Tag: Gay
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Body at Buccaneer’s Bay by Josh Lanyon
Dead Men Tell No Tales. Mystery Bookshop owner Ellery Page and Police Chief Jack Carson are diving for the legendary pirate galleon Blood Red Rose when they discover an old-fashioned diver’s suit, water-damaged and encrusted with barnacles. Further examination reveals the 20th Century suit contains a 21st Century body. Who was the mysterious diver? No…
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Tim Te Maro and the Alphabet Book Club podcast
Today’s post is centred around an LGBTQ YA novel set in a magical boarding school, a podcast catch up about the book itself (with guests including the author and me!), and the Alphabet Book Club who do such great work getting books like this out to Kiwis! Tim Te Maro and the Subterranean Heartsick Blues…
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Free gay romcom short story: Big Decisions and Empty Stomachs
A brand new short story, and I’m giving it away for free! At just 7,000 words, this little gay romcom will keep you amused for a good 20–30 minutes. And if you like what you’re reading, there’s a whole bunch more to the story ready and waiting for you! Surrounded by family, this short story…
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Recent reads and TV: royalty, reflections, romance, and hilarity
I’ve enjoyed some fantastic books and TV shows recently, so I thought I’d pull together a couple of each that really stood out for me. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston British royalty, American politics, celebrities, secrets, and big gay dramas. This book is so much fun! It’s been floating near the top of…
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July 2022 book spotlights
I’ve teamed up with four individual authors and two big groups of authors to help promote each others’ books this month. Check them out below and let me know how you go! If you want to be sure not to miss future giveaways / book sales, jump on my mailing list which goes out once…
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Free gay romcom short story: Squat Lifts and Smashed Avocado
A brand new short story, and I’m giving it away for free! At just 6,000 words, this little gay romcom will keep you amused for a good 20–30 minutes. And if you like what you’re reading, there’s a whole bunch more to the story ready and waiting for you! See what the boys get up…
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Cover design voting results: Squat Lifts and Smashed Avocado
Arthur and his mates are at the gym, then out for brunch – a typical catch up. Arthur hasn’t told them he’s gay. He’d thought he was comfortable in the closet… But with events conspiring against him, it’s getting increasingly awkward in there! This is a prequel short story, kicking off Arthur’s tale just a…
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Wynd Book Two – The Secret of the Wings
A fantastical world of myth and magic, a boy with a secret, his best friend, the castle groundskeeper’s hunky son, a prickly prince, mysterious enemies, and a dangerous quest. Wynd Book Two: The Secret of the Wings is heartfelt, thrilling, and beautifully illustrated. I adored this second volume even more than the first! Written by…
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