I have a release date for my holiday story! Something to Believe In is coming December 23, 2012 from MLR Press. It’s about two young homeless men who fall in love and search for a way to stay off the streets and build a life together.
Here’s the official description:
After running away from the hatred and abuse of their teen years, Sean and Gavin have been hustling to survive for too long now. When some extra cash lands them alone in a hotel room until Christmas, they can no longer deny their feelings for each other. Now neither one can imagine watching the other walk off with one more trick. Even with no money and no job prospects, Sean is determined to not just show Gavin what a real home and holiday is like, but to keep them off the streets for good and build a life together.
Length: 17,500+ words
Release date: 12/23/2012
Publisher: MLR Press
This one wasn’t in my original plans for this year, but I’m really glad I took the time to write it. (Huge thanks to Kris Jacen at MLR for the encouragement!) When I was finished with Sean and Gavin’s story, I was surprised at the outcome. It was quite different than I’d originally conceived. It’s very emotional, not erotic as I’d planned. And in the end, I had no doubt I was meant to tell this story, both because of the subject matter and what I learned through the research and writing.
Writing this story, I unintentionally worked a bit outside my usual process. I learned new things about myself, about what moves me, about how important research can be to simply setting the right mindset/mood for the author, about pacing and character development.
I hope you enjoy SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN if you check it out later this month.
Intriguing blurb!
Is it bad that I’m now hoping that all the MLR Christmas shorts have that cover? Because that’s Baddest Santa Guy and I’d be able to do a pretty amazing Misadventure with such an MLR cover infusion. :D
Thanks, Chris!
Baddest Santa Guy…lol love that. I bet your Misadventure would be great. So far, though, I think there’s only one that has the same cover. A few have other stock holiday ones. You can see what they’ve listed so far here: http://www.mlrbooks.com/upcoming.php
You seriously get the best covers! I love it!!
And I love the premise of the story. Looking forward to reading it… Merry Christmas to me! ;)
Jayne: Thanks! I have to agree about the covers. My books have gotten some fab one. As have yours. The one with the tattoo guy especially. Glad you think Something to Believe In sounds good. It was such a powerful experience writing this one.
Sloan, Love the cover. Can’t wait to read it. Sounds like an awesome story!
Jenna: Thank you! That’s so nice of you to say. Really appreciate you stopping by and checking out my new blurb and cover.
I love blue-eyed, dark-haired guys. And I love the premise of your story. Congrats, Sloan!
Shay: Thanks! I’m a sucker for the blue-eyed, dark-haired guys myself. Gavin in this story has green eyes but the guy on the cover is actually a pretty good match for him otherwise. Glad you like the premise. I’ve been wanting to write something like this one for a little while now and I was jazzed it worked out to fit it in this year.
Can’t wait to read it! Already on the list :)
Sadonna: Thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. I hope you enjoy Something to Believe In. I’d love to hear what you think if you get a chance to read it.