“Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.” ― Veronica Roth Ben....what to say about Ben. This man is just a hot freakin' mess, but he isn't beyond repair. From the time his younger sister Juliette comes home his parents impress on Ben that his job as a big... Continue Reading →
“Painting Fire on the Air” Is A Story Of Grief And Love
“Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.” ― Veronica Roth Ben....what to say about Ben. This man is just a hot freakin' mess, but he isn't beyond repair. From the time his younger sister Juliette comes home his parents impress on Ben that his job as a big... Continue Reading →
Review: Dumb Jock: The Musical by Jeff Erno
"One thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” ― Haruki Murakami Summary: Evan Drake is the captain of the basketball team, and an active member of his High School drama club. Though coming to terms slowly with... Continue Reading →
“Dumb Jock: The Musical” Both Hits And Misses The Mark
"One thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” ― Haruki Murakami Summary: Evan Drake is the captain of the basketball team, and an active member of his High School drama club. Though coming to terms slowly with... Continue Reading →
Is He Already An Internet Sensation, you ask? Why, Yes He Is. Please Welcome, BJ!
Well, you all know the drill by now, yes? I say: "Here we grow again?" And you say: "Whaaa...? Again?" Or, at least that's how it goes in my imagination. Your version may vary somewhat. :) So, I'm just going to spill it straight up. Please welcome our newest reviewer, BJ! We couldn't be happier... Continue Reading →
The Beauty Of “Omorphi” Is More Than Skin Deep, And Ugliness Cannot Taint The Beauty Within
“I'd never lived on a planet where such atrocities could happen, even before the souls came. This place was truly the highest and the lowest of all worlds- the most beautiful senses, the most exquisite emotions...the most malevolent desires, the darkest deeds. Perhaps it was meant to be so. Perhaps without the lows, the highs... Continue Reading →
Please Welcome Marguerite Labbe To The Joyful Approach Celebration! And Don't Forget To Check Out The Goods!
Make Me Whole – Myths and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies I’ve loved mythology ever since I was a little girl. The tales of gods and goddess were right up there with tales of dragons and fantasy worlds, the myths may have even ranked higher because the tales were such a pivotal part of some cultures. They were... Continue Reading →
Please Welcome Marguerite Labbe To The Joyful Approach Celebration! And Don’t Forget To Check Out The Goods!
Make Me Whole – Myths and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies I’ve loved mythology ever since I was a little girl. The tales of gods and goddess were right up there with tales of dragons and fantasy worlds, the myths may have even ranked higher because the tales were such a pivotal part of some cultures. They were... Continue Reading →
"Elements of Retrofit" Is A Book To Fit Into Your Reading List Soon
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ― Mark Twain In N.R. Walker’s Elements of Retrofit, age actually is the matter, or at least Thomas Elkin would like to make it matter when he’s reintroduced to his son’s friend, Cooper Jones—a now very grown up Cooper Jones.... Continue Reading →
“Elements of Retrofit” Is A Book To Fit Into Your Reading List Soon
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ― Mark Twain In N.R. Walker’s Elements of Retrofit, age actually is the matter, or at least Thomas Elkin would like to make it matter when he’s reintroduced to his son’s friend, Cooper Jones—a now very grown up Cooper Jones.... Continue Reading →
Love Gets A Second Chance To "Spark" And Catch Fire
“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace It takes two tries for our couple, Kevin and Hugo, to figure things out. When these two meet they became fast friends and eventually lovers, though they had to keep it a secret back in high... Continue Reading →
Love Gets A Second Chance To “Spark” And Catch Fire
“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace It takes two tries for our couple, Kevin and Hugo, to figure things out. When these two meet they became fast friends and eventually lovers, though they had to keep it a secret back in high... Continue Reading →
Giving "An Inch At A Time" Means Taking It Slow And Is Worth The Wait
“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” ― Frank Zappa An Inch At A Time is the second of a series of as yet unknown length. As good as they are, they could keep writing them for awhile and not lose me! Belleau and... Continue Reading →
Giving “An Inch At A Time” Means Taking It Slow And Is Worth The Wait
“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” ― Frank Zappa An Inch At A Time is the second of a series of as yet unknown length. As good as they are, they could keep writing them for awhile and not lose me! Belleau and... Continue Reading →
Want To Know What It's Like In Amelia C. Gormley's Head? Read On – And Then Enter This Giveaway!
Most of my books tend to take place over a short enough stretch of time that I don't really need a timeline. However, now that I'm working on the prequel to Strain, I have a universe which spans multiple years and therefore chronological consistency has become an issue. This is complicated by the fact that... Continue Reading →
Want To Know What It’s Like In Amelia C. Gormley’s Head? Read On – And Then Enter This Giveaway!
Most of my books tend to take place over a short enough stretch of time that I don't really need a timeline. However, now that I'm working on the prequel to Strain, I have a universe which spans multiple years and therefore chronological consistency has become an issue. This is complicated by the fact that... Continue Reading →
J.P. Barnaby's "Charlie, Rentboy" Is A Keeper
“Secrets are more powerful when people know you've got them.” – E. Lockhart Charlie is an engineering student in his last year of college. He has a partial scholarship, but how is he going to make ends meet for silly little things like rent and food? He could always work fast food for minimum wage,... Continue Reading →
J.P. Barnaby’s “Charlie, Rentboy” Is A Keeper
“Secrets are more powerful when people know you've got them.” – E. Lockhart Charlie is an engineering student in his last year of college. He has a partial scholarship, but how is he going to make ends meet for silly little things like rent and food? He could always work fast food for minimum wage,... Continue Reading →
Here's A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week!
Well, folks, we’ve got another exciting and giveaway filled week ahead, as well as some great reviews to share. This is a week you’re most definitely not going to want to miss! Included in the Joyful Approach Countdown to GayRomLit fun will be: >> Monday: Amelia C. Gormley >> Tuesday: Marguerite Labbe >> Wednesday: Rick... Continue Reading →
Here’s A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week!
Well, folks, we’ve got another exciting and giveaway filled week ahead, as well as some great reviews to share. This is a week you’re most definitely not going to want to miss! Included in the Joyful Approach Countdown to GayRomLit fun will be: >> Monday: Amelia C. Gormley >> Tuesday: Marguerite Labbe >> Wednesday: Rick... Continue Reading →
In "Crazy Like Fox", Fox Turns Out To Be One Of The Sanest Men Around
“Be careful what you wish for because sometimes your wish can be your worst nightmare...” — Origin Unknown This was the first book I've read by Michael P. Thomas. In fact, I hadn’t heard of him before I saw this book on the JMS Books submissions list. Then I went to his website and saw... Continue Reading →
In “Crazy Like Fox”, Fox Turns Out To Be One Of The Sanest Men Around
“Be careful what you wish for because sometimes your wish can be your worst nightmare...” — Origin Unknown This was the first book I've read by Michael P. Thomas. In fact, I hadn’t heard of him before I saw this book on the JMS Books submissions list. Then I went to his website and saw... Continue Reading →
What A Way To Kick Off A Blog Tour – A Little Cody Kennedy, A Little "Omorphi", And A Little Giveaway!
TNA: Hi, Cody, thanks so much for being here with us today. We are so excited to be part of your very first blog tour! Why don’t we start out with you telling us a little bit about yourself? CK: Hey, thanks for having me! It’s great to be here! I was born in Los... Continue Reading →
What A Way To Kick Off A Blog Tour – A Little Cody Kennedy, A Little “Omorphi”, And A Little Giveaway!
TNA: Hi, Cody, thanks so much for being here with us today. We are so excited to be part of your very first blog tour! Why don’t we start out with you telling us a little bit about yourself? CK: Hey, thanks for having me! It’s great to be here! I was born in Los... Continue Reading →

