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Brandon Shire

Author of Contemporary Gay Romance

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Brandon's Musings

Where are you, Brandon?

February 6, 2016 By Brandon Leave a Comment

wanderingLet’s just say that I’ve received more than a few emails asking me this question. Thanks for caring. I’m here. Stupid busy, but here.

I’m still working on Season Two of Wicked Men, but to be honest, not much has been accomplished in the last year or five. Life and work have been dragging me away from home and writing.

I expected this to happen, and for it to continue. A work/home balance will come soon (I hope) and I’ll be able to get back to my regular schedule. But for now, I’m letting the muse’s ideas percolate a bit longer. She’s not happy about it, but she’ll survive.

In the meantime, be safe and well…

Brandon (updated 10/31/22)

*photo by Zachary Staines

Filed Under: Brandon's Musings Tagged With: gay authors, LGBT

Happy Holidays

December 25, 2015 By Brandon Leave a Comment

holidaysI just wanted to say thanks to all my readers and wish you the happiest of holidays and a very successful and fulfilling new year.

For myself, 2015 has been a year of creative fun and literary exploration. It has also been a time of tumultuous change in my personal life, which has pulled me away from my normal level of online activity.

Despite that, the rewards have been great (even with the heinous day job taking up so much of my time). You, my readers, have made my efforts worthwhile and given me the vigor to keep going.

For that, I thank you.

Blessings for 2016,

Brandon

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Rainbow Award Winner

December 9, 2015 By Brandon Leave a Comment

lgbt book awardI’m pleased to announce that Summer Symphony has won the Rainbow Award for Best Bisexual Fiction. And, The Love of Wicked Men has placed as a runner-up in the Gay Erotic Romance category.

Thanks to all my readers, the judges, and to all the other Rainbow Award winners.

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MM Romance vs Gay Contemporary Romance

October 11, 2015 By Brandon 1 Comment

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It being Queer Romance Month, I decided to answer a question a reader posed to me some time back.

What is the difference between MM Romance and Gay Contemporary Romance?

Here are a couple of formulas to answer the question.

MM Romance:

a + b = HEA

Gay Contemporary Romance:

eix = cos x + i sin x = HEA (maybe, but not always – particularly if the variables are off or your imaginary numbers aren’t squared).

*Bonus points if you recognize the GCR formula.

*Major points deducted from your final score if you came to the erroneous conclusion that writing MM Romance is ‘easier’.

I hope that clarified things for you.

Filed Under: Brandon's Musings Tagged With: gay love story, LGBT, mm romance

Pulling back a bit

September 30, 2015 By Brandon 11 Comments

future awaitsI wanted to let readers know that I will be away for the foreseeable future. There are many reasons behind this, but it is my hope that you will continue to enjoy my books and recommend them to others.

I will continue writing, but my online presence and interaction will be severely diminished. As will my publishing schedule.

The enthusiasm within the my Goodreads fan group has helped me pump out 10 releases in 2015, but I cannot keep that pace going with the reality bombs life has decided to drop on me as of late. Business, family and health issues have had a huge impact in the last year and I must bend to necessities of the real world as much as anyone else.

In the last four years, we have raised nearly $10,000 for LGBT youth. That, in itself, is something I am proud to have been a part of. Again, it was the people in the GR group who helped make that happen. They deserve all the credit.

I’ve met many wonderful people while writing, even those still under the illusion that I’m a woman. I hate to break it to you, but yeah, I’m a guy. Have been for 50 years now, so we’re moving into the bitter old queen stage. (Use caution.)

Going forward, I plan to use my (increasingly limited) time to focus on writing well and less on trying to attract the readers who need to be constantly ‘entertained’ via social media. As an indie writer, I don’t have the time, the resources, or frankly, the inclination. Most people who know me in real life (and not the online persona), understand that I’m a cranky old sod who is extremely protective, opinionated and private.

I hope you’ll stick around, but I’ll understand if you drift away. Life is just life. The best way to stay informed about new releases and upcoming book sales is by signing up for my email list. (Subscribe on the right. >>>)

I wish the very best for all of you.

Love ’em hard,

Brandon Shire

Filed Under: Brandon's Musings Tagged With: award winning gay fiction, gay authors, gay literature, LGBT

#LoveWins Celebration and a Price Drop!

June 26, 2015 By Brandon 2 Comments

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In celebration of the SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage, I’ve permanently dropped the price of Wicked Men box set by 25%.

Grab it from Nook, ARe, Kobo, or Amazon 

Was $7.99, Now $5.99!

It was the only way I could think of to say thank you to the many ardent supporters, both gay and straight, who spoke loud enough to change the course of history for LGBT rights.

Thank You!

And congrats to ALL the present and future happy couples!

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