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Eden's Review of Fierce Love by Christopher West

Fierce Love is oneof the offerings in this year's Torquere Press Charity Sips Blitz, a fundraiser to benefit the It Gets Better Project. In keeping with the theme of "getting better," Christopher West gives us a glimpse into a brief but important period in the lives of warrior Erim, and his lover, Adair, who might possibly be a descendant of fairy kind.

Though Erim's own traditions don't include honoring the dead,he journeys to his lover's village to meet Adair's family and join in their observation of Samhain. I was caught up immediately into both the world building and the easy interaction between these two men. The author gave vivid descriptions of the landscape and surroundings, transporting me into the past.

This little jewel of a story is slowly paced, and though just a snippet of this couple's life, it marks a turning point for them. The simple act of lighting a candle for the departed opens Adair's heart enough tolet someone out, and Erim's enough to understand how fiercely he loves Adair.He shows that love in tender intimacy.

What particularly tugged at my heart was that while Adair loved Erim unquestionably, he still mourned another. Rather than be jealous or demanding, Erim understood that Adair's heart was large enough for two men.Taking someone to bed to "prove" love is one thing, showing that loveout of bed is another, and made Erim a hero in my eyes. He showed his love in every way imaginable.

Though this story is short, it captures, in gorgeous detail,the moment when two souls go from being lovers to being so much more, and I can see forever stretching out before them. Erim and Adair have so much more to tell, and I'd love to see a novel. What a fitting contribution to this worthy cause. Highly recommended.

Four Kiss Review for Galen and the Forest Lord

Reviewer Pixie at MM Good Book Reviews had this to say about my latest novella, Galen and the Forest Lord:

Eden Winters has written a charming, engaging, witty, funny and loveable story which is well plotted out, has enjoyable characters and will make you giggle. One of my favorite parts has got to be the inner monologue between Lord Erik and his wolf, they are just so funny.

I highly recommend this to anyone who loves romance, wolf shifters, comedy, hot sex and well m/m in general because this is a truly incredible light read.

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Review for my upcoming Charity Sip - Summer Boys

Elizabeth Coldwell, fellow author and contributor to this year's Torquere Press Charity Sips Blitz, benefitting the It Gets Better Project, had this to say about Summer Boys:

In this neatly crafted little story, Eden Winters takes the reader on a trip to Paradise. The resort at Waikiki is vividly described, and Ferris' initial loneliness in the heart of so much beauty is all too believable. The erotic interaction between Ferris and Miko, men from two very different worlds who turn out to have a lot in common, is hot and heavy, and the message about overcoming grief and learning to live your life again is entirely in keeping with the theme of things getting better. With an ending that's guaranteed to bring a lump to your throat, Summer Boys is one for all lovers of feel-good erotic romance.

Read her entire review here:

Galen and the Forest Lord available now at Torquere Books

My novella, Galen and the Forest Lord, is now available at Torquere Books.

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Announcement for Galen and the Forest Lord

My latest novella, Galen and the Forest Lord, publishes tomorrow, September 10,  at Torquere Books. In honor of its debut, I'll be at the Torquere Press LiveJournal, talking writing, Galen, and whatever topics come up. I'll also host a contest for an ebook copy of the story.

Find me here. 
Jenre at Well Read will also be hosting a contest for a copy tomorrow. 
The contest at Stumbling Over Chaos ends today, so if you want to be included, hurry over to Chris' site. Check out the kitty pics and Misadventures in Stock Photography while you're there!

2011 Charity Sips Blitz from Toquere Press

Reposted Torquere Press announcement.

In 2008, Torquere Press' fantastic authorsdecided to support a charity with an annual short story collection called our CharitySip blitz. In the past three years, we've donated more than $13,000.00 tocharitable organizations that support GLBT causes.

For 2011, Torquere's authors have chosen the theme"Getting Better" in honor of the It Gets Better project, which helps LGBT youthunderstand that life as an openly queer adult is not only possible, buthappening for millions of people, worldwide. More than thirty authors have writtenshort fiction pieces and have agreed to donate all proceeds of the sales ofthese stories to this year's charitable organization. Torquere Press Inc. willmatch the authors' donations completely. 

This year, we're also pleased to announce that ourdistribution partner, Rainbow eBooks, has agreed to be the title sponsor of ourSip collection, and will be our sole distributor outside of the Torquere Bookswebsite. Please support our sponsor by visiting them at www.rainbowebooks.com

Torquere Press and our authors truly believe wecan make a difference by donating to organizations that promote awarenessand equality. If you'd like to help, please support the Charity Sip Blitz andenjoy some great romance today! Available September 17, 2011 at www.torquerebooks.com and www.rainbowebooks.com

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My own contribution to this worthy cause is Summer Boys. Here's the blurb:

 A part of Torquere Press' Charity Sip Blitz. All proceeds benefit It Gets Better. 

Ferris Stuart has two missions to accomplish while on vacation on Oahu: research for a new Hawaiian Islands themed hotel and have a little fun, something he hasn't had much of since his partner died two years ago. So far he's managed to halfheartedly accomplish the first task; however, he's failing miserably at the second. That is, until a charming islander shows him both the locale and how to start living again.


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Look for Summer Boys, and thirty-two other stories about getting better, on September 17. 

Rainbow Awards Cover Contest - Round 1, Slot 19

Here we go, another week of lovely covers to vote on, as well as a chance to become acquainted with books that you may not have known about, if you're like me.



Here's the covers:



Here's the poll:

Featured Author Spotlight on A Gay Man Inside a Female's Body - Eden Winters

Reviewer Sheila at A Gay Man Inside a Female's Body interviewed me this month as the site's spotlighted author.



Here's the link:

Two Chances to Win a Copy of Galen and the Forest Lord

My latest work, Galen and the Forest Lord, is a fantasy/shifter/humorous tale of just over 30,000 words, set to publish Saturday, September 10. In honor of the release, Chris at Stumbling Over Chaos is hosting a contest. All you have to do is comment on the thread at her site, saying you'd like to enter, and she'll toss your name into the hat for an ebook copy, to be delivered after it releases from Torquere Books.





Here's the link to Stumbling Over Chaos:




While you're there, check out the fascinating linkety's, Misadventures in Stock Photography, and the pictures of the very photogenic Chaos and Mayhem. 




On release day, I'll be hosting the Torquere Press LiveJournal, where I'll talk about Galen and the Forest Lord, post excepts, and discuss what else I've got in store. Any commenter's name will be tossed into the hat, and a name drawn to win a copy of Galen. 




Your can find me at this link, but not until Saturday, September 10.



Here's the blurb:



By the time Galen Olaf-kin woke up and smelled the spiced ale, it was too late, and he never finished the wicked deed for which he stood trial. Banished from his home, he flees to the forest, taking nothing but the unwanted infant he's rescued. Perhaps the legends are true and the Forest Lord will take them both in – he's said to give sanctuary to outcasts, but none of the stories mention the naughty, tempting things he whispers, or that he shares Galen's forbidden passions. 

Lord Erik rolls his eyes at the prophecy that says when human hands deliver a babe to the forest he'll meet the mate destined to reunite forest folk with humankind. What interest has he in a child? The handsome human that brings the babe is another matter entirely, and a little thing like destiny won't stand in Erik's way of claiming the golden-haired Galen as his own. Or will it? 

Sometimes prophecies are overrated, legends incomplete, and heroes not always the sharpest swords in the scabbard.

Torquere Press Eight Anniversary Celebration - Chance to Win a Kindle!

Reposted from Torquere Press:

The Eight Ball will help celebrate our eighth anniversary here at Torquere Press! Join us for the celebration! We're having a reader scavenger hunt with weekly gift basket prizes and a grandprize (this year, a brand-new 3G Kindle along with a CD of stories from each participating author), plus daily prizes of gift certificates to show our appreciation to you -- our readers! Check our blog, http://glbtromance.blogspot.com/ where we'll have a number of our authors visiting the whole month. We'll post excerpts, hang out to chat, and talk about our stories.

In addition to the grand prize of the Kindle, we're giving away gift baskets every week! Some are silly, some are smutty, and all are fun. The themed ones are: m/m, ménage, BDSM, and lesbian, plus our authors have chipped in with extragoodies.

Here's how to play. Visit our contest page, http://www.torquerebooks.com/contest/contactmain.html, and start scavenging for the Eight Ball answers. Visit the author pages and find the graphic somewhere on their site. An online form is set up, and we'll randomly choose a winner for the Kindle from all of the correct entries. Plus, every day, readers will have the chance to win a Torquere gift certificate and a gift basket.

Help us celebrate our eighth anniversary and ask the Eight Ball your question…Like, will I win a prize from Torquere Press?