Where Fiction and Reality Meet
“There’s a fine line between support and stalking and let’s all stay on the right side of that.” ― Joss Whedon Switch Hitter had all my favorite elements for a story: a little bit of mystery, some sports and boys who love to play rough. But to my disappointment, the plot fell short for me.... Continue Reading →
I love zombies. They represent things most of us dread: the slow, ugly process of decomposition of our bodies; a rapidly spreading infectious disease public services can’t stop; and the collapse of society as we know it. But while I love zombies, the typical survival/slasher stories populated by the rotters have never been my cup... Continue Reading →
I love zombies. They represent things most of us dread: the slow, ugly process of decomposition of our bodies; a rapidly spreading infectious disease public services can’t stop; and the collapse of society as we know it. But while I love zombies, the typical survival/slasher stories populated by the rotters have never been my cup... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time... There was a small, troubled child who grew up to be a larger, more troubled teenager. He had entered that phase of life when the male body decides that life on its own isn't nearly as much fun as it can be dosed with hormones and sexual confusion. In the end... Continue Reading →
There are such beings as vampires, some of us have evidence that they exist. – Bram Stoker BLURB: At Whispering Hills where mortals and paranormals coexist peacefully – and romantically - love really does bite! Talib Eldridge is a vampire who lives with guilt. 100 years ago, he accidentally turned a human to a vampire... Continue Reading →
There are such beings as vampires, some of us have evidence that they exist. – Bram Stoker BLURB: At Whispering Hills where mortals and paranormals coexist peacefully – and romantically - love really does bite! Talib Eldridge is a vampire who lives with guilt. 100 years ago, he accidentally turned a human to a vampire... Continue Reading →
“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.” ― William Styron One of the best things about writing reviews for a blog is the opportunity you have to read a book by an author that you may not have noticed otherwise. This... Continue Reading →
“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.” ― William Styron One of the best things about writing reviews for a blog is the opportunity you have to read a book by an author that you may not have noticed otherwise. This... Continue Reading →
TNA: Welcome to The Novel Approach, Jennifer, we couldn’t be happier to have you here with us today. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself, a few things that make you, you? JW: Well, I’m originally from Arizona, but now live in Wisconsin (I know, drastic change in... Continue Reading →
TNA: Welcome to The Novel Approach, Jennifer, we couldn’t be happier to have you here with us today. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself, a few things that make you, you? JW: Well, I’m originally from Arizona, but now live in Wisconsin (I know, drastic change in... Continue Reading →
“The heart was made to be broken.” ― Oscar Wilde BLURB: As a teenager, Charlie "Chase" Rhodes meets Scott Boone and falls head over heels in love with the popular, athletic boy next door. Charlie thinks he's living the dream when Scott says he feels the same way. But his dreams are dashed when Scott... Continue Reading →
“The heart was made to be broken.” ― Oscar Wilde BLURB: As a teenager, Charlie "Chase" Rhodes meets Scott Boone and falls head over heels in love with the popular, athletic boy next door. Charlie thinks he's living the dream when Scott says he feels the same way. But his dreams are dashed when Scott... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes we carry mistakes we haven't even made yet.” ― Saahil Prem This is the third installment of the Dear Diary series, I highly recommend reading Dear Diary and Dear Diary: Pride first to follow Chris and Josh's story from the beginning. This is definitely a coming of age story. Chris is now at college... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes we carry mistakes we haven't even made yet.” ― Saahil Prem This is the third installment of the Dear Diary series, I highly recommend reading Dear Diary and Dear Diary: Pride first to follow Chris and Josh's story from the beginning. This is definitely a coming of age story. Chris is now at college... Continue Reading →
I have a friend who has gotten bad covers made for her, more than once. I’m not going to point fingers to say who the artists were or what publishers she used that seem to believe that such atrocities will actually sell books to anyone that isn’t listening to them on audio book; but suffice... Continue Reading →
I have a friend who has gotten bad covers made for her, more than once. I’m not going to point fingers to say who the artists were or what publishers she used that seem to believe that such atrocities will actually sell books to anyone that isn’t listening to them on audio book; but suffice... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Paul, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hobbies, interests, odds and ends things that make you, you. PAF: Hi, Lisa, I’m so glad you asked me to be here. Wow. That’s an interesting question. Hmm.... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Paul, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hobbies, interests, odds and ends things that make you, you. PAF: Hi, Lisa, I’m so glad you asked me to be here. Wow. That’s an interesting question. Hmm.... Continue Reading →
"Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go So make the best of this test, and don't ask why It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time..." - Green Day "Good Riddance" There is a cosmic order to the universe -... Continue Reading →
"Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go So make the best of this test, and don't ask why It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time..." - Green Day "Good Riddance" There is a cosmic order to the universe -... Continue Reading →
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my... Continue Reading →
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my... Continue Reading →
Poppy’s Post-GRL Wrap Up Well, it’s happened again. The GayRomLit retreat is over. I’m back home, snuggled up on my couch and reflecting on an amazing week. True confession: I’m really sad. I miss everyone already. I knew I would, but it’s so hard to explain what it’s like to leave behind folks you’ve bonded... Continue Reading →
Poppy’s Post-GRL Wrap Up Well, it’s happened again. The GayRomLit retreat is over. I’m back home, snuggled up on my couch and reflecting on an amazing week. True confession: I’m really sad. I miss everyone already. I knew I would, but it’s so hard to explain what it’s like to leave behind folks you’ve bonded... Continue Reading →
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