LK Hunsaker: Literary, Artsy, & Indie

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276601742009-12-01T08:39:50.646-05:00LK Hunsaker: Literary, Artsy, & IndieI write ~Literary Romance with an Artsy Twist~ plus mainstream short stories. Here in my blog, I ponder writing, the arts, and indie issues, with a few reviews and interviews added. Find my website for more info: www.LKHunsaker.comLK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-37559858244692529582009-11-30T21:00:00.001-05:002009-11-30T21:00:13.120-05:00I Have Books!

Off The Moon LK Hunsaker ISBN 978-0-9825299-0-4 $14.95 Trade Paperback or $6.95 Ebook, 370 pages Elucidate Publishing http://www.elucidatepublishing.net As you can see, I also still have copies of my first three novels here ready to sign and send. Contact me through Elucidate Publishing or from my website for queries. Discounts for multiple

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-81854468654857587682009-11-27T12:05:00.001-05:002009-11-28T14:06:56.397-05:00RELEASE DAY – Off The Moon

Off The Moon LK Hunsaker "Riveting" Ryan Reynauld is immersed in a world of music, parties, and temporary companionship. Having risen to the top of the pop charts, his biggest concern is objecting to the way his music is produced. That is, until he finds a young woman standing on a window ledge. Against the advice of family and friends, and through media attacks and fan protests, Ryan

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-71223547301490619632009-11-26T16:52:00.001-05:002009-11-26T16:52:32.404-05:00What I’m Thankful For

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-20791733003986102432009-11-21T11:16:00.001-05:002009-11-21T11:16:29.080-05:00Boundaries and Edges and Romance

Today I’m on Maryann Miller’s blog talking about crossing boundaries with fiction genres and issues. Please come by and say hello: http://its-not-all-gravy.blogspot.com/2009/11/pushing-boundaries-with-trauma-and.html A Note: I realize there are some of you reading the tour posts who are unable to comment due to Blogger and WordPress restrictions. Thank you for coming by and reading!

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-87587375927032365352009-11-14T11:47:00.001-05:002009-11-14T11:47:13.511-05:00An Interview with a Musician: Gino Scalmato

Gino and I met back in 2001 when he and Dedication came down to Arlington, Virginia from their home base in New York City to play a fest for fans of the 70s super group the Bay City Rollers. They were a joy to work with and chat with, and I’m honored to have a special appearance on my blog by this talented professional rock/punk drummer! LK: Hi Gino! How about just jumping in and

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-58506154822894727842009-11-12T09:37:00.001-05:002009-11-12T09:37:15.755-05:00Touring Along on my Virtual Book Blab

Everything we do takes learning along the way. That’s how I write and how I market. I learn as I go. I can’t think of anything we don’t have to just jump in and see how it works as we learn: school, socializing, learning an instrument (studying theory is great but until you DO it, you don’t actually learn it). Same with … love, marriage (for those still unmarried, trust me, it’s a huge learning

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-34621488002616335492009-11-05T11:01:00.001-05:002009-11-05T11:15:49.377-05:00Book Tour Day Three

Thank you to all who are visiting my tour! At today’s stop, I’m talking about Traveling Fiction: Places in Story with Sue Perkins: http://sueperkinsauthor.blogspot.com/ Also, I now have PRE-ORDER available! Until the release date, shipping on a personally signed print copy of Off The Moon is free! After November 27th, there will be a small charge included to ship.

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-46777847923165901432009-11-03T11:46:00.001-05:002009-11-03T11:46:58.481-05:00Book Tour Day Two

I’m talking about Artistic Vision and Creative Doubt, mixed with a touch of pop culture, on Jane Richardson’s blog today! Come chat for a chance to win a printed, signed short story that’s so far unpublished and a bit of a prequel to Off The Moon. Jane Richardson: Home Thoughts From A Broad I love the title of her blog, as much as I loved her “A Different Kind of Honesty” – a

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-76560998848001540522009-11-01T09:23:00.001-05:002009-11-01T09:28:09.554-05:00Interview with a Musician: Vicki Blankenship

Vicki Blankenship is not only an Indie Singer/Songwriter, but she’s also president of IndieGrrl.com, a celebration of women in the independent arts. As a member of IndieGrrl, I’m glad to have Vicki here to talk with us about her music and her organization. I’m also happy to announce that the lyrics of I’ve Waited For You, from her newest album, will be the music epilogue for Off The

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-11538409487286992282009-10-31T14:43:00.001-05:002009-10-31T14:43:16.802-05:00Wolves and the Moon: Metaphorical Symbolism in Reality Fiction

Why do wolves howl at the moon? Well, they don’t, of course. Not in reality. They howl while the moon is out and literature – yes, we writers – perpetuates the howling wolf at a full moon scenario so often they are forever intertwined. Why not? Myth and legend are powerful things. In a strange way, they help us rationalize our world when nothing else makes sense. And it can be a lot of fun.

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-10417357755853520612009-10-29T14:06:00.001-05:002009-10-29T14:11:12.345-05:00I’m Going On Tour!

CRR Promotions has done a wonderful job booking me on blogs all through November to talk about my books and to promote my newest, Off The Moon, release date November 27th! Come follow me! I’m giving away a new short story, unreleased, that goes with the novel as a bit of a prequel at each blog stop. A drawing will be held by each host. The story will be printed, signed, and mailed to

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-28728949848618281962009-10-14T13:34:00.002-05:002009-10-15T09:34:31.218-05:00Smashwords Supports Operation Ebook Drop

Anyone who has known me for any time knows I'm highly military supportive. So when I found this new project yesterday that combines my support of the military with my support of literacy (and love of reading in general), I had to sign on.Operation Ebook Drop, formed and run by indie author Edward C. Patterson, allows independent authors to donate free copies of their Ebooks to deployed

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-12178646102147135602009-10-08T13:16:00.001-05:002009-10-08T13:16:12.909-05:00Book Review: Fire Eyes by Cheryl Pierson

Fire Eyes Cheryl Pierson The Wild Rose Press ISBN 1-60154-470-7 available in Ebook & print Kaedon Turner is a federal marshal in the days just after the War Between The States. After his parents are killed by Indians, Kaed is rescued and raised by the Choctaw before setting off on his own path, first as a soldier, than as a marshal. When he is severely

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-63427961423424907912009-09-17T12:14:00.001-05:002009-09-17T12:14:07.532-05:00September Whispers

Rise and Shine at seven forty-seven first breaths unremembered unhurried There was always love surrounding warm arms waiting a soft blanket against crisp fall air Paper hats & piñatas & chocolate cake & smiles deeply felt The virgin in her protective shell keeping each part of life in its separate place messy must-be-heres Nature’s palette adds its own

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-27411521511595822162009-09-15T22:19:00.002-05:002009-09-17T12:20:29.967-05:00Blog Awards

Thank you, Linda, for sending along these two blog awards! (Which reminds me I had 2 from Andra some time ago I forgot to post. *blush* Now I can’t find them. Yes, I need help.)The first is:I’m passing this one along to--S.G. Cardin – http://sgcardin.blogspot.comLisa - Peel the Onion - music, society and humorPaul - http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendId=

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-38256126166187647242009-09-11T10:23:00.001-05:002009-09-11T10:23:10.367-05:00Lest We Forget

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/09/lest-we-forget.html";digg_title = "Lest We Forget";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined; Pentagon – September 2001 I took this photo and the one below about a week after September 11th. We lived 15 miles away. In June 2002,

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-81601852952582712972009-09-09T11:08:00.001-05:002009-09-09T11:13:45.640-05:00Music Review: Yellow Submarine

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/09/music-review-yellow-submarine.html";digg_title = "Music Review: Yellow Submarine";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined; While listening to a short band interview the other day where they talked about pyrotechnics and wanting MORE for each

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-68877989128179881902009-09-03T13:27:00.001-05:002009-09-03T13:27:39.153-05:00Weeds and Flowers

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/09/weeds-and-flowers.html";digg_title = "Weeds and Flowers";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined; There is Scottish Thistle growing along the roads beside our house. We’re in western Pennsylvania, which apparently has such deep Celtic roots and

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-59424411583804865882009-08-27T16:21:00.001-05:002009-08-27T16:21:39.103-05:00CRR is HERE!

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/08/crr-is-here.html";digg_title = "CRR is HERE!";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined; As a Classic Romance Revival affiliate author, I’ve been blogging at the CRR blog nearly once a month for some time now while awaiting the launch of the website …

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-54892117911693992052009-08-20T11:00:00.001-05:002009-08-20T11:00:31.372-05:00Love Your Libraries

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/08/love-your-libraries.html";digg_title = "Love Your Libraries";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined;One of my favorite childhood memories is walking the half mile through town with my older sister and perusing our little local library. It was, and is

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-16591618874078300912009-08-13T09:30:00.001-05:002009-08-13T09:30:20.017-05:00The Times in Music

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/08/times-in-music.html";digg_title = "The Times in Music";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined;There’s something about waking up to Quarterflash’s “Harden My Heart” and then moving on to The Fray’s “You Found Me” that makes you stop and think.

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-26828232823158376722009-08-02T12:04:00.001-05:002009-08-02T12:09:45.090-05:00Author Interview: Joanna Waugh

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/08/author-interview-joanna-waugh.html";digg_title = "Author Interview: Joanna Waugh";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined; Blind Fortune Joanna Waugh Regency Historical Romance 322 pages ISBN:9781419959028 buy link:

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-52302318404816155602009-07-27T09:10:00.001-05:002009-07-27T09:17:42.392-05:00Wishing They Existed?

digg_url = "http://lkhunsaker.blogspot.com/2009/07/wishing-they-existed.html";digg_title = "Wishing They Existed?";digg_bgcolor = "#FFFFFF";digg_skin = "normal";digg_url = undefined;digg_title = undefined;digg_bgcolor = undefined;digg_skin = undefined;For the next two weeks, one of the blogs I’m a member of is featuring a heroes tribute, meaning fictional heroes in romance. I look forward to

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-45026847401790868062009-07-23T13:13:00.001-05:002009-07-23T13:42:11.209-05:00The Indie vs. Traditional publishing debate

Should You Sign With A Legitimate Book Publisher or Self-PublishI wrote an article for this debate today on Helium. The title of it was rather offensive to me. What do you think? More on indie publishing coming soon, as I'm in process of going indie again, but differently.

LK Hunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660174.post-82177666558657763892009-07-19T15:31:00.001-05:002009-07-19T15:31:21.405-05:00Nickelback Freakin' ROCKS!

18 July 2009 Post-Gazette Pavilion Pittsburgh, PA (actually Burgettstown, PA) Nickelback with Saving Abel, Papa Roach, and Hinder Never mind this is a writer's blog and "freakin" isn't exactly "writer's vocabulary" material, and never mind that Chad Kroeger mentioned if you're going to do a job do it right, which means I should use the more

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