Monthly Archives: September 2012

Not just a flashback: Plotting this Hostile Takeover

My latest novel released September 28 from Dreamspinner Press and let’s just say it’s a relief. It’s long, over 100,000 words, and both writing and editing was more challenging than anything I’ve worked on before, except maybe for Italian Ice, … Continue reading

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Coming Very Soon: Hostile Takeover by EM Lynley, from Dreamspinner Press!

I haven’t posted much about it yet, but the release date is creeping up quickly. My next novel is releasing Friday from Dreamspinner Press. Hostile Takeover is a standalone, contemporary M/M romance. The two main characters were Olympic fencers and … Continue reading

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Cheaters in Romance I: A Dealbreaker?

No one who has seen Fatal Attraction can forget the consequences of cheating, but that’s not a romance. As expected, romance readers have a natural aversion to the concept of cheating. You get so invested in the emotional journey of … Continue reading

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“I have a shirt that says ‘Karaoke Champ,’ and I’m not afraid to admit it,” by Nico Jaye

Today’s guest is Nico Jaye, another contributor in y Going for Gold M/M Olympic Anthology. If you’ve never been to London, her story gives a great feel for the city. She won me over with the first scene,  set in … Continue reading

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It’s Pronounced “Sal-cow,” a guest post by Kelly Rand

My guest today is Canadian writer and editor Kelly Rand, author of  “The Quad” in the Going For Gold anthology. I was thrilled to include a Winter Games sport and “The Quad” the story of Kevin, a young figure skater … Continue reading

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My 9/11/01

A lot of people are posting their thoughts and memories of that day. Many of you lost a loved one, maybe you were there and made it out of harm’s way. Whatever your own story, I know the world changed … Continue reading

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Help me name a new series and win a cool prize!

Yes, I’m begging for help again. I’ve realized titles and even character names are not my forte. I can spend hours pondering different possibilities and stress myself out far too much for anyone’s good. I’d love your feedback and suggestions! … Continue reading

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Skeet and Chocolate by Whitley Gray

Today’s guest is Whitley Gray, who incorporates her own experience shooting and a lot more in her contribution to the Going For Gold M/M Olympic Anthology.   I wrote a story about shooting, since I grew up shooting skeet. This … Continue reading

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T-shirts to give away….

Hello lovely readers! I’m going to order some T-shirts and tote bags to give as prizes here on the blog at GayRomLit retreat in Albuquerque next month. Which cover image would you like for a T-shirt? (Poll below the images. … Continue reading

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It’s Not Just About the Speedos, by Annabeth Albert

Meet Annabeth Albert, author of  “Swimming the Distance” in my M/M Olympic Anthology Going for Gold. Her story about a closeted swimmer who risks his relationship for his sport really tugged at my heart. From the first scene you feel … Continue reading

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