It is with huge pleasure we welcome Rhys Ford to the blog today as part of her Black Dog Blues blog tour. I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing this book over Christmas - and I LOVED it. I would highly recommend it - and oh, how I wish I could enter this competition. That dragon is seriously, SERIOUSLY, adorable!
Without further ado - welcome, Rhys Ford.
A few years ago, I wrote an urban fantasy called
Black Dog Blues. When the book simmered and boiled in my brain, there were a few
things I wanted to have in this book: An elf who was unapologetically bisexual
and raised human, blood, gore, guns and monsters.I’d released it into the wilds of
self-pubbing—mostly because there wasn’t a place for him then— and Kai did pretty well.
Then, one day at a yarn store, Elizabeth North
of Dreamspinner Press fame, started talking about a new venture they were trying
out—DSP Publications, DSP’s boutique genre imprint.
Long story short, Elizabeth asked if I’d submit Black Dog Blues, I did and now, here we are—with Kai making his way into the mainstream.
Repackaged and gone over again for red
squiggles, Black Dog Blues is getting a re-release on February 3rd and I can’t be more excited. The
story is the same but Anne Cain rocked me a new cover, more in line with the
urban fantasy feel of that genre and I’ve had a chance to kick a few of the tires I wanted to kick in
editing. The biggest thing about this re-release is that Kai is going out there
again and I can put his sequel firmly into my queue.
So to celebrate Black Dog Blues’ re-release,
I’m
holding a 12 stop blog tour where YOU can win a dragon. Well, a stuffed dragon.
Who’s
kind of goofy. And much less terrifying than the one Kai ran into. Leave a
comment or use the widget the blog’s provided and enter to win one of these plush dragons!
International welcome. Dragons for all. Mostly because man, they’re HUGE and take up a lot
of space in the guest room.
To enter the giveaway leave a comment here and a winner will be chosen by a randomiser on February 7th 2015. Please don't forget to leave a way to contact you (e-mail, twitter facebook etc). Good Luck!
As an added bonus, be sure to collect ALL
of the Black Dog Blues trading cards and return to my blog rhysford.com
at the end of the tour for a special giveaway. You’ll need the cards to
enter. Winner will be chosen randomly from entrants with the correct answers.
Black Dog Blues Trading Card
These fine collectibles showcase some of the
many creatures and inhabitants of Kai Gracen world. Just like life, there are
no true good or evil creatures. It’s just that some of them are more wicked and deadlier than others.
If you’ve already read Black Dog Blues, thank you. REALLY. Thank you. You
rock and you’ve
made Black Dog Blues a success and got it notice. I cannot say thank you
enough. No need to re-buy the book but if you’d left a review on Amazon—and have the time—repost it onto the new listing. Unlike Goodreads, re-release reviews
don’t
carry over. *grins*
If you haven’t read Black Dog Blues, ah—Kai really is my special precious, growly
kitten. I adore writing him. I adore writing his world and man, there’s so many places to go
with his story. I’m
really looking forward to digging in.
Thank you again for letting my snarling elf have
a space on your ebook reader. You all rock. Thank you.
Black Dog Blues
Blurb
Ever since being part of the pot in a high-stakes poker game, elfin outcast Kai Gracen figures he used up his good karma when Dempsey, a human Stalker, won the hand and took him in. Following the violent merge of Earth and Underhill, the human and elfin races are left with a messy, monster-ridden world, and Stalkers are the only cavalry willing to ride to someone’s rescue when something shadowy appears.
It’s a hard life but one Kai likes—filled with bounty, a few friends, and most importantly, no other elfin around to remind him of his past. And killing monsters is easy. Especially since he’s one himself.
But when a sidhe lord named Ryder arrives in San Diego, Kai is conscripted to do a job for Ryder’s fledgling Dawn Court. It’s supposed to be a simple run up the coast during dragon-mating season to retrieve a pregnant human woman seeking sanctuary. Easy, quick, and best of all, profitable. But Kai ends up in the middle of a deadly bloodline feud he has no hope of escaping.
No one ever got rich being a Stalker. But then few of them got old either and it doesn't look like Kai will be the exception.
Ever since being part of the pot in a high-stakes poker game, elfin outcast Kai Gracen figures he used up his good karma when Dempsey, a human Stalker, won the hand and took him in. Following the violent merge of Earth and Underhill, the human and elfin races are left with a messy, monster-ridden world, and Stalkers are the only cavalry willing to ride to someone’s rescue when something shadowy appears.
It’s a hard life but one Kai likes—filled with bounty, a few friends, and most importantly, no other elfin around to remind him of his past. And killing monsters is easy. Especially since he’s one himself.
But when a sidhe lord named Ryder arrives in San Diego, Kai is conscripted to do a job for Ryder’s fledgling Dawn Court. It’s supposed to be a simple run up the coast during dragon-mating season to retrieve a pregnant human woman seeking sanctuary. Easy, quick, and best of all, profitable. But Kai ends up in the middle of a deadly bloodline feud he has no hope of escaping.
No one ever got rich being a Stalker. But then few of them got old either and it doesn't look like Kai will be the exception.
Black Dog Blues is also available on Amazon and
other fine eTailers.
Tour Information
Jan 28 3 Chicks After Dark
Jan 30 Joyfully Jay
Jan 31 TTC Books and More
Feb 2 Reading Reality
Feb 4 Prism Alliance
About Rhys Ford
Rhys Ford was born and raised in Hawai’i then wandered off to see
the world. After chewing through a pile of books, a lot of odd food, and a
stray boyfriend or two, Rhys eventually landed in San Diego, which is a very
nice place but seriously needs more rain.
Rhys admits to sharing the house with three cats
of varying degrees of black fur and a ginger cairn terrorist. Rhys is also
enslaved to the upkeep a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, a Toshiba laptop, and an
overworked red coffee maker.
My Blog: www.rhysford.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rhys.ford.author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rhys_Ford
And at the Starbucks down the street. No really,
they’re
24/7. And a drive-thru. It’s like heaven.
My books can be purchased, folded and first
chapters read at Dreamspinner Press. http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com
I've been following the blog tour and it has got me so interested that I am rereading all about Kai and reminding myself of why I loved the book so much :D
ReplyDeleteThe fun fact on this card is amazing! Love this tour, and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWaxapplelover (at) gmail (dot) com
It's a dragon pillow! I want it! Where do I get one if I don't win? He will be called Errol and will be my baby - plus he's red like my dragon tattoo!
ReplyDeletebibliophiloscifi(at)gmail(dot)com
You can get them on Amazon *grins*
DeleteThe fun fact on this card is really creepy! amaquilante(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMy goodness that is one creepy creature!!
ReplyDeleteShirleyAnn(at)speakman40(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk
These are a thing! Even here in the UK! Can't see a red dragon, only green, and it's oddly easier to buy a unicorn one (in rainbow or purple no less!) but I even see dinosaur ones! A freakin' pteradactyl and a triceratops! I need more toddlers in my family! Then I would know stuff like this!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Watching its prey being digested. That's just...just...
ReplyDeletejen.f {at} mac {dot} com
Uh, this is a scary card :P
ReplyDeletesxswann(at)gmail(dot)com
Can not wait to read this book
ReplyDeleteI want to see a real one creature from a safe distance :)
ReplyDeletepenumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com
Me want dragon. lol I'm tracking that beast throughout the interwebs.
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, congrats on the re-release.
vinnie_dee@hotmail.com
I didn't realize I could buy a dragon on Amazon. It's not as awesome as winning, though, so I'll keep truckin'.
ReplyDeleteallesonl at gmail dot com
Thanks for a fresh take on blog tours!
ReplyDeleteStill following you from blog to blog while you're touring. Does this make me your groupie?
ReplyDeleteLoving the cards and the contest.
ReplyDeleteDejamew@centurylink.net
Loving the tour!
ReplyDeletejuliesmall2016(at)gmail(dot)com
err...what a horrifying creature to come across...interesting fun fact though =)
ReplyDeletehumhumbum AT yahoo DOT com
Great tour.
ReplyDeleteI find the transparent nature of this creature to be very disturbing! Yikes!!
ReplyDeleteItsJSforMe at gmail dot com
You know what? The fun fact on this card is somewhat scary, but I'm strangely wanting to see it in action.
ReplyDeleteyounela48@yahoo.co.uk
I do so like dragons. Great tour!
ReplyDeletedebby236 at gmail dot com
Counting down the days ;)
ReplyDeleteEwwww!...lol another bird I would not want to meet.
ReplyDeleteDevony31 @gmail.com
Ewww! Watching the victims being digested !?!
ReplyDeleteWhat do the various weapons in the lower left corner of the cards signify?
ReplyDeletewatching victims being digested is NOT high on my list of things to see....
ReplyDeleteWhy are the pretty ones so scary? Well, the drawing is pretty. I'm not sure I'd enjoy an encounter of the personal kind. The cards are great fun. Thanks for going to so much trouble.
ReplyDeletekshugrue at gmail dot com