Monday, November 23, 2009

First DARK KNOWLEDGE review on Amazon is a 5 star doozy

Jill Anderson in Pennsylvania gave my recently e-published paranormal thriller its first Amazon review--5 stars and the following comments:
I had the privilege of reading the first chapter of DARK KNOWLEDGE years ago when the author entered it in the first Gather writing contest. At that time, I thought the first chapter one of the best I ever read. Not just in the contest, but best EVER. With DARK KNOWLDEGE now published, I finally got to read the novel in its entirety, and am pleased to discover it more than lived up to the expectations I developed based on that first incredible chapter.

Wesley is a mentally-challenged man whose mother institutionalized and abandoned eight years ago. Bobby--an aide at the institution--has worked closely with Wesley throughout the years, taking him from an uncommunicative, nearly-incapacitated teenager to a loving, special-needs man training for his first job. Proud of Wesley, and pleased with his part in Wesley's development, Bobby is dismayed to learn Wesley's mother has returned. He worries the mother--who left a chilling impression on Bobby when he met her all those years ago--will undo all the good Bobby has done on Wesley's behalf. He becomes even more concerned when Wesley starts having trance-like episodes. Only when Bobby is diagnosed with an inoperable tumor and knows he was somehow healed by Wesley does Bobby begin to understand Wesley's episodes are much more than a trance. He is living in two worlds: his mind world and the physical world. With the return of Wesley's mother, the two worlds begin to collide, and along with Wesley's miraculous gift of healing comes a dark evil that threatens Wesley's existence at the same time it advances his intelligence. Aware for the first time, Wesley must determine if a life with more promise is worth holding onto if it comes packaged with dark knowledge.

A very absorbing novel, I read DARK KNOWLEDGE in two sittings, rooting for Wesley all the way. Being in his world is a bit like stepping inside a macabre rainbow of good and evil with twisting and turning colorful arcs; but there’s joy in taking the leap and meeting this heart-warming, good-soul hero.


Saturday, November 21, 2009

STRUCK wins New Mexico Book Award

I'm thrilled to announce that last night, Struck won the 2009 New Mexico Book Award for Mystery/Suspense Novel. I'm excited and proud and happy and...

Well, if a picture is worth a thousand words...


Yep, that's me, smiling like I have no good sense after receiving the award. My category was sponsored by Anne Hillerman's Word Harvest, and she congratulated me afterward, but I was so wound up, I didn't think to say thank you for sponsoring the mystery/suspense category until seconds after I walked away. Too late then. I'm quite sure I was smiling though (see picture), so at least I came across as friendly, if not gracious and intelligent.

What a great night!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Not a Turkey

One of my favorite writer forums is the Absolute Write Water Cooler, and when I stumbled on this graphic there, I laughed. Now I share.


Thursday, November 12, 2009

eLoving my Kindle

I've only had it a few days, but I already love my Kindle. I'm not surprised. I like reading paperbacks and hardbacks as much as the next guy, but I've never seen why enjoying print books would exclude enjoying eBooks too.

The "tactile experience" is an argument I often hear given as a reason to stick with books printed on paper--the feel of holding a book, turning a page. I like turning pages...sometimes. I've even fluttered them against my skin or near my face. I've run my fingers down a fresh page as I read. My main interest is to read the words on that page, but I understand enjoying the tactile experience.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Rio Rancho Book & Craft Fair

Appearing together for the first time...



There's a big book and craft fair this Saturday, November 7th, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. I'll be there from 10 AM to 4 PM selling my paranormal thriller Struck, which is set in Albuquerque, a fictional pueblo, and the Anasazi ruins in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Here's a link to Struck's page on my website if you'd like to know more.

I'll also have my Dark Knowledge bookmarks there to give away. Dark Knowledge is my paranormal thriller released in eBook format a couple weeks ago.

Monday, November 02, 2009

Hunkering Down for November

November is here. To me, it's the month that signals the most change. Halloween is over (barely), the costumes are packed away, and my lightning bolt pumpkin is withered and waiting for trash pickup. The leaves have finished turning, and now they lay on the ground, leaving bare branches sticking up into wintry-looking skies. We've "fallen back" and said goodbye to another daylight savings period. The sun is tracking south. Days are short, nights are long. We've entered the half of autumn that's adjacent to winter, and I can definitely feel the temperature change.

Come November, the year suddenly feels mostly used up. I may feel that way more than many because I complete another year of life in November. So why do I still like this month?

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween

Here are a few pictures from my Halloween eve book signing last night. Huge thanks to everyone who came out. Your support provided an incredible lift and made what could have been a tedious four hours into a fun and memorable night. I'm so grateful.

I had such a good time!




Today I'm guest blogging over at the Lyrical Press blog. See why I think Halloween is like reading a good novel and say howdy. Click here to get kicked over to the Lyrical Press Blog.

skeleton kick

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Struck's Halloween Promo

A poster to compliment my lightning bolt pumpkin at tomorrow's Halloween Eve book signing. Nice, huh?



Thanks again Cullan of Fresh Eire Designs. What would I do without you?

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Halloween Eve Book Signing for STRUCK

My pumpkin's ready.

Now I'm ready too. Feels right. This horror author has a Halloween eve book signing AND a lightning bolt pumpkin to help highlight my paranormal thriller Struck.

If you're local to Albuquerque, I hope you'll come by. This is my 2nd book signing ever. The first one was great fun and I sold many books, but I still worry I'm going to end up standing beside a pile of books all alone. So come say boo!

I'll be at the Hastings Book Store in the Monzano Center. That's the SE corner of Juan Tabo and Lomas in Albuquerque.

Friday, October 30th from 4 PM to 8 PM.

I'd love to see you there. And you can see how my lightning bolt pumpkin looks with a flickering light inside (battery version of a candle).

Monday, October 26, 2009

Nerine Dorman, Author of Dark Fiction and Wrangler of Penguins

I met a talented woman during the editing process of Dark Knowledge, my editor, Nerine Dorman.

Nerine lives in Cape Town, South Africa. She edits for various publications and as a freelance editor, she's had short stories and travel articles published, and now she is under contract for two novels, the first of which comes out this year. Nerine's novels are supernatural horror, the darker side of horror.

I'm pleased to have Nerine here on my blog today, where I can ask her a few questions about her upcoming novel, her fiction, and her passions.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Oh the horror! Oh the seduction! Oh the newsletter!

If you missed the Halloween issue of my Horror with Heart Newsletter, the first thing I must ask you is this: Why?

It's easy to subscribe. Just enter your email address and name in the gold box at the top right of my blog (http://keithpyeatt.blogspot.com). My newsletters will then arrive in your inbox about every other month. They're short. They're fun. They're informative. There's no spam. And there's always an unsubscribe link if you decide you don't want the next issue. There's just no negative. So if you haven't already, sign up today.

My next question is: Want to see what you missed? A little horror, a little seduction... What more could you ask for?

Okay, so you missed it, and now you're wondering--thanks to me (hehehe)--exactly what it is you missed. Maybe you're even feeling a little anxious about it. That's understandable, but here's what you do to feel better. First, relax. This can be fixed. Take a deep breath. Then...

Sunday, October 18, 2009

I'm ready. Are you?

I've caught the Halloween spirit. Can you tell?

Many thanks to Cullan Hudson of Fresh Eire Designs for turning me into a vampire.

Now I know what you're probably wondering. Am I thanking Cullan for turning my picture into a vampire or did Cullan actually turn me into a vampire? Let me clear that up. No, Cullan did not turn me into a vampire.

Now I know what you're probably wondering. I wrote that Cullan didn't turn me into a vampire, but I didn't actually state I wasn't a vampire. So am I?

That question will be answered well enough in the upcoming issue of my Horror with Heart newsletter, due out tomorrow.

Something else is due out tomorrow. October 19 is the official release date for my paranormal thriller/horror novel Dark Knowledge. It will be available in all forms of e-book for your reader or computer. I'll have purchase links on my website.

Big day for me tomorrow with the release of my second novel. I'm ready. I hope you are too, because Dark Knowledge is ready for you.

Friday, October 09, 2009

"The Paranormal" Talk & My First Book Signing

A big weekend awaits me. Tomorrow, I speak at the Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA) monthly program from 1 - 3 PM. My talk is "The Paranormal." I'll discuss things I've learned while incorporating different paranormal elements into my novels.

For details, check out the LERA Website here. I hope to see you there.

Sunday is the last day of Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta and my first book signing ever, so once you've seen the balloons take off, come to Albuquerque's Old Town, soak up some atmosphere, and eat a great lunch. Then pop in to Treasure House Books & Gifts and say hey. I'll be there from 1 - 3 PM. It's directly across from the main plaza in Old Town.

For details on Old Town, click here.

Thursday, October 01, 2009

WooHoo! for Struck's Midwest Book Review

Struck received a great, comprehensive review from talented author and Midwest Book Reviewer Aaron Paul Lazar.

The review isn't up on Struck's Amazon page or the Midwest Book Review site yet, but it's already posted in full here: STRUCK: a brilliant paranormal thriller (I must add that I love the title of that article *smile*).

Here are just a couple snippets from the review (that include a couple snippets from the novel):
Against a backdrop of ancient pueblo ruins, slumbering volcanoes that unpredictably awaken, and bizarre disturbances in Chaco Canyon, Pyeatt introduces characters with great depth and a subtle touch of humor... Pyeatt’s writing style is easy to swallow, yet innovative with strong poetic influences.

“It only took a moment until he got the sensation of being folded into a deep mixture of past and present that carried him far away from the kiva, far away from his body. He was cocooned somewhere, safe and warm and dark, yet all around him dozens of individual battles raged. Barry only sensed them, but it was enough to recognize their struggles. Life fought death, winter resisted spring, and chaos tugged at order.”

And...

The story and characters are mesmerizing, but it was actually the writing that made me sit up and take notice:

“Pain pierced his lungs, as if the air he breathed had alchemized into something powdery and rough, toxic and thirsty. The agony spread. He couldn’t stop it. Every cell in his body pulled at the poison, needing it, expecting it to provide oxygen as before.”

See what I mean?


My publisher has included Struck in a Halloween Special, $4.00 off list price. Click here to take advantage of this deal.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Red Room Rising Star

I had a nice surprise when I surfed over to the Red Room Website this morning. My mug stared back at me from the front page. I'm highlighted as the "Red Room Rising Star."

Red Room is a writers showcase site and a place writers and readers mingle. It's a fun place if you like reading or writing. Click here to visit my Red Room page. To go to the main page (maybe I'm still there!), click the Red Room logo.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Redesigned Horror with Heart Website

I have a newly redesigned website, and I love it. The header of this blog is a teaser. If you want to see the new site, CLICK HERE.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

SWW Parris Award and me

Yesterday at the 2009 SouthWest Writer's Awards Banquet, I received "the highest honor bestowed upon a volunteer," The Parris Award. It's given in recognition of a member who has worked hard for the organization, helped other writers, and has a body of published work. It was an honor indeed to receive this award. I'm still smiling.




That's Rob Spiegel, SWW President, me, and Larry Greenly, SWW Vice President.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Struck's a 3x finalist in the 2009 NM Book Awards

My pararnormal thriller Struck was just named finalist in the 2009 New Mexico Book Awards. And to make it more exciting for a brand new published author like me, it's a finalist in all three of its categories: Best GLBT Book, Best First Book, and Best Mystery/Suspense Novel.

Find out more about the 2009 New Mexico Book Awards Here.

But first, click the logo below and buy a copy of Struck from my publisher at a nice discount.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Speaking Engagements (updated)


I have several speaking engagements or appearances scheduled in the upcoming months. If you're local, I hope you'll come by one or more of these events.


Land of Enchantment Romance Authors
The Paranormal
Saturday, October 10th from Noon to 3 PM
Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church
8600 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque
LERA is the New Mexico chapter of Romance Writers of America, and they've invited me to be the speaker at their October program. I'll discuss things I've learned over the years as I've incorporated a different paranormal element into each of my five thrillers.

Old Town Book Signing
Treasure House Books & Gifts
Sunday, October 11th from 1 PM to 3 PM
Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque
2012 South Plaza NW

I'll be signing books in the bookstore for two hours on a weekend during Albuquerque's internationally known Balloon Fiesta. There'll be plenty of time to see the balloons and still make it to Old Town to see me. How's that for convenience? It's always fun to soak up atmosphere in Old Town, but I particularly love it in the Fall with the plaza bustling with tourist and locals.

Albuquerque Book Signing
Hastings Book Store
Friday, October 30th from 4 PM to 8 PM
Juan Tabo & Lomas (800 A Juan Tabo)
Monzano Center, Albuquerque

I'll be signing books in the bookstore for four hours the evening before Halloween. Great night for a horror author to sign books, don't you think? Come by and say "BOO!" You don't even have to wear a costume. But you can.

Rio Rancho Book Fair
Saturday, Nov. 7th
Rio Rancho Inn
Across from Intel
This is a big area where authors a'plenty will be waiting for readers a'plenty to come by their tables, ask about their books, and maybe buy a copy. Will I look like a desperate author there? I hope not, but come by, see for yourself, and keep me company. No purchase required.

Monday, September 14, 2009

My Dark Knowledge Interview

I had a great experience during the editing process of my upcoming paranormal thriller. I lucked out by getting a talented and fun editor from South Africa, Nerine Dorman, and we teamed up nicely to put a high gloss shine on Dark Knowledge in preparation for its October 19th release.

Neither of us were ready to part ways, so Nerine asked me 6 probing questions about Dark Knowledge, writing, and me. The interview is now up at the Paranormal Writers Blog. This is a great place for paranormal writers to hang out, by the way.

If you're interested, head on over, see if you know me as well as you think you do, and leave me a how-do in the comment trail. I'll how-do you back. CLICK HERE or on the image above to read my interview.