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Quotes From Mastered 2 – T.J. Michaels

By Cynthia Sax on April 8, 2015

Today’s sexy quote is from T.J. Michaels’ hot contribution to Mastered 2.

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On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!

“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”

These scorching erotic romance books, plus a bonus short story, are all brand-spanking new and never-before-released, until now! One-click this anthology today at a low pre-sale price of only 99 cents. This won’t last long.

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Quotes From Mastered 2 – Madelynne Ellis

By Cynthia Sax on April 7, 2015

This week, I thought I’d share some sexy quotes from Mastered 2.

What is Mastered 2?

It’s a boxed set of 10 scorching hot, never-before-published BDSM stories from 12 wonderful writers ( Opal Carew, Portia Da Costa, Madelynne Ellis, T.J. Michaels, Emily Ryan-Davis, Jennifer Leeland, Cynthia Sax, Evangeline Anderson, Avery Aster, Karen Fenech, Ruby Foxx, and Saskia Walker ).

This is selling for 99 cents but available only for a limited time! You’ll buy at least one of these stories on its own. You might as well get the other 9 for the same low price.

Today, I’m sharing a quote from Madelynne Ellis’ story!

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On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!

“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”

Pre-order your copy today!

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Interview With Douglas Black

By Cynthia Sax on October 19, 2014

I sat down (virtually) with Douglas Black for a short interview. Today, we’re talking about Douglas Black’s latest release Port In A Storm, a contemporary MM erotic romance.

Cynthia Sax: What makes Jake and Alex right for each other?

Douglas Black: Jake and Alex, the main characters in Port In A Storm, at first seem an unlikely couple – at least as far as Alex’s thinking goes. Sure, they experience an overwhelming lust at first sight, but Jake is about as different a person from Alex as Alex can imagine.

Alex is a recent university graduate stuck working in a coffee shop while he works out what he wants to do with his life. Jake is older, more worldly and seems to have spent his entire adulthood travelling. But as they get to know each other – their physical attraction and emotional connection making it impossible for them to stay apart for long – Alex comes to realise what Jake has suspected from the start. That he is a lot more like Jake than he initially thought, and if he opens up and accepts Jake’s offer of help, Jake just might be able to give Alex the answers he’s been looking for.

Cynthia Sax: What creates problems between Jake and Alex?

Douglas Black: As Alex tells Jake frequently throughout the course of the novel, his life is complicated. Alex has a bad relationship with his father and stepmum and that’s preventing him taking the job in the family law firm that should by rights be his. On top of that, Alex has an “ex-boyfriend” who hasn’t quite got the memo that it’s time to move on and he has an unhelpful desire to please people, often at the expense of his own happiness.

As much as Alex wants Jake, he’s frightened of walking away from everything he knows to be with a relative stranger who doesn’t seem particularly capable of standing still for very long. Being torn between wanting to make his dad proud and wanting to be happy in himself is what fuels Alex’s indecision for much of the novel, until finally it threatens to destroy both Alex’s chance at a future relationship with his parents, and with Jake.

Cynthia Sax: Does a character in Port In A Storm have a secret?

Douglas Black: Jake has a secret. Of course, I’m not going to tell you what it is. You’ll have to read the book to find out, but what I will say is it’s a secret that explains why Jake has spent so much of his adult life travelling, never settling down, never stopping to think. Jake’s running from his past and the last thing he wants to do is talk about it, no matter how often Alex asks him to.

Cynthia Sax: Is Port In A Storm a series and will you be writing more stories in this series?

Douglas Black: Now, don’t tell my editor this, but I am toying with the idea of writing more about Alex and Jake. Jake is my favourite out of all the characters I’ve ever written and although he gets his happy ending in Port In A Storm – eventually! – I think there’s still life in the old dog yet. I’m certain Jake would agree with me, so we’ll just have to wait and see where this perpetual traveller takes me next!

Thank you, Douglas Black, for joining us today!

Douglas Black’s Website: http://douglasblackerotica.wordpress.com

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Alex’s world changes forever the day he meets Jake. It should be simple. Jake wants Alex. Alex wants Jake, but for Alex there’s this little thing called life that seems determined to get in the way.

Alex is stuck in a rut. He’s facing a big decision about his future, namely, what to do with it and so far he hasn’t managed to come up with an answer.

Until he meets Jake.

Jake blows through Alex’s world like a hurricane and Alex falls hard and fast for the perpetual traveller with a penchant for secrets and a perfect smile. Jake wants Alex, but life isn’t as simple as that.

Jake never settles in one place for long and already their long-distance relationship is driving a wedge between Alex and his family. With no compromises on offer, Alex’s decision about his future becomes a decision about Jake.

For Alex, the idea of losing Jake doesn’t bear thinking about, but choosing him looks like it will mean throwing away everything Alex knows, including his relationship with his parents. And so, Alex finds himself with another question to answer.

How much would you be willing to give up, to be happy?

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Interview With Whitley Gray

By Cynthia Sax on October 9, 2014

I sat down (virtually) with Whitley Gray for a short interview. Whitley Gray’s latest release is Crash Pad, a MM Contemporary.

Cynthia Sax: What is your favorite line from Crash Pad?

Whitley Gray: “Okay. I’m back. The boys are trying to murder each other. Superman and Batman are not friends, no matter what they tell you.”
“It’s that superpower-envy thing.” Jamie chuckled.

This is from a telephone conversation Jamie has with his sister. I like the visual of Jamie’s two nephews racing around in capes, Bat powers versus Spidey senses. No cooperation of superheroes in a household with two young boys, who compete with each other about everything.

One of the things I like the most about writing is layering in little details like this, especially things the typical reader may be able to relate to.

Cynthia Sax: Where did you get the idea for Crash Pad?

Whitley Gray: I set out to create a story set in the summer. Lots of people run in the park year-round, and I wanted to add an activity more confined to nicer weather—like rollerblading. This activity also lent itself to an accidental meeting, as rollerblading isn’t easy, especially for beginners.

Remy is an Emergency Medicine doctor and has seen a lot of sports injuries due to accidents. Naturally he wants to help. Jamie is suspicious of doctors due to his background. The opposing viewpoints makes for some nice conflict.

Cynthia Sax: How does Crash Pad start?

Whitley Gray: As they say, always start in the action. Each of the guys has a backstory that contributes to the story, but initially it’s not necessary to know that history in order to understand what’s happening. I like to start with a brief orientation of location and what each character is doing, and then throw them right into the action. The story starts when Remy and Jamie “crash.”

Cynthia Sax: What one piece of advice would you give new writers?

Whitley Gray: Voracious readers make the best writers. If you don’t like to read, writing is the wrong career choice.

In the beginning, I think it’s vital to ground yourself in the fundamentals of writing. I don’t have a background in English Composition or Creative Writing—I’m a hard science person. For me, the best way to learn about writing was with a combination of online workshops and devouring a lot of books on craft. Since romance adds another complex layer to any story, it was important to move on to workshops about writing romance in particular. Finally, because I write M/M romance, I did a lot of reading in the genre itself, then workshops and books to help me get a good handle on what I wanted to do.

Thank you, Whitley Gray, for joining us today!

Whitley Gray’s Website: http://www.whitleygray.com

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Physician Remy Marshall has two loves: Emergency Medicine and running. Work doesn’t leave much time to meet guys, and most seem more interested in his bank account than him. With a week off to train for a marathon, Remy plans to make the most of his precious vacation. The last thing he needs is a distraction.

Jamie Sutton is new to the area. He hopes to make a fresh start after leaving an abusive relationship with an orthopedic surgeon. He’s got a new job as a massage therapist and wants to meet some nice guys. Against his better judgment, Jamie decides the best way to meet a cute rollerblader he’s seen in the park is on wheels.

With attention on his watch and not where he’s going, Remy crashes into Jamie and fractures the first-time rollerblader’s ankle. Jamie has no one to help him after the injury; Remy proposes Jamie stay with him. Jamie is reluctant, but it’s a better option than staying with the odd guy in the neighboring motel room. As the two get acquainted, Jamie’s past comes calling. Remy discovers the prize he really wants isn’t a medal in a marathon, but the man right in front of him.

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Interview With Amanda Young

By Cynthia Sax on July 22, 2014

I sat down (virtually) with Amanda Young for a short interview. Amanda Young’s latest release is GWM Wanted, a contemporary MM romance.

Cynthia Sax: Where did you get the idea for GWM Wanted?

Amanda Young: Actually the idea for GWM Wanted came from a discussion between members of my family about keeping the spice in a long term relationship. I wanted to write a story about what happens to characters after the bloom has faded a little. Keeping the love alive is just as important, if not more so, than falling in love to begin with, and I wanted to show that in a way that illustrated the insecurities and fears of couple who still love each other but have let themselves drift apart over time.

Cynthia Sax: What causes problems between Mark and Sam?

Amanda Young: The couple in GWM Wanted, Mark and Sam are in a rut. They’ve been together for years and are starting to grow apart. In an effort to spice things up, they look into arranging a threesome with a stranger. The internal conflict comes from Sam and Mark’s insecurities. The external conflict comes from the stranger and what he plans to do to them once he weasels his way into their life and home.

Cynthia Sax: What one piece of advice would you give new writers?

Amanda Young: My best advice to new writers would be to write the story they’d want to read rather than pandering to whatever the hot new trend is. Chances are unless you write at lightning speed, by the time you get that story completed, submitted, and released the trend will be over and you’ll be left with a story no one wants to read. For example, if mermaids are hot this year but you’ve always wanted to write a story about unicorn shifters, then go with the unicorns. You never know when you’re bright idea might be the next big thing.

Cynthia Sax: What do you love about writing contemporary MM romance?

Amanda Young: What’s not to like? I get to write stories about people falling in love. The only thing better than writing about people falling in love is experiencing it for yourself and I’ve already done that. I met my forever love at sixteen and our marriage is still going strong fifteen years later.

Thank you, Amanda Young, for joining us today!

Amanda Young’s Website: http://www.amandayoung.org

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Finding true love is only half the battle. For Mark and Sam, love and commitment came easily. Holding onto it, won’t be nearly as simple.

Mark Peterson is still deeply in love with Sam, his partner of 15 years. He’s perfectly happy with their relationship, even if their sex life has grown a little stale over the years. When he begins to notice Sam’s gaze wandering toward other men, he fears that his younger lover may be losing interest in him.

When Sam suddenly suggests they broaden their sexual horizons by inviting a third man into their bedroom, Mark reluctantly agrees, willing to do whatever it takes to hold onto his lover. He’s willing to share his husband’s body, so long as he retains his heart.

Together, they answer an ad in an online advertisement. The other man seems to be just what they’re looking for — handsome, hung, and only interested in no strings attached fun just as they are. It isn’t until after the excitement begins that they find out they’ve made a terrible mistake.

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Interview With Declan Sands

By Cynthia Sax on December 16, 2013

I sat down (virtually) with Declan Sands for a short interview. Declan’s latest release is Oh! Hoaley Night!, a sexy Christmas story.

Cynthia Sax: What do you love about Oh! Hoaley Night!?

Declan Sands: I absolutely love the Christmas season. And I love small town mysteries, so what could be better than a small town mystery at Christmastime? Like many people, part of my history with the season involves traveling home to be with my family at Christmas. That was the inspiration for Oh! Hoaley Night!. In the first 3 books of the series, there wasn’t a lot of information about Adam’s family. He’s moved away from the small town in Southern Indiana where he was born and raised and rarely visits his parents. Adam and his dad haven’t always seen eye to eye on things and, rather than work things out, they’ve pretty much just avoided each other whenever possible. But, as we’ve all experienced, it’s hard to avoid each other during the holidays! This forced togetherness sometimes brings about revelations we might not otherwise have faced. That’s the setting for the story, but when Adam arrives in his home town of Candlelight, Indiana, things get even more complicated. There’s a dead body in the manger of the living crèche, and Adam’s dad appears to be the chief suspect.

Cynthia Sax: What is your favorite line from Oh! Hoaley Night!?

Declan Sands: My favorite line from the book is the opening line. Because it pretty much sums up how painful it can be spending extended family time during the holidays:

“That’s crazy talk, Ads. Visiting your family is not like being castrated with a rusty can opener.” #:0)

Cynthia Sax: Where is Oh! Hoaley Night! set?

Declan Sands: As I mentioned above, Oh! Hoaley Night! is set in a small town in southern Indiana at Christmastime. I’ve always loved writing about small towns. They’re a whole entity of their own. Just as a large city has a unique pulse and flavor, small towns have a totally different feel to them that I find fascinating. In a small town everybody knows everybody else, and probably has from birth onward. Most of the inhabitants of a small town have some kind of history with your characters and, probably due to the innate nosiness bred into this kind of setting, most people will have some kind of secret they’re trying to keep. It can make for really fascinating fiction, especially in a murder mystery!

Cynthia Sax: Is Oh! Hoaley Night! part of a series and will you be writing more stories in this series?

Declan Sands: Oh! Hoaley Night! is Book 4 in my Hoale Construction Mysteries series. I’ll definitely be writing more books in this series, in fact I’ve already started penning the next one, tentatively entitled By All That’s Hoaley.

Thank you, Declan Sands, for joining us today!

Declan Sands’s Website: http://www.declansands.com/

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Sometimes going home is clarifying. Sometimes it’s just plain deadly!

Adam travels to Candlelight, Indiana to visit his parents for Christmas. When he arrives he discovers somebody has killed a man and dumped him in the manger of the living crèche at the local church. Unfortunately, all signs lead back to Adam’s father as the murderer. A Sheriff with a grudge and a small town more interested in gossip than reality, convince Adam that it will be up to him and the gang to clear his father’s name.

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Interview With Silvia Violet

By Cynthia Sax on July 11, 2013

I sat down (virtually) with Silvia Violet for a short interview. Silvia Violet writes hot erotic romances and her latest release is Meteor Strike, a very sexy MM contemporary.

Cynthia Sax: What do you find especially exciting about Meteor Strike?

Silvia Violet: I have a thing for geeks. My husband is a physicist, and I got to consult with him for this book and it’s companion story, Astronomical. He’s always supportive of my work, but getting to have him check my geek talk and make sure the science was correct was very fun. I also enjoyed getting to use my working knowledge of how geeks think as I developed my characters. Matt, one of my main characters, works as a post-doctoral researcher at LSU where my husband and I both went to graduate school, and it was also exciting to revisit Baton Rouge in my mind as I wrote.

Cynthia Sax: Where did you get the idea for Meteor Strike?

Silvia Violet: I was sitting in the airport in Albuquerque with fellow author, Hank Edwards, waiting to head home from the 2012 Gay Rom Lit conference. We were talking about how much fun we’d had, and I explained how my husband went to lots of science conferences and that even though most people would think the scientists spent all their time in geekish pursuits, there was just as much drinking and hooking up as any other conference. Hank said I should write a book about a science conference and we brain-stormed how the main characters could be graduate students of Greg MacIntyre’s, the astronomy professor from my story, Astronomical.

Cynthia Sax: What causes conflict between Matt and Alan?

Silvia Violet: Matt and Alan spent six months working together on a project when Matt was still in graduate school. Attraction sizzled between them, but Alan was in the closet and Matt had a bad experience with a closeted lover in the past and refused to date anyone who wasn’t willing to be open about their sexuality. He was also looking for a relationship and Alan was a one-night stand type of guy. When they meet again a year later, he learns how off many of his assumptions about Alan were.

Cynthia Sax: Does someone in Meteor Strike have a secret?

Silvia Violet: Alan has a secret. He fell in love with Matt during the six months they spent working together, but he was too afraid to admit it, because to pursue Matt he’d have to come out as gay to his co-workers. After months apart, he misses Matt too much and decides to pursue him no matter how high the stakes are.

Thank you, Silvia Violet, for joining us today!

Silvia Violet’s Website: http://silviaviolet.com

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Astro-physicist Matthew Dansk falls for one of his colleagues during a research trip, but Matt is looking for a serious relationship and he doesn’t date men who are in the closet. Alan has no interest in letting anyone find out he’s gay and he never goes out with the same man twice. When the two men part ways, Matt believes their situation is hopeless, and he does his best to forget his feelings for Alan.

Months later, Alan winds up in the hotel room next to Matt’s at a conference, and both men realize the chemistry between them hasn’t diminished. As they spend time together, Matt sees a different side of Alan. When he realizes Alan’s feelings for him run deeper than he’d thought possible, he begins to hope that they can be together after all.

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Speed Demon Releases On ARe and Amazon

By Cynthia Sax on February 5, 2013

Speed Demon has been released on ARe and Amazon!

Some reading buddies have asked me if I will write another Protect and Serve story or another M/M erotic romance.
I don’t know.
I don’t have plans to write another but I’m flexible.
If there’s a character you’d like to see have his/her happy ending, let me know!
I’m always interested in reader challenges!

SPEED DEMON
By Cynthia Sax
Now Available From Changeling Press

My name is Officer Sargent, Sarge to friends and fellow police
officers. You might have heard some rumors about me, but they’re all
lies. I’m not gay. I’m not. The reason I watch my partner’s back is
because that’s what cops do; we watch out for each other. It has nothing
to do with his broad shoulders or trim hips or shapely butt.

My partner Nero is a demon, and he has a sick sense of humor,
tricking me into thinking things no straight man should ever think. I’m a
genetically enhanced supercop, and I can handle his devilish magic.

That is until the unthinkable happens.

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