Still a whirlwind a top the Hill of Beans; contracts are off to our newest writer, Michael E. Benson's second installment in the Frank Petrovic series is being prepared for pre pub reviews and Emjae Edward's sixth (!) book goes on sale the second of July. 

Speaking of Emjae, the Boss gave her a couple of bowls as a 'just because' gift. Bowls may not seem like great gifts to the rest of us, but these had birds on them, and Emjae loves the birds she's discovered since she moved to the desert.  I won't say where the Boss found them, (imagine a bull's eye) but Emjae loves them.  Who knows, she might be inspired to write a book about birds, or bowls, or friends who give bowls, or friends who are for the birds.

Here's a couple of pictures, if you're curious.

I've been too busy to blog, lately.  Emjae gave us another book to go live in July, Michael's got another in the Frank Petrovic series for August, and our new writer will be delivering his new book as soon as the ink dries on the contracts.  Whew, I think I need a nap. 

Did you participate in our virtual booksigning?  It's not too late, if you haven't.  Emjae and her Sharpie are sitting by.

Well, the Lakers won.  And how does their fan base celebrate?  By looting and burning the city of which they are so proud.  Someone please explain to me the rationale behind burning down your own city after a victory?  Or a defeat for that matter?  And what is it about basketball fans that incite this kind of behavior?  I don't recall any rioting in the streets when the Dodgers fell out of the playoffs (okay, I will admit there was some small tantrums thrown in the offices of Inknbeans, but that's because the Boss and Emjae Edwards are both fans, and were both disappointed.  But there was no looting, burning, car smashing or brick throwing.  One box of Tetley's tea was tossed.  That's it.  Very refined riot. 

And just how does this so called celebration reflect on Laker fans, Californians, Americans in general in the global view?  When we behave this way we reinforce every negative stereotype imaginable; that {you fill in the blank} can't control themselves, are animals, are nihilistic and narcissistic, weren't raised right.  Next time the gold and purple win, and you're standing there with someone's private property in your hands, ask yourself if a news camera panned over you, what would your mother's neighbors think?  Is this how you want them to think you were raised?  When you break that window, it's your mother's reputation you're smashing. 

It seems to me when the Lakers win, Los Angeles loses.

Put down the brick and go buy a book.

BGP

Tomorrow is Election Day in many states around the U.S.  If you're not satisfied with the way things are going where you live, exercise your right to be heard.  Get up and vote.  Go on.  Speak your mind, follow your heart, use your No. 2 pencil.  It's good for you, it's good for all of us.  You can be the author of change. 

Speaking of authors (and you knew I would), Emjae's new book, No Greater Love is available here, but not yet at Amazon.  If you own a Kindle and you want to read her new book (and you know you do), pick it up at Smashwords.  And while you're at it, sign up to be on the mailing list here at Inknbeans, if you haven't already.  Those on the mailing list got a twenty five percent discount on No Greater Love last week. 

Thursday's edition of What Writers Write - How They Write It will feature our resident Renaissance Man, Michael E. Benson.  Michael's piece will address the process in a practical, instructional approach...think of it as Writer 101.  Watch for it Thursday, June 10. 

Well, it's another hot day already, and the Boss wants to be finished up and out before the afternoon sun makes the office the ante room of Hell.  Off I go.

BGP

I've been away for the long weekend, and feel rested and ready to chew on a long list of activities around here.

First off, Emjae had a nice essay in her blog this morning:  Take a look. 

Also, her fifth book, No Greater Love goes live on Saturday.  It's a nice quick story about sacrifice, unspoken love, and, of course, happily ever afters.  She and Michael E Benson are also collaborating on a project.  More about that later this month.

We're having our first book signing this month!

Michael E Benson's essay for InknPage will be up next week. 

Mike and Em are both getting nice reviews for their books.  I told the Boss we need a review page.  Whaddya think? 

Finally, I cannot say it often enough, if you're not on the mailing list, you're not going to get previews, discounts and special offers that are just for our mailing list.  We don't sell the information.  I promise.  Sign up.  Today. 

Have a great day.

BGP