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A Family for Christmas

Romance, humor, and kittens – what more do you want for Christmas?

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After the game two weeks later, Ken pulled up into Tom’s parking lot and killed the engine of the Jeep. “Did you have a good time tonight?” he asked.

“I did,” Tom answered. “Thanks for introducing me to a great bunch of guys.”

Ken turned, tilted his head to one side, and slightly frowned. I don’t want tonight to end yet. I want to kiss him. But will he let me?

“What’s that look for,” Tom asked. “You look like you’re thinking about something.”

Ken took a deep breath. “I was just wondering what you’d do if I kissed you good night.” His heart beat a little faster in anticipation of Tom’s answer.

“Um-m-m.” Tom ducked his head and knitted his brows together. “I guess there’s only one way to find out.” He raised his head and looked at Ken.

Ken leaned forward and covered Tom’s mouth with his in a soft, gentle kiss. The only parts of their bodies that touched were their mouths. He pulled back a couple of inches.

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“Skanks?” Tom asked.

“Yeah. The straight girls. For some reason they think a gay bar is the proper place for a ‘bachelorette’ party,” the man answered. “I’m Jack.” He reached a hand in front of Ken.

Tom nodded and shook the hand. “Nice to meet you. Are the two of you a couple?”

“Nope,” Jack answered. “Just good friends.”

Just then, a cute brunette in tight jeans and a crop top walked up to them. “Tom Grady, is that you?” she asked. “I haven’t seen you since graduation. What are you doing in here?”

“Hello, Linda,” Tom answered. “In case you didn’t know, this is a gay bar.”

Her eyes opened wide. “I thought it was a drag bar.”

“And just what do you think a drag bar is, Sweetie?” Jack asked. “Look around. Do you see any straight men in here? No, all these men are gay. They’re here to meet other gay men.”

She glared at Jack, and her jaw dropped as she looked at Tom. “Are you saying you’re gay?”

“I didn’t advertise the fact in high school, but yes.” He gestured toward the girls. “More to the point, what are you doing in here?”

“Oh, we came for the drag show to celebrate Janice Markham’s last night as a single girl.” Linda pointed toward the group of girls. “She and Butch Copeland are getting married tomorrow evening.”

“Now why would you want to celebrate in a gay bar?” Ken asked.

“They say it’s safer,” she said. “None of the men hit on you, and they’re good dancers.”

“I’m sure they don’t want to dance with you,” Tom said.

“Weren’t you invited to the wedding?” Her face reflected surprise. “I know she invited Bethany and your parents. She invited the whole Country Club.” She wrinkled her nose. “Thought she’d get more presents that way.”

“It’s been a few weeks since I talked to Bethany, and even longer since I’ve been in touch with my parents,” Tom said. “Bethany usually calls when something important happens in the family. Apparently, she didn’t think Janice’s marriage is important.”

“I heard you haven’t been home since you left for college. Why not? You obviously still live in town.”

“Because my father can’t accept the fact he has a gay son,” Tom replied. “After all, a preacher can’t acknowledge a son who is an abomination to God.”

“Why don’t you join us?” Linda asked. “You know most of the girls.” She frowned. “In fact, didn’t you date Janice for a while?”

“That’s okay. I’ll just stay here.” Tom turned his back on her and propped his elbows on the bar.

She stood for a minute, and then turned and left.

Tom’s shoulders shook with silent laughter.

Ken asked, “What’s so funny? I can tell you’re holding something in.”

Tom looked up. “I may have dated Janice before I came out, but Butch Copeland was my first blow job.” He paused. “And my second, and my third . . . “

“I get the picture.” Ken chuckled. “But who gave and who received?”

Tom laughed. “It was mutual.”

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4 1/2 stars for See You in the Morning

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Jake wonders if he’ll ever find a long-term, loving relationship like his parents have. After all, same-sex marriage is a pipe dream. Then he meets Dave. From the first kiss, they know they belong together. For over fifty years they’re together, living their happily ever after in spite of bigotry. They raise four wonderful children, always counting on the promise they give each other every night – “see you in the morning.”

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Review: I read this story for the first time over a year ago when it first came out, and I’ve read it a couple of times since then and it always has the same impact. It always has me reaching for the tissues as I am overcome by the heart-breaking love story; this is a truly wonderful story that definitely worth every single penny!

For over fifty years Jake and Dave faced the world together, they fought for marriage equality and married three times, they raised four wonderful children and watched as more family came into their world. As Jake loses Dave to a stroke we relive Jakes memories as he sees their life together in photographs and the love and joy he and Dave had are shared with us.

This is an incredible story that pulls at your heart as we see Jake’s and Dave’s lives spread out before us. This isn’t a story that I can really describe as it doesn’t just focus on just one thing, it focus’ on Dave’s and Jake’s lives together, so we see many moments in their lives from when they meet to their first date to Jake’s family accepting Dave, to their first, second and third weddings and then on to their first adoption and so forth, so the moments we see are all important moments in their lives together and all these memories are triggered by photos as Jake looks over their lives together just after Dave dies.

What I can tell you is that this story is beautifully written and the characters are incredible men who will bring tears to your eyes with their love for each other and their family. You admire these men for their all-encompassing love, the way that they spread their joy with others and the way that they love each other so much. We see how they influence the lives of their family to be accepting of others and to forgive those whose own views are bigoted. We fall in love with both Jake and Dave and we feel the joy they shared.

I recommend that this book be put on your read now list as it isn’t one to miss if you want an incredible story of a love that lasts over five decades, where bigotry and hate are faced down with poise and where a sad ending can also be one of happiness.

Watch this space

Labor Day

Labor Day – 1991

When I woke up this morning and it was raining, my first thought was of the people out at Ren Fest. I spent many rainy, cold, and muddy weekends out there in the SCA dell. One Labor Day weekend I remember quite clearly.

It was 1991. That was the summer I was having health problems. It was also the summer my roommate, my youngest daughter, and I went to Pennsic. Now, Pennsic was in mid-August, and while we were there, I bought a piece of elk-skin suede and a gray fox tail that almost perfectly matched Lars’ hair to make a hat for him.

Come Labor Day (just two weeks later), it rained all weekend, and I don’t think the temperature got over 70 degrees. It was so cold at Fest you could hardly do any demos because your fingers wouldn’t work.

The next week all I heard every day was, “When are you going to make my hat?”, “I sure could have used that hat last weekend.”, etc. So the following Sunday, I hand-sewed that elk skin as my demo. Now, if you know anything about working with elk-skin suede (which I didn’t at the time), it stretches. I measured his head and sewed the hat – it was too big. So I measured again – it was too big. I think I sewed the sides of that hat four or five times. Finally it was finished, and the fox tail was sewn on. I walked over to where Lars stood at the edge of the list field and handed it to him. “Here’s your hat. Put it on.”

That weekend it was sunny and 95 degrees – he put the hat on and wore it the rest of the day.

The Kachina Job by A. J. Marcus

What does one look for in an erotic, gay, paranormal book?

Werecreatures? Check – Mountain lions, jaguars, owls, wolves, and even a rat.

Hot M/M sex? Check – make that M/M/M

Mystery – Check

Magic – Check

Excitement – Check

You’ll find it all in The Kachina Job.

This story will have you on the edge of your chair from the first page when Phillip Two Hands, a weremountain lion steals the Kachina to the last page.

Phillip, Dennis Hernandez, a werejaguar, and Shannon O’Flaherty, a wereowl, form a threesome to find out what or who is killing werewolves.

Along the way, they form a deep, three-way bond that results in some pretty hot sex scenes.

As they battle spirit creatures and an alpha werewolf, their bond continues to grow.

Like I said, you’ll be on the edge of your seat for this one.

Travelers – excerpt

Three days later, James was moved into a nursing home. That evening his three children, Sean, Sharon, and their younger brother, Ian came to visit and found him sitting in a chair.

“Well, Dad, you’re looking much better. There for a while, we weren’t sure,” Sean said. “The doctor says it looks like you’re going to be fine. You’ll continue physical therapy, but will have to use a wheelchair for now.”

Sharon walked over and kissed him. “I’m so glad you’re okay, Dad. I wasn’t ready to plan a funeral.”

“Humpf,” James said. “Don’t go planning any funeral for me yet. You need to plan a big birthday party for me next July.” His speech was still a bit slurred but understandable.

“What do you mean, Dad,” Ian asked.

“You’re going to have a big birthday party for me on the Fourth of July. Your half-brother, James, and his family are coming from California.”

“You sound rather definite about that,” Sean said. “What makes you so sure?”

“Because James’ grandson, Rory, told me so,” James answered.

“And just when did Rory tell you this?” Ian asked.

“You won’t believe me if I tell you,” James said.

“Try me,” Ian replied.

“It was November, 1892.”

“Okay, Dad, you’re right. I don’t believe you,” Ian said.

“How could that happen?” Sharon asked.

“Because I visited 1892 from 1941 just before the war started. While I was there, Rory McGregor visited from the year 2034.” James shook his head. “Don’t try to figure it out. I’m not crazy. You’ll see next July when Rory comes to my party.”

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Los Angeles, CA – May 26, 2014

Rory shook his head. “The old man must be bonkers. How could I have met him in 1892? Neither one of us was born yet.”

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