{"id":1680,"date":"2012-04-23T17:45:05","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T00:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.emlynley.com\/blog\/?p=1680"},"modified":"2012-04-23T17:56:37","modified_gmt":"2012-04-24T00:56:37","slug":"ethan-day-revisits-pipers-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.emlynley.com\/blog\/ethan-day-revisits-pipers-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethan Day Revisits Piper’s Point"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today’s guest Ethan Day tells about drawing on his own memories while writing <\/em>At Piper’s Point,<\/strong>\u00a0why it’s one of his favorite backlist titles, and why you should give it a read.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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When thinking about the books from my backlist one still stands out as a favorite for me \u2013 at least in the sense that I feel like it hits on multiple levels and is an overall, well written book.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Writing At Piper\u2019s Point<\/em> was tricky for me, as I had some of my own personal demons about my relationship with my grandmother mixed up in there along with Cassidy\u2019s guilt over his relationship with Sadie. That personal stake made it a difficult book for me to write at times. I\u2019ve always been a master of avoidance when it comes to all things emo \u2013 unless the emotion is laughing and having a good time. : ) That made the writing time longer and more grueling for me. I did a lot of whimpering and whining with this one, praying for the day it would be finished already. Not the typical reaction one wants to have when working on a story, lol. I also usually prefer writing in first person. It\u2019s a more personal experience for me to write that way. I chose third here, I think subconsciously, because it allowed me to maintain a tiny bit more distance. I could deal with all of Cassidy\u2019s issues without falling all the way down the rabbit hole myself.<\/p>\n

I was worried throughout the entire writing process, wondering how people would handle the fact this story didn\u2019t lead with humor, considering all the books I\u2019d released prior to Piper\u2019s had. Don\u2019t get me wrong, there\u2019s plenty of intended comedy within the page\u2019s of Cassidy\u2019s story, but I also had quite a bit of yin to that comedy yang included. There was a great deal of sadness weighing on his shoulders, a lot of regret his character carried around with him which provided moments of light and dark. In the end, I think those sad moments enhanced the comical ones, making a more emotionally fulfilling read.<\/p>\n

Another misconception many people have had prior to reading the book was the assumption that there was a lot of bed hopping, which isn\u2019t the case at all. Cassidy does end up surrounded by men, most of whom he\u2019s been involved with romantically in the past, but their presence within the story is really more about support and perhaps providing a mirror for Cassidy \u2013 a real-life parade of his past coming back to haunt him, of you will. : ) At Piper\u2019s Point<\/em> is very much a romance, a love story about forgiveness and acceptance of you are and of those people around you who may not be perfect, but are there to love and support you nevertheless.<\/p>\n

You can find the e-book available through Loose-id as well as most if not all the retailers. The link below will take you to the books page of my website where you\u2019ll find many purchasing options. I\u2019m also happy to report that MLR Press will be releasing a print edition in May!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find a blurb and excerpt below \u2013 I hope those who haven\u2019t read At Piper\u2019s Point will give it a try!
\nFor Buy Links Visit My Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Blurb<\/strong><\/span>:
\nTen years and many boyfriends later, Cassidy Winters finally returns to the ancestral home of his grandmother, Sadie Hart, despite the best efforts of his father to prevent it. Cassidy’s plans of a quiet, seaside ceremony to wish a final farewell to Sadie quickly unravel as interruptions run roughshod beginning with Neil who walks out of the ocean and straight into Cassidy\u2019s bed. The dominos topple one by one when the little dog he rescues from the hounds of hell brings him to Ben, the hunky vet who rescues Cassidy right back. News of his arrival spreads faster than Cassidy\u2019s legs, bringing his boyhood friend and first love Nate Sommers to his doorstep \u2013 leaving Cassidy spiraling into a multi-layered love snafu. As if the island wasn\u2019t getting crowded enough for Cassidy\u2019s good taste and bad decisions, best friends Ollie and Spencer arrive in time to witness the uninvited return of Cassidy\u2019s most recent ex, Teddy, who\u2019s refusing to stay dumped. <\/em><\/p>\n

Fists fly and all hell breaks loose amid mojitos and martinis as Cassidy finds himself planning a huge party to celebrate Sadie’s life. Accusations are aimed as arguments and libidos boil over, but even through the chaos Cassidy knows exactly what he wants. While he’s certainly willing, he isn\u2019t sure if he’s ready or able for love and life…At Pipers Point.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nRead an Excerpt:
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As Nate slowly worked his way down Cassidy\u2019s abs, the tiny hint of stubble dug into his skin. Cassidy held his breath, his entire body going taut as Nate\u2019s hot mouth took him all the way in.<\/p>\n

\u201cFuck,\u201d Cassidy whispered, placing a hand on the back of Nate\u2019s head, urging him back down.<\/p>\n

Nate growled as he sucked Cassidy, who wasn\u2019t quite sure whether this was a good idea, then decided he didn\u2019t care as Nate\u2019s tongue worked over the head of his dick.<\/p>\n

Cassidy\u2019s eyes popped open, and he jerked his head back up, hearing a gasp and a thud. Natalie was standing in the kitchen one hand over her eyes, the other over her mouth with a basket of bread turned on its side at her feet.<\/p>\n

\u201cHoly shit!\u201d Cassidy screamed, which triggered Nate\u2019s enthusiasm, and had him sucking more intensely, obviously misinterpreting the exclamation. Cassidy could feel his eyes rolling back into his head due to Nate\u2019s renewed vigor, so he kicked Nate hard in the gut, yelling out in pain as Nate uncontrollably clamped down a little too hard with his teeth.<\/p>\n

Nate choked on Cassidy as Natalie squealed, \u201cI\u2019m sooo sorry!\u201d<\/p>\n

Nate stood straight up at his mother\u2019s voice, and Cassidy bumped one of the beer bottles while trying to hop down off the counter. Fumbling to grab the beer, he lost his balance and rolled off the far side of the island. Dog barked as Cassidy hit the floor with a thud while somehow managing to not spill a drop.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh my goodness\u2026 I,\u201d Natalie mumbled as Cassidy poked his head up over the top of the island just in time to see her flailing about, eyes shut tight.<\/p>\n

She slammed into the door, letting out a squeak as she spun around in a circle.<\/p>\n

\u201cChrist, Mom, be careful!\u201d Nate said, scrambling to zip up his shorts while trying to kick Cassidy his clothes.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you mind me,\u201d Natalie said, finding the doorway. \u201cGo back to doing\u2026 Oh goodness me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShit,\u201d Nate whispered as Natalie tore down the steps, disappearing from view.<\/p>\n

Cassidy was on all fours and naked as a jaybird, staring up at Nate while gathering up his undies and gym shorts. He was beyond mortified, and his entire body was already slightly stiff. His dick throbbed for all the wrong reasons as Nate helped him up off the floor. Cassidy covered his bits with the clothes in his hands but peeked down to make sure his johnson was still attached, relieved that, despite the teeth marks, he didn\u2019t appear to be bleeding.<\/p>\n

\u201cChrist, Cassidy,\u201d Nate said, taking a step forward. \u201cI\u2019m so sorry. Let me see it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cassidy stepped back, holding up his hand for Nate to stay back. \u201cI\u2019m fine.\u201d He twisted his body, listening to his spine crack a few times as he attempted to compose himself. \u201cIt\u2019s fine as well.\u201d He checked out his dick. \u201cSlightly traumatized\u2026and hopefully not scarred for life, but still attached.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh God, I\u2019m really\u2026 I mean, you kicked me so hard that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Cassidy smiled weakly while walking backward toward the hallway. \u201cRight, exactly\u2026 I should\u2026go.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me help\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo!\u201d Cassidy said, holding up his hands, inadvertently exposing himself. Realizing his error, he whipped his hands back, covering his business. \u201cI\u2019m fine\u2026 All good. Just going to go ice my crotch.\u201d<\/p>\n

He turned and hobbled out of the kitchen, not realizing his ass was exposed, as all his attention was currently placed on his dick. He silently gave thanks that he wasn\u2019t currently strapped down, being medevaced to a hospital with his dick sitting in a beer cooler packed in dry ice.<\/p>\n

As he slowly climbed the stairs, he looked upward and vowed in Scarlett O\u2019Hara-like fashion, \u201cAs God is my witness, I shall never kick a man who\u2019s got my dick in his mouth again.\u201d<\/p>\n


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