Meet ANTM Cycle 22 Model Lacey Rogers

Lacey Rogers

Lacey Rogers
Age: 18
Hometown: El Dorado, Arkansas
Height 5’8″

I am Lacey Claire Rogers. I am a southern belle from south Arkansas living in the City Of Angels- Los Angeles. I am a part of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22! Watch me this fall, starting August 5th on the CW 8/7c fight for the title and learn from the very best, Miss Tyra Banks and her crew.

I am an 18-year-old model attending school here in Los Angeles studying Business Marketing and Communications. I have been modeling for about a year and a half now. I’m also a bundle of goofy with a hint of sassy! I love to entertain and play different roles. via laceyclairerogersonline.com

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E-mail: lacey3rogers@gmail.con

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Website: http://www.laceyclairerogersonline.com/

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She definitely has the most interesting faces in the batch, IMO. Actually, she reminds me a bit of Laura James, winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 19, College edition or it must be that beautiful bone structure! werk!

Does he have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model?

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 premiers Wednesday, August 5 at 8/7c only on CW!

all images via laceyclairerogersonline.com

Review: Hangganan (A Short Story) by Aris Santos

HanggananMarubdob at makahulugan. Napakaganda ng pagsasalaysay ng kwento. Kahit na hindi inabot ng dalawampung pahina ang kwento, naisalaysay ng manunulat ang kagalingan niya sa pagkukwento. Ang ganda ng tema, ang ganda ng pamagat. Tama si Aris, maari kang magmahal ng sabay subalit hindi ka maaaring magmahal ng pantay. Tumbok na tumbok niya dun yun.

– at sa aking pakiwari, nangangati lamang itong si Calvin at kagaya nga ng nabanggit ni Aris – tulad ng ikalawang piga sa gata, malabnaw na ang pag-ibig na iniaalay ni Calvin. At ang pinakamaganda sa lahat ng sinabi niya, kung walang katapatan sa pag-ibig, hindi magiging ganap ang kaligayahan. Sa bandang huli, itong si Calvin magiging mesirable sa kanyang buhay pag-ibig. Napakagaling!!!! Bravo!!!

“Masasaktan siya kung mamahalin mo ako.”
“Hindi siya masasaktan dahil mamahalin ko rin siya.”
“Ayokong makihati sa kanya.”
“Buo pa rin ang pagmamahal ko sa’yo.”
“Bawas na dahil mahal mo rin siya.”
“Maaari akong magmahal nang sabay.”
“Hindi ka maaaring magmahal nang pantay.”

You can have your free copy of this short story by downloading it here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/166613

Meet ANTM Cycle 22 Model Michael Heverly

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Michael Heverly
Age: 25
Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
Height: 6’2″

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via JFK Magazine

Does he have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model?

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 premiers Wednesday, August 5 at 8/7c only on CW!

Meet ANTM Cycle 22 Model Nyle DiMarco

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Age: 26
Height: 6’2″

Nyle DiMarco is an aspiring model from New York City. He graduated from Gallaudet University, the only university for the Deaf in the world, with a degree in Mathematics and a lot of experience in Education.

Nyle DiMarco started modeling right before he was selected by the casting team to be a contestant on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22. The first episode will air August 5th, 2015. After learning and absorbing on how to model and to really strike photos, Nyle discovered his natural talent and his love for modeling.

Nyle is an actor. He has acted as a main role for an independent film In the Can under ASL Films production. He is also acting for Switched at Birth under ABC Family as Garrett. He will continue acting.

Nyle is currently a freelance model.

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Contact: NyleDiMarcoBookings@gmail.com

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Does he have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model?

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 premiers Wednesday, August 5 at 8/7c only on CW!

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2nd photo: tatephoto 3rd photo: whaitecanv

Meet ANTM Cycle 22 Model Delanie Dischert

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via lizbesanson

Delanie Dischert
Age: 21
Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware
Height: 5’11”

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Does she have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model?

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 premiers Wednesday, August 5 at 8/7c only on CW!

p.s. the obligatory post – the hot boyfriend

Meet ANTM Cycle 22 Model Dustin McNeer

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Age: 18
Hometown: Kernersville, North Carolina
Height: 5’11”

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So I tried posting several pictures of Dustin here because I’ve a feeling that he’s gonna be the most popular guy this coming cycle what with that all-American good looks going on for him. Plus, he’s only FREAKIN’ 18!!! Massive potential!!!! MASSIVE!

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Does he have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model?

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 premiers Wednesday, August 5 at 8/7c only on CW!

photos: 1&2 – zachalstonphoto, 3-11 – Dustin McNeer

Book Review: The Story of Jax & Dylan – Jamie Dean

This book was from a new male author Jamie Dean and it actually has a lot of potential because the premise was brimming with plot opportunities. I also thought that it was very current and the characters were quite likable. What I didn’t like very much which I thought dragged down the story was the way the flashbacks from both characters was presented. You see, backstories are wonderful because we get to feel more from where the characters are coming from. It adds depth into our understanding of their ‘angst.’ I guess what irks me were the constant flashbacks in it –  I feel like they did nothing but reminisce all about their high school life. I’m like – okay, get on with the program already boys. It was like an endless loop that goes on and on. In all fairness with the author, he was able to finish the story in a solid note – albeit a predictable one.

 Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

 Published April 8th 2015 by Dreamspinner Press

About The Author
Jamie Dean is pansexual in his late 30s. He lives in the southwestern US with his domestic partner, two dogs, two cats and a selection of outdoor-dwelling lizards.

He tries to write at least 1000 words everyday, though most days it ends up being much more. For Jamie, writing is an addiction and a way of life. He finds inspiration everywhere and sometimes can’t sleep for all the ideas fighting for his attention.

His first male-male romance, The Story of Jax and Dylan published April 8, 2015.

Book Review: Ten Simple Tips for Surviving the Apocalypse – Cari Z

Ten Simple Tips for Surviving the ApocalypseThis story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group’sLove 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 person stares out at you, someone clearly no longer human. His hair is white, his skin is dusky purple, and his eyes are the color of honey. He’s scarred, a cut spanning his face from cheek to cheek, and he’s looking at you like you might be lunch.

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Cari Z sure knows how to create quirky, adorable and just oh-so-dreamy characters! Javi and Conrad are simply a wonderful tandem! I totally loved Javi! He’s just the cutest and most adorbs ever! Of course Javi will remind you of Jesse Eisenberg’s character from Zombieland but a way funnier version of him – and way hotter of course. And Conrad! Ugh. So dreamy!!!!! The hottest human-zombie (?) ever. I loved the whole interaction of the cast, the comedy was very well written and of course, the world building itself. We’ve seen a lot of Zombie Apocalypse stories but personally, this would be my first time to read one centered on queer romance. I just loved it!

And this is also free so Yay!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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About The Author
Cari Z. is a Colorado girl who loves snow and sunshine. She has a wonderful relationship with her husband, a complex relationship with the characters in her head and a sadomasochistic relationship with her exercise routine. She feels like Halloween should happen every month, which is why you get this picture of her, and hopes that you enjoy reading what she’s put out there as much as she enjoyed writing it in the first place.

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

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! 🙂

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Book Review: The Downs – Kim Fielding

The Downs

This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group’sLove 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

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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.