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Book Review at Novels Alive

Amy at the book blog Novels Alive book blog just posted a review of The Acorn Stories, saying “The Acorn Stories delivers insight into a fictional small town, illustrating the ups and downs of life.”

Gay Movie Review: Whirlwind

Summary: Director Richard LeMay presents the story of a group of gay men whose views and situations vary in terms of relationships. A newcomer shakes all of that up in unexpected ways. Text: I sometimes complain that way too many gay films and books take place in the gay scenes of New York or other large cities. However, director Richard LeMay gives a fresh twist to the familiar “gay guys

Book review of Immortal: The House of Ganymede by Robert A. Karl

Immortal: The House of Ganymede by Robert A. KarlMy rating: 5 of 5 starsRobert A. Karl, author of the Clubbed series of books and The Goldies: 50th High School Reunion, returns with Immortal: The House of Ganymede, a tale that mixes gay teen drama with timely topics, social media, and Greek mythology. Inspired by a role model who comes out, Jason wants to reveal his true self to his best friend

Maybe We Run

Start your week with this new rock track from ‪Redline Addiction. It's got a feel-good sound, and the lyrics capture a lot of positive vibes. #MusicRecs

Louder Than Words - an LGBTQ ( GAY ) Film

Louder Than Words is a sensitive and touching gay short film about a deaf dancer, his close friend, and someone new who has entered their lives. Unlike too many other gay films, it's not only well-made but also projects a happy and hopeful tone.

The Whisper that Replaced God Part II: Silent Almighty Book Review

You might want to first read my review of Part I, so I provided that link to my previous post. Unlike most of the book-related ideas that occur to me when I wake up at 3 in the morning, I remembered that one. The review this blog entry’s title promises will now commence.The Whisper that Replaced God Part II: Silent Almighty by Timothy WolffMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWith Part II, Timothy Wolff

The Whisper that Replaced God (A Silent Duology Book 1) Book Review

The Whisper that Replaced God by Timothy WolffMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThe Whisper that Replaced God (A Silent Duology Book 1) works as an entertaining fantasy, but the first-person narration adds some much-needed levity. Mute remains aware of readers, not wanting to bore, insult, or trouble them with superfluous or unpleasant details. All of it reveals much about his personality and past, thus

Same Sex Book Review

Same Sex: Gay SF Clone Erotica by J W SteedMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAuthor Peter Schutes introduces two tales of clones and gay male desire. Schutes offers an introduction that shows a love for science fiction and concerns about oppression. That introduction also explains the unlikely genesis of this unique collection. Despite similar concepts, the stories differ in feel and setting, both going

Books Written or Cowritten by Duane Simolke

Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure. An Iroquois family gets caught in a battle between two oppressive worlds. Free eBook! Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure. In an alternate reality, an Iroquois scientist and her twin gay sons battle shapeshifting aliens.Taldra: Degranon and Sons of Taldra together in one volume. The Acorn Stories. “A lush tangle of small-town life branches out

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