Our First Christmas

To provide a little counter-balance to the angst of that last one, how about a snippet from Padrig talking about his first Christmas with Nick?

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The Holiday After

This is a short outtake from Sins of Another.  Padrig was generally a very private character, it took rather a lot to drag most of his story out of him.  And even then he preferred to gloss over some of the details.  Nick is rather less reticent (probably owing to his years of living in NYC).  This is Nick's story about "the holiday after."  

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"Sins of Another" latest review

While I'm here, have you seen the latest review for "Sins"? It's right here:
http://sean-norris.com/?p=2221

"Sins of Another" giveaway

Thank you to all the entrants of the Sins of Another Blog Tour contest.  Winners will be contacted shortly!

"Sins of Another" Blog Tour Wrap-up

It has now been one month since Sins of Another "hit the shelves" as it were.  I've had a great time visiting with fellow literary bloggers.  I want to offer my deepest gratitude to J.R. Loveless, Elizabeth Noble, Kim Fielding, Andy Gordon, Sarah Madison, Anne Barwell, and Lex Chase for hosting me at their blogs.

If you've been following the blog tour (and several Sins related posts here) you'll have seen clues to the Sins of Another giveaway contest.  Now's the time to gather up the clues and submit your answers (via email so nobody else peeks!)

I've made it easy - all you have to do is follow the blog tour contest "map" here - http://jessicaskyedavies.blogspot.com/search/label/contests

And since this is the final tour stop, one last clue to add:

Padrig’s mate Freddie is an “accountant or actuary kind of thing” for this venerable London institution, nicknamed The Old Lady.

Now, once you've collected all the clues, email your answers to jessicaskyedavies@gmail.com.  Those with the most correct answers will be the winners and will be contacted/announced within seven days of this posting.  

Let's do this again when the next book comes out (hint, hint!) shall we?

Blog Tour Stop #7 - Lex Chase

The final "away" stop in the Sins of Another blog tour is with the lovely Lex Chase.  She did a wonderful interview of me, we talked about Sins and Possession as well as personal life, music, and defining romance.

Catch one of the final clues in the giveaway contest as well.

http://nomadchronicle.com/blog/sins-of-another-asks-the-hard-questions/

Blog Tour Stop #6 - Anne Barwell

The penultimate stop in my Sins of Another Blog Tour is with Anne Barwell.  I'm visiting her to talk about what being a writer means to me.  Also, another clue in the giveaway!

http://annebarwell.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/welcome-jessica-skye-davies/

Sins of Another review

Another really nice review for Sins of Another is in.  Visit Hearts on Fire to read more:

http://heartsonfirereviews.com/?p=20251

Blog Tour Stop #5 - Sarah Madison

Hello again, dearies.  Sarah Madison's got an interview with me over on her blog today, so come along and visit!

http://www.sarahmadisonfiction.com/2013/05/jessica-skye-davies-talks-about-sins-of-another/#

You'll also want to stop back this Saturday (May 11) when Sarah is visiting us here for an interview and to talk a bit about Boys of Summer. 

For my birthday

Today is my 30th birthday (aka 2nd Annual 29th) and since it happens to be a gorgeous spring day as well, I'm going to give another free answer in my Sins of Another giveaway contest.

Sins of Another contest!

Between now and May 29, 2013 I’ll be including clues in my blog tour stops and my own blog entries to references made within Sins of Another. 

Here’s how it works: You get the clue from the blog posts and keep track of the answers on your own.  After the last clue has been posted (May 29, 2013), email me at jessicaskyedavies@gmail.com

Make sure you follow the blog tour over the next couple months as I’ll be giving away swag bags, a goodie hamper, and a copy of Sins of Another.

This week’s clue: 

Here’s lookin’ at you, kid.  This iconic actor was well known for his cool demeanor and is often shown wearing a trench coat and fedora.  Padrig’s counselor, Jarrod, wears a vintage fedora that reminds Padrig of the actor.  Name the actor.

Answer: 

Humphrey Bogart

Blog Tour Stop #4 - Andy Gordon

Come on over and visit me today on Andy Gordon's blog.  I've brought Krist and Trevor along for a chat!  Also, remember to catch the latest clue in the giveaway :)

http://andrewqgordon.com/2013/05/04/author-profile-jessica-skye-davies/

Contest info: http://jessicaskyedavies.blogspot.com/2013/04/sins-of-another-giveaway-contest.html

Thanks for hosting us, Andy!

Blog Tour Stop #3 - Kim Fielding

It's stop three on my blog tour today!  Visit Kim Fielding's blog and check out the next stop on the Sins of Another Blog Tour, including the "soundtrack" to Sins of Another.  Also remember to pick up the giveaway clue while you're there. 

http://kfieldingwrites.blogspot.com/2013/04/please-welcome-jessica-skye-davies.html

Giveaway information: http://jessicaskyedavies.blogspot.com/2013/04/sins-of-another-giveaway-contest.html

Thanks again, Kim!

"Sins of Another" release day!

Here we go!  Today Sins of Another is officially released, and it's already got a good review from MM Good Book Reviews.

To celebrate, I'm going to give a free answer in the Sins of Another Blog Tour giveaway contest.  For information about the contest, go here.

Sins of Another contest!

Between now and May 29, 2013 I’ll be including clues in my blog tour stops and my own blog entries to references made within Sins of Another. 

Here’s how it works: You get the clue from the blog posts and keep track of the answers on your own.  After the last clue has been posted (May 29, 2013), email me at jessicaskyedavies@gmail.com

Make sure you follow the blog tour over the next couple months as I’ll be giving away swag bags, a goodie hamper, and a copy of Sins of Another.

This week’s clue: 

While in hospital, Padrig receives a "holy card," a small card a bit bigger than a business card, usually with an image of a saint or religious event depicted on the front with information and/or a prayer on the back.  The one Padrig receives is of this "Little Flower" who is listed as the patron saint of, "AIDS sufferers; Australia; aviators; bodily ills; florists; France; illness; loss of parents; missionaries; Russia; tuberculosis."  Who is this saint?

Answer: 

St. Therese of Lisieux

Blog Tour Stop #2 - Elizabeth Noble

Today I'm over at Elizabeth Noble's blog talking about defining romance for established couples.  Come on over and don't forget to pick up the next clue for the giveaway!

http://www.elizabeth-noble.com/3/post/2013/04/loose-pyjama-bottoms-and-thin-t-shirts-vs-tight-trousers-and-shiny-shirts.html

Giveaway info: http://jessicaskyedavies.blogspot.com/2013/04/sins-of-another-giveaway-contest.html

Thanks again, Elizabeth!

Excerpt from Sins of Another

With just a week to go until the release of Sins of Another, it's time for a sneak-peek!  You can find an excerpt at Dreamspinner Press by clicking that link, where you can also pre-order your copy, either paperback or eBook.

You can also read here.  And since this is a home stop in the SoA tour, there's also a clue in the giveaway contest at the end :)

Excerpt from the Foreword and Chapter 1: 

Read on for more:

Blog Tour Stop #1 - J.R. Loveless

Come on over to J.R. Loveless's blog and check out the first stop on my Sins of Another Blog Tour!  Don't forget to catch the giveaway clue while you're there.

http://jrloveless.blogspot.com/2013/04/author-spotlight-jessica-davies-sins-of.html?zx=c766b56a59669c6d

Giveaway information: http://jessicaskyedavies.blogspot.com/2013/04/sins-of-another-giveaway-contest.html

Big thanks to J.R. for hosting me!

Sins of Another giveaway contest!

Announcing!

Between now and May 29, 2013 I’ll be including clues in my blog tour stops and my own blog entries to references made within Sins of Another. 

Here’s how it works: You get the clue from the blog posts and keep track of the answers on your own.  After the last clue has been posted (May 29, 2013), email me at jessicaskyedavies@gmail.com

Winners will be chosen from those who get the most answers right.

Make sure you follow the blog tour over the next couple months as I’ll be giving away swag bags, a goodie hamper, and a copy of Sins of Another.

Sins of Another pre-order

Sins of Another is now available for pre-order in paperback and eBook formats!

http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3787&cPath=399

One morning Padrig Kennedy comes home to find his partner, Nick Glenfielding, in bed with another man. Shocked, hurt, and vulnerable, Padrig flees and meets a stranger who seems to offer comfort—but he force-feeds Padrig a steady diet of drugs and prostitution instead. When he finally surfaces from his hell, it’s to another system shock: he’s now HIV positive.

Nick descends into darkness as well. Devastated by losing Padrig, he finds no consolation in the legal career he doesn’t love and tries to find solace in alcohol, spending his days in an ever-deepening haze.

Padrig and Nick find each other again, but their relationship can never be the same. If they’re to stand any chance of a future together, they must do the improbable: make sense of the past and learn to cope with new burdens they’ll bear for life.