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Thanks, Julyssa, for creating this thread. I really appreciate it!I thought I would share a little about myself. My name is Jacob Z. Flores, and I'm a new author here at Dreamspinner, and I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing group.
I live in Victoria, TX with my daughter. I work as a college English professor by day and a writer of m/m fiction by night.
My first DSP novel 3, which is a contemporary m/m/m romance releases on October 15, so I thought I'd share the blurb with those who might be interested.
Justin Jimenez has loved his partner, Spencer Harrison, for ten years. He’ll do anything for him—including bury his feelings for a man he met while he and Spencer were separated last year. Justin never planned to fall in love, and he certainly never planned to tell Spencer about it—but when a phone call wakes them in the middle of the night to inform Justin that his former lover, Dutch Keller, has been in an accident, he doesn’t have a choice.
Justin’s revelation shatters the fragile relationship he and Spencer were trying to rebuild. The weight of his guilt—both for hurting Spencer and for leaving a heartbroken Dutch to find solace in a bottle—crushes him. But what Justin doesn't know is that Spencer and Dutch guard an explosive secret of their own. All three men are tangled in a communal web of lies, and unless they find the events in their lives that ultimately led them to friendship, passion, and betrayal, they won't see the love at the heart of the pain.
I've posted part 1 of a 3 part interview series with characters from my up-coming novel 3. You can read the interview by clicking the link below.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2012/09/2...
Here's the gorgeous cover created by Paul Richmondimage:
Here's the final installment of the interview series of the MC's from 3. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2012/10/0...
I've created a trailer for 3. Here's the link to watch it on my blog if you would care to do so. ;)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2012/10/1...
Here's an excerpt from 3 where two of the 3 main characters first meet:“I think someone’s growing chicken wings,” Xavier said, clucking like a chicken.
“What the hell are you talking about?” Justin asked as his mind once again returned to the present. The DJ was spinning the latest mix of “We Like to Party” by the Vengaboys, and the gays were tearing it up on the dance floor. “And I’m no chicken.”
“Then go pick him up.”
“Pick who up?” Justin asked, aggravated. “Are you blind to how many people are here?”
Xavier laughed and took another gulp of his beer. “I’ll give you one minute to do it before I go get him and bring him to you. Which, as you know, is a penalty, punishable by—”
“Two tequila shots, I know,” Justin said, cutting him off. “Will you just point him out to me? And be more specific than ‘walking through the door’.”
“He’s the Mexican leaning against the wall on the right.”
“Really?” Justin asked. “Mexican is being specific? We live in San An-fucking-tonio!”
Xavier laughed like a fifth grader at recess, something he did whenever he teased Justin, which meant he heard the snicker on a daily basis. “He’s wearing a black muscle shirt and acid-wash jeans. Thick black hair. He’s also wearing a puka shell necklace that all the fags are wearing these days.”
Justin scanned the crowd and saw him, leaning against the far wall with a pink Cape Cod in his hand. He was muscular and rugged, and way out of Justin’s league. Well-sculpted arms and shoulders framed the black shirt. Even at a relaxed stance, his biceps and triceps were clearly defined. Justin hated him for that. He had been working on his arms for months and had yet to develop such muscle tone.
The muscle shirt also clung to his body as if the fabric was wet, and it revealed an absence of love handles on his tightly packed form. Small, perky nipples poked out from the cloth, and the shirt’s fabric ended about an inch before the jeans began. A treasure trail of hair started at his navel and disappeared beneath the waistband of the jeans. Just below the waistband was a package ready to be delivered.
“Do you see Puka Shell Boy?” Xavier asked.
“Yup,” was all Justin could say.
“Then go get him.”
Justin swallowed hard. This wasn’t going to end well. The image of a B-52 going down in flames flashed before him.
Then he noticed Puka Shell Boy’s friend.
His friend was a few inches taller than both Puka Shell Boy and Justin. If he had to guess, he would put him at almost six feet tall. Sandy-blond hair lay perfectly manicured and parted to the left. Longer strands of hair curled inward at his cheekbones and lightly kissed the most unbelievable alabaster skin Justin had ever seen. His skin looked smoother than silk, as if a sculptor had spent hours chiseling the precious stone into perfection. Draping his skin was a green short-sleeve button-down, neatly tucked into his dark-blue denim jeans. The shirt was fitted but not painted on him like Puka Shell Boy. His lean body resembled a dedicated runner and was neither waifish nor frail.
Then Justin noticed his eyes. Dark-green tinted eyes decorated his features, magically cutting through the dimly lit bar and outshining the sparkling disco ball. They weren’t a green he had seen before. He had seen light green and even olive green eyes, but these eyes looked to be made of jade. They were a deeper, richer green hue than he had ever seen before in his life. They looked exotic and expensive, found only in jewelry from a faraway Asian country like China or Japan.
They were breathtaking. Justin didn’t understand how people were walking by him and not staring into those eyes. He could stare at them for the rest of the night.
“What’s the matter with you?” Xavier asked. “You’re standing there with your mouth open like a fucking retard.”
“He’s so beautiful.”
“No shit!” Xavier exclaimed. “Think of him as my New Year’s present to you. You just have to close the deal.” Xavier put his arm around Justin’s neck, Xavier’s sign of friendship and love. “By the end of the night, Puka Shell Boy will be on his back looking up at you, or you know, looking down at you on your back.” Xavier then pushed Justin forward. “Now, hurry up. It’s almost midnight.”
Justin didn’t know what came over him. All it took was a simple shove, and he was crossing the room toward the stranger with the perfect skin and the amazing green eyes. He felt drawn to him, as if he were caught in an unbreakable gravitational field.
Puka Shell Boy noticed Justin coming first. He elbowed his green-eyed friend and flashed a disinterested grin, most likely thinking Justin was coming to talk to him. He wasn’t. Puka Shell Boy no longer existed in his world.
As he approached, the crowds around him got louder. Apparently, the stroke of midnight was approaching. Someone was speaking on a microphone, most likely the drag queen hostess for the night’s festivities, but he couldn’t make out what she was saying. All he could see were the green eyes and the white skin pulling at him like the moon pulls on the ocean.
“Ten, nine, eight…”
Closer still he drew, passing by couples with their arms around each other, preparing for their New Year’s kiss.
“… seven, six, five, four…”
Six feet from the most beautiful man he had ever seen, Justin found he was holding his breath. He had to remind himself to breathe for fear that he would pass out only a few feet away from his intended. Up close, his eyes were more radiant than from across the room. Flecks of gold glinted within the green irises.
“… three, two…”
Then he was standing before him. Puka Shell Boy leaned next to his friend, amazed that he wasn’t the object of Justin’s attention. He whispered something in his friend’s ear, but his friend wasn’t paying attention. He, too, was staring straight at Justin.
“… one ….”
Justin reached up and put his left hand around the green-eyed beauty’s neck. Pulling his head toward him, Justin crossed the remainder of the distance.
Their lips met, and the world suddenly came crashing back to life. Noisemakers exploded throughout the club. People were yelling “Happy New Year,” and confetti and glitter were tossed about. The DJ began playing “Auld Lang Syne.”
Through the noise, the revelry, and the singing, the two never stopped kissing. Their tongues jostled in each other’s mouths as they each inhaled the other’s hot passionate breaths.
Never had Justin been more excited about a new year.
I was interviewed by fellow author Lou on 3 and my upcoming release. Here's the link if anyone would care to have a look.http://sylvre.com/2012/10/21/jacob-fl...
Starting today, I will be going on a 7-day blog tour promoting 3. If you leave a comment, you are entered to win a free electronic copy of 3. If you happen to leave a comment at all 7 stops, then you could be entered to win 7 times! Who doesn't like those odds?Here's a schedule of the stops as well as a brief summary of what you will find!
10/23 RomFan Reviews Come read the interview where I talk about 3, my upcoming release, and naked Lady Gaga dancing
10/25 Literary Nymphs Another interview where I share some personal stories as well as an excerpt from 3
10/26 Mama Kitty An interview where I talk about the authors that inspire me, my comfort reads, and what I love and hate most about writing
10/29 You Gotta Read Reviews I discuss what I wanted to be as a child and offer some advice for writers just starting out
11/1 Romance Reviews Today I talk about some things I learned while writing 3
11/5 Mantastic Here, I blog about the top 3 tips for "Sex for 3"
11/9 Book Wenches On the final stop, I blog about polyamory and relationships
Here's the link to stop #2 of my blog tour if anyone is interested in registering for a giveaway of 3http://literarynymphshotlist.blogspot...
I'm blogging at MANtastic Fiction today about "Sex for 3." I'm sharing my top 3 rules for...well, you guessed it, sex for 3. Just some tidbits of information I learned while researching my book. :)http://mantasticfiction.wordpress.com...
My new novel The Gifted One releases from Dreamspinner on April 5th. To countdown till release day, I've posted part one of a two part interview series of my MC's from the book.Here's the link if you're interested. :)
http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/03/1...
Also, here's the blurb for The Gifted One :As his birthday approaches, Matthew Westlake fears more than just growing a year older. He fears never seeing another year at all. Each birthday brings a close call with death, leaving holes in his memory, recurring nightmares, and one more glimpse of his guardian angel. This birthday Matt must stand against ancient evils that have hounded him since birth, because he is a Gifted One—a seventh son of a seventh son.
Within Matt rests the unlocked potential of a force for good, but it also makes him a target. Being the Gifted One and dodging demonic attacks aren’t Matt’s only problems, though. He’s fallen in love with his protector, the Archangel Gabriel, and Heaven will condemn that love to save Matt’s soul. But Heaven doesn’t count on Gabriel loving Matt in return, defying divine law, and placing them in danger from demons and angels alike.
Me too, Maddie! There's just something about those wings and their protective nature that melts my butter!
Here's part two of my character interview series for The Gifted One, which comes out on April 5. Up to bat is the Archangel Gabriel.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/03/2...
Just wanted to share the book trailer I created for the release of my new book. It drops on April 5, 2013. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/0...
The Gifted One releases tomorrow as does my blog tour for the book. I've provided a link to my blog where I discuss the giveaway as part of the tour.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/0...
The Gifted One is out and my blog tour begins. I've included a link to my first stop below. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/0...
Blog Stop #2 is at Top2Bottoms. I talk about whether horror and romance make good bedmates. I've included a link below for those who are interested. If you leave a comment at Top2Bottom or any of my other stops, you're entered to win a free copy of The Gifted One.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/0...
For Blog Stop #3, I'm interviewed over at Literary Nymphs, where I discuss the inspiration behind The Gifted One. The giveaway is still going on, so you're not too late if you're interested. Just drop on by and leave a comment.Here's the link:
http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/0...
I'm continuing my book tour over at For the Love of Bookends. I gush about the earth angels in my life as well as talk about The Gifted One. Here's the link if you'd like to stop by.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/1...
I'm over at The Smutty Kitty today, where I talk about why I think angels are sexy. If you stop on by and leave a comment, you're entered to win a free copy of The Gifted One.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/1...
I continue my tour over at Joyfully Jay today. I talk about seventh sons and their mythos. I hope you'll stop by.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/1...
I'm over at The Novel Approach today, where I'm interviewed by Lisa. We talk angels, demons, seventh sons, and upcoming projects. There's also a giveaway of The Gifted One just for The Novel Approach site. Leave a comment and you're entered to win.Here's the link:
http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/2...
I'm hosting a Facebook chat over at the Dreamspinner FB page tomorrow from 2-5 Central Time. There will be a giveaway, so stop on by if you have the time. I'd love to see you. :)https://www.facebook.com/dreamspinner...
It's the final stop on "The Gifted One" blog tour. I'm over at Fallen Angel Reviews. Stop by and leave a comment for your last chance to win an e-copy of the book.http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/04/3...
I posted on my blog about the final exam that restarted my writing career. Here's the link for anyone who's interested. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/0...
I'm starting a contest on my blog today called "Choose My Inspiration." I'm going to allow readers to choose the inspiration for one of my MC's in a new series I'm working on. Not only that but at the end of the contest, one winner will actually get to NAME that main character. Visit my blog to get all the details and be on the look out for Round 2 next week. This is going to be fun!http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/0...
I've started a new series on my blog called "Why I Love..." For the first post of the series, I'm talking about Provincetown, Massachusetts, which just happens to be the setting for my upcoming series.Here's the link:
http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/0...
Round One of the "Choose My Inspiration" Contest has closed, but Round Two is now OPEN! Stop on by my website to see who won and to vote on the latest batch of studs. You have one week to vote. Let's get this party started! :Dhttp://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/1...
I thought it would be fun to share one of the things I learned at the Dreamspinner Conference in Chicago. It's about goal setting as an author and how I was failing miserably at it! :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/1...
Round 3 of the "Choose My Inspiration" contest is now open! Stop on by and see who won round 2 and take a look at the five new studs vying for your votes this week. The theme? COWBOYS!http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/2...
Well, here we are! Round 4 of the "Choose My Inspiration" contest is now open! This is the final week of voting before the four top vote-getting studs enter the battle royale to be my inspiration. The theme for this week is SCRUFF! So hop on over to my blog and choose your hairy fave. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/05/2...
On Saturday, I was a guest at ARe Cafe. I talked about how I handle inspiration that others may consider taboo. Stop on by and have a read. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/06/0...
The FINAL ROUND of the "Choose My Inspiration" contest is here. Visit my blog to view the four top vote-getters over the last four weeks and then cast your vote for the stud you think should be the inspiration for the main character of my new series. Also, one lucky commenter on my blog will win the chance to NAME that winning character in the series. Visit my blog for full details and the rules. Now, let the battle royale begin!http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/06/0...
My blog has a new, sleeker look. Stop by and check it out. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/06/1...
Stop on by my blog to see which stud won the Choose My Inspiration contest. Also, I reveal his name and the lucky commenter who won the right to name him. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/06/1...
Hey, all! The cover for my novel "3" is up for the June 2013 cover contest at You Gotta Read. If you're so inclined, I would appreciate any votes. :) It's #15 on the list. Here's the link, and thanks in advance. ♥
http://yougottaread.com/vote-now-for-...
Today, I'm sharing what I've learned about creating an author brand. It's something I wish I knew about before I started on my writing career, but it's a lesson that's never too late to learn. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/06/2...
For today's blog post, I talk about why I think m/m readers don't like flowery descriptions of male appendages. I hope you enjoy. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/06/2...
Head over to my blog and find out why I LOVE Channing Tatum. ♥http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/07/1...
Today, I'm talking about why creating a genuine online presence for an author is important. I offer five simple steps that I've learned through my journey as an author. I hope you'll stop by. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/07/1...
I'm sharing my top 5 prank videos over at my blog. Stop on by for a laugh and some good times. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/07/1...
Here it is! The cover for "When Love Takes Over," the first book in the Provincetown Series. Art work is by Michael J. Breyette, and it's stunning! Head on over to my blog for a look at the cover and the book blurb. :)http://www.jacobzflores.com/2013/07/1...
