Winona Wilder's World

Scavenger Hunt—Win a Kindle!!

2012-02-22T11:23:00.001-08:00

This March will mark the 2nd anniversary of my first published book! A lot has happened in those two years, and I couldn't be more thankful for where I am right now.

To help me celebrate, some of my great friends are going to join me in holding a scavenger hunt. The prize is an Amazon Kindle! Each of these friends has a new or upcoming release, so be sure to take a look around their blogs and websites when looking for the hidden icon.

You have to find the key to your heart:

The above icon will be hidden at the websites/blogs below starting February 23rd. Send an email with the exact location of the icon from all seven hiding places, along with your name to staceyespino@gmail.com

The winner will be chosen March 23rd. You can choose a new Amazon Kindle or $100.00 PayPal Cash if you don't need an e-reader.

Stacey's Website: http://www.staceyespino.com

Jan Bowles' Website: http://www.janbowles.com

Pat Cunningham's Website: http://www.titlemagic.blogspot.com

Sophie Oak's Website: http://www.sophieoak.com

Mia Ashlinn's Website: http://www.miaashlinn.com

Winona Wilder's Blog: http://www.winonawilder.blogspot.com

When One Is Not Enough Blog: http://www.menageromance.blogspot.com

A bit about the new/upcoming releases of our participants:

Stacey Espino

Surrounded by Wolves (Wolves of Climax, 1) Available!
Midlife Menage (Ride 'em Hard, 5) Coming March 5th
Garret's Domination (Wolves of Climax, 2) Coming March 19th

Jan Bowles

Claimed for the Master's Pleasure (Guilty Pleasures, 5) Available!
Snowed in with the Montana Ranger (All American Heroes, 1) Coming March 16th

Pat Cunningham

Legacy Available!

Sophie Oak

Pure Bliss (Nights in Bliss, Colarado, 6) Coming March 16th

Mia Ashlinn

Destined to be Three (Sweet Serenity, 1) Available!

Winona Wilder (my m/m penname)

Loving Tyler (Coming Out, 3) Available!
Alpha Mate (Northern Shifters, 1) Available!

Alpha Mate is now on Amazon Kindle!

2012-01-19T07:28:00.000-08:00

BUY HERE

*20% OFF*

[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters]

Nathan is forced to flee to the northern forests to escape the urban development. When he stumbles across wolf shifter territory, the young fox is forced into hiding. The wolves prowling the forest would want nothing better than to exterminate him and his family. His entire life is a struggle, being the lowest regarded race amongst shifters.

Jacob is a proud member of the Marcelle Wolf Pack. Their main goal is to protect and expand their rule over the forests. No mercy. No weakness. When he discovers the sexy blond he fell for at the local bar is actually a fox, his world tilts off its axis. Nathan brings out his protective instincts, and for once he can see a future beyond his duty to the pack. But Jacob's alpha condemns their mixed race mating, forcing them apart.

Will Jacob choose love or loyalty to his pack?

Great Review for LOVING TYLER!!

2012-01-03T17:30:00.000-08:00

The Romance Reviews

Book Reviewed by J9 (reviewer)

LOVING TYLER is a spicy but emotional contemporary M/M romance involving a rugged rodeo cowboy and a city professional. I really liked the characters, the plot, and the spicy relationship in this story and recommend it to anyone who also enjoys good GLBT romance.

Tyler is an out and proud cowboy who rides the rodeo circuit. He uses other men and sex to avoid dealing with his emotional baggage and has no intention of changing his drifter lifestyle. But Tyler's plans change when a saddle company, Cavendish, sends Marcus to woo Tyler into a sponsorship agreement with them.

Marcus has barely acknowledged his own sexuality to himself when he meets Tyler who refuses to allow him to hide any longer. While Marcus wrestles with his doubt that Tyler can ever settle down, Tyler's past is catching up with him and force the couple to fight for their relationship.

I adored both Tyler and Marcus. I was pleasantly surprised that Tyler was the out and proud gay character on the rodeo circuit but the author made it realistic and believable. I love Tyler's forceful personality who throws himself into life, uncaring that he may get knocked around. Marcus too is a special character in that he's lived a self-restrained existence until Tyler blows in. I think the author did a great job describing how different their lives are: Marcus is a germ-a-phobe and Tyler often sleeps in his truck; Tyler is sexually experienced and Marcus is a virgin; Marcus has a large Italian family and Tyler is a lone tumbleweed.

But the beauty of this story is no matter how different the men are, underneath they both desire a physical and emotional connection to each other. While the sexual intimacy is easy for the men, the emotional intimacy is what this story is really about. The author didn't rush the relationship development and the results were wonderful.

The plot of Tyler's past added an element of intrigue and suspense but didn't overwhelm the romance. I won't spoil the mystery of it but it was borderline soap opera-ish but given that this is a clear fictionalized romance story, even that worked well. Plus, it allowed Marcus to really show his unwavering love and commitment to Tyler--something Tyler desperately needed.

LOVING TYLER is a great M/M contemporary western. The romance was the focus of this spicy love story and I rooted for both Marcus and Tyler to have their happily ever after. Other fans of GLBT will be just as engaged in this good story.

Release Day!! Alpha Mate is Now Available

2011-12-12T06:02:00.000-08:00

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ALPHA MATE (Northern Shifters, #1)

Jacob is a proud member of the Marcelle Wolf Pack. Their main goal is to protect and expand their rule over the forests. No mercy. No weakness. When he discovers the sexy blond he fell for at the local bar is actually a fox, his world tilts off its axis. Nathan brings out his protective instincts, and for once he can see a future beyond his duty to the pack.

But Jacob's alpha condemns their mixed race mating, forcing them apart. Will Jacob choose love or loyalty to his pack?

ADULT EXCERPT

“Good thing I came out with you,” he said.

Nathan leaned back against the brick wall. Jacob faced him with one arm braced at the side of his head. The subtle glow from the moon reflected in his light eyes.

“It’s pretty pathetic when a male needs another one to safely escort him across a fucking parking lot.”

“Personally, I find it adorable. It’s also perfectly acceptable if I’m courting you.” He trailed a finger along Nathan’s sculpted jawline. The man was gorgeous, a dirty-blond Adonis. “There’s nothing wrong with one man caring for another. I know I’m attracted to your vulnerable side as much as your strength.”

“Vulnerable isn’t a positive thing. Not in our world.”

“Let me take care of you, Nathan. Give me a chance.” He dropped his head to his neckline, inhaling deeply. The man even smelled perfect, as if he’d been made for him. Was this fate at work? Was this stranger dropped into his life for a reason? He shouldn’t be making promises he couldn’t keep, but his mouth wouldn’t shut up. Jacob wanted to claim Nathan, mark him, make him his.

He received no verbal response, but Nathan’s heartbeat began to increase, his breathing heavier. The mix of the moon overhead, the alcohol, and raw sex appeal between them created an intimate bubble of time and space. When Nathan’s hand reached up and gently tested the muscles of his pec, his cock began to thicken. It took just that one move, that small confirmation that he wasn’t out of place with his advance for him to take things further.

“I haven’t been with a man in over a year,” he confessed. Jacob hoped the truth would shed some light on the level of his desperation and his slipping self-control.

“It’s been longer for me. A lot longer.”

He dared to take another step by brushing his lips over Nathan’s. He savored the connection, the texture of his lips, and the feeling of coming home. They kissed—deeply, passionately. “I could eat you alive,” he murmured against his mouth. He couldn’t stop partaking, tasting, exploring with his tongue. Nathan never pulled back, but kissed him back with equal fervor as if they’d been waiting a lifetime for each other.

“You’re a big, bad wolf. Should that scare me?”

“I’d never hurt you, baby. I just wanna eat your cock.” Saying the words out loud was Jacob’s moment of no return. He had to have the man, to taste him, fuck him, anything to bring them closer.

“It was a turn-on when you stood up for me like you did,” Nathan confessed. “No one’s ever done that for me before.”

“If you were mine, I’d kill for you. You’d never have to worry about the bogeyman again.” He began to unbutton Nathan’s jeans, finding no resistance. When he’d unfastened him completely, he crouched down in front of his legs and freed his cock. The other shifter was fully erect and well-endowed for his body size. The skin on his penis was darker than the rest of him, and the thatch of dark brown hair at his groin was nearly concealed by all the shadows. He took a tentative lick of the broad cock head. Nathan shuddered, his whole body going weak for a moment until he steadied himself. Jacob braced the man’s body with his hands.

“You okay, baby?”

Nathan nodded rapidly.

“Hold my shoulders,” Jacob instructed before opening his mouth to take in the beautiful length of cock. His flesh was warm and silky against his tongue. It had been so long since he could enjoy another man, to participate in these illicit acts. Everything was about duty, protection, as if they were living robots with one mission and no need for emotion or pleasure. But Jacob had more locked up in him than responsibility for his pack. He had needs, dreams, desires, and ambitions. This young shifter brought all those dormant feelings to the surface, made him yearn for what was denied to him.

“You have no idea how good that feels.” Nathan began to work his hips, slowly thrusting into Jacob’s eager mouth. He sucked him hard, working his length with his tongue. The darkness of night, the cool northerly breeze, the potential for being spotted—it all added to the eroticism.

He began to build up a rhythm, fucking Nathan’s cock with his mouth, taking him down his throat in smooth, steady strokes. The deep guttural sounds his lover made spurred him to take more.

Now on Pre-Order: Alpha Mate

2011-12-01T13:41:00.000-08:00

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But Jacob's alpha condemns their mixed race mating, forcing them apart. Will Jacob choose love or loyalty to his pack?

New Cover Love!

2011-11-23T14:38:00.000-08:00

Coming December 12th to Siren Publishing

[Paranormal M/M Romance]

Nathan is forced to flee to the northern forests to escape the urban development. When he stumbles across wolf shifter territory, the young fox is forced into hiding. His entire life is a struggle being the lowest regarded race amongst shifters.

Jacob is a proud member of the Marcelle Wolf Pack. Their main goal is to protect and expand their rule over the forests. When he discovers the sexy blond he fell for at the local bar is actually a fox, his world tilts off axis. Will Jacob choose love or loyalty to his pack?

New Contract!!

2011-11-04T12:53:00.000-07:00

I have a brand new paranormal m/m series contracted with Siren Publishing!

The first book, ALPHA MATE, will be released on December 12th. Edits are done, so it's just a matter of waiting :)

Be on the look out for the NORTHERN SHIFTERS series.

I'll post the cover art and links as soon as I have them.

New Release: LOVING TYLER

2011-11-04T12:50:00.000-07:00

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Tyler James is a pro at keeping his emotions bottled up. He uses sex as a tool, never associating it with love. When Cavendish sends one of their representatives to try and recruit him to be their poster boy, he's ready to tell them where they can shove their offer. But the dark-haired god in the Armani suit has him choking on his words.

Marcus Vinetti fights tooth and nail not to be sent to the boondocks to recruit some hick. He's surprised when he meets his cowboy target who has muscle upon muscle and gorgeous green eyes. Although he's usually good at masking his deviant desires, Tyler brings all his needs and wants to the surface.

Will Tyler be able to change his long-standing playboy ways, and will Marcus finally accept that he's in love with another man?

Six Sentence Sunday!

2011-08-14T02:49:00.000-07:00

These six are from my upcoming release:

LOVING TYLER (Coming Out, #3)

"I don't judge others."

"You're a rarity then. Even I judge by appearances without realizing it." He had to fight back the urge to fix a lock of Marcus's hair, to run the backs of his fingers along his strong jaw. "Like when I first saw you. I only saw the suit."

Guest Blogger: Tristram La Roche

2011-08-12T09:09:00.000-07:00

Tristram's Website

Let's get to know Tristram...

1.) Why did you choose to write erotic m/m romance?

As a gay man who has been through the mill I felt I had stories to tell and messages to pass on. I'm not really one for getting up on a soap box and making speeches, so writing is a good way to do it. I love writing in any case. Once I began to look at it closely I realised that lots of MM is written by women and I felt a gay man's take on it might be interesting. I guess I'm redressing the balance, but in the nicest possible way - I have nothing against women writing MM; men write about women!

2.) How often do you write? How long does it take you to finish an average novella?

I write every day. Well, almost every day. Occasionally events take a turn and I'm kept from the computer but writing is my job now. A novella of about 25,000 words takes me roughly a month to get down on 'paper', then I like to leave it to rise for a bit before polishing it. I cannot write faster than that because I just can't leave a bad sentence sitting there, so I edit and polish as I go. At least the editing process is usually quite painless as a result. Novels take much longer as they are, by their nature, more complex.

3.) Are there any new genres you will try in the future?

That's a good question. I think gay characters will always make appearances in my books, but I do have a yearning to write a horror and comedy.

4.) What is the meaning behind the title, Lorenzo il Magnifico?

Lorenzo de' Medici was an Italian statesman and ruler of the Florentine Republic during the renaissance. He is known to us as Lorenzo il Magnfico (Lorenzo the Magnificent). Not surprisingly, there is a street named after him in Florence and I thought how much fun it would be to honour his name by tying this into a story. The rest will become clear when you read it.

5.) What are you working on now and what can we expect from you in the future?

My next novella has just been signed to Etopia Press and is called Fixed. That's due out next month. I'm about half way through an historical MM which I have set around 450AD. That may be it for 2011, I might manage one more, but I've plenty of other stories maturing to follow on. So, what you can expect are many more novellas and one or two full length novels.

Six Sentence Sunday!

2011-08-07T03:12:00.000-07:00

“You looked good out there.” Cal stood up as Waylon neared. The guy was built like a brick shithouse, solid sinewy muscle, tight abs and firm ass. Waylon wasn’t just Cal’s fantasy on two legs, but also his best friend, which made life complicated at best. There was no way he’d jeopardize their friendship by sharing his true feelings. Guys like Waylon were one hundred percent male, proud of the testosterone that flowed through their veins, and quick to judge any man with even an inkling of femininity.

Six Sentence Sunday!

2011-07-10T03:05:00.000-07:00

Right after stepping out of the shower on Sunday morning, James could hear muffled voices. The sun was just rising on the horizon, the privacy glass of the small window creating orange and pink rainbows along the pedestal sink. The house was quiet enough to hear the two men talking in the kitchen down the narrow hallway. His father and Jet. There was no mistaking that deep, slow drawl of the sun-kissed cowboy. Just hearing him made James’s cock spring to life.

New Review for Cowboy Drifter!

2011-07-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Cowboy Drifter by Winona Wilder

Cowboy Drifter by Winona Wilder
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (79 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Coreopsis

James doesn't know how he'll survive a road trip with Jet Cartwright. The cowboy drifter has been his wet dream for years, and keeping his true feelings hidden takes a herculean effort.

Jet travels the rodeo circuit and handles horse trading for busy ranchers. Settling down never crossed his mind—until he meets James, a mix of innocence and raw sex appeal. Jet quickly learns that he's willing to give up his ways for the young blond.

Will James be able to come clean with his feelings? Will Jet be able to show the younger man the many pleasures of the flesh, and will that be enough?

James is a young man with a secret, a secret he shouldn’t have to keep, but the fear of being shunned by his family has him keeping his lips tightly sealed. After seeing his father disown his brother for being gay, James doesn’t want to take the chance that his father will cast him aside for being in love with another man. This is a character who is torn between coming out of the closet or staying trapped in his own personal prison just to keep his family happy.

Jet Cartwright drifts between riding the rodeo circuit and helping rancher’s sell their purebred horses. He was hired by James’ father to teach him the ropes of trading horses, but what Jet teaches James has nothing to do with horses. He’s a man of many hats and is good at disguising his true nature. Jet has always admired James from afar but Jet knows his limits when it comes to relationships and he isn’t the settling down type. Still every protective instinct comes out in him when he's with James and has him thinking forever isn’t so bad.

I really liked the character of Jet; he doesn’t broadcast his sexual preference but he also doesn’t hide who he is. At times I found him to be frustrating, he is afraid of putting down roots and committing to one person for the rest of his life. But love outweighs any uncertainties he may have had; he just has to prove to his young and naïve cowboy that he’s in for the long haul.

This was a sweet loving story filled with plenty of misunderstandings between the two main characters. This author paired together a man still trying to figure out who he is with a man experience in life and in sex, so it’s a given these two men will butt heads often. The attraction is evident from the first touch they share. This is a couple that will keep me wondering what adventures they will share next long after the story ended. That's the true proof of a good book.

Six Sentence Sunday!

2011-05-29T04:07:00.000-07:00

These six are from my new release:

COWBOY DRIFTER

James is about to face his father with the truth about his sexuality for the first time.

"You can do this. You can’t just disappear with no word. Man up and get it over with, no turning back." Jet pulled into the front yard and cut the engine. The silence in the cab was deafening. James felt he was setting out to walk the green mile, terrified of walking into his family home for the last time.

Release Day!!

2011-05-26T05:55:00.000-07:00

BUY HERE

This new release is offered at a 10% discount for one week.

[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Cowboy Romance, sex toys, light BDSM]

James doesn't know how he'll survive a road trip with Jet Cartwright. The cowboy drifter has been his wet dream for years, and keeping his true feelings hidden takes a herculean effort.

Jet travels the rodeo circuit and handles horse trading for busy ranchers. Settling down never crossed his mind—until he meets James, a mix of innocence and raw sex appeal. Jet quickly learns that he's willing to give up his ways for the young blond.

Will James be able to come clean with his feelings? Will Jet be able to show the younger man the many pleasures of the flesh, and will that be enough?

STORY EXCERPT

After he dropped the metal ramp with an echoing boom, he plucked off his cowboy hat long enough to drag his hand through his tousled hair. Jet stared up at the sky, tracking the movement of the sun and clouds. James only watched with awe and respect of such a traveled, experienced cowboy.

“Clouds are rolling in fast now. I’d say we best hurry on our way. There’ll be a rainstorm tonight, a good one.” James believed every word. When his father said there’d be rain, it always arrived as promised whether the weatherman agreed or not.

James followed Jet into the narrow confines between the horses, patting the nervous Arabian on the rump before passing. Jet’s back was toned to perfection. James wanted to reach out and trail his hand down the length of his backbone. Fuck, Jet even had a nice ass, hard and round, filling out his jeans in an unholy way. “Do your tattoos mean anything?” he asked when they reached the end of the metal trailer.

“Hope you’re not considering getting one yourself.” Jet turned and leaned against the metal, sighing and closing his eyes briefly. The cool metal would be a sharp relief from the stifling humid heat in the trailer. “You have a beautiful body. I’d hate to see it marked up.”

A beautiful body? Did men normally talk this way to each other? Jet was one hundred percent alpha-male goodness, so it must be politically correct to compliment another man. “I think your ink makes you look even hotter.” James bit his lower lip after he spoke, regretting his choice of words. The way Jet froze and stared into his eyes spoke volumes to the inappropriate nature of his comment. Perhaps only real men could say such things, not young questionable farm boys like James. Those with an openly gay brother.

“You think I’m hot?” Jet found humor in this, smirking as he rubbed his hand over his tat.

James swallowed hard. Why couldn’t Jet put his shirt back on? The distraction was making it difficult to maintain his charade.

“Go on,” he coaxed. “I know you want to touch it.”

He had no idea the things James wanted to do. His mind was a playground of unsavory and lewd acts he’d like to partake in with the older man. But he did need to touch Jet. He reached out without being prodded and flattened his palm over the other man’s shoulder. His skin was so warm and firm. He traced the pattern of the scrollwork down his arm, disappointed when he reached unmarked flesh. “I like it,” he whispered, not trusting his full voice to crack.

“Do you like me?” Jet used a curved finger under James’s chin to raise his vision from the trailer floor to meet his gaze. “Don’t play games with me, James. Do you like me?”

“Yes.” Fuck, he’d gone and said it. But he liked his parents, his brothers, his friends. There was no shame in admitting he liked Jet, right? But he didn’t just like the man, he craved him, desired him to the point of insanity. His cock grew impossibly stiff, lust and nerves combining together in an oddly erotic experience.

“Then really touch me.” Jet’s lips were parted, his eyes half mast, clearly mirroring his pent-up lust. Could it be true? James was still terrified this was all a misunderstanding or possibly a test planned by his father. But not going along with the invitation was not an option at this point. Boldness took over. James placed his hand on Jet’s pec, squeezing slightly. His body felt hard and edible. He wanted to sink his teeth into the thick muscles and trail his tongue down those ripped abs.

“James, you’re not being a good boy.” Jet grabbed his wrist and brought it down past his belt line. When the other man pressed his hand against the dominant bulge in his jeans, James gasped aloud. No more guessing games. Jet wanted him in carnal ways. How could such a hard-core cowboy be gay? It went against everything he was taught. If Waylon and Jet liked men, then maybe James was normal, too. “Feel that? That’s what you do to me.”

“I didn’t know.” Pressure began to build in his balls as heat radiated through his body. His urge to kiss the other man overwhelmed him.

“You ever suck a man’s dick, James?”

His face heated, and he pulled his hand away as if he’d been scalded. “No!” Even though they were being open and honest, he’d been brainwashed to find disgust in such talk.

“That’s right. You’ve never been with a man before, have you? I like that. You’ll be mine. Just for me.” The deep, authoritative tone of Jet’s voice had James ready and willing to submit, to be owned and dominated by this rugged cowboy.

ADULT EXCERPT

Jet gently spread James’s ass cheeks apart and admired the tight puckered rosette. He wanted to bend over and lick the cute little virgin hole but went to work by drizzling a line of lube down James’s crack. Jet kneaded his firm, muscled ass as he inched closer and closer to his target. When he ever so slowly inserted one finger into the tight entrance, James moaned and clenched down tight around his digit. The man’s body tensed, not unusual for one so inexperienced. Jet compensated, keeping his finger lodged in the man’s ass while reaching around to stroke his erection.

James groaned and loosened up. Jet pumped the hard shaft while circling his ass with his finger to stretch the unforgiving anal ring. He continued the sequence—pumping and circling while wiggling his finger. Next he inserted a second. “Push against me, James. Don’t tighten up.” Too bad he didn’t have his toys handy. He couldn’t peel himself away from James to grab the little bag in the backseat. Later. “Your ass is tight, baby. You’re gonna feel so good around my dick.”

“I can’t stop it, Jet. I’m gonna come.”

Jet pulled his hand away from James’s cock. “Not yet, sweet thing. I haven’t even deflowered you yet.” He aimed his rigid erection at James’s asshole and thrust forward in a steady, smooth motion. The young cowboy gritted his teeth loud enough to hear, his fists so tight the knuckles were white. “Relax. Take my cock in your ass. Feel it filling you, stretching you. The pressure won’t last, I promise.” The muscles in James’s back shifted with his rapid breathing and squirming. Such a beautiful, toned body.

James grunted once Jet was fully seated, balls deep in his ass. Jet stilled, allowing the cowboy time to adjust, to become accustomed to having a big dick penetrating him.

“If you promise not to come, you can stroke your dick. It’ll help you relax. Can you do that?”

James nodded and reached one arm down between his body and the truck bed. The thick muscles in his shoulder and arm went to work as he rapidly pumped his shaft. “I’m going to start fucking you now,” he warned. After pulling his dick out, he pistoned back in, back and forth in long, languid strokes. Jet was in heaven, watching his cock emerge and disappear into the tight ass over and over.

When James moaned, an erotic plea, Jet knew he’d crossed the line from pain into pleasure. He gripped the young man’s hips and pumped his cock in and out of his ass in firm, rapid movements. As the minutes passed, James wriggled against him, meeting him thrust for thrust. “You’re mine, James. Your ass is mine. Your cock is mine. Tell me it’s true.”

James only moaned each time he exhaled, too far gone for speech. Jet froze. “Answer me, baby. Tell me your cock and your ass belong to me.”

“Yes!” James panted. “I’m yours. You own my cock and my ass.”

Six Sentence Sunday!

2011-05-22T04:16:00.000-07:00

These six are from Choosing Love (Coming Out, #1)

The next book in the series, Cowboy Drifter, will be released May 26th!

"I love him, too!"

"You don’t love him! All you care about is his cock."

The fist came out of nowhere, knocking Waylon back into the coffee table. He fell back, the glass top shattering into thick bits. "Get up you motherfucker!"

Cowboy Drifter Now on Pre-Order!

2011-05-19T06:05:00.000-07:00

AVAILABLE: Thursday, May 26th

PRE-ORDER

This new release is offered at a 10% discount for one week.

[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Cowboy Romance, sex toys, light BDSM]

James doesn't know how he'll survive a road trip with Jet Cartwright. The cowboy drifter has been his wet dream for years, and keeping his true feelings hidden takes a herculean effort.

Jet travels the rodeo circuit and handles horse trading for busy ranchers. Settling down never crossed his mind—until he meets James, a mix of innocence and raw sex appeal. Jet quickly learns that he's willing to give up his ways for the young blond.

Will James be able to come clean with his feelings? Will Jet be able to show the younger man the many pleasures of the flesh, and will that be enough?

STORY EXCERPT

After he dropped the metal ramp with an echoing boom, he plucked off his cowboy hat long enough to drag his hand through his tousled hair. Jet stared up at the sky, tracking the movement of the sun and clouds. James only watched with awe and respect of such a traveled, experienced cowboy.

“Clouds are rolling in fast now. I’d say we best hurry on our way. There’ll be a rainstorm tonight, a good one.” James believed every word. When his father said there’d be rain, it always arrived as promised whether the weatherman agreed or not.

James followed Jet into the narrow confines between the horses, patting the nervous Arabian on the rump before passing. Jet’s back was toned to perfection. James wanted to reach out and trail his hand down the length of his backbone. Fuck, Jet even had a nice ass, hard and round, filling out his jeans in an unholy way. “Do your tattoos mean anything?” he asked when they reached the end of the metal trailer.

“Hope you’re not considering getting one yourself.” Jet turned and leaned against the metal, sighing and closing his eyes briefly. The cool metal would be a sharp relief from the stifling humid heat in the trailer. “You have a beautiful body. I’d hate to see it marked up.”

A beautiful body? Did men normally talk this way to each other? Jet was one hundred percent alpha-male goodness, so it must be politically correct to compliment another man. “I think your ink makes you look even hotter.” James bit his lower lip after he spoke, regretting his choice of words. The way Jet froze and stared into his eyes spoke volumes to the inappropriate nature of his comment. Perhaps only real men could say such things, not young questionable farm boys like James. Those with an openly gay brother.

“You think I’m hot?” Jet found humor in this, smirking as he rubbed his hand over his tat.

James swallowed hard. Why couldn’t Jet put his shirt back on? The distraction was making it difficult to maintain his charade.

“Go on,” he coaxed. “I know you want to touch it.”

He had no idea the things James wanted to do. His mind was a playground of unsavory and lewd acts he’d like to partake in with the older man. But he did need to touch Jet. He reached out without being prodded and flattened his palm over the other man’s shoulder. His skin was so warm and firm. He traced the pattern of the scrollwork down his arm, disappointed when he reached unmarked flesh. “I like it,” he whispered, not trusting his full voice to crack.

“Do you like me?” Jet used a curved finger under James’s chin to raise his vision from the trailer floor to meet his gaze. “Don’t play games with me, James. Do you like me?”

“Yes.” Fuck, he’d gone and said it. But he liked his parents, his brothers, his friends. There was no shame in admitting he liked Jet, right? But he didn’t just like the man, he craved him, desired him to the point of insanity. His cock grew impossibly stiff, lust and nerves combining together in an oddly erotic experience.

“Then really touch me.” Jet’s lips were parted, his eyes half mast, clearly mirroring his pent-up lust. Could it be true? James was still terrified this was all a misunderstanding or possibly a test planned by his father. But not going along with the invitation was not an option, at this point. Boldness took over. James placed his hand on Jet’s pec, squeezing slightly. His body felt hard and edible. He wanted to sink his teeth into the thick muscles and trail his tongue down those ripped abs.

“James, you’re not being a good boy.” Jet grabbed his wrist and brought it down past his belt line. When the other man pressed his hand against the dominant bulge in his jeans, James gasped aloud. No more guessing games, Jet wanted him in carnal ways. How could such a hard-core cowboy be gay? It went against everything he was taught. If Waylon and Jet liked men, then maybe James was normal, too. “Feel that? That’s what you do to me.”

“I didn’t know.” Pressure began to build in his balls as heat radiated through his body. His urge to kiss the other man overwhelmed him.

“You ever suck a man’s dick, James?”

His face heated, and he pulled his hand away as if he’d been scalded. “No!” Even though they were being open and honest, he’d been brainwashed to find disgust in such talk.

“That’s right. You’ve never been with a man before, have you? I like that. You’ll be mine. Just for me.” The deep authoritative tone of Jet’s voice had James ready and willing to submit, to be owned and dominated by this rugged cowboy.

ADULT EXCERPT

Jet gently spread James’s ass cheeks apart and admired the tight puckered rosette. He wanted to bend over and lick the cute little virgin hole, but went to work by drizzling a line of lube down James’s crack. Jet kneaded his firm, muscled ass as he inched closer and closer to his target. When he ever so slowly inserted one finger into the tight entrance, James moaned and clenched down tight around his digit. The man’s body tensed, not unusual for one so inexperienced. Jet compensated, keeping his finger lodged in the man’s ass while reached around to stroke his erection.

James groaned and loosened up. Jet pumped the hard shaft while circling his ass with his finger to stretch the unforgiving anal ring. He continued the sequence—pumping and circling while wiggling his finger. Next he inserted a second. “Push against me, James. Don’t tighten up.” Too bad he didn’t have his toys handy. He couldn’t peel himself away from James to grab the little bag in the backseat. Later. “Your ass is tight, baby. You’re gonna feel so good around my dick.”

“I can’t stop it, Jet. I’m gonna come.”

Jet pulled his hand away from James’s cock. “Not yet, sweet thing. I haven’t even deflowered you yet.” He aimed his rigid erection at James’s asshole and thrust forward in a steady, smooth motion. The young cowboy gritted his teeth loud enough to hear, his fists so tight the knuckles were white. “Relax. Take my cock in your ass. Feel it filling you, stretching you. The pressure won’t last, I promise.” The muscles in James’s back shifted with his rapid breathing and squirming. Such a beautiful, toned body.

James grunted once Jet was fully seated, balls deep in his ass. Jet stilled, allowing the cowboy time to adjust, to become accustom to having a big dick penetrating him.

“If you promise not to come, you can stroke your dick. It’ll help you relax. Can you do that?”

James nodded and reached one arm down between his body and the truck bed. The thick muscles in his shoulder and arm went to work as he rapidly pumped his shaft. “I’m going to start fucking you now,” he warned. After pulling his dick out, he pistoned back in, back and forth in long, languid strokes. Jet was in heaven, watching his cock emerge and disappear into the tight ass over and over.

When James moaned, an erotic plea, Jet knew he’d crossed the line from pain into pleasure. He gripped the young man’s hips and pumped his cock in and out of his ass in firm, rapid movements. As the minutes passed, James wriggled against him, meeting him thrust for thrust. “You’re mine, James. Your ass is mine. Your cock is mine. Tell me it’s true.”

James only moaned each time he exhaled, too far gone for speech. Jet froze. “Answer me, baby. Tell me your cock and your ass belong to me.”

“Yes!” James panted. “I’m yours. You own my cock and my ass.”

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“You get me ready, handsome.” Jet eased one thigh to rest on the tailgate and unzipped his jeans. His cock was painfully engorged, ready and anxious to breach James’s virgin ass. He watched as James opened the pack of condoms and tore one open with his teeth. His sexy smirk made Jet’s dick throb in anticipation. “Now roll it on my dick, nice and slow.”

Six Sentence Sunday!

2011-05-08T04:06:00.000-07:00

These six are from my upcoming June release, Cowboy Drifter (Coming Out, #2)

“Sometimes our scars aren’t visible. Those can hurt even more.” He laid a hand over James’s heart. “Don’t let the world define you, James. Learn from the past and make a better future from it. If you don’t, all the pain was for nothin’.”

Cover for Cowboy Drifter!

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I'm loving the new cover by Jinger Heaston! It's perfect and drool-worthy!

COMING JUNE 2011

[Alternative M/M Westerm Romance]

James doesn't know how he'll survive a roadtrip with Jet Cartwright. The cowboy drifter has been his wet dream for years, and keeping his true feelings hidden takes a herculean effort.

Jet travels the rodeo circuit and handles horse trading for busy ranchers. Settling down never crossed his mind—until he meets James. He's a mix of innocence and raw sex appeal. Jet quickly learns that he's willing to give up his ways for the young blond.

Will James be able to come clean with his feelings? Will Jet be able to show the younger man the many pleasures of the flesh, and will that be enough?

First Review for CHOOSING LOVE!

2011-05-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

REVIEW

A strong debut novel from Winona Wilder, she packs quite a punch in this highly emotional short story. It didn't take many pages before I felt myself drawn into Cal and Waylon's world.

Cal has been in love with Waylon for years. But Waylon is the star quarterback at their college and is dating one of the most popular girls in school. Resigned to being in the "just friends" column, he keeps his feelings to himself. Cal is afraid to come out to even his best friend after being disowned and kicked out of the house by his mother and stepfather.

Waylon is the "big man on campus" but he is keeping a secret: He is in love with his best friend Cal. While out on a double date, Cal gets drunk and when Waylon pulls him outside to sober him up, the two kiss. When their dates come outside to see what has happened to them Cal runs away. Both guys are afraid of rejection and won't admit their feelings, and this puts a strain on their friendship.

When Evan, their History teacher, confronts the two because of their slipping grades in his class, it's just to be helpful, but turns into so much more. Evan is an openly gay man and tries to encourage the two younger men to admit their feelings, at least to each other. He never planned on falling in love with them.

Just when Cal finds the courage to be open on campus, the unthinkable happens and he pays a terrible price. It will take both the men in his life get him to choose love.

I am so impressed when an author can create a world and tell a story with such depth in so few pages. This could have been a true story on any college campus. I do have to admit that I was a little skeeved out with Evan at first, but in the end I was completely into their relationship. I also had trouble with the fact that there was not even a mention of Evan losing his teaching job by being involved with two students.

CHOOSING LOVE brought to light some of the very real issues that openly gay students (people) have to deal with. I will definitely be choosing the next book in this series.

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2011-04-13T06:31:00.000-07:00

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Choosing Love (Coming Out, #1) [m/m/m contemporary romance] is out now!

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Read the First Chapter!

2011-03-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

Read the first chapter of CHOOSING LOVE on Renee's First Chapter website.

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RELEASE DAY!

2011-03-23T05:55:00.001-07:00

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Categories: Erotic Romance, Alternative (M/M), Contemporary, Menage a Trois/Quatre
Word Count: 20,129
Heat Level: SEXTREME

[Ménage Amour ManLove: Erotic Alternative Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/M, sex toys]

Cal has hidden his true feelings from Waylon for years, not willing to jeopardize their friendship. After a night of drunken passion, the truth finally comes out. While Cal learns to accept his true nature, Waylon is afraid to risk alienating his family. Will he live in denial or choose love?

With the help of their sexy history teacher, Evan, the three men learn that love has no boundaries. But are evenings filled with hot sex enough to forge a lasting ménage?

The Starfish Story

2011-03-20T17:37:00.000-07:00

The Starfish Story

Author Unknown

Once upon a time, there was a pessimist walking along a lonely beach. Thousands of starfish had washed up on the shore, stranded and destined to die.

He saw a young boy picking up starfish, one by one, placing them back in the ocean. He stopped and observed the futility of the task.

Finally he approached the boy and asked, "May I ask what you are doing?"

The young man paused and replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean."

"Why? There are thousands of starfish here and saving a few won't make any difference."

"Yes, but I can save this one, and another one, and to them it makes all the difference."

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2011-03-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

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ADULT EXCERPT

Fire sparked in Waylon’s eyes and, without warning, he kissed Cal—passionately. He nearly fell back against the closed door but caught his footing in time, and Waylon’s strong arms were around him in an instant. His cock pulsed and thickened knowing that Evan watched from his perch on the desk. He closed his eyes and surrendered to the advance, kissing back, nipping, tasting. Waylon reached between them, rubbing his hand over the bulge in Cal’s jeans.

“Use my desk, boys. I’d love to watch the both of you in action.” Evan’s voice faintly registered in Cal’s mind. Soon Waylon was escorting him toward the desk, barely breaking their kiss along the way. Every nerve in Cal’s body fired hot with erotic need when his boyfriend undid his pants, letting them drop to his knees. He grabbed Waylon’s cock, pumping it in his fist, enjoying the wide girth of hard flesh. Cal undid his own pants, eager to get fucked before he lost his mind. When he turned to face the desk, Waylon spun him back around.

“You’re gonna fuck me, Cal.”

“What?” He’d never entered Waylon. He’d lost his virginity, but in a sense, Waylon had not. Cal just assumed that his boyfriend wanted to dominate, didn’t want to be penetrated, and he was okay with that. The mere idea of fucking Waylon’s beautiful, firm round ass nearly made him come on the spot.

“Evan taught me about give and take. I want to do this, Cal. I have to do this.”

Cal turned his head and looked at Evan sitting beside them, less than a foot away. With both their cocks bare and bobbing with desire, they were in full view for a virtual stranger. Their teacher no less. The openness between them all made him so hot, so fucking horny, he’d die if he didn’t release his load soon.

Waylon leaned over the desk on his elbows, his bare ass ready and waiting. Cal rubbed the smooth, muscled mounds while looking Evan in the eye. The teacher opened a drawer beside him and held up a tube of lube.

“Here. Rub it in.” Evan squeezed some lube into Cal’s palm. He did as told, rubbing the salve along Waylon’s crack, making the man groan, and penetrated him with his finger to distribute the moisture. “Your cock, too.” Then Evan’s lube covered hand was around Cal’s shaft, rubbing and pumping. He closed his eyes, his head lolling back on his shoulders from the onslaught of wicked sensations. A new hand caressed him, and he was about to penetrate Waylon for the first time. How much stimulation could one man handle?

Waylon peered at them from the side, frowning as he watched Evan stroking Cal. “What about me?”

“Okay, Cal, go slow,” urged Evan. Evan aimed the head of Cal’s cock at Waylon’s tight rosette. Properly coated with moisture, he pressed in. His urge to thrust full force was difficult to rein in, but he managed to embed himself to the hilt with a firm, but gentle pressure. Once fully seated, he exhaled. Waylon’s breathing came in shallow gasps, but he took Cal’s cock like a man without wimping out.

“You okay, Waylon?”

“Yeah. This is good,” he muttered, a hint of hesitation in his words.

Cal felt him clench around his cock. Being connected with the man he loved was comparable to nothing in the world. It didn’t matter who did the fucking. It was the same bond between them. “I want to fuck you so bad,” Cal groaned. “You sure you’re okay?”

“Why don’t I help?” offered Evan, his eyes dark and flirty. Cal would agree to anything about now with his cock throbbing to the point of pain. Evan pulled off his T-shirt, his body toned and tanned an even golden hue. Then he unzipped and lost his pants. His cock was ripe for fucking, pre-cum slipping off the tip.

“You’re not fucking Cal,” ordered Waylon.

“Of course not. You get to be the meat in our sandwich.” Evan winked at Cal. “It’ll be easier on you if you get to fuck while being fucked—for your first time, anyway.”

“Whatever. Hurry up because I can’t hold back much longer.” Cal began to grind his hips, pushing deeper into Waylon, desperate to begin thrusting.

Evan passed Cal the lube and leaned over the desk beside Waylon.

“Put a condom on me, Cal.” Cal’s heart filled with love knowing that Waylon wanted him fucking his ass bareback, but insisted Evan use protection.

Cal was on cloud nine, raking his eyes over the two delicious men. With both hands free, his dick still embedded in Waylon’s ass, he reached down and pulled a condom from his pocket and sheathed Waylon. He then poured lube into one hand. He bent forward, reaching around to coat his friend’s hard cock and then directed him to mount their teacher. Once in position, they both aimed at Evan’s waiting asshole.

Evan groaned, an erotic sound that echoed in the small room. Waylon wasn’t gentle as he’d been for Cal’s first time. He thrust in, holding the man’s hips securely. Cal followed suit, pulling out and plunging back in. They worked as a team, a finely tuned mass of male muscle and strength with one united goal.

Guest Blogger: Stormy Glenn

2011-03-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

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True Blood Mate 3

Logan Stone lives a lonely existence as the beta of his wolf clan. It's his job to protect his people and follow out the orders of his alpha. That doesn't leave much time to find a mate or fill the empty hole in his heart. When he spots a set of sexy eyes staring at him during the moon festival, Logan knows he has met his mate.
Finding Love Star is not as easy as keeping him. Love may be fascinated by all things wolf but when Logan goes feral during their mating, Love runs for his life. Logan has to call for help to find Love, only discover his mate is hiding right under his nose at the Stone Clan compound.

Instead of convincing Love of the merits of being mated to a wolf, Logan has to depend on Love to protect himself even as he tries to shield the man from the dangerous world he has just entered. If they survive the interference of well meaning friends and a coyote shifter bent on killing Love, they just might have a chance of finding out what fate has planned for them.

Interview with Stormy Glenn

1.) Do you ever sleep? How many words do you usually write per day?

Yes, actually I do sleep, strangely enough. I've found a good night's rest makes me more productive the next day. Although, there are those nights every once in awhile when a story just won't let me go and I end up writing all night long. I've been known to stay up 22 hrs straight, writing. Doesn't happen often because I'm usually dead afterwards.

How many words I write in a single day varies depending on my characters, my family, and what's on TV. In the last week, I had one day where I wrote 849 words. The day before that, I wrote 9,006. So, it greatly varies. I'm pretty satisfied if I get 5,000 done in a single day.

2.) What is the appeal of writing a series opposed to a stand-alone novel?

I like revisiting old characters, even if they are just supporting characters. I like seeing how their lives progress along with the new characters. I like that in what I read and I like that in what I write.

3.) What got you started in writing m/m romance?

A love for romance, what else? Yes, I get it that it sounds a little strange but I love romance. I am a firm believer in true love, love at first sight, and happy ever afters. I do not think that the sex of the people involved changes it. You love who you love. It's as simple as that. I've loved my high tech redneck since the minute I saw him 25years ago and it just keeps getting better every day.

4.) How do you come up with so many original ideas?

It's not easy, let me tell you. Luckily for me, I'm slightly crazy and see stories everywhere I look. For example, I saw the word "den" the other day and got to thinking…what if the home base/house/compound/ whatever you wanted to call it, was called a "den". Or, what if when two shifters mated, they had a certain amount of time to complete their bond or it faded? Or, what if…you get the basic idea. I love to play "what if". I do it when I'm driving, cooking dinner, watching TV… basically all the time.

5.) What are you working on now and what can we expect from you in the future?

Oh, that’s an interesting question. I have a lot of books in progress right now because I never know what is going to grab me and what won't on any given day. As many of my readers know, I have a short attention span but a huge imagination. If something catches my interest, I'm off to work on it, research it, create characters for it, and see where the idea takes me.

Besides my current work list, and some stories I want to add to several of my series, I've been researching dragons and Greek Mythology lately, and not necessarily for the same book. I've also had an idea about King Arthur and the Knights of the round table… gonna go to my yahoo group for that one and we'll play the "what if" game, see what we can come up with. I love brainstorming with my yahoo group. They have a wicked imagination and an even great sense of humor. They've been a lot of help to me when I need a little extra inspiration.

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CONTEST

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Cover Love!!!

2011-03-04T14:03:00.000-08:00

Jinger Heaston hit this one out of the park!!

Loving the new cover :)

Guest Blogger: Scarlet Hyacinth

2011-02-25T07:28:00.000-08:00

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Lucas Black, a famous author, finds himself struggling with writer's block. As he falls further and further into his obsession, his lover Simon breaks up with him. Depressed, Luc prays for a muse and is surprised when his prayers are actually answered in the person of a young man named Dury, who claims to be Luc's plot bunny. Dury is everything Luc shouldn't like, eccentric, mysterious, and far too beautiful. But in spite of his doubts, Luc cannot help but feel an increasing affection for Dury.

After his painful separation from Luc, Simon Roth is unable to continue sculpting. Seeing his ex on the street with someone else only serves to reopen old wounds. To his shock, that someone -- a mysterious man named Dury -- begins to stalk him, pushing Simon to contact Luc once again. Simon realizes with dismay that Dury's gentle coaxing reaches out to a deep part of him, one he'd thought reserved for his lost love, Luc.

Even as the two artists acknowledge their feelings for each other, they understand they have both fallen for Dury as well. Dury, however, hasn't told them everything. His secrets may well be the death of them all.

Interview with Scarlet Hyacinth

1.) You have so many releases! How many words do you write a day?

I write as the inspiration strikes me. Sometimes I'm simply stumped, other times I can write up to 5000 words/day. I've been known to write more, ironically before I published my first book. But I've learned that sometimes, it's better not to force oneself and take a break if you're stuck.

2.) Is it true that the majority of m/m romance readers are women?

I think it depends on the book and on each writing style. Writers within the genre are very different, some male, some female, some writing fantasy, other contemporary or historical. There are certain stories that mostly drawn female audiences. Mine, for example :). But I have no doubt that there are also male readers who read these books.

3.) What do find important when writing from a male POV?

Writing any POV is all about emotion. So with men, you have to empathize with their desires and what they'd think or want. Of course, in romance books, this is often painted pink. I'm not sure how many males would declare their love openly and be so dedicated. But it's important to keep it as realistic as possible.

4.) Do you think cover art plays an important role for ebooks?

Definitely. Especially for readers who are not familiar with your work, a good cover can make all the difference in the world. Lots of eye candy and a beautiful design can attract the eye to your book, and therefore make for a purchase.

5.) What are you working on now and what can we expect from you in the future?

I am currently working on the fifth book from my Deadly Mates series, on the second book in my Bloodkin series, Lover's Obsession, as well as on the second book in my Guardians series, Schadenfreude.

The first book in the Guardians series, The Plot Bunny, will come out from Silver Publishing on the 26th of March. It is a very special book for me, and I hope the readers will enjoy it a lot. The entire Guardians series is a menage m/m/m paranormal and fantasy rotating around the concept of creation and involving different types of artists, from writers to singers.

The first book in my Bloodkin series, Bed and Breakfast, will be out somewhere in May, also from Silver. It is a fantasy BDSM m/m series, and probably as you can tell, it has some "vampirical" aspects. I have two more releases from Silver Publishing, Awakenings and Artie the Good Witch. with Awakenings being my first foray into twincest and Artie my first attempt at writing comedy.

My next release is in a couple of days, from Siren Publishing. It's called Mending Shattered Souls and it's the fourth book in my Kaldor Saga series. Of course, in the future, I'll continue writing Kaldor, Deadly Mates, finish Bloodkin and all the other projects currently on hold. Hopefully :D.

Thank you for inviting me to be interviewed.

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Guest Blogger: Author Sloan Parker

2011-02-23T05:36:00.000-08:00

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Lincoln McCaw lost everything -- his home, his job, his partner -- after he caused a fatal accident. A year later, he's drowning the guilt and despair in whiskey, but he needs to move on. His sister and her kids are counting on him. Then he meets a man who ignites a passion Lincoln thought he’d never find. Too bad one night is all they can have together. Now he needs to figure out how to turn away from the only person who makes him feel alive…before whoever is sending him threats decides Lincoln needs to suffer more than he already has.

Jay Miller is surrounded by grief and misery until he finally gives in to all those years of sexual fantasies about being with another guy. Realizing he’s ended up in the arms of the man who caused his wife’s accident, he tries to pull away. But how can he give up a friendship he needs more than anything -- a friendship and a love that could save him? He may not have time to make the choice before someone else destroys it all.

Interview with Sloan Parker

1.) Where do you get your ideas for new books? Is it from a carefully planned outline, a scene from a movie, a single idea?

My ideas come from a lot of places. Life mostly. Daydreaming, photos, people watching, my dreams, blogs, music, news stories, even a snippet of a conversation can send me off on a tangent into my own world. Once I have my mind set on the characters, the plot ideas really start to flow. I have a folder full of ideas (some several pages long, some only one sentence). I turn to these when I want to start dreaming of a new idea and new characters.
I do a lot of pre-planning and outlining before I start the first draft. Actually, my outline is more of a rough draft than an outline. I’d never let anyone read it, but it has the bulk of the story, and in some scenes includes detailed descriptions, actions, and dialogue.

2.) What is your favorite genre to read and write?

Within m/m I’ll read most any genre. Usually I check out the blurb and the excerpt first, and if those have sold me on the theme and author’s voice, then I’m game. I would say within m/m romance 80% of what I read is contemporaries, suspense, mystery, paranormal, and sc-fi. For non-m/m romance I usually read erotic contemporaries and romantic suspense.

So far I’ve written mostly erotic stories, either contemporaries or romantic suspense. I did write one vampire m/m which I may do something with someday. I was still learning a lot then and that manuscript has some major issues. I love the story and the characters, though, so I hope to revisit it at some point.

3.) Do you think the popularity and availability of m/m romance will continue to climb?

I do. I hear all the time about romance readers who are reading their first m/m, wanting to read one, or are about to. I think many more romance readers are open to the idea of reading a gay romance (or will be after sampling one) than we are seeing reading in the genre today. It may just be a matter of opportunity to try something they are unfamiliar with. Maybe they’ll win a free book in a contest or receive a glowing recommendation from a friend. Even with the explosion within m/m in the past two years, I think we’ll see more even more in the next five years. Although it may become a more gentle incline at some point.

If these readers try out some of the more quality stories, then I think most will be pleased and will continue to explore the genre. The availability of quality stories is the key, as is the case in any niche market. If readers are unhappy with the story, the characters, and the writing they will give up after a few tries and return to the kinds of books they had a more positive experience with. Luckily for the m/m romance reader, we have a plethora of talented authors and publishers producing quality work. I think the longer the m/m readers have been reading in the genre, the more demanding they are going to become. They’ll want quality work, competitive prices, attractive covers, and multiple formats for ebooks.

4.) How do you deal with pronouns when writing m/m or m/m/m?

It’s kind of funny, I had less trouble with the pronouns when writing my m/m/m than I did when writing my m/m. Although the m/m/m was in first person so that one was mostly like writing an m/m when it came to the male pronouns. I’ve found the best approach is not to give it too much thought when I’m writing and revising. If I sit and stare at each sentence and over think it, I really mess myself up. When I’m doing my final polish, I’ll give the pronouns more thought. I focus on context rather than correct usage. The reader doesn’t want to be pulled out of the story to figure things out. If they can understand the pronoun in context, then for me, it’s fine. And having good critique partners can really help because they are reading the story fresh. Unclear pronouns will jump out for them a lot easier than for you.

5.) What are you working on now and what can we expect from you in the future?

I have two novels currently in the works. Both are m/m erotic romances. One is a friends-to-lovers story titled HOME AGAIN. The other is a suspense for a secondary character from my first release MORE. That one is still untitled. I call it Kevin and Walter’s Story for now.

Thanks, Winona, for inviting me by your blog today. These were fun and interesting questions, and I had a great time answering them.

Best of luck with your blog and the upcoming release Choosing Love.

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COMING SOON!

2011-02-22T12:38:00.001-08:00

CHOOSING LOVE

Coming to Siren Publishing--March 2011

Cal has hidden his true feelings from Waylon for years, not willing to jeopardize their friendship. After a night of drunken passion, the truth finally comes out. While Cal learns to accept his true nature, Waylon is afraid to risk alienating his family. Will he live in denial or choose love?

With the help of their sexy history teacher, Evan, the three men learn that love has no boundaries. But are evenings filled with hot sex enough to forge a lasting ménage?

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2011-02-14T11:33:00.000-08:00

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