Summer Alan
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Monday, October 29, 2007
You Don't Write for Your Mother-guest blogging
Guest blogging over at Keyboards On Fire today...all you writers searching for more readers, come check it out!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
New and Improved Blog!
New and improved blog today! Got the new book coming out in a month (BONE DEEP! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!) and thought the timing was right for some upgrades. Besides, I get bored easily, so I needed a change.
A couple of friends of mine just started a new blog, and they asked me to guest blog on it next week. That should be fun--although I've been told to "Keep it clean, dammit." They are a couple of spoilsports, frankly. We'll see what I can sneak into that blog... http://keyboardsonfire.blogspot.com/ is the site. Watch for me on Wednesday next week...Halloween!
Felt like writing a piece of flash fiction so started that today. Here's the beginning:
“Seaman First Class reporting for one wild night,” Ava said to her reflection in the Mustang’s rear-view mirror. “And dressed for the part.”
Thunder shook the car as rain poured down from the pitch-black sky and covered the surrounding countryside. She smiled and peered once more at the directions to the Halloween party Lisa had scrawled down for her on a yellow Post-it Note. If this costume didn’t turn a few heads at the party, she was going as Lady Godiva next year.
Now, where had she gotten off track on this illegible mess? Lisa was a terrific friend, but she had the handwriting of a serial killer and a broken compass for a brain.
The water sluicing beneath her tires as she drove along the long, deserted two-lane road caused the rear end of the car to hydroplane. She dropped the paper and gripped the steering wheel with both hands.
Righting the car, Ava took in a shaky breath. Damn, that was close. The last thing she needed was to have a wreck out here in the middle of nowhere.
As if in answer to that thought, a loud bang sounded behind her, and the rear end fishtailed again. Resisting the urge to stomp on the brake, Ava dropped her foot from the accelerator and clutched the steering wheel, working hard to keep the front tires on the pavement.
The car slowed and bumped along until it finally rolled to a stop. Ava took in a few more breaths to remind herself that yes, she was still in the land of the living. The headlights shone out a dozen yards into the torrential rain revealing what she’d feared.
Not a person within miles on this damn road.
Ava turned off the engine and sat for a moment listening to the sound of a thousand zombies beating their fists on her roof. Or at least that’s what it sounded like out here in the dark.
“I either get out in this downpour, try to change the tire and ruin my costume or…what?” She sighed. The “what” was not good. She had to change the tire or sit here all night, fogging up the windows and listening to the zombies. She turned around and looked through the rear window.
No other cars were going to show up, that was for sure.
A couple of friends of mine just started a new blog, and they asked me to guest blog on it next week. That should be fun--although I've been told to "Keep it clean, dammit." They are a couple of spoilsports, frankly. We'll see what I can sneak into that blog... http://keyboardsonfire.blogspot.com/ is the site. Watch for me on Wednesday next week...Halloween!
Felt like writing a piece of flash fiction so started that today. Here's the beginning:
“Seaman First Class reporting for one wild night,” Ava said to her reflection in the Mustang’s rear-view mirror. “And dressed for the part.”
Thunder shook the car as rain poured down from the pitch-black sky and covered the surrounding countryside. She smiled and peered once more at the directions to the Halloween party Lisa had scrawled down for her on a yellow Post-it Note. If this costume didn’t turn a few heads at the party, she was going as Lady Godiva next year.
Now, where had she gotten off track on this illegible mess? Lisa was a terrific friend, but she had the handwriting of a serial killer and a broken compass for a brain.
The water sluicing beneath her tires as she drove along the long, deserted two-lane road caused the rear end of the car to hydroplane. She dropped the paper and gripped the steering wheel with both hands.
Righting the car, Ava took in a shaky breath. Damn, that was close. The last thing she needed was to have a wreck out here in the middle of nowhere.
As if in answer to that thought, a loud bang sounded behind her, and the rear end fishtailed again. Resisting the urge to stomp on the brake, Ava dropped her foot from the accelerator and clutched the steering wheel, working hard to keep the front tires on the pavement.
The car slowed and bumped along until it finally rolled to a stop. Ava took in a few more breaths to remind herself that yes, she was still in the land of the living. The headlights shone out a dozen yards into the torrential rain revealing what she’d feared.
Not a person within miles on this damn road.
Ava turned off the engine and sat for a moment listening to the sound of a thousand zombies beating their fists on her roof. Or at least that’s what it sounded like out here in the dark.
“I either get out in this downpour, try to change the tire and ruin my costume or…what?” She sighed. The “what” was not good. She had to change the tire or sit here all night, fogging up the windows and listening to the zombies. She turned around and looked through the rear window.
No other cars were going to show up, that was for sure.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Cobblestone Release Schedule for November
11/2/2007
A Spirit United by L. Shannon
Incognito: Desiring Dixie by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton
11/9/2007
Familiar Strangers by Keziah Hill
Believe by jj Keller
11/16/2007
Meghan's Submission by Cassandra Moore
Sahara's Retaliation by Jade James
11/21/2007
Rules of Engagement by Loribelle Hunt
The Diamond Heartstone by Leila Brown
11/30/2007
The Black Orchid by Diana Bold
Bone Deep by Summer Alan
A Spirit United by L. Shannon
Incognito: Desiring Dixie by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton
11/9/2007
Familiar Strangers by Keziah Hill
Believe by jj Keller
11/16/2007
Meghan's Submission by Cassandra Moore
Sahara's Retaliation by Jade James
11/21/2007
Rules of Engagement by Loribelle Hunt
The Diamond Heartstone by Leila Brown
11/30/2007
The Black Orchid by Diana Bold
Bone Deep by Summer Alan
Labels: Bone Deep
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Cupid's Library Review
Summer Alan:
Isosceles Triangle
4-1/2 Cupids!
ISOSCELES TRIANGLE is a fabulous quick read. MS. ALAN captures the tunnel vision people get when going after something they want regardless of anything else. David is so consumed that he cannot or, rather I should say, does not want to see Chelsea's interest in him for years. I love how the spark that gave life to Adam, gave renewed life to Chelsea and ultimately enlightened David to what was around him and what was most important. MS. ALAN has a great writing style. It is quite engaging and throughout this read I was delighted by her humor and the various types of passions her characters displayed. This is a fast read which is very easy to finish in one sitting. I was sorry to get through it so fast since each character interested me and this story was so novel to me. The erotic scenes in this book are hot and unique especially the awesome scene at the end of the book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Labels: Isosceles Triangle, Reviews
Thursday, October 11, 2007
My Halloween Name is good!
Moira Reid sent me this link, and I cracked up. My Halloween Name is "Glitter Girl." Better than hers!! (Oh, and I know her sister--she definitely got better hair than Moira! LOL)
Find out yours: www.deadname.com
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Isosceles Review...Yolanda Sfetsos
"It's always super cool when machines make a human realize what's really important. That's one of the coolest factors in Sci-Fi. I really liked the characters, they felt so real. And your writing is very smooth and comfy. Your sex scenes... woah! My gosh, super kink going on here. Yikes! It was mega hot. Lol. The story was so cool." --Yolanda Sfetsos on Isosceles Triangle
Labels: Isosceles Triangle, Reviews
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Release Date for Bone Deep--GET A FREE BOOK!
My book, Bone Deep, will be released on Friday, November 30th!
CONTEST!
For one lucky winner, I will be giving away a FREE copy of Bone Deep as well as a flash story about Bonnie who just received a 12" black dildo for her birthday...when all she wanted was a new remote control.
How do you enter? Just send an email to me at summer_alan@msn.com and in the subject line put, "I'm BONE DEEP at Cobblestone!"
Remember the love that never was, but could have been? Hailey Rockwell is a flight attendant, recently told by her Pilot boyfriend that he needs "time" to consider the direction of their relationship. Vulnerable, soaking wet in a Seattle rainstorm and miserable, she finds herself in the arms of his best friend, Kevin, first for comfort, and then for something considerably more dangerous.
Labels: Bone Deep
