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Seriously, who thought that was a good name for a burger? And that sign? I couldn’t resist snapping a pic.
Friday Photo: Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Quote I Love: You curse a lot
Occasionally for one of my quotes on the blog I share a favorite line or short excerpt from the work of another author of m/m romances.
Today’s quote is from Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels. It’s the story of a friendship between two lost, lonely men that turns to love.
“You curse a lot.”
“Fuck you – I hardly curse at all.”– Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
You can read more about this and other books by Tere Michaels at www.teremichaels.com
You Never Know What You’ll Hear at a Writers’ Brainstorming Retreat
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Two weeks ago I attended a brainstorming event with some of the writers in my local writing group. It was my third year attending this annual event, and I had such a fabulous time. Not only is it productive in generating story ideas, it’s also a time to recharge my writing energy. Just hanging with these fabulous women (and our lone, brave man who slept in a lake cottage with 12 women) gets me excited about writing. These people have amazing energy and talent. I’m always in awe of their creativity.
We spent the weekend talking about each other’s stories and coming up with titles, plot ideas, ways to kill off characters (don’t worry, that wasn’t mine), and more. We have writers of all genres and heat levels in the group. From contemporary to sci-fi. From sweet inspiration to steamy erotic romance and erotica. Most write romance, but some don’t.
So what kinds of things did I hear that weekend? Here’s a sampling:
“He’s a schizophrenic vampire priest!”
“Die, bitch, die!” (which worked for several of the stories)
“Orgasmoplasm“
“Hooha goo”
“Viagraville”
“Regrow the cherry!”
“Everybody use frickidous in a sentence.” Our 18-year-old, youngest member immediately told us all to, “Go frickidous yourselves.”
“bilabial frickidousness and glaodal stoppages”
And perhaps my favorite…“We need to make his junk grow!”
So yeah, it was a blast. Thanks ladies and Ray! I had a wonderful time.
Who’s Going to GayRomLit?
GayRomLit is just over a week away. I won’t be in attendance, but someone (who shall remain nameless in order to protect their super secret identity) shared some info with me about a scavenger hunt taking place at the event.
For those of you who haven’t heard of it, GayRomLit is a new retreat for readers and writers of GLBT romances organized by J.P. Bowie, Ethan Day, Lynn Lorenz, Carol Lynne, and Amanda Young. This is the first year for the retreat, which is being held in New Orleans on October 13 – 16. My publisher, Loose Id, along with several others and many authors of m/m romance will be there. It should be a great time for authors and readers to mingle and talk about male/male romances. I can only imagine some of the conversations that will take place over those four days. ;)
For those of you attending, I was given a preview of the Scavenger Hunt that a group of the authors have planned. Here’s how it works:
- 17 authors are participating in the scavenger hunt.
- The retreat’s registration bags will contain a clue sheet and empty bracelet for all attending the retreat.
- Attendees who want to participate in the scavenger hunt will solve gay romance riddles to find out which authors are part of the game.
- You collect beads from the authors and there are more raffle prizes at the end.
I can’t tell you who the 17 authors are, but I’ve seen the game and it’ll definitely be an entertaining way to break the ice and meet some of the well-known and newer m/m authors at the retreat.
So who’s all going? Anyone who follows the blog? I hope you guys have fun! Don’t get too crazy. Ah forget that. It’s a once-a-year event with fellow lovers of m/m romances all in one place. Have a wicked good time!!
Quote I Love: The time to read is any time
“The time to read is any time: no apparatus, no appointment of time and place, is necessary. It is the only art which can be practiced at any hour of the day or night, whenever the time and inclination comes, that is your time for reading; in joy or sorrow, health or illness.”
-Holbrook Jackson