There were three reasons it was so fabulous. First, more authors and publishers sent me materials and books than ever before, which made for a dynamic table. Even when the same visitors wandered by more than once, the contents on the table had changed and they stopped to browse and chat a second or third time. Second, the energy was incredible. The ( Read more... )

Hi all,

Over on the gay historicals review site Speak Its Name, erastes  has organized a print and ebook swap in honor of Pride month!

Authors and readers have open threads offering LEGAL downloads and print copies of books they are willing to share, and commenters to threads offer something of theirs in exchange.

See the details here and explore the dozens ( Read more... )

It's another snowy day here in the wilds of central New England and I'm just about to take up my shovel to do battle with the drifts. I'd much rather stay indoors with a hot mug of something and a good book. What a perfect time for Torquere Press to offer a sale.

Here are the details: "It's a winter wonderland out there! So we're offering 15% off ( Read more... )

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Last week I begged for help in turning this journal into something readers would relish, and am very grateful to all the kind folks who offered up suggestions, insights, pet peeves, and the like.

As promised, I fed the names of all commenters into The Hat (a bit of random draw software) and the winner of a $5 Torquere Press gift certificate is:


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Hi all,

sydmcginley  and I are chatting over at the Erotic Writers of GLBT promo group, where we're hosting an Academic Theme Day!

Come on over. We've got a contest running (winner gets a $5 Torquere Press gift certificate).


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I'm embarrassed to tell you how long it took me to set up, but I've finally got an introductory page up at the new GLBT Bookshelf wiki.

If you haven't heard of this wiki yet, it's the brainchild of author Mel Keegan (mkeegan ) and is worth a look.  Remember that it's very new and a work in progress. The more folks get involved, the more powerful it will be ( Read more... )

I'll be one of the multitudes at Literary Nymphs' Memorial day m/m chat.  Come on by!

Just a sampling of the authors on tap: Kayelle Allen, Maura Anderson,Mickie B. Ashling, Victor J. Banis, Jeanne Barrack, Laura Baumbach, AlexBeecroft, Lee Benoit, Mychael Black, Ally Blue, TC Blue, Pat Brown, JamesBuchanan, J.M. Colail, Jason Edding, Erastes, Catt ( Read more... )

I and my writer's group, LIMINAL INK, are chatting over at Beth Wylde's Yahoo group all day today.  We've got all sorts of fun planned, including snips from current and forthcoming work, Winter Holiday silliness, and a contest, so come on over! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bethwylde/


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