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I love writing but as a self-published gay erotica author I find it extremely hard to market my own ebooks. However, bills have to be paid! That's why I decided to offer my designing service.


It started unintentionally when a gay hardcore-erotica author called Alan Winkler a.k.a. Woofy Tales contacted me. My first project with him was merely adding texture to his drawn cover. Later, I got to design full photo-manipulation covers for him.

I've also done cover arts for GoodReads authors: Kyle Adams (Dirty Boys) and Sam Schooler (The Practical Guide To Trying Not To Die). Both are satisfied with result and the pricing.

When designing a cover art for a client, I tend to do my best to make my client's vision comes true. At the same time, I hope to attain my artistic freedom.

To fellow writers, if you like my art style, please do commission me. I'm very affordable because I can work based on your budget. Feel free to message me at GR if you're interested.



To ebook publishers, please hire me because I need a steady job. For more of my arts, please visit my Deviant Art http://hectorhimeros.deviantart.com Thanks for reading!

UPDATE: This case is closed. Both Deviant Art and Good Reads have responded and helped me. Thank you.


Below is the post I posted in my DeviantArt journal: http://hectorhimeros.deviantart.com/j...

Today, I find out that I have been defamed by an obsessive troll called Aidan Brady http://aidan-brady.deviantart.com/ Surprised! She's NEW! (from trusted source, I believe he's a she). In GoodReads, also Aidan: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19... She has a personal vendetta with me because she's so determined to defame my name everywhere. According to her, I pirated some ebooks in an ebook-sharing forum called Superiorz. She even claimed she had "digital proof". One should ask:

* WHY did she go all the length to defame me? Doesn't she have things to do in her life?

* WHAT advantage does she get from it?

* And why spamming!

To respond to that defamation, I'm not scared to focus your attention to this journal, coz I want YOU to KNOW! Yes, I'm in Superiorz forum. But I have not posted any pirated books there. I barely read ebooks! My GoodReads profile confirms that! Why would I collect ebooks just to pirate, not to read? What advantages do I get! Esp using my own pen-name! Seriously!

I want you all to kindly search my DA journal dated: Aug 29, 2012: http://hectorhimeros.deviantart.com/j... In there, I openly mentioned I'm a member of a forum called SUPERIORZ I don't need to hide. I did nothing wrong.

I want to tell you all about Aidan:

* Aidan uses FAKE NEW nicks both in DA and GR

* Aidan SPAMS GR & DA. Even mods in GR are annoyed and ban him/her

* Aidan THREATENS me using private messages, even in Yahoo Mail

Does Aidan sound like a hero of justice to you? Aidan claims she has resources to eradicate piracy. If she's truthful, she could have easily to topple down various pirate sites! The logical way to stop piracy is to catch the BOSS! Not to catch MILLIONS uploaders/downloaders of movie/music/ebook/photos/arts ONE BY ONE as she claimed. People, don't forget to ask Aidan for screenshots from OTHER "pirates" to fufil her solemn vow!

My friends tracked the real Aidan. She's not anti-piracy superhero. It turns out that she was actually one of high-ranked pirates from an ebook forum called V******* with girly nick E*****. She has access to its secret upload server, where once a file has been pirated there, no complaints can get it erased, coz they own the server. She's also on an ebook forum D****** with a male nick A*** R******

I have no idea WHY she targeted me. I suspect she views me as a threat. Imagine, a writer among forums, like a cop among drug dealers. So if she could frame the cop as a drug dealer, why not? Eliminate the threat, right?

Yes, I do know some users in Superiorz, including the co-admin R. R and I have been friends for quite some time. It does NOT mean I'm a pirate. If you befriend a thief, does it make you a thief too? Superiorz is not pirate site like others: it has chatroom. Many users join there to chat with their friends. R stated there are 200 regular members who log in there daily just for chatting. For a writer, it's a good way to promote and control his/her books. R has been so kind to let me put a banner there for free.

I also want to show you guys that digital proof nowadays mean nothing. it's VERY easy to create fake screenshots. I can easily create screenshots of her in a cannibal forum. Or even fake sex picture. Fake account in forum can also be done easily. Like waiting for a tree to bear fruit, the fake account can be planted for months even a year!

Those who know me well, know that I'm NOT rich! So I can't donate any money to support any forums! Aidan accused I'm contributor, donator, even paid Superiorz to put my ad! Want to know the truth, my TWO ebooks total only sold THREE in Smashwords! Aidan must have reality-perception disorder to think he/she could INSULT the INTELLIGENCE of people in DA and GR.

Well, I have raised my voice against this big conspiracy. I'll leave the rest to others who still have brains on to judge the case. Good day everyone. Thanks for the support.

Bleak Woods is my self-published debut M/M erotica novel - released in February 2013 - which tells about Neal Lucas who is stranded in a creepy forest, only to discover that he may lose his head if he refuses to help Headless Horseman of Norcross. In his quest, he meets some hot men and discovers gruesome facts about the specter. This erotica ends with twist ending. If you like unpredictable plots and are not afraid of steamy details, you must read Bleak Woods. It has 64,000+ words and costs only $5.99. It took me months to finish it, along with the arts and freebies :)


For today's interview, I’m interviewing Borden Callahan. He is a wood chopper and he lives not far from the haunted forest known as Bleak Woods. We're currently standing right in front of his cabin which faces the forest itself. Borden, I'm glad you could join us today.

Borden: Likewise. Thanks for having me, although I'm not really sure why you want to interview me. I'm just an ordinary woodchopper. I have no interesting tales to tell.

Well, I'm sure it's not entirely true. After all, you do live near Bleak Woods. Rumor has it that it's haunted by the Headless Horseman of Norcross. I'm just curious, have you ever met or seen the specter?

Borden: Of course not. No one survives from encountering the headless horseman. If you meet him, you will lose your head.

Then how do you know it's true if no one survives to tell the story?

Borden: (Borden paused for a while) I don't know. But that's the story we've come to believe for hundreds of years as it's told from generation to generation. There are no local people who are willing to risk their lives by stepping into that forest.

Anyone ever trespassed into the forest?

Borden: Yeah… Many times actually... But none of them were local. They're all tourists. And no one ever got out. They're simply gone without trace.

What about the police? Did they ever come here to investigate?

Borden: Sure, some local cops appeared but they too were afraid to venture in, especially after a peculiar case in 1984. I was only a kid back then. If I'm not mistaken, it was regarding the disappearance of a man named Rudolph Smith. It happened that one of the victim's friends was an FBI agent. Therefore, his friend was determined to find him. Several FBI agents and a bunch of cops were sent in but none returned. In the end, that agent somehow called off the search altogether and marked Bleak Woods as an off-limit area. Many people questioned his decision at that time, but the case eventually died down.

You're a wood chopper, so where do you chop your wood then?

Borden: I never go into Bleak Woods for woods, if that's what you're meaning to ask. I circle the forest to the other side to get my wood. It's a long journey and it takes a whole day. That's why I built this cabin in the middle of my route. With this cabin, I have a place to sleep and it shortens my daily route.

And how do you sell your wood?

Borden: I sell it in the town of course. I'm sure you came from there. Whenever I've accumulated enough wood, I bring it to the town with a cart.

With a cart? So do you own a horse? Or a mule perhaps?

Borden: Nah, I don't use any animals on my cart. I simply wheel it to the town. The route is very easy because the path is downward. So why would I need an animal for my cart?

Alright, let's talk about love life…

Borden: I don't have a boyfriend if that's what you're gonna ask.

A boyfriend? So, does everyone know you're gay?

Borden: No one knows. Look. My town is small and is still governed by old Christian laws. It's nothing like Saudi Arabia or something from the Inquisition where you can die for being gay... but gays are not welcome there. For example, Mr. Morris, the inn-keeper, likes telling his customers not to be gay or they will lose their heads like Charles Carleton and become the headless horseman. And that's just plain silly. I mean, the only reason why Carleton eventually turned into a vengeful spirit was because he was executed under Christian… or shall I say the Leviticus law. Logically, without Christian homophobia, there would be no headless horseman!

Can I safely assume that you don't like religion?

Borden: Well, I don't like religions. I'm an atheist in fact. Do you have any problem with atheists?

No, I don't. But I want to know, since when do you become an atheist? I assume you're raised as a Christian?

Borden: I'm not sure since when… but when I reached puberty and was told that being gay was sinful, that's when I started having negative feelings towards religion.

What about your relationship with your parents? I assume they're both homophobic as well?

Borden: My mom died during childbirth. So, Dad raised me up all by himself. He's a woodchopper and also a carpenter. In fact, I learned the art of carpentry from him. We built this cabin together. It was good time… As a son, I do love my dad. But he often preaches to me that I'll go to Hell one day for being gay. I mean, how can a father say such a poisonous thing to his own son? It just adds to my grudge towards religions. So, let's just say that my relation with my dad is very complicated. (Borden looked sad for a while).

So, I assume that your father is the only person who knows you're gay?

Borden: Yes, that's correct. And he's also the only person to know that I'm an atheist. Technically, you're the second person to know that.

Well, I promise I won't out you to the townspeople. Well, I'm sure none of them will be interested to read my gay blog anyway. So, your secret is safe. (I smiled). Anyway, just out of curiosity, do you ever have sex? I mean, from the way you described your town, it sounded impossible for you to channel out your desire with another man.

Borden: Not often, that's for sure. But our town regularly receives a steady number of tourists every year. Most of them come to see Bleak Woods. One or two tourists may turn out to be gay (Borden winked).

So how do you see yourself in 10 ten years ahead?

Borden: I'm just a simple man living a simple life. I'm pretty sure that in ten years ahead, or even thirty, I'll be still a woodchopper. Well, as long as the headless horseman hasn't got to me first (Borden chuckled).

Alright, it's time for what-if question. If you're stranded on a deserted island, name three things you couldn't live without?

Borden: (Borden chuckled a bit) That's a tough question. Let's see. First, I can't live without my axe. I certainly will need it on a deserted island, right? You know, to build shelter and chop woods. Second thing is food supply. And the third thing will be a pile of my porn magazines.

Porn magazines?

Borden: In a way, porn magazines are my sex buddies. I really can't live without them. I use mail order to have them delivered discreetly. I don't have many, though. By the way, before the interview you told me you're a gay erotica writer, right?

Yes, I am. Why?

Borden: Do you think you could print out some of your erotic stories for me? (Borden grinned). I need some new reading materials.

Sure, why not? I'll have them delivered later. I'm also planning to re-write my free series as commercial novellas. One of them is Timeless - Titanic Chapter. When it's done, I can send you a copy as well.

Borden: Thanks. That'll be awesome.

Well, thank you for your time, Borden. I'll let you go back to your work then (I looked at Borden's axe in his hand).



Bleak Woods can be purchased directly from me at my official website or via Smashwords. With every purchase, you'll receive printable freebies: bookmarks, paper diorama, pen-holder calendar.

DISCLAIMER: All related arts of Bleak Woods are designed by me. I'm also available for cover art commissions.

Bleak Woods is my self-published debut M/M erotica novel - released in February 2013 - which tells about Neal Lucas who is stranded in a creepy forest, only to discover that he may lose his head if he refuses to help Headless Horseman of Norcross. In his quest, he meets some hot men and discovers gruesome facts about the specter. This erotica ends with twist ending. If you like unpredictable plots and are not afraid of steamy details, you must read Bleak Woods. It has 64,000+ words and costs only $5.99. It took me months to finish it, along with the arts and freebies :)


Today, I’m interviewing Neal Lucas, who works as a journalist in Los Angeles. We're currently standing at the entrance to Bleak Woods, a forest somewhere in Virginia which has been rumored to be haunted.Neal, thanks for sharing your time with us. We know you’re in the middle of your vacation here.

Neal: You’re welcome. Thanks for having me here.

So what brings you to Bleak Woods?

Neal: I've actually come here to hunt deer. There’s a website that claims that Bleak Woods is a heaven for American deer. No one ever hunts them here, so I thought I should check it out.

But Bleak Woods is renowned for its creepy legend of the Headless Horseman of Norcross. Don’t you know that?

Neal: The website did warn about that, but I’ve chosen to ignore it because I don’t believe in the supernatural.

So why don’t you believe in the supernatural. I mean, you believe in God, right?

Neal: Yeah, I do. But that’s different. I personally know some people who think that believing in God is equal to believing in ghosts, Big Foot, UFOs, etc. But to me, religion is all about faith, not supernatural mumbo-jumbo.

That’s an interesting view, Neal. So, you're not afraid of the Headless Horseman of Norcross?

Neal: Nah! I'm sure it's just a hoax spread by some save-the-animals activists. I have to admit, their tactics work. I mean, no one dares to come near this forest.

Do you hunt a lot? I mean, judging from the weapon you carryand your big backpack… I'd say you're a professional hunter. Correct?

Neal: Not really. I used to hunt a lot though, with my dad when I was younger. But the tradition ended once I went off to college and began work. Life just gets too busy these days. You know, what I mean? It seems you no longer have time for yourself anymore. Just work, work, and more work. No work, no money. No money, no love…

Speaking of love, does anyone know you're gay?

Neal: Err… Yeah, I guess so. I mean, I don't flaunt my homosexuality,but if someone asks, I don't mind telling them I'm gay. If they don't like it, I don't care. I have no time for homophobia.

Interesting… That reminds me of the Bleak Woods' legend. Are you aware that the Headless Horseman of Norcross used to be human? That he died for his so-called sin against Christianity?

Neal: Yeah, I read that on the website also. Something about Charles Carleton, a rich man who was caught sodomizing his stableman, and for that the townspeople chopped off his head to spare their town from Sodom and Gomorrah's divine punishment. I think they're all nuts. Using religion to persecute gay people? That's just wrong! And technically, those Jesus freaks are committing blasphemy. I mean, spreading the word that their God, who is supposed to be full of love and compassion, loves roasting gay people in Hell… That's not a good way to promote your religion, is it? Sadly, history is littered with similar events, like the Inquisition. Even nowadays, such practices are still rampant. It's really ironic. Religions are supposed to be about peace and love, not inciting hatred.

So do you believe in that legend?

Neal: I do believe that Carleton may have died because he's gay. I mean, it seems like it was a trend back then, to kill gay people in the name of Jesus. But I don't believe in ghosts. When you die, you die. The end.

I thought you said that you believe in God? Don't you believe in the afterlife? Heaven and Hell? Ghosts, demons, and those sorts of things?

Neal: Yeah, I do believe in Jesus. But then again, my faith is quite… Err... How should I put it? Unique. Let's just say that my God is not obsessed with what humans do in their private bedrooms,and he certainly doesn’t have the barbaric hobby of roasting gay people in Hell forever and ever.

I also did some digging around about the legend. A quite well-known name popped up. The legend has it that Carleton died at the hands of a homophobic priest named, Father Phelps. It’s worth noting that he shared the same view: God hates fags.

Neal: I'm not aware of that. Father Phelps? (Neal smirked) Maybe he's the rotten ancestor of Westboro Church's Fred Phelps. I mean, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, right?

What do you think of Fred Phelps?

Neal: Well, Fred Phelps can shove it up his a** (Neal showed his middle finger). Seriously, when will our government tear down that church of hate? It's similar to condoning the KKK or Nazism.

You sound very passionate about this issue. Are you also a gay activist by any chance?

Neal: Not really. I'm just an ordinary gay man. I'm just a journalist.

What type of articles do you write anyway?

Neal: I write any kind of news that is worth headline news. Unfortunately, such news is hard to find. So when nothing exciting happens, I write about daily news, like bank robberies, tax issues, and other boring stuff like that.

So you interview people?

Neal: Yes. I've met a lot of interesting people in my life, like you (Neal smiled).

Me?

I can tell from the way you're interviewing me that this is the first time you've interviewed someone, right? Somehow, it feels rather stiff. But don't worry, you'll get better.

Well, thank you. I'll try to do better next time. I still have a few more questions for you. Tell me, what you do in your spare time. You did mention you barely had enough time for yourself.

Neal: Usually, I like to make love with my boyfriend. That's a great way to spend my free time. But I've been single for quite some time now. So, lately, I'm more into surfing the internet. You know, social networking and blogging. Oh, I almost forget to mention… I love reading.

Reading? That's cool. What kinds of books do you read, Neal?

Neal: I read all kinds of books actually. For work, I do cross referencingregarding all sorts of topics. But for pleasure, I prefer reading something sexy, like gay erotica.

Gay erotica? Really? That's very interesting.

Neal: Well, I'm not a hypocrite. I do enjoy sex and all kinds of sex-related items, like erotic stories. By the way, I'm one of your fans. I follow your erotica series regularly. I really like reading your free erotica: Devil's Collector and Timeless: Titanic series. You should have them finished soon.

Well, thank you. I'm quite flattered. I didn't know you read my stories. So, any special preference in erotic stories? Like BDSM maybe? Fantasy?Romance?

Neal: Not really. But I do crave reading erotic stories which also have plots. You know, something to read about the characters and the events surrounding them, but at the same time you get the juicy sex in full detail. Not many writers want to write about that. It seems they are afraid to be stamped as porno writer. Nowadays, if you buy M/M romance, you'll get plot only with no sex or very little sex. If you buy M/M erotica, you'll get sex only with no plot.

I feel the same. And I understand what you mean.

Neal: Hey, maybe you can write an M/M erotic novel about me. You know, write about me meeting the headless horseman of Norcross. But balance the horror and gore with hot sex. Perhaps a little romance, some unpredictable twists... You could call it Bleak Woods. I'm sure erotica fans will love to read it.

Maybe I will write that.

Neal: And don't forget to send me a free copy (Neal winked).

Don't worry, I will (I smiled). Well, that's all the time we have today. Thanks again for letting me interview you, Neal. Good luck on your hunting. And try not to run into the headless horseman of Norcross.



Bleak Woods can be purchased directly from me at my official website or via Smashwords. With every purchase, you'll receive printable freebies: bookmarks, paper diorama, pen-holder calendar.

DISCLAIMER: All related arts of Bleak Woods are designed by me. I'm also available for cover art commissions.

The Erotica genre is always stamped as jack-off material. Most women hate it, saying erotica is devoid of plots, vulgar, trashy (although with the rise of 50 Shades, the notion that women hate erotica has been proven false). Romance on the other hand is the champion genre because women favor it.

But I have some problems with romance: unrealistically romantic characters & corny sweet love-making. Even M/M romance sounds like stories about chicks-with-dicks (It is not only I who has said this). It's not a secret anymore that men don't like reading romance, for a great reason.

I'd be hypocrite, as a man, if I said I didn't like reading sex stories. But at the same time, I also want to read something nice, like realistic romance. Now, the question is, "Does erotica have to be plotlessly trashy?" I say no!

Most people I have met (mostly prudish women) agree that erotica doesn't need plots, or happy/sad endings. They also believe romance must be free from sex, or should at most contain only softcore emotional sex. Some even ask me to differentiate between romance and erotica.

This is frustrating! Who said erotica can not have plots and has to be trashy? Who said romance can not have so-called "vulgar" details? As a writer, I refuse to be governed by such strict rules.

That's why I combine sex and plots with twists. I want to embrace both female and male readers. I know I'm not the first writer to do this, and I know I can't get romance-lovers to read my books (some told me that 50% sexual content still gets a book classified as vulgar). At least I can please erotica fans ^_^