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April 7, 2015
Bargains And Giveaways
Tomorrow my novella, The Playmaker is released with Less Than Three Press. There’s still time to pre-order at the discounted price of $3.39 (32% off) directly from the publisher here. Otherwise, it’s available at all the usual e-book retailers (Amazon, Smashwords, All Romance, Kobo).
Or you can take your chances on a giveaway. Less Than Three Press have one running until 20th April on Goodreads. Comment to be entered in the draw.
Plus, I have some swag of my own to give away. Comment to enter...
March 22, 2015
Upcoming release: The Playmaker
It seems appropriate, as the Six Nations tournament ended this weekend, to announce the upcoming release of my novella, The Playmaker. Out on 8th April and available direct from Less Than Three Press or all major ebook sellers (see below for links).
Ask Meg, and she’ll say she’s content. A promising career, a steady boyfriend—her future is secure. Just like her position on Brentley Women’s Rugby Team.
Her fascination with Jacqueline, the team’s wild and beautiful flanker—that’s nothing more...
February 16, 2015
Random Acts Of Kindness Anthology
December 29, 2014
Not so much a review of 2014 as a bit of navel-gazing…
This time last year, I started writing a short story… that turned into a novella. It’s about a woman in an established relationship with a man, who falls in love with another woman. Nothing original in that, but something I thought a lot of people could relate to. It was something I could relate to; a story I knew I could tell.
My lofty goal was to finish the story, and to write a syopsis and a blurb. I had no idea what to do with it after that.
I’ve been reading gay romance for some time (much...
November 18, 2014
What Motivates You To Purchase Books From A Particular Site – A Guest Post by Brita Addams
The Novel Approach, making a sterling case for buying direct from the publisher, rather than third party vendors.
Originally posted on The Novel Approach:
You love books, don’t you? Yeah, me too. Some authors and publishers are autobuys for me, because I know I’ll get the reading experience I want. A cover attracts me, the blurb entices and then I’m off to purchase.
Before I wrote, I had my go-to vendors. As a reflex, I went to what was familiar. Then, I had books accepted for publica...
September 4, 2014
Sometimes things don’t go to plan. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan.
What I’m not going to do today:
1. Play Neil Diamond’s September Morn and weep. (Where did the summer go? So little done, so much to do…)
2. Watch the next episode of ‘Suits’ on Netflix. (That is called procrastination. Stop. It. Now.)
3. Take off the toe nail polish that’s been on my toes a month. (Yes, I need to do it but not now. See (2) above.)
4. Eat lunch early. (I’m not even hungry. It’s only 10.15am.)
In my defence, the summer was good and busy. As well as a holiday to Cornwall, days at th...
July 9, 2014
Authors: There’s a Thief in Your House, and Here’s How To Narc on Them.
Heidi says it better than I could. Pirates are illegally selling ebooks (no money goes to the author or publisher). Here’s how we can try to stop them.
Originally posted on The Amazon Iowan:
Huge, mammoth hat tip to Bree and Donna for teaching me the magic that is Whois. And for translating it because I still don’t understand. Now, let me tell you a scary story, then hand you a machete.
This site is selling works without permission. So is this one, but Devin on twitter says they have s...
June 23, 2014
Today, I’m re-charging my batteries
Ever done a Myers-Briggs personality test? (There is a free onehere.)
It came as something of a surprise to me that I came out not only as an introvert, but as an INTJ (or ‘the scientist’, or ‘the strategist’, which is very rare in women). But, it also meant that finally so many things fell into place!
Now I understand why social situations exhaust me, even if I’ve been looking forward to a party or event or seeing a group of friends. I need a lot of alone-time to re-charge. And that’s why I fe...
June 16, 2014
Review: Man of the Match by Lane Swift
Oh my! That’s me!
Now I’m really going to have to get my head down.
Review by Bachelors And Bombshells
Originally posted on 
Title & Author:Man of the Match byLane Swift
Series:N/A
Release Date:June 13, 2014
Publisher:Self-published
Word Count:20,041
Book Blurb (from Goodreads):
This story was written as a part of theM/M Romance Group’s“Love’s Landscapes” event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected aphotoand promp...
June 15, 2014
Finally feeling like I’m going in the right direction
A few days ago my story for the Love’s Landscapes event, organised by the M/M Romance Group on Goodreads was posted privately to the group. In a couple of day’s time it will be available for free download: Man of the Match
I won’t deny, I’ve been sick with nerves about this for the last several weeks. Wondering if I’m ready. Wondering if my writing wasn’t up to par. Wondering if the story would be a disappointment to my prompter.
Well, it’s done now.Que sera, sera and all that!
I’ve learned so m...
