2016-12-20 20:53
Time: Halloween Night, 2013 Place: 24 hour Starkbucks, Plant City, FL, USA Point of Conflict: To NaNo or not. It was Halloween, the night before the National Novel Writing Month (NaNo for sh… Read More
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Blog for writer Stephen del Mar. Writes gay fiction.
2016-12-05 18:35
Taking a break from writing and various asundry things, in order to give you a quick update. “Of Paradise & Purgatory” is free today on Amazon. I’ve added s… Read More
2016-12-01 01:56
A few years ago, I was skimming through my Facebook feed when this nice pastoral photo of a meadow showed up from one of my friends. It had comments about wanting to be somewhere beautiful a… Read More
2016-11-01 17:44
It’s been a challenging week. I have a freelance project I’m working on and it’s pretty high on the frustration level. Also this it’s the time of year, I usually esca… Read More
2016-10-28 11:00
My Spooky Tales collection of five short stories is free on Amazon until Nov. 1. A haunted house, ghosts, a grandmother, and zombie pirates! “The Demise of Bobby and Clyde”… Read More
2016-10-27 02:04
Innes Callahan, is a male witch character in a number of my books. I picture him tall and thin, with long black hair and steel blue eyes. In one dream sequence he appears as Cernun… Read More
2016-10-04 12:16
Parker nodded and scratched his chest. Ethan realized he wasn’t wearing a shirt under his leather jacket. There was something hot about the leather over his naked torso. Even in the da… Read More
2016-08-25 23:54
The ebook is now live on Amazon! Going home can be hell, even if it’s paradise. Victor Cruz returns to the Arizona town where he grew up to bury his estranged father, and dispose of th… Read More
2016-08-22 02:04
So a chest cold has settled in and the word based creativity has dwindled as the day has progressed, so I decided to update the Steamboat Days poster! I’m currently in the middle of Ch… Read More
2016-08-21 08:43
The print edition is now live on Amazon! The ebook will be out in a few weeks after the Kindle Scout campaign is over. Victor Cruz returns to the Arizona town where he grew up to bury his es… Read More
2016-08-12 11:29
Even in the dark everyone could see John’s face go red. “I’m not gay,” he blurted. Then he glanced at his uncle, concern spreading across his face. Tony winked at him… Read More
2016-07-31 14:12
Selected Scenes are a recent scene pulled out of my WIP. They are raw and minimally edited. “Banana split?” Ethan held his hand to block the light from the setting sun… Read More
2016-07-23 14:00
Okay folks, the campaign for Of Paradise and Purgatory is now live! I’d appreciate it if you’d click on the link above and nominate my book. This will help in my bid to get… Read More
2016-07-22 01:35
As many of you know, Amazon has a number of “imprints” that publish books, kind of like traditional publishers. Unlike traditional publishers, they appear to have much more autho… Read More
2016-07-17 02:49
Selected Scenes are a recent scene pulled out of my WIP. They are raw and minimally edited. “Oh wow,” Victor said. “That really is an old Florida Cracker house… Read More
2016-07-10 13:33
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Sky, an eight-year old boy with bushy blond hair… Read More
2016-07-08 13:16
So in my continued attempt to write non-commercial fiction, I’m working on an odd little book called “Steamboat Days.” I thought my next book in the Bennett Bay series… Read More
2016-07-04 20:31
Read Part 06 Yanko poked at the last of his red velvet cake. Marcus said, “Look at the crowd. I didn’t expect this many to show up.” Yanko, Dieter and their friends had gat… Read More
2016-06-30 13:20
I shared this video on my Facebook wall, but wanted to post it here. Such a beautiful tribute to these young women and men, and so many of them were so young.
Related posts:Bollywood… Read More
2016-06-29 01:26
Read Part 05 Dieter’s phone pinged several times. Yanko rolled over and pulled most of the covers with him. “Why didn’t you shut that off?” Dieter scooted up against… Read More
2016-06-29 01:26
Read Part 05 Dieter’s phone pinged several times. Yanko rolled over and pulled most of the covers with him. “Why didn’t you shut that off?” Dieter scooted up against… Read More
2016-06-29 01:02
Read Part 04 Anders moved around the room, chatting with guest as they ate, offering a pat on the back or a hug. He exchanged a few words with a group of women at the buffet table and then f… Read More
2016-06-29 00:41
Read Part 03 “How the eggs coming?” Dieter asked. Yanko closed the oven door and turned it off. “Basically done. Just need to let them set, then stir them up and put them o… Read More
2016-06-28 04:19
Read: Part 1 Part 2 The door banged open and Dieter hurried across the empty kitchen. Yanko smiled. His blond hair was still wet from a shower. All he wore was a pair of cu… Read More
2016-06-27 03:02
Read Part One and note abut this story. Yanko paced along the terrace’s west wall. He ignored the view of the Castillo de Santos Sergio y Baco lit up against the darkness of the Bay. H… Read More
2016-06-27 00:35
So this thing happened down here in Orlando early in the morning on June 12, 2016. I’m still processing it. I’ve raged on my Facebook feed. I’ve cried. And I’ve talke… Read More
2016-06-03 13:26
This is a special collection of my most spooky tales. Load these on your ereader and dance with the dead, but remember to leave the lights on! “The Demise of Bobby and Clyde… Read More
2016-05-23 02:17
Free on Amazon for the next four days! A month has passed since the events in “Dark Love” and Max is preparing to deal with the passing of his aunt Flora May. What he isn’t… Read More
2016-05-18 00:45
Hi Folks, Hope you’re enjoying late spring. We’re having a wonderful evening thunderstorm in Tampa right now. The wind’s slapping the live oaks around and the yard’s… Read More
2016-05-09 15:14
Click the cover above to read the sample. My friend CA Morgan has a new book out, The Gems of Raga-Tor. Well actually, it’s a very old book. A story she’s been working on for yea… Read More
2016-04-30 12:50
Typed “The End” on the first draft of “Of Paradise & Purgatory” last night! I’m going to let it sit for a few days, then on to editing. I’ve set up a… Read More
2016-04-17 14:39
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Victor zipped up his pants as he staggered back… Read More
2016-04-10 14:26
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Two massive iron fire baskets had been moved in… Read More
2016-03-21 01:32
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Johnny pointed at the Scenic Overlook tra… Read More
2016-03-11 15:13
Hey folks, I ramble on about Bennett Bay, my current WIP “Of Paradise and Purgatory,” and a bit about self-publishing and digital disruption.
Related posts:The 2015 WRAFTAS!
Pos… Read More
2016-03-06 19:38
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Taken from Of Paradise & Purgatory Anna aske… Read More
2016-02-28 23:38
I won one of the first WRAFTAS! I recommend following the the WROTE podcast if you enjoy queer fiction.
Related posts:I’m back on the WROTE Podcast!
Sample from &ld&hell…Read More
2016-02-28 17:05
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Taken from Of Paradise & Purgatory Victor sa… Read More
2016-02-21 20:31
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Taken from Of Paradise & Purgatory Victor to… Read More
2016-02-15 20:29
With my wrist injury and the blog hop I totally forgot I scheduled a free weekend for “The Broken Heart.” Today is the last day of the sale on Amazon. It’s a ghost story. I… Read More
2016-02-12 12:20
Hop details:Start: 12:00am (Pacific Time) Friday, February 12thEnd: 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Monday, February 15thGrand prize: $30 Amazon Gift CardOther prizes: 13 ebooks by various authors My… Read More
2016-02-12 12:00
This is a bonus three scene sketch for fans of Dark Love. It was written for the 2016 Valentine’s Day Blog Hop. It may or may not turn into something larger. Getting t… Read More
2016-02-07 16:45
Sunday Morning Scene is a weekly post of a scene I’m currently working on. It is raw and rough, copied and pasted directly from my WIP. Taken from Of Paradise & Purgatory The trail… Read More
2016-01-25 19:03
Dark Love, book one in the Live Oak Tales, is currently .99 on Amazon. Read a preview here.
Related posts:“Dark Love” Book One in the Live Oak Tales on Sale! Only .99
“Dar… Read More
2016-01-17 16:29
Okay, I haven’t posted in way too long. I’ve had a lot going on. Had a few colds and I’m trying like hell to get this current book done. I’m behind like four months!… Read More
2015-11-16 11:42
Hosted by Book Lovers 4 Ever BFD Book Blog Jessie G Books 11 Days | 28 Stops | Lots of Prizes Starts on Veterans Day Nov 11 This is the very first guest post on my website. I’m… Read More
2015-11-08 18:31
A Night on Blood Isle is out on Amazon. It’s only 99 cents (or free on KU) so give it a read. Short story ~7.4K words. Paddy Sheehan invites a few of his grandchildren and nephews aboa… Read More
2015-11-07 03:13
I’ve been on a little writers’ retreat with my fellow writer CA Morgan. My folks have a second home in Palm Bay, on the east coast of Florida and we try to get over there for a b… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Okay, this is really exciting for me, my very first guest blog post! As part of the Countdown to RainbowCon 2014 next month a number of sites that review LGBT and M/M fiction have opened the… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Just a quick update. Today my book “Dark Love” is on eBookSoda, a new readers’ site where they’ll send you ebook recommendations tailored to your taste. www.ebooksoda… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Love and family, the two things Dieter wants most are slipping away. His uncle, the man who raised him as a father, is dead. Now his brother can’t wait to bulldoze and sell the family… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A little bit of flash fiction. Bad Day Stephen del Mar I hate winter. It’s dark when I go to work. It’s dark when I come home. Slush, snow, ice and the never-ending proces… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hosted by Book Lovers 4 Ever BFD Book Blog Jessie G Books 11 Days | 28 Stops | Lots of Prizes Starts on Veterans Day Nov 11 Fun scavenger hunt blog tour coming soon. I’ll be over… Read More
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