Days Away From New Release

We're days away from the September 18th release of DIE BEFORE YOU WAKE, the fourth book in the Bartender Babe Chronicles.

You won't want to miss this new chapter in the Vicki Bohanan saga.  As a bonafide legal investigator now, Vicki's struggling with early mornings, co-workers questioning her mental mettle (and her ability to adhere to the dress code), and a forensic instructor who's hot on her tail.

This is Vicki, after all.

Things only get more interesting when her first case brings out the ghosts of her past - and the claws.

And I'm not talking her furry feline Slinky.

So dive in soon - and while you can get the ebook for $2.99.  October 1st, books two through four in the series will rise in price to $3.99 each.

Pick up DIE BEFORE YOU WAKE at Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Smashwords, or your online retailer of choice where ebooks are sold.

An Early Christmas Special

Sorry to have dropped off of the radar for the past month (or is it two?) but I've been trying to make some headway on the latest installment of the Deepest Darkness series.  Plus there haven't been any interesting blog tours to participate in of late - this girl can only stomach so much YA, paranormal, and romance.  Death and destruction are more my cup of hard-boiled joe!

So I've decided to somewhat participate in Na-No-Wri-Mo this month and really make some headway on Rising from the Darkness as much as humanly possible.  I say "somewhat" because for the life of me, I can't just vomit as many words as I can onto a page and hope something sticks.  The self-editor in me is nearly impossible to shut off, so when I get 1,000 words onto a page it is usually in near publishable shape - and sometimes it takes an entire day just to get that.

So in honor of my first foray (somewhat) into Na-No, and the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, I've decided to offer up a gift of sorts.  From now until the end of 2013, you can pick up as many free e-book copies of the first book of the Deepest Darkness series, Running into the Darkness, as tickles your fancy.  Gift copies to family and friends and it won't cost you a cent.

At the moment, the freebies are showing up only on Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/98766 but soon you should also find it on all other outlets such as Sony, Apple, and Barnes & Noble.  Amazon is a whole other realm, but let them know where you found it for free and maybe we'll succeed on getting Amazon to participate too.

To all of you writers out there, good luck with Na-No.  To all of you readers - an early Merry Christmas!

Sizzling Summer eBook Sale

Yo-yo-yo, check it out!

Yeah, sorry about that.  My son is a huge Robin Hood Men in Tights fan and has been on a movie kick between classes this summer.

Speaking of summer, I'd love for you to check out the eBook sale on my books today through Labor Day.  Yes, that's right!  Through Labor Day I'm offering a ninety-nine cent special on Running into the Darkness and Piercing the Darkness.  If you or someone you know are looking for something to read by the pool this summer, pick up a copy for your Kindle, Nook, I-Pad, or any eReader you utilize.  It's available right now on Smashwords and Amazon and should be updated within the next few days on Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Diesel, Apple, and Sony.

Take advantage of this hot deal while the summer is sizzling.  Happy reading!

Running into the Darkness
http://www.amazon.com/Running-Darkness-Deepest-Series-ebook/dp/B0063HIS26/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_2

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/98766

Piercing the Darkness
http://www.amazon.com/Piercing-Darkness-Deepest-Series-ebook/dp/B00AL6933I/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/263390

An Adult Christmas Tale

So here we are, arriving upon the heels of the Christmas season to marvel at the snowfall outside, the chill wind blowing said snow, stirring up a cup of hot cocoa and cozying up by the fire to read about a fart.

A fart you ask?  Yes, you read that right.  This winter evening (or morning, depending on your time zone) I bring to you a Christmas story to end all Christmas stories - The Fart That Saved Christmas.

Book Summary:

The behind the scenes story of what really happened "The Night Before Christmas."

It's Christmas Eve. The reindeer go on strike with a list of demands for Santa, the elves and Mrs. Claus. Santa gets "loaded" and threatens to cancel Christmas, fire the deer and divorce Mrs. Claus. But, just when all seems lost, Christmas is saved by a timely fart.

My Review:

Yep, the above pretty much sums it up.  This adult illustrated book is a whimsical take on The Night Before Christmas - and it is definitely for adults (and clearly marked as such).  Beware the language and "Playdeer" magazine!

The meter matches the rhythms of its namesake with a clever twist to the old familiar story.  The illustrations are beautifully done, however I have a confession to make.  I took a gamble by accepting this story to read and review, as it is obvious (as the title suggests) that this is geared more toward the bathroom humor crowd.

And I have sorely no experience or understanding of said humor.

So I requested and received permission to allow my twenty-year-old son (who grew up loving the old Captain Underpants series, much to my chagrin) to read and offer his input from a more "experienced" pallette.

He laughed several times throughout and thought it was a hoot - he gave it two thumbs up for both the storyline as well as the illustrations.  The idea of the reindeers going on strike, a cranky Mrs. Claus, and drunk Santa reminded him about some crazy song about Santa getting drunk, going bezerk and blowing up the North Pole then making reindeer sausage out of Rudolph.  Then he proceeded to sing what he remembered to me.

"Sigh" - Lord, I tried!

So if your penchant leans toward the adult, bathroom humor crowd then you will absolutely LOVE this unique take on The Night Before Christmas.  And if you have a loved one who appreciates said humor style, then you simply must gift a copy to them of The Fart That Saved Christmas.

They will probably thank you - maybe. :-)

A Merry Christmas to all and to all a good (and white) night!

Jacob Morningside's Bio:
Born into a body inhabited by multiple muse personalities, I create stories by stretching the "normal" beyond the boundaries of the absurd.  The result is a worm-hole ride to the Far Side.  I love a good story — so, I wrote one.  Enjoy it with my wishes for a happy holiday season.

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Price: $4.99
Format: Ebook
Pages: 40 illustrated
Publisher: Publish Green
Release: September 6, 2012

iBookstore buy link ($4.99):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-fart-that-saved-christmas/id560241061?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Sequel Announcement!

Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement to make tonight.

Piercing the Darkness is ready for publishing!

As you are aware, I've been going round and round concerning the cover art.  For weeks now the content has been formatted and ready to upload - it's been the pesky cover art that has given me too many sleepless nights.

Recently I was told the original cover was being scrapped and the process would start all over again due to the new cover artist being so new to the whole platform.  Things just weren't on track to match the appearance of the wonderful cover artist I'd retained last year. 

The scrapping of the cover art sent me into a panic, because that meant publishing would be severely delayed into 2013.  So in order to avoid any further delays, I requested and was granted a few minor changes to the original cover in order to get SOMETHING out to my patient readers before the end of the year.  We can always go back and modify the cover at a later date.

As of this evening, Piercing the Darkness is live and available for purchase on Smashwords at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/263390 .  Within the next few days, it will be live on Amazon Kindle and then Barnes and Noble, Apple, etc.  I'll be sure and update you as the other sites become available.

In the meantime, re-read Running into the Darkness or pick up your own copy while it is still available on sale for only ninety-nine cents.  Then you'll be set to go with the continuation of the Deepest Darkness series.