IN A WORLD that’s increasingly aware of the importance of representation (and “bollocks” to those seeking to dismantle it), the value of authentic queer narratives cannot be overstated. LGBTQ+ stories have routinely been filtered through heteronormative lenses by non-queer writers, often resulting in portrayals that are exoticized, misrepresented, oversimplified, and, unsurprisingly, maligned. Unconscious/implicit bias in […]
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 […]
“Magic is what happens when the blueprint of who you are comes into the alignment with the expanding energy of the universe.” ― Sasha Graham, The Magic of Tarot: Your Guide to Intuitive Readings, Rituals, and Spells TALES FROM the Tarot is a 2024 multi-author collaboration featuring paranormal and fantasy MM romance stories. This […]
Marc Ruvolo: “I feel if a person is able to survive and thrive in the face of homophobia, it makes them stronger in relation to horror scenarios.” Marc Ruvolo is an exciting and innovative OwnVoice writer, and in these suppressive times, we need more like him. He’s an exceptionally versatile artist whose creative journey has […]
“I was comfortable with the idea of sharing myself, flaws and all, with another man. The awakening idea of staying with one man for the rest of my life was oddly satisfying.” – Timothy James Beck, He’s The One HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I’ve wanted to do a review for this sequel to my favourite gay […]
“It’s a curse sloe women bear, we’re receptors, absorbing the pain of our children, but if need be, we have learned to dish out pain, as well.” – Marc Ruvolo, Sloe HAVING read much of the author’s work, I can firmly attest that Marc Ruvolo further establishes himself as a compelling voice in contemporary horror […]
“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 […]
“‘We both have scars.’ His voice echoed through the emptiness. Not in the same way as in his father’s house, where it was cold and hollow. Here, the emptiness was a sign of promise.” – David-Jack Fletcher, The Count HAVE YOU ever experienced an inexplicable urge, a grotesque craving—for human blood? David-Jack Fletcher’s The Count […]
Christian Baines: “I like my characters to be complicated, nuanced, flawed, likeable, and most importantly, to go on a journey. They need to be changed between page one and ‘The End.’” Christian Baines is quite an intriguing figure. He’s a self-proclaimed “awkward nerd” who has developed into a less awkward, highly compelling author. Growing up, […]
“I tilted my head, bared my teeth and drove them into his wrist. An angry spurt of crimson blood erupted from the puncture. He howled, clutching his wounded wrist and staring down at me in horror. My mouth was wet with his blood again as a wicked snarl curled my lips.” – Christian Baines, The […]
