Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Love Found on Lindisfarne Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 35 Pages At a Glance: Who wouldn’t like a lovable dad, a precocious almost-teen, and a Viking? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When single father Chris meets a Viking re-enactor on Lindisfarne, he thinks it’s the perfect recipe for a holiday fling --... Continue Reading →
Title: Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Lester “Les” McCoy is a retired cowboy who now lives in the city, working days at the Ranch and Feed. He loves his country music. Not... Continue Reading →
Title: Lead Me to You Author: Kate Lowell Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 20 Pages At a Glance: Kate Lowell has penned, unashamedly I might add, a full-stop tug at the heartstrings romance, with plenty of sizzle to add some heat to the sweet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Who takes their claustrophobic boyfriend spelunking for his... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Fragile Vines Author: Vivien Dean Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13000 Words At a Glance: This is a really beautiful and touching short story of a love that one man can’t let go, and the other can’t accept. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When his boss’s twenty-year-old son announced he wanted to be more... Continue Reading →
Title: An Island, Lost Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: I feel this author tried to accomplish too much in the short amount of space he used for the story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Clint is travelling on a small Cessna Citation over the Pacific. When the plane... Continue Reading →
Title: Toy with Me (The Secrets Collection) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Blanket Fort Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Toy with Me earns a solid “A” in the short story telling department. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Aaron is hiding something in his drawers—but that’s not his only secret. When he moves in with... Continue Reading →
Title: Twenty-Five Years (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 19 Pages At a Glance: Check out this delightful romp. It’s guaranteed to make you smile! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes letting go of an obsession leads to something better instead. A twenty-five-year high school reunion is Conrad’s chance to... Continue Reading →
Title: Save Yourself (A Tales From Foster High Story) Author: John Goode Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 35 Pages At a Glance: Along with emotionally charged storylines that often have more than their fair share of pathos and grit, a John Goode title is nearly always guaranteed to make you think. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Has No Expiration (A Story in the Daily Dose 2015 Package “Never too Late”) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 29 Pages At a Glance: The perfect amuse-bouche for love… and a great little appetizer for the heart. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: There’s more to life than work, and love has... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! It's your friendly neighborhood author Michael Kudo here. I'm so glad to be back on TNA after a long long break (we shall never go that long again!) to bring you an announcement and a short story. The announcement being that although I said a few months ago I was taking 2015 off... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Wayward Ink Pages/Word Count: 29 Pages At a Glance: Another beautifully poignant short story from this master storyteller – bittersweet, hopeful and satisfying. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: What if your fate is to lose the one you love and be doomed to live in a city of lost hearts?... Continue Reading →
Title: It Could be You Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 19 Pages At a Glance: Another well-written short story from an author who is quickly becoming a favorite. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ted has just won 15 million quid. Or at least, he would have won 15 million quid if he... Continue Reading →
Today we welcome Jennifer Cie on the Down on the Other Street (Volume Two) blog tour. I asked Jennifer a couple of questions about short story writing, which she kindly answered, and she's also offering the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of the book. You can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Kimo & Mike Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: I loved it but it’s just too damn short. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Former competitive surfer and Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is in his element in his home state of Hawaii. But a ski trip... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Kimo & Mike Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: I loved it but it’s just too damn short. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Former competitive surfer and Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is in his element in his home state of Hawaii. But a ski trip... Continue Reading →
Title: Kindred Spirits Author: Alicia Dyal Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 49 Pages At a Glance: This is just a sweet short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Casey’s a hotshot bartender in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean he’s not sensitive. Though uncharacteristic, Casey lets a big, charismatic Tennessee bear named Mike seduce him. Who can... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspoken Author: Sam Singer Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 10 Pages At a Glance: Super short story that felt a bit forced. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kenneth and David from the best-selling stories Broken and Envy are back for another sensual glimpse into their D/s relationship. Kenneth prides himself on being the best trained sub he can for his Dom.... Continue Reading →
Title: One Perfect Wish Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: Brown threw in just the right twist to elevate this tale from another insta-love story to something so much more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Playing the part of another man’s husband to fulfill a wish is easy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Everyone’s a Casualty Author: Jaidon Wells Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: Short story with interesting characters but is difficult to follow. Blurb: Joel is more in love with a fantasy world, and one of his own characters, than he is with his own life. He spends his days slipping between... Continue Reading →
Title: Everyone’s a Casualty Author: Jaidon Wells Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: Short story with interesting characters but is difficult to follow. Blurb: Joel is more in love with a fantasy world, and one of his own characters, than he is with his own life. He spends his days slipping between... Continue Reading →
Title: Control Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 37 Pages At a Glance: Don't let this one pass you by. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Justin loves Daniel Madsen but Daniel wants nothing more to do with him than use him as a booty call. Daniel is always the one with control of whatever form... Continue Reading →
Title: Standby Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: Kim Fielding has a flair for throwing the unexpected into her stories. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Who’d have thought being stranded at the airport could possibly have some long term benefits? Certainly not Tom. But then, he hadn’t bargained... Continue Reading →
Title: The Silk Dungeon Author: Feral Sephrian Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: Short story with fun characters, silly dialogue, and hot sex. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: With the exception of a few wild nights at the club, Nick Loredon’s life is nothing but one boring day after another. When his friends finally convince... Continue Reading →
Title: Slither Author: T.A. Creech Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 17 Pages At a Glance: A pretty classic sci-fi plot that can be traced back all the way to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Blurb: War awaits on Ilmare, between the humans and the constructs they created. Considered flawed designs by their creators, Selati and his... Continue Reading →
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