Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Antonella wrote: "KC wrote: "Oh, cool! I wasn't sure if we were still planning to do that."I'm not sure either ;-).
What I know is that when I proposed it there were quite a few people in favour...
For me it wo..."
Yes. Same here. And i'm really enjoying reading these books in company :-)
Jordan wrote: "Actually, there's only seven books. So, if we did six months, we could read one per month. Or choose four months and do two per month with one extra book and one extra month."The Hansen challenge ends in April, so May could definitely work.
KC wrote: "The Hansen challenge ends in April, so May could definitely work."Actually it ends end of March...
Antonella wrote: "KC wrote: "The Hansen challenge ends in April, so May could definitely work."Actually it ends end of March..."
So whenever you guys want to start the next challenge, i'll gladly join you :-)
Just let me know so that I can set up the challenge for you.Do you think you will want BOM-books in addition to this challenge or are the Nava-books going to be the BOM-books?
Calathea wrote: "Just let me know so that I can set up the challenge for you.Do you think you will want BOM-books in addition to this challenge or are the Nava-books going to be the BOM-books?"
I'm definitely interested in the Nava challenge. I bought them all around Christmas when they were 1.99 each and they're sitting there on my Nook--looking at me. (g)
I had a hard time keeping up with the BOM and the Brandstetter challenge. Not because it was too many books to read, but because I had too many OTHER books already purchased, so I couldn't justify buying more books to read the challenges. Someday I will make it to the Rifter books. Someday.
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And having at least one "traditional" (= a book per month) BOM book before that sounds like a good idea.
I also would love to discuss one of Josh's books with you guys in the near future. I recall that we talked about reading and discussing Fair Game together at some point. Now when it's going to have a sequel, that would be a nice way to re-read Fair Game. :-)
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Yes, we do. ;-) Sometime around November. :-)
Johanna wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Do we know when Fair Play is going to be released?"Yes, we do. ;-) Sometime around November. :-)"
How about we read a Josh-book in preparation of the inofficial Fanyon-meeting in Bristol? Something different than Fair Game (which we can reserve for November?)
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Yes, we do. ;-) Sometime around November. :-)"
How about we read a Josh-book in preparation of the inofficial F..."
Yes, why not. :-)
But maybe we should read Fair Game in October (if Fair Play will be published in November)?
Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Do we know when Fair Play is going to be released?"Yes, we do. ;-) Sometime around November. :-)"
How about we read a Josh-book in preparation of the inofficial Fanyon-meeting in Bristol? Something different than Fair Game (which we can reserve for November?) ..."
I'd like to do that.
Johanna wrote: "But maybe we should read Fair Game in October (if Fair Play will be published in November)? ..."
I'd hate to put Josh under any pressure to meet that date. I tend to think of his proposed dates as possibilities.
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I'd hate to put Josh under any pressure to meet that date. I tend to think of his..."
I think Josh said that Fair Play is due out in November from Carina Press. So if someone will put him under any pressure in this case it's probably going to be Carina Press, not us... ;-)
Johanna wrote: "I think Josh said that Fair Play is due out in November from Carina Press. So if someone will put him under any pressure in this case it's probably going to be Carina Press, not us... ;-) ..."Fair point, Johanna (no pun intended)... I'd forgotten this one was a Carina Press one. So I agree, that date is one which is likely to stick! And therefore it would be good to read Fair Game together in October, in preparation for Fair Play.
Count me in for Nava and for one of Josh's.
I have the Nava books. I'm in! Just poke me where and when it starts. No way will I remember... ;)
I have read two of Nava's books and the rest are waiting on my Kindle, so I will try to follow the Nava challenge too. I never manage the Brandstetter challenge, but shall try my best now. :)ETA: count me in on one of Josh's pre-meet too.
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Since I've already bought the sequel, and because the summary sounds like something I'd really like, I'll give it a try. It's a new couple, so we'll see.
If it starts to fail, I've got The Elegant Corpse that I've been wanting to read for a few years now. It's time I get that done!
I remember I loved The Elegant Corpse even though I'm not into BDSM. I wonder if I will like it as much if I reread it...
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Jordan wrote: "I just got Olives For The Stranger by Neil Plakcy in print! Don't have time to read it any time soon, but at least I have it now. It was one of my impromptu purchases I made right after the huge pr..."That's a good series. I especially liked the first book.
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I'm eager to read them all, but at the same time I love the feeling of happy anticipation. It's so nice to linger over it. :-)
I must stop reading this thread. I'm going broke buying all the books the rest of you are reading after I read the summaries on GR or Amazon. My TBR list is getting out of hand. :-)
Cynthia wrote: "I must stop reading this thread. I'm going broke buying all the books the rest of you are reading after I read the summaries on GR or Amazon. My TBR list is getting out of hand. :-)"Mine got out of hand ages ago, 332 books and only 24 of those are on my wishlish *sigh*
Idamus wrote: "Cynthia wrote: "I must stop reading this thread. I'm going broke buying all the books the rest of you are reading after I read the summaries on GR or Amazon. My TBR list is getting out of hand. ..."Thanks for consoling me.
Johanna wrote: "I have so many books to look forward to right now, it's truly delightful. And the best thing is that there are quite a few from my favorite authors: Don't Let Go by Harper Fox, [boo..."Lovely list! I'm looking forward to some of those too - Harper's Don't Let Go, and Jordan's Persistence of Memory (both!), and two more Hansens :-)
I'm reading some non m/m non romance science fiction! Grimspace by Ann Aguirre. It starts off with a bang with action right away. Fun stuff so far.I bought her book during the whole convention harassment debacle. She wrote about her experiences being a female sf writer in a male-dominated genre. Her book sounded interesting, and I got the first book it the series. I'm glad I did.
KC wrote: "Lovely list! I'm looking forward to some of those too - Harper's Don't Let Go, and Jordan's Persistence of Memory (both!), and two more Hansens :-) "I read both Don't Let Go and Forget Me Not last week (and I'm in the middle of a Hansen, so it was a superb week, reading-wise) and they are both lovely, wonderful books. These are two of my most favourite authors and I absolutely love both of these series. Forget Me Not really made an impression on me and I thought it was brilliant. Elijah Crowe is a captivating fellow.
Susinok wrote: "I'm reading some non m/m non romance science fiction! Grimspace by Ann Aguirre."And you are doing your coming out here ;-)
Susinok wrote: "I'm reading some non m/m non romance science fiction!"Me too, this series https://www.goodreads.com/series/7968...
Well, it's an audio ;-)
It's fun, but I've read better stuff
(I'm apparently shipping the hell out of Weston/Stefanos though)
Alison wrote: "Forget Me Not really made an impression on me and I thought it was brilliant. Elijah Crowe is a captivating fellow."Absolutely. I love Daniel, Elijah and the whole idea of the series.
BTW if someone want to ask JCP questions about ''Mnevermind'' let her know, she was asked to write a blog post about it, she said.
Susinok wrote: "I'm reading some non m/m non romance science fiction! Grimspace by Ann Aguirre. It starts off with a bang with action right away. Fun stuff so far.I bought her book during the whol..."
I've been meaning to read that one for a while now, but have not gotten around to it yet. I haven't read much sci-fi, but I have enjoyed a few of Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan books. Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I'll get to it someday. :)
Antonella wrote: "Susinok wrote: "I'm reading some non m/m non romance science fiction! Grimspace by Ann Aguirre."And you are doing your coming out here ;-)"
LOL no, I've been reading science fiction since my early teens.
Felt like a change of pace.
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And what an A-list! I read Forget Me Not yesterday and I'm reading Don't Let Go today. Still have two books to go in the Brandstetter challenge, and I've been saving A Case of Possession as a special treat.
LOL! We are reading the same books more or less at the same time ;-). And they are excellent! I'm happy when I read a string of 5 stars books...
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It was just weird referencing books I've read and talking about scenes I remember. I think it's just me though. Adrien can reference classic movies all he wants and I don't have a problem with it. Who knows.
Jordan wrote: "It was just weird referencing books I've read and talking about scenes I remember. I think it's just me though."I guarantee it is not only you. I really don't like authors' name dropping from contemporary m/m writers. References to movies or music are perfectly ok.
I did like to know what Adrien had read though ;-).
Yesterday i was reading The Butcher's Son. It's my first book by Dorien Grey and i'm very pleasantly surprised. I couldn't put it down. And style/atmosphere/humour-wise, it reminded me of Richard Stevenson's Donald Strackey mysteries which i love.
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I guarantee it is not only you. I really don't like authors' name dr..."
That was the thing, I'm fine with Adrien reading things and giving titles and authors. So why does contemporarily written M/M bother me (us) so much? For some reason it doesn't seem right. I dunno.
Of course, when I think back on how this author used Chris Owens' Deviations series almost like a guide book in parts, I'm reminded that there are many non-fiction books written by people in the lifestyle for those who are already in it or who are interested in it. Referencing one of those, title mention or not, would have been a better choice.
Antonella wrote: "I did like to know what Adrien had read though ;-). "I've discovered some wonderful books following Adrien's musings :-)
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I've discovered some wonderful books following Adrien's musings :-)"
And movies too!
Jordan wrote: "I'm reminded that there are many non-fiction books written by people in the lifestyle for those who are already in it or who are interested in it. Referencing one of those, title mention or not, would have been a better choice."Yes, that would be OK.
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I'd hate to put Josh under any pressure to meet that date. I tend to think of his..."
I'm blanking on the date for Bristol. Stranger on the Shore will be out May 5th. It's a nice fat, complex story. So you guys might enjoy that one?
Josh wrote: "Hj wrote: "Johanna wrote: "But maybe we should read Fair Game in October (if Fair Play will be published in November)? ..."
I'd hate to put Josh under any pressure to meet that date. I tend to t..."
Sounds delicious. :-)
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I'm not sure either ;-).
What I know is that when I proposed it there were quite a few people in favour...
For me it wo..."
Totally in agreement there!
So what is our challenge with this one? I can't remember how many books there are. Twelve? I think. So, two a month? Which gives us six months. Maybe start in May?