone's name. I was poked fun at, but mostly, people left me alone because I had this way about me. For some reason or another, I scared people, so they left me alone. Other people were not so lucky. I wish I could say that I stood up to every bully I saw, but really, I only stood up to the ones that hurt my friends. High school felt like a war, and I wanted to make it out unscathed.
Bullying can come from anyone, be it a fellow student, parent, or even teachers. Teachers can be bullies, and I think a lot of parents ignore their kids when they say something about a teacher. We're supposed to respect teachers implicitly, they are in the right, the child is wrong.
I don't particularly know where that pattern of thinking started, but I'm determined that my potential children will never feel that way. Kids might be crazy until they turn twenty-three, but that doesn't mean they're wrong about that math teacher being out to get them.
In my case, it was a crazy art teacher.
When your family supports you, it makes it easier to face off against bullies. It makes it easier for you to believe, it really does, get better.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Big News V 2.0!
Two of my short stories shall be published! Fiends in Low Places, which takes place within a world I've been working on for some time now, will be published as part of the Charity Sip Blitz Anthology, proceeds for which will benefit the It Get's Better Project. I'm super excited for the opportunity to help such a wonderful charity.
The second short, The King's Dog, will be released stand alone. Not sure on a date yet for that, but I am unabashedly excited to say the least.
And, of course, don't forget, The Grave Watchers was released little over a week ago! I'm putting together a book trailer to help with promotion, and my Alma Mater did a very nice little article on the release for the Alumni blog.
I'm still working on the sequel, hoping to finish it around the end of September.
Well, that's all for now.
Cheers!
The second short, The King's Dog, will be released stand alone. Not sure on a date yet for that, but I am unabashedly excited to say the least.
And, of course, don't forget, The Grave Watchers was released little over a week ago! I'm putting together a book trailer to help with promotion, and my Alma Mater did a very nice little article on the release for the Alumni blog.
I'm still working on the sequel, hoping to finish it around the end of September.
Well, that's all for now.
Cheers!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Anthology
I submitted my short for the Charity Sip Blitz, and am now working on a story for the Shifting Steam Anthology. Entries are due August 10th, and must be between 5-10K words. At the moment I'm shy of four thousand but the plot is outlined and I think I'll be just shy of ten thousand at the finish.
As you may have guessed, it's Shapeshifters and Steampunk. Yeah, two of my favorite things rolled up into one package! Being that I am working on a Steampunkish novel already, I decided to use the world as a setting for this short. It's a tad easier for me to write in a world where I've already established the rules of engagement.
I did have to come up with two brand new characters though, and I think they're both delightful. With any luck, they'll be delightful enough to get me into the anthology.
As you may have guessed, it's Shapeshifters and Steampunk. Yeah, two of my favorite things rolled up into one package! Being that I am working on a Steampunkish novel already, I decided to use the world as a setting for this short. It's a tad easier for me to write in a world where I've already established the rules of engagement.
I did have to come up with two brand new characters though, and I think they're both delightful. With any luck, they'll be delightful enough to get me into the anthology.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Torquere Charity Sips Blitz
Torquere is looking for short stories (sips) with the theme "Getting Better" to sell for charity. The charity in question is the It Gets Better Project (which I adore) and thus I am writing a short and submitting it in hopes of joining in the effort.
Stories should be about 4-5K and the official call/yahoo group can be found here. Full details are therein.
My short is in beta at the moment, but I'm hoping to have it submitted soon. Deadline is August 1st.
Stories should be about 4-5K and the official call/yahoo group can be found here. Full details are therein.
My short is in beta at the moment, but I'm hoping to have it submitted soon. Deadline is August 1st.
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