Featured Author: David P. Perlmutter.

David P. Perlmutter wrote the thriller Write To Kill - He's Putting The Dead In Deadline. David is also an actor and producer, recently starting an Indiegogo Campaign to turn Write to Kill into a movie. Besides two more novels in that series, he has written several other books, including true stories and looks at book marketing.

Write To Kill Book description:

An aspiring author, cursed with writer's block and ridden with debt, is offered a huge amount of money to commit a heinous crime. Caught up in the machinations of the underworld and at the mercy of a gangland boss, Mad Dog, will this budding writer accept the money, commit the crime and leave his innocence behind him?

And will real life turn to fiction, as events inspire him to write what he dreams will be an international bestseller?

From some of the reviews:

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thrilling edgy writing, character driven story with the drama coming thick and fast.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As I read Write To Kill, I could see the story line play out on the TV!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Superbly written, unique plot, fascinating characters which were so well developed, I had feelings for them.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ INSANELY good.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I've read Write to Kill, and I must say, some edgy, dark, thrilling writing, which I was completely engrossed.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am hooked and on edge. A gripping and ever so different crime fiction series.

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Gay Movie Review: The Men Next Door.

This is a repost of a review I wrote for ThisWeekInTexas in 2012.

Summary:

A gay man finds himself with two romantic interests, not realizing those men are father and son. Writer/director/producer Rob Williams returns with a comical look at intergenerational romance.

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Doug (Eric Dean, star of Arizona Sky and Nine Lives) wants to celebrate his 40th birthday, but none of his friends show up. He listens to a string of excuses as we slowly meet more of the cast.

Unfortunately, Doug made no plans with Jacob (Michael Nicklin), the handsome fifty-year-old he recently started dating. After sending away a female stripper, Doug mistakes his new neighbor Colton (Benjamin Lutz) for a male stripper. Doug also finds him attractive. It turns out they also have a ten-year difference in ages, with Colton being the younger man this time.

Unfortunately, Jacob and Colton happen to be father and son, and Doug falls in love with them both. In the DVD extras, writer/director/producer Rob Williams explains that he wanted to explore the common tendency of May/December romances among gay men, but decided to add an unusual twist.

As with his other movies, Williams turns low-budget filmmaking into an interesting exploration of gay relationships. He also looks at relationships in general this time, and how we might keep various ones separated, such as coworkers, lovers, family, and friends.

The cast also includes Heidi Rhodes, Mark Cirillo, Christopher Schram, Rachel Alig, Devon Michael Jones, and David Alanson. Fans of independent and/or gay film will recognize most of the actors here. They all look like they’re having fun with the script’s funny lines and unpredictable plot twists.

Rodney Johnson co-produced this feature from Guest House Films. He previously collaborated with Williams on several films, including one of my holiday favorites, Make The Yuletide Gay.

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Book Review of Dark Eyes by Nina Romano

Dark Eyes by Nina Romano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nina Romano, author of The Girl Who Loved Cayo Bradley and many other historical novels, combines her love of travel, history, and storytelling to create an exciting thriller set in Leningrad during the 1950s.

Anya, an unwed mother and former ballerina, crosses paths with Andrei, a police photography with ambitions that bring him into treacherous company. Two murders draw the two characters together while also drawing them into the corruption and betrayal of Russian bureaucracy. In their lives, danger unfairly targets those who hold less power than others.

While keeping an emphasis on the romance, mystery, and action, Romano also captures the gritty life of Russia’s everyday people during a turbulent era. Anyone who offers hope also faces threats or maybe poses a threat. It seems hard for Anya to trust anyone, understandably.

The narrative allows readers to see everything through Anya’s perspective. Though she seems judgmental or harsh at times, we learn about the events and people who hardened her. Still, we see her love and devotion for her daughter. Will she also dare to love the possibly duplicitous Andrei? Read this intriguing and sometimes disturbing novel to find out.

In addition to her research and interviews, Romano even traveled to Russia. Romano’s richly descriptive narrative benefits from her devotion to craft and will leave readers happy they read about Anya’s struggles.


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Gay Movie Review: Bad Boy Street

Summary:

A gay Parisian takes in an American and finds an unexpected romance. Todd Verow wrote and directed this imported comedy.

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One night in Paris, Claude (Yann deMonterno) finds a drunk young man (Kevin Miranda) and gives his bed to him for the night. The next morning, Claude’s visitor identifies himself as an American actor named Brad, and they begin a relationship.

Claude’s friend Catherine (Florence d'Azemar) seems happy for him, but also worries, because he had previously regretted following a lover to America. When Brad stands Claude up, Catherine stays over to provide solace. It keeps getting more complicated from there as Claude and Brad develop a passionate love affair.

Despite some sad moments, the story mostly leans toward humor and romance. It also includes some clever satirical jabs at Hollywood. The soundtrack is usually enjoyable enough, except for when it seems to get stuck on certain notes. The photography brings viewers into the Paris streets, showing why they appeal to the characters.

Bad Boy Street is in French and English, with English subtitles. Acclaimed gay filmmaker Todd Verow (Frisk, Vacationland) wrote and directed this likeable film.

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SciFi Book Review

"So for those who want a thought provoking and fun sci-fi read, then I would highly recommend Degranon; so hover on over to the bookstore and check this one out." -Blogger Girls

Featured Author: Maximilian Lopez #ScienceFiction

Maximilian Lopez, a Marine Corps veteran and Hispanic author, wrote the science fiction thrillers Echoes of Etherium Series. Vol 1: The Dreams That Bind Us and Vol 2: The Demons That Save Us.

@maximilian.lopez With book three coming out this summer, get your hands on book one and support an indie author and a talent artist cause this book cover is 🔥 😊 #tbrlist #booktok #readingcommunity #sciencefictionbooks #indieauthorsoftiktok #tbrpilekeepsgrowing ♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] - Elliot Van Coup

The Dreams That Bind Us: Echoes of Etherium Volume One book description:

This sci-fi thriller explores the possibility that when we dream, we're merely glimpsing into an alternate reality. Three strangers bound together by a shared dream fight against the current of fate. Can they come to terms with the truth? Are we the only versions of ourselves? Are you the best version of you to exist? They must find each other without losing themselves. Two universes hang in the balance as external forces vie for control of their ability to peer into an alternate reality.

Illustrator: Lyrica Costello.

The Demons That Save Us: Echoes of Etherium Volume 2 book description:

As the clock ticks toward a multi-universal cataclysm, the dangers in both worlds become increasingly clear. With hopes and dreams on the line, unlikely heroes must confront an unyielding force of destiny that threatens to plunge them into its unforgiving depths.

The five unsuspecting test subjects—Corey, Selene, Joseph, and the Finnish twins—are bound by Dr. Kreiner and his father’s experiment to a fate they can barely imagine. When their consciousness is synchronized into their dream selves, it opens a gateway to an alternate reality. With a secret government agent determined to discover the truth, the stage is set for an epic battle against impossible odds.

Strap in for a riveting sci-fi thriller as dreams come alive and fate draws you ever closer toward its relentless grip in book two of the Echoes of Etherium Series - The Demons That Save Us.

Illustrator: Lyrica Costello.

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Featured Author: Veralyn Keach

Biography (from VeralynKeach.Com):

Veralyn Keach is a writer and author of the new Fiction vampire series, “The Scent Of A Man.” She resides in Port St Lucie, Florida. She enjoys watching Hulu and Netflix when she is not writing.

This has been an exciting time for her to write a book about vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, sci-fi, paranormal, and romance because she grew up reading and watching fantasy, paranormal, and sci-fi.

Give her stories a chance and you’ll agree when she says you WILL want more. Available Now! Romance Novella "Then Came You." and Children's Book "Juri - The Chosen."

The Scent of a Man: Half Vampire/Half Man book description:

This was all Gabriel Stones’ fault!

Ariel Landford realized she was to enter a whole new life when Damian Vanburg suddenly appeared. Half-vampire/half-man.

Will Ariel lose one man to the scent of another, or will she lose everything including her life?

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Book review: The Right Price by M.G. Cobbett

The Right Price by M.G. Cobbett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The conflict of two people resisting love and even fearing it adds to the tension of this short novel. M.G. Cobbett presents a story of two boys who see each other as threats at times but certainly not as friends, much less boyfriends.

The attraction between them grows amid a series of awkward encounters, with their separate worlds often intersecting. They both try to act tough, often out of perceived necessity. They co-exist in an atmosphere that includes rugby, parties, bikers, tattoo parlors, and broken families, but not one that would seem to support gay romance.

M.G. Cobbett gives distinct voices to Mitchell Price and Owen Andersson, flitting between their perspectives in a way that captures the hesitation, misunderstandings, and joy of starting a romantic relationship. Does that relationship stand a chance? Will their separate worlds keep them separated from their true feelings? Grab this short, engaging read to find out what happens.


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