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Something Like Characters – Tim Wyman

January 24th, 2015 | Art, Gay, Something Like Summer, Something Like Winter

That I have a fondness for Tim Wyman is no secret. I fell in love with him through Ben’s eyes, then saw the world through his own. So far, that experience has been incomparable. The intent of this series was to create art for characters who haven’t been illustrated much. Despite that, I couldn’t resist...

Something Like Characters – Marcello Maltese

January 23rd, 2015 | Art, Something Like Lightning

It’s almost Friday night! Who better to usher in the weekend than a man who hasn’t stopped partying in fifty years? Or more. I'm pleased to present the delightfully decadent Marcello Maltese, who for me has become one of my favorite characters to write. Marcello’s first appearance is in Summer, but he is isn’t even...

Something Like Characters – Jace Holden

January 22nd, 2015 | Art, Something Like Autumn

[caption id="attachment_4016" align="alignright" width="168"] Please note that you can drag the image around when it's enlarged, which might help with visibility.[/caption]Who’s that handsome flight attendant looking dapper in his suit? Why it’s Jace Holden, astronaut of the stratosphere and lover of cats! When Andreas and I started discussing characters who needed better representation, Jace was...

Something Like Characters – Jason Grant

January 21st, 2015 | Art, Something Like Spring

Well look who it is… Jason Grant, the homewrecker in search of a home. I’ve been missing him lately. I really admire the way Jason loves so passionately, how his affections burn so intensely. Some of my characters struggle with who they love, and if it would be morally right to pursue that person. Jason...

Something Like Characters – Benjamin Bentley

January 20th, 2015 | Art, Seasons Series, Something Like Summer

From the time I wrote my very first book, I dreamed of being able to create drawings of the characters. Words can only hint at a person’s appearance. Images get a lot closer. It’s always exciting for me when Andreas works on my covers, since it helps gives the characters form. Sadly, many characters never...

Happy Holidays from Jace and Samson

December 21st, 2014 | Holiday, Something Like Autumn

Whatever you celebrate this season, and even if you don’t, I hope the end of your year is filled with happy memories and good company. Thanks so much for continuing to read about and care for the characters in my stories. I love you guys! Many greetings from Jace and Samson too! They’re quite busy...

Crowdfunding success! Thank you!

December 15th, 2014 | Movies, Something Like Summer

After a whirlwind of activity that I’m still reeling from, the Indiegogo campaign for the Something Like Summer movie finally came to a close. How did we do? With your help, $77,330 was raised, about a third of that in the last twenty four hours. The outpouring of support impressed a private investor so much...

Exclusive new story – Last chance!

December 13th, 2014 | Something Like Fall

I won’t badger you about the movie in this post, because I’m sure by now, you’ve heard all the exciting details. If not just poke around on this blog. Let’s talk stories though, because this weekend is your last chance to get Something Like Fall. Simple as that. To reserve your copy, contribute to the...

At last! Meet Tim Wyman!

December 10th, 2014 | Movies, Something Like Summer, Something Like Winter

The suspense sure has been building for this one, and to my surprise, that has been a learning experience for me. I know Tim inside and out, but the casting of him made me really boil his character down to a handful of qualities, all of which an actor would require to portray him. Handsome?...

Tim Wyman, where are you?

December 8th, 2014 | Movies, Something Like Summer, Something Like Winter

Last week was pretty spectacular if you’re Team Jace. We got to see a tantalizing glimpse of Baur in character as Jace, a new perk was announced paying tribute to one of Jace’s little idiosyncrasies, and just last night a new video was revealed, showing Ben and Jace getting all snuggly together. It’s starting to...