BLOG TOUR – GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY: “Black Dog Blues” by Rhys Ford
Boys in our Books is SUPER excited to welcome back Rhys Ford as she discusses the rerelease of her book, “Black Dog Blues”!
A few years ago, I wrote an urban fantasy called Black Dog Blues. When the book simmered and boiled in my brain, there were a few things I wanted to have in this book: An elf who was unapologetically bisexual and raised human, blood, gore, guns and monsters.I’d released it into the wilds of self-pubbing—mostly because there wasn’t a place for him then— and Kai did pretty well.
Then, one day at a yarn store, Elizabeth North of Dreamspinner Press fame, started talking about a new venture they were trying out—DSP Publications, DSP’s boutique genre imprint. Long story short, Elizabeth asked if I’d submit Black Dog Blues, I did and now, here we are—with Kai making his way into the mainstream.
Repackaged and gone over again for red squiggles, Black Dog Blues is getting a re-release on February 3rd and I can’t be more excited. The story is the same but Anne Cain rocked me a new cover, more in line with the urban fantasy feel of that genre and I’ve had a chance to kick a few of the tires I wanted to kick in editing. The biggest thing about this re-release is that Kai is going out there again and I can put his sequel firmly into my queue.
So to celebrate Black Dog Blues’ re-release, I’m holding a 12 stop blog tour where YOU can win a dragon. Well, a stuffed dragon. Who’s kind of goofy. And much less terrifying than the one Kai ran into. Leave a comment or use the widget the blog’s provided and enter to win one of these plush dragons! International welcome. Dragons for all. Mostly because man, they’re HUGE and take up a lot of space in the guest room.
As an added bonus, be sure to collect ALL of the Black Dog Blues trading cards and return to my blog rhysford.com at the end of the tour for a special giveaway. You’ll need the cards to enter. Winner will be chosen randomly from entrants with the correct answers.
Black Dog Blues Trading Card
These fine collectibles showcase some of the many creatures and inhabitants of Kai Gracen world. Just like life, there are no true good or evil creatures. It’s just that some of them are more wicked and deadlier than others.
If you’ve already read Black Dog Blues, thank you. REALLY. Thank you. You rock and you’ve made Black Dog Blues a success and got it notice. I cannot say thank you enough. No need to re-buy the book but if you’d left a review on Amazon—and have the time—repost it onto the new listing. Unlike Goodreads, re-release reviews don’t carry over. *grins*
If you haven’t read Black Dog Blues, ah—Kai really is my special precious, growly kitten. I adore writing him. I adore writing his world and man, there’s so many places to go with his story. I’m really looking forward to digging in.
Thank you again for letting my snarling elf have a space on your ebook reader. You all rock. Thank you.
Black Dog Blues Blurb
Ever since being part of the pot in a high-stakes poker game, elfin outcast Kai Gracen figures he used up his good karma when Dempsey, a human Stalker, won the hand and took him in. Following the violent merge of Earth and Underhill, the human and elfin races are left with a messy, monster-ridden world, and Stalkers are the only cavalry willing to ride to someone’s rescue when something shadowy appears.
It’s a hard life but one Kai likes—filled with bounty, a few friends, and most importantly, no other elfin around to remind him of his past. And killing monsters is easy. Especially since he’s one himself.
But when a sidhe lord named Ryder arrives in San Diego, Kai is conscripted to do a job for Ryder’s fledgling Dawn Court. It’s supposed to be a simple run up the coast during dragon-mating season to retrieve a pregnant human woman seeking sanctuary. Easy, quick, and best of all, profitable. But Kai ends up in the middle of a deadly bloodline feud he has no hope of escaping.
No one ever got rich being a Stalker. But then few of them got old either and it doesn’t look like Kai will be the exception.
Purchase Black Dog Blues at DSP Publications
Black Dog Blues is also available on Amazon and other fine eTailers.
Tour Information
3 Chicks After Dark
About Rhys Ford
Rhys Ford was born and raised in Hawai’i then wandered off to see the world. After chewing through a pile of books, a lot of odd food, and a stray boyfriend or two, Rhys eventually landed in San Diego, which is a very nice place but seriously needs more rain.
Rhys admits to sharing the house with three cats of varying degrees of black fur and a ginger cairn terrorist. Rhys is also enslaved to the upkeep a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, a Toshiba laptop, and an overworked red coffee maker.
My Blog: http://www.rhysford.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhys.ford.author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rhys_Ford
And at the Starbucks down the street. No really, they’re 24/7. And a drive-thru. It’s like heaven.
My books can be purchased, folded and first chapters read at Dreamspinner Press. http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com
Love the trading card! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
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I love the dragon. And the card. I’m really looking forward to reading Black Dog Blues.
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I’m really looking forward to reading Black Dog Blues!
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I read Black Dog Blues in his first publication and really liked it.
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Love the cover! Great card to!
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Collected my card and really excited for this book!
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Once and future reader of Black Dog Blues. Really love to have a dragon!
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Another great trading card! This tour is lots of fun. Thanks!
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Counting down the days! I love the trading cards – might end up printing them out on card stock to keep!
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I love all of Rhys’ books ~ can’t wait to read this one!
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It will be lovely going back to Kai’s world!
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Looking forward to this. I have become addicted to your books.
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I loved Black Dog Blues but I think I might buy the new version just for that cover :D
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Great blog tour can’t wait for the next stop.
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I am soooo glad to see Black Dog Blues available again. Fun tour too.
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Woot! Finally caught up with the tour…Black Dog Blues rocks!
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Love the trading cards
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Growly kittens are my favorite kind! I’m truly looking forward to reading BDB!!!
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So great to see this being re-released, fantastic read.
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These cards are super fun. Thanks! :-)
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I love dragons. They seem to be my current reading obsession. So thanks for the opportunity to win one.
K
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I love these trading cards. And, oh yeah, Kai really rocks.
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These cards are cool :) Ah, you are so clever ;)
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I always enjoy your blog tours. They’re so interactive.
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Awesomesauce!
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This is a great story. Looking forward to the sequel.
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I love the trading cards!
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I can’t wait to meet Kai!
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Can’t wait – book preordered!
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Missed this first time round, pre order in, can’t wait!
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Sounds great, thank you!!!
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Catching up with the tour! :)
penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com
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Looking forward to reading! The trading card is a cute idea.
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sewer crocs??? ok….don’t think we have them in Australia ;)
….I “could” be wrong…
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Love these trading cards. And the dragon is adorable! Read Kai’s story back when it came out. Think I’ll have to drag it out of storage and reread… again..LOL
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This blog tour has made the world Rhys created seem so real, thank you for a chance to win one of those dragons :)
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