Today, I'm joined once again by author Brynn Stein.
Blog Tour
for Through the Years
Thanks Emma, for hosting me today. This is
the fifth stop on blog tour for Through the Years.
On my last stop, I mentioned Nick. Nick is one of those
characters that was supposed to be a minor period in a much larger story but he
became so real that I almost could have written a story about him and Gene
alone.
Gene is basically in love with Edward, but knows he’s
unavailable (in a number of ways) and is truly content with just being friends
with him, being an integral part of his life, being “Uncle Gene” to his girls.
He wasn’t looking for another relationship.
Nick sneaks up on him.
It’s obviously that Nick is desperately
in love with Gene, but he also knows that even though Gene loves him back, part
of Gene’s heart will always belong to Edward. Nick loves Gene enough to stick
around anyway.
Nick not only surprised Gene with his
intensity, he surprised me as well. Up until this story, I hadn’t really
written ‘hot sex scenes’. Nick insisted that a ‘fade to black’ just wouldn’t
work here. There is one scene in particular that is the absolute hottest sex
scene I’ve ever written. Nick is a passionate creature and insisted that I let
the readers know that.
Writers, how do you handle sex scenes
involving a main character and someone other than the other main character?
Readers, how do you feel about other relationships for the main characters
before they get together with each other?
Comment below to be entered into the
raffle.
Here’s
how the raffle works:
I’ve listed the tour stops below and have
given either the link to the blog in general or to my post specifically. Feel
free to stop by as many as you want. For each stop that you comment on, you
will receive one entry to the giveaway. I’ll check all the stops numerous times
throughout the tour and will draw five winners on Thanksgiving Day, so even if
you come in late to the tour, you can go back through the list and comment on
past stops.
I’m giving away five prizes. 1) a signed
paperback copy of Through the Years;
2 and 3) electronic copies of Through the
Years, 4) your choice of either a
signed paperback copy or an audiobook of Living
Again (the audiobook won’t be available until December), and 5) an electronic copy of Haunted.
Blog
Tour Stops for Through the Years
Blog Stop
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Date
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Blog Owner
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Blog Address
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1
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October 6
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Anne Barwell
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2
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October 7
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Grace Duncan
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3
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October 8
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Jessica Skye Davies
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4
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October 9
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Shira Anthony
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5
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October 10
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Emma Tett
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6
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October 11
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Kim Fieldings
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7
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October 12
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Bike Books Reviews
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8
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October 13
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Tempest O’Riley
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9
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October 14
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Sean Michael
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10
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October 15
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Allison Cassatta
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11
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October 16
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Jana Denardo
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12
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October 17
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Louise Lyons
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13
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October 18
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PD Singer
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14
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October 20
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Shae Connor
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15
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October 21
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Suki Fleet
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16
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October 27
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Charlie Cochet
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17
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October 28
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Elizabeth Noble
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18
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October 29
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Tara Lain
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19
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October 31
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Sophie Bonaste
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20
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November 4
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Kit Moss
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21
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November 10
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Lane Hayes
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22
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November 13
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Mike Rupured
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Thanks again Emma, for letting me stop by
today.
Blurb
for Through the Years
Edward and Gene were instantly drawn to
each other when they met at college in Maryland. Fast friends, they developed a
"closer than brothers" relationship. But then Edward began to feel
more for Gene. In 1967, those kind of feelings would not be tolerated. Not even
by Edward himself.
Gene always thought he was asexual. He had never been attracted to anyone...
until he met Edward. He dreamed of Edward as more than a friend throughout
college, but he knew Edward would not welcome that kind of attention. So Gene
wasn't surprised when Edward reacted badly to a drunken kiss just before
Edward's graduation. He was surprised when Edward moved to Florida and had
little to do with him for years afterward.
When fate finally brings them back together, Edward is married and has a little
girl. Gene gladly accepts the role of "Uncle Gene," happy to have
Edward in his life in any capacity. Together, they face all the trials and
tribulations life throws at them, including the death of Edward's wife, and as
each grows and matures, their life views change. The relationship they've
secretly wanted all along is closer than ever, and if Edward can break free
from his homophobic upbringing and admit his feelings for Gene, there might still
be a chance for them to share their lives in the way they both desire.
A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't
always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes,
tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not
offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still
touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
Brynn Stein has always loved to
write. Fan fiction, original fiction, whatever. While Brynn wrote in numerous
genres – everything from mystery, to contemporary, to supernatural – she had
always tended toward strong male characters. And then she discovered ‘slash’,
male/male romance, and all those strong male characters were finally allowed to
express their love for one another. It seems that there are always at least two
characters clamoring to tell Brynn their story.
Brynn
lives in Virginia with one of her two two-legged children, and two four-legged
ones. Her supportive family encourages her writing and provides a sounding
board for fledgling stories. When she isn’t writing, Brynn teaches children
with special needs. In free time, when such a thing exists, she reads anything
she can get her hands on, and haunts bookstores. She draws and paints, and
enjoys the outdoors—especially if she can get to the beach—and is always
thinking about her next story.
Please feel free to contact Brynn at
any of the following:
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