Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 30, 2012, 2:24 am
Fall Into the Sun is now available for purchase at both Amazon.com for Kindle and All Romance Ebooks in PDF, EPUB, and PRC, at $2.99 for 41,000 words of contemporary gay romance. However, there is still time for you to win one of five copies by leaving a comment expressing interest at Chris's blog ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 27, 2012, 3:43 pm
Fall Into the Sun Contemporary gay romance Cover Art by Jordan Castillo Price Wordcount: 41,000 words Release date: Jan 30 (but now available on Amazon) Price: $2.99 Book Blurb: They should have spent the past 22 years together, but life took some unexpected turns for Bobby Gallegos and Alejo Sand...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 26, 2012, 2:09 pm
Follow the link to Chris's blog Stumbling Over Chaos and leave a comment for your chance to be one of five winners of a free copy of my upcoming release, Fall Into the Sun. Copyright © Obsidian Bookshelf. I don't allow my content to be copied and reposted in full. You may use an excerpt (a few sen...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 16, 2012, 6:00 am
You may have heard about the plagiarist who recently got caught publishing fiction stolen from other people at Literotica.com on the Amazon Kindle Direct self-publishing program. I'm starting to wonder if anyone will want to post his or her work anymore if blogs and free fiction sites are becoming t...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 9, 2012, 11:34 am
The first week is over for 2012. Everybody still holding on to their resolutions? One of mine is to get a hobby (for my nonexistent free time) that has nothing to do with writing or reading. I have tried ... crochet, and wood carving, which I like even better. But I can't exactly do it while in line...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 3, 2012, 10:52 am
Here we go from the upcoming release of Fall Into the Sun, contemporary gay romance at 40,000 words. This is the first 2,000 words that you can read, if you're curious, through this link (excerpt contains sexually explicit language - intended for readers 18 or older): Excerpt - Fall Into the Sun Cop...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jan 2, 2012, 4:21 pm
Damn, it's been a busy end to 2011! Hope everybody is having a good start to their 2012! Okay, and here we go with the blurb: Sometimes a writer needs the right word – fast – to keep the momentum racing along while he or she builds up that total word count. When writing sexy descriptions and ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Aug 30, 2011, 8:11 pm
I have gorgeous new cover art created by Jordan Castillo Price for Fall Into the Sun. Feast your eyes! Here is the blurb: They should have spent the past 22 years together, but life took some unexpected turns for Bobby Gallegos and Alejo Sandoval. Heartbreak and rejection can harden the hearts of tw...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jul 29, 2011, 6:35 pm
The other day, my brother blurted the Spanish word, "¡Mocos!" which literally means, "Boogers!" I hadn't heard that word in, like, twenty years. After we cracked up laughing, I started wondering about all the Spanish slang that we absorbed as kids. I mean, is there more than we think embedded in o...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jul 25, 2011, 5:01 pm
Brief update from me. Hope everyone is doing well. We had a power outage last night from the lightning striking all over the city and both me and my husband were going absolutely bananas with no a/c or internet access. It was like being back in the 18th century. Plus, one of the neighbors kept light...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jul 6, 2011, 3:06 pm
Hope everyone had a great Canada Day and Fourth of July holiday this past weekend. This table ornament in the photo I picked up at Hobby Lobby, which is known for rustic themed decorative items. The patriotic rooster just made me laugh – he may be staying on my desk all year round. Here is what ha...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jun 28, 2011, 3:27 pm
I just received an awesome crossposted review (Amazon and Goodreads) for Call and Answer by Amazon reviewer DogsDeserveCompassion, also known as BarkLessWagMore on Goodreads. I am especially thrilled to realize that she understood everything I tried to do with Gabriel. I wanted his personality to se...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jun 26, 2011, 4:48 pm
We have had this elaborate set-up of bird feeders and birdbath (powered by solar panels!) on our back porch for a few weeks now as we stepped tentatively back into the wild bird-watching hobby that we had to abandon three years back when that very same hobby attracted a stray cat into our lives. We ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jun 24, 2011, 5:28 am
Last year, I wrote to AM Riley. This year, I am sending the appreciation in two directions, to an author in the South and an author in the Midwest. Both of you write fiction that features a great sense of humor and a vivid sense of place, which makes me a fan right there. Meanwhile, you both stand o...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jun 19, 2011, 5:06 pm
OMG, another week has passed and it is time for another weekly update. Well, it is still in the 80s F and 90s F (that is 26C to 32C for those of you on the metric system). Our poor cat mopes around outside like he is completely overheating (and he is a shorthaired cat). We are in a drought right no...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jun 16, 2011, 9:06 am
Here is my quick update before the week is over. I hope everybody is doing well, and is not too hot. It has been close to 100F where I am. Reading: Bob the Book by David Pratt. Fun, like the movie Toy Story but with gay books. The Cranberry Hush: A Novel by Ben Monopoli. Emotional novel of post-co...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Jun 8, 2011, 11:10 am
It might be time for another blog post before I let a whole MONTH go by. It is looking like a hot summer. Meanwhile, we have ash pouring in from the Wallow Forest fires in Arizona – some unbelievable sunsets through the haze. Other than the pretty sunsets, which look like they are happening on ano...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - May 12, 2011, 10:24 am
Lately I have been trying to keep my nose to the grindstone with a new project, which has kept me from making the rounds of the blogosphere, but I saw last night that I have some new reviews over at Goodreads! Thank you, Chris (Goodreads review for Ink Illusions) and KZ (Goodreads review for Call An...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - May 4, 2011, 4:07 pm
Yesterday my recommendations for Gay Romance appeared in the Wildfire newsletter published by All Romance Ebooks and emailed for free to about 32,000+ subscribers. If you would like a free subscription, this link takes you to the All Romance Ebooks website . Here are my recommendations for best gay ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - May 3, 2011, 10:48 am
You can now pick up my contemporary mm romance Ink Illusions at Amazon.com as a Kindle ebook, and at All Romance Ebooks. As always, I am in dire need of reviews at both places, especially Amazon where my book is hanging out there with no reviews like it is a tax guide or perhaps a computer software...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 26, 2011, 2:36 pm
Here is your chance to enter to win a copy of my m/m contemporary romance Ink Illusions (36,000 words) by leaving a comment at Chris's Stumbling Over Chaos blog. Copyright © Obsidian Bookshelf. I don't allow my content to be copied and reposted in full. You may use an excerpt (a few sentences) with...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 24, 2011, 6:22 am
Ink Illusions is now available for purchase at Amber Allure and it is 35 percent off during its first week of release, which means that it is three dollars and ninety cents (not a bad price for 36,000 words). If you like contemporary romance, opposites who attract, gay suburban dads, Mardi Gras, Tex...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 20, 2011, 3:14 pm
Call And Answer is now available for purchase as a Kindle book on Amazon.com. It may even be available for loan, though I have not tried that particular Kindle feature yet, and have no idea how it works. So here is where I beg shamelessly for Amazon.com reviews. PLEASE, if you have read it and have...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 19, 2011, 11:23 pm
It was too cool to see this review come up on my RSS feed. (Bless your heart, Tam.) In accordance with my new policy (see sidebar) of letting the reviewers review in peace without me hovering over them, I’m sitting on my hands to keep myself from swarming over to Tam’s blog with thank-you commen...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 18, 2011, 11:48 am
Just in time for its release next Sunday on Easter. And here we go again with the blurb and cover art: As a gay man, Aaron never dreamed he would end up in Houston, Texas, helping a female friend raise her child. Then he learns that the child's father has just been released from prison. Will Travis ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 14, 2011, 9:02 am
Sirius at Reviews by Jessewave gave Call And Answer an awesome review. It is very in-depth while including no spoilers, and it gives me a huge amount of useful feedback. It is also clear that she had a great time reading the book, and I am especially flattered by this: "Believe me, I want to enjoy t...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Apr 1, 2011, 6:54 am
Guess what? (This is not an April Fool joke.) According to the Amber Quill Press newsletter, Throughout the month of April, we are inviting you to visit our website for a Spring Storewide Sale. With outdoor reading weather just around the corner in North America, now is the perfect time to load up y...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 31, 2011, 5:48 pm
Ink Illusions by Val Kovalin M/M Contemporary Romance Stand-alone extended novella 36,000 words Cover art by Trace Edward Zaber As a gay man, Aaron never dreamed he'd end up in Houston, Texas, helping a female friend raise her child. Then he learns that the child's father has just been released fro...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 31, 2011, 5:34 pm
Call And Answer by Val Kovalin M/M Historical / Paranormal / Shape-shifter First book in a possible series 31,000 words Cover art by Trace Edward Zaber Small-town Louisiana in 1959 is a dangerous place to have a gay affair. But Henri can't help his instant attraction to Gabriel, a handsome black mu...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 31, 2011, 5:27 pm
Wicked Cool by Val Kovalin M/M Contemporary Romance 18,000 words Cover Art by Trace Edward Zaber Junk removal specialist Stu Van der Meer has been burned before in love affairs with corporate professionals who underestimate him as a blue-collar guy who's good with his hands. When he meets property ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 31, 2011, 5:12 pm
Trinity Trespass by Val Kovalin M/M Paranormal, Urban Fantasy 45,000 words Cover Art by Justin James A secret war rages throughout the southwestern USA and Mexico between demons and angels, all of whom are trying to pass for human. For Parnell, a demon living in Las Vegas NV, survival depends upon ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 30, 2011, 1:33 pm
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Storm On The Mountain by PD Singer Torquere, short story 6600 words Buy Link: ebook at Torquere Genre: M/M contemporary Jobs: ski patrol, chef Published: November 27, 2010 Setting: Colorado, USA Sex scenes: 3 to 4 on the 1 to 5 sex scene scale. Viewpoi...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 27, 2011, 6:41 am
Call And Answer by Val Kovalin Genres: Gay / Nostalgic Contemporary (1950s-era) / Fantasy / Shapeshifter / Paranormal / Interracial / Multicultural / Exhibitionism / Public Places Heat Level: 3 Length: Extended Novella (31k words) New Release 35 percent Discount (One Week Only) Description: New fr...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 25, 2011, 12:19 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers PsyCop 6 GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price JCP Books, novel Buy Link: ebook at Amazon GhosTV: a PsyCop NovelGenre: M/M paranormal Jobs: law enforcement, psychic Published: February 23, 2011 Setting: Chicago, California Sex scenes: 4 on the 1 to 5 sex sce...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 22, 2011, 4:24 pm
I just noticed something over at All Romance Ebooks. On the top ten romance bestseller list, nine out of ten of them appear to be m/m gay romances! That is so very cool, and speaks well for the popularity of our genre. Here is the list: Best Sellers 1.Not My Wolf 2.Determined Mate 3.Unexpected Mate...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 22, 2011, 1:30 pm
Chris at Stumbling Over Chaos blog has very graciously agreed to hold a give-away for my upcoming mm paranormal romance Call And Answer to be published this Sunday March 27. Here is the blurb and cover art: Small-town Louisiana in 1959 is a dangerous place to have a gay affair. But Henri can’t hel...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 21, 2011, 11:45 pm
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Desert Falcon by Feliz Faber Dreamspinner Press, novelette (about 10K words) Buy Link: ebook at Dreamspinner Press Genre: M/M contemporary Jobs: falconer, desert guide Published: March 16, 2011 Setting: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sex scenes: 3 on the 1...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 13, 2011, 6:43 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Breathe Deep by Angelia Sparrow Amber Allure, novella, 19K words Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Breathe DeepGenre: MM science fiction Jobs: pirate, galactic banking Published: March 12, 2011 Setting: a futuristic space station Sex scenes: 5 on the 1 to 5 sex...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 9, 2011, 8:47 pm
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Mask Of Night by Helen Louise Caroll Amber Allure, novella (23K words) Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Mask Of NightGenre: MM science fiction (futuristic dystopia) Jobs: psychic assassin, psychic bodyguard Published: March 6, 2011 Setting: various interplane...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 3, 2011, 12:54 pm
Tuesday the Wildfire newsletter published by All Romance Ebooks was emailed for free to about 32,000+ subscribers. If you'd like a free subscription, this link takes you to the All Romance Ebooks website . Here are my recommendations in the newsletter for February gay romance. 2011 February Roux,...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Mar 1, 2011, 7:38 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Demon's Dance by Evey Brett Carina Press, novel, 42,800 words Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Demon's DanceGenre: paranormal, erotica Jobs: unspecified, photographer Published: January 17, 2011 Setting: San Diego, California Sex scenes: numerous, most at a 5 ...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 27, 2011, 4:01 pm
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers How I Met My Man by Rick R Reed Amber Allure, novella (18K words) Buy Link: ebook at Amazon How I Met My ManGenre: M/M contemporary, suspense Jobs: ad copy writer Published: February 27, 2011 Setting: Chicago, Illinois Sex scenes: 3 on the 1 to 5 sex s...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 23, 2011, 6:37 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers The Match Before Christmas by Eden Winters Torquere, novelette at 14K words. Buy Link: ebook at All Romance Ebooks Genre: M/M Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Seasonal Jobs: building general contractor, history professor Published: December 15, 2010 Setti...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 22, 2011, 6:22 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Love Ahead Expect Delays by Astrid Amara Loose Id, novella at 24, 401 words Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Love Ahead: Expect DelaysGenre: M/M contemporary, Seasonal Jobs: land use planner, mechanic Published: November 30, 2010 Setting: western United States...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 21, 2011, 12:01 pm
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Faster Than The Speed of Light by Lucius Parhelion Torquere, novel at 60,600 words Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Faster Than the Speed of LightGenre: M/M historical (late 1940s) Jobs: physics professors Published: November 10, 2010 Setting: Los Angeles, Ca...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 20, 2011, 6:12 pm
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers The Impersonator by Shawn Lane Amber Allure, novella, 18K Buy Link: at Amber Allure Genre: M/M contemporary Jobs: Elvis impersonator, casino operations Published: February 20, 2011 Setting: Las Vegas, Nevada Sex scenes: 4 on the 1 to 5 sex scene scale...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 16, 2011, 6:13 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Rinse and Repeat by Amberly Smith Dreamspinner, novel 53,390 words Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Rinse and RepeatGenre: m/m urban fantasy Jobs: college student Published: Jan 24, 2011 Setting: Boise, Idaho Sex scenes: 4 on the 1 to 5 sex scene scale. Viewp...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 15, 2011, 6:13 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers Tough Guy by Bryl R. Tyne Amber Allure, novella at 18,000 words Buy Link: ebook at Amazon Tough GuyGenre: M/M contemporary, modern western Jobs: ranch hand Published: Oct 31, 2010 Setting: Cody, Wyoming Sex scenes: on the 1 to 5 sex scene scale. Viewpo...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 14, 2011, 6:48 am
I now have cover art by Trace Edward Zaber for my m/m paranormal shapeshifter story coming from Amber Allure on March 27. Here is the blurb: Small-town Louisiana in 1959 is a dangerous place to have a gay affair. But Henri can't help his instant attraction to Gabriel, a handsome black musician who a...
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Val Kovalin posted an article on Obsidian Bookshelf - Feb 13, 2011, 6:37 am
PART 1 - minimal plot info, zero plot spoilers School of Discipline by John Simpson Dreamspinner, novella at 18, 282 words Buy Link: ebook at Dreamspinner Genre: M/M contemporary Jobs: college student (military cadet) Published: Jan 31, 2011 Setting: unspecified military academy Sex scenes: 5 on th...
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