For obvious reasons… just had to share the cover design of my next book with you all… Thumbnail size: It’s a BDSM novella called “Royal Treatment” which is a prequel to Telepaths Don’t Need Safewords. It will be out soon from Torquere Press in their “Highball” line. Yes, that’s meant to be Arshan on the…
Okay, it’s official, I’m launching DARON’S GUITAR CHRONICLES. It’s a serialized novel that never would have worked as a traditional print novel because it was too long. It’s a coming of age story, a coming out story, and a period piece about the 1980s. It’s sex, drugs, and rock and roll from the point of…
Yeah, hi, so she and I have been arguing over who is going to write these liner notes and I won. For once. God, these authors, you’d think they wanted to control everything. I might let her write some later. I won’t jump in with these too often because after all you’re supposed to be…
Couldn’t help but notice that my best-selling books for Kindle right now are the ones that seem most appropriate for the Halloween season. Two anthologies I edited last year are at the top of the list: Like Crimson Droplets (vampires) is at number one, with Like An Animal (werewolves) at number two. Coming in third,…
My upcoming speaking engagements… I’ll be in Provincetown next Saturday (Women’s Week) doing a couple of things supporting the Lesbian Cowboys books I’m in. Several editors and contributors to recent Cleis Press erotic anthologies will be on hand at : Saturday, October 17, 12:30 PM Gabriel’s 102 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Reading with other…
I’m always juggling a lot of projects. That’s the life of a freelancer. Right now though I am actually late turning in book two of the Magic University series, which is not my normal way of operating. But in this case the publisher has actually rejiggered their production schedule some since the contract was signed,…
So I’ve installed a plugin that detects if someone visits this blog with a mobile device such as an iPhone or Blackberry. I’ve tested it for iPhone myself and it works nicely! Anyone else out there have other devices who can tell me how it looks for you all? There’s also an easy link to…
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the worldwide premier episode of The Inkwell (www.blogtalkradio.com/theinkwell) — an exciting, entertaining, and informative radio program dedicated to helping writers achieve success — will feature authors I.G. Frederick and Cecilia Tan as well as publisher Paul Beidler of Fanny Press. The Inkwell is presented by The SpeakEasy Cafe (https://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakeasycafe) open mic…
“As a member of the Outer Alliance, I advocate for queer speculative fiction and those who create, publish and support it, whatever their sexual orientation and gender identity. I make sure this is reflected in my actions and my work.” This is the Pride statement of a recently formed group called the Outer Alliance. Today…
Time to write this recipe down before I forget it.
Eggplant Sausage Pasta Sauce
aka another great way to use up what comes from our farm shares
3 greek lamb sausages
cubed eggplant, one big mixing bowl’s worth (probably 2 regular sized eggplants)
3 small onions
3 cloves garlic
3 medium to large tomatoes, or a can of diced including juice
fresh basil and parsley
a few fennel seeds
balsamic vinegar
olive oil
a green or red bell pepper (optional)
Preheat oven to 425… (click post title to read entire thing)
