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Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: SoulShares Series by Rory Ni Coileain

We took a break from History Week on Wednesday to host Rory Ni Coileain and her latest series release!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: SoulShares Series by Rory Ni Coileain: HARD AS STONE Tiernan Guaire was exiled from the Fae Realm a century and a half ago for his brother’s murder. His soul torn in hal...


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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
 
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from JMS Books LLC!
It is also available for pre-order from Amazon!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Continues: Greek Love by Kayla Jameth...

In case you missed it, Kayla Jameth was on the Book Blog talking about Ancient Greek customs and her hot historical romances!  A Spartan Love was wonderful! 

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Continues: Greek Love by Kayla Jameth...: History Week Continues on the Book Blog. Today, we have Kayla Jameth talking about Greek Love and an explanation of the customs of Ancient G...


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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
 
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from JMS Books LLC!
It is also available for pre-order from Amazon!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Part I: Shiloh Saddler

Shiloh Saddler is on the Book Blog today talking about Interracial Historical Romance! There are two great giveaways!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Part I: Shiloh Saddler: Shiloh Saddler joins us today talk about Interracial Historical Romance and an upcoming release. Hello, my name is Shiloh S...


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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
 
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from JMS Books LLC!
It is also available for pre-order from Amazon!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Continues with Heloise West

Heloise West on the Book Blog for History Week!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Continues with Heloise West: I am so excited to have Heloise West on the Book Blog today talking about her upcoming release set in Sienna, Italy. I love histo...


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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
 
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from JMS Books LLC!
It is also available for pre-order from Amazon!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Continued: Barbara Sheridan

History Week Continues with Barbara Sheridan on the Book Blog talking about her novel, Most Wanted. Don't forget to make a comment on the post to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Continued: Barbara Sheridan: I am so excited to have Barbara Sheridan on the blog today talking about her novel, Most Wanted . Most Wanted  is definitely one of m...


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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
 
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from JMS Books LLC!
It is also available for pre-order from Amazon!

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Part I: J.M. Snyder

In preparation for the release of A Place to Call Their Own with JMS Books, I am hosting J.M. Snyder herself talking about historicals. There's also a giveaway to enter to win a copy of my next release, Disappear with Me (available from Amber Quill Press May 31).

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: History Week Part I: J.M. Snyder: Introduction I am J.M. Snyder, author of gay erotic/romantic fiction and owner of JMS Books LLC. I began self-publishing in 200...

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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
 
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from JMS Books LLC!
It is also available for pre-order from Amazon!

International Day Against Homphobia

Here’s to the classic movies that we never grow tired of ~ Jill Badonsky

Have you seen the movie Cousins from 1989 with Ted Danson and Isabella Rossellini?  Danson and Rossellni play cousins by marriage who fall in love while pretending to do so to get back at their philandering spouses. It’s a beautiful romance, I bawl all throughout the movie, especially the end.

I didn’t see Cousins until about seven or eight years after it came out. I fell in love it with it instantly. I now watch the movie probably about three or four times a year. It seems like it’s a summer favorite, I don’t know why that is.

When I see it now, it is a trip back to the 1980s when hair was big, shoulder pads were the rage, and peg leg jeans were the bomb. At heart, it’s still a beautiful story.

It’s a movie I never grow tired of, even though I can probably recite the script at this point. Just like other classic movies, I don’t care that it didn’t do well at the box office or if it had blockbuster DVD sales. I only care that for the next moment, I can be transported into Larry and Maria’s story once more.

On this International Day Against Homophobia, just remember life is like these classic movies. It’s not necessarily about our past, but about our present. What are we doing today to help live our lives openly and happy, free from hate and persecution.

And what are we doing to prevent harassment of others?


For more information on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, check out their website here:


http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/


To check out the organizers of this blog hop, check out their website here:

 
http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot







In celebration, I am giving away an e-copy of Disappear With Me, 2nd Edition.  It won't be available until May 31, so the prize will be delivered after that date. Thanks for stopping by!


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Cover Reveal: Disappear With Me

Here is the new cover for Disappear With Me, available from Amber Quill Press on May 31!  Isn't it lovely?

Here is a bit more about Disappear With Me:





In 1910, the United Kingdom was in turmoil. King Edward died after only nine years on the throne. The social class system that upheld British society for centuries was being chipped away by social, political, and economic unrest across the Commonwealth. Amidst this backdrop, Reverend Leander Norris is accused of sodomy. After discovering his own self-worth and the meaning of unconditional love, Leander finds the courage to stand up for what he believes is right and pleads not guilty to the charges.
Throughout the trial, Leander’s past is revealed, including the temptations that bring the accusations against him. By the end of the trial, Leander is once again reunited with a romantic interest from the past. It may be too late to rekindle any love that remains, given the circumstances of the era and Leander’s likely sentence.
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Leander convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
Here's a link to Amber Quill's Coming Soon page:
http://www.amberquill.com/store/pg/26...
I'd love to hear what you think of the new cover!

Balance

Just don’t give up on trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong ~ Ella Fitzgerald

Balance, balance, balance…I’m having some issues with NSEDJ (not so evil day job, I really do love working for the people I do) and getting my writing editing done. Even as I write this during the week before Saturday, I am not going into the office until noon today. But as soon as I am done with some writing chores, I will crack open the laptop and work on some projects.

I am trying. I make lists of the most important tasks that need to get done and then focus on those in the time I have in the morning and in the evenings. It’s all a delicate balance.

What other tips do you have for maintaining balance in our busy lives?

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Just The Way You Are by EE Montgomery

EE Montgomery talks about what makes Just the Way You Are different from everything else on the book blog, stop by and check us out...

Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Just The Way You Are by EE Montgomery: I asked EE Montgomery what makes her story different than other contemporary M/M Romances. This is what she had to say: I...