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October 11, 2015
MM Romance vs Gay Contemporary Romance
It being Queer Romance Month, I decided to answer a question a reader posed to me some time back.
What is the difference between MM Romance and Gay Contemporary Romance?
Here are a couple of formulas to answer the question.
MM Romance:a + b = HEA
Gay Contemporary Romance:eix = cos x + i sin x = HEA (maybe, but not always – particularly if the variablesare off or your imaginary numbers aren’t squared).
*Bonus points if you recognize the GCR formula.
*Major points deducted from your final sc...
September 30, 2015
Pulling back a bit
I wanted to let readersknow that I will be away for the foreseeable future. There are many reasons behind this, but it is my hope that you will continue to enjoy my books and recommend them to others.
I will continue writing, but my online presence and interaction will be severely diminished. As will my publishing schedule.
The enthusiasm within the my Goodreads fan grouphas helped me pump out 10 releases in 2015, but I cannot keep that pace going with the reality bombs life has decided to dr...
September 21, 2015
Of Angels and Demons…
Welcome S.R. Carrillo to the blog with her LGBTQ dark fantasy, theSoul series.
Evil has flourished since the beginning of time, but at long last it has come to pass—that the world should end at the hands of the divine. A Lesser Earth thrives in the ashes of the old world.
As does an unnamed lost boy, the abandoned effigy of evil, who wanders the globe without a clue and without a purpose.
The Last Angel Ero’s only task is to find this boy and raise him into the arms of Grace. He doesn’t expe...
August 16, 2015
Wicked Men – Season 2 #teaser #excerpt
Just thought I’d offer a peek at my rough draft to give you an idea about what Jack and Sid are up to in Season Two of Wicked Men. Feel free to leave your comments below. ~ B.
SEASON TWO – THE LOVE OF WICKED MEN (DRAFT)
Jack was in Philadelphia when he first caught sight of the tail. He noticed the same man three months later when he was in the Keys, and then a third time in LA. At first, he thought the guy might have been working for Wessman or the Feds, but they would’ve moved in on him lo...
August 9, 2015
50% rebate on all my Books
In celebration of their new Android App, All Romance eBooks is offering a 50% rebate on Sunday, Aug 9th. All my ARe titles are included! Click on any of the covers below for a direct link.
The All Romance Reader Android App comes with a library pre-loaded with six free ebooks, courtesy of AllRomance.com, the largest and oldest independent seller of Romance eBooks in the world.
With the All Romance Reader App for Android, readers can browse...
August 7, 2015
NEW Covers for the Afflicted Series
The Afflicted Series is still my best-selling series, by far. Recently, we decided to do new cover art and re-edit the books. I’m happy to say the new and improved version is now available at all retailers. I’m also working on Book 3, but don’t expect it too soon. Readers are screaming for Season 2 of Wicked Men, so that’s what I’m concentrating on at the moment.
August 3, 2015
Spotlight on paranormal M/M – Awakened
Welcome Kenneth Creech to the blog with his paranormal M/M novel, Awakened.
Blurb Caleb McEllis has been haunted by the same nightmare for as many years as he can remember; he is swallowed by darkness and unable to escape. Which was the perfect metaphor for the small conservative town where he grew up. Once he graduated from high school, he vowed to never return, hoping to escape the teasing he experienced since childhood.
On his way to work one night, his nightmare comes to life and somethin...
August 1, 2015
Gay Romantic Thriller – “One of the best novels I have ever read”
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Undeniably one of the best novels I have ever read. Highly recommend.
– The Novel Approach
Extremely difficult to put down.
-Joyfully Jay Reviews
Riveting storyline. Kept me reading through the night.
– LeAnn’s Book Reviews
Five SMOKING Stars! Kept me on the edge of the sofa, flicking the next button as fast as I could.
– Foxylutely Books
All I can say is WOW!!
– Gay Media Reviews
Hot, sexy, mysterious. It throws out surprises at...
July 23, 2015
#ThrowbackThursday – The Value of Rain
Four years ago today, I published my first novel. Since then, it has gained much acclaim, even with its dark subject matter. It is not fluff and was never meant to be. This is a dark journey, one which some people have taken in real life.
A few of those travelers survived, most did not.
When love is locked away, it turns to vengeance.
Charles is 14, and after being discovered with his first love he is forced into a mental hospital to ‘cure’ his sexuality.
For the next ten years, Cha...
July 20, 2015
Tear Jerkers and Heart Breakers in LGBT Lit
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Chronicles a journey from hate to the unexpected beginning of redemption and reveals the destructive nature of families, secrets and revenge.
Listening to Dust – 2012 Rainbow Award Winner – Best Contemporary Gay FictionA book about love found, love lost...
