Join me in welcoming Anne Barwell to my blog today with her newest novel, One Word, A Hidden Places Story, Book 3! She also gives us a terrific commentary! Don't forget to scroll down and enter the giveaway!
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Book 1: Cat's Quill
Book 2: Magic's Muse
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November 3 - Open Skye Book Reviews
November 6 - Book Reviews and More by Kathy
November 6 - Top to Bottom Reviews
November 6 - Two Men Are Better Than One
November 6 - Gay Book Promotions
November 7 - Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
November 8 - Happily Ever After Chapter
November 9 - Love Bytes Reviews
November 10 - Boy Meets Boy Reviews
November 10 - Nic Starr
November 13 - The Novel Approach Reviews
November 14 - Dreamspinner Press Blog
November 15 - Aisling Mancy
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Book 1: Cat's Quill
Book 2: Magic's Muse
Thanks
for hosting me today as part of my blog tour for One Word, the 3rd book in my Hidden Places series from Dreamspinner Press.
I
have a Rafflecopter running as part of the tour so be sure to enter.
As
this is the last stop on my blog tour for this book, where next? is a question
I figured was a good topic to finish with.
It’s also one that is two-fold, and I’ve invited some guests for the
second part of it.
Firstly,
what’s up next for me as a writer? Prelude to Love is releasing on 2nd
January from Dreamspinner Press as part of their Dreamspun Desire range. I’m
especially excited about this one, as it’s set in Wellington and one of the
guys is a music teacher.
Now
I’m almost done with months of rounds of edits and blogging with several new
releases in short succession, I’m looking forward to getting back to
writing. Lou Sylvre and I are co-writing
The Harp and the Sea which is an
historical with a touch of magic set in the 18th century on the Isle
of Skye. While Lou is writing Robbie’s
scenes, I’ll be working on A Sword to
Rule, which is the 2nd and final book of my Dragons of Astria series.
Secondly,
what’s next for the Hidden Places
series? To answer this one, I’m handing
over the rest of the post to my special guests, Tomas Kemp and Cathal Emerys,
while I go refill my tea.
Tomas
waits a few moments before turning to his husband. “Do you think she’s really
gone?”
Cathal
shakes his head. “Authors are never really gone,” he whispers. “They just
pretend they are, and then wait until you’re lulled into a false sense of
security before....” He shudders.
Tomas
puts one arm around him. “Hey, not all authors do that. I’m nice to my
characters.”
Cathal
rolls his eyes. “I’m reading your latest book as you write it, remember? And I
know what you have planned for those guys.”
“They
have to work for their happy ending! I thought you agreed with me on that.”
Tomas sounds indignant, but amused at the same time.
“Hey,
guys, we’re talking about my writing, not Tomas’s,” the author reminds them.
“Case,
and point,” Cathal says smugly. He settles back on the sofa and gazes out their
bedroom window for a moment. When he
speaks again, it’s softly, and his voice sounds strained. “Do you remember what
my sister said to you before she stopped time and sent us back to your world?”
Tomas
pulls Cathal closer. “I’ll never forget it. She told me that we were both bound
to your world, as were those of your blood, and said we would be called. I didn’t like the sound of it then, and I
still don’t.”
“Trouble
is coming to Naearu,” Cathal says. “They will need our help, and when they ask
we will go. There is a price to be paid
for everything, and I hope the one I pay will not to be too high.”
“We pay,” Tomas corrects him firmly.
“Whatever happens we’ll be facing it together.”
“And
you won’t be facing it alone,” the author adds. “There’s a reason why I told
Donovan and Ethan’s story before I write Dragon’s
Price, which is the final book in the series.”
“You
can take your time writing it too, and reconsider that title. I don’t like it.
Cat’s paid enough with everything he’s been through.” Tomas shivers. “Give that
vampire another story first. And I know those guys with the psi powers have
been waiting a while too.”
The
author raises an eyebrow. “What have you heard that I don’t know?” she asks.
“Give me a moment to refill my tea. We
need to have words....
About One Word, A Hidden Places Story
Ethan Leavitt arrives in the idyllic village of Oakwood
Donovan Campbell’s happy, sometimes flippant, exterior hides a past he’d rather forget. As he struggles with his memories and to hold on to the inn he owns with his best friend, the last thing Donovan needs is for some guy he’s only just met to start getting under his skin. When a bank robbery escalates into a dangerous situation, Donovan must embrace a part of himself he can no longer ignore in order to save a future that might never have the chance to exist.
Ethan learns that often the person you’re looking for is not the one you find. But have he and Donovan both realized that too late….
Excerpt:
“I’m so sorry, Jane,” Ethan said, “and I
apologize for my insensitivity earlier. It was completely out of line.”
She managed a shaky smile. “Thank you for being
understanding. Good afternoon, gentlemen. I guess it’s a good thing that I have
the day off, isn’t it?”
“I’m sorry for kicking you,” Donovan said after
she’d left.
“I can be an insensitive jerk at times. Lord
knows, I’ve been told that often enough.”
“Not always. You’ve got a kind side to you too.”
Ethan’s concern for Jane had been real enough,
as was his mortification that he’d been rude once he’d seen that she was upset.
“You say that like it’s a good thing.” Ethan
retrieved his napkin from the side of his plate and wiped his mouth. “Sometimes
it’s not, you know. People take advantage. Not that I’m saying she is, but….”
He sighed. “Just forget it, okay.”
“Okay.” Donovan wondered who had hurt Ethan and
recently. He’d seen enough to connect the dots. “Lots of assholes in this
world, unfortunately.”
“And some decent people too. Oakwood’s been good
for reminding me of that.”
“Are you sure you’re okay to come to London with
me tomorrow?” Donovan couldn’t help but think that something in their
conversation had triggered Ethan’s reaction. He’d said Mitchell and Vincent
were good friends. Perhaps it was this acquaintance he’d mentioned? The one who
had introduced him to them.
“I’m looking forward to it.” Ethan glanced at
Donovan’s empty plate. “Have you had enough lunch?”
“Yes, thanks. I was hungrier than I realized.”
Donovan finished the last of his beer.
“I went to see the owner of the Chronicle the other day, but he was too
busy to talk and suggested we meet briefly today instead. I’m hoping, as he’s
been working at the newspaper a while, he can tell me some old stories about
Oakwood that didn’t end up in print. You’re welcome to come if you’d like.”
“Thanks for the offer, but I need to do some
work at the inn this afternoon. We had to replace some weatherboards a few
months ago, and I need to get them painted before winter.” Donovan wished he
could have said yes, but Heidi was stressing about it. If he didn’t get onto it
soon, she’d be out there doing it herself, and she did enough already. Part of
their agreement in taking on the inn was that they split the workload between
them, and Donovan made sure he pulled his weight. “You’re okay to find your own
way back?”
“Yes, I’ll be fine. Thanks for asking.” Ethan
pushed back his chair and walked over to the counter to pay for their meal.
“I’ll see you later, at the inn.”
“Okay. Sounds good.” Donovan didn’t follow him
immediately but instead stayed at the table watching Ethan at the counter. His
hair curled up slightly at the back, his jacket falling to mid-ass, not quite
covering it. He had a very nice ass.
Bet he kisses
well too.
Oh fuck. Donovan closed his eyes for a moment.
Where the hell had that thought come from? He was falling for the guy, wasn’t
he—falling for a guy who wasn’t interested and would be walking out of his life
in a couple of days.
Donovan heard footsteps walking away. He opened
his eyes just in time to see Ethan disappear out the door. It was time to leave
and bury himself in the work he needed to get done. He stood and headed for the
door, giving Eoin and his friends a wave as he passed their table.
He hadn’t missed the money the three men had
given Craig or the grins they all wore.
Donovan groaned. Great, that was all he needed.
The pub door slammed as he stalked through it. Yep, they were running another
betting pool all right.
It wasn’t his fault they were wasting their
time. They’d find that out soon enough for themselves.
Book 2: Magic's Muse
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can find the list of sites taking part in the blog tour on Anne's Blog
(Or, if you prefer here’s a coded list of the sites):November 3 - Open Skye Book Reviews
November 6 - Book Reviews and More by Kathy
November 6 - Top to Bottom Reviews
November 6 - Two Men Are Better Than One
November 6 - Gay Book Promotions
November 7 - Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
November 8 - Happily Ever After Chapter
November 9 - Love Bytes Reviews
November 10 - Boy Meets Boy Reviews
November 10 - Nic Starr
November 13 - The Novel Approach Reviews
November 14 - Dreamspinner Press Blog
November 15 - Aisling Mancy
Anne Barwell lives in Wellington, New Zealand. She shares her home with two cats who are convinced that the house is run to suit them; this is an ongoing "discussion," and to date it appears as though the cats may be winning.
In 2008 she completed her conjoint BA in English Literature and Music/Bachelor of Teaching. She has worked as a music teacher, a primary school teacher, and now works in a library. She is a member of the Upper Hutt Science Fiction Club and plays violin for Hutt Valley Orchestra.
She is an avid reader across a wide range of genres and a watcher of far too many TV series and movies, although it can be argued that there is no such thing as "too many." These, of course, are best enjoyed with a decent cup of tea and further the continuing argument that the concept of "spare time" is really just a myth. She also hosts other authors, reviews for the GLBTQ Historical Site “Our Story” and Top2Bottom Reviews, and writes monthly blog posts for Authors Speak and Love Bytes.
Anne’s books have received honorable mentions four times and reached the finals three times in the Rainbow Awards. She has also been nominated twice in the Goodreads M/M Romance Reader’s Choice Awards—once for Best Fantasy and once for Best Historical.
Find Anne on her Website, Blog, Our Story, Facebook, Facebook - Sunset at Pencarrow,
Twitter @AnneBarwell, Goodreads, Instagram, Google+, Queer Romance Ink, New Zealand Rainbow Romance Writers, Dreamspinner Press Author Page,
and her DSP Publications Author Page!
