Get Lost in the news for "Intelligence"

Everything he touches turns to sexy.
Actor Josh Holloway is confirmed lead
for the CBS pilot of Intelligence...
none of this would exist without
JOHN DIXON'S MARVELOUS BRAIN!
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(Ha ha. See what I did there, with the title?) 

We've got great and exciting news for Troublemaker John Dixon! His novel Dissident caught the eye of CBS, who picked up the rights to it as the new series Intelligence. Now it's been booked for a pilot episode, with Lost alum Josh Holloway starring as the lead.

This is such big news and a great publicity boost for John. Just google any of the following terms--Intelligence--Josh Holloway--John Dixon--and you'll see the internet explode with articles. You can of course, read the awesome news from the author himself...

...I personally learned about it first through Buzzfeed and Uproxx and all of those fun pop culture websites. Which means it's on the internet, it's out there, and it's ready to be devoured by the masses.

In the meantime, I'd like to give everyone a pleasant reminder that although the news articles say Dissident is unpublished, it won't be for long. You'll see it in print January 2014 from Simon and Schuster.

CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN! 

Troublemakers Shake it Up!

Yesss! We will take over the publishing world!
Anchorman gif via Funny or Die

It's been quite a while since our last post, but I'm happy to share with you all the good news about our fabulous Troublemakers!!

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CONGRATULATIONS to 

Joe Campbell||Jo Crosier||Jennifer Della'Zanna|| William Fay||Priscilla Kissinger||and||Chris Von Halle for completing their Masters of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University! 

GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE! -Ignatius Loyola

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CONGRATULATIONS to 

Joe Campbell

on the release of his book, Thanksgiving at Auntee-Mama's House, available at Amazon.com!

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CONGRATULATIONS to 

Jo Crosier, aka Rachell Nichole

on the release of her book, Spicy with a side of Cranberry Sauce, available at Loose Id, Amazon, B&N

as well as Queen of Hearts, available at Amazon and B&N!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS to

JOHN DIXON

whose book Dissident was acquired by Simon & Schuster for a January 2014 release! If you missed it, the book was also purchased by CBS as the upcoming TV series Intelligence! Click the pic for more!

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Great things are sure to keep on coming for this awesome group of writers. Stick around and we'll update you on every success and adventure we have along the way! Thanks for your support!!!

John Dixon--stirring up some trouble!

Some awesome news re: one of our own, author John Dixon: 

Click the screencap for the official announcement from Deadline Hollywood.

CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN!!

For more of the fabulous John Dixon, head over to The Dark Flibbertigibbet.

Release! Scheherazade and the Library of Pergamum

For most of last year, I wrote and edited for Black Chicken Studios on a game called 1931: Scheherazade and the Library of Pergamum. And now it's out!

We're really proud of it, and everyone in the world should play it. You can read more about it on my main blog here, or you can go to www.ScheherazadeGame.com!

And tell us what you think!

What kind of reader are you?

This article discovered via Flipboard, an awesome app for Ipad

First and foremost, writers are readers. This fun little guide from The Atlantic Wire breaks down reading habits and offers tongue-in-cheek book recommendations. Although it doesn't dive into the correlation between reading and writing, I bet you'll find a way to see how your reading style influences your writing habits if you think through it.

I'm a Delayed Onset Reader #1. Read the definition here. This probably indicates my perfectionism when it comes to my own writing as well as my issues with time management. Reverence is a form of procrastination! :)

What type of reader are you? How does your reading style impact your writing style?  Be sure to post your answers in the comments.

Quotes about Troublemakers

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers… The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things. They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” -Steve Jobs

Look who's making trouble!

Available August 21st from Loose Id!
Cover by Tibbs Design.

Congratulations to author Rachell Nichole, whose book An Affair Across Times Square launches August 21st! This brazen and sexy erotic romance is sure to cause a stir for readers everywhere, and you'll see why:

Layla Morgan is tired of getting into trouble, and getting hurt. And she fears her wild nature is going to strike yet again. But maybe this time, she's finally met the guy that can stand close enough to touch her inner flames, and not get burned. The man across Times Square seems enthralled by her wildness instead of scared in the face of it. He can't seem to look away as she shows him just how much fun she can have… with herself.

After one glance of silky skin and talented fingers, Tyler Lachlan doesn't stand a chance of resisting the delicious distraction of the mystery woman from the Marietta Hotel. He's sure there's more to her than her sultry voice and mahogany thighs, but he doesn't know if he's willing to risk his career to find out.

Could what began as a voyeuristic affair across Times Square develop into something more? 

Read the first chapter here!  By the book here! And check out this awesome promotional video from the author herself:

  

Rachell's also been busy on the blogosphere! Check out her guests posts, shout-outs, and author appearances:

• Emma Lai Writes
• Sally Bosco
• Out of the Lock Box
• Herding the Dragon
• Anita Laydon Miller's Blog
• Kristina Elyse Butke
• The Long and Short Reviews
• Rachel Leigh

We'll keep you updated, since there will certainly be more to come! In the meantime, you can buy the book here! 

We wish you tons of success, Rachell!

For more of the wonderful Rachell Nichole:

• Visit her on Facebook
• Add her to your circles on Google +
• Follow her blog, The Divas of Desire, featuring authors Nona Raines and Danica St. Como
• Check out her out on Loose Id
• Subscribe to her YouTube channel
• Visit her official author site,  RachelleNichole.com