In response to the question regarding Hesed, the complete novel (which contains the revised Hesed and Agape and the new Emet all in one) has been published and can be purchased through Cavalier Press or Amazon.com. Further information can be obtained through the author's website www.aspuro.com.
Maytee Aspuro y Gonzalez
Author of Hesed
Zee Brodie can't seem to walk down the street without being reminded
of her days as the notorious outlaw, Hellcat. Never mind that she paid
her dues in Yuma prison and is now the Deputy Sheriff of Cochise
County. Life for an outlaw-turned-deputy is never going to be
tranquil. When Zee and her prisoner seek shelter in the home of the
enchanting Miss Christie Hayes, the encounter imperils both Zee's life
and her heart.
Good day -
I realize there are a few of you that have been waiting a couple of years for this announcement. So, here goes. The current release date for my novel Hesed is March 6, 2006. Hesed has been modified and significantly expanded from what you may have read on the internet (no longer available on-line).
It is currently available for pre-order from Cavalier Press at http://www.cavalierpress.com. Follow the pre-order link.
If you prefer to buy Hesed at a local bookstore, here is what you need to know to hopefully get the bookstore to order the book for you:
Title: Hesed
Author: Maytee Aspuro y Gonzalez
Price: $19.95 US $22.95 Canadian
ISBN: 0-9765664-2-7
Publisher: Cavalier Press L..L.C.
Distributor: Bella Distribution
I will be having a book signing at Outwords Books (http://www.outwordsbooks.com) in Milwaukee, WI on Tuesday, March 21 at 7pm. Drop by if you are in the neighborhood.
If you are not familiar with Hesed...
Set in Chicago, Hesed follows the lives of two women with divergent worldviews. Elizabeth Ann Kelly is a young, devout Anglican priest, new to a troubled, ethnically diverse neighborhood. Beth carries an unspoken burden that has molded her life and her vision of the future. Nicole Isabel Thera is a respected business consultant and owner of the Elysian Fields, an entertainment establishment consisting of a pub, restaurant and dance club that caters to the lesbian and gay community. Nicole's public life is balanced with a quiet existence designed to contain the harsher consequences of a troubled life. As their respective journeys progress, the two women are confronted with personal and social challenges that ultimately alter the way they see themselves and each other.
If you do read Hesed, I look forward to receiving your comments.
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My best,
Mayt
aka Maytee Aspuro
aka Maytee Aspuro y Gonzalez
Ri's Murder Inc. is now available from Barnes and Noble.
Ri's Murder Inc. is now available from Barnes and Noble.
Alex Bennett led a double life. She was known the world over as the highly successful founder of a toy software company. But she was also the head of the infamous Murder, Inc. A situation she didn't want but felt an obligation to fulfill until she met the lovely Patty Darcy and suddenly she wanted to just be the head of Toys Inc. Now she had something to fight for. Will the love of this sweet woman help her get out from under the weight of family obligations? Will she be able to share the kind of life with Patty that she wants?
Product Details
ISBN: 1598002821
Format: Paperback, 164pp
Pub. Date: February 2006
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 44,835
| I can't believe I missed this one for so long. Saw it this week on the top 25 and thought I would give it a try. Brillant, Amazing, Stupendous...there are not enough adjectives to describe Fate. It's a solid piece of writing. - Mary Feb 17th, 2006 |
| I thought I had read all the number #1s but obviously some how I missed this one. Outstanding Job Lady J, just simply outstanding. Waiting eagerly for more. - Connie Feb 17th, 2006 |
| I thought this was a really interesting and different story. I love that Gabrielle was the one who was the lead in this story but Xena was still the focus. It was a really interesting glimpse into the core of Xena and the bravery and loyalty of Gabrielle. - Taylor Feb 17th, 2006 |
| please, ma'am, may i have some more? - orphic Feb 16th, 2006 |
| Jane Fletcher continually comes up with the goods. Her characterisations are solid, her storylines well-constructed, and her writing style a pleasure. And she's very funny to boot! If you appreciate fine writing and fantasy, you'll find them both here. - K Alexander Feb 16th, 2006 |
| kept me reading all night and the following day :) loved it! loved it!!! - Katrina Feb 15th, 2006 |
| This is for me one of THE best uber stories I've read so far and I discovered it by pure accident. Lucky me. The story has it all: angst, love, thrill and the most amazing writing. Thanks for such a great read! - querdenker69 Feb 15th, 2006 |
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Ack I got to the third chapter and found the link for the fourth chapter broken. - Anonymous Feb 14th, 2006 Editor's Note: Chapter 4 is here. |
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Broken link unfortunatly - Anonymous Feb 14th, 2006 Editor's Note: Fixed link. |
| What a wonderful new way to look on Freinds in Need. It puts hope in my heart to bring Xena back. I love how Gabrielle dealt with the whole thing. - kylie Feb 14th, 2006 |
| amen to all that was commented before, a fabulous story! - Kat Feb 14th, 2006 |
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Can't believe no-one else has commented on the excellent TRACE & SHANNON series. (in 4 parts) It's full of lovable characters, fantastic plots, HILARIOUS situations, unforgettable funny lines, some lovin' & a little bit of angst ~ just PERFECT !!! "*****" ~ Please DON'T MISS this little gem. :o) - ubertopia_uk Feb 14th, 2006 |
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Part ~ 2: Trace makes some new friends... (This series just gets better & better !!!) - ubertopia_uk Feb 14th, 2006 |
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Part ~ 3: Xmas at the "Evening Star" ranch... (So many INGENIUS uses for duct tape !!!) - ubertopia_uk Feb 14th, 2006 |
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Part ~ 4: Trace & her friends get into more trouble... (Adored every single one of these characters.) :o) - ubertopia_uk Feb 14th, 2006 |
| Part 3 please. - Anonymous Feb 12th, 2006 |
| JM Dragon certainly has a way with a story. The writing is strong and the characters leap out of the page. What a great story and the ending...well you won't believe it. - Chrissy Feb 10th, 2006 |
| What a wonderful story - novel. Thank you for taking the time to share you talent with us. - Anonymous Feb 9th, 2006 |
| More please. - Gina Feb 9th, 2006 |
| I really loved this story. It was fun to see Veba grow more confident and the change in Rickie too. Really well done mystery as well. I love reading about these two ladies this my 4th time reading all the stories and just love this series. Will there be more??? - Kelli Feb 9th, 2006 |
| A great "feel good" story, well worth the read. Good job. - Netta Feb 8th, 2006 |
| Angel and Ice among the others in this story will touch your heart This is one series that you must read.It has everything in the series you could ask for.So what are you waiting 4 start reading this series now. - Anonymous Feb 8th, 2006 |
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finish the story please...i love the story it better then the original.... star war....soon i hope it been three moon....all the best and take care - grace faith Feb 8th, 2006 |
| I just finished re reading Fate. It's as amazing the second time around as it was the first. If you've read it, re read it. If you haven't read it, READ IT. - Helen Feb 8th, 2006 |
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i love the story....i just read this story for the fifth time. the best story ever..a sequel a must plaese...soon i hope.... - grace faith Feb 8th, 2006 |
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love love the story finish the story please please.... please cruise soon i hope..... - grace faith Feb 8th, 2006 |
| Very nice! Please write more. - Alatyr Feb 7th, 2006 |
| I really liked this story. It was charming and sweet and sexy, and at a couple of spots it made me tear up. Lovely little story! - Lady Savay Feb 7th, 2006 |
| I love Kate and Delta, what a different way for two people to meet. I really enjoyed the way they were drawn to each other. Its a sweet romance. - Jane Feb 6th, 2006 |
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This is a well written story, crossing cultures and taking us back to a different time. The references to nature, cultures, and languages are well thought out, and are incorperated smoothly into the story. I'd like to see Robyn take Alicia back to her tribe, and see things from Alicias' point of view. I truly ejoyed reading this story and hope there is a sequel ! - Kelly Feb 6th, 2006 |
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i love this story, please plaese a sequel.... - grace faith Feb 6th, 2006 |
| This is a really beautiful, erotic, and heartfelt story about the budding (but problematic) romance between Xena and Gabrielle. One of their adventures stirs up something in Gabrielle's past, and once the "thread is pulled," everything just comes apart. I loved the way the author made this alternate version of Gabrielle's past (and the way she met Xena at Poteidaia) so believeable. I also loved seeing Xena save Gabrielle's soul, for once! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - xena_stickdoll Feb 6th, 2006 |
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oh my i love this story. i read it five time and I love the last part of it... the end of the story is wonderful and so beautiful one of the best stories i have read the best story ever...please please write a sequel.... - grace faith Feb 6th, 2006 |
| Funny, god written and with some interesting reflexions well hidden. - Riva Feb 6th, 2006 |
| I love the first 17 chapters, please, please, please can we get an update soon? - Emma Feb 6th, 2006 |
| I love witches so this story interested me from the begining. I never saw the movie it was based on but I rented it after I read this cause I loved it so much. The movie was fun but this was more my cup of tea. I really loved it. I adore Pru, What a nice woman, she really seems to be the best of all my favorite witches. Even a bit of Sam from Bewitch. Well done Ri. - Raya Feb 4th, 2006 |
| I like the Promise Me Again, can't wait for the finished version. - Sydney Feb 2nd, 2006 |
| Well.... That required several Kleenex I can tell you. I have just finished this, the last in the Lion series. I love Jim Kuntz writing style, pace and perceptiveness. This story, however, was for me the best one yet. A fitting end to our Warrior and her Bard, this was how a FIN should have been. Keep em coming Jim! - Anex Feb 1st, 2006 |
| This story is very well written, the characters are great and I'm looking forward to more about these characters. Thanks, Erin, for a great read. - Sherry Jan 31st, 2006 |
| Awesome story, and good to see original Xena stuff again! Really well written and sexy. Great plot. I was as surprised as Xena to find out that Gabrielle was not so innocent and even had a thing with a goddess!! - Periwinkle Jan 31st, 2006 |
| I love this story. I think Meka is so interesting. I love her relation to her father and brother and her love of Monti. It is fun to read of life in this setting. Real well done tale. - Jamelli Jan 31st, 2006 |
| "kissed you stupid!" HAH!!! Larisa, you are INCREDIBLE...and the funniest damn stuff I've EVER read.....Thank you. - Anonymous Jan 29th, 2006 |
| This is a wonderful series. A third is needed to clear up some unanswered questions? The reader is definitely left hanging. - jac Jan 29th, 2006 |
| Amazing plot, charecters, and style of writing. Loved it. - Mary Jan 29th, 2006 |
| A very sweet story! - Anonymous Jan 28th, 2006 |
| I am simply in awe of this brilliant story. If you are a true X:WP fan than you must read Storms of War. I almost called in sick because I didn't want to stop reading! Okay, so that one day doesn't really count... - Sparky Jan 26th, 2006 |
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I do not recommend this story for anyone that wants to get to sleep on time. |
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I would like to read this story but the formatting makes it too hard to read. The pages are too wide. Is there some way that this could be rectified? - Rocky Jan 25th, 2006 Editor's Note: Fixed... |
| I love this story. The characters are romantic,sweet ,witty.You cant help but fall in love with Jess and Robin. really great read. - Anonymous Jan 25th, 2006 |
| Oh My Goddess!!!! I love this story. It is so funny. Can we have more please? - Angie Jan 25th, 2006 |
| SVU is one of my favorite fandoms...and Larisa bested almost every other writer I know of with ONE SINGLE FIC!! LARISA YOU ARE AMAZING. Never stop writing, and PLEASE keep sharing with us! - LARISA'S BIGGEST FAN EVER Jan 25th, 2006 |
| AMAZING STORY. A must read. - Wendy Jan 25th, 2006 |
| this story made me late for my classes, work, and everything the past 2 days.. nicely weaved! - ibh Jan 25th, 2006 |
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==================================================================== Unanswered Prayer was Amy E. Goodwin's (aka Leslaureate) final fiction story, before her untimely "passing" on January 4, 2006. For more information please see her tribute page: http://xenafiction.net/scrolls/Leslaureate.html. Any one with contributions to the memorial book for Amy, please contact Rosanne Goodwin at husmiles@comcast.net." Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com, as a show of support to her family. http://www.legacy.com/signonsandiego/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=16411810 ==================================================================== - Linda Jan 24th, 2006 |
| I enjoyed reading this story as much as "Unexpected Arrival" and I would love to read more :-) Great job! - querdenker69 Jan 22nd, 2006 |
| I READ THE STORY THE FIRST AND THE SECOND...COLLEEN..THE STORY IS GREAT PLEASE FINISH THIS STORY I CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE ENDED .PLEASE PLEASE.... - GRACE FAITH Jan 21st, 2006 |
| THE BEST STORY EVER......THE BEST SEQUEL EVER - GRACE FAITH Jan 21st, 2006 |
| This is one of the best conquerer stories around! A wonderful creation. - Jo Jan 21st, 2006 |
| This is a very funny Larisa tale. If you need a good laugh, this is one to read. - Aerows- Jan 19th, 2006 |
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An absolute classic Xena fanfiction that should NOT BE MISSED!! Written after the end of the show's run, this shows that great Xena/Gabrielle fanfiction can still be produced. Wonderful! - Kerry Jan 19th, 2006 |
| This is a delightful, easy read. (My only wish is that I could read a whole book from Anne.) It's also nice to read some "grown up" lesbian fiction where the characters are older than 20 and are living and dealing with life (…not just experiencing pure lesbian drama). I am now attached to the characters because I can't help but like them and relate to their realness. Anne has the ability to write in a straight-forward way that leaves the reader just enough room for their own imagination to play. I think the word for this type of writing is eloquent. - Rita B Jan 19th, 2006 |
| I love to read this story over and over again! - querdenker69 Jan 18th, 2006 |
| more , more , annieSA donot stop writting girl. - barb Jan 18th, 2006 |
| Great story!!! i highly recomend it. we need a sequel!!! - d Jan 17th, 2006 |