Another Freebie!

     GOOOD MOORning romancers, writers, smut peddlers and gutter snipes! It’s a glorious morning in sunny Florida, well...except the sun isn't up yet. I've been having a great time here, even though I've been busier than a one-armed paper hanger in a butt kicking contest.

     As I mentioned before, I've been here helping a good friend of mine cope with a rather serious shoulder surgery. When one lives on a ranch with eighteen horses, fifteen dogs (seven of which are only nine weeks old), and six cats, is it any wonder the poor woman needs a helping hand? So yes, I've been busy, but happy.

     So happy that I have decided that I am going to move to Florida! Since being here I have fallen in love with this little spot on the map. The tropical flora and fauna, the friendly faces and most importantly, the peace and quiet, something that I never get in Atlanta. I've decided I want that, badly. Okay, the hot redneck men running around with next to nothing on. Riding on horses bareback along the side of the road doesn't hurt either.

     Today I am posting another freebie story. I know, I know, I’m overdue for one, but I finally got it. However, there is a reason. 

     Not too long ago I submitted a novel to a publisher that I really, really wanted to work with. This was a novel that I worked on and worked on. It was a labor of love. It was shot down and none too nicely I might add. Yeah, it hurt. Fuck, it hurt a lot. After that…well let’s just say the voices in my head went away. Silence. Nothing. Nada.

     I tried several times with no results. I decided not to push it and see what happened. Some of you may remember that I did a post of Facebook saying that I wasn't going to write anymore because it wasn’t worth the time I put into it. That was because nothing was coming; just dead silence.

     So I decided to push it and see what happens. Trust me, it wasn't good. Real crap, if I were to be completely honest. I let it rest feeling totally frustrated. Then yesterday…I was trying to push through and do a short for F. Leonora Soloman, who had requested a short for her upcoming anthology. It was a struggle. I used to be able to whip out five-thousand words without a problem. Bam, a one day deal and done. I tried everything. It was utterly useless. What I had written was so bad that it was painful to re-read.

     Determined, I put on some music. Hit YouTube for inspiration. Since I was doing something different, a horse type story I put on some K.D. Lang. Then there it was… a song that she did in conjunction with Jane Siberry, Calling All Angels. I had completely forgotten about that tune. I remember loving it all those years ago. Guess what? I heard a voice. It was faint at first. I listened again to the song and the voice came through loud and clear.

     The story flowed easily. In under an hour I had it. I waited to re-read it just to make sure it wasn't total shit. Then I read it again. You be the judge. I have posted it here as a free read and a thank you to everyone who has pushed and supported me through this difficult time in my writing. While reading this short story I suggest that you follow the link and listen to this wonderful piece of music as you read it to get the full impact. I only ask that you let me know how you liked it. Either here or on Facebook or Goodreads or where ever.

    Calling All Angels with K.D. Lang and Jane Siberry
                                              Calling...PDF
                                              Calling...RTF

     A quick side note here. If you have not picked up a copy of Hawk ‘n’ Harley please do so. It is going to fund my move to Florida. Yeah, I’m not above begging.
                                Hawk 'n' Harley 

     Later taters! 
     Max ;-)