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#BookstoreRomanceDay 2019 at the Harvard Bookstore

Posted on August 18, 2019 by ctan

I’m just back from a really fun night at the Harvard Bookstore thanks to a lively and uplifting panel discussion on romance of all flavors, held to celebr...

InVocation, an art installation by Midori

Posted on August 8, 2019 by ctan

Today I was inspired to ship off this ancient, grungy Mac keyboard (see photo) that has been gathering dust and grime in my office for over 20 years. I’m ...

Last chance to buy or download SILK THREADS! Cutoff: 4/17

Posted on April 12, 2019 by ctan

Okay, folks, the time has come! At end of day on April 17th we will be closing the ordering portal on SILK THREADS! So you have until then to purchase paperback...

Writing the Other: Conflict and Inclusion Panel Discussion Recap from #ICFA40

Posted on March 16, 2019 by ctan

Writing the Other: Conflict and Inclusion ICFA 40 Panel with JR Richard, Keffy Kehrli, Usman Malik, K. Tempest Bradford, Nisi Shawl This panel did not have a de...

G. Willow Wilson guest of honor remarks at #ICFA40

Posted on March 14, 2019 by ctan

I’m in Orlando for the International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts (ICFA, pronounced “ick-fah”) where today the guest of honor, G. W...

Seeking stories from authors & beta readers about incorporating feedback, critique

Posted on April 18, 2018 by ctan

So I’m teaching a couple of writers workshops coming up, and I’ll be talking about the various kinds of feedback and critique writers can, should, a...

The #ICFA39 Panel on Power & Politics in SF/Fantasy/Horror

Posted on March 16, 2018 by ctan

I’m live-blogging this from the writers panel on Power & Politics at ICFA 39 (International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts: Orlando, FL). Whe...

WATCH POINT blog tour & giveaway wrapup!

Posted on November 14, 2017 by ctan

It’s been a blast launching WATCH POINT, my gay Navy SEAL abduction romance, and I would like to thank all the blogs and sites that featured the book, rev...

Researching Settings in WATCH POINT gay Navy SEAL romance

Posted on November 9, 2017 by ctan

There are only two main settings in WATCH POINT, my gay Navy SEAL romance. One is the mansion of the billionaire Aiden Milford where he lives with his son Chase...

But how much research do you need for a Navy SEAL romance?

Posted on November 8, 2017 by ctan

A writing buddy of mine asked, after I’d read my fifth or sixth book on the subject, “But how much research do you need to do to write a Navy SEAL r...

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My cell phone is 617-290-9043, and I can also receive text messages there. I usually do not pick up the phone if I do not recognize the number, so text first if you want to see if I am available.

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    • Free Reads
    • Tarot
  • Publications
    • Audiobooks
    • Bent for Leather
    • Geek Actually
    • Mind Games
    • Secrets of a Rock Star series
    • Short Stories
    • The Binge Watcher’s Guide to the Harry Potter Films (An Unofficial Companion)
    • The Magic University Series
    • The Prince’s Boy series & serial
    • The Struck by Lightning Series
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    • The Velderet
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