When I write, I create worlds and characters bigger than myself, but at times, they are representative parts of me. They hold all my fears, my hopes, and my dreams of what reality could be. Last year, I was riding high after finding a new job that was more fulfilling, finishing my goal of reading 100 gay stories from across all genres (Haven't written all the reviews, but you can get a hint of my varied reading), and being in better health than I have been in decades with new corneas.
Then,
I thought I'd write out my story ideas from a recent brainstorming session:
-Firstly, the genre would be speculative fiction/science fiction about a near-future society, based on the recent advances of young blood transfusion and convalescent plasma therapy, which President Trump and key advisers supported versus mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's one of the areas that traditional regulatory guidelines might not have caught up to the data, which indicates this approach might b
Well just to make it clear for people who do not know, I suffer from Congenital Glaucoma, I was born with bad eyesight, and am legally blind with very low vision. One thing I've learned as I read stories, there really isn't much diversity or representation of people with disabilities in various gay fiction genres. People like me exist throughout the world in various forms; for instance, my last boyfriend was deaf, but it very hard for me to find any kind of story that reflect that kind of relati
When my muse is running, I don't always go in one direction. This one, I've actually written one chapter of already.
-The Setting begins in a modern town called Cooksville in the United States. It's going to shift to Alteria, a fantasy world with various magical creatures and shifter species, along with humans.
-This story is going to be dual 1st-person narrative, a type of writing I haven't done in quite some time.
-The first main character will be named Kevin Kidd: fourteen ye
Chapter 7 is now live, here's some thoughts and commentary:
-A nice Brunch of Beignets doughnuts and Chicken Fried Steak, what can I say, I am sucker for southern comfort food.
-The package reveal is a neat little twist to explore character backgrounds and open up things.
-Chip's excitement over the new Pokemon games isn't completely fictional, they really are coming out on November 19th and pre-orders are already in. There's usually some Nintendo event that goes with these launch
Chapter 8 is now live and here's my thoughts:
-First I hope fans enjoy One Directions "What Makes you Beautiful"
-New South African Xhosa term
Uyakuthanda- He loves you
-Mrs. Angela Potter is a side-character just as much as any of the boys in the house. Her past is no less tragic, being an abused spouse who learned to rise above her abuse for her child and becoming a champion for others. I'm happy to explore a strong heterosexual female character
-We finally l
Of Pride and Power
Yes, I am starting a new book. It's original and the concept was something I was mulling over for a while.
I've written gay/bi/trans characters, but I've never attempted to write an intersex character. LGBTQIA+, the I is for the intersex within the community. Rarely have I seen anyone attempt to explore this area or consider themes about people in-between, not ready to define themselves through surgery or designate non-binary stance, born with bodies that don't confo
Chapter 9 is now live, here's some thoughts:
-Sleeping wrapped around each other in a bed, while one partner is interested in sex and the other isn't in the mood. Is it a sexual Snuggle? A non-sexual Cuddle? Or, is it a Huggle?
-Brad reveals a lot about himself in this chapter: He's driven to be the best, not out of obligation or parental pressure, he does it to himself. His fatal flaw is internalizing many things in his life.
-Brad's dog Cam gets a little backstory. It would have
Chapter 10 is now live, here's some author's notes:
-Sunday around Keller Hall isn't a day of rest, there's a lot of personal and emotional things coming up
-Warren is mad at himself, not Beau. He's also still not a fan of Brad, because Brad hasn't yet acknowledged what he did to Francis. We and Beau all know Brad isn't a bad guy, but we also understand he's not in a good head space right now.
-Seeking forgiveness and reconciliation are difficult topics, while some people would ar
My latest short story That's Where You'll Find Me plays with the concepts of identity, reality, and memory. As many readers know, I am a fan of science fiction and these themes were made famous by authors like Philip K. Dick among others. Yet, I wanted to bring my love of science fiction into contemporary gay fiction.
For me, I wanted to create a short story based on the concept of framed false memory from the perspective of an LGBTQ victim, who was traumatized and brutalized into forgettin
Chapter 11 is now live, here's some author's note:
-Brad's beastly side is showing
-Despite how much emotional growth and progress is shown, there's still a long way to go for everyone
-Beau has an innate gift as a therapist and someone who can empathize with others.
-Brad is naturally intimidating and dominant, but he's not sadistic or selfish about it. Some gay guys are naturally very dominant by personality, but in this case, Brad is worried that his nature is linked to Ga
Chapter 12 is now live, Here's some notes:
-A look into Beau's work-study job at the University Library. While in Beauty and the Beast, the Beast gave Belle an entire library, Beau actually works in one and has access to a massive amount of books.
-Gary Gaston has returned and his next scheme has far-ranging repercussions
-Min's story is revealed. It's very tragic and he has a lot of guilt to deal with.
I was inspired by the story of former professional baseball player Kazuhi
Chapter 13 is now live, Here's some Author's Notes:
-Some indirect inference on Brad and his mood shift as the effects of Methadone wears off. It's revealing a bit more about the man behind his initial appearance or foul moods, he's a very empathetic person, but it doesn't mean he's selfless.
-I indirectly revealed a major explanation in this chapter: Why are all the residents of Keller Hall there? The answer is simple: Each boy had felt a sense of abandonment
Francis- Was abandon
Chapter 14 is now live, here's some author's notes
-Morris and Beau are still close friends, even if they're no longer roommates. Morris also recommends the same thing Brad did, Beau should attempt to hide from Gary Gaston.
-Yes, I am a fan of Squid Game and its social commentary on the moral relativism and money
-As for the library scenes, I've worked in a library before, when I attended university, so I know a few things about some oddities that are kept. VHS tapes probably stil
Chapter 15 is now live, here's some author's notes
-Finally, a direct confrontation between Brad and Gary
-Gary's recent moves weren't just random pieces of malice, they were all calculated plays after discovering Brad's presence on Campus, most likely Thursday night
-Brad through Cook called in his lawyer, Peter Brownlow, to assist in the legal issues
-Dean William Sikes is the husband of Melinda, older sister of Gary Gaston, and petty power broker seeking to become Presiden
Chapter 12
Surprise! An Early Chapter before US Thanksgiving Holiday!
You did not expect me to go full battle-oriented chapter I appreciate several GA authors for their understanding of history and military tactics. I enjoy writers who create scenarios for sea battles and squad-based combat scenarios, but I seldom read anyone explore the gritty battles of defense and tactics that I displayed here. Outnumbered 3:1 on the battlefield with inferior firepower, most modern folks would con
Chapter 16 is now live, Here's some author's notes:
-Thanksgiving is coming up, there's lots of planning going into the meal and other things coming to head
For those, who follow American Football, Thanksgiving day is well known for being a day of football games. Wonder how that will affect the plot? 😛
-The two foods I noted are both street foods of Japan and South Africa, both are deep fried items and would fit in the theme of comfort food, including Fried Cajun Turducken.
Chapter 17 is now live, Here are some notes:
-Yes, Brad and Beau needed a very good scene of exploring each other's bodies, then a bit of exploring pleasure
-I know there are gay/bi guys, and probably a few ladies on here, who know what I am describing through Brad's actions of breathing hot air down Beau's spine. It's not something seen or written about often, but it's a kind of sexual foreplay and stimulation itself. Not sure if there's a proper name for it, yet.
-Brad's desires
Chapter 18 is now live, here's some thoughts
-Brad's freak out about his insomnia and growing sexual arousal are side effects of Methadone withdrawal. He's not crazy or unstable, Brad is trying to be responsible and protect Beau even if it means being distant from him. Beau understands that
-A tasteful sausage making joke Freud would be proud
-We get to see a Thanksgiving celebration
-Morris' dilemma is something a lot of heterosexual black males face. Having an unplanned ba
Chapter 6
I am doing a fair bit of world-building in this chapter. Taking pieces from various Chinese myths and concepts on Taoism and Buddhism to create a coherent concept.
It's fair to say that the White Snake demon boy, Xu Xiwang, in my story is similar in some ways to Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto if you guys are trying to draw some parallels. In Chinese and Japanese stories, it's not uncommon to have characters like that with an all-consuming lust for vengeance. Can you really blame h
So like my current novel-length story True As It Can Be, I want to share some thoughts about the story I submitted for the Fall 2021 Anthology:
-I had a wild idea of trying an unusual combination of story elements:
a. A western holiday story with a gay wedding
b. A funerary rites exploration with commentary on little known details involved in Taoist funeral practices.
c. I also wanted to write a ghost story that starts off heavy with melancholy, but ends lighter with potent
It's Crime Fiction, something different than my usual stories and a change of pace for readers into fantasy or historical settings.
It's a modern gay crime story set in a fictional American city. Both Main Maile Character and Male Lead Character are adults in their 30s with decades directly or indirectly involved in criminal activity, indirectly or by necessity to survive.
I am basing the concept behind the story on this quote from the famous, but little quoted novel The Master and Ma
Historical fiction is still on my mind and honestly, I know I've come a long way in writing it.
-I do want to focus on Sengoku Jidai within this universe and open the door to explore the Far Eastern conflicts between China, Joseon (Korea), Nippon (Japan), India, and Habsburg Empire (Spain, Portugal, and Austria were in the Far East during the 16th century)
-Eli's revenge campaign and the collapse of the Russian Empire might seem like a major problem for history down the road, but in th
Well, Chapter 6 is now live. Here's some thoughts:
-One thing I've considered about Beau, if he's a modern gay character, he's most likely has had experiences with other guys. Our urges drives us into things that we may very well regret, especially in an environment where we can't really be free to find good relationships or sexual outlets. Fantasy heroines and heroic lover archetypes are usually virgins, who save themselves for the "right guy", but reality is, most of us don't wait.
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Thanks to all the wonderful readers for recommendations and getting the story more readers views than I imagined, I am deeply gratified that readers enjoyed this story so much in recent weeks. For newcomers, you can catch up on the 6 chapters posted located here.
For Fans, I want to run a poll with you all this month to see who is your favorite characters in this story.
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I also want to give an individual shout-out to all those who have given me reactions or recommen
