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August 28, 2015
2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Chasing Death Metal Dreams by Kaje Harper
Chasing Death Metal Dreams by Kaje HarperTransgender Contemporary Romance
ebook, 265 pages
Published August 2nd 2015 by MMRomanceGroup.com
edition language English
Carlos Medina has spent years of sweat, pain, effort, and money becoming the man he is. He writes original songs, plays lead guitar, and wears his death metal front-man persona like armor. With an excellent drummer and a talented bassist, his band, KnifeSwitch, has what it takes to succeed, if they can just catch a break. But it’s been a long road already, and there’s still a mountain left to climb. Carlos isn’t looking for anything more in his personal life than an occasional hook-up with a hot guy, preferably outside the less-than-gay-friendly metal scene.
Nate Goldstein has no intention of dating a musician. His twin brother fronts a band, and he knows band guys are all busy, broke, and obsessed with their music. But Carlos catches his artist’s eye. Nate is wary - he has a history of picking the wrong guys. Still, he might be willing to break some personal rules to find out what’s behind Carlos’s dark gaze and imaginative lyrics.
Getting together the first time is easy and fun. The second time is more complicated. And when music, ambition, and personalities clash, the guys will have to decide if they have a future worth fighting for.
2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html
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GRL: T.J. Klune
Starting from June 1, 2015, I will daily feature authors attending the three conventions I will join, Euro Pride in Munich (July), UK Meet in Bristol (September) and GRL in San Diego (October).
For the GRL in San Diego, October 15-18, 2015, today author is T.J. Klune: When TJ Klune was eight, he picked up a pen and paper and began to write his first story (which turned out to be his own sweeping epic version of the video game Super Metroid—he didn't think the game ended very well and wanted to offer his own take on it. He never heard back from the video game company, much to his chagrin). Now, two decades later, the cast of characters in his head have only gotten louder, wondering why he has to go to work as a claims examiner for an insurance company during the day when he could just stay home and write.
He lives with a neurotic cat in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. It’s hot there, but he doesn’t mind. He dreams about one day standing at Stonehenge, just so he can say he did.
Further Readings:
The Lightning-Struck Heart by TJ Klune
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (July 20, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 163476367X
ISBN-13: 978-1634763677
Amazon: The Lightning-Struck Heart
Amazon Kindle: The Lightning-Struck Heart
Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City Of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident.
Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam’s pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the King's Wizard, Morgan of Shadows.
When Sam’s fourteen, he enters the Dark Woods and returns with Gary, the hornless gay unicorn, and a half-giant named Tiggy, earning the moniker Sam of Wilds.
At fifteen, Sam learns what love truly is when a new knight arrives at the castle―Knight Ryan Foxheart, the dreamiest dream to have ever been dreamed.
Naturally, it all goes to hell when Ryan dates the reprehensible Prince Justin, Sam can't control his magic, a sexually aggressive dragon kidnaps the prince, and the King sends them on an epic quest to save Ryan's boyfriend, all while Sam falls more in love with someone he can never have.
Or so he thinks.
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For the GRL in San Diego, October 15-18, 2015, today author is T.J. Klune: When TJ Klune was eight, he picked up a pen and paper and began to write his first story (which turned out to be his own sweeping epic version of the video game Super Metroid—he didn't think the game ended very well and wanted to offer his own take on it. He never heard back from the video game company, much to his chagrin). Now, two decades later, the cast of characters in his head have only gotten louder, wondering why he has to go to work as a claims examiner for an insurance company during the day when he could just stay home and write.He lives with a neurotic cat in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. It’s hot there, but he doesn’t mind. He dreams about one day standing at Stonehenge, just so he can say he did.
Further Readings:
The Lightning-Struck Heart by TJ Klune
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (July 20, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 163476367X
ISBN-13: 978-1634763677
Amazon: The Lightning-Struck Heart
Amazon Kindle: The Lightning-Struck Heart
Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City Of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident.
Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam’s pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the King's Wizard, Morgan of Shadows.
When Sam’s fourteen, he enters the Dark Woods and returns with Gary, the hornless gay unicorn, and a half-giant named Tiggy, earning the moniker Sam of Wilds.
At fifteen, Sam learns what love truly is when a new knight arrives at the castle―Knight Ryan Foxheart, the dreamiest dream to have ever been dreamed.
Naturally, it all goes to hell when Ryan dates the reprehensible Prince Justin, Sam can't control his magic, a sexually aggressive dragon kidnaps the prince, and the King sends them on an epic quest to save Ryan's boyfriend, all while Sam falls more in love with someone he can never have.
Or so he thinks.
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UK Meet: Taylin Clavelli
Starting from June 1, 2015, I will daily feature authors attending the three conventions I will join, Euro Pride in Munich (July), UK Meet in Bristol (September) and GRL in San Diego (October).
For the UK Meet in Bristol, September 11-13, 2015, today author is Taylin Clavelli: Taylin Clavelli lives in the United Kingdom, about 15 miles south of Birmingham, and a short journey from the world famous Cadbury’s Chocolate factory. She’s married with children and loves her family with all her heart.
Her love of books has been a long standing affair, with Taylin liking nothing better than to lose herself in an imaginary world.
Until she met Lily Velden, she never considered trying her hand at writing. However, after talking ideas, Lily encouraged her to put pen to paper—or rather, fingers to keyboard. Since, with a few virtual kicks in the right place, she hasn’t stopped. Her confidence eventually led to her writing an original work for submission.
Now she absolutely adores immersing herself into the characters she creates, and transferring the pictures in her brain to paper, finding it liberating, therapeutic, and wonderful.
Outside of writing, her interests include; martial arts (she’s a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do), horse-riding, and movies, all of which facilitates her love of a wide variety of genres. Her action heroes include Jet Li and Tony Jaa—finding the dedication these men have for their art combined with their skill both amazing and a privilege to watch. If pressed, she’ll admit to thinking that the screen entrance of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl, and Shadowfax in LOTR, to be the greatest screen entrances ever. Her all-time favorite movies are Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.
Further Readings:
Dakota Skies by Taylin Clavelli
Paperback: 350 pages
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing (2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1925222020
ISBN-13: 978-1925222029
Amazon: Dakota Skies
Amazon Kindle: Dakota Skies
Born in the wrong time... In 1875 Dakota, Sheriff Jamie Carter has to hide his interest in men, even from his gutsy twin sister, Anna. On a good day, the truth can mean a bullet between the eyes, and on a bad, one in the back. A man on a mission... Jamie leaves Anna in charge of Blackrock and he hits the bounty hunting trail, along with his faithful equine companion, Houston. Five territories, scores of 'Wanted' posters, and many bullets later, his path unexpectedly converges with that of enigmatic loner, Kit Brooks. Two men with one soul... Will the smoldering fire between them rage into an inferno and break down protective barriers, allowing them to find love? Or will it separate and kill them? Beneath Dakota skies... Jamie and Kit's story is a sweeping saga of cowboys, Indians, persistent broads, and vengeful villains, where the cowboys aren't always the good guys, and love can't be taken for granted.
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For the UK Meet in Bristol, September 11-13, 2015, today author is Taylin Clavelli: Taylin Clavelli lives in the United Kingdom, about 15 miles south of Birmingham, and a short journey from the world famous Cadbury’s Chocolate factory. She’s married with children and loves her family with all her heart.Her love of books has been a long standing affair, with Taylin liking nothing better than to lose herself in an imaginary world.
Until she met Lily Velden, she never considered trying her hand at writing. However, after talking ideas, Lily encouraged her to put pen to paper—or rather, fingers to keyboard. Since, with a few virtual kicks in the right place, she hasn’t stopped. Her confidence eventually led to her writing an original work for submission.
Now she absolutely adores immersing herself into the characters she creates, and transferring the pictures in her brain to paper, finding it liberating, therapeutic, and wonderful.
Outside of writing, her interests include; martial arts (she’s a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do), horse-riding, and movies, all of which facilitates her love of a wide variety of genres. Her action heroes include Jet Li and Tony Jaa—finding the dedication these men have for their art combined with their skill both amazing and a privilege to watch. If pressed, she’ll admit to thinking that the screen entrance of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl, and Shadowfax in LOTR, to be the greatest screen entrances ever. Her all-time favorite movies are Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.
Further Readings:
Dakota Skies by Taylin Clavelli
Paperback: 350 pages
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing (2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1925222020
ISBN-13: 978-1925222029
Amazon: Dakota Skies
Amazon Kindle: Dakota Skies
Born in the wrong time... In 1875 Dakota, Sheriff Jamie Carter has to hide his interest in men, even from his gutsy twin sister, Anna. On a good day, the truth can mean a bullet between the eyes, and on a bad, one in the back. A man on a mission... Jamie leaves Anna in charge of Blackrock and he hits the bounty hunting trail, along with his faithful equine companion, Houston. Five territories, scores of 'Wanted' posters, and many bullets later, his path unexpectedly converges with that of enigmatic loner, Kit Brooks. Two men with one soul... Will the smoldering fire between them rage into an inferno and break down protective barriers, allowing them to find love? Or will it separate and kill them? Beneath Dakota skies... Jamie and Kit's story is a sweeping saga of cowboys, Indians, persistent broads, and vengeful villains, where the cowboys aren't always the good guys, and love can't be taken for granted.
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Simon LeVay (born August 28, 1943)
Simon LeVay (born 28 August 1943) is a British-American neuroscientist. He is renowned for his studies about brain structures and sexual orientation.LeVay was born on 28 August 1943 in Oxford, England. He is openly gay.
LeVay held positions in neurobiology at the Harvard Medical School from 1974 to 1984. He then worked at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies from 1984 to 1993 while holding an Associate Professorship in Biology at the University of California, San Diego. Much of his early work focused on visual cortex in animals, especially cats. In 2003 he was a lecturer and the Director of Human Sexuality Studies at Stanford University.
In 1991, LeVay published "A difference in hypothalamic structure between heterosexual and homosexual men" in Science. This article reported a difference in average size between the third Interstitial Nucleus of the Anterior Hypothalamus (INAH3) in the brains of heterosexual men and homosexual men: INAH3 was more than twice as large in heterosexual men as in homosexual men. The INAH3 size of homosexual men was the same as that of women. LeVay wrote that "This finding indicates that INAH is dimorphic with sexual orientation, at least in men, and suggests that sexual orientation has a biological substrate." LeVay added, "The existence of 'exceptions' in the present sample (that is, presumed heterosexual men with small INAH 3 nuclei, and homosexual men with large ones), hints at the possibility that sexual orientation, although an important variable, may not be the sole determinant of INAH 3 size. It is also possible, however, that these exceptions are due to technical shortcomings or to misassignment of subjects to their subject groups."
LeVay's finding was widely reported in the media. LeVay openly related his research to his own homosexuality and to his mourning over his lover's death from AIDS. LeVay cautioned against misinterpreting his findings in a 1994 interview: "It’s important to stress what I didn’t find. I did not prove that homosexuality is genetic, or find a genetic cause for being gay. I didn't show that gay men are born that way, the most common mistake people make in interpreting my work. Nor did I locate a gay center in the brain. The INAH3 is less likely to be the sole gay nucleus of the brain than a part of a chain of nuclei engaged in men and women's sexual behavior." Some critics of LeVay questioned the accuracy and appropriateness of his measurements, observing that the structures are difficult to see in tissue slices and that he measured in volume rather than cell count. Nancy Ordover writes that LeVay has been criticized for "his small sample size and for compiling inadequate sexual histories."
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_LeVay
Further Readings:
Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation by Simon LeVayPaperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (September 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199931585
ISBN-13: 978-0199931583
Amazon: Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation
What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? In this book, neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the cells of the developing body and brain.
LeVay helped create this field in 1991 with a much-publicized study in Science, where he reported on a difference in the brain structure between gay and straight men. Since then, an entire scientific discipline has sprung up around the quest for a biological explanation of sexual orientation. In this book, LeVay provides a clear explanation of where the science stands today, taking the reader on a whirlwind tour of laboratories that specialize in genetics, endocrinology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, evolutionary psychology, and family demographics. He describes, for instance, how researchers have manipulated the sex hormone levels of animals during development, causing them to mate preferentially with animals of their own gender. LeVay also reports on the prevalence of homosexual behavior among wild animals, ranging from Graylag geese to the Bonobo chimpanzee.
Although many details remain unresolved, the general conclusion is quite clear: A person's sexual orientation arises in large part from biological processes that are already underway before birth. LeVay also makes it clear that these lines of research have a lot of potential because--far from seeking to discover "what went wrong" in the lives of gay people, attempting to develop "cures" for homosexuality, or returning to traditional explanations that center on parent-child relationships, various forms of "training," or early sexual experiences--our modern scientists are increasingly seeing sexual variety as something to be valued, celebrated, and welcomed into society.
More Spotlights at my website: elisarolle.com , My Lists/Gay Novels
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August 26, 2015
2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Breeding Stations (Alliances #1) by Chris T. Kat
Breeding Stations (Alliances #1) by Chris T. KatGay Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Paperback: 204 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (July 27, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634761758
ISBN-13: 978-1634761758
Amazon: Breeding Stations (Alliances #1)
Amazon Kindle: Breeding Stations (Alliances #1)
Alliances: Book One
Spunky commander Berit Turner is known for two things: his huge libido and his lack of a filter―he says what he thinks. Berit sets his mind on being part of a mission to Ligador to make sure the planet is habitable for humans. He’s ecstatic when his team is assigned to the task force. A delegation of Nadisc, a humanoid alien race, accompanies them, and passion ignites between Berit and their commanding officer, Tom. But Berit is determined that Tom is just another notch on his bedpost, as he doesn’t do relationships.
The excursion to Ligador goes wrong from the beginning, when they discover Ligador has been established as a breeding station by their worst enemy: the Tash’Ba. Dinosaur-like creatures become the team’s worst nightmare, and staying alive is going to take everything they’ve got… and then some.
2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html
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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: On The Clock by L.A. Witt & Aleksandr Voinov
On the Clock: A Market Garden Tale by L.A. Witt & Aleksandr VoinovGay Erotic Romance
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Riptide Publishing (July 10, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1626493278
ISBN-13: 978-1626493278
Amazon: On the Clock: A Market Garden Tale
Amazon Kindle: On the Clock: A Market Garden Tale
When Blake Raleigh’s favorite rentboys retire from Market Garden, they’re sure their friend Jason will be a perfect replacement. Though Tristan and Jared are a tough act to follow, Blake returns to London to test out their recommendation.
Jason is right on the money. Negotiations turn him on. Getting paid turns him on. The higher the stakes, the hotter things get. Each trip to London is more expensive than the last, and the webcam sessions don’t run cheap, but Jason is well worth the sticker shock.
The more time they spend together, the more Blake wants, and not just sex and transactions. But Jason’s been burned before by men who thought they were in love with him, and he’s not making that mistake again. When the lines between personal and professional start to blur, it’s going to take more than money, jewelry, and sports cars to keep Jason from clocking out and walking away.
2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html
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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Wrong Room, Right Guy by Liam Livings
Wrong Room, Right Guy by Liam LivingsGay Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Manifold Press (August 1, 2015)
Amazon Kindle: Wrong Room, Right Guy
Simon’s the wrong man in the wrong place; trying to teach English to kids who couldn’t care less, he’d really rather be a writer – but it’s only when his best friend bullies him into it that he takes the plunge and joins his local creative writing group. Even then things don’t quite work out the way he planned; blundering into the wrong room at the Village Hall he encounters a group of recovering cocaine addicts and he wants to know more … which is the start, for Simon, of a double life and a whole new secret identity, not to mention an intriguing relationship …
2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html
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2015 GRL Featured Blog Tour: TM Smith
Starting from June 1, 2015, I will daily feature authors attending the three conventions I will join, Euro Pride in Munich (July), UK Meet in Bristol (September) and GRL in San Diego (October). Moreover I'm taking part at the 2015 GRL Featured Blog Tour as Featured Blogger.
For the 2015 Featured Blog Tour, today author is TM Smith:
On the road to San Diego with TM Smith
Hi everyone and thank you to Elisa for hosting me today as part of the GRL 2015 blog tour! I thought I’d talk a little bit about my experience at GRL 2014 and what I’m looking forward to this year. GRL last year was not only my first time to attend, but it was my first CON ever. To say it was a learning experience would be an understatement. I loved getting to meet all the people I’d connected with online for the past few years and getting to put a face to a name. And let me tell you, this close knit community of LGBT authors and readers we have, it’s an amazing, open, friendly and welcoming community. I felt at home from the start.
It was a little chaotic though, partly because I didn’t know anyone personally yet, and partly because I was getting my toes wet in the CON waters. I didn’t get to meet half the people there or attend all of the different events I wanted to participate in, but overall I had such a blast. The events were pretty spectacular I think; something new, different and fun every night. And I can’t even tell you how much fun I had stalking Daniel Kane!
This year I hope to have more time with readers. I was so overwhelmed and a little star struck last year (my table was right next to Ethan Stone, I was a bit tongue tied) and I wasn’t sure how anything really worked (did I mention I was a virgin) so I didn’t reach out as well as I should have. I’ve got a few Con’s under my belt now and I’m ready to mingle with fans of my books and share what’s in store for their favorite characters. I think what I’m most excited about for GRL 2015 is the Dinner with an Author event. I’m putting together some unique goodie bags for the folks that get to eat with me and I’m excited to have some one on one time where I can focus on just a handful of people.
So, if you’re coming to San Diego in October, I hope you’ll stop by my table and say hi. Maybe even grab a book or two. I’ll be releasing the next book in my latest series, The All Cocks Stories, just before GRL so I’ll have those pretty paperbacks with me for sale. I’ll even sign one for you!
Gay for Pay: An All Cocks story (All Cocks Stories) (Volume 1)
Series: All Cocks Stories
Paperback: 164 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 20, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1514601761
ISBN-13: 978-1514601761
Amazon: Gay for Pay: An All Cocks story (All Cocks Stories) (Volume 1)
Amazon Kindle: Gay for Pay: An All Cocks story (All Cocks Stories) (Volume 1)
Christopher Allan Roberts thought he had a promising future; Captain of the football team with the promise of a scholarship to play for Alabama. His high school sweetheart and best friend for as long as he could remember, Amanda, by his side, and the love and support of his family. One night, one mistake changed everything. Chris moves to New York, adrift and alone. A walk one night brings him to the flashing lights, loud music and thrumming bodies at club Berlin. A flyer in the men’s room promises fame and fortune for anyone willing to go on camera and have sex, with another man. Money is money, and how hard could it be, right?
Christopher Allan Roberts becomes Kris Alen, All Cocks newest addition, a gay for pay porn star.
Lincoln Carter is honest with everyone in his life, including his family, about who he is and about his sexual preferences. Linc Larson, the openly bi-sexual gay porn star will do anything with anyone, which pretty much writes his ticket in a versatility charged industry. It’s not his sexuality that interferes with his personal life; it’s his inability to trust.
What Linc wants right now, more than anything, is the chance to do a scene with All Cocks newest acquisition, Kris Alen. Six foot two with Auburn hair, an exquisitely toned and inked up body, Kris Alen is sex personified. Linc doesn’t know if it’s the “I want the shiny new toy” aspect that calls to him, or the distant and wounded expression that haunts Kris’s eyes.
Linc figures out early on that Kris is only working the gay for pay angle that All Cocks brings to his bank account. Can a bi-sexual man with trust issues break down the barriers that Kris has built around himself and help Christopher overcome the painful past he is running from.
Gay for Pay is a gay for you story about two men that will have to come to terms with the mistakes they made in their past, if they want to stick around and have a chance at a future.
Fame and Fortune, An All Cocks story, book 2 (Tentative release date, September 1st 2015)
Victor Dimir moved to America with his traditional Romanian parents when he was just a child. His Romani parents taught him their traditions and how to be a shrewd business man. But it was the attention of a classmate at school that taught a teenage Victor about his sexuality. When he came out to his parents he knew it would be difficult for them to understand, but he never expected them to disown him.
Andrew Jones grew up with a single mom and his grandmother teaching him about life, he had an absentee father at best. The only thing the man ever did for Andy that stuck was buy him a camera for his thirteenth birthday. When Andrew went off to college on a scholarship to study photo journalism, he wound up falling in love with his Romanian roommate.
They became inseparable and wound up starting their own business together; a gay porn website where people could go and watch romantic gay porn instead of the rough and tough, or wham bam thank you man crap that was flooding the internet at that time. After ten years together they are perfectly happy, they don’t even realize something was missing, until they meet a broken young man that needs a family.
Matthew Carlson was homeless, jobless and broken. He’d been on his own since he was sixteen when he ran away from home after being brutally assaulted by several other young men that he thought were his friends, and then being told he brought it on himself for being gay by his parents. Matthew has done a lot of things these last few years just to get by. When he finds the flyer for All Cocks, he decides to call and see where it leads. What has he got to lose?
Matthew has deep rooted scars that aren’t usually visible on the outside. But when he walks into All Cocks, both Victor and Andrew see them, they also see him. Can three men that didn’t even realize they needed each other get past the stigma of society to find a place of happiness, together?
Author bio and links: A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!
At 44 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments. Smith is a single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Besides her writing, Smith is passionate about Autism advocacy and LGBT rights.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/T.M.-Smith/e/B0...
ARe:http://www.allromanceebooks.com/store...
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
Website: www.ttcbooksandmore.com
Facebook Author: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTMSmith
Facebook All Cocks series: https://www.facebook.com/AllCocksStories
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TTCBooksandmore
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( GRL Blog Tour Appearance Schedule )
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For the 2015 Featured Blog Tour, today author is TM Smith: On the road to San Diego with TM Smith
Hi everyone and thank you to Elisa for hosting me today as part of the GRL 2015 blog tour! I thought I’d talk a little bit about my experience at GRL 2014 and what I’m looking forward to this year. GRL last year was not only my first time to attend, but it was my first CON ever. To say it was a learning experience would be an understatement. I loved getting to meet all the people I’d connected with online for the past few years and getting to put a face to a name. And let me tell you, this close knit community of LGBT authors and readers we have, it’s an amazing, open, friendly and welcoming community. I felt at home from the start.
It was a little chaotic though, partly because I didn’t know anyone personally yet, and partly because I was getting my toes wet in the CON waters. I didn’t get to meet half the people there or attend all of the different events I wanted to participate in, but overall I had such a blast. The events were pretty spectacular I think; something new, different and fun every night. And I can’t even tell you how much fun I had stalking Daniel Kane!
This year I hope to have more time with readers. I was so overwhelmed and a little star struck last year (my table was right next to Ethan Stone, I was a bit tongue tied) and I wasn’t sure how anything really worked (did I mention I was a virgin) so I didn’t reach out as well as I should have. I’ve got a few Con’s under my belt now and I’m ready to mingle with fans of my books and share what’s in store for their favorite characters. I think what I’m most excited about for GRL 2015 is the Dinner with an Author event. I’m putting together some unique goodie bags for the folks that get to eat with me and I’m excited to have some one on one time where I can focus on just a handful of people.
So, if you’re coming to San Diego in October, I hope you’ll stop by my table and say hi. Maybe even grab a book or two. I’ll be releasing the next book in my latest series, The All Cocks Stories, just before GRL so I’ll have those pretty paperbacks with me for sale. I’ll even sign one for you!
Gay for Pay: An All Cocks story (All Cocks Stories) (Volume 1)Series: All Cocks Stories
Paperback: 164 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 20, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1514601761
ISBN-13: 978-1514601761
Amazon: Gay for Pay: An All Cocks story (All Cocks Stories) (Volume 1)
Amazon Kindle: Gay for Pay: An All Cocks story (All Cocks Stories) (Volume 1)
Christopher Allan Roberts thought he had a promising future; Captain of the football team with the promise of a scholarship to play for Alabama. His high school sweetheart and best friend for as long as he could remember, Amanda, by his side, and the love and support of his family. One night, one mistake changed everything. Chris moves to New York, adrift and alone. A walk one night brings him to the flashing lights, loud music and thrumming bodies at club Berlin. A flyer in the men’s room promises fame and fortune for anyone willing to go on camera and have sex, with another man. Money is money, and how hard could it be, right?
Christopher Allan Roberts becomes Kris Alen, All Cocks newest addition, a gay for pay porn star.
Lincoln Carter is honest with everyone in his life, including his family, about who he is and about his sexual preferences. Linc Larson, the openly bi-sexual gay porn star will do anything with anyone, which pretty much writes his ticket in a versatility charged industry. It’s not his sexuality that interferes with his personal life; it’s his inability to trust.
What Linc wants right now, more than anything, is the chance to do a scene with All Cocks newest acquisition, Kris Alen. Six foot two with Auburn hair, an exquisitely toned and inked up body, Kris Alen is sex personified. Linc doesn’t know if it’s the “I want the shiny new toy” aspect that calls to him, or the distant and wounded expression that haunts Kris’s eyes.
Linc figures out early on that Kris is only working the gay for pay angle that All Cocks brings to his bank account. Can a bi-sexual man with trust issues break down the barriers that Kris has built around himself and help Christopher overcome the painful past he is running from.
Gay for Pay is a gay for you story about two men that will have to come to terms with the mistakes they made in their past, if they want to stick around and have a chance at a future.
Fame and Fortune, An All Cocks story, book 2 (Tentative release date, September 1st 2015)Victor Dimir moved to America with his traditional Romanian parents when he was just a child. His Romani parents taught him their traditions and how to be a shrewd business man. But it was the attention of a classmate at school that taught a teenage Victor about his sexuality. When he came out to his parents he knew it would be difficult for them to understand, but he never expected them to disown him.
Andrew Jones grew up with a single mom and his grandmother teaching him about life, he had an absentee father at best. The only thing the man ever did for Andy that stuck was buy him a camera for his thirteenth birthday. When Andrew went off to college on a scholarship to study photo journalism, he wound up falling in love with his Romanian roommate.
They became inseparable and wound up starting their own business together; a gay porn website where people could go and watch romantic gay porn instead of the rough and tough, or wham bam thank you man crap that was flooding the internet at that time. After ten years together they are perfectly happy, they don’t even realize something was missing, until they meet a broken young man that needs a family.
Matthew Carlson was homeless, jobless and broken. He’d been on his own since he was sixteen when he ran away from home after being brutally assaulted by several other young men that he thought were his friends, and then being told he brought it on himself for being gay by his parents. Matthew has done a lot of things these last few years just to get by. When he finds the flyer for All Cocks, he decides to call and see where it leads. What has he got to lose?
Matthew has deep rooted scars that aren’t usually visible on the outside. But when he walks into All Cocks, both Victor and Andrew see them, they also see him. Can three men that didn’t even realize they needed each other get past the stigma of society to find a place of happiness, together?
Author bio and links: A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee! At 44 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments. Smith is a single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Besides her writing, Smith is passionate about Autism advocacy and LGBT rights.
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Eddy Testa & Nichi Vendola
Nicola "Nichi" Vendola (born 26 August 1958) is an Italian left-wing politician and LGBT activist who was President of Apulia from 2005 to 2015. Vendola's partner is Canadian Eddy Testa (born 1980), freelance graphic designer and creative consultant. Testa studied design and communication at Concordia University in Montreal, Ottawa University and Urbino. He made a show VianDante (Dante on the way) - trip from Paradise to Hell and return, and worked as an art director for "Nichi's Factories". Eddy and Nichi live together in Terlizzi since 2004. Their first official appearance together was in 2015 when Canadian James Fox visited and wanted to meet his compatriot.Born in Terlizzi, in the province of Bari, on 26 August 1958, Vendola was a member of the Italian Communist Youth Federation from the age of fourteen. He went on to study literature at his university, presenting a dissertation on the poet and film director Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Vendola became a journalist for l'Unità. He became an activist and a leading member of the Italian gay organisation Arcigay. A member of the National Secretariat of the Italian Communist Party, he fiercely opposed the dissolution of the party proposed by Achille Occhetto in 1991. This led to the formation of the Democratic Party of the Left. Vendola instead joined the Communist Refoundation Party.
In 1992, Vendola was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, to a seat which he held until 2005. As a member of the Antimafia Commission, he came to prominence as a strong opponent of the Mafia and organised crime presence in the economy and society.
Nichi Vendola is an Italian left-wing politician and LGBT activist who was President of Apulia from 2005 to 2015. Vendola's partner is Canadian Eddy Testa, freelance graphic designer and creative consultant. Testa studied design and communication at Concordia University in Montreal, Ottawa University and Urbino. He made a show VianDante (Dante on the way) - trip from Paradise to Hell and return, and worked as an art director for "Nichi's Factories".
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August 25, 2015
2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Smoothie by Jane Elliot
Smoothie by Jane ElliotLesbian Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Manifold Press (August 1, 2015)
Amazon Kindle: Smoothie
Nothing much ever happens to Heather, until the day she’s innocently minding her own business when a bomb goes off – and she’s precipitated into the kind of adventure which in her world only happens to people on TV! Thankfully she’s about as prepared and resourceful as a girl can be, because all of a sudden she’s in the middle of a road movie along with an extraordinary woman named Natalie – the two of them running for their lives into and out of a mess of complicated situations in which nobody is ever quite what he or she might appear to be …
2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html
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