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A Road Trip, A Meetup, and a Starred Review!

Wow, I haven’t updated in a while, have I?

So, I’ve been on the road a lot. Since my last post, I’ve been to Detroit to see Thirty Seconds to Mars and Linkin Park. Then I went toLos Angeles and met up with LA Witt, her hubby, and Cat Grant for the screening of Artifact, tooled around Hollywood, then… saw Thirty Seconds to Mars and Linkin Park. Yes, again. Yes, lots of Mars this summer.

But it was the Hollywood Bowl! I couldn’t pass that up. And OMG, the seats I had. Well, see for yourself:

Yup....

Throwback Thursday WIP

For Throwback Thursday, I give you snippet from a WIP that I haven’t touched in two years, tentatively titled Season of Kings.

Summer ached in my bones at nine in the morning and the scent of sun-warmed earth mixed with sharp smell of coffee as I walked down Murray Avenue. The 61c Cafe had its doors open. Not surprising. It was seventy and sunny. The temperature would rise into the low eighties.

It was only the vernal equinox. Summer had come too early.

A shudder ran through me. In the six and a...

Another snippet of Just Business

Today, I’m over at Joyfully Jay with another snippet of Just Business. This bit follows right on from the Teaser in Takeover.

Enjoy!

Where I’ve been (Interviews, Giveaways, Posts, etc.)

Just a quick post to not where I’ve been since Takeover came out!

I blogged about GayRomLit over at LoveBytes, and included a giveaway.
I was interviewed over at Prism Book Alliance, and there’s also a giveaway there.
I have a guest post about how I came to write m/m up at Gigi’s Book Blog!

There are a few more places I’ll be, too. I’ll update as they come out.

And a huge huge Thank You to everyone who has read and reviewed Takeover! I really appreciate it! I know how precious time is, and taking...

Release Day for Takeover!

Today is the release day for Takeover, my M/M office romance! *throws confetti*

Here are the details!

Michael Sebastian thought Curacao would be the perfect place to have a little fun in the sun–and between the sheets. So far, no one has struck his interest, until Sam Anderson walks into the bar. With one look at his tense body and expensive suit, Michael knows that this is a man in need of release. And Michael is more than willing to lend a hand.

Shattered by the most intense sex he’s ever had,...

Winner! And what the heck am I up to?

Winner!

First! I never drew a winner for the Taste the Rainbow blog hop post… mostly because I was off at RWA and that screwed up my schedule.

So! Random.org says the winner is poster 11, which is sherry1969! I’ve emailed you. Congrats!

What’s going on with you, Anna?

Second…I’ve been asked quite a bit if I plan to ever write a sequel to Close Quarter?

Short form: YES. yes. At least one. Probably two, because Silas and Rhys aren’t done and won’t shut up. And then there a book for Vasil, lovely Vas...

Taste the Rainbow Blog Hop: Inspire

For other bog hop posts: http://new.inlinkz.com//luwpview.php?id=414214

There have been so many things that have inspired me to write LGBTQ fiction, but I think the one that sticks in my mind the most was my first term at grad school for my MFA. As part of the program, those graduating gave thesis readings. Now, the thesis was a fully ready for submission genre novel, so the thesis readings were 50 minute long sessions where the author talked a bit about why this novel and then read for about...

Another tiny snippet of Just Business

I should probably post this on WIP Wendnesday, but hey, let’s call it Snippet Saturday instead:

I want to get to know you. Beyond work, beyond play.

Favorite flavor of ice cream. Best album. Comfort movie. Not being dead like Noah.

Justin wasn’t Noah, he wasn’t like Noah. But the feelings? Those were. The tickle of anticipation, the occasional moment of vertigo, the warmth in Eli’s chest when Justin smiled. So close it almost felt like he was cheating on those memories of Noah.

A little from the WIP, AKA Just Business

Last week, I turned in the final proof of TAKEOVER. In a little over two months…it’ll be released! *bites nails* To keep myself busy, I’ve been working on the next book, JUST BUSINESS. It’s somewhat of a sequel to TAKEOVER, in that the MCs of that book appear in this one, but the focus is on an entirely different couple: Eli and Justin.

Here’s a glimpse of the two from early in the book. (Note that this *is* a draft. No guarantee that this will even end up in the final book. And if it does, it...

Back from RT Booklovers

I went to RT Booklovers last week, and it was my first large romance-oriented convention. I’ve mainly gone to SF/F conventions before this.

I had a huge blast! Meeting readers and other authors who love and support romance was grand!

I was also very warmed by the reception of LGBTQ writers. I felt at home and accepted and no one turned their nose up. I know gay romance isn’t everyone’s thing, but there wasn’t a sense of rejection. In fact, I had plenty of discussions about diversity in sexualit...