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Kaje Harper

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About this author

I live in Minnesota (where the two seasons are snow removal and road-repair, and the mosquito is the state bird, and where sometimes in winter it is so beautiful you can't breathe for gazing at it). I have been writing for longer than I care to admit, and currently am focused on writing m/m romance. I have an interview on the BookWenches site 07/11/11 that is more biographical, for those who are interested. (http://www.bookwenches.com/iviewkajeh... )

My first professionally published book, Life Lessons, came out from MLR Press in May 2011. This was the first thing I had submitted anywhere and I was thrilled when it was accepted. There is a free short sequel, And to All a Good Night, available here, on my website and on Smashwords and Amazon...more


I've been working pretty hard on the second free story that I volunteered for, for the Love is Always Write event. (Can you say "sucker"? But it was a gorgeous picture and I couldn't resist. And I love writing the freebies.)

I just sent it off to the editing crew (and immediately noticed two more typos- aargh. But I can fix them at the proofreading.) Anyway, I also posted a little snippet of the... read more »
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Average rating: 4.16 · 4,346 ratings · 776 reviews · 16 distinct works
Life Lessons (Life Lessons,...
4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 932 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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Breaking Cover (Life Lesson...
4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 avg rating — 675 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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The Rebuilding Year
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Like the Taste of Summer
4.49 of 5 stars 4.49 avg rating — 331 ratings — published 2011
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And To All A Good Night (Li...
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Unacceptable Risk
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Lies and Consequences
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Into Deep Waters
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Unexpected Demands (Hidden ...
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Getting It Right (Life Less...
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Life Lessons And To All A Good Night Breaking Cover
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And to All a Good Night (Life Lessons # 1 1/2) (Gay & Lesbian)
2 chapters   —   updated Aug 16, 2011 11:42am
Description: In <i>Life Lessons</i>, MPD detective Mac and high school teacher Tony decided that a relationship in the closet was worth the difficulties involved. Now they are briefly separated by Tony's trip home for the Christmas holidays. On the Florida beach, Tony contemplates the joys and stresses of a hidden relationship, while in the snows of Minnesota Mac tackles a murder case that hits close to home. And in the evening, over the phone, they try to touch each other with words.
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"It was a close vote, but the book selected for June is [image] by Steve Berman. You'll find the thread to discuss this book here. Remember that the d...more "
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This book is very clearly a fantasy with gay characters, brilliant, complex and intriguing, and not primarily a romance. The two (most) main characters, Fen Jacin-rei the Ghost and Kamen Malick, are gay and in a very complicated form of relationship-...more
Kaje Harper is 25% done with Ghost: More POV characters and more complex world-building, but well worth the attention to follow it.
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“That's part of being gay, you know. It's not just who you want in bed. It's who your emotional relationships are with the other twenty-three hours of the day, whose arms you want around you when life hands you shit.”
Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“What's the rule for fighting? Hit the soft parts with your hand and the hard parts with a utensil?”
Kaje Harper, Possibilities

“didn’t want to hurt you and I didn’t want to wreck my life and I did both and I’m sorry I was ever born, and will you please sit down here and let me hold you for a minute, because I don’t think I can make it without you”
Kaje Harper, Breaking Cover

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message 30: by Kaje

Kaje Harper jeayci wrote: "Thanks for the invite! I rarely ask authors because I'm afraid of being a pushy reader :)"

Yeah, I've had that with other folks; neither of us wants to look pushy and it takes about six months before one of us says, "Why the hell aren't we "friends" yet?"


message 29: by jeayci

jeayci Thanks for the invite! I rarely ask authors because I'm afraid of being a pushy reader :)


message 28: by Dani

Dani Alexander Kaje wrote: "Ah, that's good (probably was my own insecurities talking.)"

LOL I'm not sure how people like us ever have anyone to talk to, which is odd, since we both seem to be talkers(typers?).

Kaje wrote: "Kindles - could be profitable"

Unless you have a thick skull *grin*


message 27: by Kaje

Kaje Harper Dani wrote: "LOL I hope I said I always accept =D not reject. omg I don't think i could reject anyone ever. Even the ones who wanted to throw my book at my head =D. (maybe the ones that wanted to throw their Ki..."

Ah, that's good (probably was my own insecurities talking.) I haven't had people shower me with Kindles - could be profitable, that. Thanks for accepting :)


message 26: by Dani

Dani Alexander LOL I hope I said I always accept =D not reject. omg I don't think i could reject anyone ever. Even the ones who wanted to throw my book at my head =D. (maybe the ones that wanted to throw their Kindle, but that's more out of self-preservation than a comment on them!)


Alec ☼ Thanks for the connection, Kaje.


message 24: by Danni

Danni Hey Kaje,
Just wanted to say that I love that you mentioned lutfisk in your book. The problem is that I really really want lutfisk now.

Yes, I am one of the crazy people who love lutfisk :)


message 23: by Taylor

Taylor Donovan Congratulations on the new release!


Jordie.R Hey! Evidently I've been a good boy to get my profile looking pretty, lol!!


message 21: by Bubbles

Bubbles Thank you! More tony and Mac be great for bday ;)

And I can lick anything


message 20: by Kaje

Kaje Harper Not yet. It went to lines, so it should be about 2 more weeks, but might be 3 if the line editor is busy. It needs lines/proofing/formatting and then will release on the first Friday after that is done. I will post on my blog when I know. That's MLR - no advance warning but no waiting :)


message 19: by MandyM

MandyM Kaje do you have a release date for Unexpected Demands yet? :)


message 18: by Kaje (last edited Jan 13, 2012 07:11pm)

Kaje Harper Good to have it made all official :) I look forward to seeing your updates on my home page.


message 17: by Dustin

Dustin Rhodes Thanx for accepting my friend request... now you & I are "officially" friends... LOL


message 16: by K-lee

K-lee Klein Hey, Bacon. What's shaking'?


message 15: by Kaje

Kaje Harper Thanks - it has been just amazing. What a year!


message 14: by Summer

Summer Michaels Congrats on all your wins and nominations!!!


message 13: by Kaje

Kaje Harper Merry Christmas to all - if you happen to be a M/M romance group member and online today, you can sign up for a chance to win my holiday short story Where the Heart Is from MLR here.


message 12: by Scylar

Scylar Tyberius Kaje, I just finished reading your story in the GSA group. It is so heartwarming, so refreshing. You have me now as a fan! Can't wait for the finished novel. Can I be a beta reader, please?


message 11: by Byron

Byron Haha nor do I but I don't have your excuse. . (being an author that is!!!)

Thanks for the add. *hugs*


message 10: by Cole

Cole Riann Thanks for the add Kaje :)


message 9: by Rach.

Rach. S Hey Kaje. Thanks for friending me! Your little dog pic cracks me up lol


message 8: by Kaje

Kaje Harper Wow, thank you to the librarian fairy who put my new novella up on GR within hours of me posting it on my website - you are amazing!


message 7: by Vio

Vio Thanks so much Kaje for accepting my request!


message 6: by Arzu

Arzu Hi Kaje, thanks for accepting my friendvite. It's a pleasure to meet you and FYI, i really love your books.
Arzu


message 5: by Brad

Brad Hi Kaje! Thanks for accepting the friendship request! Can't wait to check out your books!!


message 4: by Kaje

Kaje Harper If anyone is interested in another snippet of my writing, I put a YA short up on the YA M/M Romance group. It's on my Self-promotion thread. This one is more of an "It-gets-better" story than a romance, and only about 7,000 words. Although the guys in it are begging for a full YA novel. Let a couple of characters move into your head and they never want to leave.


message 3: by Kat

Kat Hi, thanks for friending me :)


Lori K Thanks for the friend Kaje. I just this second finished BC LL#2-I loved it. I am waiting for the 3rd so get to writing. :)


message 1: by Kaje

Kaje Harper I'm looking for a Beta reader for my Hot July Days short story (14,000 words). Ideally someone who is male (because I'm writing in the male first person for the first time and I want to avoid the chick-with-a-dick effect) and who has some experience with college in the early 1980's (I was there but so shy I think I missed most of it). But I'd happily take one or the other if I can't get both. Obviously since the thing is due June 21st this needs to happen soon. I don't need proofing (although if you want to point out typos...). This is a more sweet than hot first-love story, with no kinks. If someone is interested let me know. -Kaje Harper


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