When I did the first character theme song post, it felt smoother. I’ve been living with the Baxter Family Saga for years now (and won’t stop anytime soon) but the story of Unchained Hearts, the characters and their drama have dug deep. I was able to really pin down the songs that were in my head. Portrait of Gray, the story of Grayson Baxter, is a bit more complicated because it’s so emotional. Which shouldn’t […]
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The Real Life Character Inspiration for Grayson Baxter Is Dead & I’m Not Sorry
Finding a source of character inspiration can be as easy as looking around at your own family & friends. Behind-the-scenes real life stories are standard stories. Life will always outdo fiction. The drama is when you’re dealing with topics like drug abuse. Those stealth stints of getting high on stuff you can’t even pronounce, someone who has it “in the bag,” you ask yourself, “what the hell am I missing here?” The answer: Your behind […]
Read moreMy inspiration for Grayson Baxter Died a Year Ago and I’m Not Sorry for Him
It’s never easy to lose someone you know. But it’s also unusual to admit that you’re not sorry they’re gone. It’s not hate or anger. It’s realizing that maybe they just should have died…Read my full post here
Read moreSpotlight: Baxter Family Saga by PALESSA! @authorpalessa @BeauCoupLLC
The Baxter Family Saga series is in the spotlight. Thanks Talk Books to Me! Spotlight: Baxter Family Saga by PALESSA! @authorpalessa @BeauCoupLLC.
Read morePortrait of Gray, Other news including a NEW Cover and a ROUGH excerpt
Ok, I have been busy working on many things INCLUDING a new non-Baxter story I have coming. It’s a historical piece…a bit intense because the outline was supposed to be light and airy. The first draft took me on a bit of a journey. I’ve released a snippet of
Read moreHere’s a steamy excerpt from Portrait of Gray – Chocolate extended
Because really, chocolate is the beginning of all things erotic… hopefully 🙂
Read morePortrait of Gray is OUT! Let the fun begin
Well, it’s out. Grayson’s story is definitely going to be a more intense one than Cass’ but his history is much different than that of his brother as well. Here’s the description:
Read moreNew Characters Emerging…but When?
As I prepare to release Portrait of Gray in late April, I have to admit that my mind has been wandering in a non-Baxter direction. Actually, that’s not completely true; one is a completely non-Baxter direction and the other is an off-shoot of the branch of the family tree I have referenced but not touched.
Read moreTag Line/Theme Chosen for Portrait of Gray and Palessa’s on Pinterest
I’m having a bit of fun reading the editor’s notes on Book 2 and I have to say, I’m happy that there weren’t so many red marks. It means I’m improving…I hope. So as I was writing and reading and editing and clarifying, the theme of Russian roulette was pretty prominent in my mind.
Read moreA little about Portrait of Gray, Baxter Family Saga Book 2
Well yesterday I submitted the first draft of Portrait of Gray after poring over it for weeks. Writing is not an easy thing and as I’m not a trained writer, I want to make sure I actually do the story justice. I knew it was time because
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