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Saturday, March 8, 2014

***Blog Tour Stop and Giveaway*** The Prince of Punk Rock (Radical Rock Stars #1) by Jenna Galicki


The Prince of Punk Rock, Radical Rock Stars Book One By Jenna Galicki Blog Tour Hosted By Book Addicts One Stop PR Shop







Warning: This book is for mature audiences only.


Synopsis:

I love her, but I also love him.
She's everything to me.
He sets my world on fire.
It's our dirty little secret, and it’s about to blow our record deal sky high.
I’m Tommy Blade, the Prince of Punk Rock, and this is our story.
Tommy Blade is a man with a secret. It’s a secret he only shares with one person, Jessi Blade – and the men he surrenders to in the bedroom. Jessi’s only condition to their tumultuous sex life is that the men are one night stands. But when Angel Garcia enters their life, it’s like a match to gasoline.
Mega-talented punk rock singer Angel Garcia, with his smoldering ebony eyes, tight leather pants and unstoppable stage presence, is a man who is used to getting what he wants. He has his eyes set on Tommy Blade as his new lead guitarist, and as his life partner.
Jessi Blade, sympathetic to her husband's bisexual needs, loves him enough to share him, but she never counted on Angel Garcia to test the threshold of her marriage. He makes her life hell . . . and heaven. He’s her damnation and her salvation. She wants to hate him. She wants to despise him. But his charm and raw sex appeal are impossible to resist. Without warning, she finds herself falling in love with her husband's gay lover.
At the height of it all, their punk rock band catapults to stardom.
Their lives are marred by secrecy, deception and sacrifice. Feelings of betrayal, backlash from the sensationalistic media and threats of blackmail send them down a hard road filled with tough decisions.
They aren't your ordinary rock stars. They're radical rock stars. And they have a big story to tell.


Character bios:



Tommy Blade:   Guitar god.  Rising star.  Blond Adonis.   A man with a secret.   In control of everything in his life.  A hard rock guitar player with no intention of changing bands or the genre of the music he loves to play – until he meets mega-talented punk rock singer Angel Garcia.  Once they meet, it’s like a match to gasoline.  He struggles to find the balance between the woman he loves and the man who sets his soul on fire.  He leaves his hard rock roots behind, and becomes The Prince of Punk Rock.







Jessi Blade:  Rocker chick. Fashionista.  Determined.  Strong-willed.  Clothing designer.   Her loyalty to Tommy is steadfast and she guards his secret.  Dedicated to the band.  She’s trying to make a name for herself as a fashion designer, but she can’t tear herself away from the limelight of the stage long enough to launch her rock and roll clothing line.  Her day to day life is what most people dream about.  Fiercely loyal to Tommy, but falling hard for Angel Garcia.  She always knew Tommy needed  man in his life, and she loves him enough to share him, but she’s not going to take a back seat anyone.






Angel Garcia:  Born superstar. Destined for fame.  A showman.  Sex personified.  Perfectionist.   A hopeless romantic.  He has a voice that can shatter glass and bring you to your knees.  He feeds off the energy of the crowd like a drug.  A soux chef in his family’s restaurant by day, a punk rock sensation by night.  He’s a man who knows what he wants and goes after it – and he wants Tommy Blade.



Excerpt:

The faces changed since the last time he was there, but the intention was still the same. It wasn’t a place to socialize or partake in camaraderie or drop in for a drink on your way home. It was meeting place for men interested in casual sex. The backroom served as a shanty for a quick encounter. You could stop in, get your rocks off and be on your way in half an hour. It was a smorgasbord of testosterone, a buffet of muscle and beefcake.
Men flocked around him as soon as he walked through the door. They always did. A guy once told him that it was the mixture of his rugged jaw and strong upper body, offset by the innocence of his big blue eyes that made him so attractive. The ladies always said it was his long blond hair and the guitar.

Sandy B's Review:

This Punk Prince will Rock You!

What if you (Tommy Blade) were a up and coming gorgeous rock star?  What if you had an equally gorgeous wife (Jessi Blade) who loved and supported you in anything and everything you do?  What if you weren’t the type to pick up groupies because you and your wife love each other unconditionally? What IF there was just 1 little thing – 1 little monkey wrench in this rock and roll marriage?  That thing being that Tommy has a thing for hot sweaty men.  Thus far Jessi has been able to act like it’s not a big deal.  Like it’s not going to break apart their marriage?  Would you stay?  Would you be able to share the man you love?

Tommy Blade is on the brink of stardom.  When Angel Garcia of Immortal Angel needs a lead guitarist, it seems a natural fit to bring Tommy Blade on board.  Instantly, there is an instant attraction between Tommy and Angel.  Tommy is an all American type, from a close family, who has kept his “lifestyle” secret from them.  He adores his wife but the connection he feels with Angel is undeniable.  Angel is out and proud.  A no holds barred type who leaves it all on the stage after every performance.  He will not compromise with his music or with his heart.

Let me start off by saying that I do not go in for the M/M stories. Usually I do not read them at all.  However, the teasers on this one were irresistible.  I have to admit that I was sucked in.  Even though I thought it would be a pile of crap – there was genuine romance here. There is deep affection. The sex is hot but believable.  Jessi loves her husband so much that she is willing to allow Tommy to be who he is - regardless that it is not the norm in most marriages.  At first Tommy fights his attraction to Angel but it is soon apparent that this is not just passing fancy.  The feelings here are deep and real.  The attraction smolders.  Jessi and Angel form a truce because of their mutual love for Tommy.

The road to love does not run smoothly.  There are certainly bumps along the way.  I loved Jessi’s spunk, her willingness to go out on a limb. Tommy is conflicted by his love for Jessi and Angel.  Angel is sweet and has this habit of saying sexy things in Spanish.  He is yummy!  Surprisingly enough, Jessi starts having feelings for Angel herself.  Angel is not having any of it.  He cares for Jessi but she is not his flavor.  An old foe comes out of the past to wreck havoc with the group’s future. 

How will their friends react to this unconventional relationship?  Can these three lovers find a way to co-exist?  Will fame destroy everything they hold near and dear?  No way I’m telling you.  What I will tell you is that I really enjoyed this read and will definitely 1-Click Radical Rock Stars #2.  


About the Author:


Jenna Galicki



Jenna Galicki is a strong advocate for LGBT rights and marriage equality. She volunteers with God's Love We Deliver, delivering meals to people with HIV and AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. She actively raises money and participates in AIDS Walk New York and is a proud sponsor of Children International.


She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband and three dogs. She's a Rottweiler enthusiast and an avid music buff. Elaborate stories and fictional characters are her constant companions. When she's not hunched over a computer breathing life to these strong souls through the written word, you can find her front row at a rock concert.

Follow Jenna Galicki, she would love to hear from you:
Twitter: @jennagalicki


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Other books by Jenna Galicki:


Jealousy


Hailed as Will & Grace meets Sex & the City, follow two best friends, a gay man and a straight woman, as they endure heartbreak, jealousy and tragedy while searching to find someone to love who can handle their intense bond.



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Friday, February 14, 2014

***Sandy B's Interview with Jenna Galicki - Author of The Prince of Punk Rock



Hi Jenna.  Thank you so much for agreeing to let me pick your brain.  I’m very excited about your next release and want our readers to get to know you a little better.
Did you always want to be a writer?
No. I always wanted to be a veterinarian.  Sadly, it was a dream I never pursued.
About eight years ago, I decided to put one of the short stories that I had bouncing around in my head, down on paper.  It turned into a full length novel, and I haven't stopped writing since.

How do you react to a bad review of one of your books?
Well, luckily, reviewers have been very kind.  But, as long as the person wasn't rude, I would view it as a constructive critique.

Are the names of the characters in your novels important?  Do you have a special way of choosing them? 
Names have to fit the character and they have to be period specific. I figure out the year my characters were born, then I search for the most popular baby names for that year, and pick one.

Same question for your title?
Titles usually pick themselves.  They'll just pop out at me from the page. Sometimes a book doesn't have a title until the very end.

Your upcoming release Prince of Punk Rock is about a bisexual rock star.  Who inspired him? 
I can't really say anyone inspired any of my characters. They are purely fictitious and they're people my imagination just congers up.  Once I start writing them, they take on their own personality.  They often go through transformations and end up very different from the character I started out writing.

Inquiring minds want to know what’s next?  Tell us about your current Work in Progress? 
I am currently writing Radical Rock Stars Book Two. It's a continuation of The Prince of Punk Rock, Radical Rock Stars Book One.  Book One is not a cliff hanger, but their story isn't over yet.  They have a big story to tell, and it needed two books.  Book Three will focus on the bass player and Book Four will focus on the drummer.   Do you want to know the title of Book Two, as well as a synopsis?  Well, you're just going to have to buy The Prince of Punk Rock, Radical Rock Stars Book One, because you'll find that info at the back of the book.  J 
Add The Prince of Punk Rock to your TBR list:  http://bit.ly/1jjadTg

This is your 2nd release - what would you say you've learned from Book #1 “Jealousy” to Book #2 “Prince of Punk Rock”?
The most important thing I learned is to have beta readers.  It's astounding how something you may have thought was very clearly represented, was misinterpreted or overlooked by the reader.  Betas make it better!  J

Make sure to follow Jenna!  All her links are below.
The Book Blog will be doing a review and giveaway upon release of The Prince of Punk Rock.




Tuesday, October 1, 2013

***Promo Post and Giveaway*** Jealousy by Jenna Galicki



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TITLE – Jealousy
AUTHOR – Jenna Galicki
RELEASE DATE – July 3, 2013
GENRE – Contemporary Romance

BOOK DESCRIPTION –

When Heather Cooper married Peter, she thought that she had finally found someone who could handle the inseparable bond she shares with her gay best friend, Justin Perrotta. It’s only a matter of time, however, before jealousy rears its ugly head and Peter’s true feelings emerge. He starts drinking and his erratic behavior threatens their marriage.

Burned by an ex-boyfriend, Justin refuses to open his heart to love again. Wild relationships and one night stands leave him lonely and unfulfilled, even though he will not admit it. He finds love when he least expects it, but his fear of commitment threatens to ruin the best thing that has ever happened to him.

In this modern day ‘Will and Grace’ meets ‘Sex and the City’, two best friends, a straight woman and a gay man, struggle to find someone to love as much as they love each other.


Excerpt-
Justin lay on the cold, hard operating table with his arms outstretched. He looked like he
was being crucified. A large round light blared down on him, like a giant sun. A nurse
methodically attached an IV to his right arm and another strapped a blood pressure cuff to his left. A third nurse hooked him up to an EKG machine, and yet another nurse counted out surgical instruments and placed them on a tray. The light reflected off of the highly polished implements like a mirror, and temporarily blinded him. One of the other nurses turned on a monitor behind his head, and its constant beeping rang in his ears. His heart pounded in his chest and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. Again, he wished he took the sedative.

Justin looked from face to unrecognizable face. They all looked the same behind pale
blue masks and surgical caps. At last he found a pair of bright green eyes smiling at him. He forgot that Kenny was next to him, holding his hand.

Kenny stroked it with reassurance. “Everything’s fine, honey. I’m right here. Just take a
couple of deep breaths.”

The anesthesiologist asked Justin several questions. He watched the movements of the
anesthesiologist’s hands as they prepared the narcotic that would render him unconscious. The doctor inserted the needle into a tiny jar of fluid and pulled the plunger back. Clear liquid filled the barrel of the syringe, and the doctor held it up to the light to examine its contents. He depressed the plunger slightly, and a small squirt of the drug shot out the top of the needle and into the air. It took the doctor eight seconds, at most, to fill the syringe, but to Justin, it felt like an hour.

The anesthesiologist held up the syringe with a gloved hand. “Are you ready, Mr.
Perrotta?”

Justin turned to Kenny. “Make sure you take care of Heather, in case . . .”

“Don’t you worry about anything, honey.”

The anesthesia traveled through Justin’s veins. He tried to blink, but his lids were too
heavy. As he drifted off into unconsciousness, his last thoughts were of Heather.

Meet Heather Cooper – 

Somewhat insecure and emotionally fragile on the outside, she battles the injustices and heartache the world throws at her with an inner strength she doesn't realize she possesses.   Sexually free and uninhibited, her marriage lacks the love and passion she craves.   Loyal, kindhearted and caring, she’s always ready to fight to the death to defend her best friend, Justin.

Meet Justin Perrotta - 

Relentlessly bullied as a child, he triumphed over ridicule.  Now, confident and assertive, he credits his transformation to his best friend, Heather.  Forever indebted to her, he shields and protects her.   Shattered by betrayal and afraid to love again, he guards his sensitive heart with promiscuity.  
ABOUT THE AUTHOR –

 I am a newly published author of adult contemporary romance, geared toward male/male romance.

My debut novel, Jealousy, is a modern day 'Will & Grace' meets 'Sex & the City' - only hotter. A reviewer recently gave me a a tremendous compliment by comparing it to 'Jane Austen' meets '50 Shades".

In Jealousy, I am blending genres, in that it has both m/f and m/m romance. I am introducing the reader to m/m romance, in a way that is tender, touching and loving. I want to make m/m romance novels mainstream in the literary industry. I want to take it from the back shelf and put it on the front shelf. I want to walk into a major retail book store and see boy meets boy, right along side boy meets girl.

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