Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Heather It was another challenge book. skipping all the sex it goes pretty quick. I like the M/C's mostly sam is pretty cool for a slut but Rob is kind of a selfish prick but still likable
Bubbles, if it is as bad as you say then you should be finished in no time!
I read
today and absolutely loved it, I just couldn't put it down.Over the past few days I've also read
,
,
,
, and, of course,
.Ranging from simple lovely romantic stories to dangerous trekking through the rainforest to submission and amnesia. I enjoyed all of them :). I have to admit I normally don't go for were type stories, but Shift Happens was definitely worth the read. :)
Next to my bed
is waiting for me to continue and on my ereader I just opened
. Still plenty left to read :)
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When Wicked first came out it moved very slowly, but it's performed steadily ever since.
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That's a pretty painful and humiliating moment, I agree. ;-) I did put poor Mark through the ringer.
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I agree. That sounds dramatic and action-packed.
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and about 40% in and it is all sex. If they aren't having it they are talking about it so it is one of those where i force myself to read a chapter a day until i..."Fire fighters?
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Then the Salisbury Key the week after. I've loved all Harper's work so far.
After that ..."
And in other Harper news, she just finished Seize the Fire for Loose Id. Action packed British spies/special agents, partners and lovers. Potential for series.
Can't wait.
Josh wrote: "And in other Harper news, she just finished Seize the Fire for Loose Id. Action packed British spies/special agents, partners and lovers. Potential for series.Can't wait. "
She's as prolific a writer as you are, Josh. Harper's settings and plots are also as varied. I think my next big trip will be back to Great Britain for a "Harper Fox's tour of Great Britain." I'll get from one end of the island to the other. Maybe I can convince Jan to join me. ;-)
Patty wrote: "Harper's settings and plots are also as varied. I think my next big trip will be back to Great Britain for a "Harper Fox's tour of Great Britain."I've only read Nine Lights Over Edinburgh by Harper Fox and I don't know if you've ever visited that city, but her descriptions were so accurate that it was like being there.
Emanuela ~Zstyx~ wrote: "Patty wrote: "Harper's settings and plots are also as varied. I think my next big trip will be back to Great Britain for a "Harper Fox's tour of Great Britain."I've only read [book:Nine Lights ..."
Yes! I was actually there at the end of last June. The weather was gorgeous, however, very unlike her winter setting. But the fact that we saw the city in sun and warmth actually helped engrave it into my memory so I could visualize everything cold, gray, and windy.
The settings of her other books- as well as the characters- are hugely memorable. I can't recommend them enough. Very powerful.
Oh more goodies to look forwards to. Harper's work is fantastic. I'll make one for the tour Patty.
Josh wrote: "And in other Harper news, she just finished Seize the Fire for Loose Id. Action packed British spies/special agents, partners and lovers. Potential for series."That's definitely going on my to read list!!
Josh wrote: "That's a pretty painful and humiliating moment, I agree. ;-) I did put poor Mark through the ringer...."Well whatever u did to make poor Mark to suffer,just made the book all the more interesting; I'm searching for more spy books like this one since then but didn't succeed :'[
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I agree. That sounds dramatic and action-packed."
That's exactly what I was going for... totally emotional too. I'm so glad you think it sounds good! (YAY!!!) That's good motivation right there to get to work on it!
Anna wrote: "Josh wrote: "Heather C wrote: "Anna that sounds interesting."I agree. That sounds dramatic and action-packed."
That's exactly what I was going for... totally emotional too. I'm so glad you t..."
But there must still a HEA. Lol. After an emotional rollercoaster, we have to have a happy ending. ;)
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I agree. That sounds dramatic and action-packed."
That's exactly what I was going for... totally emotional too. I'm so g..."
Heather, don't worry, there will be an HEA. It's actually going to be really sweet, and totally awesome. And it should leave readers with a big stupid grin on their faces, as well as a few stray happy tears.
Oh GREAT! I love the big stupid grin books. I just hate when other people are in room and can see me
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haha... I'm at work and your comment gave me a big stupid grin. Thankfully no one noticed. Yeah, I love books that give me that grin. They are the best.
He he. Now I'm hiding behind my computer monitor. Sometimes I even cover my mouth with my hand to keep from LOL!
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I read The Promise (Marie Sexton's short story about Jared and Matt) while at work. Omg I was crying my eyes out and I hardly ever cry!
Heather:
Marie Sexton has a story about Matt and Jared called Putting Out Fires coming out Valentines Day (2/14). The Promise was a real tear-jerker in all the right ways!! When Jared asked Matt what he thought about getting married and Matt was like "no way" - yikes! I was screaming at him. I love the fact that Matt is so introvertedly emotional. I love Matt and Jared second only to Adrien/Jake - and A/J are still way ahead!
Happy reading~!
Leah
Marie Sexton has a story about Matt and Jared called Putting Out Fires coming out Valentines Day (2/14). The Promise was a real tear-jerker in all the right ways!! When Jared asked Matt what he thought about getting married and Matt was like "no way" - yikes! I was screaming at him. I love the fact that Matt is so introvertedly emotional. I love Matt and Jared second only to Adrien/Jake - and A/J are still way ahead!
Happy reading~!
Leah
Leah, Marie said to check Dreamspinner press on Sunday bc it might be avaliable early. She also has a "find Jared's tattoo contest" to win a free copy. And for me J&M are still second to A&J. I gave up and started reading Fatal Shadows again
*sigh* love Jared and Matt!!! Heather you no how i feel about them, i cant compare them to A&J yet, cos they havent done anything yet!!! haha
Leah wrote: "Heather:
Marie Sexton has a story about Matt and Jared called Putting Out Fires coming out Valentines Day (2/14). The Promise was a real tear-jerker in all the right ways!! When Jared asked Ma..."
Woohoo!! Thanks for that heads up. I did see the contest, sounds interesting. I also like the Jared/Matt gallery - I have my faves picked out there. There are a couple that look exactly how I pictured them! So much fun!
Just purchased I Spy Something Wicked and Red Light by Thom Lane - It's going to be a good weekend :)
Marie Sexton has a story about Matt and Jared called Putting Out Fires coming out Valentines Day (2/14). The Promise was a real tear-jerker in all the right ways!! When Jared asked Ma..."
Woohoo!! Thanks for that heads up. I did see the contest, sounds interesting. I also like the Jared/Matt gallery - I have my faves picked out there. There are a couple that look exactly how I pictured them! So much fun!
Just purchased I Spy Something Wicked and Red Light by Thom Lane - It's going to be a good weekend :)
Heather C wrote: "Ang, I told you to keep reading!"I no!!! I NO!!! I am I am!!
Just wanted to stop and say hello :P
Heather C wrote: "Leah, Marie said to check Dreamspinner press on Sunday bc it might be avaliable early. She also has a "find Jared's tattoo contest" to win a free copy. And for me J&M are still second to A&J. I gav..."
It's funny, they aren't what I would call an apples-to-apples comparison. Yes, they both have the Alpha cop who denied his "true self" and the bookish, "beautiful" protags in Jared/Adrien, but for me Matt/Jared had this amazing friendship in the beginning that I don't think either one wanted to screw with, but Adrien/Jake had the instant electrical attraction while working kind of relationship. Both couples had their, what I would refer to as physically repelling moments - meaning both of the Alpha's were very physical at one point in pushing their love interest away, hurting them in the process.
Wow, now that I think of it, these two couples have some wierd similarities going on. Nah! I think it's just the formula that works! [am I talking to myself?]
Time to go!
It's funny, they aren't what I would call an apples-to-apples comparison. Yes, they both have the Alpha cop who denied his "true self" and the bookish, "beautiful" protags in Jared/Adrien, but for me Matt/Jared had this amazing friendship in the beginning that I don't think either one wanted to screw with, but Adrien/Jake had the instant electrical attraction while working kind of relationship. Both couples had their, what I would refer to as physically repelling moments - meaning both of the Alpha's were very physical at one point in pushing their love interest away, hurting them in the process.
Wow, now that I think of it, these two couples have some wierd similarities going on. Nah! I think it's just the formula that works! [am I talking to myself?]
Time to go!
Leah. I think I read the Coda series and the immediately read AE so I was making many comparisons. But with AE there is mystery and romance and with Coda it's pretty much all romance. So I can't compare the series. But I can compare the couples. Plus, with J&M we do get to seeing them living their HEA. But with A&J, their HEA has been left for our imagination. Well, as of right now it has... ;)
On Fire had a fireman and a twink. Once i got the skimming through the sex down it went really quick. Nothing ever happened it was just the slutty pink haired twink meets the sexy fireman when the fireman is doing a charity car wash so he is all wet in his tight, black fireman's uniform and the twink accidentally bumps into him they have sex every-time they meet wherever they are and blah blah. Some how the twink can cum like 12 times in an hour and almost always creamed in his panties before they even did anything.
I am now reading
which is a YA book and they can't have penetration so should be nice reading something that is not all sexAlso starting
in a few hours but hear that was is mostly sex and angst so should be a joy to read
Leah wrote: "Heather:Marie Sexton has a story about Matt and Jared called Putting Out Fires coming out Valentines Day (2/14). ..."
Ohhhhh I'm waiting for this book like forever :D Can't wait :D
Bubbles (Dane) wrote: "On Fire had a fireman and a twink. Once i got the skimming through the sex down it went really quick. Nothing ever happened it was just the slutty pink haired twink meets the sexy fi..."
Ha! I've read many, many books like this. Personally, I like lots of sex/intimacy in my M/M books, but it has to consist of a readable plot that keeps my interest as well. In Josh's writing book Man Oh Man, he discusses the fact (with great wit I might add) the fact that gay men, and men in general, are thinking about sex every 60 seconds - lots and lots of sex. So it doesn't surprise me if an M/M relationship consist of lots of sheet-crumpling activities, especially in the beginning of the relationship. But having the sex, and nothing else, is more like an instruction manual.
I think the best book I have read yet that consisted of very little actual sex, but TONS of intimacy and "tender moments" was Warrior's Cross; just a perfect mix of angst, sexual tension, intimacy/sex, and the characterization and plot pacing are so spot on it's scary. Also, this is one of the very rare books that had me in tears, as well as laughing out loud.
Leah
Ha! I've read many, many books like this. Personally, I like lots of sex/intimacy in my M/M books, but it has to consist of a readable plot that keeps my interest as well. In Josh's writing book Man Oh Man, he discusses the fact (with great wit I might add) the fact that gay men, and men in general, are thinking about sex every 60 seconds - lots and lots of sex. So it doesn't surprise me if an M/M relationship consist of lots of sheet-crumpling activities, especially in the beginning of the relationship. But having the sex, and nothing else, is more like an instruction manual.
I think the best book I have read yet that consisted of very little actual sex, but TONS of intimacy and "tender moments" was Warrior's Cross; just a perfect mix of angst, sexual tension, intimacy/sex, and the characterization and plot pacing are so spot on it's scary. Also, this is one of the very rare books that had me in tears, as well as laughing out loud.
Leah
Anna wrote: "Ha! And my monitor is big enough I could hide behind it too. But it's hard with teens running around, and talking to me all the time, someone will notice for sure and then comment about it. It alwa..."This is why ereaders are soooo good. :) No one can see what you're reading unless you show them. Though, it usually has to be in the middle of a sex scene when someone asks "Is that a Kindle? Can I see it?" (I have a Sony Reader, but EVERYONE asks if it's a Kindle). I even keep a couple of innocuous books just so I could show other features of the reader without showing all the M/M stories.
Bella wrote: "Honestly hate this kind of books; such a waste of time and money :-S "I agree. There are a handful of authors who write interesting sex scenes - scenes that have meaning - Jake and Adrien's last scene comes to mind. Unless the story's purpose is for sex, it's such a waste to put so much trash in there. I tend to skip or skim through a lot of the sex in stories any more - most all read the same. *sigh*
/soapbox
Merith wrote: "This is why ereaders are soooo good. :) No one can see what you're reading unless you show them. Though, it usually has to be in the middle of a sex scene when someone asks "Is that a Kindle? Can I see it?" (I have a Sony Reader, but EVERYONE asks if it's a Kindle). I even keep a couple of innocuous books just so I could show other features of the reader without showing all the M/M stories. "Yes, that sounds familiar, about having an m/m book on screen when someone asks about the ereader ...
Depending on who asks I normally warn that the genre might not be their cup of tea, but the last time someone asked was in church after choir practice and I thought zapping away from the book I was reading would attract more attention than just keeping my mouth shut ... He made no comment, but I kept hoping he either couldn't read English (which in my country is about a 50/50 chance) or didn't read too closely. ;)
The question I'm mostly asked is whether you can read comfortably on an ereader. They rarely ask the make/brand. Then again, kindle isn't quite as hot here, since they don't sell many books in our Dutch language at amazon ...
Merith wrote: "I tend to skip or skim through a lot of the sex in stories any more - most all read the same. *sigh* ..."Totally agree with ya and I do the same- just skip them =[
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That Marie Sexton book sounds great! I LOVE books that make me cry. I've never read any of her stuff, but now I'm going to have to check it out! lol, if only I had an unlimited budget for books, then I'd be all set. Perhaps that will go in the pile I'm planning on buying if I win NaNoEdMo next month.
Anna, the series starts with "Promises"
I just finished Wishing on a Blue Star. I picked it up free from Dreamspinner not knowing what I was about to read. It is an anthology of blog posts from Patric Michael while he is battling Lymphoma and short stories and poetry from other authors. Very moving and a completely engrossing read. It's also a major tear-jerker so don't read it right before getting pictures taken.Ohter than this, I have been working my way through the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs.
@Bubbles--On Fire 2 is more of the same but there is also a bit more story in between the sex scenes.
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I reread it for the second time about a month ago and when I finished it I had that "Post-book" depression thing for about a day and a half. I just didn't know what to do with myself because the book was over. I couldn't read anything else, I didn't want to watch tv. I just wanted more of Kit and Nick.
"the Phoenix is a multi-layered historical novel that illuminates poverty and child abuse, theatre history in America and England, betrayal, a crisis of conscience, violence and vengeance, and the treatment of insanity at a time when such treatment was in its infant stage. Most of all it is a tale of love on many levels, from carnal to devoted friendship to sacrifice." -the back of the book.
Yup. Highly recommend it. Just be prepared for all those emotions. It's a roller coaster for sure.
Anna wrote: "I forgot to mention, if you like historical romance, you might want to check out The Phoenix by Ruth Sims. It's a "Victorian saga" about a doctor and an actor. There is a lot of sex, but you'd neve..."I just bought that for my Kindle but haven't started it yet. I really liked Counterpoint: Dylan's Story by Ruth Sims.
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thanks but i am done with the on fire series i don't read for the sex.
I'm partway through C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake Mysteries. They're set in England during Henry VIII's reign, and feature historical characters like Thomas Cromwell. I'm loving these so far. Matthew Shardlake is a London lawyer who begins as an ardent Reformer but starts going through a crisis of faith as he sees that Cromwell is just as corrupt (and spilling just as much blood) as the Catholics in power before him.
Matthew solves murders with a loyal but uncouth rogue named Jack Barak, a patralineal descendant of converso Jews. Jack isn't much religious, but he has a sentimental (and potentially dangerous) attachment to his Jewish heritage.
(I adore Jack. This is a gen series, so his relationship with Matthew is--at most--bromantic. But don't let that stop you from reading this series! Oh, and Jack doesn't come in till the second book, but the first one is worth reading anyway.)
I love mysteries, history and religious issues, so these books are perfect for me. Overall, I think Sansom does a brilliant job of bringing the Tudor period to life. The mysteries themselves are so-so, but since I love the characters and setting, I'm ok with that.
J. Rosemary wrote: "I'm partway through C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake Mysteries. They're set in London during Henry VIII's reign, and feature historical characters like Thomas Cromwell."It's very interesting, thanks for the rec!
Emanuela wrote: J. Rosemary wrote: "I'm partway through C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake Mysteries. They're set in London during Henry VIII's reign, and feature historical characters like Thomas Cromwell."It's very interesting, thanks for the rec!
Thanks--I hope you enjoy them!
The only problem with the first book, Dissolution , is that Jack Barak isn't in it yet. But Matthew has another young assistant named Mark. And Mark is a sweet, likable fellow--he just pales in comparison to Jack!
I stayed up til 3am last night reading
. Why didn't anyone tell me it was so good? I'm also reading
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Honestly hate this kind of books; such a waste of time and money :-S