Patrick Doyle's Blog, page 3
August 10, 2021
From GG's Scavola on Beau's Dilemma
"A GAY thriller, very well-written, where you really work alongside the actions of main character to figure out what's going on with the all the twists and turns and puzzling events. The characters are fleshed-out and likable and the sex is sexy. I highly recommend it especially for a nice summer beach read! "
May 5, 2021
Rainbow Book Reviews
I'm thrilled and frankly relieved to share this review of Beau's Dilemma with you. It appears on Rainbow Book Reviews. This reviewer takes no prisoners. If they don't like your book, they will politely shred it. If they do like your book, you'll spend the day on cloud nine. Off I go...up up and away!
http://www.rainbowbookreviews.com/boo...
http://www.rainbowbookreviews.com/boo...
May 4, 2021
Beau's Dilemma is out and proud!
My apologies if anyone's getting this twice. Even more so for the typo in the title. Imagine, an author misspelling his own book. Tolstoy, here I come!
'Beau's Dilemma' is now available - already one great review, below. As the reviewer notes, I've graduated to writing sex scenes, something I shied away from earlier. Don't know why. Writing about sex is like sex itself. Once you try it, there's no turning back.
'With “Beau’s Dilemma” Patrick Doyle steps outside the box and creates a precise, meticulous novel with secrets, clues and chaos. He also takes another step in some very steamy moments and still keeps this a very suspenseful novel. The plot never looses it’s direction, with fast paced action, corruption and violence."
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
'Beau's Dilemma' is now available - already one great review, below. As the reviewer notes, I've graduated to writing sex scenes, something I shied away from earlier. Don't know why. Writing about sex is like sex itself. Once you try it, there's no turning back.
'With “Beau’s Dilemma” Patrick Doyle steps outside the box and creates a precise, meticulous novel with secrets, clues and chaos. He also takes another step in some very steamy moments and still keeps this a very suspenseful novel. The plot never looses it’s direction, with fast paced action, corruption and violence."
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
April 25, 2021
Postpartum
Having just squeezed out my third book in a year, I'm suffering a postpartum down, floating somewhere between relief (it appears to be healthy and looks just like its father) and anxiety (Will it find its place in the world? Will it make friends?). My baby is so young and the world so cruel.
And as the parent, what do I do now? Try to conceive again straight away or refuse all ideas of coitus? Withdraw and work on improving my syntax, or throw myself at the first sexy idea that comes my way? There should be a group for people like me. Hi, my name's Patrick and I'm a writer.
And as the parent, what do I do now? Try to conceive again straight away or refuse all ideas of coitus? Withdraw and work on improving my syntax, or throw myself at the first sexy idea that comes my way? There should be a group for people like me. Hi, my name's Patrick and I'm a writer.
April 17, 2021
MCA awards
Okay, so I'm way behind the curve here but I just found out that 'Tony's Dream' was nominated for a Members' Choice Award in the MM Romance group. Guess I didn't win though, since no limo pulled up at my door. All for the best of course. Now I can go back to writing and not waste my time on some silly acceptance tweet. Still, I'd just ironed my tux!
April 2, 2021
The world of art
Further to my previous post on Tony's Dream. Art museums are curious places. They're like any other business. They have budgets, bottom lines, deadlines, office politics. And, like any other business, sometimes they have criminal behavior - usually financial.
But, unlike other businesses, they must keep up the pretense that they are above all that. Art is pure, so those who work with it must be too. Art appeals to our better nature, so those who work with it must have that better nature. This kind of dichotomy can result in some pretty strange behavior. Thus my book.
Don't get me wrong. Art is essential to life. But it is part of life, warts and all, or as in Tony's case, murder, fraud, forgery - you know, the fun stuff.
That's why I'm thrilled that my next book is a mystery with surfers!
But, unlike other businesses, they must keep up the pretense that they are above all that. Art is pure, so those who work with it must be too. Art appeals to our better nature, so those who work with it must have that better nature. This kind of dichotomy can result in some pretty strange behavior. Thus my book.
Don't get me wrong. Art is essential to life. But it is part of life, warts and all, or as in Tony's case, murder, fraud, forgery - you know, the fun stuff.
That's why I'm thrilled that my next book is a mystery with surfers!
April 1, 2021
What's true in fiction?
I've been knee-deep in my new book to reply earlier to a couple of reviews of my last book, 'Tony's Dream.' Both express incredulity that the museum in the book could even exist given the amount of fraud and financial mayhem that's described.
While all my books are fantasy, they come from something I've lived. Events are exagerated but there's always a kernel of truth - or an entire corn field. My books are fiction but they're not science fiction.
Anyway, this is not a plea for more stars, far from it. I just want the wonderful people who read my books and take time to comment on them to know that the writing is certainly imperfect, but the source material is accurate. Thanks!
While all my books are fantasy, they come from something I've lived. Events are exagerated but there's always a kernel of truth - or an entire corn field. My books are fiction but they're not science fiction.
Anyway, this is not a plea for more stars, far from it. I just want the wonderful people who read my books and take time to comment on them to know that the writing is certainly imperfect, but the source material is accurate. Thanks!
March 9, 2021
'Beau's Dillemma: A Gay Tale of Science Seduction & Murder in Sydney'
‘Beau’s Dilemma: A Gay Tale of Science Seduction & Murder in Sydney’ will be up and running in June 2021.
Science provides the backdrop here, seduction the thrills, and murder the trigger for it all. Australia is omnipresent with its upside down tropics, intoxicating mountains and endless watery views.
This time out things are less mystical and more physical with just enough murders to make it noir and just enough loving to make it hot. Well, back to the grind.
https://www.amazon.com/Beaus-Dilemma-...
Science provides the backdrop here, seduction the thrills, and murder the trigger for it all. Australia is omnipresent with its upside down tropics, intoxicating mountains and endless watery views.
This time out things are less mystical and more physical with just enough murders to make it noir and just enough loving to make it hot. Well, back to the grind.
https://www.amazon.com/Beaus-Dilemma-...
February 9, 2021
Free for V-Day (Valentine's of course)
TONY'S DREAM will be available for free download for a few days starting February 14. What better way to love at a distance than with a book? You can snuggle with it, caress it, fondle its pages and let your imagination run wild. Just remember: sticky pages don't open.
https://www.amazon.com/Tonys-Dream-De...
https://www.amazon.com/Tonys-Dream-De...
December 31, 2020
Klutz of the year award
The klutz of the year award goes to....me!
When I announced by forthcoming book I gave the wrong title. Yes the main character's name is Sam but his nickname is Beau, a very important element to the story. So the book will be called 'Beau's Dilemma'.
In French a 'beau dilemme' literally means a beautiful dilemma as in a tough choice between two attractive options. And that's the story. Sam (or Beau) has a difficult choice to make on all fronts.
He has two paths to follow, two conflicting truths and two hot guys only one of whom wishes him well.
And it all takes place in Australia where surfers wear budgie smugglers and getting buggered means a variety of things.
Now I'll have a word with that promotional team of mine!
When I announced by forthcoming book I gave the wrong title. Yes the main character's name is Sam but his nickname is Beau, a very important element to the story. So the book will be called 'Beau's Dilemma'.
In French a 'beau dilemme' literally means a beautiful dilemma as in a tough choice between two attractive options. And that's the story. Sam (or Beau) has a difficult choice to make on all fronts.
He has two paths to follow, two conflicting truths and two hot guys only one of whom wishes him well.
And it all takes place in Australia where surfers wear budgie smugglers and getting buggered means a variety of things.
Now I'll have a word with that promotional team of mine!
