Nostalgic Gifts for the Holidays

Hello and happy holidays!

Do you enjoy reading? Do you like nostalgic fiction? Are you okay with mature content?* If so, I'd like to invite you to sample my two novels: Life Rocks On, a wild ride through the '60s, '70s and beyond; and The D.A.'s Forever, which answers the question "What happens when four greasers from the '50s reunite in the '80s?" Clicking on each title will take you to its official website, where you can read an excerpt for free (which can also be done on the books' product pages on Amazon). Both novels are in e-book** format, and both are very reasonably priced, making each a good contender as a gift for the book lover(s) in your life!

Another gift possibility? The great music from the 1950s, '60s and '70s! Hey, don't knock it if you didn't live through it; the artists from rock & roll's golden era were the pioneers of the genre, and many are still actively performing and recording today. And I've got an online store set up where you can browse through CD and MP3 selections by genre and, in many cases, listen to samples before you buy. Everything is organized by category and sub-category; I've done the work so you don't have to. Just click on the link to visit Laura's Little Shop of Oldies on my Oldies Connection site; or you can visit the store directly on Amazon by clicking here.

*Mature content advisory: Both novels (Life Rocks On and The D.A.'s Forever) contain adult language and explicit sexual situations. In addition, Life Rocks On contains  references to incidents of abuse and violence which may be unsettling for certain individuals. Reader discretion is advised.

**Both novels are available exclusively on Kindle at the present time. However, a Kindle device is not needed to read Kindle books; they can be read via a free app for PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet, or directly in your browser. And Kindle books can also be purchased as gifts! By making them available as e-books, I am able to keep the prices low; each book costs about the same as a fancy coffee beverage, and less than the average fast-food meal ... and will last a lot longer! In fact, Life Rocks On is quite a hefty novel, the typed manuscript having topped out at 650 (!) pages ... so it's definitely a book for people who love to read!

What Happens When 4 Greasers From the '50s Reunite in the '80s?

Find out in my Kindle* novel, THE D.A.'s FOREVER—just 99¢ through April 23, 2015.

(* No Kindle? No problem! You don't need a Kindle device to read a Kindle book; just download a free reading app for your PC, Mac, or smartphone, or use the Kindle Cloud Reader to read the book in your browser!)

From the book's official site:

It's 1988, and four men reunite for a special Fifties-themed homecoming celebration at their old New Jersey high school, thirty years after graduation. While in their teens, the boys had been known collectively as the D.A.'s (not so much a "gang" as a tight group of friends); but time and distance have brought changes and adult responsibilities. Letting go of the past proves challenging for the quartet, which consists of Frankie, the group leader and tough-guy greaser still playing the part at age 48; Denny, Frankie's best friend, whose misguided counsel to his 20-year-old son backfires in his face; Tony, the romantic, whose marriage and happiness are threatened by the reappearance of an old love; and Eddy, the straight-laced nerd and arguably most centered of the four thrown into emotional turmoil by the appearance of a new one. Now, all four must find the courage to leave the past behind as they come to terms with middle age and the realities of their diverse lives. NOTE: This book contains explicit language and sexual situations and is intended for mature audiences only.

Just click on any of the title links in this post to download your copy of THE D.A.'s FOREVER. (If you'd like to "try before you buy," you can read a sample from the book for free by clicking on its cover on the product page at Amazon.com.) And, remember—Kindle books can also be given as gifts! Act now to get your copy of THE D.A.'s FOREVER at this special price.

THE D.A.'s FOREVER by Laura Pinto—99¢ through 2/13/15

What happens when four greasers from the 1950s reunite in the ’80s? Plenty, as it turns out! Take a quartet of Jersey dudes in their late forties, add a large portion of midlife crises, toss in two chicks as seasoning, stir, and let simmer for a month or so; recipe yields four generous servings of trouble. THE D.A.'s FOREVER is a spicy dish, not for the timid of palate or faint of heart.

You can find out what happens when the '50s meet the '80s for less than the cost of a soft drink! THE D.A.'s FOREVER (no relation to the legal profession) is just 99¢ on Kindle through February 13, 2015. For info and links to purchase, click on the title. Now's a great time to download your copy—and, remember, Kindle books can also be given as gifts!

THE D.A.'s FOREVER is, first and last, a story about enduring friendship. It addresses everything from love to animosity, from lust to romance, from fidelity to infidelity, and—most tellingly—from youth to middle age. It’s part comedy, part drama, part satire, by turns funny and touching; it’s raunchy and sexy at times, romantic and sentimental at others. It’s a story of old love, of new love, and of a love that will never die. (Note: The D.A.’s Forever contains strong language and sexual situations.)

Birthday Sale: The D.A.'s Forever

It's my birthday week, and to celebrate I've put my Kindle novel, THE D.A.'s FOREVER, on sale for a limited time. From NOW through November 9, 2014, THE D.A.'s FOREVER is just 99¢ -- that's 67% off its regular price! It's a great time to download your copy of this soon-to-be classic.

To learn more about the book, please visit its official website where you can read a plot summary, check out some questions and answers, and click on one of the links to visit its product page on Amazon. Once there, if you'd like to "try before you buy," you can click on the book's cover image to read a sample of the book for free. And, with the holidays coming up, keep in mind that Kindle books can also be given as gifts; so even if you have already gotten your copy, now's the perfect time to send a gift link to that special someone (or someones). You can either have the gift link sent to the recipient directly from Amazon, or you can choose to have Amazon email the link to you, for you to pass along. Just click on the "Give as a Gift" button on the right side of the product page.

The D.A.'s Forever—On Sale For 99¢ Thru April 30

KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL: 24 April — 30 April 2014

LOW PRICE ALERT!

Now's a great time to purchase my Kindle novel THE D.A.'s FOREVER, which is just 99¢ through April 30, 2014. If you enjoy stories about friendship, romance, and nostalgia, and don't mind a little raunchiness, check out THE D.A.'s FOREVER by dropping by its dedicated website, where you can learn more about the book; or on its product page on Amazon where you can read a sample chapter, purchase the ebook, and even give it to someone as a gift if you'd like! And, no, a Kindle device is not needed to read THE D.A.'s FOREVER, or any other Kindle books; free reading apps for PC, Mac, and smartphone are available from Amazon, or you can just read the book in your browser via the Kindle Cloud Reader.

Brief plot summary:

It's 1988, and four men reunite for a special Fifties-themed homecoming celebration at their old New Jersey high school, thirty years after graduation. While in their teens, the boys had been known collectively as the D.A.'s (not so much a "gang" as a tight group of friends); but time and distance have brought changes and adult responsibilities. Letting go of the past proves challenging for the quartet, which consists of Frankie, the group leader and tough-guy greaser still playing the part at age 48; Denny, Frankie's best friend, whose misguided counsel to his 20-year-old son backfires in his face; Tony, the romantic, whose marriage and happiness are threatened by the reappearance of an old love; and Eddy, the straight-laced nerd and arguably most centered of the four thrown into emotional turmoil by the appearance of a new one. Now, all four must find the courage to leave the past behind as they come to terms with middle age and the realities of their diverse lives.

More detailed plot summaries can be found on the following sites:

askDavid.com

AwesomeGang

Bookgoodies

Goodkindles

Note: THE D.A.'s FOREVER contains explicit language and sexual situations. Reader discretion is advised.

Some Words from Frankie...

Hey, cats & chicks, listen up—Frankie here. Have you gotten a look-see at that book about me and the guys, THE D.A.'s FOREVER? Yeah, you know, our group of friends in high school in the fifties, me, Denny, Tony, and Eddy. The group was my idea, so's I named it after myself—Frankie D'Antonio, don't ya know. Lotsa people thought we was named after the hair style, but the real hip ones, they knew the deal: I was in charge, and anybody who don't like it can meet me behind the school for a little "chat." Anyways, we graduated in '58, got married, moved away, you know how it is, but we saw each other at reunions over the years, and this here one, in 1988, you wouldn't believe all the stuff that went down. So this broad, Laura Pinto, she writes about it and calls it "fiction" and a "novel," but we all know it's real; we was there. We lived it. THE D.A.'s FOREVER is available on something called Kindle, whatever the hell that is, just $2.99, not bad at-tall. Check it out, or you and me just might have to meet outside.

THE D.A.'s FOREVER on AwesomeGang.com

Yesterday (22 November 2013) my book's page on the website AwesomeGang.com went live. The page includes a comprehensive description of the characters and storyline as well as a brief author bio on yours truly. To check it out, please click here.

Many thanks to Vinny and the awesome gang at AwesomeGang!

New Website: The D.A.'s Forever

Hello again,

I'm really excited! Today I published a dedicated site for my novel, THE D.A.'s FOREVER. Included on the site are more details about the book, plus some thoughts from the two main protagonists, Frankie and Eddy. CLICK HERE to check it out!

Welcome To My World!

Hello and thank you for stopping by. This is my first post on my newest blog, which I created to help launch the release of my novel, THE D.A.'s FOREVER. Details on the book and links to its product page on Amazon can be found on the homepage of my website, Laura Pinto Online. This site also has links to all of the other websites I own and social networks I belong to. As you'll see, I'm a huge fan of the great music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

I'm so excited to be able to share my writings with the world, and to see my first full-length novel available for folks across the globe to read and enjoy. Naturally, THE D.A.'s FOREVER, while set in the '80s, has a '50s theme; most of my writing pays homage to rock and roll's golden era, and my fiction is no exception.

Please visit my new author page on Facebook, from which you can also check out my profile on Goodreads.

I thank each and every one of you for your support. I'm thrilled that we live in the age of the Internet; so much is possible now that wasn't possible when I first conceived of the storyline for THE D.A.'s FOREVER more than twenty-five years ago!

Thanks again ... more to come very soon.