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Reflections on a Theme

A.L. Lester

Last month’s blog post about My Creative Process™ has handily led me on to this month’s and an issue I’m having with The Flowers of Time, my main work in progress. Flowers is a f/enby romance between Edie and Jones, set in the Himalayas in the 1780s. This was a new historical period and geographical location for me when I started it nearly twelve months ago and it’s been extremely interesting to research. It’s also the first thing I have written with a trans MC and as such it’s been strange to write. Not in a bad way… but just… strange.  Jones is AFAB and non-binary, or possible agender. She … Read more

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REVIEW: Digging Deep, by Jay Hogan

Digging Deep - Jay Hogan

Title: Digging Deep Author: Jay Hogan Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 342 Reviewer: Maryann Kafka Get It On Amazon About The Book Drake Park has a complicated life. As a gay male midwife, he’s used to raising eyebrows. Add Crohn’s disease and things get interesting—or not, considering the sad state of his love life. Experience has taught Drake that most men are fair-weather sailors when it comes to handling his condition—gone for dust when things get rough. Staying healthy is a full-time job without adding in any heartbreak, so a little loneliness is a small price to pay. If he says it often enough he might … Read more

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REVIEW: Spellbound: An Erotic Odyssey, By Angello Adrien

Spellbound - Angello Adrien

Title: Spellbound: An Erotic Odyssey Author: Angello Adrien Genre: Urban Fantasy, Erotic, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 379 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Ending a bad relationship is awful. Having to see their face everyday following that is worse.  What better way to recharge the heart than a grand vacation to a mysterious Greek island? In a place where myths and legends are alive and well, David Angellus finds himself thrown through a gauntlet of godly games.  Seduction, death, and rebirth are just the beginning of his odyssey. The Review Eighteen year old David Angellus met twenty-six year old Johnny … Read more

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REVIEW: Shadowing the Light, by Miranda Turner

Shadowing the Light - Miranda Turner

Title: Shadowing the Light Series: The Bearer of Truth Book One Author: Miranda Turner Genre: Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Trans FTM Publisher: Self Pages: 301 Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book “Everybody has their own agenda. Everybody.” Hunted for the unique blood that runs through his veins, half-angel, half-demon Gabriel Sinclair lives without expectations. On the run from forces on both sides of an ancient conflict, he searches for strength and peace in a world which only seeks to use him.  When Gabriel is forced to stop running, assigned a team—and a mate—he doesn’t want, and reluctantly tasked with a mission, he … Read more

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REVIEW: The Art of Death, by Bob Appavu

Art of Death - Bob Appavu

Title: The Art of Death Series: Lychgate Book One Author: Bob Appavu Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: DSP Publications Pages: 271 Reviewer: Sherry, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Starving artist Riley Burke refuses to be dependent on his rich older boyfriend—hence his second job as a nude model at the local art school.  When the famous artist Coliaro requests him for a private modeling session, he jumps at the chance to earn some real cash. But then Westwood, a mysterious stranger, warns him to steer clear—it’s said Coliaro is undead. That his worshippers perform rituals to fill him with life energy. That every time … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Art Of Death, By Bob Appavu

Art of Death - Bob Appavu

Bob Appavu has a new gay urban fantasy out: “Art of Death.” Starving artist Riley Burke refuses to be dependent on his rich older boyfriend—hence his second job as a nude model at the local art school. When the famous artist Coliaro requests him for a private modeling session, he jumps at the chance to earn some real cash. But then Westwood, a mysterious stranger, warns him to steer clear—it’s said Coliaro is undead. That his worshippers perform rituals to fill him with life energy. That every time he paints a male nude, the painting transforms to depict a gruesome murder. And that shortly after, a young man turns up … Read more

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COVER REVEAL: T.A.D – The Angel of Death, by M.D. Neu

T.A.D. The Angel of Death - M.D. Neu

We have the cover reveal for you for M.D Neu’s new MM paranormal/alternate universe book out: T.A.D – The Angel of Death. The book comes out on September 23rd. Tad loves bouncing around in time and watching mankind grow and change. He loves humanity and helping when he can. However, his job isn’t conducive to helping people. He’s an Angel of Death. Doug is fun loving and a drama queen. Despite his witty exterior, he has a dark history and is prone to self-destruction. He’s also an amazing drag queen and hairstylist with big dreams. When Tad pushes the boundaries of his duties too far, his angel wings are stripped … Read more

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REVIEW: I’ve Got You, by Becca Seymour

I've Got You - Becca Seymour

Title: I’ve Got You Series: True-Blue Book Two Author: Becca Seymour Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 231 Reviewer: Sherry, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book When a single dad and a newly outed veterinarian meet by chance, it takes red-cheeked conversations, a tentative friendship, and the willingness to put their hearts on the line to show these men they’re made for each other.  Single dad Davis Jackson is busy balancing his coffee shop and being the best dad he can be. That doesn’t mean he’s not lonely. After a fumbling encounter with a man who looks as gorgeous as he does unhappy, Davis is left … Read more

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Review: Migration Flash Fiction Anthology

Migration

Title: Migration Series: Queer Sci Fi Annual Flash Fiction Contest Author: Various Genre: Speculative Fiction LGBTQ+ Category: LGBTQ+ Publisher: Other Worlds Ink Pages: 256 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book MI-GRA-TION (Noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300-word speculative flash fiction stories from across the … Read more

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REVIEW: Heart Of Sherwood, By Edale Lane

Heart of Sherwood - Edale Lane

Title: Heart of Sherwood Author: Edale Lane Genre: Historical Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: FF / Lesbian Publisher: Past and Prologue Press Pages: 372 Reviewer: Jaye Get It On Amazon About The Book What if there had been a real Robin Hood, but instead of being a “he” the heroic outlaw was a “she”? Relive the classic tale told from a new prospective in Heart of Sherwood! When Robyn’s father and brother are killed in the Third Crusade, she is banished from her manor home and branded a traitor by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Disguised as a boy, she joins Little John and the rest of the gang in Sherwood Forest—and soon … Read more