Category Archives: books

Why we write characters who are kind of jerks

Posted on July 1, 2015 by erincmcrae

While Room 1024 was in production, our editor pointed out a place where one of the main characters, an older dom named Lou, came off as kind of a jerk. “Well, she’s not wrong….” Erin said. “Man, we always write … Continue reading →

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BDSM: SSC vs RACK

Posted on June 30, 2015 by erincmcrae

We’re going (ever so slightly back in time), with some posts we wrote about Room 1024 when it came out and that we haven’t yet put up on the blog here. To start: our guest post on Mychael Black’s blog, about … Continue reading →

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RainbowCon: Come Meet Us in Tampa!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

In less than one month, Erin and I will be in Tampa for RainbowCon running from Thursday July 16 – Sunday July 19th. We’ll be in the dealers room with paperbacks of Starling, Doves, Phoenix, Best Gay Romance 2015, Bitten by Moonlight, … Continue reading →

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Panels! Readings! Giveaways! – RWA NYC Romance Festival

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Tomorrow, I’ll be taking part in RWA-NYC’s annual Romance Festival at the Morris-Jumel Mansion in upper Manhattan. The day will include readings, panels, giveaways, and music.  The event is free, although tours of the historic house are $5, and the … Continue reading →

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Phoenix now available in paperback!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

The paperback is now in stock at Amazon.com US, and should appear on the international site and with other retailers shortly.  Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm! http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix/dp/1610409272

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Coming Soon — Plaid Nights and “Off-Kilter”

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Our first thoroughly PG story will soon become available from Torquere Press. “Off-Kilter” is a short M/M romance involving an incompetent wingman, a ridiculous seduction plan,  and Scottish Country Dance. Because “Off-Kilter” will also be available as part of Torquere’s … Continue reading →

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Phoenix is here!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Yesterday was release day for Phoenix (LiLA 3) and we couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s out there in the world. Sometimes the end of everything… Now happily married to writer and producer Paul Marion Keane, television star J. Alex Cook’s … Continue reading →

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9 things from the first two LiLA books you’ll want to remember heading into book 3

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

With less than two weeks to go until Phoenix (LiLA 3) comes out, we thought we’d tease you with nine key things from the first two books that are worth remembering as you head into book 3. 1. Paul’s sister 2. Liam’s … Continue reading →

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Midsummer — great reviews and on sale!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Midsummer is currently on sale in several locations. From now through May 28, you can get it for 25% off if ordered directly through the Dreamspinner site, bringing the price down to $2.99. For those of you who like to … Continue reading →

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Midsummer — Out today!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Erin & I are super happy that release day has arrived for Midsummer, which we jokingly call the book (novella) we never meant to write.  But write it we did,and we hope you’ll enjoy it. Book 2, Twelfth Night, will be out … Continue reading →

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