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DAVID MICHAEL
Porter
Synopsis
Cameras don’t catch all of the action…
Porter Hale is a sex god—The Prince of Porn with dreams of grandeur.
When he meets Holly Nash, the biggest casting director in Hollywood, the doors to his future are thrown open.
Just one problem: She loathes porn.
Porter is walking into Holly’s world and the price of admission is higher than either of them could have guessed.
As sparks fly and passions blaze into something wild, they are forced to accept that someone will have to sacrifice their dreams or risk their lover’s heart.
When dreams collide, the aftermath can be messy.
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Parker
Synopsis
**This title is intended for adult audiences and contains content not appropriate for people under the age of 18 or those who are offended by strong language. There are topics briefly addressed in this novel that may be triggers for some people including assault, drug use, and stillbirth**
My name is Parker Hale and I single handedly brought down a Dynasty.
For me, life has been a study in bad decisions and worse results.
My party boy days landed me with one foot in the grave, but Rebecca Sloan pulled me back from that ledge.
She’s here for me when I need her most and all I do is disappoint.
I’m scared to lose what we have.
I need to fix this mess before it’s too late.
There are fates worse than death.
I’m gonna prove it.
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About the Author
David Michael currently lives in Salt Lake City with his best friends, three of which happen to be animals. He spends his time parenting other people's children for them, working full time as a bartender, and writing smut for all you dirty bitches.
His first published work is The United Series, which is now available in digital and paperback format from most online books retailers. David has also authored several unpublished short stories and over 200 poems, some of which are published. He is currently working on The Dick Dynasty Trilogy. The first two books are now available and the final book in the trilogy will be out by June of 2016.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I don't know that I ever really "realized" it per se... It's just always been a part of what I do. I'm the oldest of seven kids, so I was ALWAYS coming up with the stories to tell the parents to get one or all of us out of trouble. Then writing started happening in school and all my friends complained about assignments I finished in twenty minutes. Writing has always just come natural to me, so I suppose it was only a matter of time before I set my sights on a career.
What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment?
My toughest criticism was from my best friend. He was the first person I let read my stuff and asked him to look for plot holes in my very first book because I hadn't done line edits yet. He did line edits instead, my head spun around, I spit split-pea soup everywhere, and he's refused to read anything I've written since then...
I've grown a MUCH thicker skin since then, but that's the only criticism that really sticks with me. Probably because we still live together and I see his big dumb mug every day. Hahaha!
Amongst all the competition in the romance genre, why do you think your books are so popular?
I honestly DON'T think my books are popular. **shrug** I mean, I suppose we're always comparing ourselves to those "better" than us, those people who get to sit at home and write full time for a living.
I think the readership I DO have buys my books because they believe in my brand. They're buying ME. I try to be genuine and interactive and take a vested interest in what my fans are doing and what's going on in their lives. I don't think any of them support my BOOKS. I think they all support ME.
Give us an interesting fun fact about any of your books.
Ha! The relationships between Porter, Parker, and Preston are pretty closely based on the relationships I have with my actual brothers. Minus the porn star status.
Also, the original covers for The United Series all have hands on them. The hands all belong to my family members--My mom, myself, one of my sisters, and one of my brothers.
Tell us a little about your background!
ALL the open ended questions! Dangerous weapons to give an author. Hahaha! I'll try to keep it brief.
Like I said, I'm the oldest of seven: Myself, two biological brothers, a biological sister, two step brothers, and a step sister. I grew up playing referee (when I wasn't talking them into doing stupid shit so I could laugh at them when they got in trouble.)
I sucked at public schooling. Like, dropped out in the tenth grade and got my GED. It wasn't my cup of tea and I always thought it was because I was just not motivated enough. Once I got older, I just realized I wasn't being challenged. All of my standard test scores had always been high across the board (like, 98th percentile) and I failed basic math (MISERABLY) but passed Senior physics as a Freshman...
So, ten years later, I went back to school. I was the old guy in most of my college classes (a really awkward feeling, I'll have you know) but I was finally in courses that kept me engaged and pushed my boundaries. I made the President's List with a 3.9 GPA (no small feat as a psych major) and moved on with my life.
I've ALWAYS worked. As long as I can remember, I've been a member of the workforce. Even before it was legal for me to do so. Hahaha! I worked my way through college and, even now, I work my "big boy job" and write on the side. **shrug** It's who I am. I can honestly say that if I do make it big with my writing, I'll probably continue to work a "normal" job as well. I think I'd go stir crazy sitting at home all day.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told?
I told people I was straight for the first 15 years of my life. That was a pretty big one. Hahahaha!
Have you ever been in trouble with the police? If YES, for what?
I had some issues with truancy back in the day! And an under-aged possession of tobacco ticket once! I'm hard core!
Characters often find themselves in situations they aren't sure they can get
themselves out of. When was the last time you found yourself in a situation that was hard to get out of and what did you do?
My mom was never a coddler (she still isn't). If we ever found ourselves in a tough situation, her advice was, "Buck up, little camper! You're not bleeding, broken, or dying. You'll be fine."
That's kinda stuck with me. If I find myself in a situation like that, I just repeat those words to myself and keep going. Things can't stay bad forever!
What is your biggest fear?
Hahahaha! This is weird for a thirty-year-old man to say, but I am TERRIFIED of the dark. Like, hyperventilate in my own house level shit. As long as there's SOME light, I'm fine. Even if it's just the glow of an alarm clock or the stupid flashing light on my phone. But that pitch black "Oh my god, I'm blind" kind of dark makes my heart pound and my body shakes uncontrollably.
What secret talents do you have?
Umm.... I played the french horn, guitar, bass, and drums at one point in my life... I'm currently learning the piano. I guess those are talents, right?
If you could have any accent from anywhere in the world, what would you choose?
I'd totally go for the Australian accent! YUM!
Do you ever daydream about people you see at the park? Airport? Train station? Mall? And build romance scenes around them while you daydream?
Hahahahahaha! Not always romance scenes, but yes. I totally do this. Every time I leave my house. Everyone has a story. Sadly, I don't always get the opportunity to ask them about it, so I have to make one up!
What is your favorite body part?
I'm a sucker for a smile. I know it's cliche, but it's true. If a guy flashes me a pretty smile and his eyes light up, I'm done for.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Clear With Sparkles
That seems pretty fitting.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Charles Xavier!!! No doubt! I mean, he really is the coolest fucking superhero ever AND he's got a personality very similar to mine. Not to mention he's a badass.
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?
The weirdest thing.... It used to be Hayden Christensen when I was a teenager. Now I have people tell me I look like Tom Hardy ALL THE FUCKING TIME. I don't see it, personally, but who am I to complain, right?
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Dishes. I do that shit at work all day long and never eat at home... How the hell are there always so many fucking dishes in my sink?!
What do you do if you can’t sleep at night? Do you count sheep? Toss and Turn? Try to get up and do something productive?
It depends on WHY I can't sleep. If my brain is in creative mode, I know better than to lay there and try to sleep. That never works. I always get up and do something productive at that point. However, if I'm just restless, I have a meditation that I do that calms me down and puts me to sleep every time.
When making an entrance into a party, do you make your presence known? Do you slip in and look for someone you know? Do you sneak in quietly and find a safe spot to roost?
Hahaha! Again, depends on the situation. Being a bartender, I know pretty much everyone, so it's really hard for me to sneak into a house party. But if it's something outside of my circle of friends, I'm a total wall flower.
When do you find yourself singing?
ALL. THE. FUCKING. TIME.
I wake up with a song in my head every single day. Sometimes it's the same as the day before, sometimes it's a song I heard before bed, sometimes it's a song I haven't heard in YEARS. But as soon as my feet hit the floor, it starts playing through my brain. By the time I hit the shower, I'm usually singing at the top of my lungs.
What's the absolute best vacation you can imagine?
The best I can imagine? One where I don't have anyone else to please. No expectations, no plans, just time. Time to do whatever the hell I want whenever the hell I want to do it.
You have to drink four pints of a liquid per day (not water). What is it?
COFFEE! I think I drink way more than that already. Hahaha!
Who's your fantasy celebrity boyfriend/girlfriend?
Ryan Reynolds is always my go-to for this... However, the bassist from Chevelle is pretty fucking hot...
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would you say?
"Don't do drugs."
Do you write naked?
More often than not. Clothes are the enemy.
What’s your favorite joke?
Two muffins are in an oven.
The first muffin turns to the second and says, "Is it just me, or is it hot in here?"
The second muffin screams, "OH MY GOD! A TALKING MUFFIN!"
THIS OR THAT
Pool or Beach
Beach
Football or Baseball
Football
Less filling or Taste Great
Taste Great
Pudding or Jello
Pudding
Shaken or Stirred
Shaken
Run at 100 mph or Fly at ten mph
Run at 100 mph
Car with no shoes or Shoes with no car
Shoes no car
Currency named after you or Country named after you
Country named after you
Pay for it or Get paid for it
Get paid for it
Lose your keys or Forget your cell phone
Lose your keys
If you could ask the Beantown Bitches Book Page (AKA: Tracey, Elizabeth & Lisa) one question...What would it be?
If you could sit down and talk with ONE author, who would it be?
Elizabeth: Jackie Collins....I'd love to pick her brain. Her Santangelo series is brilliant.
Tracey: Jane Austin
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