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Getting to know an Artist A Fearsome Artisan In this installment of Getting to Know an Artist we feature AFearsomeArtisan ; Artist , Nerd , Gremlin , and Creator of many things Q) What artistic roles do you like to perform (i.e inker, penciler, computer colorer, painter). Like most artists who have been drawing nonstop since they could first pick up a crayon, I enjoy being a jack-of-all trades and unrepentant dabbler. Professionally- I have been paid as a colorist for graphic novels, a 3D modeler for video games, a traditional painter, a character sculptor, a 2D digital artist, and an illustrator.

In this installment of Getting to Know an Artist we feature AFearsomeArtisan ; Artist , Nerd , Gremlin , and Creator of many things

Check out an excerpt from Funny Crime Drama Besties in Crime by Rob Loveless Title: Besties in Crime Author: Rob Loveless Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 02/24/2026 Heat Level: 1 - No Sex Pairing: No Romance Length: 252 Genre: Contemporary, Genre/lit, crime/thriller, comedy, best friends, mafia, robbery, divorce, on the run, Atlantic City Add to Goodreads Description Childhood best friends Jay and Gia haven’t spoken since Gia’s marriage drove them apart, until one tearful night when she shows up at Jay’s door with devastating news: her husband, Frank, is leaving her. Rekindling their bond over heartbreak and bad decisions, the pair hatch a reckless plan for a weekend escape to Atlantic City, funded by some “borrowed” cash from Frank’s home office.

Check out an excerpt from Funny Crime Drama Besties in Crime by Rob Loveless
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Excerpt from MM Contemporary Romance Second Winter by Sophia Soames AUDIOBOOK TOUR Book Title: Second Winter Author and Publisher: Sophia Soames Narrator: Jaxon Jensen Audio Release Date: March 10, 2025 Tense/POV: first person/ past tense Genres: Contemporary MM Romance, Sweden Tropes: Second Chance, ten years later, school reunion Themes: Grief, forgiveness, untangling past mistakes Heat Rating: 4 flames Length: 7 hours and 10 minutes It is a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger. Goodreads Buy Links Audible US | Audible UK Also available in Kindle Unlimited, Hardback, and Paperback Amazon US | Amazon UK Ten years ago, Ned Anderson made the biggest mistake of his life.

check out an Excerpt from MM Contemporary Romance Second Winter by Sophia Soames

Excerpt from Demonium Rex AKA Buttercup by Stephanie Burke Title: Demonium Rex AKA Buttercup Series: Demon Entanglements (#6) Author: Stephanie Burke Publisher: Changeling Press LLC Release Date: February 20, 2026 Book Length: Novella Page Count: 117 pages Genre: New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Urban Fantasy Themes: Elves /Dragons /Magical Creatures, Hentai, LGBTQ+ Bisexual /Nonbinary /Transgender, Magic /Sorcery /Witchcraft, Multicultural & Interracial, Multiple Partners, Second Edition, Spotlight Add to Goodreads Synopsis Win is a writer with a new house, a new life, and a rapidly approaching deadline. She doesn’t have time for the voices in her head to be demanding attention.

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Excerpt from Gay Hockey Romance book Two for Boarding by S.B. Barnes Title: Two for Boarding Series: Minor Penalties, Book Two Author: S.B. Barnes Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 02/17/2026 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 280 Genre: Contemporary, contemporary, gay, bisexual, San Francisco, sports/ice hockey, gay, bisexual, interracial, coming out, over 40 Add to Goodreads Description With fourteen years as the San Francisco Sea Lions’ top defenseman under his belt, Phil Easton is tired. After his coaches push him into playing on a bad knee and he ends up on long-term injured reserve, the chances of having his contract renewed dwindle before his eyes.

Check out an Excerpt from Gay Hockey Romance book Two for Boarding by S.B. Barnes
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Getting to know an Author Caitlin Yager In this installment we spotlight Caitlin Yager , a life-long Missourian who just published her debut book, Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State, with reedy press Q) Tell us about your latest project. What inspired you to create it? A) This question is always a bit tricky. I work closely with small towns in Missouri for my full-time job, and my publisher was familiar with that work, so I was approached and asked, “Do you know anyone who could do this project?” (“this” being Small Town Missouri).

In this installment of getting to know an author we spotlight Caitlin Yager , a life-long Missourian who just published her debut book, Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State, with reedy press

Review of Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State a new book by Caitlin Yager As someone who grew up in small town Missouri, I still learned some things about towns I have visited or driven through while traveling in Missouri.  This book is a great introduction to so ma…

new review up. If you are a Missouri resident or wanting to do some exploring check it out
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Excerpt from Gay Medical Romance And Call Me by Will Okati Title: And Call Me Author: Will Okati Cover Art: Bryan Keller Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Contemporary, New Releases, Romance Themes: Age Gap (Older Man), LGBTQ+ Gay, Medical Romance, Second Edition Book Length: Box Set Page Count: 334 Add to Goodreads Synopsis Need a prescription for love? Take two, and call me in the morning.

Excerpt from Gay Medical Romance And Call Me by Will Okati

Title: And Call Me Author: Will Okati Cover Art: Bryan Keller Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Contemporary, New Releases, Romance Themes: Age Gap (Older Man), LGBTQ+ Gay, Medical Romance, Second Edition Book Length: Box Set Page Count:…

Excerpt from MM Fantasy Romance Lost in Dnara by Elaine white Title: Lost in Dnara Series: Surviving Vihaan, Book Three Author: Elaine White Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 02/10/2026 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 496 Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, MM romance, fantasy, fated mates, vampires, shifters, scientists, medical personnel, hurt-comfort, found family Add to Goodreads Description Grief sent Eliseo on a rescue mission to Dnara, hoping to regain his lost honour and purpose.

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Excerpt from MM Romance FALLING FOR MY EX’S TWIN by Colette Davison NEW RELEASE Book Title: Falling for my Ex’s Twin (Falling for You #2) Author, Publisher, and Cover Artist: Colette Davison Release Date: February 10, 2026 Tense/POV: first person, present tense, alternating POV. Genres: Contemporary M/M Romance Tropes: One-night stand to lovers, brother’s ex/ex’s brother, former childhood friends to lovers Themes: Healing from toxic relationships and reclaiming agency, honesty, consent, and mutual care, found family and belonging.

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Excerpt from MM Urban Fantasy Forrest House by E.M. Hamill. E.M. Hamill has a new MM urban fantasy out: Forrest House. Blood is Stronger Than Magic Ander Forrest renounced blood magic to become a nurse-healer in his rural hometown, far from the drama of wizardry and espionage his sister Kate craved. When Kate goes missing in action, Ander finds himself the legal guardian of her gifted twins and receives a cryptic warning from Kate’s husband to protect them before he, too, disappears.

Excerpt from MM Urban Fantasy Forrest House by E.M. Hamill.

E.M. Hamill has a new MM urban fantasy out: Forrest House. Blood is Stronger Than Magic Ander Forrest renounced blood magic to become a nurse-healer in his rural hometown, far from the drama of wizardry and espionage his sister Kate…

Excerpt from gay mystery book Impulse Control by Emily Carrington Title: Impulse Control Author: Emily Carrington Publisher: Changeling Press Cover Art: Angela Knight Genres: Contemporary, Mystery /Suspense /Intrigue, New Releases, Romance Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, LGBTQ+ Gay, Multicultural & Interracial Series: Marisburg Chronicles (#8) Multiverse: Sticks & Stones (#3) Book Length: Novella Page Count: 77 Synopsis Spontaneity can be both exciting and terrifying for everyone involved.

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So the paper phoenix store is back up on etsy - stop by and see there is anything you like
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Review of Queer Dark Comedy film Cutaways So, for a brief moment, my life seems to have calmed down, and I have been getting to check out some great LGBTQ+ media that’s been piling up on me.   I started the week with Danny …

If you're looking for a movie that has it all adult film production, a dead body, and socks check out our Review of Queer film Cutaways
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Review of Queer YA novel Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger I always love it when I get to read something that I know the author has poured their heart and soul into, and that is the case with Limelight, the debut novel from Andrew Keenan-Bolger.  Andr…

If you like immersive queer coming of age stories check out our Review of Queer YA novel Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger @keenanblogger.bsky.social
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ADHD and unfinished stories | kathryne lentes Get more from kathryne lentes on Patreon

still waffling about next project could use opinion of fans of my Sin Eaters novel
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Review of Lesbian historical Graphic Novel JOE THE PIRATE by Hubert and Virginie Augustin As I start writing this review of Graphic Novel JOE THE PIRATE, I am conflicted. I am a massive fan of queer historical figures, especially gender non-conforming ones. Still, right now, I find it h…

Check out our review of historical Graphic Novel JOE THE PIRATE by Hubert and Virginie Augustin @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social @yourfriendjesse.bsky.social
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The Transgender Urge to Buy a Real Sword If trans visibility is a double-edged sword, maybe we should just get actual f**king swords.

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Indigi-Con Showcasing Indigenous Comic Creators Comes to Harrahs Resort Next Week  Indigenous comics are part of continuing rich traditions of Native storytelling. The Indigi-Con Creator’s Symposium features Indigenous comic authors and artists and showcase their work. It takes place next Saturday, February 7, on tribal lands of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians near San Diego, at Harrahs Resort Southern California, 777 Harrahs Rincon Way, Funner CA 92082. The event is free and open to the public, and family-friendly.

Indigi-Con Showcasing Indigenous Comic Creators Comes to Harrahs Resort Next Week 

Indigenous comics are part of continuing rich traditions of Native storytelling. The Indigi-Con Creator’s Symposium features Indigenous comic authors and artists and showcase their work. It takes place next…

Excerpt from lesbian romantic thriller Guarded Obsession from Brenda Murphy Title: Guarded Obsession Series: University Row, Book Two Author: Brenda Murphy Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 01/20/2026 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Female/Female Length: 308 Genre: Contemporary suspense, Romance, contemporary, crime/thriller, lesbian, BDSM, university professor, bodyguard, forced proximity Add to Goodreads Description Celeste Choi swore she’d never take another protection job, especially not after the betrayal that almost destroyed her.

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 Excerpt from Paranormal MM Romance An Impossible Mate by Joy Lynn Fielding NEW RELEASE Book Title: An Impossible Mate Author and Publisher: Joy Lynn Fielding Cover Artist: GetCovers Release Date: January 29, 2026 Tense/POV: alternating dual third person pov, past tense Genres: Paranormal MM Romance Tropes: Fated mates, forced proximity, slow burn, reluctant mates, pack dynamics. Themes: Trust, belonging, self-forgiveness, letting go of guilt, found family. Length: 65 000 words/252 pages Heat Rating: 4 flames (Graphic, but not frequent)

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Review of Danny will die alone S3 Coming to Dekkoo in February is the final season of Danny Will Die Alone, and I was lucky enough to get a preview.  I had anticipated the same great, witty, funny take on the Gay dating season…

If you like your comedy sarcastic, timely, and raunchy, but with a lot of heart, check out Review of Danny will die alone S3 @jacktracyofficial.bsky.social @mydekkoo.bsky.social
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God I hate hospitals !

Interview with Ash Born Interactive a Disabled-led indie studio launching narrative-driven JRPG  A Demon Hunter’s Guide to Passing Finals We got a chance to talk with Joel Heath a member of Ash Born Interactive who are working on A Demon Hunter’s Guide to Passing Finals, a story-driven JRPG built in RPG Maker MZ that blends anime-inspired storytelling, deep worldbuilding, and systems designed to support narrative and character growth. Q) What inspired you to create A Demon Hunter’s Guide to Passing Finals?

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Excerpt from Dark Fantasy book Tilthos Pack by Emily Carrington Title: Tilthos Pack Author: Emily Carrington Publisher: Changeling Press Cover Art: Angela Knight Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy Themes: Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, LGBTQ+ /Gay, Multicultural & Interracial, Vampires, Werewolves & Wolf Shifters Series: Tilthos Pack (#4) Multiverse: SearchLight Academy (#10)

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Excerpt from MM Romance Cupids’ Arrows by Mell Eight Title: Cupids' Arrows Author: Mell Eight Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 01/13/2026 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 17300 Genre: Holiday Fantasy, MM Romance, Valentine’s Day, anthropomorphic, established couples, magic, grief Add to Goodreads Description Sable and Wynn have kept their relationship quiet. Love cupids and loss cupids are too different, after all.

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Excerpt from M/M Romance All You Need is Love by Meg Macy Meg Macy has a new MM romance book out, Love is Love book one: All You Need is Love. Longtime friends Jack Riley and Juliette (aka Jules) Baxter are now partners in a new breakfast café, but they are surprised to be confronted by a wave of homophobia in a town known for its inclusive and diverse LGBTQA+ community.

Check out an Excerpt from M/M Romance All You Need is Love by Meg Macy