boy,crazy is NOT about being boy crazy

Once when I was strolling around Chapters Book Store in Brampton Ontario I saw a few copies of my first novel "boy,crazy" in the juvenile section. Juvenile. The book - and it says this clearly on the spine - is a thriller, implying it is for ADULTS only. This however was not at all my problem rather I felt the staff at that particular store should pay a little closer attention to their products when shelving them. Besides they probably had better things to do than worry about a whining author stating that her books weren't shelved properly. So I left without saying anything. I can only hope no tween or teen out there ended up with boy,crazy in her Christmas stocking but if so let me just state that I had nothing to do with that mess. It was entirely out of my hands. I'm not the stockboy/girl, merely the author.

I did a lot of research for my novel as I also did for my second release due out in summer 2010, "Millicent Carlisle". Personally that's the only way I can write a book. Why would anyone simply make something up off the top of his or her head without referencing any experiences or facts from the outside world at all? Authors like anyone else don't live in a vaccuum. But, I digress.

If you're interested in a slim volume about a wannabe serial killer with no name other than "boy" (I guess his parents didn't get too attached) check out this link with my publishing company PublishAmerica:

http://www.publishamerica.net/product6141.html

Enjoy!

An Introduction is in Order

I'm a novelist and I fancy myself a poet. Alas, no one seems interested in publishing my poetry; hence I shall blog it and post it myself on my blogspot. What the heck? I'm much more interested in my fiction anyway. I have a bit of a history you may (or may not) find interesting:

1. boy,crazy - 2005 - PublishAmerica - thriller - a grim little story about an abused boy who
   grows up to become (what else) an aspiring serial killer. This was my first ever publication and even though I cringe now at how graphic the details are I suppose I must look at it as a learning experience. I flatter myself that my writing has come a long way since then. If you're interested the URL is: http://www.publishamerica.net/product6141.html
2. Winnifred, Winnifred - 2007 - RSPublishing - experimental prose - another rather ghastly little piece that was published as an e-book whose primary value lies in its disjointed thinking and text layout. Didn't make a fortune off of this one either but hey, I have always found it true that writers don't write to make money, we write because we have to (at least that's my experience).
3. Millicent Carlisle - 2010 - PublishAmerica - literary fiction - yes my first publisher took me back! That is exciting. I've heard a lot of people blast PA but I have never had any problems with their contract or their services. They offer your books in stores like Chapters-Coles-Indigo so you can do signings. Sweet. I'm especially proud of this book. It is quite a departure from my usual grim writings. This one is about a child bride residing in southerwestern America during the Second World War. I did a lot of research for it and had fun with this one. You might too! When it is released (probably summer 2010) I shall post a link.

Thanks for reading. Comments are always welcome.