May, 2007

News

My main blog is still on LiveJournal, but now you can find me on MySpace! You can find my profile HERE.

Friday, May 11th is Ask Jodi Day. I'll be answering questions for readers all day on the Torquere Press Yahoo Group. Something you want to know about one of my characters? Question about a story? The writing process? What I ate for breakfast? Stop by and sign up for the group here. I'll be randomly giving away prizes, too. Book Expo America. I'll be attending Book Expo America in New York on June 1, 2 & 3. Stop by and visit with Torquere Press.

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Recent Releases

Last month I had 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.

Deviations: Discipline, Book Three in the Deviations Series. In this book, Tobias and Noah's deep love for one another and the precious bond between Master and sub are tested in ways they never could have predicted.

Rough Draft, Paul and Gray, former grad school lovers, rediscover each other and their love for one another through a series of letters.

All three of the above titles were co-authored with Chris Owen.







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Coming Soon

Founder. My first gay erotic solo novel centers around a horse barn manager who was raised a cowboy and is used to moving on when he needs to, and a younger hand who shows up at just the wrong time. Though if it really could be love, his timing might be just right. Release date: July 11, 2007, Torquere Press.

Spike. 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:

Gail and Julie are complete, real characters. I think I fell a little bit in love with them. Superbly characterized, they pulled me into their lives. I loved the simplicity and honesty of their tale.

Packed with simmering sensuality, witty humor, and real emotion, For Better or Worse is an exquisite story that I can't recommend enough! Even if you think you don't like lesbian romances, pick up Jodi Payne's For Better or Worse. It will make a believer out of you!

Click their banner on the right for the full review.

To read an excerpt, click here. To purchase For Better or for Worse, click here.

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Contest

• April Contest WINNER! The winner of my April contest was Crystal G.! She won a copy of Deviations: Submission in paperback. Congrats Crystal, I'll be in touch soon.

• May Contest! Win a $5 gift certificate to Torquere Press, to pick out the e-book of your choice! All you need to do is send me an email at my contest address and tell me what kind of queer erotica you read most often (m/m, f/f, bi, trans or any other flavor of queer erotica). I will pick a name at random and the winner will be announced in June's newsletter. Deadline for entry is midnight on May 30, 2007.

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Fun Stuff

• Author Rec: This month I'm sending you to visit Elisa Viperas. Elisa is the author of a novel called Prophet, which was released as part of Torquere Press' "Everyday Spectres" line. If you like dark comedies, this one is definitely for you. Elisa's style is engaging and just plain fun to read. Apart from being one of the most prolific and creative writers I know, Apart from my admiration, Elisa gets the spotlight this month because of this quote from her website: "Asking if Jodi Payne can characterize is like asking if Christopher Walken wants more cowbell." Reviews just don't get better than that!

• Website Rec: Need a little spiritual guidance? Someone to interpret what's in your stars? Maybe you just a forecast for how to navigate next week? Visit Freewill Astrology.

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