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Humpday Hook

Me again after a very long break! In fact my last HDH post was back in June.

So long ago that I think an explanation is in order. Hump Day Hook is a sort of blog hop where bits of story are posted – these can be anything from erotic romance to sci fi – and we all bop around the blogosphere reading each others work. Just click on the kissy-face graphic below to go to the list of participating authors.

Since the graphic for HDH is het I decided to post bits of an old Regency romance that I starte...

New Release – a free read from Chris Quinton

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The Renfrew Files #1 – The Carpenter’s Tale.

It should have been a bit of a break for Mark Renfrew, attending an archaeological conference with Jack Faulkner, his lover. No ghosts, no drama beyond the academic. But it didn’t work out that way. The modern Five Star hotel held a dark secret, and Mark knew he had to uncover it before more people were hurt.

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Saturday Recs

Saturday is here again and it’s time for the usual recommendation post as part of the Seductive Studs ‘n’ Sirens blogging thingy, which you can find here.

I can’t remember what I recced last time because it’s been a couple of weeks. Whatever it was I bet it was good!

This week I’m going to draw your attention to Finders Keepers by fellow Brit, Chris Quinton.

Jeff is a tough undercover operative for an insurance company that recovers stolen art with extreme prejudice if necessary. Just back from...

Guest post – Rebecca Cohen

My guest today is Rebecca Cohen, whose latest release – Life on the Land – concerns subjects very close to my heart.

Over to you, Rebecca!

Oh, biology, how I love thee. And Welsh Myths, I’ve got a thing for you too. Many years ago, I studied biology at university (more specifically microbiology/virology and later biochemical engineering), and ever since I’ve had a love of life on a microscopic level. In my latest release, Life in the Land, my hero’s (Bobby Sawyer) superpowers are the result of...

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New Release – Unbreak My Heart

Unbreak My Heart

by K-lee Klein

Brett Taylor has been doing just fine living in his own little world for the past three years, thank you very much. Losing someone special is life changing, and Brett doesn’t understand why everyone and their damn dog thinks they can get all up in his business about him needing to move on. He managed to make the transition from musician to rancher without relying on anyone else’s opinion or help, and he certainly doesn’t need some city kid coming into his life to...

Today in the Comfy Chair – Shira Glassman finish

My guest today is Shira Glassman, a brand new author who may live in Florida but whose imagination accepts no bounds. Her first novel, The Second Mango, was published by Prizm Books on August 21st.

Welcome, Shira, and thank for answering my questions.

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Elin: Can you tell me a little about yourself? For instance, do you have to have a day job as well as being a writer?

Shira: I’m a freelance violinist and a section member of my local orchestra. Right now, I also consider marketing my book to be...

Guest Post – Charley Descoteaux

The Jazz Connection

Thanks, Elin, for asking me back to visit you!

My history with jazz is short, especially considering how long it’s been around. My daughter and her ex-girlfriend tried to convince me of its charm years ago but it wasn’t until I met one of the main characters in my debut Gay Romance that I really gave it a chance.

But I’m not talking about him today. Today, I’m talking about the inspiration behind the title of my July Amber Allure release, A Sunday Kind of Love: Etta James, he...

Today in the Comfy Chair – Chris Delyani

My guest today is Chris Delyani, whose contemporary novels set in San Franciso have achieved critical acclaim and who also writes articles for the Huffington Post in addition to holding down a full time day job.

Thank you, Chris, for taking time out of what be an incredibly busy schedule to answer my questions.

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Elin: Can you tell me a little about yourself? For instance, do you have to have a day job as well as being a writer?

Lombard Street, courtesy of Wikimedia

Chris: Twenty years ago I mov...

Seductive Studs and Sirens

I‘ve been a bit dopey the past few weeks and got out of the habit of posting my weekly recommendation for the S’n'S crowd, a small select band of authors offering snippets of top quality fiction each week, or in my case a recommendation of something I have read and enjoyed enough to want to share it. Just click on the graphic to the left to see the other contributors.

This week it’s not one but two books – old favourites of mine that have come out in actual dead tree format so I’ll take a minu...