AUGUST 2008 ~ NEWSLETTER

In this Issue ...
A Note from J.M. Snyder

This is sort of a short newsletter ~ I'm sorry! Not much to say at the moment, I guess. August crept up on me and I'm still busy hammering away on the last few stories in my series, The Positions of Love.

For those of you who enjoyed the Working Man series, you'll be happy to know that once I get these deadlines behind me, I'll be able to re-focus on that again. I had to end it prematurely when I wasn't able to edit the next few stories in time for publication, but I'm hoping that's changed a little. I have new ideas for the series, as well, and am excited about working on a few brand new stories soon!

On August 6th I will be blogging at The Sweet Flag, which focuses on paranormal M/M fiction. I'll chat a bit about my werecat series, Between States, since the final book will be out in October (and then the series will be released in paperback). So if you're into blogs, stop by and say hi!

And on August 23rd I'm having an end of the summer blow-out party on my Yahoo! group. All authors of M/M and gay fiction are invited to participate with excerpts, contests, and promos. Myself, I'll be onhand throughout the day posting excerpts from upcoming releases and giving away a ton of prizes, including free paperbacks and e-books, gift certificates to online bookstores, and who knows what else! Come on over and join in the fun!

New Books Coming This Month

On Company Time ~ Available August 10th from Amber Allure

Jimmy's had a fierce crush on Scott, who works in sales, since his first day at the office. The man is gorgeous and funny and so damn intimidating, Jimmy hasn't yet screwed up the courage to ask him out. Maybe the workshop will provide the perfect opportunity to remedy that. They'll travel together, share a hotel room, and who knows where things may lead? Johnny might yet get to make his move.

Unless Scott makes one first.

 

Tripod Position ~ Available August 17th from Amber Allure
Book 9 of The Positions of Love series

It's Vic's birthday, and Matt wants to do something special. When he discovers his lover has a leather fetish, Matt thinks it'd be fun to go out as a couple to celebrate his special night. When things heat up between them in the club ~ and Matt has a few drinks, which always gets him horny ~ the two retire to a public restroom for a more private dance. But Vic worries the whole leather scene is a bit too rowdy for his lover. Matt looks damn sexy in his tight vest and boyshorts, and Vic isn't the only one watching his dance moves.

 

Beautiful Liar ~ Available August 24th from Amber Allure

At fifteen, JT Pierce was the star of a hit TV show and had the world in his hands. Seven years later, JT is Johnny Thomas, who hopes to jumpstart his career by hiring his former manager, Lou Merrin. Then he meets Brett, a photographer who turns his life ~ and his heart ~ upside down. Suddenly the celebrity gossip website Z-23 seems to have exclusive pictures of Johnny, and when photographs surface that Johnny thought were taken in confidence, he realizes he must choose between the career path Lou offers him and the love he wants to share with Brett.

July Releases

All Shook Up ~ Available July 13th from Amber Allure

Colonial Java, 1883. Eduard van De Lier's wife knows of his indiscretions but stays silent ... until a former lover shows up. Reza, a crewman Eduard wooed on the ship that brought them to Java, is the last person he expects to blackmail him.

Seeing him again ignites Eduard's lust for his first dark lover. But before things can heat up between them, their world explodes ~ literally ~ when the unstable island of Krakatoa erupts.

 

Pillar and the Ivy Position ~ Available July 20th from Amber Allure
Book 8 of The Positions of Love series

While Vic and Matt are physically fit enough to try some of the more aerobic sexual positions, Matt has second thoughts about one called "Pillar and the Ivy." He's not the one with super strength, after all. But Vic thinks maybe they could pull it off ... in the gym's swimming pool. The only problem? Position alone doesn't dictate which power Vic receives. Their environment during sex has something to do with it, as well. And sex in the pool brings on a pretty fishy superpower.

New Reviews
Cupid's Arrow
"One of the best anthologies I have read in a long time. I was riveted by every story ... [A Haunted Love] is absolutely my favorite J.M. Snyder story to date.." ~ Bitten By Books

The Positions of Love: Kneeling Butterfly Position
"The love scenes between Vic and Matt are both erotic and humorous. The situations that they get themselves into make me almost fall out of my seat laughing." ~ Fallen Angel Reviews

Tricked Out
"A suspenseful story with strong characters that capture the reader from the start ... I loved how Corey and Will together find the missing part of each other. The very descriptive writing brought the characters to life for the reader." ~ Fallen Angel Reviews

"J.M. Snyder has a way with romance, and a way with the eroticism of the male on male relationship ... Definitely a must read for those of you who enjoy this genre of erotic story, and one readers of Snyder's work cannot afford to miss ... This is a book I recommend, and it is one of [Snyder's] best contemporary M/M romances." ~ Romance at Heart Magazine

Working Man: Tech Support
"Jared has the cutest voice, but does his appearance match his voice? Add the new guy into the picture, and you have a hilarious mixture of confusion that I enjoyed as it unfolded. I hope this isn’t the last time we see Noah and Jared; they are just too cute to end here." ~ Fallen Angel Reviews


 Coming Soon

Here's a quick look ahead at what's on the horizon for me in the next few months:

SEPTEMBER 2008

  • Lotus Position ~ Book 10 of The Positions of Love.
  • Wanted ~ Historical short story from Amber Allure Press.

OCTOBER 2008

  • The Arc Position ~ Book 11 of The Positions of Love.
  • A More Perfect Union ~ Book 3 of Between States.
August Contests

Website Contest ~ As you know, I host multiple contests each month. For August, I'm giving away free copies of my new e-book releases (see above). Information on how to enter is available on my website. No purchase necessary.

Subscribed Winners ~ Each month, I draw random winners from the membership lists of my Yahoo! group. For every 100 subscribers, I choose one name, and the winners receive their choice of any electronic download from my backlist. I email winners regarding their prizes, and they have 30 days to claim them or the prize is forfeit. For privacy purposes, I only list their usernames here. This month's winners are:

  • ikkinlala
  • nicanorferatero
  • scifibookcat
  • maldonb
July Contest Winners

Congratulations to the following winners:

More winners will be drawn next month!

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At the moment, that's all the news that's fit to write. As always, thanks for reading! ~ J. M. Snyder

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