Monthly Archives: November 2016

FREE on Amazon! DRAGON ACADEMY #fantasy for all ages #dragons

My alter ego also scribbles—lighter fare, with horses of course, and a few recalcitrant dragons that test their young charges’ skill and their families’ patience. DRAGON ACADEMY seems to appeal to both adults and younger readers, from middle grade through … Continue reading

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Ricky by Ashley John #BookReview #Gay #Romance

Title: Ricky Author: Ashley John Genre: Gay romance Page count: 316 Publisher: Self-published AMAZON On the surface, Ricky Thompson’s life is one long party. His razor sharp wit and unwavering sexual confidence masks his true pain and suffering, and that’s … Continue reading

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The Bad Boyfriends Series Now In Audiobook!

The Bad Boyfriends Series joins the audiobook ‘Verse with Curling Iron and Pumping Iron, available now from Amazon, ACX, iTunes, and other outlets. The fabulous Michael Ferraiuolo narrates, bringing spot-on performances for all the characters. CURLING IRON Book #1 in … Continue reading

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The Big Gay Fiction Giveaway: 80+ Authors, FREE BOOKS

A blow-out giveaway to end all giveaways! 80+ authors offer a huge range of short stories, novellas and even full novels for FREE, all the very best in gay fiction! You can pick up The Reluctant Alpha, the 1st book … Continue reading

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Even Zealots Need A Nap #PhotoGallery

Giving my arthritic fingers a rest today while I listen-to-review a few audiobooks in the queue. Here are some restful pics from my photo albums: Herself, aka Little Miss Mayhem, in all her glory… ISO that silver lining: And… Oh … Continue reading

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Striking a Chord #MomWasRight #Whiplash

I swear… I’m sending Face Book and the Drumpster a bill for the whiplash I’ve suffered since last Tuesday’s mandate to #MakeAmericaAJoke. And just when you think the news can’t get any worse… well, by gum it does. From the … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged death of the American Dream, Draining the Swamp to release cronyism-favorite sons- business as usual, Medicare, political expediency, Social Security, the demise of social justice, Welcome to Corporate America | 2 Comments

Why I’m Not OK

A dear friend asked if I was OK… Sigh, the truth? Am I OK? No, I’m not. I have perspective built from having lived 71 years, having learned and studied the lessons history has to teach us. I am educated, … Continue reading

Posted in Why I'm Not OK | Tagged consequences, expediency, failure that's systemic, it wasn't me, it's just politics, special interests, willful ignorance | Leave a comment

Why you can’t read gay romance and support Donald Trump

Originally posted on Brad Vance Author:
I had to make a few regrettable unfriend decisions on Facebook today. The “Whoo Trump!” people are long gone, but these are people who said, stop posting hate, let’s come together, let’s respect each…

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Light a Candle, Take Back the Night

Racism, bigotry, hate, homophobia, and ignorance have been legitimized, and those needing our protection—the weak, the infirm, the elderly, women, the LBGT+ community, all minorities of every race and creed—are now more at risk than ever. They need us, they … Continue reading

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A Day of Firsts #beingtrans #voting #hoping

Today is a watershed day for us. Hitting the polls as I type is Rowena Siobhan Nelson (yeah, that’s what she chose… my maiden surname and trust me, that still brings chills and tears and motherly pride to these old … Continue reading

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