Where Fiction and Reality Meet
“We just did an awesome job of not dying.” ― John Green Some did, at least. Some didn’t do a great job at all of not dying, and now some of those who failed at the not dying part aren’t so much dead as they are undead, which is the same as not alive only... Continue Reading →
This week’s pick is Slave written by Kol Anderson who also did the wonderful artwork, but I’ve run into a small hitch: Kol did two covers for the same fic and the question is which one to choose? *taps finger on chin* Ah hell, I like them both. So I pick both. Actually, the one... Continue Reading →
This week’s pick is Slave written by Kol Anderson who also did the wonderful artwork, but I’ve run into a small hitch: Kol did two covers for the same fic and the question is which one to choose? *taps finger on chin* Ah hell, I like them both. So I pick both. Actually, the one... Continue Reading →
“Never judge someone by their relatives.” ― Charles Martin Blurb: Nate Tippie and Brandon Wilde are gay, single, and both hoping to meet that special man, even though fate has not yet delivered him to their doorstep. Nate's sister, Hannah, and her kooky best friend, Marilyn, are about to help fate with that task by... Continue Reading →
“Never judge someone by their relatives.” ― Charles Martin Blurb: Nate Tippie and Brandon Wilde are gay, single, and both hoping to meet that special man, even though fate has not yet delivered him to their doorstep. Nate's sister, Hannah, and her kooky best friend, Marilyn, are about to help fate with that task by... Continue Reading →
What is Romance? A Guest Blog By Rick R. Reed So one of the comments I’ve been seeing since the release of my new book, Raining Men is “this is NOT a romance.” Ironically, almost all of these reviews have been raves, so it’s NOT a complaint at all. But I cringe when I see... Continue Reading →
What is Romance? A Guest Blog By Rick R. Reed So one of the comments I’ve been seeing since the release of my new book, Raining Men is “this is NOT a romance.” Ironically, almost all of these reviews have been raves, so it’s NOT a complaint at all. But I cringe when I see... Continue Reading →
“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 →
“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 →
"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 →
"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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
“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 →
“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 →
“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 →
“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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
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