Standards #2 is Coming This Valentine's!

The Way You Look Tonight is scheduled for release on February 12, just in time for Valentine's Day!

It's my first novella release with Wayward Ink Publishing

Genre: Gay Romance, Contemporary, May/December Romance
Length: Long Novella
Cover Reveal: February 6
Release Day: February 12

As a member of a wealthy and influential family, Jaime “Jamie” Abello had his life mapped out. Being shipped off to LA with an insurance scam linked to his name was not part of his plan. It had seemed so simple: pass the Philippines Medical Board Exam; practice in the family-owned and -controlled hospital; join the Board by age forty; and find a partner with whom he could settle down and be himself. Instead, his father supplies him with a surfeit of money and dangerous secrets and sends him to a strange country. The Pediatric Residency Program Jamie applies for brings him face to face with untouchable Program Director, Miles Kwon, whom Jamie soon finds to be a man of integrity and vision. When tragedy strikes, Jamie finds himself falling deeper into depression. Unexpectedly, it’s Miles who helps him work through his pain. Will Jamie ever experience a life with a loving partner, or will his father's secrets cause him to lose everything he’s gained?

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Don't forget to check out the first of The Standards: What A Difference A Day Makes

It's Release Day!!! Exclusive Excerpt & #Giveaway: Men In Uniform: A Wayward Ink Publishing Anthology

Disturbed: The Sound of Silence

I have been a fan of Disturbed for years, my family is a tad bewildered I go for the sound. Confession: I love music. Any music—except rap. Hate rap. The classics are at the top of my list but my major weakness is for distorted voices from rock  like that of David Draiman. It helps that he's such a a gorgeous man.

The Men and Dragon Behind The Royal Guardian

I posted the announcement of The Royal Guardian getting published, and it is. The release date is December 18th. As excited as I was, I completely forgot to 'show' who inspired me to write about Kallen, Lando and Bobik.

Well, Lando and Kallen were inspired by these two images:

 

Kallen holding the technomage wand

Lando on his return to his home planet 

(I saw this in DeviantArt but could not figure out who did this amazing artwork. I thank the artist, whoever you are.)

And then, there is Bobik. 

The Royal Guardian is dedicated to Bobik, an Aussie sweet, little reptile who really does exist.

Aka Bobik the Bobtail (aka Teliliqua Rugosa rugosa)

Who is Bobik? Where in my story Bobik is referred to as male, massively powerful and a bit of a jester, in truth, she is a sweet and manipulative little reptile that could. She is the sweetest lizard (I'm a dog person okay!) who loves snails, bananas and yogurt. She loves to cuddle up to her momma in bed (I don't think it's really love? More like, she seeks the warmth?) and at times, the house cat who tolerates her diva-ness.

She is pet and baby of a good friend and author: Mahlee Ashwynne who is also featured in this story as the irascible Doctor Candor.

Here are some adorable pics of the dragonette that could.

Men In Uniform Anthology Cover & Book Trailer Reveal Time!

Here it is! So excited to share with you the cover for Men In Uniform Anthology which features, among others, my short story The Royal Guardian.