Tag Archives: lgbtq romance

Consent: About more than just words

Posted on January 23, 2015 by erincmcrae

Doves (Love in Los Angeles 2) isn’t a BDSM book despite the ropes on the cover. It is, however, a book about consent — in life, in love, and yes, in the bedroom. And while we all know what consent … Continue reading →

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“Needs more glamour,” and the reality of life in the television industry

Posted on January 23, 2015 by erincmcrae

  One of the first notes we got from our editor on Starling, book 1 in the Love in Los Angeles series was, “Needs more glamour.” After all, this is a series about fame and the backstage lives of people in the … Continue reading →

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The magic of food: when a grilled cheese is not just a grilled cheese

Posted on January 23, 2015 by erincmcrae

In some ways, I’m not a cook at all. I don’t own any fancy tools, I don’t use cookbooks, and I rarely plan meals out in advance. But I am the person who will look into the refrigerator and make … Continue reading →

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Long-term monogamy: keeping it hot

Posted on January 22, 2015 by erincmcrae

Keeping long-term relationships hot and interesting is a challenge.  You know this if you’re married, you know this if you’re divorced, and you definitely know this if you read a lot of romance. In some ways, it’s simpler to make … Continue reading →

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The B in LGBTQ+: Bisexuality in Love in Los Angeles

Posted on January 22, 2015 by erincmcrae

When Racheline and I started diving into the online romance community while we were writing the first book of the Love in Los Angeles, Starling,  we were surprised to find debates raging online about bisexuality in M/M (or for that … Continue reading →

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Pssst, want a sneak peek at Phoenix?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by erincmcrae

        So, Doves is now out, and we know it’s a ways til Phoenix comes out June 10th. Did you read Doves? Do you want to talk about it? Do you not want to wait til summer to get a Love in … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, ropes are for rocks

Posted on January 22, 2015 by erincmcrae

                Rock climbing is a hobby that’s pretty much perfect for Alex. Alex is an actor, and finds the public aspect of his life as a celebrity pretty exhausting. His introvert self loves … Continue reading →

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At The Snarkology: Our path to publishing

Posted on January 22, 2015 by erincmcrae

As people who have read more gay literature than gay romance, we weren’t necessarily aware of the likes and dislikes of much of the M/M romance community when it came to narrative items like bisexuality and polyamory.  While knowing these … Continue reading →

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Quote A Day til Doves – Less than 1 day to go

Posted on January 20, 2015 by erincmcrae

They’re not tangled up with each other yet, although Alex knows Liam’s habits and knows they will be.     Doves now available for preorder: Amazon | Torquere

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Quote A Day til Doves – 1 day to go

Posted on January 20, 2015 by erincmcrae

Alex lost has always been, from even before it was a legitimate option, an Alex who has looked to Paul.     Doves now available for preorder: Amazon | Torquere

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