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    ARC Review + Author Interview: Farhad J. Dadyburjor

    12 October, 2021

    Today’s post is two for the price of one! We were lucky enough, firstly, to read Farhad J. Dadyburjor’s romcom The Other Man early, and also interview the author himself. So, here you can find five reasons you should be reading this book (and you can even start right now! It’s out today! Buy it here) as well as finding out a little more about the mind behind it all. What’s not to love?

    A heartwarming and transporting romantic comedy about finding happy ever after on your own terms.

    Heir to his father’s Mumbai business empire, Ved Mehra has money, looks, and status. He is also living as a closeted gay man. Thirty-eight, lonely, still reeling from a breakup, and under pressure from his exasperated mother, Ved agrees to an arranged marriage. He regrettably now faces a doomed future with the perfectly lovely Disha Kapoor.

    Then Ved’s world is turned upside down when he meets Carlos Silva, an American on a business trip in India.

    As preparations for his wedding get into full swing, Ved finds himself drawn into a relationship he could never have imagined―and ready to take a bold step. Ved is ready to embrace who he is and declare his true feelings regardless of family expectations and staunch traditions. But with his engagement party just days away, and with so much at risk, Ved will have to fight for what he wants―if it’s not too late to get it.

    The Other Man

    Farhad J. Dadyburjor

    Goodreads

    Rep: Indian cast, gay mc, Brazilian American gay li
    Release: 12th October 2021

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Aden Polydoros

    23 September, 2021

    I’m sure that, much like us, The City Beautiful is one of your most anticipated releases. And now, approaching the end of September, there’s only a few more days to go! Just to whet your appetite a little bit more, we have a couple of exciting posts upcoming, the first of which is today’s interview.

    So get yourself a drink, make sure you’re following Aden on twitter, and give this a read.

    And here’s the preorder link, because you’re going to want it!

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Skye Kilaen

    27 August, 2021

    Our last but one post of this month is another interview, this time with author Skye Kilaen. Skye’s next book comes out in just SEVEN days, and you can preorder that here. If you’re not already excited about this one, just read the blurb and you’ll find out why you should be. In the meantime, you can read this interview to find out a little more.

    You can also, of course, follow Skye on twitter.

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Elisa A. Bonnin

    14 August, 2021

    I’m sure Elisa A. Bonnin’s debut, out in 2022, is one that’s high on all of our radars (and, if it’s not, why not??). A Filipino-inspired fantasy, with a sapphic romance? The book of our dreams, I’m sure.

    Since we, very sadly, can’t have this book right now (it’s out on 19th July 2022), but we do have Elisa here today to give us some crumbs to make us even more excited.

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Clara Alves

    15 July, 2021

    Exciting news today, as our guest on the blog is Clara Alves, a Brazilian author, whose novella, The Mermaid’s Prophecy, was translated into English just last year. So, if you’re looking for something to read outside of the usual (US/UK) market(s), you should absolutely check it out!

    And in the meantime, read this interview, and follow Clara on twitter.

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: James Sie

    28 June, 2021

    Today’s interview is with an author whose newest book was released just last month. Hopefully you have already read All Kinds of Other, but if not, get to know the author & then order yourself a copy! Read all about the connection between writing and baking bread, about the dangers of killing of red-haired characters, and which English cinematic icon James would like to have a dinner date with.

    And of course, follow James on twitter!

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Regina Jamison

    11 June, 2021

    Regina’s debut novel – Choosing Grace – came out back in January, so hopefully you have already read it. If not, but you’re a fan of historical fiction & especially the kind that takes place in the more recent past, please do yourself a favour and order a copy right now.

    And in the meantime, read on to learn more about Regina, and how a TV show taught her to crystallise her dreams and what she has learned from Toni Morrison. And of course, follow Regina on twitter!

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Isaac Fitzsimons

    29 May, 2021

    If you could inject yourself with serotonin, I imagine it’d feel about the same as reading The Passing Playbook. It’s a book about a trans kid who joins his new school’s football team, a rivalry turned romance, and a found family that will have you grinning uncontrollably. In other words, it is the perfect way to kick your Pride month reading off.

    If, for some reason, you’re still not convinced, our reviews will be up for The Passing Playbook in the next week, and don’t forget you can follow Isaac on twitter right now!

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  • Interviews

    Artist Interview: Jxckson

    21 May, 2021

    Today is something of a celebration for Jxckson, given his debut EP Paradox was just released. In his own words, “[it] explores a mix of genres including pop, dancehall, and synthwave, where no two songs sound alike, yet drive the listener through the twists and turns of one cohesive story.” The EP, alongside the songs, features two poem written by Jxckson’s sister, who’s working on her own debut, but in the publishing world.

    Read on to learn how Jxckson uses visuals to create lyrics & stories, and how much of an influence Britney Spears is for him.

    And of course, you can listen to Jxckson’s music here, and follow him on twitter.

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  • Interviews

    Author Interview: Alexandra Overy

    20 April, 2021

    Alexandra’s book came out today and hopefully your pre-ordered copy has already arrived! If not, you should just read our reviews so we can convince you why you absolutely need These Feathered Flames on your bookshelf. (There’s also a mix included to listen to while reading!)

    But today is yet another treat for y’all: we asked Alexandra a few questions, so you could get to know her better! She talked about her debut, her love for darker fantasy, and what fanfics she would most like to read about her series.

    And go ahead and follow Alexandra on twitter.

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