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Happy Sunday everyone! I hope this day finds you well and not going stir crazy.

I got a treat today! My nephew dropped by to say hello and pick up an item for him which I’ve had for months now. He’s had the virus already and only mildly at that. He explained the symptoms to me and made me wonder if I’ve already had it too. Sore throat, back pain, he didn’t notice a fever, just the back pain was his hallmark symptom. After a week he was fine again.

What is Rainbow Snippets? It’s a group of LGBT+ authors who post six sentences (or more) from a current WIP, published work or even something they’ve read that they want to rave about. Click on the link below the rainbow to be transported to a place of wonder where you will find tasters of everything from sweet romance, to hot and steamy, to fantasy and sci-fi.

This week I’m sticking with one of my more dramatic works…Complications. First written by hand in 1999.

Blurb:

Josh is a family man, a good doctor and a man in love… with his best friend. All is well until Greg discovers how he feels. Sadly, he doesn’t feel the same way.

Heartbroken, Josh finds love elsewhere, with Glenn, a much younger man. They have a whirlwind romance, until one flawed decision threatens to tear them apart forever.

With all the complications in his love life, will this doctor find a cure to mend his broken heart?

Josh is in love with his bff Greg, but Greg doesn’t feel the same way. The problem? They’re both married…to women…with kids. Now the wives know too.

Josh sighed. “It’s all for the best. Nati and Ben know we love them, and we’ll do everything we can to let them know this has nothing to do with them.”

“That’s good then.  I think you’ll both be happier, eventually.  I could tell something wasn’t right between you two a while ago.”

“Yeah.  I think we will be.  As long as you are still my best friend. But it still hasn’t changed how I feel about you.”

Available At: Smashwords

Happy Easter everyone! I hope this day finds you well and healthy.

Life is pretty good here on the fringe of a city. It’s so strange being here all day and having only the kitty to amuse me. The traffic outside is much diminished; and even I have a desire to drive somewhere! Luckily, this week shall afford me a couple of opportunities to do so.

What is Rainbow Snippets? It’s a group of LGBT+ authors who post six sentences (or more) from a current WIP, published work or even something they’ve read that they want to rave about. Click on the link below the rainbow to be transported to a place of wonder where you will find tasters of everything from sweet romance, to hot and steamy, to fantasy and sci-fi.

This week I’m starting a new round of snippets…from Complications

Blurb:

Josh is a family man, a good doctor and a man in love… with his best friend. All is well until Greg discovers how he feels. Sadly, he doesn’t feel the same way.

Heartbroken, Josh finds love elsewhere, with Glenn, a much younger man. They have a whirlwind romance, until one flawed decision threatens to tear them apart forever.

With all the complications in his love life, will this doctor find a cure to mend his broken heart?

Josh is in love with his bff Greg, but Greg doesn’t feel the same way. The problem? They’re both married…to women…with kids. Now the wives know too.

“Hey, how’d it go?” Greg asked as he approached Josh at the picnic table by the lake. Greg noticed his friend looked horrible, like he hadn’t slept in the last couple days.  He was sure the talk with his wife probably hadn’t gone well.

“Kim and I are divorcing. I don’t want to hurt her anymore than I already have,” Josh blurted out.

“What?” Greg gasped.

Josh looked resigned.  Even though he looked tired, he also appeared lighter as if a heavy weight had been lifted from his soul. “Listen, it’s not just me either. She told me last night that she pretty much suspected everything. Plus, she wants someone else anyway, that Dr. Bates in oncology?”

Greg’s eyes grew wide. “You’re kidding! That jerk?”

“Yup. He’s made passes at her forever, but with all of this drama, she finally took him up on it.”

“I’m sorry.”

Hello everyone! I hope you are staying well, healthy, sanitized, and sane.

Good news…I’ve started on my end of edits on Upstaged 5

Are you going crazy yet? What day of isolation and social distancing are you on? For me it’s the end of my first week of working from home since 2016 and it was a light load, so I got a lot of house things done

Howdy from isolation. Illinois is under a lockdown so no going out unless essential. Wow. For a near hermit like me I feel like I’ve been training for this my whole life

Happy Sunday! Are you following your distance protocols? Hand washing? Hoarding toilet paper? Oy vey!

The whole world is off its rocker with this imho. I’d love to know where it started and why it has us in such a frenzy.

On a much, much better note…my kitty’s bday is today! His sweet sixteen. He’s lived through over six years of shots, and now 18 months of liquid meds; and still going strong. Happy bday my love!

What is Rainbow Snippets? It’s a group of LGBT+ authors who post six sentences (or more) from a current WIP, published work or even something they’ve read that they want to rave about. Click on the link below the rainbow to be transported to a place of wonder where you will find tasters of everything from sweet romance, to hot and steamy, to fantasy and sci-fi.

This week I’m sticking with one of my older works again which was formerly “Refugees” but was re-named “This Time Around”.

Available on Amazon

Blurb:

Can two lonely souls finally get a second chance on getting it right?

Robert can’t believe this has happened again. His heart is in tatters, all because of his once-again ex. Out of pure frustration, he takes matters into his own hands and gives boxing a try. All he gains is an injured hand, which needs the attention of a physical therapist.

David is overwhelmed and his heart is in denial over the sudden departure of the man he was in love with. As he tries to piece his life back together, a patient needing therapy walks into his clinic and the attraction is immediate; but the desire is not.

Can these two finally find a good relationship that will last and work this time around?

Robert tilted his head and pursed his lips. He rolled his eyes and sighed. “Ah, king of denial. How well do I know how that goes.”

David glared at his patient and Robert’s breath hitched. He saw frustration in David’s gorgeous emerald green eyes, but a deep pain that no one could touch. They had both been through torture. “Let’s just get on with this. You have exercises to learn.”

“Bullshit. I learned them a long time ago, remember? If you wanna clam up and just play cold fish, fine. Continue to suffer in silence.” Robert looked away from him, then down at his injured hand. After what seemed like the longest minute ever, he spoke again. “I’m sorry, I just…I know something is bothering you and I like you, David. But…I’ll stop pushing.”

The tone cut David to the core and tugged at his heartstrings. He was being a cruel bastard to someone who just wanted to listen. That was all. David smoothed his skilled hands over his patient’s arm. “Robert, I’m sorry… it’s just been a really horrible month for me. Can you forgive me?”

Robert looked up and smiled. David did the same. “I accept. Let’s just get me better so it doesn’t hurt like a bitch to type anymore.”

David nodded. “I’ll do my best.”

A sweet moment between the therapist and patient…can they be good friends?

I saw this article pop up today and it talks about social distancing to avoid the spread of this virus.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/social-distancing-places-to-avoid-coronavirus_l_5e6bee6cc5b6dda30fc8e6f0

I’m a homebody and that’s a very good thing at the moment. Plus I convinced my elder family members to have small gatherings at home vs at a restaurant where people have this virus,colds, flu, pneumonia, etc.

My brother called me an alarmist at first, but after the pandemic was designated; he agreed with me.

What are you doing to hunker down in this crazy time?
As for me and mine…we have toilet paper and food, and avoiding touching our faces. We have soap and sanitizer gel too. If we do get it, quarantine is the only way to not spread it.
I hope very much we will have a vaccine soon and put a halt to this.

#coronavirus #virus #panic #quarantine #socialdistance

Spring fever abounds today, and after yesterday’s killer migraine…all is well again.

Did you remember to spring forward on your clocks? We got most of ours; but some we just let slide.

This past week work has dominated my world; more, what I want it to become. At my age I have two options: keep playing minimum effort and have a horrid retirement called death…or brush up some skills, get promoted, work my arse off for a decade, then retire nicely to a writing shed.

I chose the latter

Happy sunny Sunday again! It’s a drop-dead gorgeous day outside and I feel a touch of spring fever for sure.

This past week has been busy at work, but the weekend afforded family time; which I adore more than just about anything.

What is Rainbow Snippets? It’s a group of LGBT+ authors who post six sentences (or more) from a current WIP, published work or even something they’ve read that they want to rave about. Click on the link below the rainbow to be transported to a place of wonder where you will find tasters of everything from sweet romance, to hot and steamy, to fantasy and sci-fi.

This week I’m sticking with one of my older works again which was formerly “Refugees” but was re-named “This Time Around”.

Available on Amazon

Blurb:

Can two lonely souls finally get a second chance on getting it right?

Robert can’t believe this has happened again. His heart is in tatters, all because of his once-again ex. Out of pure frustration, he takes matters into his own hands and gives boxing a try. All he gains is an injured hand, which needs the attention of a physical therapist.

David is overwhelmed and his heart is in denial over the sudden departure of the man he was in love with. As he tries to piece his life back together, a patient needing therapy walks into his clinic and the attraction is immediate; but the desire is not.

Can these two finally find a good relationship that will last and work this time around?

Relieved, Robert grinned and they finished up the appointment. “See you in two days?”

“Yep. See you then.”

Two days later:

Tonight David was stressed out. He’d found a few texts still left on his phone from Andy. He didn’t want to delete them. He wanted to hope he had a chance; but he knew that was about as possible as him sprouting wings and flying out the window on a whim. His ex was gone. For good.

When Robert arrived, his demeanor brightened and he greeted his favorite patient with a bright smile.

“Hey, how do you feel tonight?”

“Not too good; it’s really bugging me today. You?”

“I’m hanging in there.” Well, at least he was attempting to. “Have a seat and we’ll fix you up.”

Robert has had quite the jagged history with dear Phillip, hasn’t he? Oh my….can two days pass fast enough?

All of my books are half-off this week only