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Release Day: The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles & Men

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WILDE CITY

Minerva True is a River Dweller and mystic who lives deep in the forested hills of a river valley on the fringes of the world. She is the only person who sees the ancient danger that resides on a nearby chapel grounds. Most pay little heed to her warnings, and in the end only a small band of friends stand beside her. A tale of love and duty ensues, challenging the destinies of Minerva, the young hero Leith, his lover Aubrey, and the mute boy, Deverell. Leith’s half-crazed mother Calpurnia has her own aspirations, however, that prove detrimental not only to Minerva, but to everyone she comes in contact with.

EXCERPT

The morning had bowed to midday. Leith and Aubrey still sat on the hill with the piano—all that remained of Trumpet the Music Man’s lyrical house. They watched the river accept the tiny drops of rain and mist into its collective flow. The large quilt was wrapped tightly around them as they sat on the edge of the land shelf; the light mist kissed their faces. In their hands they held earthen mugs of hot tea brought to them by Deverell, who had promptly returned to the confines of Parma Place. Shortly, he would climb Black Hill for the day’s teachings from Minerva. Few words passed between Leith and Aubrey, but those that did break the silence were tinged with love and melancholy.

“I think we can finally leave,” Leith breathed at last, his voice almost as hushed as the sprinkle-fall. “Soon, anyhow. After the battle, I mean. Calpurnia’s gotten better, and soon she won’t be needing me at all. Then maybe....” He paused, as if afraid saying his wishes aloud would curse them to never be.

“Then what?” Aubrey encouraged him.

“Then maybe me and you can leave. Go someplace up river. Maybe we’ll even leave the river behind altogether.”

“That’s impossible, Leith. You can try to leave the river, but you’ll always come back. You’re just as much a part of the river as I am, fella.”

“You won’t ever leave it, will you?”

“You know I won’t. But you’re free to go. It would break my heart, but I won’t make you stay. Mark my words, though. You’ll be back, lover.”

Leith sighed. “What good’s leaving if you’re not with me?”

The List: On the Calendar

April 24 - The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles & Men is released...after ten years. So veddy, veddy excited!

Minerva True is a River Dweller and mystic who lives deep in the forested hills of a river valley on the fringes of the world. She is the only person who sees the ancient danger that resides on a nearby chapel grounds. Most pay little heed to her warnings, and in the end only a small band of friends stand beside her. A tale of love and duty ensues, challenging the destinies of Minerva, the young hero Leith, his lover Aubrey, and the mute boy, Deverell. Leith’s half-crazed mother Calpurnia has her own aspirations, however, that prove detrimental not only to Minerva, but to everyone she comes in contact with.

April 24 - More Botox on my foot. Yaaaay :-/ I didn't notice too much response last time, so if it doesn't work second time around I'm gonna look for other treatments. Anyone know any shamans?

May 1 - Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open starts pre-sales HERE. This is gonna be one of the biggest anthologies of the year. Jesus told me so.

May 3 - A faux hawk before Arizona? Or will I chicken out?

May 6 - MY BIRTHDAY, gifts to myself: Cloud Atlas Blu-Ray and the new Patty Griffin CD. Woot!!

May 6 - Neuro appointment before I leave for Tucson with my new doctor. He might have some ideas about finding that aforementioned shaman.

May 10 - Leave for, and arrive in, Tucson, where we will see how hateful Teej's cat, Otter, is to me. I hate airports. The flights are fine. I'm seated. But airports? Oy, my vertigo... Still, the end point is well worth it :-)

May 16 - Radio interview with Teej and other writers from Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open on Elaine Raco Chase’s internet radio show. From 7-9pm EST. SUPASTAH!! This is my second radio interview so I'm kind of a pro. Still, I'm expecting raging talkwardness. This will not be helped by being in Tucson and Teej making funny faces at me the entire time.

May 17 - Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open release day!!!

May 20 - Teej's BIRTHDAY!!! My gifts to him are.....BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open, book trailer

Get excited! May 17th is the release date for this anthology, featuring darker, more twisted storytelling by Tj Klune, Abi Roux, S.A. McAuley, SJD Peterson, Jason Huffman-Black, and myself. Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open. Let in some light. (Trailer by SJD Peterson)

Wilde City is Open!

WILDE CITY IS OPEN!!

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Next Wednesday, April 224th, is the release day for my new book The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles & Men. First in ebook then, in a few weeks, in print. Woot!! Go to the book page HERE and you can read the blurb and a sample from the book. 

Wilde City Trading Card

Very cool idea. All the writers and creators at Wilde City Press get one. I'm the resident poet rogue.

Mingled Destinies mini-blurb

Meet Minerva True, a mystic and river dweller. She's the only one who can see the ominous threat posed by a small abandoned chapel in the valley. But when she warns people will it be too late? Will they even listen?

Take a trip to www.wildecity.com where you'll find Eric Arvin's THE MINGLED DESTINIES OF CROCODILES AND MEN, coming soon!