What would you do if you were a homosexual in a country where being gay is severely frowned upon and considered a taboo? What is the ultimate price to pay if you were different, gay? Lagos playboy, son of an ex-beauty Queen; and sole heir to the Johnson fortune, Henry Johnson, is facing a stunning controversy because of his sexual orientation . . . He loves men, yet the thought disgusts him and throws him into turmoil, that is, until he encounters Phoenix, a bisexual male stripper and … [Read more...] about Behind Closed Doors by Kingsley Adrian Banks
Edge of Desperation by Nat Kennedy
Edge of Desperation by Nat Kennedy Assistant Professor Reggie Wolfe has simple goals: to help his engineering students succeed and to stop male Wielders from falling into Taint without drawing attention from the Bureau of Wielder Services. A select few can Wield the Nerve of the World. Women Wielders do so freely, without any repercussions. For men, it's another story. They fight Taint and Corruption for the same power. Reggie's easy life upends when Kyle, a young male Wielder, lands at his … [Read more...] about Edge of Desperation by Nat Kennedy
Interview with Author – Nina Schluntz
About Nina Schluntz: Nina Schluntz is a native to rural Nebraska. In her youth, she often wrote short stories to entertain her friends. Those ideas evolved into the novels she creates today. Her husband continues to ensure her stories maintain a touch of realism as she delves in the science fiction and fantasy realm. And their kitty, a rescued Abyssinian, is always willing to stay up late to provide inspiration. What inspires you to write? My fallback authors are Stephen King and Dean … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nina Schluntz
Interview with Author – David Greene
About David Greene: My creative interests have changed over time from film to photography to writing and theater. At the University of Michigan, I wrote and directed a feature length film, Pamela and Ian, in which the characters grapple with the realization that they are shadows of light projected onto a screen, and that the film must end. After college, I shot a series of large-format black and white photographs of men and women who subvert gender roles. My solo show, Shameless, was exhibited … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – David Greene
The Vanishing of Owen Taylor by Kyle Michel Sullivan
Was it murder? Suicide? Or did Owen Taylor vanish to avoid prosecution for rape? Everyone had their own idea, but the only note he left behind was sent to his nephew, Jacob Blaine, in Denmark ... which was crazy, because Owen knew Jake was currently living in the States. Of course, this happened at the worst possible time for Jake. He was helping his lover, Antony, fight bogus criminal charges; his estranged, anti-gay mother was battling cancer; his job in Copenhagen wanted him to return there … [Read more...] about The Vanishing of Owen Taylor by Kyle Michel Sullivan
Interview with Author – Rob Kaufman
About Rob Kaufman: As a child, I was always fascinated by the stories recited by those around me and the words used to tell them. As I got older, my need to tell my own stories grew, as did my ability to share them in exciting and captivating ways. However, I wanted to share more than just stories. My primary desire was to create characters with whom people could relate, while at the same time bringing them through a journey from which most would crumble. I feel that my degree in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rob Kaufman
The Picture of Cool by Laurie Boris @LaurieBoris
This book is bargain priced from 07/31/2014 until 07/31/2016 Television producer Charlie Trager spends his days working with beautiful women on a daytime talk show. But underneath his cool façade, there’s a hollow spot in his heart, waiting for the right man to ease his loneliness. Then he meets the show’s next guest, a handsome young politician with a bad case of nerves—and a secret that could turn both their lives upside down. (Short novella: 14,000 words) Targeted Age Group: 17+ Book … [Read more...] about The Picture of Cool by Laurie Boris @LaurieBoris
