Touched

A first affair gone disastrously wrong leaves Ryan in a pit of depression so deep, he finds himself hospitalized with pneumonia. His fever is blazing in the night when he's visited by a mysterious stranger who gives him a reason to live. The question is, did he imagine it -- or not?

The GLBT Bookshelf's September 2010 Rummage Sale is in its final days, stop by to stock up on some amazing reads! Of course, my own story (above) is on the Shelf!

The GLBT Bookshelf September 2010 Rummage Sale

September Digital Rummage Sale

The GLBT Bookshelf is holding another Rummage Sale to raise funds for the Wiki. The good news is that you, dear readers, are the winners. So much good fiction available for not a lot of money. In buying these yummy titles you keep the Bookshelf running, and it is an excellent source for GLBT literature.

Stop by to find titles by Mel Keegan, P.A. Brown, Nicole Gordon, Laura Baumbach, Sara Lansing, Gillibran Brown, Lydia Nyx, Sarah Black, Cecilia Tan, Fabian Black, DM Sands, Eden Winters, Jayne DeMarco, Neil Plakcy, Kal Cobalt,  and Rowena Sudbury! In all there are 29 titles. You can choose to purchase them individually, or there are a few bundles available.

A first affair gone disastrously wrong leaves Ryan in a pit of depression so deep, he finds himself hospitalized with pneumonia. His fever is blazing in the night when he's visited by a mysterious stranger who gives him a reason to live. The question is, did he imagine it -- or not?

GLBT Bookshelf September Rummage Sale

As if that wasn't enough good news, Dreamspinner Press is holding a Labor Day Sale this weekend, all titles are 20% off. Stop by and check them out!

Dreamspinner Press Labor Day Sale

March 2010 GLBT Bookshelf Fundraiser

Visit the GLBT Bookshelf's March Fundraiser

Mel Keegan has worked tirelessly to make the GLBT Bookshelf a fantastic place. Please drop by to support the wiki and check out some new and discounted works by seven Bookshelf members, including a new short story by me.

 

Sam O'Brien and Mason Jackson are long time friends and roommates with benefits. Passionate martial artists they earn a living criss crossing the country putting on exhibitions with an elite team from their dojo. One snowy night in Atlanta Mason makes a startling revelation about his habits when he and Sam are parted, and a bitter argument ensues. Sam leaves Mason reeling in a drunken stupor and finds solace with the rest of the dojo at a party. Although Sam is morose about the argument he strikes up a conversation with Shan, another martial artist. Although the encounter is one-sided on Shan's part, when Sam returns home later Mason accuses him of the worst and kicks Sam out of their shared apartment.

Uncertainty lingers, and even though Sam feels betrayed he can't get Mason out of his head. Sam stays late in the dojo craving the solitude it provides, and the release from worry that working out brings. After weeks of separation Mason finds him there one night and promises things will change. Admissions are made on both sides, and the lovers turn a corner and agree to give things another chance.

Thanks!