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POINT OF VIEW: Taking My Time

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I’m writing again, and it feels really good. 🙂 But I’m doing it a little differently this time. I’m working over my first three chapters multiple times before moving ahead, making sure that I have three things settled in my head: The thrust of the plot The interdynamics of the characters The major and minor details of the world I always do this to some extent, but have never done so in such a thoughtful and deliberate way. From Pantsing to Plotting When I first started out as a writer, I was a total pantser. My overflowing “drawer” of what … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Moving Forward

As of today, Mark and I have been on lockdown for a full month, but I’ve been on writing lockdown for almost half a year. Regular readers of this column will recall that I submitted “Dropnauts” to Pitchwars in late September. My failure to get a single request for the full manuscript sent me into a bit of a tailspin, and as an extended round of soul searching. Over the last few months I’ve started to move on, completing two new short stories and sending them out into the sci fi magazine submissions world, and sending “Dropnauts” itself to a … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Back Door Into Purgatory, by Rory ni Coileain

Back Door Into Purgatory

Rory ni Coileain has a new MM gay/demi/ace urban fantasy romance out, the last book in her Soul Shares series: “Back Door Into Purgatory.” And there’s a giveaway! Sometimes Fae love stories aren’t what you expect. The Marfach—devourer of magick, long-imprisoned mortal enemy of the Fae race—is free of its Antarctic prison. The Demesne of Purgatory—Fae, humans, a Fade-hound puppy, a Gille Dubh, and a darag—is all that stands between the monster and the power it needs to destroy both the Fae Realm and the human world. The only clue they have as to how to kill the unkillable is … Read more

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MORE REVIEWS: The Shoreless Sea

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TheMore reviews streamed in this last week. Chris at Wicked Faeries absolutely loved it: “The characters in this book are extremely well developed, and have complex POVs, that carry into the story as they weave their parts into the full story…. pick up this book if you’ve read the rest of the series, or the whole series if you’ve never read it. It’s so worth it!!” Veronica at Joyfully Jay got into the meat of the story: “The books are all well-written and the pace is brisk as we jump from mind to mind in this menagerie of POV story. … Read more

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REVIEWS: The Shoreless Sea

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The reviews are starting to come in! First off, I made the Two Gay Geeks cry: A.M. Leibowitz may have made me cry: “This entire trilogy has been a wild ride. It’s science fiction, yes, but there’s an element of magic in it too… One of my favorite types of story is multi-arc ensemble cast, and this delivers in every way… an excellent conclusion to the series.” Joscelyn Smith reviewed the book and gave it five stars: “The Shoreless Sea has provided me with an amazing conclusion to this engaging series. I’m sad that this is the end but I … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: T.A.D. – The Angel of Death, by M.D. Neu

T.A.D. The Angel of Death

M.D Neu has a new MM paranormal/alternate universe book out: T.A.D – The Angel of Death. Tad loves bouncing around in time and watching mankind grow and change. He loves humanity and helping when he can. However, his job isn’t conducive to helping people. He’s an Angel of Death. Doug is fun loving and a drama queen. Despite his witty exterior, he has a dark history and is prone to self-destruction. He’s also an amazing drag queen and hairstylist with big dreams. When Tad pushes the boundaries of his duties too far, his angel wings are stripped away from him, … Read more

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Homecoming Now in Wide Release!

Homecoming - J. Scott Coatsworth

My Amazon bestseller homecoming is now in wide release in eBook form: Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homecoming-j-scott-coatsworth/1122408401 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/homecoming-177 Also available via Tolino, Scribd, and Baker and Taylor. Coming soon: Bibliotheca, Playster, OverDrive, 24 Symbols, Apple and Hoopla.

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Hanging Out Over at Diverse Reader…

GRL Diverse Reader Feature

I have a guest post up at Diverse Reader on this year’s GRL: This is my third GRL in four years—I missed last year—and my second time around as a Featured Author. It’s also the first time that GRL hasn’t featured a vendor room, and as such, the first time I don’t have to watch over a table for Queer Sci Fi and QueeRomance Ink. Which means my time is open to hang out with my fellow authors and the many great readers who come to this event. I’ve reached the point in my career where I have a pretty … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: In Safe Arms, by Ann Grech

In Safe Arms

Ann Grech has a new MM romance out: “In Safe Arms.” When a damaged man stumbles on a second chance, it’s all too easy to turn and run. It takes a determined photographer to convince him risk is worth it all. People deserve a second chance, right? How about a third or fourth? But what if I can’t even admit to myself who I am? I was truthful once before. I came out to one other person, and he left me broken and scarred. He destroyed the boy I was. I don’t even use the same name anymore; I go … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Serpent’s Teardrop, by Mary Rundle

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Mary Rundle has a new MM paranormal book out: Serpent’s Teardrop. The Blackwood Pack saga continues… This is part of an on-going series by Amazon Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle, and catching up on previous titles is advised. Readers of the past books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere. Brian, a.k.a. “The Loch Ness Monster” has searched for his Fated Mate in vain for more than 600 years until he scents Reif in the frigid waters of the lake. But his mate seems … Read more