Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The M/M Romance Family



A Tale of Family (a true story)

Two years ago I attended my first Dreamspinner conference, a bit nervous, as I was new to Dreamspinner and in awe of all the successful authors. Still, I had dear friends with me to give me moral support. While my roommate checked us into the hotel, I noticed a man standing alone near the elevator. I asked him if he was with Dreamspinner. He said he was, but that he didn’t know anyone, and that his first book wasn’t out yet. That night at the meet and greet I introduced him around.

The closing day of the event, my new friend told me how nervous he’d been, and how my reaching out had helped him feel like he belonged.

Six months later I flew to Maryland for my son’s wedding. As a serviceman with the Navy, he kept a very unpredictable schedule, so planned a small wedding because he could have to leave at any moment. I could only get a few days off from the evil day job, and was so proud to witness my son’s commitment. 

An uninvited guest arrived, named Sandy. Hurricane Sandy.

The Justice of the Peace called to say the wedding was cancelled. The kids were devastated, and I’d have to go home the next day and be unable to return for the rescheduled event.

I posted my tale of woe on Facebook, and who should contact me but my dear Dreamspinner brother? He picked up his minister and drove from Washington, DC to Waldorf, Maryland in atrocious weather. My son and his wife were married in their townhouse on October 30, 2012 in the aftermath of a hurricane. Thanks to my friend’s photography skills, they also have beautiful photos. No courthouse wedding could compare. The darkened skies couldn’t dampen the mood for us that day.

My “brother” is Michael Murphy, author of Little Squirrels Can Climb Tall Trees, and other stories, and I’m honored to call this man friend.

A friend will help you move; family will help you move mountains. Or as I like to say, "A friend will say, 'I'm sorry you're having problems' but a good friend will say, 'We're gonna fix this right now!'"

It is my distinct privilege to be a part of the M/M reading and writing community. 

Do you have a story to tell of your M/M Romance family? If so, I'd like to hear it. 


Saturday, April 19, 2014

Guest Post and a Giveaway!

Want to know more about newly released Butt Ninjas From Hell and my contribution, Hell is Where the Heart Is? Come join me at Kimichan Experience Book Reviews, where I talk about how the story came to be written. While you're there, enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Ebook Giveaway - Butt NInjas From Hell!

Got your eye on a copy of the newly released Butt Ninjas From Hell? Hurry on over to Stumbling Over Chaos and get your name in the hat for a chance at an e-book copy. Say "Hi" to Chris and her adorable kitties, Chaos and Mayhem, while you're there.

Butt Ninjas From Hell: You'll never hear them coming....

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Beware the Butt Ninjas!

Butt Ninjas From Hell has now released from Wilde City Books.

Porn stars, holy emissaries, demons, and even just plain humans—ninjas come in all forms and from all kinds of Hell in this erotically charged comedic Wilde City anthology! Whether it’s the world of second-rate television, fluttering ninja stars, obsessions over a bronzy-olive toned soldier, or magic backsides, your authorial guides will take you where few readers have ever dared to go…without protection.

Kage Alan, JP Barnaby, Ally Blue, TC Blue, Shae Connor, Jevocas Green, Kiernan Kelly and Eden Winters bring you…Butt Ninjas From Hell.

You’ll Never Hear Them Coming!






Here's an excerpt from my contribution: Hell is Where the Heart Is. Our hero (if you could call a demon that) has been given an ultimatum: Find a mate within twenty-four hours, or his demanding mother will pick one for him. Talk about the mother-in-law from Hell!




After an hour of false starts and a growing inclination to quit his search for someone to stroke his fancy, a high pitched squeal jerked Vik from his alcohol-induced stupor.
“Oh my God! Where did you get those fangs and crazy lenses?” A guy dressed head to toe in form-fitting black approached, the skin-tight fabric leaving little to the imagination. A pair of piercing eyes peeked out from an eye slit in the hood—glowing amber, lined with black. Lithe and a bit on the thin side, like Vik’s favorite singer, the guy reached out and stroked his fingers along Vik’s left horn. Oh. OH! Vik shuddered. Now if the man in black would just touch the tail he’d crammed into his blue jeans—maybe help get the kink out.
Apparently oblivious to Vik’s reaction, the guy gushed, “I had this friend, just a friend you see, nothing more, no matter how much he begged me to marry him. Anyways, he got his fangs off an Internet site. They’re the kind you have to fit over your own teeth.” He pantomimed, pushing against his top teeth. “They looked real, but one popped off at the wrong moment, if you get my meaning.” He punctuated his words with a wink and a nudge. “Took us days to find it. Thank goodness it was in the carpet under the bed and not, well, you know.”
Wow. How did all those words escape that puny body without the man so much as taking a breath? Damn. He could probably go deep and stay there a long time…
“Anyhoo, I’m Dillon. I live downstairs.” He removed a pair of gloves and held out a delicate-looking hand. Vik took the offered appendage gently, afraid of crushing a bone. “Not like that,” Dillon complained, “I’m not gonna break.”
Vik squeezed harder.  
“Ahhhh!” Dillon wailed, jerking his hand back.
“What…I’m sorry. You said…” Oh shit. Time was running out and Vik had gone and hurt the first prospect to talk to him.
Dillon threw back his head and laughed. “Gotcha!”
“No you don’t, not yet.” Oh Home. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Why not just come out and say, If I don’t find someone tonight my mom’s gonna match me up with a demonic nutcracker? The lamest pickup line ever spoken worked.
“Oh, I have faith in me.” Dillon winked. “What say we blow this Popsicle stand?”
“Blow who?”

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Be sure to stop by Kimichan Experience Book Reviews for the first leg of the Butt Pirates From Hell blog tour, featuring Yours Truly and more about Vik.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

The Butt Ninjas are Coming! (And you'll never hear them...)


On Wednesday, April 16th, Butt Ninjas from Hell makes its debut from Wilde City Press.



Porn stars, holy emissaries, demons, and even just plain humans—ninjas come in all forms and from all kinds of Hell in this erotically charged comedic Wilde City anthology! Whether it’s the world of second-rate television, fluttering ninja stars, obsessions over a bronzy-olive toned soldier, or magic backsides, your authorial guides will take you where few readers have ever dared to go…without protection.

Kage Alan, JP Barnaby, Ally Blue, TC Blue, Shae Connor, Jevocas Green, Kiernan Kelly and Eden Winters bring you…Butt Ninjas From Hell.

You’ll Never Hear Them Coming!



 And what better way to kick off a book release than with a blog tour and giveaways?

Want to find out more about the stories? Check out the following schedule:


4/16 -- Kimi Chan Experience -- Eden Winters
4/17 -- Joyfully Jay -- Kage Alan
4/18 -- Bookwhores -- Ally Blue
4/19 -- The Novel Approach -- TC Blue
4/20 -- Rainbow Gold Reviews -- Shae Connor
4/21 -- Sinfully Sexy Reviews -- JP Barnaby


Wanna read excerpts?

4/22 -- Dawn's Reading Nook - Kage Alan Excerpt
4/23 -- Prism Book Alliance - JP Barnaby Excerpt

Now for the giveaways!

Enter a drawing at the above blog tour for a $50 gift certificate. Also, Stumbling Over Chaos will offer an ebook copy of Butt Ninjas From Hell, beginning Thursday, April 17, when the following link will be live:


 Drawing at Stumbling Over Chaos:

Wickedly sexy, divinely hilarious, Butt Ninjas From Hell.

Friday, April 11, 2014

What's up with Diversion?

Several people have asked me why Diversion is no longer available. It has reached the end of its contract with Amber Allure, and as such, has been removed from the market.

What does that mean for the future? Well, I'm doing some polishing (but not changing the story) and hope to have Diversion 2nd Edition available in late May or early June.

Expect a cover reveal soon!