GayRomLit— or as some refer to it as GRL— truly is the must-attend event for
people who create and celebrate LGBT romance. For those who are unfamiliar with
what GRL is I can try and summarize it. Every year in October (this year it’s
the 17th to the 20th with pre-events on the 16th)
the LGBT community consisting of authors, narrators, readers, and professionals
gather to share in their love of LGBT romance. There are signings, author
lounges, many events, spotlights, it really is hours of fun.
The location
changes every year and on the opening night of each year the spot for the next
year is announced. During this time at
GRL there are two signings. One for Registered Authors and one for Featured
Authors.
At these
signings you can go to the authors’ tables, talk, have them sign swag they
have, books you’ve brought, pick up pre-orders, and they will even sign
something you brought from home.
Lounges are
set up as well these are outside the signing times. Registered authors have one
and featured have two lounges.
There will
also be spotlights with readings, Q&A’s and so much more.
Now until
October 14th Diverse Reader is spotlighting authors that will be at
this years GRL. And if you want to know more about it simply head over to the
site by clicking here:
Now for our
Spotlight Author of the day!
Where to find Aimee
Lounge 1: Thurs, 10/17/19 @12:00–12:45
Lounge 2: Fri, 10/18/19 @12:00–12:45
Storyteller Panel with Layla Reyne and Victoria Sue:
10/17/19 @1:30–2:20 our panel is called A View to a Thrill: Three romantic
suspense authors discuss the tricky balance of writing pulse-pounding romance
and heart-stopping action. We’re planning a unique, interactive experience
without our fans.
Feature Author Signing: Saturday 10:00 AM
What I want readers/fans to focus on this year at GRL:
My favorite thing about GRL is the love and acceptance
you find in abundance. Everyone is free to be themselves without judgment or
reprisal, which isn’t something we always find in our personal lives and
workplace. Experiencing the bonds online is great, but being able to hug a
person who has come to mean so much to you is priceless. I’ve seen friendships
formed and blossom into chosen families at this convention, and it’s a
beautiful thing to witness. So, I want first-timers to go home with a full
heart because they know they’ve found their tribe. And for veteran attendees, I
want them to leave feeling invigorated and refreshed.
I do want to say that GRL is what you make it. There are
many opportunities to socialize and interact with authors, but it’s okay if you
need a quiet minute to unwind and recharge. Many authors and readers are
introverts so the big crowd and hectic pace can be a bit much to take in
sometimes, so I strongly recommend you treat this as a marathon and not a race.
Pace yourself and soak in all the love.
Curl Up and Dye Mysteries: mybook.to/Curl_Up_And_Dye
Snarky, sweet, and sexy romantic suspense series following
Gabe Wyatt, a detective, and Josh Roman, a hair salon owner, in my fictional
town of Blissville, Ohio. Shenanigans aplenty, small-town living, lovable
sidekicks, and chemistry hot enough to singe your hair. Good thing Josh is a
hair Jesus who’s an expert on hair emergencies. Fans of the series wish they
could pack their bags and move to Blissville.
Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7): mybook.to/PrescriptionForLove
What should’ve been an ordinary emergency call turned out
to be something extraordinary.
Wanting to distance himself from his toxic parents, Trent
Love moved to the quaint town of Blissville to begin a new life. What he finds
is blazing chemistry with a hunky fireman who breathes new life into him.
Fearing they’re too different, Tucker attempts to
extinguish the spark between them before it can ignite. How could a simple man
like him compete with Trent’s life of wealth and privilege? Knowing you
shouldn’t want something doesn’t make it go away, and Tucker’s desire for Trent
continues to smolder.
Unwilling to accept their relationship is dead on
arrival, Trent puts his resuscitation skills to good use. All he wants is a
chance to prove he values Tucker’s wealth of character over meaningless
material things. What do you get when you mix fire and oxygen: a five-alarm
fire or a prescription for love?
Trent’s commitment to freeing himself from poisonous ties
kindles a chain of events that have devastating consequences for both men. Is a
relationship forged in fire strong enough to overcome these obstacles or is
their love doomed to be just another bitter pill to swallow?
Beautiful Trauma (Queen City Rogues, #3): mybook.to/Beautiful_Trauma
Does trauma define or motivate a person?
Homeless and rejected, Henry Sullivan arrived on the
doorstep of Ryan’s Place with nothing but the clothes on his back. Life as he
knew it was over. Within those walls, Henry found the encouragement and love
needed to turn hopeless into hopeful. Enrolling for summer classes at his
community college was the first step toward achieving the dreams he thought
were lost to him. There was just one little snag: the professor standing in the
front of the room taught Henry the true meaning of human sexuality.
After a crushing breakup, Professor Ezra Meyer moved to
the Queen City for a fresh start where everything was new—job, home, and
friends. His first challenge: prove the benefits of his biology of human
sexuality course outweighed the controversy. Ezra agreed to teach the class
during the summer semester at a community college associated with his
university to gauge interest. There was just one little problem: Ezra had
personally demonstrated the unit on Sexual Technique and Behaviors with one of
his students.
Random or Fate?
It was supposed to be a harmless hookup on a night when
Henry was celebrating his birthday and Ezra was trying to ease his loneliness.
Fast forward six months later, the attraction blazed hotter than ever, but
acting on it could have dire consequences neither man was willing to risk. Or
were they? Could true love be Henry and Ezra’s ultimate reward, or were they
destined to become just another sad lesson learned?
Beautiful Trauma is a story about triumph over tragedy,
embracing the unexpected, and a reminder that family is more than biology. Are
you looking for a feel-good romance with witty banter, toe-curling passion, and
a story that stays with you long after the final page? Look no further.
Beautiful Trauma is the third book in the Queen City Rogues series but reads as
a standalone book. It contains sexually explicit material and colorful language
and is intended for adults 18 and over.
Wicked Games (Queen City Rogues, #2): mybook.to/Wicked_Games
Ryder Jameson and Lucien Clarke have a complicated past:
Ryder conserves art; Lucien steals it. Their love-hate relationship spans six
years and two continents and has endured multiple heists. Hoping to restore his
tarnished reputation, Ryder returns home to Cincinnati to accept a position at
an acclaimed museum. When Lucien suddenly reappears in Ryder’s life, the
treasure seeker hopes to nab a priceless Shang Dynasty artifact and recapture
Ryder’s jilted heart.
Something more sinister than stolen art is stirring in
the Queen City. Ryder and Lucien must join forces to untangle a web of secrets,
lies, and treachery bigger than either of them expected. Trust won’t come easy,
but they’ll need to rely on each other because pulling the wrong thread could
have deadly consequences.
Is it fate that keeps bringing Ryder and Lucien together,
or are they merely pawns in someone’s wicked games? Will they play for keeps
this time or become collateral damage?
Wicked Games is a second-chance romance filled with
passion, humor, and intrigue. It’s the second book in the Queen City Rogues
series but can be read on its own. Wicked
Games contains mature sexual content intended for readers 18 and older.
Bio and Links
Ever since she was a little girl, Aimee Nicole Walker
entertained herself with stories that popped into her head. Now she gets paid
to tell those stories to other people. She wears many titles—wife, mom, and
animal lover are just a few of them. Her absolute favorite title is champion of
the happily ever after. Love inspires everything she does, music keeps her sane, and coffee is the magic
elixir that fuels her day.
I use the linktree feature to keep all my links in one
place: https://linktr.ee/AimeeNicoleWalker
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