Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Thanks for hosting me on your blog today. :) I’ve been asked what my inspiration was when I was writing Claiming Ayden. I have a weakness for Alpha males and absolutely love the wolf sub-culture. They’re fascinating animals that are extremely territorial about their packs, travel vast distances to find food and shelter to ensure... Continue Reading →
Diversity has been on my mind of late. I watched a documentary about a young man who was murdered just because he dared to put on a dress and change his name. Another about a girl who was bullied and ended up killing herself. It is everywhere. Racial divides, books being banned for content, fighting... Continue Reading →
The Beast Without follows Reylan, a vampire – or Blood Shade, as they’re known in this universe, who’s just over a century and a half old and has been happily independent and asexual all that time. My first rule was no angsty vampires! Reylan loves being what he is, and if there’s something missing from... Continue Reading →
The Beast Without follows Reylan, a vampire – or Blood Shade, as they’re known in this universe, who’s just over a century and a half old and has been happily independent and asexual all that time. My first rule was no angsty vampires! Reylan loves being what he is, and if there’s something missing from... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to welcome the three authors of the Big Bone Lick Pack anthology! Kendall, Jambrea, and Cherie are touring the internet to talk about their wolves and to give away a great little prize at the end! We’re touring in support of the Big Bone Lick Pack, an anthology which came... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to welcome the three authors of the Big Bone Lick Pack anthology! Kendall, Jambrea, and Cherie are touring the internet to talk about their wolves and to give away a great little prize at the end! We’re touring in support of the Big Bone Lick Pack, an anthology which came... Continue Reading →
The Giveaway: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED Blurb: James Ellsworth is a bit jaded, especially for his young age. He hates school and longs for his parents’ estate, where life is far more pleasant. Meeting new schoolmate Daniel Courtney is a much-needed distraction, one that will prove more and more engrossing as James and Daniel... Continue Reading →
The Giveaway: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED Blurb: James Ellsworth is a bit jaded, especially for his young age. He hates school and longs for his parents’ estate, where life is far more pleasant. Meeting new schoolmate Daniel Courtney is a much-needed distraction, one that will prove more and more engrossing as James and Daniel... Continue Reading →
Welcome back, everyone, and happy polar vortex! Ugh. Not really. But at least it's a great excuse to curl up with a good book. We've got an outstanding week ahead, filled with reviews, interviews, and giveaways, so here's what's coming up in the week ahead. Monday - Hayden Thorne returns on her Icarus in Flight... Continue Reading →
Welcome back, everyone, and happy polar vortex! Ugh. Not really. But at least it's a great excuse to curl up with a good book. We've got an outstanding week ahead, filled with reviews, interviews, and giveaways, so here's what's coming up in the week ahead. Monday - Hayden Thorne returns on her Icarus in Flight... Continue Reading →
::waves:: Thanks so much to Lisa at The Novel Approach for giving me a chance to share five things about the wolf shifters in my newest release, Waking Up Wolf in Evernight Publishing’s M/M Shifter Anthology, Alpha’s Claim: Manlove Edition. Big gropey loves for The Novel Approach for letting me hang out with them today.... Continue Reading →
First off, I want to thank Lisa for inviting me to be a guest today here at The Novel Approach! Being a self-published author, it’s super important to have the support of such wonderful people and blogs, and I can’t thank them enough! I’d like to start by telling you a little bit about myself... Continue Reading →
First off, I want to thank Lisa for inviting me to be a guest today here at The Novel Approach! Being a self-published author, it’s super important to have the support of such wonderful people and blogs, and I can’t thank them enough! I’d like to start by telling you a little bit about myself... Continue Reading →
In the Absence of Monsters contains one strong recurring theme, that of questioning established definitions. The definitions of sexuality, recovery, and love are examined throughout the book. The relationship between Ethan and Jayden challenges their understanding of their respective sexualities. Ethan comes to terms with his sexuality, he works toward recovery, but the one concept... Continue Reading →
In the Absence of Monsters contains one strong recurring theme, that of questioning established definitions. The definitions of sexuality, recovery, and love are examined throughout the book. The relationship between Ethan and Jayden challenges their understanding of their respective sexualities. Ethan comes to terms with his sexuality, he works toward recovery, but the one concept... Continue Reading →
“O, swear not by the moon, the fickle moon, the inconstant moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb...” —William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet “Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is grey and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion?” —Moody Blues,... Continue Reading →
When I started out writing gay romance I opted for the Regency period, and one of the first forays into writing a novel was with Chasing the Dragon, about Sebastian Long, the son of a wealthy Earl being kidnapped at his own wedding by a mystery gang linked to the Chinese mafia in Shanghai. He... Continue Reading →
I’m happy to be here today to share my novel, Serpentine Walls. Serpentine Walls is a contemporary coming-of-age romance set at the University of Virginia. I got the title both from the actual serpentine walls that enclose the gardens at the University of Virginia: and from the serpentine paths that matters of the heart often... Continue Reading →
I’m happy to be here today to share my novel, Serpentine Walls. Serpentine Walls is a contemporary coming-of-age romance set at the University of Virginia. I got the title both from the actual serpentine walls that enclose the gardens at the University of Virginia: and from the serpentine paths that matters of the heart often... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Ethan, thanks so much for being here with us today. Let’s start right in with the questions. Who would you say is your biggest influence as a writer? Do you have a favorite author(s) who inspired you to become a writer yourself? ES: Marie Sexton is a good friend and I knew her... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Ethan, thanks so much for being here with us today. Let’s start right in with the questions. Who would you say is your biggest influence as a writer? Do you have a favorite author(s) who inspired you to become a writer yourself? ES: Marie Sexton is a good friend and I knew her... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday, Everyone, I hope it was a great week for all of you. And if not, well, it’s almost over, so there’s that. Speaking of great weeks, we’ve got another one of those coming up at The Novel Approach—more reviews, more guests, and more giveaways are on tap, so read on to see what’s... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday, Everyone, I hope it was a great week for all of you. And if not, well, it’s almost over, so there’s that. Speaking of great weeks, we’ve got another one of those coming up at The Novel Approach—more reviews, more guests, and more giveaways are on tap, so read on to see what’s... Continue Reading →
The journey is complete. Yes, it truly happened; all three books of my trilogy are out! Spark, Fusion, and Flare. When I first wrote these stories in close succession so I could keep all the details straight in my head, I never dreamed they’d all be released so closely together. This started in September and... Continue Reading →
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