Bar Tales – A Bartender’s Story
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the BAR TALES- A BARTENDER’S STORY by A.J. Anthony Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book
24 years ago, Beau Garrett brawled with and then abandoned his best friend to die a needless death. A deceitful coverup that still haunts him to this day. Unbeknownst to the unscrupulous nightclub owner, the dead man’s son, Sean Collins, is his cabaret’s best bartender, hellbent on revenge. Can Sean uncover the truth and bring down Beau before his own demise? Strap in for a fun and wild ride.
Dark…Humorous…Captivating. Magic Mike meets Breaking Bad.
Bar Tales, A Bartender’s Story Vol.1, is a fast-paced, erotic dramedy featuring Sean Collins, accountant turned bartender. Experience the decadence through the eyes of a former industry insider, without the guilt, hangovers, and peril. Reader indiscretion is advised.
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Prologue Snippet of Bar Tales – Tequila Sunset
April 21, 1976
It was an exceptional day to get married or to die. Some would muse, what’s the difference? It’s just another perfect day in paradise; commonplace for Land’s End, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Maria Alvarez is an alluring Spanish beauty, with long locks of auburn hair. She struggles in the sultry spring afternoon, preparing video equipment for a glorious event. The repeated flipping of her curly mop wrenched her neck, as it continued to curtain her vision.
“Err, I cannot work with this Barbie hairdo!” Maria exclaimed.
Maria grabbed a black magic marker from her bag and wrote, Steven’s Wedding 21/04/73– Cam 2, on the spine of a VHS cartridge, then inserted it into a video recorder.
A floral entwined altar is perched on a pristine white sand beach, against the glassy, aquamarine sea. The combination is the perfect “money shot” ambiance for the ceremonial footage. Maria mounted the recorder on a tripod and rotated the arm. She focused on the giant stone Arco, Lover’s Rock, and Divorce Beach. The three landmarks encompassed an anchored vessel.
“Ah, la ironía,” she smiled.
There’s More…
Pachelbel’s Canon started and stopped in the background as the DJ ran soundchecks. Maria took a deep breath. The sweet scent of honeysuckle permeated the area. The ceremony is scheduled to begin in a little more than an hour, right around sunset. Maria surveyed the grounds and smiled. This is what they pay through the nose for.
In the distance, a 33’ yacht named In the Chips, buoys in the translucent shimmery waters of the Sea of Cortez. On the upper deck is Johnny Fabicinni. His stunning face displayed a devilish grin as he rose his lanky arm with a glass of champagne, saluting Beau Garrett and Stacy Menteri.
“Por los pinche turistas!”
Stacy got a befuddled look. “Huh?”
“Here’s to the fucking tourists!” Said Johnny.
Beau gave Stacy a droll look. “When in Mexico…”
About the Author
A J Anthony is a San Francisco Bay Area native, where he bartended for over 15 years in a variety of pubs, restaurants and night clubs. In Bar Tales – A Bartender’s Story Vol. 1, he integrates and weaves his years of “interesting”, real-world experiences into this work.
In addition to this genre, he also has sci-fi and flash-fiction projects in the works. A J is also a graphic designer and audio book narrator. In addition to writing, he enjoys art, tennis and auto-crossing car racing.
He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and three cats.
“I hope you will listen to or read my novel Bar Tales – A Bartender’s Story Vol. 1. I filled it with many of the actual experiences I’ve accumulated over the years in the trenches, woven into a compelling story with rich characters. I call it my auto-barography. I’ve also created a companion book loaded with lots of fun and interesting extras.”- AJ Anthony
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Bar Tales Giveaway Details
Giveaway hosted by A.J. Anthony
Prizes:
(1) Kindle Paperwhite – Waterproof (ARV $110)
(2) $25 Amazon Gift Card (2 Winners, ARV 2x$25)
(1) Bar Tales NHBC T-shirt from Fab Media (https://fabmedia.myspreadshop.com/) (ARV $27.95)
A Bar Tales Autographed Hardcover Book (ARV $24.95)
(1) Bar Tales Audiobook (ARV $19.95)
Ends January 2, 2023, midnight EST.
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Tour Schedule for Bar Tales
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| 11/15/2022 | OneMoreExclamation |
| 11/15/2022 | @allyluvsbooksalatte |
| 11/16/2022 | Jeff_of_allmedia |
| 11/16/2022 | @booksrn_rashi |
| 11/17/2022 | Brandi Danielle Davis |
| 11/17/2022 | Pages.for.sanity |
| 11/18/2022 | The Page Ladies @jacleomik33 |
| 11/18/2022 | Fire and Ice |
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