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BunBun by B.K. Wright BunBun by B.K. Wright June 24, 2010 $1.99 10747 words Sample 30%
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I have created/written Beau to Beau fictional stories of Male Love with sincerity to inspire gay men to embrace their sexuality and to enjoy their lives to the fullest, as is deservedly theirs to be realized. These stories are affirmations of the lives of gay men, a joyous celebration of the self as an entire person, not solely a gay person, which seems to be a “category” into which gay men have been thrust by the heterosexual community. This gay person categorization has been allotted with great negativity, seemingly to invoke a sense of shame into its inhabitants. Shame is not the gay man’s to be borne. Shame is the lot of the ignorant!~ My books are also available in print at my website - www.beautobeau.com. ~B.K. Wright~ Beau to Beau has a new author, B.J. Scott, who writes very XXX rated erotic gay short stories. They can be found at 1erotic ebooks, 1romance ebooks, and all romance ebooks, with full steamy excerpts on those sites.
Beach Reading by Mark Abramson Beach Reading by Mark Abramson June 24, 2010 $4.99 54773 words Sample 33%
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Born and raised a Minnesota farm-boy, Mark Abramson has lived in San Francisco so long he is now a native. Not only did he survive the worst of the AIDS years in California, but also the Reagan era AND both Bush administrations. He is thrilled that the Beach Reading series, his first foray into fiction, has been so successful and he is grateful to the loyal fans of Tim, Aunt Ruth, Artie and the rest of the gang. For Mark, it’s easier to make up stories about the Castro because no one would believe all of the true ones!
Cold Serial Murder by Mark Abramson Cold Serial Murder by Mark Abramson June 24, 2010 $6.99 64469 words Sample 20%
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Born and raised a Minnesota farm-boy, Mark Abramson has lived in San Francisco so long he is now a native. Not only did he survive the worst of the AIDS years in California, but also the Reagan era AND both Bush administrations. He is thrilled that the Beach Reading series, his first foray into fiction, has been so successful and he is grateful to the loyal fans of Tim, Aunt Ruth, Artie and the rest of the gang. For Mark, it’s easier to make up stories about the Castro because no one would believe all of the true ones!
Unmentionables by David Greene Unmentionables by David Greene June 27, 2010 $4.99 183029 words Sample 15%
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David Greene's creative life has evolved from film to photography to writing. While a student at the University of Michigan he wrote and directed a feature length film, Pamela and Ian, in which the characters grapple with the fact that they are shadows of light and that the film must end. After college David created a collection of black and white photographic portraits of men and women who artfully played with gender roles. This collection of photographs, called Shameless, was exhibited in galleries in Berkeley, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Zurich. David also created a series of photographs for the book Men Loving Men. Two of these photographs are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. David is the spouse of painter James Stephens. They live in Chicago.
Something About Trevor by Drew Hunt Something About Trevor by Drew Hunt June 28, 2010 $5.99 49856 words Sample 20%
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Having read all the decent free fiction on the net Drew could find, he set out to try his hand at writing something himself. Fed up reading about characters who were super-wealthy, impossibly handsome, and incredibly well-endowed, Drew determined to make his characters real and believable. Drew lives a quiet life in the north of England with his cat. Someday he hopes to meet the kind of man he writes about. Readers can contact him at drew@drew-hunt.co.uk.
Russian River Rat by Mark Abramson Russian River Rat by Mark Abramson June 29, 2010 $7.99 74320 words Sample 25%
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Born and raised a Minnesota farm-boy, Mark Abramson has lived in San Francisco so long he is now a native. Not only did he survive the worst of the AIDS years in California, but also the Reagan era AND both Bush administrations. He is thrilled that the Beach Reading series, his first foray into fiction, has been so successful and he is grateful to the loyal fans of Tim, Aunt Ruth, Artie and the rest of the gang. For Mark, it’s easier to make up stories about the Castro because no one would believe all of the true ones!
Mourning and Celebration: Jewish, Orthodox and Gay, Past and Present by K. David Brody Mourning and Celebration: Jewish, Orthodox and Gay, Past and Present by K. David Brody June 29, 2010 $9.00 71022 words Sample 25%
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K. David Brody was born in London, UK. His grandparents immigrated to London from Rypin, Poland early in the 20th century and his parents were practicing Orthodox Jews. He graduated from Edinburgh University, Scotland, subsequently moving to Montreal, Canada, He worked initially at Société Radio-Canada, the French division of CBC, then moved to Jerusalem for two years in the 1980s. Although that experience was enriching from several points of view, it was there that he first felt truly Canadian. On returning to Montreal, he worked as a freelance translator from French to English. He continues to be an Orthodox Jew and participates actively in the Jewish community. Mourning and Celebration is his first novel.
Falling Into Me by Michael Holloway Perronne Falling Into Me by Michael Holloway Perronne June 29, 2010 $3.99 27087 words Sample 15%
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Sea Swallow Me and Other Stories by Craig L. Gidney Sea Swallow Me and Other Stories by Craig L. Gidney June 30, 2010 $0.99 61173 words Sample 23%
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A recent finalist of the Gaylactic Spectrum Award for Best Short Story, Craig Laurance Gidney is a graduate of the Clarion West workshop. His iction has appeared in Spoonfed, Say…Have You Heard This One?, Ashé, and the anthologies Magic in the Mirrorstone, Madder Love and So Fey. His book reviews have appeared on the online sites Bookspot Central and the blog The Mumpsimus. He lives in his native Washington, D.C. with two roommates and two cats.
For the Heart of Phillip by Stephanie L Danielson For the Heart of Phillip by Stephanie L Danielson July 01, 2010 $3.99 69218 words Sample 15%
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Writer since I could hold a pencil, early works were large groups and families, up to a village! Alternative works began in my teens and the genre stuck. Now a committed m/m erotic romance writer.
Malabrazos by Carlos Be Malabrazos by Carlos Be July 03, 2010 $4.95 72548 words Sample 30%
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Español / English (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Be) Carlos Be (Vilanova i la Geltrú - 1974) es autor y director de teatro. Entre otras obras, ha publicado La caja Pilcik (Premio Serantes de Teatro 2008), Llueven vacas (2008), Achicorias (2008), Origami (Premio Born de Teatro 2006), La extraordinaria muerte de Ulrike M. (finalista del Premio Casa de América - Escena Contemporánea de Dramaturgia Innovadora 2005) y Noel Road 25: a genius like us (Premio Caja España de Teatro 2001). Como director de The Zombie Company, ha llevado a escena My favorite things, Achicorias y Eloísa y el domador de mariposas. Así mismo, ha sido director invitado del Teatro Ungelt de Praga con ocasión del estreno absoluto de Origami. Es colaborador mensual de la revista Artez y vive entre España y Chequia.
4 Stories Down, 4 Stories Up by Sara Elizabeth 4 Stories Down, 4 Stories Up by Sara Elizabeth July 03, 2010 $0.99 2272 words Sample 30%
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Hailing from Florida, I just got my MFA in creative nonfiction writing from The New School in NYC. Under the direction of Susan Cheever, I finished a memoir as my thesis called "Living Medicated," which is about growing up over-medicated and over-therapized. My next project is a collection of essays called "Conversations With My Jewish Mother."
Five Married Men by Martin Brant Five Married Men by Martin Brant July 04, 2010 $6.95 112612 words Sample 15%
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"I was born on the banks of the Amazon River and raised by a Kaiapo wet-nurse while my mother conducted medical research and taught the Kaiapo children how to play the violin. After growing up with these rain forest natives and a long bout of malaria, I went on to get my degree in rocket science at the University of Uganda (U of U). To this day, I have not gotten a rocket off the ground. Presently, I’m trying to raise money to return to the Amazon to show gratitude to my surrogate mother, whom I’ve not seen in all these years. She always wanted a car hood to use as an awning over the door to her hut. I finally found one, on a 1973 Cadillac in a wrecking yard on a two-lane highway just south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Today, I take great satisfaction in spending time with my wife, in writing, and in telling lies." Author of "Five Married Men", "A Song in the Park", "The Partisans", "Erotic Tales for Enlightened Minds", and "The Strange Haunting of Johnny Feelwater", Martin resides in Dallas and is an advocate of human diversity.
A Song in the Park by Martin Brant A Song in the Park by Martin Brant July 04, 2010 $6.95 122979 words Sample 15%
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"I was born on the banks of the Amazon River and raised by a Kaiapo wet-nurse while my mother conducted medical research and taught the Kaiapo children how to play the violin. After growing up with these rain forest natives and a long bout of malaria, I went on to get my degree in rocket science at the University of Uganda (U of U). To this day, I have not gotten a rocket off the ground. Presently, I’m trying to raise money to return to the Amazon to show gratitude to my surrogate mother, whom I’ve not seen in all these years. She always wanted a car hood to use as an awning over the door to her hut. I finally found one, on a 1973 Cadillac in a wrecking yard on a two-lane highway just south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Today, I take great satisfaction in spending time with my wife, in writing, and in telling lies." Author of "Five Married Men", "A Song in the Park", "The Partisans", "Erotic Tales for Enlightened Minds", and "The Strange Haunting of Johnny Feelwater", Martin resides in Dallas and is an advocate of human diversity.
Mindspace by Mel Keegan Mindspace by Mel Keegan July 04, 2010 $10.95 92007 words Sample 10%
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A self-confessed science fiction and fantasy devotee, Mel Keegan is known for novels across a wide range of subjects, from the historical to the future action-adventure ... but certainly MK is best known for the NARC series, featuring iconic characters Jarrat and Stone. Mel lives in South Australia with an eccentric family. From 1989 to 2001, GMP Ltd. in the UK issued the Keegan titles, and released eight original novels plus numerous reprints. In 1999, GMP was bought out -- twice! -- and the final owner of the old company was a magazine publisher (Millivres Publishing Group) which had, essentially, no interest in contintuing the old paperback list. In short order the editorial staff was laid off and the writers were set free... You'd be surprised at the writers who were suddenly adrift without anchor or rudder! Keegan, Josh Lanyon, David Patrick Beavers, Chris Hunt, and others. Some of us have clawed our way back and are rebuilding careers which were badly damaged by the demise of GMP. Regrettably, others have vanished. Here's Keegan's current backlist (all titles published via GMP and Alyson, plus those in-the-works with Millivres at the time of the shut-down, plus all titles issued to date by DreamCraft: In GMP and Millivres: ICE, WIND AND FIRE NARC #1: DEATH’S HEAD (abridged) NARC #2 EQUINOX FORTUNES OF WAR STORM TIDE WHITE ROSE OF NIGHT AN EAST WIND BLOWING AQUAMARINE Breakheart (in Swords of the Rainbow, from Alyson) In DreamCraft: HELLGATE #1: The Rabelais Alliance HELLGATE #2: Deep Sky HELLGATE #3: Cry Liberty HELLGATE #4: Probe HELLGATE #5: Flashpoint NARC #1: Death’s Head, complete and unabridged NARC #2: Equinox NARC #3: Scorpio NARC #4: Stopover NARC #5: Aphelion The Vampyre #1: Nocturne The Vampyre #2: Twilight LEGENDS #1: The Winds of Chance Dangerous Moonlight The Deceivers The Swordsman The Lords of Harbendane Mindspace Tiger, Tiger Umbriel (with Jayne DeMarco) Windrage White Rose of Night (reissue) Fortunes of War (reissue) Aquamarine (reissue) Storm Tide (reissue) Novellas: Callisto Switch Breakheart (unabridged) Crimes of Passion Non-fiction and Poetry: The Hellgate Companion The Future According to Keegan Worms in the Big Apple Mel Keegan: 20 Poems During 2009, all titles are being made available in every possible ebook format, as well as paperback and hardcover. Visit MK OnLine or The World According to Mel, to join our mailing list ... we'll keep you posted!
The Partisans by Martin Brant The Partisans by Martin Brant July 05, 2010 $6.95 121974 words Sample 20%
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"I was born on the banks of the Amazon River and raised by a Kaiapo wet-nurse while my mother conducted medical research and taught the Kaiapo children how to play the violin. After growing up with these rain forest natives and a long bout of malaria, I went on to get my degree in rocket science at the University of Uganda (U of U). To this day, I have not gotten a rocket off the ground. Presently, I’m trying to raise money to return to the Amazon to show gratitude to my surrogate mother, whom I’ve not seen in all these years. She always wanted a car hood to use as an awning over the door to her hut. I finally found one, on a 1973 Cadillac in a wrecking yard on a two-lane highway just south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Today, I take great satisfaction in spending time with my wife, in writing, and in telling lies." Author of "Five Married Men", "A Song in the Park", "The Partisans", "Erotic Tales for Enlightened Minds", and "The Strange Haunting of Johnny Feelwater", Martin resides in Dallas and is an advocate of human diversity.
Spinning by Jaime Samms Spinning by Jaime Samms July 05, 2010 $2.99 28156 words Sample 10%
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VR Palace by J.M. Snyder VR Palace by J.M. Snyder July 06, 2010 $3.99 16803 words Sample 20%
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An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
The Warrior Within by J.T. Marie The Warrior Within by J.T. Marie July 06, 2010 $1.99 3655 words Sample 20%
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J.T. Marie is a pseudonym for author J.M. Snyder, who publishes gay erotic and romantic fiction under her full name. For those curious, the initials stand for “Jeanette Thomas” and Marie is her middle name. She also writes gay young adult romance under the pseudonym J. Tomas. A graduate of George Mason University, Jeanette worked as Fantasy Editor of the school’s sci-fi and fantasy journal, The Fractal, for two years. After college, she created and maintained an online webzine, Disenchanted, to further a love of fantasy fiction. For more information on her non-gay fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, please visit her website.
Continuum by George Seaton Continuum by George Seaton July 06, 2010 $0.99 4920 words Sample 30%
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George Seaton lives in Denver with his partner of twenty-eight years, David; his Alaskan Malamute, Sarah; and his horse, Shy.
Wish Fulfillment by Graveyard Greg Wish Fulfillment by Graveyard Greg July 08, 2010 $0.99 4022 words Sample 50%
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I'm just this guy who likes to write comics (like Dungeons & Denizens) and fiction (like too many to list), you know? If you download one of my stories, would you be so kind as to review it? I don't expect my stuff to be five stars, but I hope you can find something nice to say about them!
Karl's Italian Adventure by Terry O'Reilly Karl's Italian Adventure by Terry O'Reilly July 12, 2010 $2.99 14407 words Sample 20%
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Terry O’Reilly is a retired school teacher living a quiet life in the Midwest with his three dogs and his horse. He began writing several years ago at the urging of a friend and fellow author. He has books available through several publishers, including Amber Allure Press, Aspen Mountain Press, eXcessica Publishing, and JMS Books LLC. Writing has become an important part of his life, allowing him to explore his own thoughts, needs, and feelings, as well as learn about other cultures and eras as he researches his stories.
Turn the Tables by J.M. Snyder Turn the Tables by J.M. Snyder July 12, 2010 $1.99 2649 words Sample 20%
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An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
Nevermore by Addison Albright Nevermore by Addison Albright July 16, 2010 $1.99 4246 words Sample 40%
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Addison Albright lives in the middle of the USA with her husband, son, and four peculiar cats (and, at any given time, various boomerang children and step-children, along with their assorted children and pets). Her stories are gay erotic romance, and tend to be sweet man-love in contemporary settings. Her education, which pretty much doesn't get used these days, includes a BS in Education with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Chemistry. Addison loves her family, reading, popcorn, boating, french fries, 'open window weather,' cats, math, and anything chocolate. She loves to read pretty much anything and everything, anytime and anywhere.
Song on the Sand by Ruth Sims Song on the Sand by Ruth Sims July 18, 2010 $2.99 8610 words Sample 25%
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Windows by J.M. Snyder Windows by J.M. Snyder July 18, 2010 $3.99 17986 words Sample 20%
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An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
Head Games by B.K. Wright Head Games by B.K. Wright July 19, 2010 $1.99 9178 words Sample 20%
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I have created/written Beau to Beau fictional stories of Male Love with sincerity to inspire gay men to embrace their sexuality and to enjoy their lives to the fullest, as is deservedly theirs to be realized. These stories are affirmations of the lives of gay men, a joyous celebration of the self as an entire person, not solely a gay person, which seems to be a “category” into which gay men have been thrust by the heterosexual community. This gay person categorization has been allotted with great negativity, seemingly to invoke a sense of shame into its inhabitants. Shame is not the gay man’s to be borne. Shame is the lot of the ignorant!~ My books are also available in print at my website - www.beautobeau.com. ~B.K. Wright~ Beau to Beau has a new author, B.J. Scott, who writes very XXX rated erotic gay short stories. They can be found at 1erotic ebooks, 1romance ebooks, and all romance ebooks, with full steamy excerpts on those sites.
Ugly Naked People by Giselle Renarde Ugly Naked People by Giselle Renarde July 21, 2010 $0.99 2741 words Sample 25%
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Eroticist Giselle Renarde is a proud Canadian, supporter of the arts, and activist for women’s and LGBT rights. For information on Giselle and her work, visit her website at www.freewebs.com/gisellerenarde/ or her blog donutsdesires.blogspot.com. Ms Renarde lives across from a park with two bilingual cats who sleep on her head.
War Torn by J.M. Snyder War Torn by J.M. Snyder July 24, 2010 $4.99 30220 words Sample 20%
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An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
Happy Birthday Bobby by Terry O'Reilly Happy Birthday Bobby by Terry O'Reilly July 24, 2010 $1.99 2886 words Sample 20%
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Terry O’Reilly is a retired school teacher living a quiet life in the Midwest with his three dogs and his horse. He began writing several years ago at the urging of a friend and fellow author. He has books available through several publishers, including Amber Allure Press, Aspen Mountain Press, eXcessica Publishing, and JMS Books LLC. Writing has become an important part of his life, allowing him to explore his own thoughts, needs, and feelings, as well as learn about other cultures and eras as he researches his stories.
Inestimable Blessings by Amanda Young Inestimable Blessings by Amanda Young July 27, 2010 $4.99 33833 words Sample 25%
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Amanda Young is a multi-published erotic romance author. Since she tends to write whatever strikes her whimsy, all of her novels fall into various subgenres. Among her numerous titles, you'll find stories featuring contemporary, paranormal, gay and straight themes. You never know what merry adventure her evil muse will devise next.
Music in the City by AnneMarie Buhl Music in the City by AnneMarie Buhl July 29, 2010 $1.99 7486 words Sample 20%
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AnneMarie Buhl is a literary fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest.
Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone by Anne de Gandt Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone by Anne de Gandt July 30, 2010 Free! 15962 words Sample 20%
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Écrivain-photographe, Anne de Gandt crée des univers où se mêlent passé et présent, rêve et réalité. Son travail est une invitation aux voyages, à travers le temps, l'espace, la mémoire, l'identité et l'espoir. Writer-photographer, Anne de Gandt creates worlds which mingle past and present, dream and reality. She invites you to journey across time, space, memory, identity and hope.
Beneath the Neon Moon by Theda Black Beneath the Neon Moon by Theda Black July 30, 2010 $1.59 25485 words Sample 30%
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I'm Theda Black, and I write emotional, angst-ridden stories about men in love with other men. I like passionate events and no safety nets, and that means I don't always want the reader to be certain that everything will be okay in the end. I like to put my characters through the wringer, exploring their limits, and I like to write them as falling so hard for someone they have a hard time dealing with the impact on their emotions because of it. Sometimes I put my characters in dark places. To quote Sandra at The Romance Studio, if you "love a good action packed story" and you like them "just a little on the darker side," you'll probably like what I write.
Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt Trapped Nerves by Drew Hunt Aug. 01, 2010 $4.99 30646 words Sample 20%
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Having read all the decent free fiction on the net Drew could find, he set out to try his hand at writing something himself. Fed up reading about characters who were super-wealthy, impossibly handsome, and incredibly well-endowed, Drew determined to make his characters real and believable. Drew lives a quiet life in the north of England with his cat. Someday he hopes to meet the kind of man he writes about. Readers can contact him at drew@drew-hunt.co.uk.
Bear Hugs by B.K. Wright Bear Hugs by B.K. Wright Aug. 01, 2010 $1.99 17931 words Sample 20%
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I have created/written Beau to Beau fictional stories of Male Love with sincerity to inspire gay men to embrace their sexuality and to enjoy their lives to the fullest, as is deservedly theirs to be realized. These stories are affirmations of the lives of gay men, a joyous celebration of the self as an entire person, not solely a gay person, which seems to be a “category” into which gay men have been thrust by the heterosexual community. This gay person categorization has been allotted with great negativity, seemingly to invoke a sense of shame into its inhabitants. Shame is not the gay man’s to be borne. Shame is the lot of the ignorant!~ My books are also available in print at my website - www.beautobeau.com. ~B.K. Wright~ Beau to Beau has a new author, B.J. Scott, who writes very XXX rated erotic gay short stories. They can be found at 1erotic ebooks, 1romance ebooks, and all romance ebooks, with full steamy excerpts on those sites.
Chasing the Light by Joel Zarley Chasing the Light by Joel Zarley Aug. 02, 2010 $2.99 62863 words Sample 25%
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I've wanted to be a writer since crafting my first work of fiction in second grade. Titled "Susie and the Bunnies" it was a direct rip-off of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" that I had seen the previous Summer. But, even though "inspired" by the work of others, it showed me the great power of how you could create people, places and events by doing little more than just imagining them and writing them down. It took 35 years from that first short story to the publication of my first book. My first novel, "Chasing the Light" at its most basic level is intended to be a fun, adventurous "beach" or "airplane" book; the historical mystery/treasure hunt genre of which I've always been fond. But, on another level, I hope it strikes a chord of the importance of faith and hope and the belief that the universe unfolds as it does for a reason; and that everything will be ok. As it says in the book, "sometimes , all any of us need is just to feel that everything will be ok." I have spent the majority of my adult career in workplace learning and performance (more commonly known as corporate training and development) specializing in learning technologies. My experience includes managing training projects for businesses ranging from small start-ups to large international corporations. My experience writing and publishing my novel caused me think about how the eBook format (and eReader devices) could be used in organizations for publishing training content. This led to my second book, "eBook Publication for Training". I reside in Columbus, OH with my partner of sixteen years. I'm currently working on a second novel that will continue the treasure hunting adventures of Gabriel Patrick. My website is http://www.purplepalmmedia.com
New Normal by Jeffrey Ricker New Normal by Jeffrey Ricker Aug. 02, 2010 $0.99 3021 words Sample 25%
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Jeffrey Ricker is a writer, editor, and graphic designer. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, his writing has appeared in the literary magazine Collective Fallout, the anthologies Paws and Reflect, Fool for Love: New Gay Fiction, and the forthcoming Blood Sacraments from Bold Strokes Books. He lives with his partner, Michael, and two dogs in St. Louis, where he is currently publications editor at the Missouri Botanical Garden and is finishing a novel.
The Interstellar Incident by T.J. Davis The Interstellar Incident by T.J. Davis Aug. 04, 2010 $4.99 88983 words Sample 35%
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Umbriel by Mel Keegan Umbriel by Mel Keegan Aug. 04, 2010 $5.99 43659 words Sample 20%
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A self-confessed science fiction and fantasy devotee, Mel Keegan is known for novels across a wide range of subjects, from the historical to the future action-adventure ... but certainly MK is best known for the NARC series, featuring iconic characters Jarrat and Stone. Mel lives in South Australia with an eccentric family. From 1989 to 2001, GMP Ltd. in the UK issued the Keegan titles, and released eight original novels plus numerous reprints. In 1999, GMP was bought out -- twice! -- and the final owner of the old company was a magazine publisher (Millivres Publishing Group) which had, essentially, no interest in contintuing the old paperback list. In short order the editorial staff was laid off and the writers were set free... You'd be surprised at the writers who were suddenly adrift without anchor or rudder! Keegan, Josh Lanyon, David Patrick Beavers, Chris Hunt, and others. Some of us have clawed our way back and are rebuilding careers which were badly damaged by the demise of GMP. Regrettably, others have vanished. Here's Keegan's current backlist (all titles published via GMP and Alyson, plus those in-the-works with Millivres at the time of the shut-down, plus all titles issued to date by DreamCraft: In GMP and Millivres: ICE, WIND AND FIRE NARC #1: DEATH’S HEAD (abridged) NARC #2 EQUINOX FORTUNES OF WAR STORM TIDE WHITE ROSE OF NIGHT AN EAST WIND BLOWING AQUAMARINE Breakheart (in Swords of the Rainbow, from Alyson) In DreamCraft: HELLGATE #1: The Rabelais Alliance HELLGATE #2: Deep Sky HELLGATE #3: Cry Liberty HELLGATE #4: Probe HELLGATE #5: Flashpoint NARC #1: Death’s Head, complete and unabridged NARC #2: Equinox NARC #3: Scorpio NARC #4: Stopover NARC #5: Aphelion The Vampyre #1: Nocturne The Vampyre #2: Twilight LEGENDS #1: The Winds of Chance Dangerous Moonlight The Deceivers The Swordsman The Lords of Harbendane Mindspace Tiger, Tiger Umbriel (with Jayne DeMarco) Windrage White Rose of Night (reissue) Fortunes of War (reissue) Aquamarine (reissue) Storm Tide (reissue) Novellas: Callisto Switch Breakheart (unabridged) Crimes of Passion Non-fiction and Poetry: The Hellgate Companion The Future According to Keegan Worms in the Big Apple Mel Keegan: 20 Poems During 2009, all titles are being made available in every possible ebook format, as well as paperback and hardcover. Visit MK OnLine or The World According to Mel, to join our mailing list ... we'll keep you posted!
Between Brothers by J.M. Snyder Between Brothers by J.M. Snyder Aug. 06, 2010 $5.99 53709 words Sample 20%
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An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
The Wolf at the Door by Jameson Currier The Wolf at the Door by Jameson Currier Aug. 08, 2010 $6.00 92088 words Sample 8%
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Jameson Currier is the author of three novels, Where the Rainbow Ends, nominated for a Lambda Literary award, The Third Buddha, and The Wolf at the Door, and four collections of short fiction: Dancing on the Moon; Desire, Lust, Passion, Sex; Still Dancing: New and Selected Stories; and The Haunted Heart and Other Tales, which was awarded a Black Quill Award for Best Dark Genre Fiction Collection. His short fiction has appeared in many literary magazines and Web sites, including OutsiderInk, Velvet Mafia, Blithe House Quarterly, Absinthe Literary Review, Confrontation, Rainbow Curve, Christopher Street, Harrington Gay Men’s Fiction Quarterly, and the anthologies Men on Men 5, Best American Gay Fiction 3, Certain Voices, Boyfriends from Hell, Men Seeking Men, Mammoth Book of New Gay Erotica, Best Gay Erotica, Best American Erotica, Best Gay Romance, Best Gay Stories, Circa 2000, Rebel Yell, I Do/I Don't, Where the Boys Are, Nine Hundred & Sixty-Nine, Wilde Stories, Unspeakable Horror, and Making Literature Matter. His AIDS-themed short stories have also been translated into French by Anne-Laure Hubert and published as Les Fantômes. His reviews, essays, interviews, and articles on AIDS and gay culture have been published in many national and local publications, including The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Newsday, The Dallas Morning News, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine, Lambda Book Report, The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Review, Dallas Voice, The Washington Blade, Southern Voice, Metrosource, Bay Area Reporter, Frontiers, Ten Percent, The New York Native, The New York Blade, Out, and Body Positive. In 2010, he founded Chelsea Station Editions, an independent press devoted to gay literature. In 2011, the press began publishing Chelsea Station, a new literary magazine devoted to gay writing. Currier currently resides in Manhattan.
Breath and Other Stories by Terry Wolverton Breath and Other Stories by Terry Wolverton Aug. 12, 2010 $2.99 49647 words Sample 30%
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Terry Wolverton is author of nine books: EMBERS, a novel-in-poems; INSURGENT MUSE: LIFE AND ART AT THE WOMAN'S BUILDING, a memoir; STEALING ANGEL, THE LABRYS REUNION and BAILEY'S BEADS, novels; BREATH, a self-published collection of short stories, and three collections of poetry: BLACK SLIP, MYSTERY BRUISE and SHADOW AND PRAISE. A new novel, STEALING ANGEL, will be published in 2011. She has also edited fourteen literary anthologies, including MISCHIEF CAPRICE, AND OTHER POETIC STRATEGIES. She is the founder of Writers At Work, a creative writing center in Los Angeles, where she teaches fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also an Associate Faculty Mentor in the MFA Writing Program at Antioch University Los Angeles.
When Twilight Falls by Gerard Whittaker When Twilight Falls by Gerard Whittaker Aug. 13, 2010 $4.00 176929 words Sample 40%
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Once I was a soldier, getting blown up a few times convinced me that a change of career might be a good idea. However, given some of the jobs I've done since, being shot in the chest could be preferable to being stabbed in the back. I've studied military history. Used most types of swords and medieval weapons. Spent a few years learning how to write. And had my fair share of rejection slips. I'm still hoping to see my work in print. However, in the meantime I want to share my worlds with the world at large. Perhaps someone might suggest ways to improve my writing. I've enjoyed writing When Twilight Falls, but it took too long due to two relationship failures. It's a long book, but I wanted to develop the story slowly with an ever increasing threat level. I've written about fourteen books so far, not all were completed. I was half way through a novel about an alien invasion, with modern day fighters taking on flying saucers. Then I saw a little film called Independence Day. And sulked for a month. There are too many Sci Fi books written for children, in my opinion. So I'm trying to write for adults, if that includes a bit of sex then so be it. Heroes are just normal people in extraordinary circumstances. When they get the job done, they are still just your average Joe with all the weaknesses of you or I. For some reason most of my worlds are not very nice, I suppose the good worlds don't need saving. So there is plenty of scope for temptation in many forms for the 'Heroes' to fall into. When you put yourself in their place, wouldn't you give in to temptation too? All the best to one and all. I wish you the best of luck in avoiding temptation. I've just uploaded a short novel called The Streets of Bucharest. I'm still working on the full sized book and expect it to be online shortly. I'm sorry I screwed up not loading the full version. But I did give it for free to make up for my mistake. The Full version of The Streets of Bucharest is now online. It's only 40,000 words, but I hope you will enjoy it. Just rewrote an old book of mine. The Bonds of Time. It was an experiment in erotic drama. With a lot of BDSM thrown in. For anyone interested it also gives a short description of Aeden, a couple of years after the founding. It was not a very nice place when TIME was first being formed for self defence, and long before the Cosmic Guardians were even thought of to protect the Multiverse. Finished Isralla, and am now working on a sequel called Enryn, using a new slant, telling of a war from the Marines' point of view. I'm writing these with as little sex and as much action as the characters will let me. So if anything goes wrong, blame them! Date 13 December 2010 Thanks for the rating, for a writer who lives and works alone any kind of a pat on the back is very welcome. Sometimes... I am intending to finish Of Dusk and Dawn in the New year. But I admit to getting writer's block and being side tracked by Isralla and Enryn. I hope these books will keep you all amused till I can get back to D&D. A word of warning, I've finished a new book called The Cloud Knights. A sort of cross between Biggles and Sharp, set in a crazy world you will not recgignise. So if you like the idea of biplanes versus airships, politics and treason, and a hero determined to rise from the ranks to become a Cloud Knight, fighting for freedom in a world were every thing is for sale to those with the rank to clame it. Then you might like it. Currently working on a sequil called the Sky Knights, which will be big. And if that works I might round off the trilogy with the Star Knights. I also draw my own book covers, using DAZ Studio, which explains how I keep uploading new covers. Gerard Whittaker
Will Turner's Luck by Terry O'Reilly Will Turner's Luck by Terry O'Reilly Aug. 13, 2010 $2.99 14316 words Sample 20%
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Terry O’Reilly is a retired school teacher living a quiet life in the Midwest with his three dogs and his horse. He began writing several years ago at the urging of a friend and fellow author. He has books available through several publishers, including Amber Allure Press, Aspen Mountain Press, eXcessica Publishing, and JMS Books LLC. Writing has become an important part of his life, allowing him to explore his own thoughts, needs, and feelings, as well as learn about other cultures and eras as he researches his stories.
A Fluffy Tale by Ann Somerville A Fluffy Tale by Ann Somerville Aug. 16, 2010 $2.99 49154 words Sample 20%
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Ann Somerville grew up in one of Australia’s prettiest small cities. In 1989, she left Australia with a BA and a burning ambition to see more of the world and its people, and to discover this ‘culture’ thing people kept telling her about. In 2006, she returned home to Southeast Queensland with two more degrees, an English husband, and a staggering case of homesickness, vowing never to leave Australia again. Her long, plot-driven fiction featuring gay and bisexual characters has been professionally published, although copious free full length stories and novels are also available on her website. She blogs about writing, publishing, her life and many shiny distracting things.
Hot off the Presses: A Novel by Elliott Mackle Hot off the Presses: A Novel by Elliott Mackle Aug. 17, 2010 $5.99 92920 words Sample 33%
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Elliott Mackle covered the 1996 Olympic Games for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. An AJC staff writer, he served as the newspaper’s dining critic for a decade, also reporting on military affairs, travel and the national restaurant scene. His first novel, It Takes Two, was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award. He lives in Atlanta with his partner of nearly forty years.
Reapers, Inc. - Rogue Reaper by B.L. Newport Reapers, Inc. - Rogue Reaper by B.L. Newport Aug. 17, 2010 $4.99 74851 words Sample 50%
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B.L. Newport was born with a strong belief and sensitivity in the supernatural side of life. A habitual observer of real life, she writes what amuses and interests her imagination. After growing up in the small Northwest Arkansas town of Siloam Springs, she has lived in New York City and Las Vegas, Nevada. During these journeys, B.L. has discovered the joys of hard work, good friends and a good cup of coffee. She now resides in Denver, Colorado with her soulmate, Rochelle, and a fuzz-baby named Chloe.
Like Water by Judas Wilkinson Like Water by Judas Wilkinson Aug. 18, 2010 $0.99 2926 words Sample 50%
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Judas Wilkinson is a writer.
In The Beginning - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book One by Timothy Lee In The Beginning - Billy: A Gay Trilogy - Book One by Timothy Lee Aug. 19, 2010 $6.99 115203 words Sample 10%
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Timothy Lee was born in Concord, California, and raised in South Lake Tahoe, California. Eventually he migrated northward and finally settled down in Olympia, Washington, where he now resides with his two cats, Kodora and Koji. Timothy takes his yearly vacation to the Disneyland Resort where he is allowed to wear silly mouse ears hats and act like a 10 year old.