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POINT OF VIEW: Art & History

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art

When I was in high school, I loved my art classes. I took pottery and jewelry, and learned to paint, sketch and use charcoals. I helped paint a mural at our school – well, I painted the white frame on a “poloroid” photo, anyhow. And I even won an award for a piece of jewelry I created in my sophomore year. I always enjoyed making art, but I never felt a calling to be an artist. When I came out, I lost two things in a bad break-up with my girlfriend – my comic book collection and my art. I’m … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: K.S. Trenten

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K.S. Trenten

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, K.S. Trenten – K.S. Trenten lives in the Silicon Valley with her husband, two cats, and a host of characters in her head, all screaming for attention. Thanks so much, K.S., for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? K.S. Trenten: When a close friend gave me a notebook and I wrote a story in … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Minuet, by A.M. Leibowitz

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Minuet

A.M. Leibowitz has a new queer MMF romance out: “Minuet.” When it comes to love, Mack Whitman prefers to limit it to writing songs and poetry. Aromantic, he’s content to have quality friendships and people who sometimes also share his bed. He’s never considered himself the jealous type. But when he sees everyone in his life, from his best friends to his occasional partners, moving toward more settled lives, it leaves him frustrated, disappointed, and worried he’ll be left behind. Amelia Roberts doesn’t care about the genders of her partners as long as she follows her one rule: Don’t ever … Read more

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COVER REVEAL/GIVEAWAY: Convicted, by Kim Fielding

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Convicted

Kim Fielding has a new MM paranormal book in her “The Bureau” series coming out October 29th, and we have the cover reveal for “Convicted.” Vietnam veteran Kurt Powell’s addiction almost cost him everything, but a job as federal agent with the Bureau of Trans-Species Affairs helped him find sobriety and purpose. Now he tracks down dangerous paranormal creatures as well as humans who abuse their magical powers in illegal ways. Sent from Belfast to the United States as a boy, Desmond Hughes later fell into a disastrous relationship that led to horrific murders. He’s spent seventeen years in a … Read more

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REVIEWS: The Shoreless Sea

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TG Geeks

The reviews are starting to come in! First off, I made the Two Gay Geeks cry: A.M. Leibowitz may have made me cry: “This entire trilogy has been a wild ride. It’s science fiction, yes, but there’s an element of magic in it too… One of my favorite types of story is multi-arc ensemble cast, and this delivers in every way… an excellent conclusion to the series.” Joscelyn Smith reviewed the book and gave it five stars: “The Shoreless Sea has provided me with an amazing conclusion to this engaging series. I’m sad that this is the end but I … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: After the Con

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Scott at GRL

So we’re on the plane, somewhere over Western New Mexico or possibly Eastern Arizona. It’s a rough, dry, hardscrabble landscape, carved out of the history of a few billion years of changing climate and calamity and times of flood and drought. We’re returning home from GRL – Gay Romance Literature for the uninitiated – a great con full of amazing, beautiful and supportive people who love books and the queer community. It’s the first GRL since one of its founding members, Ethan Day, passed away suddenly after the 2018 con in Virginia. It’s bittersweet for me for another reason too… … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Dog Tagged, by James Brock

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Dog Tagged - James Brock

James Brock has a new MM Military Romance out: “Dog Tagged.” Drill Sergeant Clay Norris has his military life running right on schedule. Career focused he appreciates that he joined up when his sexuality is at least acknowledged under Don’t Ask, Don’t tell, even if he doesn’t get to act on his urges as much as he likes. In formation with his new trainee group he locks eyes with Chevrolet Banks and his life, their lives, are changed forever. Dog Tagged is an insta love military romance based on real life incidents. Amazon | iBooks | Barnes & Noble | … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Shoreless Sea, by J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Shoreless Sea

J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi book out, the final book in his Liminal Sky trilogy: “The Shoreless Sea.” And books one and two are on sale! As the epic trilogy hurtles toward its conclusion, the fight for the future isn’t over yet. It could lead to a new beginning, or it might spell the end for the last vestiges of humankind. The generation ship Forever has left Earth behind, but a piece of the old civilization lives on in the Inthworld—a virtual realm that retains memories of Earth’s technological wonders and vices. A being named Lilith … Read more

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The Hands We’re Given Audio – O.E. Tearman

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The Hands We're Given audio - O.E. Tearmann

My dear friend O.E. Tearmann stops by to share their awesome dystopian sci fi series, Aces High Jokers Wild, and book one – “The Hands We’re Given” – on audio: Looking for a listen? How’s sex, drones, and rock and roll?  This MM romance/dystopian series will take you on a wild ride. Buckle up. Aidan Headly never wanted to be the man giving orders. That’s fine with the Democratic State Force base he’s been assigned to command: they don’t like to take orders. Nicknamed the Wildcards, they used to be the most effective base against the seven Corporations owning the … Read more