Hello Hello Hello!!! Wow! I am so loving this week of giveaways! These authors are so freaking awesome! ALL THE GIVEAWAYS! Pretty cool, right? I love that each authors pours out their love of this genre and community in their answer. Today’s group of authors are just as terrific! Today we have: M.A. Church, Jack L. Pyke, Addison Albright, Charli Coty, S.C. Wynne, Lynn Michaels, Susan Reeves, Kasia Bacon, Ruby Moone, and Tinnean! They answer the same question and giveaway some awesome prizes!
If you are just joining us; every day is a new group of authors and a new set of giveaways. Here’s the links to the last three days:
So, check these peoples out and enjoy!
What does this genre mean to me?
Love, acceptance, and freedom to be yourself. That’s just a few of the reasons I love this community. I’ve made so many great friends through the years—people who had been there for me at some of the most horrible time ever. There have been good times and bad, but watching people in this community pull together to help is a beautiful thing. It’s something the world, as a whole, need to take lessons on. Especially in this political climate.
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Giveaway: $10.00 Amazon gift card
What does this genre mean to me?
My lord, this m/m genre, its community—all the authors, readers, reviewers, photographers, cover artist, editors—they’re a mad bunch! Always ready to talk, to goof off, to get downright serious, share highs, lows, loves, and laughs, not to mention the politics! And that energy injects itself into the writing: you feel it, that spark that wants to carry on sharing those highs, lows, loves, and laughs all over again until it spills onto the page.
I write to get that darkness v lighter shade of life down on paper, and I write very, very dark, but those feelings are molded from being part of a community who are, well—always there to talk, to goof off, to get downright serious, share highs, lows, loves, and laughs. It takes away the bad that can drag you down at times, but then they’re a caring, softhearted bunch too.
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Giveaway: Ebook of both Don’t books one and two
What does this genre mean to me?
We live in a world where discrimination and violence against the LGBT community is still, even in this age of information, a daily occurrence. It’s uplifting to be part of a community where diversity is encouraged and celebrated. I’m moved by the growing number of people who are captivated by stories of LGBTQI+ couples (and beyond) sharing adventures, facing down bigotry, bolstering each other through thick and thin, stumbling through life, and finding love. As a writer of M/M romance, I like to think I’m contributing in some small way toward helping people open their minds and their hearts to the reality of same sex attraction, tenderness, and devotion.
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Giveaway: Bundle giveaway: (INTERNATIONAL) Signed print copy of: ’Til Death Do Us Part (print format includes follow-up short story, From This Day Forward)
Signed print copy of: To Love and To Cherish
Signed print copy of: Snapshots
What does this genre mean to me?
When I was a baby queer (way back in the day) the only LGBTQ+ characters I ever found in books were the villains, or dead by the end of the story—and even those weren’t easy to find. The simple fact that LGBTQ+ fiction has grown to include stories with happy endings for everyone under the rainbow makes me ridiculously happy. That would be enough, but finding a place where me and my odd characters and stories are accepted—where I can hang out with other LGBTQ+ authors, editors, artists, and allies—that means the world to me. It took half a lifetime, but I’ve finally found my tribe and I love you all.
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Giveaway: Reader’s choice any Charli Coty or Charley Descoteaux book. (US can have it in paperback or ebook International ebook form)
What does this genre mean to me?
I find this community to be a lot like a family. Families fight. Families love each other. Families don’t always see things exactly the same way. Uncle Fred may love bright Hawaiian shirts while others find them gauche. But because we share common goals and affection for one another we somehow push through and reconnect. I know so many of my friends in the LGBT community are terrified by the recent election. It is scary. We made so much progress and now it feels like ten steps back. But that’s how life is sometimes, and so long as we hold our ground, we’ll move forward again. Let’s lock arms and stand firm. Let’s not back down. Because I may not love Uncle Fred’s shirt, but I sure do love Uncle Fred.
I find this community to be a lot like a family. Families fight. Families love each other. Families don’t always see things exactly the same way. Uncle Fred may love bright Hawaiian shirts while others find them gauche. But because we share common goals and affection for one another we somehow push through and reconnect. I know so many of my friends in the LGBT community are terrified by the recent election. It is scary. We made so much progress and now it feels like ten steps back. But that’s how life is sometimes, and so long as we hold our ground, we’ll move forward again. Let’s lock arms and stand firm. Let’s not back down. Because I may not love Uncle Fred’s shirt, but I sure do love Uncle Fred.
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Giveaway: One winner can choose any 3 ebooks from my collection
What does this genre mean to me?
I never thought I’d write in the MM Romance genre when I started writing. In fact, I didn’t know there WAS such a thing, but since I’ve discovered it, I haven’t looked back. I’ve become closer to the community and myself over the past few years, learning much about both. I’ve been so happy to be part of it all. I’ve contributed where I can, including the Love Is Love poetry anthology to help the Orlando Night Club victims. That tragedy hit too close to home, as one of my friends in Orlando personally knew several of the victims, as he lives in that area. The shooting shook me up, but also made me proud to be a part of something bigger than myself. Even if it is in a small way, I’m thrilled to be able to share the love, and to do it by focusing on what I love doing best. #LoveIsLove
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Giveaway: ARC ebook copy of Holeshot 2
What does this genre mean to me?
I stumbled into this genre and community almost by accident and it has completely changed my life. For me it's reinforced the old adage that everything happens for a reason and exactly when it's meant to. What I needed was somewhere to feel safe and accepted, supported, be able to talk and learn about things that I was interested in and passionate about. I found all this in spades and I believe I've found my people. There is so much love and support it restores my faith in humanity on a daily basis.
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Giveaway: $10.00 Amazon gift card & ebook Submerged
What does this genre mean to me?
LGBT+ Romance is special to me. I see it as a diverse platform that offers interesting sub-genres and various points of view. I appreciate that some books in this genre are politically engaged and carry important social messages. Above all, though, romance focuses on the intricacies of human nature, which is a subject that fascinates me. Reading and writing sex comes as an added bonus.
Having been asked, “What the hell made you interested in romance?” on numerous occasions by people who wrinkle their noses in distaste at the last word, it feels good to share a connection with the community. I’ve encountered many creative, like-minded people amongst the readers, bloggers and authors. I’ve found friends to discuss books with. A special few have become, in fact, a part of my daily existence. And for all that, I’m grateful.
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Giveaway: ebook of The Poison Within
What does this genre mean to me?
I feel so incredibly lucky to have found the m/m genre and community of writers and readers. I have been involved for less than a year, and in that time I have read some stunning books and short stories, met some amazing people both on and off line, and found endless support when I’ve needed it. Like any family there are ups and downs, but at the heart of it there are fabulous, talented people who are witty, warm, welcoming and caring. People who will give you their time, expertise and a virtual hug whenever you need it. People who don’t care what colour of the rainbow you are, just what you bring and that you care and share in return. It’s like being in the best gang in the world!
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Giveaway: The Wrong Kind of Angel ebook
What does this genre mean to me?
I first started writing MM because I found the genre satisfying. No unexpected pregnancies! And who wouldn’t love boys kissing boys? As it turned out, too many. I’m about the most clueless person you could hope to meet. Back in the day, I had no idea same-sex marriage wasn’t allowed. (Why not? Who was it hurting?) I thought some religions (not all, I’m not that clueless) were more welcoming to the gay community. Learning how much hostility these men and women faced, and still face, simply because of the person they loved, is very disheartening. The MM writing community has welcomed me (a straight, white woman) and given me the opportunity to share my stories. If anything I write can bring pleasure or even enlightenment, (one can but dream) I’ll feel I’ve repaid them in some measure.
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Giveaway: I’ll be giving away a free ebook Spy vs. Spook, which contains the first three Spy vs. Spook novels, Houseboat on the Nile, Not My Spook!, and Forever, the novella The Start of a Beautiful Friendship, and The Light in Your Eyes duology, Pick Up the Pieces and Foolish Me.
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ReplyDeleteI got quite a number from this year only; there's the new Josh Lanyon's Fair Chance, Cat Sebastian's The Lawrence Browne Affair, Anyta Sunday's True Colors and Tal Bauer's Executive Office series.
ReplyDeleteI love Josh Lanyon's books and Charlie Cochet and so many more. I am so sorry I cannot follow on twitter. I am at my limit and no one follows back. That is OK. I would not follow me anyway.
ReplyDeleteA few of my many favorites: Nothing Special series by A.E. Via, anything by Sandrine Gasq Dion, Desdemona Darkly by Mathew Ortiz as well as his series with the triplets (The Butcher, The Baker, and the Custom Bike Maker), so many by Cardeno C including Perfect Imperfections...
ReplyDeleteDamon Suede's HOT HEAD, Eden Winters' DIVERSION, Clare London's SAY A LITTLE PRAYER, Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths' WILL AND PATRICK WAKE UP MARRIED SERIES, Lynn Lorenz's THE BEST VACATION THAT NEVER WAS, and a bunch by Tara Lain (to name but a few)!
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There are so many great books. I love E. Davies, Sloane Kennedy, Lucy Lennox, A.E. Via. I can go on.
ReplyDeleteSooooo many. Anything by Charlie Cochet, Tj Klune, Nr Walker, Rj Scott, Amber Kell, Stormy Glenn, A.E. Via and lots more.
ReplyDeletesoooo many! THIRDS series, Cut and Run series, Temptation series, SPECTR series, Tameness of the Wolf series, Cubi series, Chronicles of an Earned series, Kai Gracen series, Beautiful Monsters series, Nice Guy series, Beacon Hill Sorcerer series, Protectors series
ReplyDeleteMy favourites at this moment "BOATK" series by T J Klune "Thirds" Series by Charlie Cochet, "Imago" by N R Walker,"If I Must" and "The Do-over" by Amy Lane "End Street Detective Ageny" R J Scott and Amber Kell. And lots more!
ReplyDeleteway to many to name but AE Via, Nicole Edwards, Sloan Kennedy are my favorites
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post and week. Some favs are Road Less Traveled, Nightrunner series, Benjamin Justice series, Narc series.-
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I have so many favourites... Muscling Through by JL Merrow, The THIRDS series by Charlie Cochet, The Adrien English series by Josh Lanyon, Axel's Pub by Kim Dare...
ReplyDeleteMy all time favourite book is also about a gay couple: "The Catch Trap" by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
ReplyDeleteI also have too many to name; some of my favorite authors: Rhys Ford, Charlie Cochet, Heidi Cullinan, Marie Sexton, Garrett Leigh
ReplyDeleteI have so many. Anatomy of Perfection, The Power Exchange series and Long Fall of Night by AJ Rose; The lost and Founds series by Edmond Manning, To Love and to Cherish by Addison Albright, Step by Step by KC Wells.
ReplyDeleteI have loved so many books that I have read. But my favorite series of them all is Jordan L. Hawk's Whyborne & Griffin. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove TJ Klune's At First Sight series and The Lightning-Struck Heart, Mary Calmes' Change of Heart and A Matter of Time series as well as KJ Charles' A Charm of Magpies series.
ReplyDeleteI love the Thirds series. colby69@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteOh man that's a tough there are soooo many! But to pick a few:
ReplyDeleteThe Phoenix and Cowboy series from CJ Bishop
The Curl Up and Dye Mysteries from Aimee Nicole Walker
A Protectors series from Sloane Kennedy
The Weight of It All - NR Walker
Collars & Cuffs series by KC Wells & Parker Williams
Valor on the Move by Keira Andrews
I read all things Rhys Ford, Amy Lane and Mary Calmes. And too many more to list...
ReplyDeleteToo many to name. In keeping with the LGBTQ theme, and what I've read recently... "Finding You, Finding Me," by Bailey Queen, is the first to come to mind.
ReplyDeleteI have way too many favorite to pick just one. Favorite MM authors are Annabeth Albert, DJ Jamison, AM Arthur, Victoria Sue, Pandora Pine, AE Ryecart, Anyta Sunday, AD Ellis and many others.
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ReplyDeleteMercy Celeste
JT Cheyanne
Stormy Glenn
Angel Martinez
These are a few off the top of my head.
Anything by Mary Calmes, Andrew Grey, Brendon Witt, Mercy Celeste, AM Arthur, Rhys Ford... my list goes on <3
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