Published works
Novels
Ordered from oldest to most recent
CONQUEST, my debut novel
Available at MLR Press, Amazon.com, and many more!
A life filled with music, or a life filled with love...
As the vocally gifted lead singer of his band, Conquest, Jesse Alexander refuses to let anything hold him back from achieving his dream of becoming one of the greatest performers to ever hit a stage. Evan Arden was thought of as a musical genius when at the height of his career, he vanished from the spotlight. Together, their relationship is just as intense as their music careers, but when the pressures of success and fame push down on them, Jesse must decide what's more important to him, his life of music, or his life with Evan.
NO FEAR, the sequel to CONQUEST
Available at MLR Press, Amazon.com, and many more!
After touring for more than a year with his band, Conquest, singer Jesse Alexander is ready to head home for a long rest with his partner, superstar vocalist, Evan Arden. When it’s time to hit the studio again, there’s competition from two new bands and tensions reach a breaking point that threaten not only Conquest’s future, but Jesse’s relationship with Evan. As he faces challenges unlike any he’s ever known, Jesse must somehow keep it together to duplicate Conquest’s success and reach his ultimate goal: showing NO FEAR and announcing his love of Evan publicly.
KEYS TO LOVE, the third Conquest novel
Available at MLR Press
For two years, Julian Forrester's been playing keyboards and piano for Conquest. Having left behind a classical career, he's reached a level of fame like he's never dreamed. But fame and fortune can't bring him the one thing he wants most; love. Morgan Chandler spent years teaching students to love music until budget cuts forced him out of a job. With family debts rising, Morgan accepts a job as a roadie for Conquest. He thinks he'll hate it, with one exception--he'll be close to Julian. Can the two find the right music together that will lead them to the Keys to Love?
Stand alone short stories and novellas
MIDNIGHT DALLIANCE
Available at Torquere Press
Short stories in anthologies
Ordered most recent to oldest
"Kintaro" featured in Bedknobs and Beanstalks published by Ravenous Romance
"Samurai of the Surf" featured in Surfer Boys published by Cleis Press
"Quarterbacking" featured in Girls on Top published by Cleis Press
"Prince of Roses" featured in Honey Flava published by Atria Books
"Invoking the Past" featured in Best Gay Love Stories: Summer Flings published by Alyson Books
"The Sound of Your Voice" featured in Best Gay Erotica 2008 published by Alyson Books
"No More Mirages" featured in Best Gay Romance 2007 published by Cleis Press
Upcoming Releases
Will have an update here soon!
Current Projects
M/M contemporary erotic romance novel featuring the two characters from NO FEAR
M/M vampire erotic romance novel
M/M contemporary erotic romance novel centered around figure skating
M/M historical erotic romance novel centered around samurai
2 contemporary M/M novels, contemporary set in the world of classical music, one with a pianist, one with a violinist.
About my writing style
I use a technique where I change perspectives during a story. Some call it head hopping, others POV shifts. I always have one main character whose perspective leads the story, but I enjoy showing the thoughts, emotions, and perspectives of the character's partner. I do this because I feel the main character's partner is just as valuable to the story and deserves a little of that spotlight time. I don't use it in all my stories, but it stems from my desire to learn more about non-main characters when I read. I'm always wondering, "What are his thoughts? What does he really feel for the main character?" I want my main character's partner to be a wholly developed individual on his own, which is why I'll hop over to his head every now and again. I love exploring my characters and learning more about them in this way, and I hope you will as well.