Sunday, 3 July 2011

Release Day for Tea and Crumpet!


Today is a special day for me because it marks the day that my first ever published story is released to the general public.  To be honest, I'm a bit scared and will more than likely spend the day hiding behind the sofa like I do when Dr Who is on the telly.

But it's not just about me!  There are 18 wonderful stories altogether.  Here's the blurb for the whole anthology:

Raise your rainbow umbrellas high and celebrate!

Enjoy this enchanting, entertaining and thought-provoking collection, a heartfelt expression of what it means to be queer in Britain, past and present. All these stories reflect the iconic sights and national character of the British Isles: a taste of our idiosyncrasies and eccentricities, but also an unashamed representation of the love, loyalty and laughter of our people.

Including a wide range of style and subject, this is the perfect way to sample different authors and to find both existing and new favourites. Follow the British way of life from historic villages to modern cities, from the countryside to the sea, through history and with a fantasy twist, in gardens, churches, campus and the familiar, much-loved local pub.

The stories cover universal themes of romance, desire, remembrance and reconciliation. The authors range from multi-published to up-and-coming, and they all share a passion for their characters, whether through great drama, erotic excitement, humour -- or a combination of all three!

Contributors include: Alex Beecroft, Jennie Caldwell, Stevie Carroll, Charlie Cochrane, Lucy Felthouse, Elin Gregory, Mara Ismine, Clare London, Anna Marie May, JL Merrow, Josephine Myles, Zahra Owens, Jay Rookwood, Chris Smith, Stevie Woods, Lisa Worrall, and Serena Yates. Edited by: UK MAT (UK Meet Acquisitions Team).


My story is Sweet Temptation, written under the pen-name of Jennie Caldwell. Here's the blurb for that story:

Philip's life is divided between his duties at church and his lonely flat. When an opportunity arises to change that in the guise of a beautiful young man, Philip is torn. Follow his desires or follow his faith?

All the proceeds for the anthology are going towards next year's UK meet so if no-one buys it we'll be spending the weekend camping in a field or something, LOL!

So please buy the book which can be bought at the publishers JMS Books HERE, or at all the usual places such as All Romance Ebooks and Rainbow Ebooks.

10 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Jen! It's a great little story, and I'm sure readers will love it :D

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  2. Congratulations Jenn. I know how you feel. :-) It will be great, really. And I seriously hope you don't have to spend the days camping. LOL You get plenty of that in your other life. Looking forward to the stories.

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  3. Happy release day!!

    *passes glass of wine behind the couch for Jen*

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  4. Thanks, Jo. You're story is fab too! I hope it sells well :).

    Tam: You're a pro now Tam :). I hope we don't end up in a tent either. I'm hoping for a nice hotel with a decent bar!

    Chris: Thank you! *sets aside wine for this evening*

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  5. Congrats, Jen! *throws confetti and a cute boy to clean it up* I had no idea you were writing. Now I might have to get this! :)

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  6. Thanks, Wren. Not sure can call this 'writing' as it's only one short story. It was fun to do but I'm not sure I'll be making a habit of it :).

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  7. Congrats. It's a lovely little story!

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  8. Thanks, Charlie :). I'm looking forward to reading your story too!

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  9. Sorry it's late but CONGRATS!!! :)

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  10. Thanks, Lily :). I'll forgive you the lateness cos I know you're just catching up :).

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