July 23, 2010

More Than Mortal by J.T. Marie

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More Than Mortal
by J.T. Marie

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Ancient Egypt. The hero Thelios returns to Bubastis with a new bride, whose beauty is said to rival Isis. Young Dendera doesn't believe the rumors and must see for herself. But a chance encounter with a stray feline leaves Dendera with a vision ... and she senses there is more to the lovely Sanura than meets the eye. She's sure the woman has been tricked into the marriage, and she must call on the gods of Egypt -- and defy them, if needed -- to set the captive free.

Note: This story appears in the print collection Bones of the Sea and Other Stories.

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Windows by J.M. Snyder

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Windows
by J.M. Snyder

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Thom is down on love, having walked in on his lover with "a friend" and caught them doing the nasty. After he kicks said lover out, he writes off men for good. Then Bradley moves in next door, so flaming he’s practically on fire, and Thom can’t help but notice. Especially when Bradley seems to be quite the exhibitionist, having sex with his boyfriend in front of the bedroom windows, and getting frisky with another guy out back in his pool.

Suddenly Thom finds himself in the precarious position of voyeur, and he knows Bradley knows he’s watching. He even suspects Bradley might be deliberately flaunting his sexuality for Thom’s benefit. He doesn’t need another cheating lover, but how long can he resist Bradley’s advances?

This story appears in my print collection Eight.

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Turn the Tables by J.M. Snyder

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Turn the Tables
by J.M. Snyder

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A Vic and Matt Story

Vic shares a very special relationship with his long-time lover, Matt. Like any couple, they have fallen into a set routine and each knows where he stands with the other. But turning the tables now and then is a good way to spice things up again. Especially in the bedroom.

This story was written as a free download for my monthly newsletter, but I know a lot of fans of this series don't necessarily visit my site on a regular basis. So I've decided to make this hot little story available for sale to those who love these guys as much as I do!

In this story, there are no references to Vic's super powers or the special bond Matt shares with his lover, so if you haven't read any of my other Vic and Matt stories, you can still enjoy this one.

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Karl's Italian Adventure by Terry O'Reilly

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Karl's Italian Adventure
by Terry O'Reilly

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Karl Simons, a fifty-one-year-old introverted and shy geography/history teacher, finally takes the plunge and goes on an academic tour of Italy. The first stop is Florence and La Galleria dell’Acciademia, the home of Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, The David. Upon viewing the work of art, Karl begins to sense strong emotions for and connection to the statue that he cannot explain. Just before leaving the tribuna, Karl turns back to gaze once more on The David and makes a wish.

When he returns to his hotel, the place is abuzz with excitement. Unable to understand Italian, he proceeds to his room. There he finds Antonio, a naked young man, laying on his bed. Why is the man there? Where did he come from?

On learning the answers to these and other questions, Karl realizes his life will never be quite the same ever again.

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July 21, 2010

Call for Submissions

JMS Books LLC is a new small press catering to fans of queer eroticromance as well as a variety of other genres. We publish in print and electronic formats, and our royalty rates are very competitive ~ among the best in e-publishing.

We are looking for fresh, new voices in the following fiction genres:

  • CONTEMPORARY - stories set in modern day without any fantastical or paranormal elements
  • FANTASY - all subgenres, including urban fantasy, high fantasy, epics, magic, superhero, mythology, fairy tales, legends, etc.
  • GAY - stories in any subgenre whose focus is a loving relationship between consenting, adult men
  • HISTORICAL - stories set in any era before Stonewall 
  • HORROR - stories intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify (no vampires, werewolves, or shifters)
  • HUMOR – stories in any subgenre with humorous elements which are the driving focus of the plot
  • INTERRACIAL - stories with characters of different races in a relationship
  • LESBIAN - stories in any subgenre whose focus is a loving relationship between consenting, adult women
  • MILITARY/WAR – stories in any subgenre with military characters or set during wartime
  • NON-FICTION - please query
  • POETRY - please query
  • SCIENCE FICTION - all subgenres, including futuristic, space opera, time travel, alternate reality/history, utopia or dystopia, etc.
  • TRANSGENDER - stories in any subgenre whose focus is a loving relationship between consenting, adult characters who identify with the gender other than the one with which they were born, including intersexual, transsexual, transvestite, and gender-queer characters
  • YOUNG ADULT – stories in any subgenre aimed at readers between the ages of 14-18 
For full submission guidelines visit our site at http://www.jms-books.com.

July 14, 2010

VR Palace by J.M. Snyder

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VR Palace
by J.M. Snyder

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In a future where pleasure is bought in virtual reality parlors, one man creates the perfect lover. Spun from binary code, everything he could want in a boy except real ... or is he?

Be forewarned: this story is different from what you're used to reading. It's in the second person POV, the present tense, and contains two nameless characters.

Welcome to a world where pleasure is bought and sold in virtual reality parlors. Where customers can fashion a computerized fantasy playmate who is always willing and caters to their every sexual desire. Where reality blurs between worlds, and the only thing you can believe in is love ...

This story appears in my print collection Other Worlds Than These.

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The Warrior Within by J.T. Marie

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The Warrior Within
by J.T. Marie

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The Order of the Soul has been disbanded for years, the sisterhood of the Warriors scattered to the winds. But when Makena wished to learn the Warrior's Way, Jhyssa took the young neophyte under her tutelage.

Now the impossible has happened ~ war has broken out in the land, and the battlecry sounds once more. Will Makena heed the Warrior's teachings or seek her own way?

Note: This story appears in the print collection Bones of the Sea and Other Stories.

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July 9, 2010

July Sale ~ 50% off all our titles at Smashwords!

If you're wanting to catch up on any of my titles, OR if you're interested in checking out the titles published by me under my new publishing company JMS Books LLC, please visit Smashwords, where for the month of July, all our titles listed there are 50% off!

Just use the code SWS50 at checkout to take advantage of this promotion! It ends July 30th, so there's still plenty of time to get some great summer reads at a good deal!

Here's the link again! Thanks for reading!

July 2, 2010

Something About Trevor by Drew Hunt

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Something About Trevor
by Drew Hunt

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Paul Harrison is completely straight. His house will not flood again. And gay men don’t play cricket. Eventually Paul will find out just how incorrect these preconceived notions are.

When the river overflows its banks, Paul is forced to find temporary accommodation. The only practical suggestion comes from Trevor, an out and proud work colleague. Despite Paul’s hesitancy regarding Trevor’s offer of hospitality, he accepts and soon grows to admire Trevor, his humanity, his determination, and his abilities with a cricket ball.

In order to protect his fragile emotions, Trevor keeps people at a distance by wearing gaudy clothing and behaving outrageously. He had no way of knowing that doing the right thing by offering Paul his spare room will lead to such a big change in his life.

A tenuous connection develops between the two men. But misunderstandings and in-born prejudices threaten to derail their growing friendship. Things get even more complicated when Gary, Trevor’s ex-lover, shows up.

Can Trevor learn to trust again? Will Paul listen to his heart and discover that, despite first impressions, there’s just something about Trevor he can’t deny?