Mychael Black

Book Rec

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:08:05 GMT

Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt have been partners and best friends for three years, but everything changed the night Taylor admitted the truth about his feelings for Will. And when Taylor was shot a few hours later, Will felt his reluctance to get involved was vindicated. For Will, the team and the friendship have to come first -- despite the fact that he hasn't failed to notice just how...hot Taylor is.

Taylor has been in love with his partner and best friend since they were first partnered. There isn't much he wouldn't do for Will -- but he doesn't know how much longer they can stay teamed feeling the way he does. Still, he agreed to a camping trip in the High Sierras -- despite the fact that he hates camping -- because Will wanted a chance to save their partnership. But the trip is a disaster from the first, and things rapidly go from bad to worse when they find a crashed plane and a couple of million dollars in stolen money.

With a trio of murderous robbers trailing them, Will and Taylor are on dangerous ground, fighting for their partnership, their passion...and their lives.

Get a copy here!

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Ever have one of those DOH! moments when you've bought books, put off reading, got distracted, then read something else from the same author and realized "Holy shit! I've been missing this??" Well, I had one of those moments.

See, I've got several of Josh Lanyon's books, but due to work, I don't have a lot of time to read for pleasure, and when I do, it's usually something short. Well, after seeing bbmrebel's rec for Dangerous Ground, I basically said screw the world. Nadia napped, I read. And read. And read. Truth be told, I read this book in one damn sitting. Couldn't stop. I...am officially a Josh Lanyon fan. *off to start the Adrien English Mysteries!*

So...read this book!!!

Colds suck.

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:04:30 GMT

The roommate's office has a nasty cold bug going around. She kindly brought it home. Now, it hurts to breathe and every time I talk, I cough. Shit gets worse at night. *sighs*

Been working on reviews today, but also Breakdown 2. Shayne and I are finishing up 7 (our TOTS antho). It and Breakdown 2 are due June 1st.

Heh. Got a little something for Robbie and Seth fans, but not gonna tell ya yet. *runs...like...HELL* (What?? You think I'm gonna pass up the chance to tease y'all??)

Also revamping my website. Eventually, I'll be paying someone to design a classier one, but for now, I do what I can. LOL Just need to fix up the individual book pages and it'll be done. :)

Okay...think that's all for now.

Could not possibly resist.

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:27:34 GMT

Lifted from angusdevotee (Pay close attention to #3...)

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Just because.

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:42:59 GMT

Working today on Breakdown 2, so I thought I'd share a little moment...

***

They finished up lunch, put the dishes in the dishwasher, and Ty got them both two more Cokes. Before he could head to the bedroom to get his boots, though, Jack caught him. Ty didn't have to ask, he just opened up for the kiss. Leaning back against the door frame, a can in each hand, he lost himself in a simple kiss that took his breath away. Beneath the hint of turkey and Coke, he tasted Jack -- warm, a lingering touch of mint from toothpaste, and undeniable heat. One of Jack's hands was braced above Ty's head on the door frame, while the other rested on Ty's hip, holding him tight against his lover's body. When Jack finally pulled away, Ty grinned up at him, quite certain the smile was goofy and lopsided, but he didn't care.

"I could do that forever."

"What?"

"Kiss you," Jack whispered over Ty's lips.

Ty barely nodded, unwilling to lose the contact. "Me, too."

Book Rec

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:44:12 GMT

WHAT THE HEART WANTS
by Cassidy Ryan

When Jamie takes his new cat, the aptly named Hellion, to the vet, he unexpectedly encounters an old friend. He and veterinarian Nick were very close a few years ago, but it ended badly, and they haven’t seen each other since. Just as Jamie’s getting over the shock of seeing Nick again, the man shows up at his door. Can Nick get over the hurt Jamie caused him and agree to pick up where they left off?

Get it here!

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Cassidy Ryan amazes me at how she can fit an entire, fully-developed story into such a short length. Aside from Sleeping with the Past, this is definitely one of my faves from her. :D

For my fellow Bach fans...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:27:05 GMT

MUST have: "I'll be Bach" T-shirt!

Lots more good ones here.

Wow

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:29:44 GMT

This is an amazing story.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20080509/wl_mcclatchy/2934868

Happy Mother's Day!

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:23:23 GMT

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmoms, stepmoms, adopted moms, and any other forms of moms out there. :)

ROFLMFAO!

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:55:40 GMT

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT eat or drink ANYTHING.

http://www.inktank.com/archives/AT/index.cfm?nav=49

Ow.

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:24:14 GMT

Okay. Hands hurt. Time for a break. LOL

Like I need anymore plot bunnies...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:35:56 GMT

A particular fellow reviewer has been hinting about wanting a m/m medieval fantasy that includes Scottish dialogue. Now, short of logging into WoW and listening to the male dwarves (who, yes, have Scottish accents/speech patterns), I'm a bit clueless as to how to translate it into actual dialogue. Any suggestions/recommendations of written references that involve Scottish speech (in that time period)?

Weekend update

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:07:40 GMT

I hate technology.

Okay, so that isn't necessarily news, coming from me. But there you have it.

Got round two edits back from our Phaze editor on Through the Dark, our alternate historical/werewolf novella due out the beginning of June. Something freaky happened with the file and several places ended up ridiculously garbled. I've since fixed it and sent it back, then discovered one of the files was corrupt. Thank God I had two versions. *sighs*

Also on the editing note, I'm sending out edits for the Summer Solstice Taste Test today, so those of you waiting, they're on their way. I'll also be reading subs for the Horns & Halos one. The deadline isn't til July 15th, but these things are filling up FAST. So if you see a call you like, best to get it written quickly. Just a note for Horns & Halos: no acceptances/rejections have been made, so if you've got something, send it!

Next on the editing/Taste Test agenda after Summer Solstice is A Day at the Beach.

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In writing news, Shayne and I are finishing up our antho ("7") for TQ's Turn of the Screw. It's due June 1st, and wouldn't you know it? Shayne's comp bit the frickin' dust. All work has been saved, but it's still a royal pain in the ass.

I'm also finishing Breakdown 2, which is due June 1st as well.

Plus I've got a couple other things I need to finish by June/July: one is for a BDSM antho Beth Wylde is putting together for Phaze; the other is for Dreams & Desires 3 from Freya's Bower. That one is almost done. I'm sending Tony and Neil's story to Marci for that. (Best friends, middle-aged guys, teenage daughter...)

I've got more plot bunnies than I know what to do with. Sheesh.

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Well, I suppose that's it for now. I've got more edits to do, kids to wrangle, James' room to clean up, gotta move laundry over before he freaks about "green blanket" being gone (it's his security blanket), and God knows what else. The weather's been funky, so every inch of my body aches right now. I need a vacation.

When life hands you stress...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:21:43 GMT

...watch Spongebob.

It's the first time I've laughed to the point of tears in about a week, and it's all because of ONE line from Patrick:

"Fishy go bye-bye."

Out of the mouth of 7 year-olds...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:30:47 GMT

Nadia: "Is Mommy a plot bunny?"

Just...right out of the blue. Had me and the roommate nearly in tears, we were laughing so hard.

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:16:56 GMT

Talkative Muse. Check.
Caffeine. Check.
Goldeneye on DVD. Check.
Chocolate. Damn. Need to run to the store. Then check.
VERY inspiring Colton Ford vids on Reb's LJ. Check.

Time to write. Something.

I needed some good news this morning...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:16:53 GMT

:) Got an email from Carwyn (my Welsh friend). It's been a good while since we talked, and he had some awesome news. He and his partner just bought their first house in the country, though he did mention wanting to head to Manchester. And with the wonderful help of a close female friend, they have a son! He's 13 months old now and I'm so incredibly happy for them. :D

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:39:39 GMT

No matter how tired I get from sitting here doing countless edits (in this case, reviews), fan mail always makes me smile. :)

That's all. :)

Happy Beltaine!

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:17:13 GMT

For my fellow pagans...

(And no, this is NOT worksafe, for the lyrics. Thank gwydion78 for this.)

Procrastination...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:53:48 GMT

How I love thee. Or better yet--y'all can blame Syd for this bout of "time to read!!!"

*grins*

This is what I found outside my front door when I left to get dinner.

Thanks, Syd!!!!!!

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:41:12 GMT

When you've been with someone for seven years...

Alana: Is this you right now?

Mychael Black: yup
Alana: Thought so. *tiptoes slowly backward*
Mychael Black: lol

Updated Taste Tests

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:32:08 GMT

http://mblack-editor.livejournal.com/1057.html

Featured Author at FAR!

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:47:31 GMT

My Featured Author spotlight is live on FAR! :D (Scroll down.)

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/Newsletter/2008/FARNews-April.htm

Chat Reminder

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:47:17 GMT

April 26, 2008: Mychael Black Live @ FAR Chat Room (9pm Eastern)
http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/ChatCalender.shtml

Plot bunnies...

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:47:02 GMT

...come from the strangest places for me. Anyone else watch this and immediately see two brothers who become lovers while touring with their band? Seeing Barry and Robin does it for me. *head.desk* (For those who don't know, they're all brothers: Maurice (keyboard), Robin (vocals only), and Barry (guitar).)

MUST Pimp.

mychael_black@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:07:43 GMT

Remember my book rec for Alyx Shaw's A Strange Place in Time? Well... It's a FAR Recommended Read!!! Congrats, hun!!!