The Stories of Scott D. Southard

May 18, 2015

eBook Sale! Limited Time! New novel Permanent Spring Showers is on sale for only $1.99!
“What a ride this book was! I can honestly say it was an inspiring novel, and very unique! With a cast of lively, artistic characters and a spin so hard it will leave your eyes wide and jaw hanging until the very last word.” -The Booknatics

“It ‘s a brilliant novel, with the right amount of humor and romance, with really interesting characters and an intriguing and engaging plot.” -LibriAmoriMiei

“A tour de force… the overall writing was not only original, but utterly beautiful, flowing, easy to read, witty and funny…” -BooksChatter

Right now, for a very limited time, you can grab an eBook copy of my new novel Permanent Spring Showers for the outrageously low price of $1.99!
- Here is where you can find it on Amazon.com for the Kindle (link– http://amzn.com/B00T74HH0Q).
- Or are you on the NOOK? You can also grab a copy for this low price at bn.com (link– http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/permanent-spring-showers-scott-d-southard/1121151697?ean=2940149923335&itm=1&usri=scott+southard)
If there is one thing I can promise readers of the work is that my goal is always to surprise. It’s what I love when I read books myself. So… if you want something new, something unpredictable, funny, sexy, maybe even something a little more literary, well, I got a book for you.

Here is the back cover description:

Professor Rebecca Stanley-Wilson is having a very bad season. Her husband has just admitted to having an affair. And it was with one of her students.

Blame it on a desire for revenge (or way too much alcohol), she then has had one of her own. Unfortunately for her, her affair was with one of the great upcoming painters of his generation. The ramifications of that one torrid evening will not only be felt across her life but over the entire art world.

Sexy, funny, and very surprising, Permanent Spring Showers is the tale of one very memorable springtime and how it impacts a group of unique artists and dreamers. From the writer who is creating a new literary movement (through outright manipulation), to the hopeful Olympian with the failing marriage, to the romantic wondering what he did wrong to drive his love from him, each tale walks the line between reality and fantasy. And waiting at the end of the line is a very important painting… and possibly the revolver used in the Lincoln Assassination.

This is only for a limited time! Grab your copy today!
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May 15, 2015

“A Tour de Force” BooksChatter reviews Permanent Spring Showers
“The overall writing was not only original, but utterly beautiful, flowing, easy to read, witty and funny…”

I’ve been really enjoying the reviews Permanent Spring Showers has been getting. I really felt like, when I was writing the book, that I was doing something out of the mainstream unpredictable sure, but also inspired by some classic works of literature. And in this 5-star review (here) from BooksChatter she really dives into the reader’s experience in my world.

She even shared on the review a picture of a diagram she made connecting all of my characters. I kid you not! And it is awesome!

Here is a description of her breaking down the character of Vince:

“All of the players are somehow related to Vince, who lives and breathes art; who is charismatic, sexy, exceptional, admirable, despicable, romantic, sensitive and a complete bastard all at the same time. Vince is unique, larger than life and always inspiring.”

At the end of the review, she asked for a sequel. LOL

You can check out the full review here.

This is a great time to grab a copy of my latest work. The eBook is only $3.99! You can find it on Amazon here. Permanent Spring Showers is published by 5 Prince Books. You can also find out more about it (and read an excerpt) on this page on my site.
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May 11, 2015

Book Blast for Permanent Spring Showers! Starting May 13!
Okay, this will be a lot of fun.

I’ve never done a book blast before so this will be new. For those not in the know (and I was in that camp too), my new novel Permanent Spring Showers will be showcased on 25 different writing websites (some with reviews, excerpts, etc.) on the same day!

25? Seriously, that is freaking cool. Here is the list (each one is a link):
1. Rogue’s Angels
2. Coffee Books & Art
3. Romorror Fan Girl
4. LibriAmoriMiei
5. Undercover Book Reviews
6. Room With Books
7. Writer Wonderland
8. The Blog of C.R. Moss
9. A Book Addict’s Delight
10. Kenyan Poet
11. Reviews by Crystal
12. CBY Book Club
13. BooksChatter
14. StarAngels Reviews
15. Wake Up Your Wild Side
16. Jersey Girl Book Reviews
17. Kaisy Daisy’s Corner
18. Author CA Milson
19. desiremeonly
20. 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too!
21. Deal Sharing Aunt
22. Books, Beer & More
23. Welcome to My World of Dreams
24. It’s Raining Books
25. Straight from the Library
I will be taking part in this book blast as well. Throughout the day, I will be responding to comments on the different posts and answering questions. I hope you will join in!

Do you want to know more about what we will be talking about? This is a great time to grab a copy of my latest work. The eBook is only $3.99! You can find it on Amazon here. Permanent Spring Showers is published by 5 Prince Books. You can also find out more about it (and read an excerpt) on this page on my site.
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April 30, 2015

Blog Tour for New Book Permanent Spring Showers (May 18-29)! Posts, Interviews, and Giveaways!
“What a ride this book was! I can honestly say it was an inspiring novel, and very unique! With a cast of lively, artistic characters and a spin so hard it will leave your eyes wide and jaw hanging until the very last word.” -The Booknatics

Starting May 18, Permanent Spring Showers (my latest novel) is going on a virtual tour. For ten days, my book and I will be appearing on different book sites across the internet. Some sites will have interviews, many have unique guests posts about the book, writing, life and other fun stuff… And there might even be a few book giveaways.

This book tour is through Goddess Fish and is being done by my wonderful publisher 5 Prince Publishing. Here is the schedule (with links).
- May 18: Long and Short Reviews
- May 19: Andi’s Book Reviews
- May 20: Queen of All She Reads
- May 21: Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
- May 22: The Crafty Cauldron
- May 25: Unabridged Andra’s
- May 26: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
- May 27: Marlow Kelly History and other Ponderings
- May 28: Books Direct
- May 29: Jbiggarblog
I hope you will join me and my novel on this little virtual adventure. And if you haven’t yet, this is a great time to grab a copy of my latest work. The eBook is only $3.99! You can find it on Amazon here.
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April 20, 2015

“Humor, warmth, love, wisdom, revenge…” Book blogger Meglena Ivanova reviews Permanent Spring Showers!
Today my book, Permanent Spring Showers, is being showcased on the book blog of Meglena Ivanova (the post is here). She gave it five stars! So very cool!

Here is an excerpt from the review:

He wrote a clever and very romantic novel, that will surprise you through the last word. Humor, warmth, love, wisdom, revenge, betrayal, lust, and desire fill the pages. The plots are interesting, thoughtful and very engaging. Southard’s book includes themes about how to live honestly and authentically; how to make our own decisions and accept responsibility for them; how to develop our talents and gifts; how to find our passion and purpose; and how to cultivate an open heart and mind, all taking place in some very unique situations.

Also, Meglena asked for an interview around the book. It was fun to do and the questions dealt with writing, inspiration, and even marketing in today’s crazy book world. For some reason, I mention Cinderella at one point. Yeah, I go all over the place. Welcome to my mind.

I hope you check out the book review and interview here.

Also, the book giveaway on Goodreads ends at the last chime on April 21! You can enter by clicking below.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Permanent Spring Showers

by Scott D. Southard

Giveaway ends April 21, 2015.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to Win

Permanent Spring Showers was published by 5 Prince Books and is available on all online book retailers. Out in both print and eBook, you can find it on amazon.com here. The eBook is on sale for only $3.99.

You can read a sample and learn more about the book via this page. Grab a copy today!
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March 26, 2015

“I want you to see me at my worst first” An Excerpt from PERMANENT SPRING SHOWERS
Today, I have the honor of sharing a selection from my new novel Permanent Spring Showers. This is the second excerpt that has appeared on the site (the first you can find by clicking here). And stay tuned to the end, where there are links to where you can snag a copy of my latest novel.

This is from the second chapter in which you meet Steve, our romantic. And he wants you to meet him at his worst…

Chapter 2
The Restaurant Meeting, Part 2

I almost considered starting with “Call me Steve,” but I realized—even with my education primarily being in architecture—that was in literary terms, a bad idea. You don’t want a bar like that; I am not Ishmael. Not even close, and while there is something akin to a white whale in my hearty tale, there is no Ahab. I’ll get to the whale in a bit though, and there are harpoons thrown in a way.

So what does a person need at the start of a story?

Christ, I thought I would be better than this. Facts!

I am 24, I am trying to make a living as an architect, but if you spoke to the people in my office they wouldn’t believe it. They think I am training to make coffee all day or take notes at boring meetings or something. But really, that isn’t important.

Let’s see… my hairline is disappearing a little faster than I would have hoped by this age. Maybe that is not crucial information, but it does feel that way to me each morning after I shower. I live in a small studio apartment, nothing spectacular. Actually, it is so tiny and drab that I find it depressing to come home to each night, especially since Anna left.

Anna…

Well, I am single, that feels more important than the hair or the apartment. Oh and it’s not by my choice, and that is important as well. Let’s get that out of the way. (more…)
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March 20, 2015

This and the Other Thing: A Writing Update
So this is my life right now.

I got this book. I can’t really talk about it. I mean, it’s still being created. It’s fresh, still new, like a babe. Let’s call it SB for Secret Book. This book has taken over a good part of my daily thoughts, and I’ve spent the last few evenings just working on it.

SB has also entered my dreams. No seriously, I’ve had two dreams with it and both moments ended up in the book.

This is the part of writing that I love about writing. The pure joy of creation, not being bogged down in marketing, query letters (to agents and publishers), etc. Just me and a blank piece of paper. Nothing but possibility.

The only thing I can compare the feeling to is back when I used to play jazz. For me it was the saxophone (alto and soprano), and there is this wild feeling of freedom once you know a song and its chords. That confidence that you are on this, you are in control and you can take the song wherever you want. There is pure improv possibility at that moment. It’s a flash of lightning, controlled energy.

That… right there, is what putting together a first draft feels like for me. And I’m in the midst of it. That is the smile on my face.

Hello. (more…)
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March 10, 2015

The Booknatics give a standing ovation to the new novel Permanent Spring Showers! (A giveaway too!)
Okay, I am honestly loving this!

The Booknatics just gave a great review of my new novel Permanent Spring Showers. Here is an excerpt of what they say about the book:

What a ride this book was! I can honestly say it was an inspiring novel, and very unique! With a cast of lively, artistic characters and a spin so hard it will leave your eyes wide and jaw hanging until the very last word… Standing ovation to Mr. Southard for a brilliant piece of work!

You can check out the entire review here (I also agreed to give an interview on the site, which will appear next week).

Also, there is a book giveaway on the page of my new offering. One lucky reader will win an autographed copy of the work. Just visit the page for more info! The book giveaway on Julie Valerie’s website is still going on as well (only a few more days). You can check out her review and enter that one as well here.

Permanent Spring Showers was published by 5 Prince Books and is available on all online book retailers. Out in both print and eBook, you can find it on amazon.com here. The eBook is on sale for only $3.99.

You can read a sample and learn more about the book via this page on the site.
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March 5, 2015

“Creative… ambitious… bravo” A book review, interview and book giveaway for Permanent Spring Showers!
Today my new novel, Permanent Spring Showers, is being showcased on Julie Valerie’s popular book/writing website!

Not only does she review the work, but there is also an interview and a giveaway. One lucky entry will win a print copy of the book signed by me! You can check everything out (and enter the giveaway) here.

Readers eager to read an unconventional tale told in an unconventional way will love this book… A very ambitious undertaking that shows great courage and creativity on Scott’s part. Bravo, Scott.

I hope you will visit Julie Valerie’s site and check it out. (And good luck for the giveaway!)

Permanent Spring Showers was published by 5 Prince Books and is available on all online book retailers. Out in both print and eBook, you can find it on amazon.com here. The eBook is on sale for only $3.99.

You can read a sample and learn more about the book via this page on the site.
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February 27, 2015

New lower price! Witty, sexy and unpredictable, the eBook of the new novel Permanent Spring Showers is only $3.99!
I would like to first congratulate the two winners of copies of Permanent Spring Showers, my new book. The winners beat out over 750 other entries to snag a copy of my latest on Goodreads! Congrats!

For those still eager to check out the book, the price of the eBook for Kindle has just been lowered! You can now grab a copy of the book for only $3.99. Here is the link –http://amzn.com/B00T74HH0Q. I hope you grab your copy today!

Published by 5 Prince Books, here is the back cover description of this unique novel:

Professor Rebecca Stanley-Wilson is having a very bad season. Her husband has just admitted to having an affair. And it was with one of her students.

Blame it on a desire for revenge (or way too much alcohol), she then has had one of her own. Unfortunately for her, her affair was with one of the great upcoming painters of his generation. The ramifications of that one torrid evening will not only be felt across her life but over the entire art world.

Sexy, funny, and very surprising, Permanent Spring Showers is the tale of one very memorable springtime and how it impacts a group of unique artists and dreamers. From the writer who is creating a new literary movement (through outright manipulation), to the hopeful Olympian with the failing marriage, to the romantic wondering what he did wrong to drive his love from him, each tale walks the line between reality and fantasy. And waiting at the end of the line is a very important painting… and possibly the revolver used in the Lincoln Assassination.

If you want to learn more about the work, you can check out the first chapter in this post or read the first online review here.

I’m really proud of the work and I hope you give it a chance. If I can promise anything of this literary fiction work, it is that it will surprise you. (And that is not always an easy claim to make in books, but I am bravely staking my claim on this one).

Cheers!
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