A.T. Weaver's Blog, page 11
August 11, 2014
Nice words
A nice note from one of the men who inspired See You in the Morning.
Dean’s husband had a very bad stroke a little over a year ago and we were all worried about him. I also got worried about how Dean would cope if he lost Miles. Thus was born “See You in the Morning.”
Dean had this to say about the book and one other:
Dean P
I just wanted to tell all my friends about two books I have read. The first book is Acceptance One Man’s Quest by A. T. Weaver. I just read it again for the 2nd time & I will probably read it again. It is a lovely book about love between two men. It is romantic, funny, and delightful to read. I must say that if I could rate it 10 stars out of 10 I would rate it a 10. She also dedicated it to two of my dearest friends. I don’t usually do this sort of thing but think since I enjoyed it so much I just had to share.
The second book is called See You In the Morning. and she dedicated it to Miles & I. She said it was our love that planted the seed. Thank you Julia.
Setting that aside I also have enjoyed reading it. I have read it two time and will probably read it again. The characters are planed so well you can’t help but picture each one of the characters as you read. It also is a lovely love story between two men (nothing like Miles & I) although we do love each other. Again you will laugh, you will cry, and the ending is perfect. Another 10 out of 10. Way to go my dear friend Julia.
PS I think each book would make a lovely movie, LOVE STORY that any one could go and see and be touched by the message in them. Also she writes under a pseudonym because of her family. Thank you again Julia my friend.
August 2, 2014
Soul Survivors by A. J. Marcus
Review by A. T. Weaver
Conrad O’Shea thinks he’s experiencing past life regression when he’s thrown into the body of the Mongol warrior living two thousand years ago. While riding with his lover, they battle Turks with disastrous results. Back in his own time, memories of the passion the two warriors shared drive Conrad to try again—and again—to find his soul mate and bring them together in the present.
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I consider I have an open mind when it comes to reincarnation but this story makes me lean toward believing. Conrad makes three trips back in time and every time believes he has met the same soul in a different body. He feels so strongly they were meant to be together he convinces his friend to cast a spell to find that soul in his current lifetime.
It may be a bit erotic for some, but I love the story line.
July 28, 2014
Cousins Four – Mike
The last time all four Johnson cousins-Lizzie, Mike, Catherine and Scott-were together was Christmas thirteen years ago. Now their grandmother has called them home for what looks to be their grandfather’s last Christmas.
MIKE
Mike wants to find someone to love-someone to spend the rest of his life with. Then he meets Brian and Eric who are looking for a third man to share their life, home and bed. His twin sister, Lizzie, tells him, “As long as you aren’t hurting anyone, do what makes you happy.” He decides to give it a try.
July 26, 2014
Falconer’s Lure by A. J. Marcus
Amazon or Dreamspinner Press
Available in both e-book and paperback.
A Ren Faire Romance
Watching birds of prey soar gives Garret Nicholson a sense of peace. It’s exactly what he needs after his recent break-up. His ex never understood Garret’s work with the raptors, but the birds have been part of his life for years. Garret spends his time between The Sky’s the Limit Raptor Rehab Center and his dad’s falconry show at the Hawkwood Fantasy Faire, trying to prove to himself and his father he has what it takes to be a great falconer.
Trevor DePalma is in awe, but he isn’t sure whether the man or the falcons fascinate him more. Watching the birds perform at the Faire gives Trevor the first taste of joy he’s had since his father threw him out two years ago. Bonding with Garret over their mutual love of birds, Trevor eagerly learns all he can, and Garret proves a willing teacher. But as feelings grow, Trevor worries how Garret will react when he learns Trevor is homeless.
Life on the street is growing more dangerous for Trevor and his friends. Garret offers him safe space to find his feet. As the world crashes around them, Garret and Trevor will need each other’s support in ways they’ve never imagined.
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Marcus has brought his knowledge of raptors and Ren Faires together in this fourth book of the series. One can almost picture and feel the atmosphere of the Middle Ages as the birds fly above the crowds.
Garret Nicholson needs to prove to his father he’s capable of handling the birds on his own while his parents are gone for a couple of weeks. He’s looking for someone to spend time with since his breakup with his former partner.
Along comes Trevor DePalma. Homeless and living in a dangerous situation with men who turn to hustling and drugs in order to survive. It isn’t long before Trevor is drawn into the thrill of watching and handling the birds. But how will Garret deal with the fact of Trevor’s homelessness?
July 13, 2014
Review
Yesterday I posted part of a review of First Impressions. Today I have one of The Boss’s Son. I wish I had a follow-up to know how things are with this young man.
“By AA
Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
I liked this book. It was a very sweet story, probably because I identified with Danny a lot. I made my decision to come out after reading this book.”
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July 12, 2014
Sex in M/M romance
Yesterday there was a big bru-ha-ha on Facebook about a reader who posted a 1-star rating on Goodreads based on one paragraph in an unfinished novel. Now I don’t often check my reviews on Goodreads after an incident a few months ago, but decided to have a look. I guess I am going to have to stop labeling my books as M/M because people equate that genre with a lot of sex.
Note this from a review of First Impressions Don’t Count:
“Also, another little issue that I have with this story was that it doesn’t have sex scenes because Jesse and Dave don’t believe in anal sex or any kind of penetration.
I know that according to the statistics 1 out of 3 gay couples don’t practice this kind of sex, but I’m always hopping that when I purchased a M/M romance, it will be about the other 2 guys from this equation, so, nope no sex scenes at all
The plot wasn’t flawless by far, but I don’t regret read it.“
The way I see things, it is possible to have ‘plot related sex’ in which the sex is secondary to the story; or you can have ‘sex related plot’ in which sex is the story and anything else is secondary. Call me old-fashioned if you like, but I prefer the first concept. For a while, I went along with the ultra-descriptive sex scenes. But I like my stories to be more realistic. One book I read had the men engaging in anal sex four or five times a day – sorry, folks, but someone is not going to be able to sit down.
July 4, 2014
Midwest Book Lovers
Weather forecast for Minneapolis calls for heat the weekend of Sept 26-28
June 24, 2014
Anxious
I am so anxious to attend my first readers’ convention – and I’m going as an author. Probably won’t know any readers when I get there, but hopefully some will remember me after.
June 18, 2014
June 9, 2014
Cousins Four – Lizzie
Look for the first part of Cousins Four next week.
Lizzie is divorced and living in New York when she meets Sara. She’s always identified as straight, but: My biological father, my twin brother and my cousin are gay. Is it possible I am?
