THE NIGHT BELONGS TO LOVERS: WHY A SPLIT-TIME NOVEL?

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 […]

BOOK REVIEW: THE CHAMELEON: BOOK OF SIN 3 BY MATTHEW DANTE

“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 […]

BOOK REVIEW: FRAT GHOST WINGMAN BY FINN DIXON

“‘Okay, so you hear a voice, and there’s no one there?’ Teo asked. I nodded. ‘I assumed he was a ghost. It’s not like he’s confirmed it.’ The awkward silence hung between us until he said, ‘I’ve been hearing a voice too.’” – Finn Dixon, Frat Ghost Wingman PART of the Own-Voices Gay Paranormal Romance […]

BOOK REVIEW: THE RITUAL OF THE BROKEN BY SEB L. CARTER

“‘I don’t like mages,’ Adrian said. But then, he seemed to catch himself. He glanced back at Ollie. ‘Well, most mages, anyway.’ Ollie couldn’t help but grin. ‘I’ll take that,’ he said.” – Seb L. Carter, The Ritual of the Broken SEB L. Carter’s The Ritual of the Broken, part of the Own-Voices gay paranormal […]

BOOK REVIEW: GEIST FLEISCH BY CHRISTIAN BAINES

“Dandy boys stepping together in intimate embrace on the dance floor, another in a shabby looking coat tails providing musical accompaniment, and the same gruff, barrel-shaped bartender who’d refused his coin. The place seemed even busier, though not so busy he couldn’t recognize the scarred young man in the blue shirt. The one who’d somehow […]

Book Review: Paleolithica By Nando Gray

“‘Look,’ Cascade said seriously. He gripped Entin by the shoulder and peered into his eyes imploringly. ‘If you come with me, there will be no turning back. Captives who abandon before the war will be killed. I won’t be able to protect you if you step outside of the rules. And you should know that […]

Book Review: The Art Series by Andrew Grey

The Art Series Collection IN FOUR gripping novels, author Andrew Grey brings to life an incredible journey of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of justice. Grey skillfully intertwines the worlds of art, intrigue, and romance in this captivating series he has said was inspired by the real-life story of Maria Altmann. Maria, an elderly Jewish […]

Pulse: Orlando, June 12, 2016. A Recollection

Happy Pride Month!  Below is a post I made on Facebook just after the Pulse shooting in Orlando, Florida. I found it in my “memories.” At first, I was like, “Great memory! (sarcasm),” but then I thought it might be an interesting time capsule moment showcasing some raw emotion and needed outpouring of thoughts. – […]

Book Review: Moondrop Vale by Nando Gray

“‘Just follow me and stay close.’ Simon finished ushering Henry to follow and eying the shadows weaving off into the trees uneasily. He knew there were monsters here.”– Nando Gray, Moondrop Vale  “NANDO GRAY’S Moondrop Vale is more than just a cautionary dystopian tale about A.I./robots turning against humanity wrapped in a gay love story. It […]

Book Review: Pieties By Marc Ruvolo

“Andrew stared out the window at the dark blur of the passing trees… ‘I’m gay, for chrissakes. In a place that hates gays.’” – Marc Ruvolo, Pieties In 1981, Andrew, diagnosed with a debilitating illness labelled as GRID or Gay Related Immune Deficiency (later renamed AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), undergoes a significant lifestyle shift, bidding […]