The Kids Are All Right...but is the Movie?

Yikes...more gay movie controversy.


I've been anticipating the release of this movie...but after learning that it is the same story told again (lesbian has sex with a man and destroys her happy family) I'm not entirely sure its on the top of my list...

Why can't "Surprisingly new plot twists" sell in Hollywood? 


For example... the affair was with another woman and the sperm donor becomes an even more important part of their family because he helps the women come to terms with the betrayal...and helps the kids understand their parents are only human with flaws and show them how to embrace forgiveness...

Instead, we get another boy gets the lesbian...eek.


Here are two very popular reviews (with some spoilers)


Dan Savage


Sinclair Sexsmith

Vow of Silence

Today I started the sixth Chronicle of Surrender, not known as Book 6 but rather Dr.Psycho.
As you can tell I had a lot of help getting through Chapter One:

Sadie and Tilak gave their seal of approval...

Me, I'm not so sure...Chapter One may become Chapter Two. Not sure at this point but I'm plugging along.

As far s Jazzi goes... she is much improved... eating, drinking, and begging to play frisbee!

Say A Prayer For Jazzi

I'm very worried about my sick girl, a 1/2 black lab, 1/2 australian shepherd mix. She is a very sick girl.

She got choked on a raw hide chewy yesterday and after vomiting hard enough to dislodge it seemed fine, but then proceeded to vomit several more times. I thought she'd just irritated her throat but upon further investigation my microbiologist hubby who isn't squeamish at all reported that something strange was going on. It seems what she'd thrown up hadn't come from us. So now he thinks the raw hide wasn't the culprit at all.

We feed her dry food...
What she threw up was obviously trash pickings...macaroni and corn. The troubling part is that neither of those things were in our garbage.

Now, I'm guilt ridden because she ran out of our fenced yard for a few minutes while I was watering the garden and has obviously gotten something from our neighbor's (guessing since they had a backyard bar-b-que over the weekend--although she wasn't out of our yard more than a few minutes. That's apparently all it took.)

I called the vet who seemed fairly unconcerned by vomiting as an only symptom.
Am I being overly dramatic to worry about dehydration?
I know the vet knows we always keep her inside with us except for potty breaks and play time, maybe that's why she isn't alarmed, but even in our air-conditioned house, if she isn't eating or drinking anything...it seems like a problem! Now, she's just laying around listlessly and obviously feels horrible.

In The Works...

I hope everyone is having a fun relaxing summer!
I know it seems I just can't get caught up...

In the works...
Through edits:
TRUST a cyber-goth BDSM madcap romp coming soon from Loose-Id
CRIES OF PENANCE book 5 of the Chronicles of Surrender coming soon from Lyrical Press

Going into edits:
YOU'RE INVITED       M/M coming out story coming in October from Loose-Id
ACTUALLY, I'M GAY   M/M romance involving two very different men, one of whom's child has autism

Fresh off the back-burner and the new WIP:
VOW OF SILENCE   Dr.Psycho's Chronicle of Surrender coming 2011 from Lyrical

Whew...I'm exhausted! I'd like to be this girl for just a few hours so I could rest up:)

Inspiration...

This photo is tickling an idea from my brain for a new book...

Can three men really share one woman?
Hmmm...

Longest Cinematographic Kiss in History...

And it goes to the lesbians...

More Lesbian Entertainment & Video

In her new film, Conn wanted to capture the power and magic behind a monumental first kiss, and ended up shooting a 3:24 long kissing scene that breaks the record for longest kiss in cinema history, originally set back in 1941 by — naturally — a heterosexual couple.

Her new project, Elena Undone, follows a well-known lesbian writer who falls for the wife of a pastor. It was conceived by Conn and her partner, Marina Rice Bader, on a weekend getaway when Bader asked, "Why aren't there more lesbian movies out there?" The two decided to "give it a go," and Elena Undone was born. (read more at AfterEllen)

Road Trip...

The weekend finds us at Great Lakes Medieval Faire...

Love Faire...who needs a better excuse for a road trip?
Not me...
But I also had a new corset that needed breaking in...so it seemed like good idea:)

This is me with hubby and youngest daughter...

And daughter with her BFF...

Welcome to the Independence Day Blog Hop! Start the Blog Tour Here for Fabulous Prizes!

Happy Independence Day Weekend!!
It's actually my favorite holiday because of all it stands for...I'm also a big history buff and its a good excuse to head over to some of my favorite history sites. The Freedom Documents...

Then there's also the fireworks...
Too much food...
Too much wine...
Sex...
However you celebrate Independence Day, please remember what it is we're celebrating!

Announcing A Blog Hop!

PRIZES UP FOR GRABS:

Choice of backlist by Olivia Brynn

Intimate Strangers by Gem Sivad

Midnight's Ghost by Sara Brooks

$5 MBaM gift certificate from Hailey Edwards

Winner's choice of backlist by Trina M. Lee

Star Spangled Kiss, (Kissin Cops 2) by Christa Page

Scent of the Roses by PG Forte

The Virtuous Vampire by Monette Michaels

Winner's choice of backlist by Juniper Bell

Winner's choice of backlist by Tina Holland

Copy of First Heat by Jocelyn Modo

An autographed copy of The Cowboy Way from Tori Richards

Ex Appeal by Cari Quinn

Witch Hunter by Lyn Armstrong

Felicia's Fling by Jolie Cain

Winner's choice of backlist by Dee Carney

Winner's choice by Tina Donahue (info via email)

Rhythm of Love by J. Hali Steele

Sacred Secrets by Roxy Harte

Winner's choice of backlist by Elise Logan

One Wilde Night by Rhonda Leah

The Omegas by Annie Nicholas

The Bargain by Desiree Holt

See you there!

More Survival Instinct Love!

Another review for Survival Instinct. This one by Fallen Angels

Brian Van Zant had thought that the worst that could happen had already occurred. He had discovered that his twin brother and his husband were sleeping together, a fact that left him wounded and broken hearted. But when the two are killed in a car accident only days after their perfidy is discovered Brian is left with the feelings of betrayal, loss, and heartbreak over losing the two people he loved most in the world. Now he's running away from home, running with no destination in mind, only the desire to escape and begin anew. 

Park Ranger Tobias Red Hawk is in the closet and believes that he will stay there. After all, the one time he tried to step out he had his heart trampled upon. But when Hawk rescues a hypothermic Brian off the side of the mountain he finds himself unable to deny the feelings the man brings out in him. 

But fate isn't finished with the two men. Hawk's past has returned and is somehow connected to mysterious lights that appear on Bitteroot Mountain. A past that could put an end to Hawk's future if the men aren't careful. 

What begins as a tragedy ends as a story of survival and growth. Brian has had one heck of a rough time lately and it's understandable that at times he's not exactly rational. Hawk is a pillar of strength, loyalty, and raw sexuality that is exactly what Brian needs to heal and become the man he is meant to be. The betrayals that sent Brian out onto that road and into the arms of Hawk were so heart wrenching that I had to stop and catch my breath at the horror of it. That the two people that should have loved Brian the most were the perpetrators of this crime made it even more emotionally wrenching. Then to have them die before any closure could be reached left a gaping hole that Brian was still struggling to climb out of, and without meeting Hawk he may never have made the attempt. Hawk was a real treat as a man that is out to himself but not to those around him. The subplot of the lights in the night sky gave a little splash of mystery and danger to make this tale even more enjoyable.


You can buy Survival Instinct at Loose-Id

Also available on KINDLE

Survival Instinct Love

This full review is posted at Literary Nymphs


Brian Van Zant's world was turned upside down in the blink of an eye. To discover his twin and his husband were having an affair was shocking, but their sudden death, caused by a fatal accident, left no time for Brian to gain the closure he needed. Brian decides to take an impromptu trip, which leads him straight into the arms of Tobias.

Park Ranger Tobias Red Hawk isn’t out to the local residents. He keeps his desire for men and his love of kink tightly tucked away. Meeting Brian puts Tobias’ libido and heart in turmoil. The hurt in Brian’s eyes brings out Tobias’ protective nature but he knows he does not have room in his life for love, or does he?

Roxy Harte brings us love and adventure on a beautiful Montana mountainside in Survival Instinct. Right away, my heart went out for Brian. The betrayal, loss and uncertainty he was going through made me want to cyber box anyone who stepped on his feelings. I will admit I wasn’t truly feeling his family. While I’m sure their hearts were in the right place, they felt cold and unloving to me.

Tobias is a man who makes me want to purposely be stranded on a mountain where I’ll require his special brand of TLC to recuperate. Sexy, handsome, with a heart of gold, he was just what Brian needed to move forward with his life. The story is a mix of action, suspense, spine tingling sex and raw emotions, which makes it a winner in my book. This is the second story I’ve read by Roxy Harte, and I haven’t been disappointed yet. Pick up a copy and enjoy.

Eye Candy

Still writing the same MM WIP I was writing at the beginning of the month...my body wasn't cooperating ...

You may have read about the migraines...cross your fingers we're done with that!

Then there was the week getting used to switching between my distance glasses and my reading glasses...yeah, yeah, I know...I should have went for the bifocals...right? Actually the eye doctor advised against bifocals when she realized I spend 12-14 hour in front of my pc every day (except weekends...usually...except this weekend I'm still writing because I didn't finish the damn WIP so I didn't earn a few days off...who said being your own boss is easy? Don't believe it)

Anyway...since I'm writing...you get eyecandy.

Fair?

Kittens Arrived on My Doorstep

The sad news is... Blackie is still missing and we have assumed journeyed beyond the veil. It saddens me that I will never spend another midnight stroll with him at my heels...but I had fifteen years with his generous loving soul and I am a better person because he was in my life.


And then a strange thing happened this week. Wednesday night at 10pm my hubbie came in and said, "Blackie's reincarnation is in the garage." At first I thought Blackie had come home and I was so excited...but then I realized it was a very small black kitten.


After much hissing and biting hubby's hand (through leather gloves) my bleeding, cussing hubby has rescued the baby. Whew, right? on further investigation there are four more just like him and we looked like rodeo clowns trying to corner a bull as we chased them around the house trying to round them all up. Three and a half hours later, we rescued four kittens.


 My fear is our girl calico lured them home with her for new playmates since she was the instigator in bringing the first little kitten inside the garage and she's missed Blackie terribly.


A horrible thought is that someone intentionally abandoned them...
Or that their mother was injured or worse...


They're safe now.


If I could attract money as easily as strays I'd be a rich woman, as it is I'm wealthy in love...


here they are:) 
Three black and one ginger...
We haven't named them yet but the first kitty to the left is temporarily being called Cujo, because even though I am holding him bare handed in this photo, it was the first and only time I was able to do so...I think he was in shock...now it takes leather gloves and nerves of steel. I know that slowly but surely he will learn to love me...just as Blackie did

Shower Scene

The Shower Scene that almost happened...leaving me somehow less than completely satisfied:

Bill: May I use your shower? 

Sam: Of course. There’s, uh, plenty of towels in the bathroom.

Bill: If you could spare a shirt, I’d be much obliged.

Sam: I— I really didn’t pack anything. It’s kind of an impromptu road trip I’m on. But you could— You could have the shirt off my back if you want it.

Bill: I’ll take what I can get.

Bill: Nice.

Sam: Right. (takes shirt off)

Sam: Well, thank you.

Bill: I’ll take that shower now.

Sam: Mm-hm.

Bill: Unless you’d care to join me.

Sam: Yeah. I think I would.

Bill: Good. We’re gonna have a nice time. I hear the water in Arkansas is very hard.

< Phone Rings, Sam looks to it >

Bill: Come. Don’t answer that.

Sam: Okay.

I Am Such A True Blood Addict

Eric said to Sookie: "You’re going to invite me in so I can protect you. Or have passionate, primal sex with you. How ‘bout both?"

Knowing that he looks like this in bed, how did she have the will power to say no?

Mmmm, yummy...
Other favorite moments:

Teen vampire angst...

And...
Snark

And a little lesbian "wierdness" thrown in for fun...
roflma off after this scene

Sigh...
I wonder if HBO is playing a rerun right now?

Working on A New M/M Romance

I am really hoping to finish this one this week...
A new MM-romance for Loose-Id titled You're Invited.

This is a photo randomly sent to me from a friend and it is so close to the character Stanley in You're Invited, I think she must be telepathic... Scary

Now, if my pounding head cooperates...
This is insane because I can't remember having a headache for years...
decades maybe...
So to be fighting one migraine after another is sooooo not getting it.

News from Loose-Id

Latest news from my publisher Loose-Id...
who published SURVIVAL INSTINCT ...
and PAINTED LADY among others...

Loose-Id is now offering their titles in .epub format, which works on Astak EZ Reader, Astak EZ Reader Pocket PRO, Astak Mentor, BeBook One,BeBook Mini, Cybook Gen3, Cybook Opus, COOL-ER, Elonex eBook, HanlinV5, Hanlin V3, IREX Digital Reader 1000S, NUUT2, Sony PRS-300 ReaderPocket Edition, Sony PRS-505 Reader Digital Book, Sony PRS-600 ReaderTouch Edition, Sony PRS-700BC Reader Digital Book, Nook...whew...hoping that makes a lot of my readers very happy!

Eyecandy Makes Everything Better

uck gets uckier...

My WIP is in so much trouble...week before last couldn't function because of a 3 day migraine...last week spent trying to get used to new glasses...and now...I fear the flu is closing in. I really hope morning is better, a two and a half hour nap sure didn't help.

I hope everyone else's summer is off to a better start than mine!

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