Category Archives: gay lit

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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Tell your stories, but know your history

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Sometimes I am old. Often, I am cranky.  I’ve been out for a long time, and have had the privilege of living in New York, and during my university years having worked at the now defunct Lambda Rising in Washington … Continue reading →

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10 things I wish someone had told me (as a queer person) before I started writing LGBTQ+ romance

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

1. If you want to understand the genre you need to read and socialize in M/F romance spaces too. 2. There are fine, and hotly debated, distinctions between M/M romance, gay romance, and gay lit. These discussions are interesting, relevant, … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Book Fair recap — Thank you!

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Yesterday was my and Erin’s first book fair — the Rainbow Book Fair in NYC.  For me, who once worked at Lambda Rising in Washington DC and enjoys the occasional foray into retail work, it was fantastic to be in … Continue reading →

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Midsummer (Love’s Labours 1) now available for pre-order

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

John Lyonel, a long-time theater professional and teacher, heads to Virginia to play Oberon in the Theater in the Woods’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, intending to focus on his work. John is recovering from the tragic loss of … Continue reading →

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Room 1024 — now available!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Yesterday was release day for Room 1024 and we’re super excited that it’s in people’s hands.  If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s the scoop! When Cameron takes his submissive boyfriend Noah to a gay men’s leather convention in San … Continue reading →

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The Czar of Wilton Drive Blogtour: Why the American leather scene may be on life support (with giveaway!)

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

As Erin & I gear up for our own leather scene themed release this week (Room 1024 will be out on Wednesday), we’re happy to host RP Andrews with his new gay lit title, The Czar of Wilton Drive and his thoughts on … Continue reading →

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