Different Strokes: Introducing Tomas and Darren!

Different Strokes comes out in exactly two weeks. Woohoo! I am super duper excited about that, and particularly excited about the boys! Here's a little introduction to the characters, as gorgeously illustrated by the talented and beautiful Natasha Snow:

So what do you get when you put those two together?

If you like fluff and want to hang out with a grumpy Olympian who meets his match in a cute and sweet massage therapist, then keep an eye out for more of Tomas and Darren. :D

I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving weekend! I'm thankful for the awesome friends I've made throughout this fun and crazy Different Strokes journey.

Different Strokes is available for preorder right now at a 15% discount on the Less Than Three Press website!

Cartoon teaser for "Different Strokes"

Do you like cartoons? Because I like cartoons! =D From Gummi Bears to Inspector Gadget to Snorks to X-Men, I grew up with cartoons and still haven't let them go. *coughs The Incredibles coughs*  Sooooooo...here's a quick cartoon teaser for Different Strokes for you all!

Amazing, right? *dreamy sigh* I love those little cuties, and they're now cartoon cuties thanks to the awesome talents of Miss Natasha Snow!

Check back later this week for an official introduction to Tomas and Darren! =) Different Strokes is now available for preorder at a 15% discount on the Less Than Three Press site.

I'm reviewing for Penelope's Romance Reviews!

Hi all! Just a quickie - update, that is. ;) Recently Penny Watson approached me to do m/m reviews for her site, Penelope's Romance Reviews.  Penny writes quirky and beardy (hehe!) m/f contemporaries, and her blog features a bunch of cool stuff in addition to reviews, too.

I'm really honored to be included in Penny's crew, and it should be a lot of fun. =) I just wrote my first review for her, so check out my thoughts on Amy Lane's The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters here.

On a related note, I feel a teeeeensy bit of pressure picking m/m books to review for a crowd that might not necessarily read m/m frequently or even at all. I want to pick something that won't be too graphic or outrageous (so, yeah, no tentacle sex...yet?), but also something that represents m/m romance well. I generally read sweeter, non-angsty stuff, so it'd have to fit into my overall reading preferences, too.

If you have any suggestions, feel free to leave a comment! =)

Cheers,
NJ

Pet Adoption Saves Lives

I recently came across this comic strip, and it really hit home for me. A little over seven years ago, I adopted Nico-kitteh from a rescue organization that pulls pets from NYC-area animal shelters. There were a lot of pets in the foster home, and they could all stand to win a little in the lottery of life. Nico has brought me so much happiness and joy, and I can't imagine my life without him in it. As we come into the holiday season, please be responsible in making the decision to bring a pet into your home.

Pets are a lifelong commitment, so before you spring one on someone as a surprise gift, please consider why pets make bad gifts. However, if you've carefully considered everything that goes into welcoming a pet into your life, then please consider rescuing a shelter pet. You'll save a life, and that just feels good. =)

Here's a treasure trove of tumblr goodies about shelter adoption. They made me smile, and I hope they bring a smile to your day, too.