I haven't made it to Borders yet, but I went to my local Barnes & Noble a few days ago and signed these copies, so if anyone is in the Bloomington, IN area and wants a signed copy, GO FOR IT!!!!
This was the first time I'd taken a picture of my books in a store, and also marks the first time I ever signed books with any of my family in attendance. LOL! Mike was afraid I'd get in trouble for taking pictures! He has so much to learn. . . .
I've been getting some feedback from readers and reviewers on Outcast, and except for one who accused me of head-hopping (guilty as charged!--but she did like the book!) I've been very pleased. I'm improving my third person skills, thanks to some coaching from Marie, and I think the subsequent books will be more acceptable from a technique standpoint.
Though I may have been writing off and on for the past thirty years, like most of us, I'm still learning. The fact that flying by the seat of my pants has gotten me this far is something of a miracle, for which I am very thankful. I may not get rich, but as my husband said when he held up the four books I now have in print, "Now, that's a SHELF!"
As part of the launch day festivities, I'd like to share this review of Outcast with you!
When his planet Zetith was destroyed, seventeen year old Lynxsander "Lynx" Dackelov survived, but was captured and sold at a slave auction. He became the slave to a horde of female slaves. The women at any time of day or night would enjoy his sexual prowess as he lives up to the legend of the men of Zetith. However, overly abused, he could no longer stand the smell of desire and became inefficient at sex; the women starved him and ridiculed his failure; eventually he became impotent. He was sold to a male owner who freed him after five years of service.
On Terra Minor, pregnant Bonnie Neurath runs a farm by herself. Her man Sylor Halen deserted her stealing their money. She needs help on the farm especially with her baby due in a few months. A free man, Lynx arrives on Terra Minor but is broke. He accepts a job on Bonnie’s farm, but makes it clear he wants nothing to do with his boss because she is a female. Bonnie is attracted to Lynx and showers him with kindness while he performs his duties outstandingly. As he tries to keep his distance, he smells her desire and worse feels his own desire rising for the first time in years.
The fourth Cat Star Chronicles science fiction romance (see SLAVE, WARRIOR, and ROGUE) is a super entry due to the unique damaged goods hero, who puts quite a spin on being a Zetithian. The sex and the suspense come fairly late, but no one will care as the lead characters control the stage performing superbly. Bonnie is a strong nurturing individual, but the aptly titled OUTCAST owns the novel with his idiosyncrasies forged by abuse by women; he cannot even eat in front of another person. Cheryl Brooks is at the top of her game with this excellent entry that will have her fans purring for more.
Harriet Klausner
To celebrate the Outcast launch, I asked the ladies who follow my personal blog to take pictures of themselves with their books while wearing their Cat Star Chronicles T-shirts!
The first is Ana, who, as our official Hunky Buns Inspector, plays a very valuable role in our quest for the hunkiest buns in the universe!
And Leslie, our lovely Exotic Erotic Expert! Who graciously designed and purchased our T-shirts.
And wild woman extraordinaire, our very own Diva Donna!
And me, the author and Cat Master!
So, ladies of the blog, don your Rock-N-Rolla T-shirts and let's PARTY!!!! Can anyone do the Cat Star Shuffle?
I'll be giving away a signed copy of Outcast to one lucky commenter, so flex your pretty little fingers and post something!!!!
I cut the ribbons, I set the balloons free to fly far away. The confetti machine is jammed. So just imagine thousands of pounds of confetti on Cheryl's head.
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy, Joy, Joy, It's Launch Day. It's Party.
Hip, Hip, Hooray for a great book.
It's hot,hot, I gave it 5 1/2 stars!!!!out of 5. That's cuz, this Zetithian had some extra moooves!!!!!in bedroom tango!!!!
What fun! I do love those cats. Congrats on the launch.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading it.
I love that you're the Cat Master, Cheryl! Cute!!! :) Yesterday I was looking for a t-shirt with a wolf on it....gotta have Wolf. I'm presenting a teen writing class at our local library on Sat, but adults have also signed up...so I want to have a wolf t-shirt! I definitely couldn't wear what you're wearing!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hooo!!! Love the photos and the T-shirts! You've built up such a great following on your blog, which is a huge accomplishment on its own. Outcast sounds fantastic. Can't wait to get my copy. Four books! Budley is right--that's one heck of a shelf. Mega congrats to our Cat Master!
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Marie
Looks like you're definitely in party mode this morning, Donna! Thanks a million for that extra half star! Not sure what I'm going to do with a thousand pounds of confetti on my head, but I'll think of something!
ReplyDeleteHi MM!
ReplyDeleteI finished your latest book a few days ago. Good stuff! Hope you enjoy Outcast!
LOL, Terry! You need to be the WOLF MASTER!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marie!
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of working with a friend last night who was reading Outcast while her patient was sleeping. I'm here to tell you, she was screaming through it and could hardly put it down! Needless to say, I was VERY pleased!
Big congrats, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, first: YAY!!!! Woo Hoo!!! YIPPEE!!!
ReplyDeleteSecond - that must have been so cool to be with your co-worker while she was reading it!
Awesome! I'm thrilled to share a launch date with you!
Thanks, Donna!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was pretty cool, Judi. She tore through Rogue, too, and this is a girl who doesn't read much. Fun stuff. Best wishes for your own launch!
Congrats on the launch can't wait to get this one!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl! Woohoo! Launch day! I love seeing the pictures of all the ladies from your blog! (HI!) I was in my Barnes & Noble yesterday and there were only a couple on the shelf-much less then when I bought my copy!
ReplyDeleteParty party! Have a great day!
:)Lisa
Congratulations, Cheryl. Fourth times the charm, and I've been waiting for this one to come out. Will be picking it up this week, and I'm sure that I'll devour it as quickly as I did the previous three; they're that great. You just gotta love those Zetithians.
ReplyDeleteCheryl,
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea to put the pictures of the ladies in their tee-shirts up on the site! Love it! And congratulations on the great book, great title and great cover!
Amelia
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY! Best of luck on tons of sales, not that you need it! LOVE the tee-shirts, too, that was such a great idea. I think it's so awesome that your series is rapidly filling up the shelf...enjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! That's fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteHope you get cake! :)
Four books on the shelf! Wow!! That is fantastic, Cheryl. I am so happy for you and proud of you. It is an amazing accomplishment. My daughter already read Outcast and loved it as much as all the others. She is a serious fan. Me, I barely manage to read a book these days! *sob* All 4 are on my TBR stack.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck! Go Cheryl!!!!!!
Hi Cheryl--my WIP partner in crime!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this great launch party. The pix of your fans are too funny! GREAT idea.
Yiiippppeee...
Have a great day!
YIPEEEE!!!!
ReplyDeletePARTAY TIME!
Super Congrats to our Cat Master/Mistress! WTG Cheryl on book #5! I'm tickled pink for you and your aliens and your growing legion of fans.
just one of the crowd,
AC
Sorry, meant to say ONWARD & UPWARD on book #5!!
ReplyDeleteStill recouping from my surgery,
AC
Hi tetewa!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! You just might win one!
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteDidn't notice any of them actually FLYING off the shelf, did you? I'm told that's a good sign....
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI did my best to make them as lovable as possible. Nice to know I've succeeded!
Thanks!
Cheryl
Thanks, Amelia!
ReplyDeleteWe've got some ladies visiting the blog who just wanna have fun, and we do!
Thanks, Kendra!
ReplyDeleteThe T-shirt idea was all Leslie's. She designed them and everything! Fun stuff. I'm doing my best to enjoy the day (I worked last night and I've been asleep until now!) and I hope to enjoy the night, too! (I DON'T have to work tonight!)
Hi Rachel!
ReplyDeleteNope, no cake. Just peanut butter and ice cream, but it's delicious!
I know what you mean, Sharon. My TBR pile grew by two when I got Kendra's new one and Judi's a couple of days ago. I'm glad Emily is enjoying them!
ReplyDeleteCaroline,
ReplyDeleteIt was either the girls in their T-shirts or some hunks in nothing! LOL! Of course, for that sort of thing, you have to go to that "Other" blog!
Thanks!
Hi Aunt Cindy!
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine just had her gall bladder out on Tuesday and she was back at work Friday night. Amazing, isn't it? When I had my gall bladder out in '84, I was off for six weeks!
Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Whoo hoo Outcast! I got my dancing shoes on and I'm ready to Rock -n- Rolla with the Zetithians Cheryl. *grin*
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your launch Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, congratulations on your Outcast launch. The book is an awesome read.
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Leslie! Fun is good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Danielle!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteYAY PARTY! WOO let's don our hats and have a sexy party! Wow I've been gone the whole weekend XD
ReplyDeleteTerrific Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteLinda
What fun, Cheryl! I hope you are enjoying your LAUNCH PARTY!!! Woohoo! LOVE the pictures! Can't wait to read your book!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Cheryl! Such an entertaining series.
ReplyDeleteHi Ana!
ReplyDeleteSorry we had to start the party without you!
Hi Linda, Theresa, and Pam P!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the party! We're gonna have some fun now; virtual tequila, cake, and who knows what!
Congratulations, Pam P!
ReplyDeleteYou're a winner! Email me at cheryl.brooks52@yahoo.com with your mailing address and I'll get that out to you asap!
Thanks, Cheryl!
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