GFP Book Tour & Kindle Giveaway - A Ghost of a Chance by Minnette Meador

Minnette Meador

Welcome to the Round Table Minnette.  May I offer you a beverage before we begin?

Tantalizing Tea.

Great choice, enjoy. Thank you so much for taking time to chat with me today.  It's so nice to have you at the Round Table.

BK:  What inspired you to pen this novel?
M: I've always wanted to write a comedy and this was a natural. Keenan is such a sympathetic character, as a writer, you really want to get him in as much trouble as you can, just to see how he digs his way out.

BK: What inspired your book to be a series?
M: It was a natural decision. Since the cambion has been conceived here, it was natural to follow the creature through his life.

"The succubus seduces a man, collects his seed, and transfers it to an incubus who changes it and delivers it to a human female. Seems to me that would just produce your garden-variety human offspring, but apparently not. The child born to the woman is called a cambion.” A shadow of a warm smile touched Reggie's ghostly lips. “Now, these little fellows are really something… ugly as sin when born, no breath or heartbeat, but it runs around like the very dickens for the first seven years or so. Then it becomes increasingly difficult to differentiate one from a human. A cambion eventually becomes devilishly cunning with the face of an angel. Persuasive too. Can talk a saint into dropping his drawers on Sunday and a nun into giving up her habit.” A GHOST OF A CHANCE - Chapter Three - Inbibbing Spirits

BK: How difficult is it to write a series?
M: Series are always difficult, I think. This is my third and it might be a little easier than the last two. You have to think of it as a very long book.

BK Who is your favorite character?  Which one would you most likely invite to dinner?
M: I love Keenan, but I think the most interesting character is his best friend, Reggie. He smooth, he's English, he's sexy, and he's a ghost.

BK: How did you come up with the title for your series?
M: The original working title was Keenan's Dilema, but I didn't think that caught the spirit (excuse the pun) of the the book. So, I came up with a list of alternatives and ran them by my friends at Rose City Romance. A Ghost of a Chance was the winner by a large margin.

Fun Facts:

BK:  Fantasy or Horror?
Fantasy

BK:  Day or Night?
Night

BK:  Favorite Drink?
Coffee

BK:  Favorite Movie?

Ghost Busters

I love Ghost Busters!

BK:  What is a must have to write?
I've never met a genre I didn't like

BK:  If you could possess a supernatural power,  what would it be and why?
Telekinetics - I'd love to be able to fly!

BK:  Favorite Book?
Sherlock Holmes

BK:  Favorite Author?
Ray Bradbury
He seems to be a big time favorite of many :).

BK:  Favorite Song?
Right now, Call My Name by Charlette Church

BK:  Sometimes while reading a book we visualize a certain actor/actress playing the part.  If your book were being made into a movie,  which actor or actresses do you see playing the part(s)?
    Keenan - Ben Stiller
    Isabella - Jessica Alba
    Constance - Wanda Sykes
    Reggie - Jude Law

BK:  What is one thing your readers would be most surprised to know about you?
When I take a break from writing, I like to knit. I also own a sports car, a Mazda Miata, which has become a 7th child.

BK:  What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
Survival training at the top of Mt. Hood for three days with nothing but a knife.

BK:  If someone could describe you in one word,  what would it be?
Peacemaker

I love that! What a great description and kudos to you. I think I could use you a lot lol.

Keenan Swanson is your typical, everyday graphic designer. Well, except for the hundreds of pesky, prank-loving poltergeists that make his life interesting (in a Chinese curse sort of way). He finds his situation precarious yet manageable—until witty, smoking-hot coworker Isabella enters the scene and Keenan decides he wants her all for himself. With a horny succubus who has other ideas, a burly city cop determined to lock Keenan away, and an evil entity who’s hell-bent on using Keenan’s seed to create a living demon, the reluctant psychic realizes he just might not come out of this alive—or with heart intact.

 Excerpt:

Hands slithered over Keenan’s body, but they were detached somehow. It was hard to describe. Starting on his scalp, the hot tickling sensation sent tendrils of pleasure down his gut and directly into his cock. It was painfully erect, aching for a good hard squeeze, but he couldn’t reach down to touch it.

A weight pressed down on his body, holding him to the bed. Keenan could actually feel his body sinking into the mattress. Something heavy, like invisible clay, pressed against his face. He couldn’t move. He wasn’t scared at all…just horny as hell.

The hands massaging his scalp moved down to his face, pressing his eyes closed with what he could only assume must have been thumbs. They moved down his face and found his lips, parted them, and thrust a slender finger into his mouth. There was no taste, but the soft, warm texture electrified his senses. He sucked on it instinctively. It was deeply sexual and made his cock throb in anticipation. To his utter dismay the finger slipped from his mouth and trailed down his chin.

Keenan opened his eyes. Light from an outside streetlamp illuminated the foot of his bed and half his dresser. When she appeared in a wisp at his feet, he had to struggle to lift his head enough to see her.

Naked heaving breasts came into view; the nipples were long, slate hard, and the areolas black against dark skin. Her waist and hips were slim. Stretched fingers pinched the nipples, making them longer, more rigid. The triangle of her pussy was bald, the slit dark and inviting. Hazy clouds covered her face, making it soft and featureless, but billowing tendrils of black hair twisted out from around it, flowing in a wind Keenan couldn’t hear. It moved in a watery dance.

The covers glided slowly down his body. The soft touch of the silk made his cock twinge in agony and he gritted his teeth to hiss his pleasure. Electric shocks ignited the nerves in his neck, shoulders, and arms. When Keenan was completely exposed, he wasn’t cold. His cock sprang into ready position. The hair on his arms and legs snapped with static.

Thank you so much for being at the Round Table today.  It's been such a pleasure chatting with you and I wish you much success in the future.

Thank you so much for inviting me. It's been a blast! M:o)

www.minnettemeador.com
http://minnettemeador.blogspot.com

Amazon Link - TO COME LATER 
Resplendence Publishing Books Link

 Giveaway:
Minnette is such an awesome author that she is giving one lucky commenter from her entire tour a chance to win a brand new Kindle. She is also offering up a necklace and she will be drawing a winner today! All you have to do is leave a comment here today with your email address, tell Minnette some of your favorite things you just love and you are entered to win. You may also hop on over to her blog (link above)  to see the necklace and leave a comment or follow her tour and comment at each stop for even more chances to win the Kindle. Awesome right? So what are you waiting for? Get hopping! :)

Pandora's Box Book Blitz & Giveaway with Katie Salidas! Yay release day is finally here!

Welcome to the Kick-off of Pandora's Book Blitz. We are so happy to have Katie back with us and even more excited about her new release, Pandora's Box. Katie will be making an appearance at over 20 blogs today, with various giveaways along the way. You will have several chances to win an e-copy of Pandora's Box, and by leaving a comment at each blog for Katie, you will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Signed Print Copy of Pandora's Box. After you visit and comment at each stop, just drop me an email to bkwalkerbooks@comcast.net with "Pandora's Box Blitz" in the subject line, and let me know your username you used to comment with and that you commented at each pit stop. That's it and you're in! Remember, you only have today, July 12, to get your comments in to enter all giveaways, by tomorrow this blitz party will be over. You will find her schedule below with a link for each pit stop. Each blog will either have the schedule posted, or a link for you to come back here to move on to the next stop. I hope you enjoy your journey as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.


A special thank you to all of the hosts participating in this blitz, taking time to review, interview, and put together guest posts for our enjoyment. Let the party begin!



Let's meet Katie:

I am Super Mom!

  
Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of mortal women,  I can get the munchkin off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons.  I can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, I still find time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). I can do all of this and still have time to write my novels.

Sorry… I can’t even write that with a straight face.

Lies all lies.

Here’s the reality. I’m a sleep-deprived, overworked, mom who just doesn’t know the meaning of the word balance. I try so hard to do it all, (be super mom, wife, & author) and at the end of the day I fall face forward into the couch.

Yes, you read that right, I tend to sleep on the couch. It’s a point of frustration for my hubby and a thing of comedy for my daughter. Imagine waking up to your little child yelling, “Mom slept on the couch again!!!”
Because being supermom (or trying to) means a lot of time devoted to family, writing is often done when said family is peacefully snoozing away. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve fallen asleep with my laptop, on the couch. It just happens. Then, bright and early at 7am either my hubby (on his way to work) or my daughter (getting ready for school) wakes me up.

Writing is my passion. It’s a part of me. More than just a hobby, it’s a compulsion. I have to do it. If I don’t do at least one writing related thing each day I get cranky.

Hopefully, my passion can be your entertainment!

Over the last two years I have written and published (via my publishing company, Rising Sign Books):

BK: How does it feel to have published your 3rd book in the Immortalis Series?

KS: Thrilling. When I started writing this series, I did not expect it to keep going. But as I finished one book, another idea would pop into my head. Then another, and another. These characters have become so real to me. They have their own lives and telling their stories is so much fun.

BK: What is it like in a day of writing for Katie Salidas?

KS: Every day is different. And forget about scheduling anything. Anytime I try to plan something, it falls apart. LoL. For the most part my life is like my writing, I’m a pantser. I do everything by the seat of my pants. LoL. When my daughter is in school, I try to squeeze in any writing time that I can. When she is in bed, the same applies. But when she is home, or when my hubby is home, it’s all about the family. Needless to say, especially this summer, while they are both home, I have not gotten much writing work done. LoL.

BK: Do you have any quirks while you write? A song playlist or a must have?

KS: Not a specific playlist. I have a collection of songs that I know by heart. I can’t listen to new music when I write. It’s just too distracting. I’m a bit ADD and will try to learn the lyrics of any new song. Weird, I know. Anyway, for writing, I have to have older music. Songs I know and don’t have to pay such close attention to. That way I can “feel” the mood of the music and allow that to help me get into the writing mood. I hope that makes sense. Basically, I like hard rock for action scenes, and softer more melodic pieces for romantic scenes. As for general music taste… I’m very eclectic!

BK: Who would you say is your favorite character out of all 3 books published so far?

KS: I truly love the Nicholas character. He Is just so much fun to write because his is aggressive, argumentative, annoying, and often mean, but… he’s a good guy. He’s the guy you want on your side in a fight. Characters like that, the ones you love to hate, are my favorite!

BK: We often see movie stars in our minds as our characters develop. Who do you see playing your characters and why?

KS: Oh I’ve done this a few times and it is so much fun to play this game. The last time I played “the Hollywood game,” on facebook, with the fans, we came up with this list:

Marguerite Moreau - Alyssa

Alex O'Loughlin – Lysander

Eric Bana – Nicholas

Keira Knightley – Fallon

Vinnie Jones – Santino

BK: Out of all 3 books, which was your favorite to write and why?

KS: It’s so hard to pick a favorite. Seriously, it’s like choosing a favorite kid. The way I always say it is this, My favorite is always the one I am working on. So for now, book 4 is my favorite.

BK: How did this series come into play? What made you decide to make it a series at all?

KS: Really, the story decided it would be a series. I wrote the original, Immortalis thinking it would be a standalone book. But while writing it, I had ideas for Hunters and Prey. Then, as I wrote Hunters & Prey I had ideas for Pandora. It really made a series out of itself.

BK: Character development is often a major process for any writer. What is your process for developing your characters?

KS: I like to really make sure I know each characters history. Beyond just building a complete character with it, I love to weave that history into the story and make it a part of the plot. In Immortalis Carpe Noctem, you learn Lysander’s history, along with Alyssa’s. As the series progresses, more of the side characters histories come out. You see how everything comes together and how and why certain supernatural creatures are the way they are. Some of those history lessons you get are the clues to what comes next.

BK: What does the future hold for the Immortalis Series and for Katie Salidas?

KS: The sky is the limit. As long as Alyssa continues to stumble through immortality, I’ll keep writing her story. I would love it to have the longevity of other popular vampire series out there.

BK: Where can readers find out more about your work?

KS: If you want to check out my work, you can find me at

http://www.katiesalidas.com

Immortalis Carpe Noctem (Book 1)

Becoming a vampire is easy. Living with the condition... that's the hard part.

Bleeding to death after brutal mugging, twenty-five year old Alyssa is rescued by the most unlikely hero: the handsome and aloof vampire, Lysander.

His gift of immortal blood initiates Alyssa into a frightening, eternally dark world filled with: bloodlust, religious fanaticism, and thousand-year old vendettas.

With Lysander as her guide, Alyssa will have to learn what it takes to survive in the immortal world. She'll have to find the strength to accept her new reality and carpe noctem; or give in, and submit to final death.

Hunters & Prey (Book 2)

Becoming a vampire saved Alyssa from death, but the price was high: the loss of everything and everyone attached to her mortal life. She’s still learning to cope when a surprise confrontation with Santino Vitale, the Acta Sanctorum’s most fearsome hunter, sends her fleeing back to the world she once knew, and Fallon, the friend she’s missed more than anything.

Alyssa breaks vampire law by revealing her new, true self to her old friend, a fact which causes strong division in the group that should support her most: her clan.

Pandora’s Box (Book 3)

After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she’d learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package – a Pandora’s Box.

Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it?

When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.

Powerless against the ancient evil, the clan flees Las Vegas for Boston, with only a slim hope for salvation. Could Lysander’s old journals hold the key? And what if they don’t?

And how welcome will they be in a city run by a whole different kind of supernatural being?

Werewolves…

To purchase the Immortalis books (In print and ebook):

Amazon USA

http://www.amazon.com/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Amazon UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Amazon DE (Germany)

http://www.amazon.co.de/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barnes & Noble

http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=katie+salidas&page=index&prod=univ&choice=allproducts&query=katie+salidas&flag=False&pos=-1&box=katie+salida&ugrp=2

Smashwords

http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KatieSalidas

Thank you so much Katie for taking time to chat with us today. I am so excited for the release of Pandora's Box! I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Thanks for having me here BK. It was a blast, as always! I just love visiting with you!!!

After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she’d learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package – a Pandora’s Box.

Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it?

When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.

Powerless against the ancient evil, the clan flees Las Vegas for Boston, with only a slim hope for salvation. Could Lysander’s old journals hold the key? And what if they don’t?

And how welcome will they be in a city run by a whole different kind of supernatural being?

Werewolves…

Learn about all of Katie's books HERE.

Schedule:

Meet & Greet at - www.vbtcafe.com

Guest Blogging at - http://theaatkinson.wordpress.com

Guest Blogging at - http://.lahongrais.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - www.alanryker.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - www.jc-martin.com/fighterwriter

Review and Giveaway at - http://giveawayblogdom.blogspot.com

Giveaway at - http://aliseonlife.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://livetoread-krystal.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://speedyreader-allthingsbooks.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://bestbooks1.blogspot.com

Review and Giveaway at - http://norachipleybarteau.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging at - http://JETaylor75.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://hotgossiphotreviews.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://writingcrazyme.blogspot.com

Review, Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - www.lisasworldofbooks.com

Guest Blogging at - http://margaret-paranormalromanceauthor.blogspot.com

Review and Giveaway at - http://authorsbyauthors.blogspot.com

Guest Blogging at - www.chaosandinsanity.com

Review at http://thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com

Interview at -

http://www.brendawoodystevetindle.yolasite.com/author-interviews.php

Review, Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://www.coffeetablereviews.net
Review, Guest Blogging and Giveaway at - http://takingtimeformommy.com

Spotlight at - http://authorspromotingauthors.blogspot.com

Interview at - www.immortylcafe.com

Spotlight at - http://writinginnovations.blogspot.com 

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VBT Pit Stop and Giveaway with Tamara Rose Blodgett - Death Whispers

Tamara Rose Blodgett

Welcome to the Round Table Tamara, we are so pleased to have you with us today. May I offer you a drink?

Yes, thanks so much. I'll have a Zesty Zombie of course!

Coming right up Tamara.

Thank you for bringing Tamara her drink Zar! Enjoy!

BK:  Please tell us a bit about yourself....

I'm a happily married mother of four sons (fodder for novels) and now that the raising of them is drawing to a close (the boys, not the husband), I've found I can really concentrate on my writing. It's been a journey, with a lot of great people I've met along the way...

BK:  What inspired you to pen this novel?

My sons, who are voracious readers, complained about the lack of YA books that featured boys that talked/behaved like "real" boys. I took that as a personal challenge!

BK:  What draws you to write in this genre?

To be honest, it comes [the most] naturally to me. With having been around teens for the last several years, and consuming an embarrasing amount of YA lit, it was where my head was at. 

BK:  How do you keep your writing different from all the other novels in this genre?

It's not an effort to write different material for me (I'm grateful I can); I get crazy ideas and type them out as fast as I possible! A few reviews I've received have said just how unique DW is, and I'm thankful. That was my ultimate goal: an entertaining and unique read.

BK:  Who is your favorite character and why?

I'm all about Jonsey! He was born without a "filter," and simply does not grasp consequence! He was easy to write and I wish I could be him sometimes!

BK:  Which character would you most invite to dinner?

Ali (Caleb's mom) *lives* to cook and bake and she could whip me up something (I could talk her into it with some great wine).

BK:  What is your favorite part about writing?

When the characters "come alive" in my head like real people, and I voyeuristically watch their lives, cataloging it for the reader(s).

BK:  Did you find any particular challenges during the writing of this novel?

The revision and editing process was really difficult. That's probably true for a lot of authors...

BK:  Did you learn anything about yourself as a result of wiriting this novel?

Yes. I have more patience than I thought I did...and became more detail-oriented (against my will!). And, there's a room for improvement! Lol!

BK:  Are you currently working on any projects?

Yes, I am on the final edit of my YA paranormal romance, "The Pearl Savage," which by the time this blog is posted, will have been published. I continue to write book two of the Death Series, "Death Speaks," which will publish late July/early August.

BK:  Any advice for new aspiring authors?

The same thing all those great, Kindleboard authors told me: Keep on, keepin' on!

Edit. Then, edit again!

BK:  Where can readers find you?  

Blog: http://tamararoseblodgett.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/5szrf27 

Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/3mcajfl 

Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/6e26gvr 

Shelfari: http://tinyurl.com/3wh6c3t 

Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/3nw2na9 

Amazon.com.uk: http://tinyurl.com/6xvolh3 

Barnes & Noble: http://tinyurl.com/6d7uz4o 

Smashwords: 

BK:  What inspired your book to be a series?

The characters in my series have the entirty of high school to experience, mysteries to solve and drama that will unravel. I see Caleb growing up as a reluctant leader , which is one of the talents that blossom for him...

BK:  How difficult is it to write a series?

It's not. "Death Speaks," flows as naturally as Death Whispers did. Better...because maybe, just maybe, writing is getting easier with practice! (That's what I'm hoping, anyway!) 

BK:  Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Real life and my daydreams in a macabre combination.

BK:  How did you come up with the title for your series?

Caleb hears the dead and they sound like "whispers." However, as the series progresses and his power grows...they'll beccome much louder( Death Speaks, Death Screams [#3]).

BK:  What do you like to read when you're not writing?

I mainly read YA paranormal but I love anything that is in the, "can't-put-it-down" category which lately has been John Locke and J.A. Konrath; both of which are adult.

BK:  Do you have a favorite author/book?

The Stand by Stephen King.

I'm also a *nut* about Laurell K. Hamilton's books ( Anita Blake series, 1-10)

BK:  What is one thing your readers would be most surprised to know about you?

I do a fair job of finish carpentry and all manner of painting.

BK:  What do you like to do for fun?

Read, garden, *create* useless stuff with my hands (sometimes useful); spend time with the Fam.

BK:  What is your favorite food and restaurant?

Banzai Burger at Red Robin. I would *die* for that!

Fun Facts:

BK:  Fantasy or Horror?

Horror!

BK:  Day or Night?

Night!

BK:  Favorite Drink?

Michilda.

BK:  Favorite Movie?

Last of the Mohicans.

BK:  What is a must have to write?

Playlist with all the "screamers" blaring in the background.

BK:  If you could possess a supernatural power,  what would it be and why?

Healer. Because one could do so much...for themselves and everyone else.

BK:  Favorite Song?

Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest.

BK:  Favorite Saying?

I'm a little wounded, but I am not slain; I will lay me down to bleed a while. Then I'll rise and fight again. - John Dryden.

BK:  Sometimes while reading a book we visualize a certain actor/actress playing the part.  If your book were being made into a movie,  which actor or actresses do you see playing the part(s)?

A young Jennifer Connely for Jade. 

BK:  What is the craziest thing you've ever done?

Gone on the "waterslide-from-Hades," with a 60 foot drop ( yeah, I paid for that).

BK:  If someone could describe you in one word,  what would it be?

Outspoken.

Thank you so much for being at the Round Table today.  It's been such a pleasure chatting with you and I wish you much success in the future.

Thank you for having me, it's been a lot of fun~! ;)

Almost fifteen-year-old Caleb Hart is a Cadaver-Manipulator in the year 2025.

When teens receive a government-sanctioned pharmaceutical cocktail during school, paranormal
abilities begin manifesting... making the teens more powerful than the adults.

After Caleb discovers he has the rare, Affinity for the Dead, he must do whatever it takes to hide it from a super-secret government agency whose goal is exploitation.

Caleb seeks refuge in his new girlfriend, Jade, until he realizes that she needs as much protection from her family, as he does from the government.

Suddenly, Caleb finds that hiding his ability while protecting Jade and his friends is a full time job; can he escape the government, protect Jade and lose the bullies that are making him miserable?

Giveaway:

Tamara is so kind to offer you guys an E-copy of Death Whispers. Simply leave a comment and tell Tamara what you love about the dead! Don't forget to leave your email address so we have a way to contact you should you win. 

Tamara is also running a contest on her blog and you can win a print copy just for following her entire tour. So stop on over for even more chances to win, because her tour ends today.

Review: Swishy Pete Volume II by A. Scott Bodie

Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume II by A. Scott Boddie

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Synopsis: In this second collection of stories, the fabulous Swishy Pete and his cohorts double the funny. Don't worry, dolls -- each episode is better than the last. Revisit Delicious, Minnie, and Char as they delve deeper into their lives and the unique friendship they share. Join them in celebrating Chars' birthday as wackiness ensues and the comical Aunt Bessie is introduced.

Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume II gathers together twelve flash fiction "episodes" featuring Swishy Pete and his friends as they dish on life in the Big Apple. Sometimes deep, often humorous, these short stories bring a fresh perspective that redefines GLBT stereotypes.

So, honey, come listen in as Pete tells it like it is.

My Thoughts:
This was my first bout with A. Scott Boddie and also the second volume. It was a very fast paced read, written like a soap opera, and I did not read the first edition of this. I was very excited to read this, loved the synopsis. It fell short to what I expected though. The entire story there is a lot of chatter back and forth between Pete and his friends Minnie, Char, and Delicious (whom it took me a bit to figure out that he too was a gay man.). The entire story reminded me of Welcome Back Kotter, a lot of useless chatter. I wasn't able to connect to the characters until the very end, I was actually starting to feel a little something towards them, but still no real connection. There was also a lot of times where I had no idea who was talking and found myself having to re-read the paragraph or entire "episode". The dialogue is from the ghetto, which I totally got, it was just the way it was presented. Just not what I was expecting at all.



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