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Posted on November 17, 2015 by ctan

Many of you know me as a writer of BDSM-themed fiction. In fact my very first published story was called “Telepaths Don’t Need Safewords.” To encourage readers to join my newsletter email list, I’m giving away a copy of the ebook EDGE PLAYS, which collects all the stories/novellas set in the same universe as that…

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Hyper Local: The Native Harvest of Damon Baehrel

Posted on November 13, 2015 by ctan

I’ve had the immense privilege to eat with some of the great chefs of the world. Some of them even came out of the kitchen to speak with us, like Carme Ruscalleda at Restaurant Sant Pau (three Michelin stars) and Fina Puigdevall of Les Cols (two stars). Many, including those two, go to great lengths…

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Launch Day: Daron's Guitar Chronicles Volume Eight! (price goes up 11/11!)

Posted on November 9, 2015 by ctan

And here it is! The latest volume of Daron’s Guitar Chronicles is live! This is volume eight of the ongoing web serial, which is collected into ebooks as each arc of character development is completed. Volume 8 runs 78,000 words the ebook edition is $2.99 for the next 24 hours! Then the price will jump…

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Chat live with Daron (and Cecilia Tan) on November 10th

Posted on November 3, 2015 by ctan

Spread the word: this time next week I’ll be prepping for two live chats to celebrate the release of Daron’s Guitar Chronicles: Book Eight. From 8-9pm eastern on Tuesday November 10, Daron & I will chat with fans in the chat room on the DGC website itself: https://daron.ceciliatan.com and then from 9-10pm I’ll be doing…

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Recipe: Almond Bourbon Ginger Apple Crisp aka what to do when you don't like apples

Posted on October 29, 2015 by ctan

Almond Bourbon Ginger Apple Crisp by Cecilia Tan Here’s another “what to do with seasonal harvest ingredients” recipe. This one is the result of me trying to find a recipe for a cooked apple dessert that I would actually like. I don’t like cooked apple desserts very much, and I only like some varieties of…

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Meet Axel Hawke: Hero of rock star romance TAKING THE LEAD by Cecilia Tan

Posted on October 19, 2015 by ctan

On January 26th 2016 my new series, Secrets of a Rock Star, will launch. Each book in the series will feature a different member of the band The Rough, starting with Axel Hawke, the lead singer. As a preview to the series, I thought I’d share my visual references for Axel. Axel was an “army…

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Cover reveal for Daron's Guitar Chronicles Volume 8! Gay web serial collected

Posted on October 15, 2015 by ctan

Thank you to everyone taking part in the Daron’s Guitar Chronicles: Volume Eight cover reveal! (Looking at you Gay Book Reviews and Reading Past My Bedtime!) This is volume eight of the ongoing web serial, which is collected into ebooks as each arc of character development is completed. Volume 8 runs 78,000 words and is…

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Cecilia Tan's "Why I Write Bisexual Romance" now live on HuffPo for Queer Romance Month

Posted on October 9, 2015 by ctan

First of all, did you know it’s Queer Romance Month? It is. This is the second year I’ve been part of QRM and I heart it heartily. Check out all the many wonderful essays and blogs and giveaways at QueerRomanceMonth.com. As part of the shindig, my essay “Why I Write Bisexual Romance” went live yesterday…

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Xan West: Kinkster scribe of viscerally thinky erotica

Posted on October 6, 2015 by ctan

I’m very pleased to host Xan West, whose new book SHOW YOURSELF TO ME is this season’s “must read” BDSM book. I’ve known Xan for years through leather/BDSM activism circles as well as queer writing circles. If this interview doesn’t convince you to give Xan’s work a try, you can read a story from the…

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Daron's Guitar Chronicles Book EIGHT up for pre-order!

Posted on September 30, 2015 by ctan

I’m pleased to announce that Volume Eight of Daron’s Guitar Chronicles will be released in ebook and paperback on November 10th! I’m trying something new: pre-orders will be at $2.99 and on the first day, and then it will go up to $5.99! So get it for half price by ordering it right away! Pre-orders…

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How to contact me:

Bluesky is the social media I frequent most: @ceciliatan.com

If you wish to hire me to write for you or book a speaking engagement, email me at ctan.writer@gmail.com.

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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