Where Fiction and Reality Meet
“Some things are destined to be -- it just takes us a couple of tries to get there.” ― J.R. Ward Title: Control Author: Cardeno C. and Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Vy Aleknos is the leader of a hawk shifter flock. Openly gay since he was... Continue Reading →
In case you haven't heard, Cardeno C. and Mary Calmes have teamed up and written a book together. Control will be available at Dreamspinner Press on April 18, 2014, but in the meantime, we've got Vy and Robert here to answer a few questions, offer an excerpt from the book, and give one lucky reader... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had an outstanding week, and are gearing up for another. We've been busy as can be around here these days, booking more great authors and reading more great books, and we're looking forward to more great fun in the months to come. We're building up the GayRomLit Countdown Celebration... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had an outstanding week, and are gearing up for another. We've been busy as can be around here these days, booking more great authors and reading more great books, and we're looking forward to more great fun in the months to come. We're building up the GayRomLit Countdown Celebration... Continue Reading →
“Time is the longest distance between two places.” ― Tennessee Williams Title: Walk With Me Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: When Eli Block steps into his parents' living room and sees his childhood crush sitting on the couch, he starts a shameless campaign to seduce the... Continue Reading →
“Time is the longest distance between two places.” ― Tennessee Williams Title: Walk With Me Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: When Eli Block steps into his parents' living room and sees his childhood crush sitting on the couch, he starts a shameless campaign to seduce the... Continue Reading →
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt BLURB: At age 18, Shiloh Raben is tired. He no longer has the energy to deal with mean classmates, inner doubt, and fear of familial rejection, so he takes a razor to his wrist. When he wakes up in... Continue Reading →
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt BLURB: At age 18, Shiloh Raben is tired. He no longer has the energy to deal with mean classmates, inner doubt, and fear of familial rejection, so he takes a razor to his wrist. When he wakes up 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 →
TNA: Hi, Cardeno C., 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. CC: Hi, Lisa. Thanks so much for having me. A little bit about myself, let’s see …... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Cardeno C., 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. CC: Hi, Lisa. Thanks so much for having me. A little bit about myself, let’s see …... Continue Reading →
“Just like there's always time for pain, there's always time for healing.” ― Jennifer Brown I don't think I have ever read a book by Cardeno C. that hasn't tugged at my heartstrings. Cardeno has a way of writing MCs that just pulls me in and makes me fall in love with them immediately. This... Continue Reading →
“Just like there's always time for pain, there's always time for healing.” ― Jennifer Brown I don't think I have ever read a book by Cardeno C. that hasn't tugged at my heartstrings. Cardeno has a way of writing MCs that just pulls me in and makes me fall in love with them immediately. This... Continue Reading →
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. – Jane Austen A Shot at Forgiveness is part of DSP’s Daily Dose Anthology for June. It is a well-written, sweet short story that leaves you satisfied but still wanting more. Rafi Steiner and Isaac Jones grew up together. As... Continue Reading →
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. – Jane Austen A Shot at Forgiveness is part of DSP’s Daily Dose Anthology for June. It is a well-written, sweet short story that leaves you satisfied but still wanting more. Rafi Steiner and Isaac Jones grew up together. As... Continue Reading →
Oh my gosh! The Novel Approach was nominated by author Cardeno C. for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Cardeno is a self-described "hopeless romantic who wants to add a little happiness and a few 'awwws' into a reader's day. Writing is a nice break from real life as a corporate type and volunteer work with... Continue Reading →
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