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I need to Blog more!

January 2, 2014 by Angela

I know, I know, I need to blog more. Life has been all shades of crazy lately! Here is the basic updates:

In case you missed it! Unsportsmanlike Conduct released in November! It was featured in USA TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A year to the day of my last release Boots on the Ground. The past year has been spent writing-A LOT. I’ve completed Craig’s Story as book 2.5 in the “Canada’s Finest” series. As well as “Special Investigations.

Only after writing both of those did I figure out that I need ANOTHER book. I mean I don’t have to, but I can’t have Jason on the edge at the end of Boots on the Ground, only to have him all happy and living a good life at the beginning of Special investigations! OI!

So book 4, which is in order-book 3 is being written, as I write book 4, Book 2.5 and book 3 are being altered as well. So it means you’ll get three books very rapidly, but in the mean time you’ll’ll have to wait just a bit longer for them!!

In other news I’m working on a R&R for “Duty, Honor, Love”. A book about a telepathic cop. I wrote this book a while ago, so it needs some work but I’m super excited about this trilogy (which is all more or less written, just needs A LOT of revisions) Book 1-Duty, Honor, Love Book 2-Duty, Honor, Sacrifice Book 3-Duty, Honor, Death are the three novels in the “Toronto’s Elite” series. I’m hoping to send off the R&R by the end of January so cross your fingers for me that this book/series finds a good home!

Last but not least, my plans for  RT2014, are very up in the air at the moment. I want very much to go, I have my hotel reservation ready. I’m just waiting as with my RL job I have an opportunity to attend a conference in Germany. As the conferences overlap I have to choose one or the other, as much as I LOVE RT and everything about it, if my paper is accepted for presentation in  Germany then I’ll be off to Europe for a few weeks! (Because why go for a 5 day conference when you can go for 3 weeks?!). Once in a lifetime opportunity that I just can’t pass up, both personally and professionally.

As this fantastic new year starts with so many new opportunities and hurtles I wish everyone the best for 2014 and I hope that you have a wonderful kick-off to 2014

 

Filed Under: Blog, Site Stuff, Submissions

New Orleans here I come!!

June 28, 2013 by Angela

For those of you not in the know. Next year (2014) Romantic Times Convention is being held in New Orleans.

The hotel?

THREE block from Burbon street!!

So Flipping excited.

My Hotel room has been booked from May 13th to the 18th (We’re staying until the 19th but it was “sold out” at the conference price).

So Hotel will be $1200 (Split 4 ways! Looking for 2 roommates!!)

Flight (Right now) is $438.46! Let’s hope it stays around there!

Conference fee $~500

Food/Drinks/other expenses $500–>$800

 

Esh! Looks busy! But I’m super excited!

Also congrats to the winner from the hop against homophobia!

Filed Under: RT2014

Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013-VLOG

May 17, 2013 by Angela

HAHT-2013

Hello Everyone, welcome to my post! Today as something different I’ve uploaded two videos, one talking about Homophobia and Transphobia and the other as part of the “It Gets Better Project”.

Here’s my first ever vlog video:

As I said in the video, we are what is going to make homophobia and Transphobia go away, we are the voice that stands up against those who bull, and degrade others. I firmly believe that being Gay/Bi/Trans/Whatever is not a choice, and you were born that way.


(Lady GaGa’s Video, Not mine)

 

My Second video is part of the It Get Better Project. I got very emotional talking how life really does get better as you grow up and move on from highschool. If you had of told me 10 years ago that at 25 I’d be a published author, working in a dream job, and dating one of the best men I’ve ever met I would have laughed at you. No I’m living a dream and I believe in sharing that experience with others. 

 

 

 

 

CONTEST RULES. Comment here and/or on the First Video  to enter in for a chance to win A copy of one of my books (Print, where available, or a copy of one of the books mentioned in the video) and a small prize pack as well :)!.

Check out others in the publishing industry supporting this Hop:



Filed Under: Blog

Boys, writing, Contracts, Blue, blue hair and Facebook!

May 1, 2013 by Angela

So I’m making an effort to update my blog more! Life has been very busy for me in the last year!

A year ago I moved into an apartment with the man of my dreams! He’s tall (6’4″!) blonde hair, blue eyes, and a smile to die for! The side effect of being so in-love is that my writing has taken a beating over the past year. I finally feel like I’m in a place where I can write, and be happy, and still make dinner most nights! It feels great!

In case you missed the announcement! I signed a contract on March 5th for the 3rd (and Final???) book in my Hat trick 1NS trilogy co-written with Emily Cale.
You can pick up the first two books on amazon:
Goalie Interference(F/M): http://www.amazon.com/Goalie-Interference-Night-Series-ebook/dp/B007UK9DWO
Power Play(M/F/M) :http://www.amazon.com/Power-Night-Stand-Series-ebook/dp/B0093TFS5Q

“Unsportsmanlike Conduct” is expected to be released in the fall! Keep your eyes peeled, here is the blurb:

Owen Carter is a hockey player. He lives, and breaths his sport. So much so that not even his parents know the truth about his sexuality. When his teammates set him up using Madame Eve’s 1 Night stand service, he fully expects Addison to be a blonde bimbo. Instead he finds sexy cop, Addison Krause to be everything he could ever want in a man. Will he be able to open up and let Addison in, or will Owen let the best thing that ever happened to him walk away.

 

Goodness! Owen and Addison are steamy and adorable! I hope you like them as much as I do :)!

So yesterday I dyed my hair BLUE. Yes that’s right BLUE! So far the response has been positive  (But my RL boss hasn’t seen it yet, so we’ll see!) . I’m planning on doing a VLOG! to promote Hop against Homophobia and Transphobia so you’ll get to check out my blue hair then!

 

Filed Under: Blog, Blog Hop, Writing Tagged With: 1NS, Blog, Blog hop, Blurb, Goalie Interference, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, vlog

Goddess Fish, Virtual tour-Boots on the Ground!

January 25, 2013 by Angela

Hello everyone, Goddess Fish is hosting my tour for “Boots on the Ground” This week and next week.

 

 

There has been some interested in an additional excerpt for Ash and Matthew, since I love these two boys so much, I give you an excerpt I like to call “Dinner and Desert”:

Ash stomped his boots off on the porch before opening the door to the mudroom. He still had three more hours in his shift. The shift was running slow though. The snow had kept most people home and off the roads. He called Matthew and asked him to make dinner for the two of them, as he would be able to stop at home to eat.

“Hey,” Matthew called from the kitchen once Ash shut the door against the cold.

“Hey,” Ash called back. He wiped his feet off further and walked on the mat through the hall. He didn’t take his boots off in case he had to leave in a hurry. 

Matthew stood at the stove hovering over a pot of something that smelled amazing. He smiled at Ash as he entered the kitchen. “How’s work?” Matthew asked, turning around to face Ash.

“Slow.” He grabbed Matthew and pulled him towards him. Matthew dipped his head just enough to reach the slightly shorter man and tug his lips into a dominating kiss.

This was the first time they had properly seen each other in three days. Matthew had been working nights, and Ash had been on day shift. He hated when that happened. At least this was his last shift on this set. They had the next four days off together. Just the two of them. Ash couldn’t wait.

Matthew pulled away grinning. “Think you can get off early?” he asked.

“No, I’m needed in case there’s an accident, knock on wood,” Ash said. They both rapped on the kitchen cabinet door. “Sorry.”

“It’s okay,” Matthew said. He kissed his partner again. “Are you hungry?”

“Starving,” Ash replied with a look that indicated that he was hungry for more than just food.

“Down boy,” Matthew told him. “I made clam chowder. Sit. I’ll get you a bowl.” Ash dropped himself in his spot at the kitchen table.

“Seventy-four-Queen, are you 10-25 yet?” Ash’s radio crackled.

“That’s a 10-4, dispatch,” Ash replied.

“10-4, let us know when you’re 10-8.”

Matthew set a bowl of clam chowder and a basket of tea biscuits in front of Ash. “Do you have to go?” he asked, sitting down at the table.

“No, I forgot to tell her I was 10-25,” Ash replied.

“That means you’re on dinner break right?”

“Uh-huh.” Ash took two tea biscuits from the basket. They were still warm.

“Did you make these?”

“Yes. I had to call Mom for the recipe though,” Matthew said. He also took two from the basket and buttered them.

“How is it that I get a man who can cook and makes me dinner on a regular basis?”

“Just lucky I guess,” Matthew said and Ash smiled. “Eat before it gets cold,” he instructed.

The two men tucked into their simple but delicious meal, devouring the entire thing. “That was amazing,” Ash declared pushing his chair back from the table.

Matthew blushed. “Thanks,” he said.

Ash stood up and picked up their empty bowls and side plates. They got dumped into the sink. He went to turn the water on but a pair of strong arms slipped around his waist stopping him. “Matt?”

“Love you,” Matthew whispered, planting a kiss to the nape of Ash’s neck.

Matthew spun Ash around and pulled him as close as the duty belt and bulletproof vest would allow. He pinned Ash against the counter rubbing their crotches together.

“Love you too,” Ash murmured back. They kissed, the edge of the counter digging into Ash’s back as his hands wandered down squeezing Matthew’s ass though his jeans. That made Matthew growl louder than usual.

Matthew broke away kissing a spot on Ash’s neck. “Why don’t you find out what I have waiting for you,” he whispered into Ash’s ear.

Ash groaned. Matthew stepped away enough for Ash to get his hands on his partner’s belt. Ash undid it, and his hands slid inside Matthew’s jeans and boxer briefs. His fingers caressed Matthew’s semi-hard length. “Very nice,” Ash commented. He rolled the head in his fingers causing Matthew to hiss.

“Mmm, but that’s not the surprise. Keep looking,” Matthew said with a sly smile.

Ash stroked his partner one last time before moving his hands. He stroked Matthew’s hips. “Warmer,” he hinted. Ash rubbed his thumbs over the sides of Matthew’s hips. “Warmer,” Matthew told him.

“Give me a hint,” Ash said, enjoying this game. His fingers brushed against the top of Matthew’s ass.

“Even warmer,” Matthew replied. Ash’s hands moved lower brushing the top of his crack. “Warmer,”Matthew teased.

Ash smiled, his fingers crept lower. “There?” he asked, his fingers teasing around Matthew’s entrance.

“Burning hot, but not quite,” Matthew said with a hitch in his voice as Ash slid a finger into his already lubed ass. Instead of the warm and slick tunnel he expected, Ash met a hard resistance just inside, “And what is that?” he asked.

Matthew smiled, “Your surprise.”

Ash groaned. “What the heck is it?”

Matthew bit Ash’s lip, pulling back. “Butt plug.”

Ash raised an eyebrow. “Where’s the base?”

“It’s called a low profile. There’s a hidden base so it can be worn at any time, and no one can tell it’s there,” Matthew said his eyes narrowing as he gave his partner a mischievous smile.

“And it’s for me?” Ash asked. He already grew harder at the thought, if that was possible.

“Yes, it is. You’re going to wear it for the rest of your shift.”

“If it’s for me then why are you wearing it?”

Matthew grinned. “Keeping it warm for you.”

“You’re a kinky bastard, Matthew Ryman.”

 

Hope you enjoy and don’t forget to check out the tour! One luck comment will win a $25GC!
Xx
Angela

Filed Under: Blog, Blog Hop, Writing Tagged With: Blog, Blog tour, Boots on the Ground, give away, giveaway, spoilers

Quick Guide to the W-8BEN US tax form!

January 9, 2013 by Angela

Originally Posted March 17th 2011 on my old blog. All information should be accurate, any changes please let me know!

 

How to fill out a W-8BEN form

—Non-US Citizens, those who do not file a US Tax Return—

W-8BEN form located here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf (this link allows you to SAVE the data for later FYI)

Instructions for W-8Ben located here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf

This is a guide for individual authors outside of the USA to fill out the W-8BEN form to prevent with-holdings on their royalties only.  Other types of income might be different.

In order to fill out this from you MUST already have a Individual Tax Payer identification Number  (ITIN), details instructions for filling out the form are found on my blog here:  http://angelasstone.livejournal.com/13770.html

I did this to the letter and had my ITIN in about 8 weeks after sending in the forms. It may take as long as 10 weeks during peak tax times.

Once you receive your ITIN fill the form out and mail it back to your PUBLISHER (withholding Agent) immediately, this will prevent them from withholding your royalties!

Part I

1-      Your full legal name as it appears on your taxes.

2-      The country you live in/pay taxes in (Canada for me)

3-      Type of beneficial owner: Check the box that says “Individual” ONLY

4-      Your physical address/street address NO PO boxes or In care of addresses here!

5-      Your mailing address, if it’s the same as above you do not have to repeat, but may want to anyway.

6-      Your ITIN number from the IRS, select the box “SSN or ITIT” as well

7-      Your foreign tax number (In Canada your SIN number as an example)

8-      Is not applicable unless you require it to identify a specific account, leave it BLANK in-case your publisher needs to add something in here.

Part II

9a- Select this box and write your country in the line provided. Same country as you applied for your ITIN under (so for me Canada)

9b- Select this box as you provided an ITIN

9c- DO NOT select this box

9d- DO NOT select this box

9e- DO NOT select this box

10-

–This is the most complicated part-

According to the instructions:

“Persons claiming treaty benefits on royalties if the treaty contains different withholding rates for different types of royalties”So we are required to identify the withhold rate-if any- for the withholding agent.

Let’s break it down, On the form it states:

Special rates and conditions (if applicable—see instructions): The beneficial owner is claiming the provisions of Article ____ of the treaty  identified on line 9a above to claim a ____% rate of withholding on (specify type of income): ____

So the “Article ____ of the treaty “ is the SAME article that you use for your ITIN so for Canada it’s article XII, UK is Article 12, etc. If you are not sure or want to double check here is the list of countries and their treaties:  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international/article/0,,id=96739,00.html

Next: “to claim a ____% rate of withholding” You need to check out Publication 515, Table 1 Here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p515.pdf

Look under “royalties”

We fall under Income Code 12-Other (according to Publication 515: Other royalties (for example, copyright, recording, publishing) (Income Code 12). This category refers to the royalties paid for the use of copyrights on books, periodicals, articles etc., except motion picture and television copyrights.) Same rates as Copyrights/Patients.

You will see a number (0 for Canada and the UK 5 for Australia) that number is the % of rate of withholding.  Fill that number in under ____% rate of withholding.

(specify type of income): ____

Write: “Royalties-12, Other” Meaning that is the rate for withholding is based on Royalties, Income code 12, Other.

Explain the reasons the beneficial owner meets the terms of the treaty article:

This is the reason the Beneficial owner qualifies for the exemption, as we are all claiming treaties based on our residence. You can state something like: Beneficial Owner is a resident of Canada, meeting the terms of the treaty under Article IV (Residence).  Again check your Country’s treaty (link above) to see which article is listed as Residence (Article 4 for the UK)

Part III

11- DO NOT select this box

Part IV

Sign and Date!

Again send registered mail to your publisher(s), sending registered mail is always a good idea esp. When it includes personal tax information.

 

That’s it! Thankfully this form is a lot more straight forward than the W-7 form! Any question I will do my best to help, or check out: http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/article/0,,id=101292,00.html at the bottom is a very helpful number you can call (not toll free fyi) for more information!

Any questions feel free to let me know

Xx

Angela S. Stone

Filed Under: US TAX form guides Tagged With: W-8BEN

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