06/19/2015 In Guest, New Releases
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New Release—Crossed Wires; by T. Strange

Blurb: Rory isn’t expecting much more than clowns and elephant poop when he agrees to take his niece and nephew to the circus, but he finds himself entranced by the trapeze performers. Returning to the circus another night, he meets Lev and Tanner after the show and finds himself just as interested in the men themselves. They take him back to their hotel room for a night of steamy sex. After the circus leaves, Rory can’t stop thinking about the duo, though they never call him. He enrolls in a trapeze class as a distraction, and is astonished to find out who’s teaching the course. Publisher: Torquere Press Cover Artist: BS Clay Release Date: June 17, 2015 Excerpt: The spotlight …

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06/19/2015 In Guest, New Releases
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Ari; by Cheryl Headford—Release Day Book Blast

Title:  Ari Author: Cheryl Headford Genre: LGBT, romance, transgender, intersex, M/M, F/F Length: Novel Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Synopsis After having known each other online for some time, writers, Benji and Ari meet at a convention. Their attraction is both immediate and mutual. But all is not straightforward—Ari is intersex and Benji transgender. Together they embark on a journey. A journey that unites families, and heals old wounds. But not everyone is happy with the blossoming love between these two unique and special individuals. Will an act of aggression crush the flower before it can bloom? Book trailer Buy Links WIP: http://www.waywardinkpublishing.com/?p=1298 Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YUT48QE/ Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YUT48QE/ Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00YUT48QE/ Amazon DE: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00YUT48QE/ ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-ari-1820879-341.html B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ari-cheryl-headford/1122098431?ean=9781925222487 Excerpt MY …

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06/17/2015 In Guest, New Releases
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Turning His Life Around; by Grace R. Duncan—Cover Reveal and Excerpt

Blurb: Can Kane recognize what’s right in front of him before he loses everything? When Kane Harris’s world turns upside down, his lifelong best friend is the only one to catch him. Years ago, Ian Kelly accepted Kane would never return his love, since he knows Kane believes he’s incapable of it. Ian is willing to settle for what he can get—a best friend, sometimes casual lover, and occasional submissive. He’s learned he can’t live without Kane, but he can’t let Kane know. Because when, not if, Kane confirms that Ian’s love will never be returned, Ian won’t be able to take it. But when Kane loses his job and asks Ian to step up their play to help him …

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06/16/2015 In Author Profiles, New Releases
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No More Hiding; by Renee Stevens—Author Interview

Please welcome my friend Renee to the Land of Make Believe. I first met Renee on the Gay Authors Website and I’ve been a fan of her work of five years now.  Her new release—No More Hiding—is now available from Dreamspinner Press and she’s stopped by to talk about herself, her writing and her new book. Welcome Renee. We’ve known each other for a while, but start by telling everyone else a bit about yourself. Oh boy, time to talk about myself. Ok then. I live in Wyoming with my husband and our house typically is like a zoo with 3 dogs and 3 cats. I spend most of my time outdoors when the weather is good, especially camping. I …

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An Interview With Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin—Authors of “In the Distance”

Today I get to welcome back the duo of Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin. They agreed to let me interview and talk about their newest release, In the Distance. So with that, let’s get started: Welcome Nikka and Eileen. You’ve been guests before, but remind folks who you are. Eileen: Hi Andrew! Thanks so much for having us on your blog today! Most people probably don’t know this, but I was lucky enough to meet you at GRL last year. Hearing about your adorable daughter and stealing a dance from you at the party on the last night was an absolute highlight for me J For those who don’t know me, I’m Eileen Griffin and have been writing M/M romance for about …

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06/15/2015 In Guest, New Releases
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“Indigent”: An Anthology To Benefit Homeless LGBTQ Youth

I’m sharing this with readers today to highlight the growing problem of homeless LGBTQ youth and an effort to help address it. Five authors got together and with the wonderful help of Cool Dudes Publishing, they put out an anthology of stories. All proceeds will go to the charities highlighted below, so if you have a few extra dollars, pounds, loonies, whatever, consider buying the book and helping some of those least able to help themselves. About the Anthology: Five authors have joined together to produce stories evoking both loss and hope. Reaching deep within their fiery imaginations, these stories take flight and showcase dreams for a better today and future for LGBT everywhere. Embodying a diverse set of talents and …

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06/09/2015 In Guest
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Cover Reveal: Collusion; by Eden Winters

Blurb: Dead men can’t love. Former drug trafficker Richmond “Lucky” Lucklighter “died” in the line of duty while working off a ten-year sentence in service to the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau, only to be reborn as Simon “Lucky” Harrison. The newbie he trained, former Marine Bo Schollenberger, is now his partner on (and maybe off) the job. It’s hard to tell when Lucky doesn’t understand relationships or have a clue what any sane human is doing in his bed. Bo’s nice to have around, sure, but there’s none of that picking-out-china-together crap for Lucky. While fighting PTSD, memories of a horrid childhood, and a prescription drug addiction, Bo is paying for his mistakes. Using his pharmacy license for the good guys …

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06/08/2015 In General
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy News

As many readers of mine know, I’ve a big Sci-fi/Fantasy bias.  Well, Queer Sci-Fi held a flash fiction contest this May and the winners are announced today.  I entered, and didn’t win, but that isn’t important. QSF is going to compile all the entries and create an eBook for sale to help fund QSF and their efforts to bring LGBTQ Sci-Fi/Fantasy to a wider market.  Click the QSF logo below to see the winning entry and after you read it, I hope you’ll sign up for news updates so you’ll know when you can buy the book. 🙂 Queer Sci-Fi  

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06/08/2015 In Guest
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Cover Reveal: Scent of the Heart; by Parker Williams

  Blurb: Casey Scott grew up being told he’d never amount to anything, and despite the unwavering love and support from his best friend, Jake, the idea sticks in the back of Casey’s mind. When he discovers he has a unique destiny in an enclave where shifters and humans live together, he seizes the chance, wanting for once in his life to be someone special. Tsvetok Yerokhin lost his parents to the evil ruler of the enclave when he was a boy. The responsibilities of raising his two younger brothers nearly overwhelmed him and self-doubt took over. When the new Alpha and his Protector arrive in time to save his life, Sev is grateful, but he’s even more shocked when …

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06/05/2015 In Guest, New Releases
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Release Day for Speedy Rewards; by Jeff Erno

  Synopsis Phil Mitchell pours his heart and soul into his job as manager of Speedy Mart, a local convenience store. He loves his work and he loves his fellow employees, but when it comes to his personal life, Phil is lonely and depressed and still pining for his long-departed ex. He embarks upon the week from hell where anything that can go wrong does. It begins with a truck crashing into his outdoor sign and only goes downhill from there. Add an asshole homophobic boss hell bent on seeing him fired and Phil realizes he needs to put into place a plan to save himself and his job. First step in his plan… do something about his love life. …

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