Author of m/m romance and erotica…

“When Memory Fails” will be released through Dreamspinner Press Friday, August 5.  Please let me know what you think of the sequel featuring Hank and his Scrappy.  I hope you all enjoy it!

My follow-up book to “Falling” has a cover.  Many thanks to Anne Cain and the art department at Dreamspinner Press.  I love it!  Stay tuned for an official release date…

I have just completed the first round of edits for “When Memory Fails” – the sequel to “Falling”.  Stay tuned for cover news and a release date…

I just signed two other contracts with Dreamspinner Press:  ”Roots and Wings”, which is the third story featuring Jerry, David, William (and Billie) and Cory (and Tara).  The release date is scheduled for October-ish of this year.  Here’s the unofficial blurb:

It has been six years since Jerry, David and William welcomed Billie and Cory into their home, and since that time, there have been a lot of changes in all of their lives.  William has fallen in love, Jerry is as irrascible as ever and still looking after his “men” and Cory has now graduated from university and is engaged.  David, however, is struggling.  He is having some sort of midlife crisis; he worries about William and Cory, about Jerry and what will become of them when the house becomes an empty nest, and he worries about his aging parents.

But events on the ranch will soon make him realize that he has a good life, a loving husband who will do anything to please him despite an unexpected medical uncertainty, two wonderful sons who make him proud and a mother who isn’t what he thought she was.  Amid the drama of a sixteen-year old in love, a husband who faces a medical crisis and an impending wedding, David learns that life – and all of its ups and downs – is to be lived to the fullest, that each of us is endowed with roots and wings.

The third contract is for a brand new story (new characters) entitled, “A Still, Small Voice”.  The projected release date in November-ish of this year.  Here is the unofficial blurb:

After ten years of teaching, Noah finds himself accused of sexually molesting one of his high school students.  What makes the whole event even more puzzling is that the student reported it to Paul, a relatively new teacher and ex-lover of Noah’s.  Even though Paul and Noah were no longer involved – due to Paul’s infidelity (with a woman!) – Noah had never imagined that Paul would not tell the truth, would not tell the authorities why Noah could not have possibly done it.

Over the next six years, Noah puts his life back together and finds love in a most unexpected place.  But will his new life be put in jeopardy when the ghosts of his past move in next door?  Or will Noah try to figure out why he’d ever been made to endure the horrible, humiliating ordeal?

I just signed the contract for “When Memory Fails”, the sequel to “Falling”. This sequel also features Scott, Hank, Brian, Kari and a brand new character, introduced specifically for this story. You’ll have to read the book, or cheat and read reviews, to learn who this new character is and why Hank can’t get enough of him. Stay tuned for a release date and any book cover information I receive ahead of time.

Kitten napping and dreaming while Mommy does what mommas do best…

Through no fault of his own, Mr. Brent Whitehouse suffered an unimaginable loss on April 27. I cannot even begin to imagine what he must be feeling right now, but I am in awe that Mr. Whitehouse wishes to use some of the monies that are being donated to him to create a fund to help victims of other hate crimes. My prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Whitehouse as he struggles to rebuild his life and to come to terms with such a cowardly and vicious attack.
The world needs more heroes like you, Mr. Whitehouse!
(Read the story here)
(Donations can be made at www.paypal.com and sent to brentsbarn@ec.rr.com. I’ve already sent my donation; won’t you please send yours today?)

Just finished the first draft of the third, and final, book featuring Jerry, David, William (and Billie) and Cory! It takes place six years after “An Earlier Heaven” and features an almost-17-year old William. It will be going out to betas next week. Fingers crossed!

I just finished re-reading Soldier and then read Tommy’s Story, followed by For Gom’s Sake.  All I can say is that you will not be disappointed.  After not having read Soldier in quite a while, I found my reaction to be just as strong as the first time I’d read it.  Even though I knew what was coming, I still found myself awed by the poignancy of a few of society’s castaways finding love, comfort and acceptance with each other.  AKM Miles writes beautiful stories that have a way of putting so many things into a much clearer perspective:  Love really can conquer all!

I was as touched and awed by the stories that she weaves as ever.  Whenever I read her stories, I find myself cursing the clock, wondering where the time has gone, not to mention that I become sleep-deprived because I have to find out what comes next.  I’ve always considered myself quite disciplined, but when it comes to reading about Soldier and Dillon and their boys, my finely tuned self-discipline goes right out the window.

I cannot recommend these stories highly enough.  I fell in love with Gom all over again, not only as the scared and frightened eight-year old in Soldier, but as the grown twenty-two year old man with a passion for helping to stop the epidemic of bullying; a passion that he obviously learned from his two dads – Soldier and Dillon.  And Tommy’s story?  As a teacher and someone who’s spent his life trying to help the younger generations, I was touched and moved beyond words.  The stories are uplifting and edifying – and the sweet scenes between the men who aren’t afraid to show their love for each…simply amazing.

To AKM Miles, I extend my most heartfelt appreciation for, and congratulations on, all the incredibly touching and inspiring stories you’ve given to us.  I will always be so grateful to you; you have a fan for life!

I have completed work on a sequel to “Falling”, just today as a matter of fact.  The story, tentatively entitled “When Memory Fails” focuses on Hank’s story, his family, his acceptance of his homosexuality and his ever-growing love for his Scrappy.  It is currently out to several beta readers who have been gracious enough to read the story to see that the fans of “Falling” won’t be disappointed.  I’ve also submitted the MS to Dreamspinner Press and am waiting to see if they’re interested.  Fingers crossed!

Stay tuned for updates and more!