Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Barb wrote: "Well PsyCop by JCP and Adrien English were my start :) .... Seems so long ago, what a crazy couple of months of frenzied reading I have been on since!"
I agree that either Psycop or Adrien English would be good starters...Keeping Promise Rock by Amy Lane and Promises by Marie Sexton I think are good too.
My first m/m experience was Special Forces and that was intense...although it's one of my all time absolute favorites.
I agree that either Psycop or Adrien English would be good starters...Keeping Promise Rock by Amy Lane and Promises by Marie Sexton I think are good too.
My first m/m experience was Special Forces and that was intense...although it's one of my all time absolute favorites.
Barb wrote: "Well PsyCop by JCP and Adrien English were my start :) .... Seems so long ago, what a crazy couple of months of frenzied reading I have been on since!"I meant a starter for Josh's books. I am asking each author to suggest one of their own books. :)
Diane wrote: "Barb wrote: "Well PsyCop by JCP and Adrien English were my start :) .... Seems so long ago, what a crazy couple of months of frenzied reading I have been on since!"
I meant a starter for Josh's ..."
The first Josh Lanyon book I read was Fair Game and it really made me want to read more of his stuff...but AE is certainly a great start.
I meant a starter for Josh's ..."
The first Josh Lanyon book I read was Fair Game and it really made me want to read more of his stuff...but AE is certainly a great start.
Fair Game is a good start. It's where I started too.
My first Josh Lanyon was
. That book set the tone for all other of Josh's books to follow.
The Adrien English series for me. :)
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You may not have picked up on this yet but it also makes it sooooo easy to buy way toooooo many books! If that is in fact possible, w..."
I'm happy to say that I keep forgetting I can BUY books on it. So far I've mostly just downloaded stuff I already own. And then last night it dawned on me that I could put some fan fiction on here. :-D
I'm really enjoying reading. Still finding my way around my little gadget, though.
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You can have the same book in multiple collections.
To create a collection you go to the book..."
I love the Collections feature. Admittedly, I've spent way too much time organizing collections over reading.
Yes, I can be a little obsessive now and again.
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Perplexed.
Sure. That's the purpose of this thread! Feel free to pimp to your heart's content. My only "rule" was that I didn't want author's pimping themselves, cause that quickly turns discussion into nonstop advertising.
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All I can say is that if I'd realized how much pleasure and relaxation I'd get from an ereader, I'd have made investing in one a priority. I just didn't realize how much superior to reading off my laptop it would be.
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I am thinking of starting a thread/bookshelf in the m/m romance group t..."
This should be such an easy question, but I always find it difficult because I write (I think) a variety of things. Maybe at this point I'd rec Fair Game?
I used to rec Dark Horse.
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I should qualify that, though, because I don't mind the authors who regularly take part here mentioning when they've got a new release or a contest or something. I just didn't want...well, you all know what I didn't want and why I didn't want it. :-D
I got my iPod touch! I still need to figure out the best app to read PDF files. Speaking of first books, which book should I recommend to a friend who is absolutely new to M/M romance? She's curious of why I am so obsessed with this genre and she thinks it's strange. No erotic or overly explicit book, please.
Cleon wrote: "Speaking of first books, which book should I recommend to a friend who is absolutely new to M/M romance? She's curious of why I am so obsessed with this genre and she thinks it's strange. No erotic or overly explicit book, please."Cleon, in that case, I'd recommend Megan Derr's "Magic and Mischief."
I need to read Magic and Mischief too! More reason to buy. lol. Stanza often freezes on me. Once I had to reset my Ipod because it froze. Now I am using PDF reader lite. i don't plan on buying DRM locked files & most M/M romance fics are not locked anyway, so I guess I can skip Bluefire for now.
My friend likes thriller, fantasy, and sometimes romance.
Josh wrote:Maybe at this point I'd rec Fair Game?
I agree I read Fair Game, and that put me on a reading frenzy that has yet to stop :O)
I agree I read Fair Game, and that put me on a reading frenzy that has yet to stop :O)
Lauraadriana wrote: "I agree I read Fair Game, and that put me on a reading frenzy that has yet to stop :O)"My first Josh Lanyon was TGWYS. Also my first m/m book altogether, which might possibly explain why I love that story so much. I didn't just fall in insta-love with Josh's books -- I fell in love with an entire genre. ;-)
But I'd agree with Fair Game as a first for a Josh virgin now.
Josh wrote: "All I can say is that if I'd realized how much pleasure and relaxation I'd get from an ereader, I'd have made investing in one a priority. I just didn't realize how much superior to reading off my laptop it would be."
You can sprawl with an ereader. Isn't it great? LOL. Man, I missed sprawling when I was reading on my laptop. And I've noticed that the K3 is much kinder on my eyes.
Also wanted to note 2 truly great things about Amazon:
1) Sharing. When I find a new (or new-to-me) author or a book that really strikes me, I'm a shameless ho for pimping it and being able to loan it out to other shameless ho's would be nice. I really do think the lending feature is a huge help, rather than a hurt, to authors. I'm reconsidering buying books from amazon because of this feature. Now that I've tried sharing, I'd like to be able to do it more. Perhaps not for my auto-buy authors, but maybe for my new-to-me authors? Hm.
2) Samples. Even though I do the bulk of my buying elsewhere, I'm ridiculously fond of DLing samples. Sure, I can read excerpts elsewhere, but not on my K3. Plus a lot of times, the samples are longer than posted excerpts. For example, I know that the first chapter is my excerpt for my Lovely Wicked, but at Amazon, the sample runs well into the third chapter. Yay!
Kari wrote: You can sprawl with an ereader. Isn't it great? LOL. Man, I missed sprawling when I was reading on my laptop. And I've noticed that the K3 is much kinder on my eyes.
I had to resort to reading of my laptop for a few weeks after my two year old broke my K2, and I suffered having to read of a screen and the mobility sucks can't have with you everywhere.
The K3 is awesome and I agree the screen is a lot more like paper than the first. I LOVE MY KINDLE!
I had to resort to reading of my laptop for a few weeks after my two year old broke my K2, and I suffered having to read of a screen and the mobility sucks can't have with you everywhere.
The K3 is awesome and I agree the screen is a lot more like paper than the first. I LOVE MY KINDLE!
Aside from Magic and Mischief, I am going to try to recommend Adrien English series to my M/M virgin friend. lol. I just found out there is an app for Ereader from B&N so I can download books I buy from Fictionwise directly to my iPod touch! OMG the setting is awesome ! Yay!! :D
*off to read The Darkling Thrush*
My first Josh book was The Dickens with Love because it was a freebie. Then AE. After that I was hooked!
Hello Josh,I was just wondering, do you have fans that stalk you? I'm asking because, you are kinda like a celebrity..only more private. I know alot of celebrities have fans that stalk them. So, i was wondering if that happens to you too.FYI..my cousin has the biggest crush on you. She was the one who made me start reading your books.
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I was just wondering, do you have fans that stalk you? I'm asking because, you are kinda like a celebrity..only more private. I know alot of celebrities have fans that stalk them. So, i..."
Uh......
Should I be worried about your cousin? ;-D
Having a reasonably high firewall helps, and that is a major reason for keeping those barriers in place. I've occasionally been made uncomfortable, but considering how much email and reader interaction I have, the percentage is miniscule. I would say that my SO and family are far more worried and concerned than I am. Which is probably a good thing because it reminds me to be careful for their sake as well as my own.
Josh wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Hello Josh,I was just wondering, do you have fans that stalk you? I'm asking because, you are kinda like a celebrity..only more private. I know alot of celebrities have fans th..."
Don't be worried Josh,you are way out of her league :)
She thought about joining your discussion board but, i talked her out of it. I just got the feeling that she might hyperventilate and die if you ever replied a message from her lol. Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks?' I really enjoyed that book. ALso,when will i be able to buy your new book?
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I'll leave that one to the readers. Do I have other books like TGWYS?
Was it the setting you liked? The characters? The mystery?
I never know how to pair these things.
The next book out is Dead Run -- fourth in the Dangerous Ground series. It will be out september 13th from Loose Id (they keep an exclusive for a month or two).
http://www.loose-id.com/Dangerous-Gro...
Josh wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks?' I really enjoyed that book. ALso,when will i be able to buy your new book? ..."
I'll leave that one ..."
Hey Josh,
It was mainly the characters i enjoyed.I also loved the fact that it was more about Nick and Perry than the actual mystery. I figured your books are more mystery than romance. In the Adrien series, it had alot to do with mystery than it had to do with Adrien and Jake. I may be wrong Josh, anyway, you're the expert here. September 13TH is so close.Is it kindle edition? I can't wait to read it, anything you write comes out being solid gold..yep, you are that good.
Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks?
I saw this on my updates, and the first thing that I thought was The Dark Farewell!
They are different books, for sure, but they have a similar feel too. It's awesome and the MCs are really really great...The ending is a heartstopper.
This of course is IMHO...It's not like I've read *coughs*ahem*coughs* ALL of Josh's books so there might be something I missed that is also similar :O)
I saw this on my updates, and the first thing that I thought was The Dark Farewell!
They are different books, for sure, but they have a similar feel too. It's awesome and the MCs are really really great...The ending is a heartstopper.This of course is IMHO...It's not like I've read *coughs*ahem*coughs* ALL of Josh's books so there might be something I missed that is also similar :O)
Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks? I saw this on my updates, and the first thing that I thought was The Dark Farewell!
[bookcover:The Dark F..."
That was so nice of you Laura. I have read the dark farewell though. I do agree that it is similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks'. Do you have any other books in mind? It has to be a Josh Lanyon book though.
Again, thanks Laura.
Hi everyone. I just joined the group so I'm saying hello. I'm sort of shy and a bit of a lurker, but I thought it would be rude not to at least say hi. :)
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Nice to see you here, Pender.
Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks?
I saw this on my updates, and the first thing that I thought was The Dark Farewell!
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I can't say that I can think of any other of Josh's books that have that same exact feel, but all his books are so great that you won't be a shortage of fantastic stories to read.
I took a peek at your bookshelves, and saw that you read "Come Unto these Yellow Sands", "Snowball in Hell" and "The AE Series" which (for now) are my favorite books from Josh..."In a Dark Wood" is really good, it's not PNRish but it's like the best kind of scary story. It's not a happy one, but fantastic nonetheless and it's a SUPER fast read. "Don't Look Back" is also really good, it's one of those fuzzy reads. I'll explain :O) For most of the book, you feel like you don't have the whole story the whole time and it's all a bit foggy. I loved the premise too.
"The Darkling Thrush" is also FANTASTIC, it's fantasy, (and to me had a really awesome steampunk feel to it) the language and imagery IS AWESOME!!
"This Rough Magic" is also GREAT, Josh writes Noir like a dream, so also one I would really recommend.
Well I just went on and on :O) Hope my ramblings are useful!
I saw this on my updates, and the first thing that I thought was The Dark Farewell!
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I can't say that I can think of any other of Josh's books that have that same exact feel, but all his books are so great that you won't be a shortage of fantastic stories to read.
I took a peek at your bookshelves, and saw that you read "Come Unto these Yellow Sands", "Snowball in Hell" and "The AE Series" which (for now) are my favorite books from Josh..."In a Dark Wood" is really good, it's not PNRish but it's like the best kind of scary story. It's not a happy one, but fantastic nonetheless and it's a SUPER fast read. "Don't Look Back" is also really good, it's one of those fuzzy reads. I'll explain :O) For most of the book, you feel like you don't have the whole story the whole time and it's all a bit foggy. I loved the premise too.
"The Darkling Thrush" is also FANTASTIC, it's fantasy, (and to me had a really awesome steampunk feel to it) the language and imagery IS AWESOME!!
"This Rough Magic" is also GREAT, Josh writes Noir like a dream, so also one I would really recommend.
Well I just went on and on :O) Hope my ramblings are useful!
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Josh wrote: "More helpful than I would be, that's for sure!"
LOL I try :O) I actually just re-read "Don't Look Back" this week. I saw that film Memento, and just couldn't get Peter out of my head. I'm happy to report that the second read was just as good!
Will and Tay in three more days :O) Yay!
LOL I try :O) I actually just re-read "Don't Look Back" this week. I saw that film Memento, and just couldn't get Peter out of my head. I'm happy to report that the second read was just as good!
Will and Tay in three more days :O) Yay!
Pender wrote: "Hi everyone. I just joined the group so I'm saying hello. I'm sort of shy and a bit of a lurker, but I thought it would be rude not to at least say hi. :)"Hi Pender! Lurk away, but don't be surprised if you get sucked in.
Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks? I saw this on my updates, and the first thing that I thought was T..."
You rock Laura. Sorry for the late reply. I will start with 'in a dark wood'. I will be sure to let you and Josh know just what i think about the book.
Thanks Laura.
Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks?
I saw this on my updates, and the first thing..."
You're most welcome. Happy Reading!
I saw this on my updates, and the first thing..."
You're most welcome. Happy Reading!
My favourite is 'The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks' that is always a re-read for me... though I have a tendency to re-read them all.
N.J. wrote: "My favourite is 'The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks' that is always a re-read for me... though I have a tendency to re-read them all."I can't wait till Josh writes the sequel for 'the ghost wore yellow socks'
Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks? I saw this on my updates, ..."
Laura,
'In a dark wood' was just...Hot Damn
I loved every bit of it.I wonder which one to read next.Maybe i will try 'Don't look back' tomorrow morning when i wake up:)
Josh wrote: "More helpful than I would be, that's for sure!"Josh Josh Josh,
I thoroughly enjoyed your book 'In a dark wood'. You have a good sense of humor and i notice it when i read most of your books. Timothy was so frickin funny to me. To be honest, i did laugh when i read how he was crying when Him and Luke got lost. It was also kind of a scary read. I bought it on amazon so, let me go leave my review before i go to bed. Definately 5 stars.
Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore yellow socks?
I saw..."
Yay! Glad you loved it. Wasn't it soooo scary? I hope you like 'Don't Look Back' and if you need more ideas give me a shout :0)
I saw..."
Yay! Glad you loved it. Wasn't it soooo scary? I hope you like 'Don't Look Back' and if you need more ideas give me a shout :0)
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Josh wrote: "I do think I could have a lot of fun with that one. I have a vague idea of a story that would stay true to the setting and general nutty plot of the first one."that would be awesome... Every time I read it I still have the whoa factor.
Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote:Do you have any books that are similar to 'the ghost wore ye..."Laura, i'm still reading 'Don't look back'. I started today but, i haven't finished it because i was busy cooking and cleaning while my lazy older brother was watching sports channel :) So far, i am enjoying it.
Josh wrote: "I do think I could have a lot of fun with that one. I have a vague idea of a story that would stay true to the setting and general nutty plot of the first one."jOSH,
I'm reading 'don't look back' and, i am getting an 'adrien and jake' vibe from it. I will let you know what i think when i finish reading it. But, its not scary like 'in a dark wood'.I will also leave my 5 star review on amazon. I usually give your books 5 stars anyway.
Humanbreed wrote: I'm reading 'don't look back' and, i am getting an 'adrien and jake' vibe from it.
Josh does write the bestest, sexiest cops ever...*sighs* Almost makes one wish to be somehow involved in a murder investigation. Just on the off chance they really do exist :O)
Josh does write the bestest, sexiest cops ever...*sighs* Almost makes one wish to be somehow involved in a murder investigation. Just on the off chance they really do exist :O)
Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: I'm reading 'don't look back' and, i am getting an 'adrien and jake' vibe from it.Josh does write the bestest, sexiest cops ever...*sighs* Almost makes one wish to be somehow in..."
Laura,
I need more suggestions of what to read from Josh Lanyon's library. 'Don't look back' reminded me of 'Adrien and Jake' so much. I really really liked it.Anymore suggestions? :)
THANKS LAURA.
Josh wrote: "I do think I could have a lot of fun with that one. I have a vague idea of a story that would stay true to the setting and general nutty plot of the first one."Just left my review for your book 'Don't look back' on amazon...i loved it!!
Humanbreed wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Humanbreed wrote: I'm reading 'don't look back' and, i am getting an 'adrien and jake' vibe from it.
Josh does write the bestest, sexiest cops ever...*sighs* Almost makes one ..."
I'll send you a note with some more reads...I'd say read The Darkling Thrush or This Rough Magic next...But for reals anything you grab will be awesome.
Josh does write the bestest, sexiest cops ever...*sighs* Almost makes one ..."
I'll send you a note with some more reads...I'd say read The Darkling Thrush or This Rough Magic next...But for reals anything you grab will be awesome.
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I am thinking of starting a thread/bookshelf in the m/m romance group tentatively titled "For Starters" and it will include a list of authors and the book each author feels is the best introduction to their work. It's for people who may have heard good things about a writer, but don't know which book to try first.