Yearly Archives: 2015

Something Like Summer The Movie News: Grant Davis is the new Ben Bentley!

Posted on June 30, 2015 | Leave a comment
via Grant's official Facebook page.

via Grant’s official Facebook page.

Ya’ll fans of Something Like Summer probably have heard already about Austin McKenzie’s departure from the film and after holding casting for the new Ben which started last June 18 in Los Angeles and New York – the team finally found us our new Ben Bentley by the name of Grant Davis – Whoot! Hoot! #StalkingModeActivated err nah – just kidding

Anyhow, it was just announced today which is technically one in the morning from where I am so I’m just jumping up and down right now about this wonderful news albeit being all so groggy from waking up!!!!

So who is Grant Davis? [since I’m a sloppy researcher *coughs* stalker* coughs*] let me just post something from his official Youtube Page.

“Hi, I am a 16 [I think he’s 18 now based on one of his youtube vids – someone ought to update the channel asap] year old singer, actor, and overall performer, who more than anything wants to entertain others…Welcome to my world.'”

Grant Davis combines classic pop and adult contemporary genres with a jazzy edge surely to ignite lovers of Josh Groban, Michael Buble, and Chris Botti.

From the sparse opening piano intro of Sara Bareilles’ “Gravity,” to the socially conscious themes of, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” “Blackbird,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Grant Davis is the very definition of precocious.

With the recording of his first full length album produced by Guy Eckstine (Chris Botti, Vanessa Williams, Herbie Hancock), Grant Davis takes a very large step in the direction of Hollywood and Broadway, with the lights shining brightly on his future. Grant’s self-penned, “Perfect Symphony” best sums it all up for the young performer, “there’s a song inside of me, it’s about to set me free…”

Okay, so here’s my honest take about Grant – I think I remember myself totally fangirling when the team did the Indigogo fundraising marathon back when Austin was still Ben. I mean I loved Austin and his amazing voice but damn – Grant’s voice is just – ohmyfuckingawdgood – like totally!!!

(he did Don Henley’s Desperado – OMG O_o One of my favorite songs and he KILLED it – like damn he just did)

I’m *speechless* by his awesomeness and I find him way cuter in a more suited Ben Bentley kind of way.  Just who did the whole casting for this young guy? Well, people let me Congratulate you all for this one!!! You did it and we fans of Something Like Summer are excited to see more of Grant, Davi, Ben and the rest of the cast making this wonderful novel into an equally wonderful movie!!!!

I think I said enough for now but if you guys want to start stalking  check out Grant’s social media accounts, I provided all the links below! 🙂

Twitter IG Icon Fb Icon https://plus.google.com/100453118412536472578 click the icons for links.

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Book Review: The Downs – Kim Fielding

Posted on June 29, 2015 | Leave a comment

The Downs

This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group’s “Love is an Open Road” event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.

Photo Description:
A naked man stands with his back to the viewer, a plain white floor beneath his feet. Ahead of him, a pair of large black doors are ajar, revealing a glimpse of bright light. The man’s shoulders are slightly hunched and his head is bowed; he appears hesitant to face whatever fate awaits him through the doors.

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It’s Kim Fielding so as expected, she came up with this wonderful story of redemption, forgiveness, second chances and most especially love!!!

I loved Enitan and I loved Rigs even more! It’s a feel good story that makes you want to believe that love truly conquers all! I absolutely loved the feel of the story – the somber but serene mood – everything about it was perfectly written! Thank you Kim Fielding and thank you MM Romance Group!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY HERE – MM ROMANCE GROUP

About The Author
Kim Fielding lives in California and travels as often as she can manage. A professor by day, at night she rushes into a phonebooth to change into her author costume (which involves comfy clothes instead of Spandex and is, sadly, lacking a cape). Her superpowers include the ability to write nearly anywhere, often while simultaneously doling out homework assistance to her children. Her favorite word to describe herself is “eclectic” and she finally got that third tattoo.

All royalties from her novels Stasis, Flux and Equipoise are donated to Doctors Without Borders.

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Free Download: Sapatos (A Short Story) – epub, text and pdf.

Posted on June 29, 2015 | Leave a comment

Cover - Sapatos

Hi guys!

Here’s one of my short stories again which I just published via Smashwords called “Sapatos.” It’s a really short story about a boy named Murray whose only wish on his birthday is to receive a pair of shoes. Nothing else. I shall warn you that it was a bit odd according to some of my friends who have first read it and finds it too bizarre but it’s just a short story and it’s free so I encourage you all to download it. And it’s in Tagalog. ^^ Google translate may work though. I’m still working on transferring them in English. Thanks!

CLICK THE COVER IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD NOW. THANKS!

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Book Review: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run Series Book 9) – Abigail Roux

Posted on June 28, 2015 | Leave a comment

Crash and BurnCut & Run is one of my favorite series’ of all time and for it to come to an end was a bit bittersweet because I loved Ty and Zane and with their own story coming to an end feels like the ending of a new era – or maybe I’m just being overly dramatic.

So off to the final installment of the series called Crash & Burn. The most awaited wedding of Tyler Grady and Zane Garrett is finally happening here plus a ton of complications to go with and the author trying to tie up every loose ends.

I just have four main criticism about this last installment of the ever-so-thrilling and wonderful Cut & Run series.

The first one would be about Zane’s lack of POV. He doesn’t feel that present in the story. I loved how they finally tie the knot but after that – I just lost him along the way.

Speaking of being present, this ninth series was a bit like the previous installment where there’s just too much of fucking Nick O’Flaherty. He just became my most disliked character in this series to be honest.

The other thing that bothers me and also involves the self-absorbed Nick was Kelly’s dwindling characterization. Was he really a part of the Sidewinder or was it just my imagination all throughout the series? God, he became such a weakling since he hooked up with Nick.

The last thing that kinda ticks me off was how the author tried to connect everything. I mean does she really find the need to fill every loop-hole? It just felt forced and over the top at times.

I know what I’m saying may sound too critical but hey, at the end of the day I’m still a fan of Ty and Zane and I loved these boys. Although I’m sad that this would be the end of their own series, I’m still happy that they finally got their own happy-ever-after. I’m surely going to miss them and they’re probably be the only reason I’ll read more from the Sidewinder series.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Published March 28th 2015 by Riptide Publishing (first published March 1st 2015)

About The Author
Abigail Roux was born and raised in North Carolina. A past volleyball star who specializes in sarcasm and painful historical accuracy, she currently spends her time coaching high school volleyball and investigating the mysteries of single motherhood. Any spare time is spent living and dying with every Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers game of the year. Abigail has a daughter, Little Roux, who is the light of her life, a boxer, four rescued cats who play an ongoing live-action variation of ‘Call of Duty’ throughout the house, a certifiable extended family down the road, and a cast of thousands in her head.

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Love Has Won in the United States!

Posted on June 27, 2015 | Leave a comment

I’m ecstatic with the news that the Supreme Court of the United States of America has finally made the same-sex marriage legal to all of 50 states in the country!!! Yay! This decision made same-sex marriage a reality in the 13 states that had continued to ban it. [s] 

Zach Gibson/The New York Times

via Zach Gibson/The New York Times

I’m not American but I’ve several American friends and most of them are in a gay relationship and I’m just bursting with happiness for them because they can now be in a union legally recognized by the States and have the same rights like any married couple! Good job America! I hope this would set an example to other nation and maybe in a few years or so – I’d get to marry my guy in my own turf.

via post-gazette.com

via post-gazette.com

Truly, love has won in the US! Congratulations!

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Book Review: How To Howl At The Moon – Eli Easton

Posted on June 26, 2015 | Leave a comment

How to Howl at the MoonHave you ever felt so much giddiness after reading a book? I know I did and that is because of this “bursting-with-cuteness” book! I simply adore Eli Easton and have not read a book from her which I did not like. How to Howl at the Moon just totally got it from the get go.

Mad Creek is a little town where the population mostly consists of ‘quickened’— they are dogs who have gained the ability to become human. (I know right? Totally odd but totally fresh – ooh and totally wicked as well!). Lance Beaufort is the town sheriff and also a quickened descended from Border Collies. So when he came across the lanky and fumbling newcomer Tim Weston, he started to doubt him since he’s concern about marijuana growers infiltrating their own little world.  To satisfy his curiosity, he pretended to get hit by Tim’s car and was adopted in the process. Only things didn’t go well as he’d planned when he finds himself getting attached and falling for Tim. But how can he explain the deception to Tim?

How to Howl at the Moon takes on this new twist about “shifters” which I find odd at first but once the story started rolling – everything went perfectly! I just totally loved – as in LOVED it. I loved that the series actually started with the person / quickened whose main job is to protect the town! I love Lance! He’s such a goofball for even plotting that plan to check out on Tim! I also love Chance! I don’t know which I loved more – the human or the quickened Lance! Okay, so I’d go with both of them then.

Tim was just a sweet little thing. I loved his sensitivity and I just adore his awkwardness towards people. He’s such a darling!

The story development was fast-paced which I loved and the whole quickened thing was explain reasonably by Lance but I want more explanation in the second book. I want to know if there’re more places where quickened actually resides. My only tiny-itty-bitty concern about the story was the hybrid roses Tim was supposed to grow for the lady who let him rent her place in Mad Creek. It’s not a very big deal really but I was just a bit curious.

Anyhow, this was definitely a very good start of the series and I’m certain that the next one would be even better but right at this moment – Lance and Tim just totally stole my heart!

Again, what mad writing skills you have Miss Easton. Bravo!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Published February 28th 2015 by Pinkerton Road

About The Author
Having been, at various times and under different names, a minister’s daughter, a computer programmer, a game designer, the author of paranormal mysteries, a fan fiction writer, an organic farmer and a profound sleeper, Eli is happily embarking on yet another incarnation as a m/m romance author.

As an avid reader of such, she is tickled pink when an author manages to combine literary merit, vast stores of humor, melting hotness and eye-dabbing sweetness into one story. She promises to strive to achieve most of that most of the time. She currently lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband, three bulldogs, three cows and six chickens. All of them (except for the husband) are female, hence explaining the naked men that have taken up residence in her latest fiction writing.

Her website is http://www.elieaston.com
You can email her at eli@elieaston.com

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Book Review: Missed Connections: I Swear To You – Sloan Parker

Posted on June 25, 2015 | Leave a comment

This is a  very short read with just the right amount of angst from each character. Mateo and Grady used to be BFFs but because of Mateo instigating  an incident from their past, they were forced to go their own way until Grady realized that he’s now ready to rekindle their friendship and their initial attraction. I usually don’t like stories where the MCs get separated because of a mere misunderstanding coated under the pretense of cowardice but here, I loved that because of it – they’ve grown and learned so much. I loved that Grady isn’t afraid anymore to accept his orientation  – I loved that he carry on through the years waiting for the right guy, that is – waiting for Mateo. I feel for what Mateo experienced from his psycho ex but we all know that we cannot avoid those things. I just loved that it ended well for them. I just wished that this was a bit longer otherwise, it’s a really good story!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Published April 29th 2014 by Loose Id, LLC (first published April 28th 2014)

About The Author
“Sloan Parker is an amazing writer. Her work is beautiful and touching and emotional. If you haven’t read any of her books, I suggest you run out and do so!” –Sadonna at The Armchair Reader

Sloan Parker writes passionate, dramatic stories about two men (or more) falling in love. She enjoys writing in the fictional world because in fiction you can be anything, do anything–even fall in love for the first time over and over again. Sloan lives in Ohio with her partner and their neurotic cats. Her greatest moments in life are spent with her family, her friends, and her characters.

To contact Sloan, find out about her other books that are available for purchase, and read free stories, visit: http://www.sloanparker.com. If you’d like to be notified of new releases and get exclusive sneak peeks, be sure to sign up to receive Sloan Parker’s newsletter via her website.

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Free Download: The Soul Meets Its Mate

Posted on June 25, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Hey there!

Another free download right here for you guys! I wrote this back in 2007 and I think anyone could guess who my inspiration was 🙂 It’s a super-mushy story so if you’re up to this kind of stuff – go ahead and download it for free

HERE: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/553610

oh, if you have a Goodreads account – you can also leave your review over there – here’s the link of my book there – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25788176-the-soul-meets-its-mate?ac=1 🙂 positive or negative, I’d definitely appreciate it. Salamat!

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Free Download: Ang Kwento ng Manok at ng Asong si Patty ( A Short Story)

Posted on June 24, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Heya guy! If you have the time to read – please do download my free short story called Ang Kwento ng Manok at ng Asong si Patty – it’s a short story about a snooty dog named Patty and her new neighbor, a gangly and awkward chicken. I posted this first from my old blog. 🙂 I remember being inspired by our old pets Tintin and Browney when I was a kid.

Here’s the link where you can download this short story – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/553597

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Book Review: Shawn’s Law – Renae Kaye

Posted on June 24, 2015 | Leave a comment

Shawns LawI love Renae Kaye! I mean, I seriously loved all of her books so far – Loving Jay, The Shearing Gun, Blinding Light, Safe in his Arms and now Shawn’s Law. It’s an amazing thing to see a new author who never falters after her first book and her succeeding works just keeps on getting better!

Shawn’s Law is about 29-year-old Shawn who takes care of his Alzheimer-ridden mother and is probably the clumsiest character I’ve ever read or just simply the universe’ victim of Murphy ’s Law – only they called it in the family Shawn’s Law. Oh, and he also got the hots for his neighbor Harlie aka Mr. Hippy-Hotpants who apparently returns the favor! Yay! But things didn’t go easy with our couple. Shawn’s afraid that “Shawn’s Law” will just put Harlie in danger so he broke up with him – this however does not mean that Harlie would give up the fight so easily.

As usual, the chemistry between the MCs was there! The humor was almost slapstick (figuratively & literally). Sometimes, some situations come off as way over the top but it was still fun to read. The whole point of this book is to make its readers laugh first and foremost. I’ve had so much fun reading its entirety which makes Renae Kaye one of my go-to authors for feel good reads. This is very highly recommended!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Published March 6th 2015 by Dreamspinner Press

About The Author
Renae Kaye is a lover and hoarder of books who thinks libraries are devilish places because they make you give the books back. She consumed her first adult romance book at the tender age of thirteen and hasn’t stopped since. After years – and thousands of stories! – of not having book characters do what she wants, she decided she would write her own novel and found the characters still didn’t do what she wanted. It hasn’t stopped her though. She believes that maybe one day the world will create a perfect couple – and it will be the most boring story ever. So until then she is stuck with quirky, snarky and imperfect characters who just want their story told.

Renae lives in Perth, Western Australia and writes in five minute snatches between the demands of two kids, a forbearing husband, too many pets, too much housework and her beloved veggie garden. She is a survivor of being the youngest in a large family and believes that laughter (and a good book) can cure anything.

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