Portside Wonderland: November 2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Corsets & Crossbones summary and book cover reveal

I've been waiting almost six years for this. I was 18 when I wrote this book. Eventually, I published it on FictionPress under the name The Dead Man's Tale, and people followed it, reviewed it, liked it. But I knew I had to redo it if I wanted it to be published. For real. So I worked hard, changed the title, and can say with pride that it's finished and ready.

As always, thank you for your support. Thanks to my editor and book cover designer, Renee. Tell me what you think!

At twenty years old, Brooke Cunningham should already be married to a wealthy older man of means, position, and power. Instead, she's refusing rouge and powder, sassing potential suitors, and staring out her window at the sea, wishing for something more. Enter Captain Charlie Colt, a branded pirate with charm dripping from his lips the way rubies drip from Brooke's earrings. Charlie seeks revenge on those who forced him into this life of crime and Brooke wants to escape from a life she has labeled as mundane. When Brooke finds an old treasure map, Charlie recognizes its value, and they set off on an adventure in order to acquire it. But they aren't the only ones in search of the treasure. If they aren't careful, Brooke and Charlie could face the bottom of the sea, if the gallows don't claim them first.

If you're interested in getting a free copy, please send me an email with the subject C&C FREE COPY with a promise to review it on Amazon/Barnes and Noble/Goodreads, etc. and a link of a review you left for either FOUR SIDES OF A TRIANGLE and/or AWAKEN. If you haven't reviewed either book but still want a copy of C&C, leave a review (links below) and send me the link to it, and I'll be happy to get you one right away.

AWAKEN on Amazon Barnes & Noble Goodreads
FOUR SIDES OF A TRIANGLE on Amazon Barnes & Noble Goodreads

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

SmashMouth

I could not be more excited to feature this new release! Who hasn't rocked out to the music of Smash Mouth?! Now you can go behind the music with a band that carried the spirit of a generation in Walkin' on the Sun; The Official Smash Mouth Biography.

Blurb:

Hello. My name is Paul DeLisle. I’m the guy who wrote this book. You've probably never heard of me. That's okay. Most people wouldn't know me from Adam. But, unless you've been living in a cloistered monastery for the last fifteen years, you have heard of my band.

So begins the memoir of the creation, rise, and current state of the multi-platinum recording artist Smash Mouth as told by bassist Paul DeLisle. Well known for their hits “All Star,” “Walking on the Sun,” “Then the Morning Comes,” “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby,” and “I’m a Believer,” the band carried the spirit of a generation, but didn't stop there. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look from Paul’s unique, there from the start, insider’s view.

Excerpt:

There's an episode of Cheers where washed-up ball player Sam Malone, frustrated with either Diane or Rebecca, proclaims, "Y'know, most people don't know this ... but I’m famous!"

I love that line. I can totally relate. You see, I am a founding and continued member of the band Smash Mouth. Yet I am, proudly and alas, the bass player. I’m not famous. My band is.

From the beginning, Smash Mouth was set up as a democracy between four musicians and a manager, each player having an equal voice on band matters. Yet we were all fully aware and accepting of the fact that, as lead singer/frontman, Steve Harwell would be getting a disproportionate amount of attention. Seeing as he is the face and mouthpiece of Smash Mouth, you may be a little disappointed he didn't write this book.

But stay with me here. Because as you'll see, I have a unique vantage point: as one of only four original constituents, I’ve been involved in every aspect of the band since day one. Only Steve and I have trod every step of this Smash Mouth journey. Also, while traditionally under-recognized, the bass player himself sees everything. Plus I went to college. Who better to write a book about Smash Mouth?

That said, keep in mind this book is solely from my point of view. Steve, Greg, Kevin, and Robert would obviously have different takes on certain events. However, this book is simply intended as a comprehensive account of our rise to fame and continued success.

So without further ado ... here’s what happened:

EEP!!! How awesome is that! Pick up your copy of Walkin' on the Sun today and get your own "backstage pass" to the world of Smash Mouth!

Buy Links:

Amazon-http://tinyurl.com/pzojvsd

Barnes and Noble-http://tinyurl.com/p4f3n8g

Smashmouth-http://tinyurl.com/opy9kgv

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