Late last year I started this thing where I would write new stories, and anyone who wanted to read them would send a little cash my way. Not so different from normal publishing except there are less middle men, editors, and all the other usual filters I run my stuff through. In other words, it’s a lot more intimate.
The results? I freaking love it! I’m really proud of some of the material that has come out because of this project. And I like that I’m able to keep the story going without you having to wait half a year or more for the next book. I add new things weekly, so I thought it might be helpful to make a list of what’s up there now. There are other perks to signing up, but below is what you get access to right away. For two bucks! If you think that sounds good, please visit Patreon at this link to learn more. Also, the entire Something Like… series is on sale. Summer is FREE and the other books are just 3.99 each! The idea is to get more people exposed to the series, so please spread the word!
On Patreon, you’ll currently find:
—The Holidays Series— A new short story every month!
November: Something Like Turkey – Ben wants to give Tim the perfect Thanksgiving, but he’s never been very good at cooking. Will he succeed?
December: Something Like Ornaments – It’s Ben and Tim’s first winter holiday together after a long separation, and it should be a happy one, but more than one Ghost of Christmas Past is looming over the festivities.
January: Something Like Champagne – A drunken memory has Marcello chasing down the past on New Year’s Eve. Tim Wyman is along for the ride, but he soon discovers that Marcello’s lifestyle isn’t for him.
February (forthcoming): Something Like Hearts – Kelly and Nathaniel move back to Austin after years of traveling and are faced with important decisions about their future.
—Nothing Like Summer— Deleted material from the early drafts of Something Like Summer!
#1: The original talent show scene used a certain song by David Bowie and Queen, the lyrics weaving into the narrative of the story
#2: Instead of that party brat Ryan, Tim dated a very different person in the earlier drafts.
#3: Something Like Winter wasn’t the first time I wrote from Tim’s perspective. This brief piece gives us a glimpse at a Tim with different motivations.
#4: Writing Jace’s death scene was difficult, and at one time, was very different than what ended up in the final version.
—Something Like Texting— Images of fun text message conversations between characters!
#1: Ben and Tim discuss what they want for Christmas, and what to get Jason.
#2: While Tim is away in Mexico, Ben writes to express how he feels about their separation.
—Random Surprises—
Baby Bentley: Ben Before Summer – Grant Davis, star of the Something Like Summer movie, put together this special video showing us a glimpse of Ben’s life as a child.
What I Did on my Summer Vacation – A school essay written by Benjamin Bentley, and the original sales pitch for the novel.
—Character Art— As support grows, so will this collection of art by Andreas!
#1 Marcello Maltese surrounded by his shirtless waiters
You’ll also find updates about the projects I’m working on and other treats. I add at least one new thing weekly! You can bail at any time, so there’s no risk to you. Sound good? Get your butt over to Patreon and check it all out! Thank you for your support!