“I wouldn’t classify the series as anything other than gay erotic thrillers. I’m proud to be writing them.” – Thom Collins, from our February 2026 interview. BRITISH AUTHOR Thom Collins’ Basic Instincts series is a fascinating fusion of erotic thriller, crime fiction, and M/M romance, drawing unapologetically from the cinematic DNA of the 1990s erotic […]
PERPETUALLY DRAWN to the shadows (I mean, I was a goth for a reason—there are pics!), I seek out stories that not only linger in the dark but actively pull you into it. Of course, some are more successful than others. I’m always looking for authors who aren’t afraid to explore the thrills, the horrors, […]
Thom Collins: “I write what interests me, and I don’t censor myself.” I WANT to welcome author Thom Collins to the Blog. His work weaves thriller-style tension beautifully with gay romance; the growing attraction between his male protagonists is never a side narrative but central to the danger surrounding his protagonists, shaping the emotional core […]
LATELY, I’ve been thinking about the strange relationship readers can have with an author’s work, how some of our books are eagerly picked up while others get dismissed outright. What if a story truly is more than its designated genre? This topic is not new territory; authors have engaged with it since the dawn of […]
“He had long yellow teeth, a wide face, sunken eyes, pupils as dark as the twist of a man’s intestines.” – Steven Price, By Gaslight STEVEN Price’s By Gaslight is a sprawling, atmospheric historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the thick, sooty fog of London in 1885. It delves deep into the hidden chambers of […]
“Immediately, a burning sensation gathered and popped in his fingertips. It began in the hand and worked its way up to his arm. At the same time, Sisto could see his vision start to dim in and out and once he closed his eyes, a flicker on the back of his eyelids started to increase […]
I’m thrilled to share that Tellwell Publishing has honoured me for the second time as their Author of the (Pride!) Month. In a new interview, Marketing Consultant & Author Ben St. James has posed some engaging questions, and I hope everyone finds my responses engaging and insightful. Interview with Ben St. James was originally published […]
“Too hot. Too smouldering. Too wrong. You shouldn’t fancy him. This man was in trouble. He needed Hector’s help. Not his lust.” – Thom Collins, Show No Mercy SHOW No Mercy, Thom Collins‘ standalone Gay/Queer Romance Thriller, encapsulates the quintessential elements of the Noir Genre, weaving a sexy, atmospheric tale steeped in intrigue, violence, and […]
“Sometimes, the greatest horrors in life lie within our own minds.” – Dean Koontz, Mr. Murder FIRST PUBLISHED in 1993, Mr. Murder is a brilliant horror-thriller that delves deep into the complexities of identity, delusion, and the murky waters of morality. In this heart-pounding novel, Dean Koontz introduces us to Martin Stillwater, a bestselling novelist whose […]
“I prefer the society of one faithful person to an association of rapid talkers, who more than anything else seek admiration from one another.” ― Matthew Pearl, The Dante Club The Dante Club marks Matthew Pearl’s debut novel, and it’s impressive. The craftsmanship displayed here is akin to that of a seasoned author. Each page […]
