Jon Michaelsen's Blog: Ramblings, Excerpts, WIPs, etc., page 40

Several of my writer friends have been asking folks to “like” their Author Page. It’s been shared that if an author gets 40+ "likes" on his/her author page, a “sales algorithm” kicks in and that can help to increase an author’s visibility.

False Evidence (Murder Most Deadly, #1) by Jon Michaelsen

So, with that in mind - and needing all the help I can get to gain exposure - could I ask you a favor that will only take a second of your time and "like" my author page on Amazon?

Go to my author page on Amazon at the link provided below.

Click the "like" icon on the upper right side of the page. That’s it, you’re done!

Thank you so much for our help! I’ll let you know if that helps with sales.

http://tinyurl.com/JonMichaelsen

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Published on July 03, 2012 16:39 • Tags: amazon, author, jon-michaelsen

Amos Lassen’s Review of False Evidence Picked Up By The LL Book Review

I am humbled by the wonderful review of my latest erotic thriller via The LL Book Review reviewed by Amos Lassen.

http://llbookreview.com/2012/06/murder-most-deadly-1-false-evidence-by-john-michaelson/

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Published on June 28, 2012 16:12

What I’m currently reading for 2012 GLBT Rainbow Awards

This is the second novel I’m reading as juror for the 2012 GLBT Rainbow Awards

http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/tag/rainbow%20awards%202012

One Last Lie

Blurb:

Philip and Jonathan have had the perfect life together for ten years - fulfilling every dream except that of having a child. Along comes Angela, Philip’s college friend who apparently conquered her old demons of obesity and manic-depression.

After reacquainting and becoming good friends, the three decide to have a child together through artificial insemination of Jonathan’s sperm.

From that point, Philip and Jonathan’s idyllic life begins to unravel. Angela’s mask of deceit gradually slips as her pregnancy awakens psychological and physical problems, leaving Philip and Jonathan regretting ever allowing her into their lives.

Told from an elderly Jonathan’s hospital bed, Angela’s tangled web unwinds into heartbreak, deception, legal battles, and finally murder – with a surprise ending no one could have ever imagined

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Published on June 23, 2012 09:04

Review: “Ink” by Isabelle Rowan - M/M Vampire Love Story

Ink by Isabelle Rowan

Dominic is tired, old and alone; weary of his existence to the point of withdrawing from any human contact…except to feed.
It’s been a while since he’s had a lover, one that touched him as much as the one from his past. For a reason not entirely clear to the reader, Dominic finds himself watching Ink every night, a tattoo shop emanating smells of blood and sweat that draw him and where he spots Michael, a young tattoo artist that stirs something in the ancient man that he has not enjoyed in a long time - something he has attempted to avoid over the many decades.

Michael is a young tattoo artist at Ink. He’s handsome, witty and insightful, yet somewhat aloof in his youthful grace. When a mysterious and alluring man comes into the tattoo shop one evening as it’s ready to close and asks for a tattoo, Michael quickly volunteers to “ink” the man. He is intrigued by the mysterious, brooding man.

But Dominic – the customer - erases the experience from Michael’s memory. However, Dominic returns several nights later for a tattoo that disappears by the next day.

Michael feels drawn to the mysterious man for reasons he cannot explain, or understand. He stalks Dominic, spying on him, inexplicably drawn to the man - a pull beyond his understanding. But Dominic will have none of Michael. He discourages Michael, even pushes the young man away with powerful impulses of his mind.

Dominic chooses to end his “life”, not wanting to bring any harm Michael. Michael still feels compelled to look for the man he’s feels drawn to, romantically and physically - to seek the man out, to understand his feelings, determine once and for all if there is any possibly of a relationship with Dominic.

Michael locates Dominic and excitement turns to fear as he realizes Dominic is dying, possibly dead. In a desperate attempt to revive the vampire, Michael shares his blood with the man and curls beside him in bed.

Through the first half of the novel, Dominic seems to do everything
he can to push Michael away, but the pull is too strong and soon, Dominic gives into his desires, only to attract the attention of his “maker”.

And all is not well when Dominic’s maker senses a chance to reclaim
his “son”, and interfere with Michael’s newfound love affair - the man’s very existence and that of his close friends, is suddenly in danger.

Ink is a dark, at times gothic, at times mushy, romantic tale of angst, fear and discovery, of an ancient vampire’s loss of hope and desire - a m/m romance with strong characters and plot; the writing is very good, save for a few references to modern pop culture that appeared odd. The novel builds very slow and deliberate until Dominic and Michael are finally joined as lovers, only to meet a fate stronger than either of them could have imagined.

Isabelle Rowan has created a very gratifying m/m love story – and thriller (the part I loved most toward the end!); a novel between opposite men, unlikely lovers – men destined to meet in this lifetime (or perhaps the next.)

The story drags at some points in the beginning, but pushing forth to the thriller portion of the last fifty pages or so are well worth the wait.

A very enjoyable read indeed!

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Published on June 21, 2012 17:49