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Finalist – Best Romance / Best Literary Fiction

It’s my extreme pleasure to announce that two of my books have been chosen asfinalists for the 2015 eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Awards!

Only registered members can vote in the polls.If you’d like to vote, the registrations is quick and easy.

1) Got to: eFestival of Words.2) Go to the Awards Hall Forum.

3) Go to the 2015 Finalists Sub-forum.Open the thread for the category you want to vote in.Vote.Rinse and repeat for each category you want to vote in.

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Gay Film – The International Version

I enjoy gay cinema, particularly foreign gay cinema which to me, often seems so much richer than what’s usually produced here in the US. So here’s a spotlight on just a few. Hope you enjoy.

Boys Like US – Germany

Rudolf, Gabriel and Nicolas are best buddies and very similar. They’re not just all in their thirties and gay, but also lovable, big-city neurotics. After an abrupt end to a relationship,Rudolf wants to leave Paris. He wants to get his life back on track, and the best place for this...

Romance novels are about love

Romance novels are about love… with a capital L. They’re about finding that elusive special someone who gets your quirks and insecurities, and accepts you as you are. Throw in a fabulous storyline with plenty of chemistry and you’ve got a winning combination any enthusiastic reader will happily devour. However, it isn’t only the message of love that moves me in romance books. It’s the message of hope. This is particularly true in the MM genre.

Hope is a feeling. An abstract concept. It isn’t...

#LoveWins Celebration and a Price Drop!

In celebration of the SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage, I’ve permanently dropped the price of Wicked Men box setby 25%.

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Was $7.99, Now $5.99!

It was the only way I could think of to say thank you to the many ardent supporters, both gay and straight, who spoke loud enough to change the course of history for LGBT rights.

Thank You!

And congrats to ALL the present and future happy couples!

The Creepy Side of Online Dating Apps

Beware that handsome stranger!

In this collection of 12 short stories by Simon Graves, the latest dating app might lead you down bizarre and often deadly paths.

Blurb:

Find him on FIND’M!

FIND’M is the newest geosocial networking app for gay men that’s turning heads and taking them off!

Reviews:

Dark & disturbing. Great Tension! Five Stars

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Simon Graves is an emerging author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy from Norfolk, Virginia. He...

Summer Book Sale

It’s the first day of Summer and ALL my books are 25% off over at ARE today, including my latest, The Love of Wicked Men.

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A Grand Prize Winner!

Congratulations to Samatha who won the Grand Prize in the Wicked Men blog tour. Samantha walked away with an ebook copy of my entire backlist, plus a copy of The Love of Wicked Men.

Congratulations also go out to Andrew, Jen F., Felicia, Lisa G., and Jen C. They each won acopy of The Love of Wicked Men (Season One).

And thanks to the hundreds of people who participated in the blog hop.

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Wicked Men Blog Tour #giveaway

It’s here! 7unique excerpts, 6 episodes, 5 chances to win a FREE copy!

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Desire and love don’t always see eye to eye

Welcome debut author Ty Jacob to the blog with his new novel, The End of Billy Knight. I asked Ty to let me profile his book because I read the first chapter and was hooked. He has kindly allowed me to excerpt it here. ~ B.

The End of Billy Knight is a genre-bending blend of dark literary fiction and playful gay romp, set in a world that’s intense, dangerous, and fun.

Mike is a sexy young hustler. Dale is middle-aged, overweight, and aware that he’s running out of time. When they meet, their...