April, 2007

Recent Releases

April is a big month, with three new releases published by Torquere Press.

Ratchet, centered around the characters from the Deviations series, is one of several short stories in this kinky collection of gay erotic tales focusing on handcuffs. Dominant, Tobias Vincent loves surprises, as long as he isn't on the receiving end. His submissive, Noah Dolan, arrives home to find his Master waiting for him and ready to play. Release date: 4/18, co-authored with Chris Owen.

Tobias and Noah, the men from Deviations, are back in book three of the series, titled Deviations: Discipline. Their deep love for one another, the precious bond between Master and sub, and friendships as old and dear as both, are tested in ways Tobias and Noah never could have predicted - resulting in some of the most intense scenes and difficult discussions they've ever had together. To be released in e-book format and trade paperback. Release date: 4/25, co-authored with Chris Owen.

Gray and Paul were grad school lovers who parted ways after graduation to pursue jobs and real life on separate coasts. In Rough Draft, they rediscover each other when Gray takes up pen and paper and writes Paul a letter. Paul writes back and something meaningful is born. Can they rekindle their former love and make it into something that they both can live with? Release date: 4/25, co-authored with Chris Owen.






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Coming Soon

Founder. Jodi's first gay solo novel centers around Aubrey Jacek, a horse barn manager who was raised a cowboy and is used to moving on when he needs to, and a younger hand named Kelly Ayers, who shows up at just the wrong time. Or, perhaps, Kelly's timing is just right. Can Aubrey overcome old habits and deeply ingrained vices? Release date: July 11, 2007, Torquere Press.

This short, erotic lesbian story describes an encounter between lovers who can't resist the sexual allure of a pair of patent leather, stiletto heels. It will be published as part of a collection of lesbian short stories titled, Sappho's Chest, a Torquere Press Toy Box. Release date: July 18, 2007, Torquere Press.

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Latest Reviews

Cheryl, at Joyfully Reviewed, writes:

Deceptively subtle, Payne and Owen's Deviations: Domination is a complex exploration of dominance, submission, trust and love... Other stories may play at BDSM, but Deviations: Domination is a real, uncompromising look at building such a relationship. For readers of M/M, BDSM, or smoking hot romance, I can't recommend Deviations: Domination enough!

Click their banner for the full review!

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Fun Stuff

• NEW CONTEST! Win a copy of Deviations: Submission in paperback! All you need to do is send me an email at my contest address letting me know that you read about the contest in my newsletter and tell me briefly either who your favorite character is from any of my published work (solo or co-written) and why, or what your favorite kind of romantic/erotic scene is. I will pick a name at random and the winner will be announced in May's newsletter. Deadline for entry is midnight on April 30, 2007.

• Author Rec: This month, run don't walk over to visit Tory Temple. Tory's The Sound of Cicadas was just released from Torquere Press as part of their popular, short fiction, Single Shot line. In The Sound of Cicadas, Ken and Jack are reunited at a high school reunion to find that a fire they couldn't control ten years ago is still burning strong. Tory's characters are always a little broken and a lot horny, her writing style feels effortless and natural, and the combination makes for a compelling (and hot!) read.

• Website Rec: Need to add a modern flair to your writing? Or just look up something unintelligible that your teenager said at dinner? Try the Urban Dictionary.

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