Cover Reveal And Giveaway: EM Lynley's "Bound for Trouble"

I’m so thrilled to share the cover and blurb of my upcoming release BOUND FOR TROUBLE. The ultra-talented Paul Richmond did this cover and it conveys the theme of the book so well. Release date is set for June 18, but you can pre-order from Dreamspinner Press. Buy Here Here’s more about BOUND FOR TROUBLE:... Continue Reading →

When Attraction Isn’t Instant – A Guest Post And Giveaway By Skylar M. Cates

We all know that attraction is an odd thing. In real life, I can remember being “just friends” with somebody for many years, not finding them particularly attractive at all, and then KAPOW---sudden chemistry. Why? He was making me laugh really hard, and the attraction took me over. Chemistry. It’s not all about looks. It... Continue Reading →

When Attraction Isn't Instant – A Guest Post And Giveaway By Skylar M. Cates

We all know that attraction is an odd thing. In real life, I can remember being “just friends” with somebody for many years, not finding them particularly attractive at all, and then KAPOW---sudden chemistry. Why? He was making me laugh really hard, and the attraction took me over. Chemistry. It’s not all about looks. It... Continue Reading →

Traci Recommends Mary Calmes's "But For You" – Narrated by Finn Sterling

"I cannot tell you how thankful I am for our little infinity.” ― John Green Title: But For You (A Matter of Time: Book Six) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 18 Minutes Rating: 4.25 Stars Blurb: Jory Harcourt is finally living the dream. Being married to US... Continue Reading →

Traci Recommends Mary Calmes’s “But For You” – Narrated by Finn Sterling

"I cannot tell you how thankful I am for our little infinity.” ― John Green Title: But For You (A Matter of Time: Book Six) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 18 Minutes Rating: 4.25 Stars Blurb: Jory Harcourt is finally living the dream. Being married to US... Continue Reading →

Food, Memories, and Love – A Guest Post and Giveaway by Rick R. Reed

It might just be me, but I believe one of the most powerful ways you can show someone you love them is through feeding them. Growing up, the maternal side of my family was Sicilian. And let me tell you, the Sicilians believe in three things: love, family, and food. You simply did not turn... Continue Reading →

A Man Must Accept A Few Truths On The Way To Love In Renae Kaye's "Loving Jay" – Reviewed by Jackie

“The thing about denial is that it doesn't feel like denial when it's going on.” ― Georgina Kleege Title: Loving Jay Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: One thing Liam Turner knows for sure is that he's not gay—after all, his father makes it very clear he’ll... Continue Reading →

A Man Must Accept A Few Truths On The Way To Love In Renae Kaye’s “Loving Jay” – Reviewed by Jackie

“The thing about denial is that it doesn't feel like denial when it's going on.” ― Georgina Kleege Title: Loving Jay Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: One thing Liam Turner knows for sure is that he's not gay—after all, his father makes it very clear he’ll... Continue Reading →

B.G. Thomas's "Spring Affair" Is A Story Of New Beginnings – Reviewed by Lynn

“If people did not love one another, I really don't see what use there would be in having any spring.” ― Victor Hugo Title: Spring Affair (Seasons of Love: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sloan McKenna is going through a tough time. His beloved... Continue Reading →

B.G. Thomas’s “Spring Affair” Is A Story Of New Beginnings – Reviewed by Lynn

“If people did not love one another, I really don't see what use there would be in having any spring.” ― Victor Hugo Title: Spring Affair (Seasons of Love: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sloan McKenna is going through a tough time. His beloved... Continue Reading →

Miki St. John And Valentine's Day Mix It Up In Rhys Ford's "The Devil's Brew"

“We’re guys, we don’t do this romantic shit.” – Rhys Ford Title: The Devil’s Brew (Sinner Series: Book 2.5) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 66 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Miki St. John’s life has been turned upside down, but it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him. His best friend,... Continue Reading →

Miki St. John And Valentine’s Day Mix It Up In Rhys Ford’s “The Devil’s Brew”

“We’re guys, we don’t do this romantic shit.” – Rhys Ford Title: The Devil’s Brew (Sinner Series: Book 2.5) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 66 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Miki St. John’s life has been turned upside down, but it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him. His best friend,... Continue Reading →

"The Devil's Brew", Rhys Ford, GayRomLit And A Giveaway Is The Recipe For Good Times

Suspicion greeted me. It was heartfelt. Nearly palatable in its intensity. Probably because I’d just spoken to the Sinner’s Gin singer a month ago, and he more than likely hadn’t expected me to crop back up so soon. Personally, I looked upon the interview as revenge for being nibbled on by an irate mallard. A... Continue Reading →

“The Devil’s Brew”, Rhys Ford, GayRomLit And A Giveaway Is The Recipe For Good Times

Suspicion greeted me. It was heartfelt. Nearly palatable in its intensity. Probably because I’d just spoken to the Sinner’s Gin singer a month ago, and he more than likely hadn’t expected me to crop back up so soon. Personally, I looked upon the interview as revenge for being nibbled on by an irate mallard. A... Continue Reading →

Intensify Your Writing By Eliminating Intensifiers – By Brita Addams

Intensifiers are the most overused words on the planet. These awesome and terrific tips are a wonderful way for real writers to write their absolute magnificent best. The underlined words are just a few intensifiers. Now the sentence without them: These tips are a way for writers to write their best. Uncluttered, and frankly, much... Continue Reading →

HAHAT 2014 Continues With A Guest Post By Kade Boehme And A Giveaway

Please welcome our second contributor to The Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Kade Boehme. Kade shares a very personal story about his own coming out with us today, and there's also another chance to win a $20 Gift Card for Dreamspinner Press (the first can be found HERE - Deadline Midnight PT 5/21/14). THIS CONTEST... Continue Reading →

Welcome Back Con Riley, The "Recovery" Blog Tour, And A Giveaway

There was a time when I could quite comfortably write three or four books a year. Between my first novel After Ben’s submission, rejection, and its eventual publication, I wrote three other novel-length works. I was midway through a fourth when something happened that made me put down my pen. The story that forced me... Continue Reading →

Welcome Back Con Riley, The “Recovery” Blog Tour, And A Giveaway

There was a time when I could quite comfortably write three or four books a year. Between my first novel After Ben’s submission, rejection, and its eventual publication, I wrote three other novel-length works. I was midway through a fourth when something happened that made me put down my pen. The story that forced me... Continue Reading →

Love Is Real In Cardeno C.’s “Perfect Imperfections” – Reviewed by Jackie

“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” ― Kurt Vonnegut Title: Perfect Imperfections Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Hollywood royalty Jeremy Jameson has lived a sheltered life with music as his sole focus and only friend. Before... Continue Reading →

Love Is Real In Cardeno C.'s "Perfect Imperfections" – Reviewed by Jackie

“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” ― Kurt Vonnegut Title: Perfect Imperfections Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Hollywood royalty Jeremy Jameson has lived a sheltered life with music as his sole focus and only friend. Before... Continue Reading →

Traci Recommends Giving “Parting Shot” A Listen

“Remember that you don't owe anyone an apology. You are who you are, you have no choice, and that is beautiful.” ― Emy Storey Title: Parting Shot (AMoT: Book 7) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 2 Minutes Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Life has never been easy for... Continue Reading →

Traci Recommends Giving "Parting Shot" A Listen

“Remember that you don't owe anyone an apology. You are who you are, you have no choice, and that is beautiful.” ― Emy Storey Title: Parting Shot (AMoT: Book 7) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 2 Minutes Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Life has never been easy for... Continue Reading →

Chris T. Kat’s “Sacrifices” Proves The Desperate Measures Aren’t Always The Smart Ones – Reviewed by Jackie

“Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.” ― Oscar Wilde Title: Sacrifices (A Jeff Woods Mystery) Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: When he was outed on the local news, Jeff Woods gave up his dream job as... Continue Reading →

Chris T. Kat's "Sacrifices" Proves The Desperate Measures Aren't Always The Smart Ones – Reviewed by Jackie

“Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.” ― Oscar Wilde Title: Sacrifices (A Jeff Woods Mystery) Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: When he was outed on the local news, Jeff Woods gave up his dream job as... Continue Reading →

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