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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year. May your fondest dreams come true.

Sale at Torquere

I found this in my email today:

Five Days Until Christmas Sale!

There are only five more days until Christmas! So we're offering 15% off
your purchases from now through Tuesday night at midnight (est). Just put
'5days2010' in the coupon code box when you check out at Torquere Books
(www.torquerebooks.com) to get 15% off your order.

Sale good now through Tuesday December 21 at Midnight (est).

Pick yourself up a book from Torquere Press today!

If you've had your eye on Tinsel and Frost, it's already discounted 20%, so this would make it even more of a good deal. And what the heck, at this price, toss in The Match Before Christmas, too, and own both of my holiday stories. It'd be a shame to break up the set!

In an act of shameless self promotion, here's my author page at Torqeure:

http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.ph...

All kidding aside, at this time of year when we're almost shopped out, it's great to pick up a comforting read or two at a bargain price.

Happy Holidays, ya'll, and happy reading.

The Match Before Christmas, now available at Torquere Press

The Match Before Christmas, at 14,000 words, was released Wednesday from Torquere Press, and is already getting some positive feedback here at Goodreads from some marvelous reviewers.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/96...

At Brief Encounters,it received an A+. Read review here:

http://briefencountersreviews.com/201...

Here's the blurb:

Candlelight, mistletoe, gaily wrapped packages beneath a trimmed tree, and someone to share it with. That’s all Barry Richards wants for Christmas. Desperate for a traditional holiday, he takes drastic measures. Creating a profile on “GetaDate.com,” he hopes to find the perfect man in a matter of weeks. One date after another goes sour, while all around him friends are falling in love, and Barry starts to lose faith.

The first snow falls and the world is filled with seasonal cheer, all except for Barry, for whom time is running out. Facing the prospect of a lonely holiday, he tries just once more to make The Match Before Christmas.

Read an excerpt here:
http://www.torquerepress.com/fiction/...

Find story here:
http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.ph...


Happy Holidays, ya'll!

Promo Op for M/M Authors and an Opportunity for Readers

Authors, wanna play Santa for some lucky reader? Reviews by Jessewave is looking for authors to donate a book (or two or more) to their Christmas Eve giveaway.

Just post the name of the book(s) you're willing to donate in the comments along with your email address. Prospective winners will be watching this post, making their lists and checking them twice. So far that post has had nearly 500 views, so it's a chance for a little recognition while making some reader's dreams come true.

http://www.reviewsbyjessewave.com/?p=...

Readers, swing by, read the rules and be ready to cash in on the generosity of the Santa Authors. So many great books have already been offered, and the list keeps on growing.

Tinsel and Frost on Sale Now

My last year's Christmas Sip, Tinsel and Frost, is on sale now at Torquere Press for 20% off.

Here's the blurb:
The last time Tony danced, he’d worn the spangles and tights of the Nutcracker’s Prince and the audience threw roses at the stage. One career-ending accident later, he’s dancing again, and he’s not proud of hoping that the audience will reward him with twenties.

Frost, the big, pale bouncer, has reasons of his own for keeping a watchful eye on Tony. He keeps his distance, too, until he has to bounce an aggressive customer who takes things with Tony too far. They have a short, shared walk home but a huge divide between their lives, though Tony and Frost might have more in common than they believe.

Find it here:

http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.ph...

Another Giveaway for The Match Before Christmas

That wonderful new short story review site, Brief Encounters (starring those awesome reviewers, Tam and Jenre), is hosting a giveaway for a copy of my upcoming short story (14,000 words), The Match Before Christmas. Just comment, telling them your favorite Christmas song, to be in the running. The story comes out December 15th, and if you're the winner, you'll receive your prize then. Tam and Jenre will also post a video of the winner's favorite song.

Good luck!

Here's the link:

http://briefencountersreviews.com/201...

Saturday, December 11 at Torquere LiveJournal

Hi ya'll! Tomorrow, Saturday, December 11, the Torquere LiveJournal takes on a southern flare. I'll be hosting, talking about my upcoming release, The Match Before Christmas, chatting about whatever comes to mind, and holding a contest for a copy of the new release, to be handed out once published. Be sure to stop by and hang out with me.

http://community.livejournal.com/torq...

Love Shown to The Wish, The Angel of Thirteenth Street, and Duet

Thanks to Elisa Rolle at My Reviews and Ramblings for hosting the 2010 Rainbow Awards. Thanks also the judges; I'm sure their jobs weren't easy.

A big congratulations to all the winners, too numerous to mention here. Here's the link to Elisa's site:

http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/ta...

I'm thrilled (and a bit in shock) that my own book, The Wish ranked third for Best Gay Contemporary Romance, with The Angel of 13th Street gaining an Honorable Mention in the same category. Angel tied for sixth place.

In the Best Gay Paranormal/Horror category, Duet received an Honorable Mention, placing sixth.

And for the Cover Contest, the cover for The Angel of 13th Street, created by the talented Alessia Brio, received sixth place Honorable Mention. Congratulations, Alessia.

I've added many new books to my ever growing TBR pile during this competition, and am pleased to have had work included in it. Many thanks again to Elisa Rolle and all the folks that worked so hard to make the Rainbow Awards possible.

Upcoming Release and Giveaways

On December fifteenth, Torquere Press will release my Christmas Single Shot (approximately 14,000 words), The Match Before Christmas. I normally like to kick off a new publication by offering chances to win a copy.

Chris at Stumbling Over Chaos is hosting the first contest, beginning December seventh and continuing until December fourteenth at 7:00 pm CST. All you have to do is leave a comment, stating that you'd like to enter, on the The Match Before Christmas posting to be in the running for a free copy, deliverable upon release by Torquere.

Stumbling Over Chaos is a great place to visit, lots of good info, great reviews, cute kitties, and giveaways. Here's a link to the post on her site.

http://www.stumblingoverchaos.com/arc...


Next Saturday, December eleventh, I'll be hosting the Torquere Press LiveJournal. We'll chitchat, have a few discussions, I'll post blurbs and excerpts from the new story, and one lucky commenter will win a copy.

Here's the link, but remember, I won't be there until the eleventh, and you'll get your prize after release on the fifteenth. It's another great place to check out and chat with your favorite Torquere authors, many who, like myself, post contests for free stories. Check it out!

http://community.livejournal.com/torq...

These contests are open only to those over the legal age to possess such materials, and story is m/m. If that's not your thing, you may wanna pass on this.

Rainbow Award Cover Contest - Round 15 - Final Round

The Rainbow Awards Cover Contest has entered it's final round, with fifteen covers left. This week, voting will be handled differently. All voters must vote on three covers, no more, no less, and they'll vote by leaving a comment, stating their three selections.

This will be so hard, because there's so many covers in this round that I love. There's also many books represented that I do intend to read in the future. Thanks to the contest, I now know the artist behind the gorgeous images that caught my eye.

Many thanks to Elisa Rolle for hosting this competition. Be sure to show your support for your favorite covers, and the artist who created them, but voting on her site.

http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/11...

Thanks again, Elisa, the celebrity judge panel (squueeeee!), and all the wonderfully talented artists who are due for some recognition.