Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Ami wrote: "Just like Cleon, I have also spent my time reading the latest release on M/M Romance Group's Hot Summer Days stories. ALTHOUGH, since I just finished James Buchanan's Hard Fall this ..."Let us know what you think of Spin Out. Hard Fall is one of my favorites of Buchanan's. Joe is such a great character and a unique narrative voice.
Turner and Turner: One Good Turn -- GreenWow. This was a freebie??? You have to be kidding me.
Easily a candidate for one of the best m/m books of the year for me. I'm still in its rippling wake, that post-book, manic slipstream and can only shake my head in disbelief. One of the few books I'd gladly pay $7.99 for, unlike practically every other wallet-grasping unworthy out there.
Do yourself a favor. Chuck your phones in a drawer, gather up some cool lemonade or your choice of reading beverage, lock yourself in a room and put a Don't Disturb Me sign out front. You won't want to be interrupted on this mad slalom ride through JCPish land -- just with less sex and more Freud. I'd write more but the sequel's finished downloading on my Kindle...gotta run..
Huge thanks to Becky (I searched the archives this time) who pointed us to the MLR Press freebie on this list a while ago. Many thanks, Becky!
Becky wrote: "...but they're estimating delivery for next Tuesday. My Kindle is two years old, and it won't hold a charge for a whole week. I'm really hoping they're able to ship the cable from their Indianapolis warehouse. If they do, there's a good chance I'll have it on Friday. Otherwise I'll be reading cereal boxes for the next week. "Becky, which Kindle is it? If it's the orig Kindle1, I have a spare cord I could ship you tmrw. My Kindle 1 died, and Amazon upgraded me to a Kindle 3 for $60 (no free replacement, sadly). So I have a Kindle 1 power cable sitting uselessly on my desk.
If it's the Kindle 3, than you should be able to get the cord anywhere (it's a standard microUSB <-> USB cable, though you'll need your Kindle power plug to connect it through).
I don't have a Kindle 2 but I believe it also takes a microUSB <-> USB cable, so you should be able to get a replacement anywhere (for < $5, usually).
Kaje wrote: "Let us know what you think of Spin Out. Hard Fall is one of my favorites of Buchanan's. Joe is such a great character and a unique narrative voice."Trying to finish it sometime this weekend and I will definitely write down something about that. It's been a little hectic since I'll be working this weekend, plus I'm juggling between this book, the free stories at M/M Romance group, as well as a mainstream urban fantasy book by Sonya Bateman
Blaine D. wrote: "Calathea wrote: "mc wrote: "So, is this a series? Is it better to wait until it's all completed? I'm dying to read it, but it will be so difficult to wait for new entries...thoughts?"I had inte..."
I've bought the suscription but still resist reading it, which is no small feet for me, since I usually cave in faster.
ns wrote: "Turner and Turner: One Good Turn -- GreenWow. This was a freebie??? You have to be kidding me.
Easily a candidate for one of the best m/m books of the year for me. I'm still in its rippling wake..."
I loved this one! The sequal, Turncoat is great too, so you can read on if you want :)
Wasn't Turncoat great? It's rare that a sequel exceeds your expectations in that fashion, but it certainly did mine. Also loved Golden Boys. It's slighter, more a novella, and you feel things get over far too soon, but it's still so weird and fun (and crazily interesting African-American characters) that it's still irresistable.
ns wrote: "Becky wrote: "...but they're estimating delivery for next Tuesday. My Kindle is two years old, and it won't hold a charge for a whole week. I'm really hoping they're able to ship the cable from the..."Wow, ns, thanks! I really appreciate the offer. But it's a K2. Amazon has shipped the cord, so I think I'm just going to have to wait until Tuesday. :( My mother and I went on a little shopping spree at Borders today, so I think I'll survive. :)
Speaking of, if anyone is shopping around for an ereader, Borders is selling any Kobo ereaders in stock at a discount. Only 10% at the moment, but that still puts one at just over $100. And the discounts will get steeper in the next few weeks, assuming there are any left.
And ns, I'm glad to hear that Turner & Turner: One Good Turn is good. I'll have to bump it up my list!
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Picked it because stories with DSS protags are few and far between, but this is pretty much an example of why most self-published work is...self-published.I will say that it's a solid premise.
It's actually kind of fascinating from a writing standpoint, and if I ever get time, I'll dissect it thoroughly because I think that process would be useful for some of you. It's what happens when someone knows enough about writing to think they now know it all.
Josh wrote: "Reading Picked it because stories with DSS protags are few and far between, but this is pretty much an example of why most self-published work is...self-published...."
I am looking forward to it, Josh.
Josh wrote: "Reading Picked it because stories with DSS protags are few and far between,...and if I ever get time, I'll dissect it thoroughly..."
Josh, that is something I would really enjoy reading - if you ever do get the time, that is. :)
Am I the only person ignorant enough to not know that DSS means??
Liade wrote: "Am I the only person ignorant enough to not know that DSS means??"Nope. :)
Liade wrote: "Am I the only person ignorant enough to not know that DSS means??"DSS = Diplomatic Security Service? (the MC is a Diplomatic Security special agent)
Calathea wrote: "Liade wrote: "Am I the only person ignorant enough to not know that DSS means??"DSS = Diplomatic Security Service? (the MC is a Diplomatic Security special agent)"
Clearly I should have known, having read the whole series, some of it more than once, too
Okay, yeah, feeling kind of stupid now, having read the series, too...
Don't worry... I didn't know until I asked St. Google ;-)
Calathea wrote: "Antonella wrote: "
, The Rifter 5 by Ginn Hale is out today and it is dedicated to Josh.This is what I'm reading now!"
I finished #4 yesterday and downloaded #5 ..."
After reading the posts about this series, I'm soooo tempted to read it, but fantasy is not my favorite sub-genre. How elaborate is the world-building? Are we talking half-man/half-beast MCs or human MCs with a dose of magic and mysticism?
I know I will buy this series, but I keep thinking I should wait until it's done, especially given the mass of unread books I have.I saw a discount on a book I've wanted to read for a while, in ebook format, which I already have in (heavy) hardcover. Should I buy the ebook? Or just commit to reading the book at home?
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I am shocked. SHOCKED, I tell you.
I just finished James Buchanan's Spin Out; it was SO GOOD!! Definitely my favorite of hers. I wish there are more stories of Joe and Kabe on my ebook reader right now.I pick up Michael St. Anthony's In the Wings for my next m/m fix. Just one of my two readings at the moment (the other is a mainstream urban fantasy by Ann Aguire)
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You know, a lot of fantasy leaves me cold, and I think that's because so often real characterization and exploration of relationships is skimmed over in favor of world-building and magic systems and blah, blah, blah. And not that these things are not crucial in fantasy, but the number one thing I read for (be it mystery or fantasy or westerns or biology books) are the characters and any relationships they might have. So I am OFTEN disappointed. Especially in biology books.
But Ginn is the rare mix of good solid original world building as well as the more important (to me) emotional content. Her characters are real and engaging and you desperately care about what happens to them -- nowhere more than in Rifter.
I think that most m/m readers will enjoy her work, whether they like fantasy or not, in the way that so many m/m readers enjoy my work whether they like mystery or not. (In fact, that has to be one of the compliments I hear most frequently -- I hate mystery but I like YOU) :-D
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One thing I give him credit for is his research. I know how hard he worked for it because it's difficult finding the kind of stuff on the DSS that really fleshes a story and the characters out.
The funny thing about research is a writer doesn't get credit for all the stuff they get right. That's taken for granted. But get one little thing wrong! OUCH. :-P
But I think he did a good job on that.
Josh wrote: "After reading the posts about this series, I'm soooo tempted to read it, but fantasy is not my favorite sub-genre. How elaborate is the world-building? Are we talking half-man/half-beast MCs or hum..."I will buy the series as a Christmas gift to myself ONLY IF I fulfill my writing goal for this year. Something to look forward to. Besides, I subscribe now I won't have time for writing. lol.
Read
a couple of days ago and just LOVED it...What a good little story that was, made me smile.
a couple of days ago and just LOVED it...What a good little story that was, made me smile.
Lauraadriana wrote: "Read a couple of days ago and just LOVED it...What a good little story that was, made me smile."I loved this story too! I've read others that have tried to impart a story through the person who has a lower IQ, and this one is by far the best. I just adored Al and his voice. I loved reading of others through his eyes, and picking up on the subtle clues he doesn't even know he's giving away.
Josh wrote: "You know, a lot of fantasy leaves me cold, and I think that's because so often real characterization and exploration of relationships is skimmed over in favor of world-building and magic systems and blah, blah, blah. And not that these things are not crucial in fantasy, but the number one thing I read for (be it mystery or fantasy or westerns or biology books) are the characters and any relationships they might have. So I am OFTEN disappointed. Especially in biology books. .."That's it! Exactly!
*heads over to Weightless Books....* ;)
Josh wrote: "After reading the posts about this series, I'm soooo tempted to read it, but fantasy is not my favorite sub-genre. How elaborate is the world-building? Are we talking half-man/half-beast MCs or hum..."I just got back fm vac; am skimming to catch up.
Re Ginn Hale--I couldn't agree more. She is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to m/m fantasy; isn't she? I thoroughly enjoyed her White Lord series; it was wonderful.
Have you (or any of y'all) read the Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett series; it starts w/Have Mercy? I've been enjoying hang out of it. The first one, Have Mercy, contains the only overtly and front-and-center m/m romance. It was very good. But I'm not sure the next two books weren't even better. All have at their center a powerful m/m relationship of some kind. The second does not involve a romance, but it's hilarious. These books are not comedies; but that one had moments that just blew me away for funny.
One other thing--Have you, Josh, (or any other contributers here) read Map of the Harbor Islands yet? C'mon, people! Chop, chop! Pls keep me informed.
Havemercy was good, some unique world-building and great characters. I also like the second one even better. Shadow Magic is lighter and funnier and doesn't take itself too seriously while still having a great story to tell and wonderful characters narrating it. I haven't read the third one yet.
Whew!!It's good to be back :DCurrently am reading life lesson by Kaje Harper; nice mystery I must say ^_^
and waiting and waiting for Dangerous Ground 4 ^_^
Kaje wrote: "Havemercy was good, some unique world-building and great characters. I also like the second one even better. Shadow Magic is lighter and funnier and doesn't take itself too seriously while still ..."Thanks for the response, Kaje. (How do you pronounce your name?) The third book brings the brothers fm Have Mercy back together and brings in another very interesting and ultimately surprising character. I think you'll enjoy.
I'll have to look for it. I've been a little hung up on my own work and missed some releases. And I pronounce my name like "cage".
My cord arrived! Oh happy day! The Kindle is fully charged again, and everything that I bought just before the old cord cracked is now loaded. Whew! I can't believe I survived. :DI've been working on clearing out some of my non-m/m TBR, and today I finished Tempest Rising. I don't know why I waited so long to read this one. Very entertaining, not a sex-fest like so many urban fantasy books lately, funny, and a strong female lead without being a ridiculous bad-ass. I do think she ended up with the wrong guy at the end, but as the first book in a series there's plenty of time to correct that!
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I'm reading so little right now. It's really disappointing because for a while there I had a little free time in the evenings and could actually read and we were having those great Book of the Month discussions. Now I'm buried and all I can't think is I'm paying the price of taking that free reading time. BUT after this month life will be something close to normal again. All things being relative. And then I'm going to be catching up on all these recs.
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Cleon wrote: "I love it when a writer can write angst and emotion and romance without resorting to melodrama..."Me too ,,,
I am rereading 'Fair Game' lol.....i can't get enough of Josh Lanyon's beautiful style of writing.
Just finished Push Pull by Joely Skye. It was totally worth the wait :D This sequel is even better than the first one.Joely Skye really is one of the best writers of werewolf stories :D
Bella wrote: "Just finished Push Pull by Joely Skye. It was totally worth the wait :D This sequel is even better than the first one.
Joely Skye really is one of the best writers o..."
I am rereading all the Josh Lanyon books that i bought on kindle, starting with 'fair game'. I enjoy scary books too so,i need to check and see if Stephen King has any new books out...or maybe he has stopped writing.
Joely Skye really is one of the best writers o..."
I am rereading all the Josh Lanyon books that i bought on kindle, starting with 'fair game'. I enjoy scary books too so,i need to check and see if Stephen King has any new books out...or maybe he has stopped writing.
Jackie wrote: "I am rereading all the Josh Lanyon books that i bought on kindle, starting with 'fair game'. I enjoy scary books too so,i need to check and see if Stephen King has any new books out...or maybe he has stopped writing. ..."That's great :D I'm gonna re-read the Adrien English Series after my exam and listening to u talking about re-reading fair game is really tempting me but I'm trying to leash myself and re-read it right before the release of the sequel; that's more fun to me ^_^
Bella wrote: "Just finished Push Pull by Joely Skye. It was totally worth the wait :D This sequel is even better than the first one."I didn't like the first book and wondered if I should even bought the sequel.
Anyway, I'm still struggling to find time to finish
It's Harry Dresden!!!! If only I don't have to go to work *sigh*
I'd like to thank who recommended Megan Derr's books a while ago. I loved Prisoner. Awesome world building and a lot of anticipation.
Ami wrote: "I didn't like the first book and wondered if I should even bought the sequel.Anyway, I'm still struggling to find time to finish
Well u can try reading first few pages in google book, which the author has set up for show case I guess and if u like them...u may read :D
Ami wrote: "Bella wrote: "Just finished Push Pull by Joely Skye. It was totally worth the wait :D This sequel is even better than the first one."I didn't like the first book..."
Thank you for mentioning that you are reading Ghost Story! It made me pop over to my library's website to see if they had the ebook. I figured I'd at least get on the waiting list. Low and behold, there were copies available! Woo hoo! (They must have just put it up, because if it had been available for long there'd be a list.) I'm reading the book of short stories, Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files, right now, and as soon as I finish that I'm diving into Ghost Story. I can't wait to see how he gets out of this one!
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Josh wrote: "I'm glad you're all finding so much good stuff to read. Including my own stories!"It's an exceptionally discerning crowd, here. I'm starting to look here for recommendations before anywhere else. I'll just "one click to buy" my way to penury. :)
Lauraadriana wrote: "Read a couple of days ago and just LOVED it...What a good little story that was, made me smile."I never do this, but I bought it just for the cover. I know. Terribly shallow of me - but it is a good cover. But it turned out to be worth it for the story; a very nice little book. I'm still happy to have Kindle-sized a copy of the cover, though.
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Kaje, congratulations on the new book - listening to the writers around here, I get the feeling that regardless of how often you're published, there's a twinge of something, living up to expetabtions, anxiety, whatever that happens at that point.
If you all didn't have those feelings though, you wouldn't be able to create the characters you do.