TITLE:
Wes’ Denial: Tease and Denial Book Two
RELEASE DATE:
09/01/2016
PUBLISHER:
JLT Publishing
COVER & GRAPHIC ARTIST:
Preston Hultz
www.prestonhultz.com
GENRE:
M/M, Romance, Erotica, BDSM, D/s
- 103K+ Words / 300+ Pages
Synopsis
Wes has spent his life looking for that one special guy who will
understand and love him—all of him. From his tender vanilla side, to his darker
debauched side.
Throughout high school, his successful career in the Marines, and as
a BDSM Dom, he’s remained confident his partner is out there waiting to be
found.
However, several events shake his normally unflappable
self–assurance.
And, even after he finds Grif, will his past catch up with him and
possibly drive his soul mate away?
Tags:
GAY, EROTICA, BDSM, D/s, DEGRADATION, SPH, BITTERSWEET,
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Interview
The Debauched Side of Denial Tour
Okay, you! I have
some questions for you, buddy. No, I won’t be mean. Even though your books make
me cry and I have violenced my Kindle because of you. I do have questions and
I’m looking forward to your answers. So let’s begin.
*rubs hands together* Hehehe, I can’t wait!
#1 - Your release
of Wes’ Denial is recent. Before that was Grif’s Toy. Tell us how these books
came to be. The plot bunny that started it all?
Grif’s Toy was my first novel and, as some folks
know, I never intended it to be published. What motivated me to put pen to
paper was actually pretty simple: I wanted to write a story that was personal
to me. One I related to. One I felt a deep connection with.. This was long
before I knew one could self publish books. After I’d finished it, and endured
relentless - yet kind - prodding, I finally succumbed and allowed my friend Jen
to read it. That was scary because of the manuscript’s personal nature, but
compounding that was the fact that Jen is a m/m book reviewer. Her belief in me
- and in Grif’s Toy - paved the way for its journey from manuscript to
published book. Again, my deepest gratitude to you, Jen! Wes’ Denial, written
directly after Grif’s Toy, has sat, for various reasons, waiting patiently for
me to bring it to publication.
#2 - I gather
Wes’ Denial is the last book in this series but I’ve been told to never say
never. Will there be more or a spinoff of other characters perhaps?
‘Never say never,’ I like that motto a lot. But,
at this point, even with as much as I love Grif and Wes, I don’t have any plans
to explore the series any further.
#3 When you write
your characters do you have to have a visual in your head? Do you see certain
actors or something and if so who?
Well, LOL, it’s probably pretty cheesy, but I do
tend to visualize certain actors as my characters. Oddly however, is they have
a habit of changing throughout the writing process. At one point Paul Walker
kept popping up in my mind as Grif, and Bradley Cooper often makes an
appearance as Wes.
#4 I’ve seen what
you can write. I know what you’re capable of. SO I HAVE to know. What WON’T you
write?
Wow! Great question. And one I’ve never been
asked. I admit, there aren’t many things I wouldn’t at least consider writing
about. Indeed, one of the things I think readers have pretty quickly realized
is they’ll never quite know what they’re picking up with a JLT book. *winks* I
honestly enjoy the freedom Brothers
LaFon afforded me. For
those who may be unfamiliar with the story, it’s a raw look into a sexually
brutal and violently abusive relationship between two brothers. Publishing such
a book directly on the heels of a rather tame (comparatively speaking) Grif’s
Toy set the tone for both the unexpected nature of my ‘next work’, as well as
the darker/taboo subject matter I enjoy exploring. That said, I think the only
topic I wouldn’t feel comfortable with is writing (graphically) about young
children and sex. Indeed, referring to events a character may have endured as a
child would be vastly different from actually writing about it. That IS my
limit.
#5 Tell us what
you’re working on now and in the future?
My next scheduled project is a second joint
effort with the amazingly talented Louis Stevens. Our first book,
Quillon’s Covert, was not only a
critical success (our most sincere thanks to readers and reviewers), but it was
also a tremendous amount of fun. Louis and I share a very similar appreciation
for the darker side of reading/writing and that makes collaborating incredibly
enjoyable and fulfilling. Once he and I are a bit deeper into the project,
we’ll be sure to share more details.
#6 You’ve
co-written with Louis Stevens. Are there any other authors you’d like to work
with?
By definition, collaboration is incredibly
personal. I, for one, couldn’t take that journey with just anyone. Not to get
too philosophical here, but Louis and I share a deep passion for the same types
of stories. But, even further than that, we respect each other’s voice and
talent tremendously. Given that, I can honestly say that I'm very content with
what Louis and I have built. Does that preclude either of us from working with
other authors, most definitely not. In fact, I believe he may be kicking around
another joint project - but I don’t want to steal his thunder with any
premature announcements. *winks*
That said, I have had the enormous pleasure of
working with a true literary hero of mine, Jack
L. Pyke. Granted, it
wasn’t in a writing capacity, per se. Many folks may not realize that in
addition to being a brilliant author (her latest release, Lost in the Echo, can
be found here), Jack is also a
superbly talented editor. Her insight, dedication, and attention to detail
elevated both Quillon’s Covert, and Wes’ Denial to a completely different
level. I look forward to our next project together, Jack!
#7 Since you time
jump in your books let me ask you this; where do you see yourself in about ten
years?
Oh, gosh! Um...well… I guess I hope I’m fortunate
enough to retain my reading audience. I’d hope that I continue to grow and
nurture my craft. And I hope that I’d still enjoy putting pen to paper as much
as I do today. As unforeseen as authorship was in my life, it’s now something I
find difficult to imagine not being a part of.
#8 Grif is
disgustingly rich. I love it. So if you had all of his money, what would you do
with it?
LOL! He is, isn’t he? One of the things I admire
most about Grif is his altruistic nature. He is compassion personified. Without
question, like Grif, I would work with/found nonprofit organizations which
align with the things I hold dear: human rights, children’s causes, animal
protections, and the environment. I try to support all of those now, without a
huge bank account. One of the ways I do that is through my online
CafePress Shoppe. 100% of the
proceeds are donated to the Trevor Project. So, if you’re looking for a new
t-shirt, or coffee mug, check out my shop with the knowledge that you’ll be
helping LGBTQ teens.
In addition to the sincere humanitarian and
philanthropic ideals, I’d also indulge in the more more base nature as well.
*naughty grins* I see a stable of furry chested men at my beck and call who’d
happily satisfy my every debauched whim. What? LOL! You did ask, right?
#9 Of all the
characters you write, of all your books, what character would you say you
identify with most?
Unquestionably, Grif. There is so much about him,
about who he is, about what he holds dear, about his sexual kinks that are
reflections of who I am. In many of the important ways, Grif is a gloriously
fictionalized version of me.
#10 Not all your
books are available on Amazon due to banning. So where can people follow your
career and buy your books?
Gah! Please don’t
get me started on censorship...I could literally talk for days, LOL! Instead,
allow me to offer my sincere thanks for asking the question. All of my work can
be found at www.JosephLanceTonlet.com.
Thank you,
Joseph, for being here. For writing wonderful thought provoking and emotional
books. I can’t wait to see what you write next!
Honestly,
Meredith, the pleasure has been all mine. Thank you so much for having me.
Review
Wes’ Denial is book two of Joseph Lance Tonlet’s Tease and
Denial series. It’s also the last book in the series. You really HAVE to read book 1
(Grif’s Toy) before this book.
Now, where do I begin with my spoiler free review. We heard
from Grif in book 1. His back story and his present. In Wes’ Denial we get his
back story, his present, and the future of Grif and Wes.
At the end of Grif’s Toy we had questions about Wes. The
same ones Grif himself had and in this book we get all the answers.
Each man has led a very intense life. Some of it is utterly
heartbreaking, other parts are rewarding and fulfilling. Wes and Grif’s love is
powerful and strong. It literally can and does overcome all the obstacles. It’s
the sort of love we all hope to have. Though their lifestyle may not be one you
or I would live; it in no way takes away from the love they share.
Wes’ Denial starts off where Grif’s Toy ends and then does
some time jumping in perfectly appropriate places to explain Wes. It was good
to see he wasn’t or isn’t a perfect man. He has flaws and he survived his whole
life with a weighing guilt that only a man like Grif could lift from him.
I’m thrilled that Joseph wrote the story HE wanted to write.
He didn’t conform to the perfection people have come to expect in their books.
This is Wes and Grif’s life love story. Their whole story. We don’t really ever
get to see a whole love story play out and it was pretty fascinating.
I finished this book at 1 AM locked in my bathroom, sitting
on top of my toilet sobbing into a roll of toilet paper so I wouldn’t wake my
household. I was so impacted by this story to the very end. It’s hard not to
feel gutted in parts.
These two books together are a journey of love, life, and
loss. We all survive until the end but so few of us actually live. But that’s
what Wes and Grif do together. They live.
Beautiful series.
Author Bio
JOSEPH
is a born and raised Southern Californian—with a twenty-year stint of living in
the Midwest. He loves the laid-back lifestyle of San Diego and considers
himself lucky to live where people dream of vacationing.
A lifelong reader of m/m fiction, he began his writing career one
night sitting at his MacBook and has never looked back. He writes to bring the
characters he dreams about to life.
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Giveaway!!!
Thank you again, Meredith, for hosting me...I had such a great time. And, thank you for the stunning reivew...I'm so glad you enjoyed Wes and Grif's stories!
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What an amazing post. I loved the interview and your review is fabulous and spot on, Meredith!
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What a great interview I loved it! And the review was amazing!! I'm in love with Joseph's writing!! And looking forward to the work of Louis and Joseph!! And last.... i so hope to read more of the Brother LaFon in the future because that was a great piece of art xxxxx
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