Prism Book Alliance - Review, Interview, & Giveaway!

A Place to Call Their Own was featured on the Prism Book Alliance web site over the weekend.

Read the Four Star Review here:

http://www.prismbookalliance.com/?p=5427

Read my author interview here:

http://www.prismbookalliance.com/2014/02/interview-with-l-dean-pace-frech-author-of-a-place-to-call-their-own/

Comment to win on either post to be entered to win either gift certificates or a $25 donation to the Eric Arvin medical expenses fund.

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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?

My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Barnes and Noble!

Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural? 

My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Barnes and Noble!

Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.

Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!

The Red Sheet by Mia Kerick

I am hosting Mia Kerick on my Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves blog today. Stop by and see us:

http://bookreviewsrantsraves.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-red-sheet-mia-kerick.html


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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?

My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Barnes and Noble!

Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural? 

My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Barnes and Noble!

Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.

Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!

What'd You Say Your Name Was?

Every time we start thinking we're the center of the universe, the universe turns around and says with a slightly distracted air, "I'm sorry. What'd you say your name was again?" ~ Margaret Maron

Talk about a kick in the pants! Last week I finished the first draft for my third manuscript, The Higher Law. I really thought I had a handle on my writing and editing routines and tried to write a little bit on Sartin, my fourth manuscript, and work on polishing The Higher Law.

It proved to be too much! Add to that Valentine's Blog Hops and giveaways and other promotions coming later this month, and it's been a crazy week for me. I had to revise my plan to meet my goals this year. The crazy thing is, everything gets done earlier this year by focusing on one manuscript at a time.

So the point is you might always have to revise your routines. Even if you have big goals, you might be able to revise your plan to reach those goals if the other parts of your life demand more time.

How are your routines for 2014 going?

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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?

My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Amazon US!

Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural? 

My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Amazon US!

Or, check out my author page on Amazon UK.

Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.

Use #APTCTO and #disappearwith me to mention on social media!

The Awe-Manac Misstake Day

Here's to silly mistakes that turn into creative discoveries ~ Jill Badonsky

I finished another first draft last week! Hooray! I can't believe it still feels like the first time I did that two years ago this time. But I'm getting better at being productive. I got back to a fourth manuscript (merman story) and I have been revising The Higher Law at the same time. It's crazy but it's fun.

And here's the mistake I made. I overbooked myself.

I went from few promotion activities in January to a million this month!  I have done three guest blogs, and am in the middle of two giveaways that last this week (see the links below!). Talk about making mistakes, I booked not only my own blog hop with a giveaway, but a giveaway on a another site. Oh well, that's two chances for everyone to win Disappear With Me.

So feel free to make mistakes and don't forget to register to win one of two giveaways this week.

(And if you can't wait for the announcements, both novels are on sale for only $1.99 this week!)

When was the last time a mistake turned out good? I'd love to hear!

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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?

My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Barnes and Noble!

Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural? 

My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Barnes and Noble!

Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.

Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!

Guest Post and Giveaway At UK Gay Romance

I'm a guest at UK Gay Romance today! Stop by and see us...there's a drawing for a copy of Disappear With Me!

http://ukgayromance.co.uk/2014/02/16/giveaway-racing-across-frozen-tundra-by-l-dean-pace-frech/

Don't forget, both #APTCTO and #disappearwithme are on sale this week!

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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?

My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Amazon US!

Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural? 

My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Amazon US!

Or, check out my author page on Amazon UK.

Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.

Use #APTCTO and #disappearwith me to mention on social media!

The Power of Love

You began to be irreplaceable to me long before I had ever heard of you ~ Roger Sale

I am so excited to be a part of the Power of Gay Love Valentine's Blog Hop. This time last year I had just signed my first contract for my first novel, A Place to Call Their Own. Later in the year, Disappear With Me was accepted and released in December.

The two novels couldn't be more different. A Place to Call Their Own is the happily ever after, what happens after the romance. Disappear With Me is a true romance as we follow Reverend Leander Norris with his first love, his true love, and how he handles a forbidden love situation.

I plan to write sequels to both novels. Many close friends and family members have asked me about the sequel to A Place to Call Their Own. There a few reasons I didn't sit down and start writing the sequel right away. The main reason is because it took four years to write #APTCTO. I had spent four years with Frank and Gregory and their world in 1868 that I needed a break from them and the time period. Leander's story was burning in my head and yearning to get out on the page.

Another reason I chose to stall the sequel is to develop my writing skills. I'd like the sequel to be better written than the first and that takes some time to develop. I plan to make it an epistolary tale, which means the story will be told through letters, newspaper articles, journals and other documents. It's taking me some time to research and study these documents as they would appear in the 1860s.

No matter what your take on romance, I hope readers enjoy both novels. They both come from a love of history and storytelling that's a part of me.

I have teamed up with Musa Publishing to offer a Valentine's Day Special for Disappear With Me.  It is available for $1.99 (US) from now through February 21 on all platforms. Enjoy and Share!

And for stopping by and making a comment, I am giving away one copy of Disappear With Me as part of the blog hop. Enter a comment below with your name and email address by February 21.  I will do the drawing and contact the winner on Saturday February 22.

Stop by the other blogs on the Power of Gay Love Blog tour and register to win one of their giveaways as well!
Happy Valentine's Day!

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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?

My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Amazon US!

Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural? 

My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Amazon US!

Or, check out my author page on Amazon UK.

Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.

Use #APTCTO and #disappearwith me to mention on social media!

Much More Urgent

When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure that made the work seem that much more urgent ~ George Carlin

How about being a published author without a WIP in the self-editing process? That makes my work seem much more urgent.

And maybe that's why writing is flowing so well right now. I have had my outline done for quite some time so I know exactly where the story needs to go. After figuring out some rough spots, I've been writing 1000 words per day consistently since January 16. At this rate, I should be done with the first draft in March sometime. Maybe sooner if it doesn't end up being the full 100k words I originally thought it would be.

The excitement of achieving this goal is actually helping me, not hindering me. Last Thursday, I only got 700 words written before it was time to go to work. After working all day and then doing the biweekly grocery shopping trip, it didn't happen Thursday night. But I got up on Friday and wrote 1300 words and got myself caught up. I'm in too good of a groove to slack off now.

When was the last time you were under some good pressure to reach a goal?