“Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted―” E.M. Forster I was recently asked how I would categorize my novel, Vindictive. The options presented to me were Thriller/Suspense, Mystery/Crime, and Action/Adventure. To me, however, something key was missing. So, I answered it my way. The truth is, I never have to […]
“‘It will be alright,’ he croaked out. Even his voice had become foreign to him. ‘It will be over soon.’” ― Marcus Hawke, You Can’t Take It With You ON Christmas Eve, 1984, Montgomery Nolan faces the twilight of his life. To the casual observer, he embodies the essence of success—a self-made multimillionaire who has […]
“If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.” – Oscar Wilde A SIGNIFICANT milestone for me in 2024 was releasing my first Gay Paranormal Romance novel, The Night Belongs To Lovers, part of the ghost story-themed “Own-Voices” project: Haunted Hearts. This series features […]
WHEN examining the concept of the “Trauma Narrative,” it’s evident that many literary works—spanning genres from horror to romance to dramatic fiction—adhere to a recognizable yet troubling pattern. At the center of these stories often lies a protagonist or antagonist ensnared by a singular, overpowering emotion that casts a shadow over their entire narrative […]
“Funny how pleasure seemed to outrank fear, after the fact. Some horrible things had happened yesterday… and yet, all I seemed to be able to concentrate on was Jay.” – J.P. Jackson, Medium Rare MEDIUM Rare by J.P. Jackson is a captivating installment in the “Haunted Hearts” series, a unique collection of paranormal gay romances […]
A BOOK with two time periods is called a split-time novel or a dual-timeline book. These books combine two stories into one cohesive narrative and often feature one storyline in the present day. The alternating timelines create a sense of mystery and suspense that keeps readers engaged and intrigued. The pacing of each timeline is […]
“The hurt and sense of betrayal that Matteo had felt burrowed into his heart and refused to loosen its grip. As time passed, he grew to resent Ares more and more.” – Matthew Dante, The Chameleon I’VE been eagerly anticipating the full story of Matteo, proprietor of La Maison de Man, and Ares, the […]
HAUNTED HEARTS – EVERYONE DESERVES A HAPPY EVER AFTERLIFE! Haunted Hearts is an Own-Voices Paranormal Romance Series about love and the things that go boo in the night. Join us on our romantic journeys with ten books from some of your favourite gay and queer male authors, including myself! Be sure to read the entire […]
“The flames of Hell scorched and licked every fibre of my body. I hated being summoned. It hurt like hell. Instantly put me in a bad mood.” – J.P. Jackson, Devil’s Due DOMINIC Ronove is a centuries-old “Contract Demon” scouring the city of Edmonton, Alberta, on Hell’s order, seeking desperate and/or corruptible humans willing to […]
“His anger at the two-legged beasts will never abide. It is as much a part of him now as the instincts that make him a tiger. Revenge will become as sought out as food or water or a mate. All the cackling, two-legged creatures will die.” ― J.H. Smithson, Deadman I RECENTLY wanted to explore a […]
