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Blog Tour: The Better To Kiss You With by Michelle Osgood

The Better To Kiss You With by Michelle Osgood
Paperback: 182 pages
Publisher: Interlude Press (April 21, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1941530745
ISBN-13: 978-1941530740
Amazon: The Better To Kiss You With
Amazon Kindle: The Better To Kiss You With

Blurb: Deanna, the moderator for Wolf’s Run, an online werewolf role-playing game, wanders the local forest with her dog Arthur and daydreams about Jaime, the attractive, enigmatic woman who lives upstairs. When threats from an antagonistic player escalate, Deanna wonders if her job could be riskier than she’d ever imagined—and if her new girlfriend knows more about this community than she had realized.

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Meet the author: Michelle Osgood lives in Vancouver, BC, with her partner Elizabeth and their two cats. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and has been reading, writing and blogging in online communities for five years. She likes to read romance novels, speculative fiction and feminist pop culture critique.

"Hi, thanks for having me! I’m a writer who lives in Vancouver, BC, with my partner Elizabeth and our two black cats. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and have been fascinated with storytelling for as long as I can remember. The Better to Kiss You With is a paranormal romance about Deanna, the moderator of an online werewolf role playing game, who falls for the mysterious woman living above her."

1) How do you develop your plots and characters?
I’m a very linear writer, so most often I start developing my story from the initial scene. I usually have a very clear idea what the first chapter of something is going to look like, and the rest of the story grows from there. My first scenes rarely ever change, because they’re the foundation that the rest of my story is built on.

2) Who doesn’t love a good hero? Tell us about your protagonist. Was there a real life inspiration behind them?
Deanna is a young queer woman who works as a content moderator for an werewolf-role playing game. She lives alone with her golden retriever, Arthur, and works from home. She loves scifi, has a great sense of humour, and a huge crush on her upstairs neighbor!
This book was interesting to write because the inspiration for it came from a location—I visited the apartment of a friend, whose place I’d never seen before, and I fell head-over-heels in love with it. She lived in this old brick building, and her apartment was so tiny that she had a wardrobe in her bathroom. But she had decorated the space so beautifully, and all I could think is “I want to set a story here”. From there I had to find out what kind of character would live in that apartment, and, because I wanted to much of the story to take place inside the one room, I realized the character would have to work from home. Deanna sort of took over from there!

3) What real-life inspirations do you use when world building?
When I started to write The Better to Kiss You With, GamerGate was in full-swing, and had been for some time. Hearing women speak out about the threats, harassment, and stalking they endured, and then to have that worsen because they dared to speak out, infuriated me. I was frustrated that there seemed to be no recourse for these women, and that the perpetrators of this violence, who were primarily men, suffered few consequences for their behavior. My bad guy, crywolf, was very much inspired by witnessing what was happening. These women were experiencing very real terror, and I wanted to acknowledge that. Though crywolf is a monster, he’s not a monster because of what he is, he’s a monster because of what he does.

4) Did you learn anything from this book and what was it?
I learned that I have a really amazing, supportive group of friends! They were always happy to help me out in whichever way they could while I was writing—whether that was being a sounding board for plot stuff, distracting me from my writerly angst with a night of pub trivia, or cheering me on to the end when the finish line finally came in sight.

5) It’s your last meal on earth. What do you choose?
I choose an obscenely expensive bottle of champagne, a plate of spaghetti like my mom makes (lots of parmesan!), and finish it off with a thick slice of garlic bread.

Where to find the author:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osgoodmichelle
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OsgoodMichelle
Homepage: www.michelleosgood.com
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...



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2016 Rainbow Awards: In Deep by Adam Fitzroy (72-04-04-2016)

In Deep by Adam Fitzroy
Gay Mystery / Thriller
Publisher: Manifold Press (November 2, 2015)
Amazon Kindle: In Deep

Arriving on a remote Scottish island to investigate an unexplained death, Ted Harris finds himself entangled in the life of the community – and becomes attracted to Athol, his enigmatic landlord. Soon they’re working together, depending on each other for survival in perilous circumstances, and slowly unravelling the mystery. Will they ever figure out exactly how and why Kieran Parnes died and who was responsible for his death, and what will it do to the island – and to the tentative beginnings of their relationship – if they tell anybody what they know?

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2016 Rainbow Awards: A Tested Love by Kayla Jameth (71-04-01-2016)

A Tested Love (Spartan Love #2) by Kayla Jameth
Gay Historical Romance
Paperback: 324 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (March 11, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634769791
ISBN-13: 978-1634769792
Amazon: A Tested Love (Spartan Love #2)
Amazon Kindle: A Tested Love (Spartan Love #2)

"Sequel to A Spartan Love"

"Spartan Love: Book Two"

"The Epics of Apollo s Men"

Lured by seductive promises, Andreas risked his life to be with Theron, only to find himself betrayed. Abandoned and alone, Andreas resigns all hope of seeing his fierce warrior again and resumes his life as a helot.

All too aware of the harsh punishment Sparta demands of men who love other men, Theron reluctantly surrenders Andreas in hopes of keeping him safe. The warrior returns to Sparta to embrace his destiny in place of the helot he has grown to see as a man, not just a slave. Cold but honorable duty will be his new lover.

Duty proves to be a jealous lover when Sparta demands the final test of Theron s loyalty. Sent to kill Andreas, Theron must find a way to come to terms with his burning desire for his handsome helot before their forbidden love destroys them both."

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Until September by Chris Scully (70-03-28-2016)

Until September by Chris Scully
Gay Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: Riptide Publishing (October 27, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1626493561
ISBN-13: 978-1626493568
Amazon: Until September
Amazon Kindle: Until September

As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way out of the poverty, heartache, and abuse of the reservation and left his family behind. Desperate to shake the shadow of his past, he reinvents himself as Archer Noble, an outspoken blogger and controversial author who lives only for himself. But when his beloved sister dies, Archer is saddled with guardianship of his niece and nephew.

Elementary school teacher Ryan Eriksson is devastated when his best friend Marguerite is killed, leaving her two young children orphaned. Helping Archer with his new responsibilities eases his grief, but when Archer offers him custody of the children, Ryan’s left with an impossible choice: get the family he’s always wanted, or respect Margie’s wishes and convince Archer to give parenting—and his heritage—a chance.

To buy time, Ryan promises to stay for the summer, hoping that Archer will change his mind and fall for the kids. But Archer’s reluctant, and the growing attraction between him and Ryan complicates matters. Legal decisions must be made, and soon, before Ryan returns to school. But with hearts involved, more than just the children’s future is on the line.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: The Artifact of Foex by James L. Wolf (69-03-26-2016)

The Artifact of Foex by James L. Wolf
Transgender Sci-fi / Futuristic
Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing (March 14, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 162234281X
ISBN-13: 978-1622342815
Amazon: The Artifact of Foex
Amazon Kindle: The Artifact of Foex

When Chet, a graduate student of archaeology, is invited to show a gorgeous woman named Journey around their summer dig site, he has no idea what he’s in for. For one thing Journey isn’t a woman: she’s Flame, one of the reviled, shape shifting, gender-fluctuating people of Uos. Then Journey uncovers a deadly secret in the dust. Chet must run to keep up with spies, murder, long-lost magic, and a romantic dream embodied by a 332 year old man who holds the key to absolute power on the world of Uos.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Succession by Alicia Cameron (68-03-26-2016)

Succession (Demoted #3) by Alicia Cameron
Gay Sci-fi / Futuristic
Series: Demoted
Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing (October 12, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1622342631
ISBN-13: 978-1622342631
Amazon: Succession (Demoted #3)
Amazon Kindle: Succession (Demoted #3)

Under the Miller System, anyone who doesn't pass their standardized tests is "demoted" to a life of slavery to the educated elite. Cashiel Michaud is one of the elite. His lover, Sascha, should have been as well, but an impulsive decision to save his less talented brother ultimately made him Cashiel's personal slave. Luckily, Cashiel understands the true value of a brilliant man like Sascha, and put him to work rooting out the dirty secrets of the system that drew them together. It was a risky decision, and one that put them both in terrible danger. Now the news is out about Cashiel involvement in research to undermine the Miller System. He and Sascha have been placed in separate jails as their high-pressure legal case develops under the scrutiny of the establishment and abolitionists alike. Trapped in a harsh slave facility, Sascha must work blind in parallel with Cashiel's efforts to get them both released, making sacrifices and delicate arrangements along the way. Sascha and Cashiel face numerous threats from the outside world, and some from the people closest to them. They don’t know who to trust and their plans and their love are being put to the test. The results of this test could change the world.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Loving the Master by Lynn Kelling (67-03-26-2016)

Loving the Master (The Manse) by Lynn Kelling
Gay Contemporary Romance
Series: The Manse
Paperback: 342 pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing (February 8, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1622342763
ISBN-13: 978-1622342761
Amazon: Loving the Master (The Manse)
Amazon Kindle: Loving the Master (The Manse)

David Davenport is, by most standards, a very successful man. He has money, influence, and the Manse, his private gay club. Still, that’s not enough to make him happy. Despite all his privilege, David is a lonely man. While at lunch with an old friend, David finds himself enchanted by the charming young waiter, Shea Whittier. Unlike David, Shea does not have wealth or influence. He does have problems, though, and David is more than willing to help. As the men grow closer, Shea’s submissive nature responds to David’s dominance, bringing a powerful intensity to their relationship, and leaving them vulnerable to an unexpected danger.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Love is for the Living by Nicholas Kinsley (66-03-26-2016)

Love is for the Living (Albion Rising #1) by Nicholas Kinsley
Gay Paranormal Romance
Series: Albion Rising
Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing (September 21, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1622342585
ISBN-13: 978-1622342587
Amazon: Love is for the Living (Albion Rising #1)
Amazon Kindle: Love is for the Living (Albion Rising #1)

The zombies have arrived, and Blaine needs to escape. He'd always thought of his London neighborhood as a place of safety, but then his infected neighbors tried to eat him. Blaine packed a bag and fled through growing numbers of shambling, voracious monsters--people, he had to remind himself, they're people--toward his family in Bristol. He would surely have died without the turn of luck that brought him Commander Andrew Peterson. Together, they face the horrors and adversities of the apocalypse, trying to protect their loved ones, and—if they’re lucky—find love for themselves.

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Book Blast: Devoted Alpha by DC Juris

Devoted Alpha (Alpha/omega Verse #2) by DC Juris
Publisher: Torquere Press
Length: 11,334 words
Purchase: Torquere Press

Synopsis: Sokel and Sebastian from "Broken Alpha" are back. Sole has long known his Human mate has harbored certain hidden fantasies and desires, but he's not the kind of Alpha to demand anything of his omega. One night, a whispered word slips past Sebastian's lips -- daddy. Ever the devoted Alpha, Sokel sets out to help his mate understand that these cravings don't make him a deviant. But when Sokel visits a fellow healer in an attempt to please his mate, has he gone too far? And will their best friends and housemates, Korden and Rennett, be able to accept this new twist to their lifestyle?

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Meet the Author: Romance author, sci-fi fan club Captain, cosplayer, reigning Queen of Monkeyland, and random menace. Yep, we’re talking about DC Juris. She’s a cupcake-making, football-watching, rubber-duck-collecting, drag-show loving, full-of-fabulous-with-a-capital-F kinda gal. She’s also an ordained minister and an amateur photographer. She lives in Upstate New York with her husband, three dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing, you can find her in her favorite chair watching Star Trek and Supernatural repeats on Netflix, or surfing the web for porn. Er…research. Surfing the web for research. She may speak softly but she lives and loves loudly. Just ask the neighbors. ::wink::
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2016 Rainbow Awards: Leather Wishes, The Adventures of the Fancy Man by Julian Keys (65-03-26-2016)

Leather Wishes, The Adventures of the Fancy Man by Julian Keys
Gay Anthology / Collection / Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 358 pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing (December 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1622342666
ISBN-13: 978-1622342662
Amazon: Leather Wishes, The Adventures of the Fancy Man
Amazon Kindle: Leather Wishes, The Adventures of the Fancy Man

Mason, the leather top known at the Cockpit Bar as the Fancy Man, loves to create BDSM scenes for people—the more unusual the better. Charles brought him one of his tougher challenges, and the two have been together since. It hasn’t always been easy, as they work out what they are to each other, both as dominant and submissive and as lovers. Now Mason and Charles work together to create BDSM experiences of intense emotion. As they help other people deal with broken hearts and long-buried desires, they also confront the possibilities in their own relationship. Partners in the scene and in the bed, the two men come to appreciate that they could be so much more together.

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