Guest post - Ty Krause from Catherine Peace's Complete Me

Hey, hey, hey. Ty Krause here. You might know me as the former bassist/lyrical genius for Dejected. Oh…no? Um…okay, well I write songs for British boy band Sleeping Angels. “Seize the Summer”? Okay, there we go.

First of all, I’d like to thank the lovely and beautiful Jackie for letting me hang on her blog. Claire told me I have to be on my best behavior. So I’m going to do my best. But I don’t like to make promises.

I was in my early 20s when Dejected took off, so most of my music influences are grunge rockers. Comes out in the way I sing (some people have said I have an Eddie Vedder sound), the way I play, and the way I write music. The Song and Claire’s song (which is the title of the book, btw), are the exceptions. A lot less grunge, and a lot more 2000s rock. So there are a lot of influences. One of my more recent favorites? Hinder. (SO LET AUSTIN BACK IN THE BAND.)


First up, Soundgarden. Cuz to me, you can’t have grunge without some Chris Cornell.



I’m pretty sure you can’t spell grunge without Pearl Jam. Okay so none of the letters in Pearl Jam are in “grunge” except for the ‘r’. I’m not a good speller. I leave that for Claire.



And then there’s this guy. Fricking Austin. And this band. Fricking Hinder.


Those are just a few of my favorites. Feel free to leave your own music tastes in the comments. I always love finding new music. Like that band Claire loves. Chicago. That’s some good stuff.

Also, we’re giving away some awesome shi—er, um stuff to celebrate my and Claire’s story getting out to the world... 
A $25 iTunes gift card 
a free copy of Complete Me
a free t-shirt of choice inspired by the book. 

So yeah, check this out. And get your own Dejected shirt ;)

A romance author who needs to love….
Best-selling romance author Claire Ergleston confines her passions to the pages of her books. When she receives a 1Night Stand date ‘to give her something to talk about in interviews,’ can she let herself be swept away?

A rock star who needs to let go….
The past has a chokehold on former rock star Ty Krause. Instead of killer tunes, he kills time writing passable songs for a British boy band and his nights wishing he had the balls to say goodbye. In a last ditch effort, he signs up for 1Night Stand, thinking that a night of no-strings-attached sex will help him break the leash of his past.
From the moment Claire and Ty meet, sparks fly—but can they overcome their pasts or will their potential love story end on a sour note?

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Cover Reveal for Catherine Peace's Complete Me

I met Catherine Peace on QT around five years ago. While I was shy and lurked about, she was bubbly and befriended me with open arms. She's an amazing writer and friend. I'm excited to help in her cover reveal for Complete Me designed by her fellow Decadent Publishing author Mina Carter.
Congrats, Lex! You rock!

Blurb:

Out of the dating game for five years, best-selling romance author Claire Ergleston is convinced that writing out the romances she’s always wanted is a lot safer than trying in real life. Then she receives the news that she’s been signed up for a 1Night Stand date “to give her something to talk about in interviews.” Nothing worse than a romance author with no romance to pick apart.

Former rock star Ty Krause has let his past rule him for almost a decade. Unable to let the former love of his life go for good, he spends his days writing passable songs for a British boy band and his nights wishing he had the balls to say goodbye. In a last ditch effort, he signs up for 1Night Stand, thinking that a night of no-strings-attached sex will help him cut the other strings holding him back.

When the two meet, their instant attraction and connection muddy the waters a little too much. Will past hurts hold them back from each other, or will they be able to move forward and live out their dreams together?

THIS TIME NEXT YEAR by Catherine Peace

Catherine Peace stopped by my blog to celebrate the release of This Time Next Year and to share some music with us. 

Take it away, Cate...

I am one of those people who absolutely must listen to music when I write. I depend on it a lot for inspiration, for help focusing, and to help me get in the mood. Sometimes, it’s a song for a scene, sometimes a group of songs for an emotion. But typically, I have Spotify going and earphones in.

I didn’t have a playlist per se for This Time Next Year. Really, I listened to a lot of soothing music, a lot of Mumford and Sons and Iron & Wine—which, if you know me, is odd, as I usually blare hard rock. So I want to share with you some of the songs that helped me get through this whole process, and maybe you’ll find some new favorites!

Timeless – Airborne Toxic Event



Okay, so this one isn’t folk, but it’s a beautiful song that encapsulates Kiernan and Moira’s relationship.

I Will Wait – Mumford and Sons



I straight up love this song. To pieces. And again, it’s appropriate.

House by the Sea – Iron and Wine



This one’s just great. I listened to it on repeat through edits. I love the rhythm and the feel.

Smoke – Ben Folds Five



I might have a small obsession with this song in general…and it was perfect to write those more somber moments to.

Swoon – Chemical Brothers



Also not folk. Not anywhere near folk. But I jammed a lot during edits. The beat is great and actually helped me concentrate big time.

Thanks to Cate for stopping by my blog and sharing her inspirational music with us! And congratulations to her on the release of This Time Next Year.

Vampire Kiernan Shaw has never forgotten the night twenty years ago when he’d been forced to stand by while another vampire killed a six-year-old girl’s parents in front of her. He’s spent the better part of the last two decades watching over her, protecting her and hoping for an opportunity to make amends one day.

Ever since surviving the vampire attack that killed her parents, Moira Curran has dealt with the resulting nightmares and abandonment issues the only way she could—by throwing herself into her biochemistry career, preferring a life of a hermit in her lab to facing the reality of her lonely life.

Madame Eve brings them back together for one fateful night. An immediate bond of sizzling chemistry and respect forms, but can it heal her fears and his guilt?

Buy links:

Decadent Publishing

All Romance

Amazon

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Cover Reveal - This Time Next Year by Catherine Peace

I'm so excited for this cover reveal for my girl, Lex, aka Catherine Peace. She's a fellow QTer and just an all around sweetheart. 

BLURB for This Time Next Year by Catherine Peace:

Ever since surviving the vampire attack that killed her parents, Moira Curran has dealt with the resulting nightmares and abandonment issues the only way she could—by throwing herself into her education and then her biochemistry career, preferring a life of hermitude in her lab.

Kiernan Shaw has never forgotten the night twenty years ago when his maker killed a six-year-old girl’s parents in front of her. He’s spent the better part of the last two decades searching for her in order to make amends.

Madame Eve has managed to bring the two together. When they finally meet, will Moira be able to give Kiernan what he needs? Will Kiernan put her fears to rest? Or will old fears and guilt keep them apart?

EXCERPT

     For a moment, he thought back to Madame Eve’s email. If she trusts you, she will tell you her name. He understood the power of names, and so did Madame Eve. Something insignificant to a mortal meant everything to a vampire, in whose world names were both salvation and control. Remind a vampire of his humanity, or steal it away by forcing him to do something horrific, like watching a little girl’s parents be eviscerated right in front of her.

     “Kiernan Shaw.” Swallowing hard, he found his way back onto the coffee table. “And yours?”

     Would she tell him her name? Would she allow him that kind of power? 

     She took a deep breath, as though considering the same questions. “Moira Curran.”

     He rolled the name on his tongue and loved the way it felt. “Beautiful.” He reached to stroke her cheek, but she flinched. “Moira, I won't hurt you. I could never hurt you.”

     “I'm sorry,” she muttered. “Old habits, I guess.”

     He nodded, unable to speak at first. The cloying scent of her fear, like overripe peaches, almost strangled him. “Why did you ask me to stay?”

     “I don't know.”

     Neither did he, but he wouldn't leave until she asked him to.

     “I don’t want to be alone, Kiernan. Isn’t that pathetic?”

     He warmed at the sound of his name on her lips. His mouth watered at the thought of kissing her, exploring her, making his name come out of that gorgeous mouth again and again. He tamped down his desire. Nothing good would happen if he moved too fast. “Not in the slightest.” Willem had all but guaranteed him a life alone. Like he approached a scared animal, he moved next to her on the couch. She uncoiled, but didn't relax. “Talk, Moira. Please.” The silence hurt his ears as much as any scream.

     She shook her head. “It's too hard.” Tears spilled but she didn't move to wipe them away.

     Time to be bold, I guess. He brushed a hand against her cheek again. Instead of flinching, she eased into his touch. “I want to ease your hurt,” he said. “Will you let me?”

Doesn't it sound amazing?! I cannot wait for this book to come out. Congrats, Lex!