It is my very great pleasure to introduce today, not only a very talented writer, and he has the reviews that prove that, two of which will be included in this feature, but a very dear friend in Pablo Michaels. So please give it up for the guy himself, Mr Pablo Michaels!
Thank you so much, Naomi, for giving me this opportunity to talk about Pablo, the writer in me, and his writing. Especially his most recent work Affairs of Men's Hearts which is on sale now, published by Yellow Silk Dreams.
Pablo Michaels has found his writing voice again. This time with improved writing skills, thanks to the feedback he has received from fellow writers.
His recent book, Blood, Sweat and Black Leather, a gay paranormal romance, was published by Yellow Silk Dreams in January 2015. His Latest book, Affairs of Men’s Hearts, published in May 2015 by Yellow Silk Dreams is an anthology of four stories connected by the themes of gay men seeking love with another man, from wishful thinking male to male romances to gay marriage.
As a gay man writing from a gay perspective, Pablo wants to invite all his friends and readers to explore the new stories in Affairs of Men’s Hearts.
These stories are inspired from experience and hopes, people will learn the difficulties of gay men trying to love other men in our culture. The stories have depth and frustration that many gay men experience. He hopes you will share his joy and grief in reading his stories, whether you are a gay man or a curious person wondering about the traumas and joy of men attempting to love other men endure in hopes of living and loving naturally. It is just not sex but a feeling of romance when someone touches your soul.
Prior to that, Catnip, Rosemary, Rage and Time, was a novel written by Pablo and published three years ago. He has now started rewriting it for re-release. Pagan Knights of Cambria Nights, the sequel to this novel, is one Pablo hopes his readers will find erotic, more from a suggestive perspective. He is also planning a prequel to Catnip, Rosemary, Rage and Time and a sequel to Pagan Knights of Cambria Knights.
Pablo published his first two e-books, When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Hooray and Pagan Knights of Cambria in 2010. In 2012 he published his first novel, Catnip, Rosemary, Rage and Time. In 2012 he published the short story A Night at San Gregorio Beach in the anthology The Boys Club in 2012 by Naughty Nights Press.
To follow Pablo, you'll find him here:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PabloMichaelsAuthor123/timeline?ref=page_internal
Website
http://www.pmmanmanromance.com/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/pablomichaels1
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/pablomichaels/
He also has an article in the magazine Simply Sxy.com today
http://simplysxy.com/articles/2015/06/08/why-gay-men-retire-to-palm-springs/
Pablo Michaels has found his writing voice again. This time with improved writing skills, thanks to the feedback he has received from fellow writers.
His recent book, Blood, Sweat and Black Leather, a gay paranormal romance, was published by Yellow Silk Dreams in January 2015. His Latest book, Affairs of Men’s Hearts, published in May 2015 by Yellow Silk Dreams is an anthology of four stories connected by the themes of gay men seeking love with another man, from wishful thinking male to male romances to gay marriage.
As a gay man writing from a gay perspective, Pablo wants to invite all his friends and readers to explore the new stories in Affairs of Men’s Hearts.
These stories are inspired from experience and hopes, people will learn the difficulties of gay men trying to love other men in our culture. The stories have depth and frustration that many gay men experience. He hopes you will share his joy and grief in reading his stories, whether you are a gay man or a curious person wondering about the traumas and joy of men attempting to love other men endure in hopes of living and loving naturally. It is just not sex but a feeling of romance when someone touches your soul.
Prior to that, Catnip, Rosemary, Rage and Time, was a novel written by Pablo and published three years ago. He has now started rewriting it for re-release. Pagan Knights of Cambria Nights, the sequel to this novel, is one Pablo hopes his readers will find erotic, more from a suggestive perspective. He is also planning a prequel to Catnip, Rosemary, Rage and Time and a sequel to Pagan Knights of Cambria Knights.
Pablo published his first two e-books, When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Hooray and Pagan Knights of Cambria in 2010. In 2012 he published his first novel, Catnip, Rosemary, Rage and Time. In 2012 he published the short story A Night at San Gregorio Beach in the anthology The Boys Club in 2012 by Naughty Nights Press.
To follow Pablo, you'll find him here:
https://www.facebook.com/PabloMichaelsAuthor123/timeline?ref=page_internal
Website
http://www.pmmanmanromance.com/
https://twitter.com/pablomichaels1
https://www.pinterest.com/pablomichaels/
He also has an article in the magazine Simply Sxy.com today
http://simplysxy.com/articles/2015/06/08/why-gay-men-retire-to-palm-springs/
Buy Links
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Affairs-Mens-Hearts-Yellow-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00YYFVN08/
Ganxy
https://ganxy.com/i/103861/pablo-michaels/affairs-of-men-s-hearts
XiiXii
http://www.xinxii.com/en/affairs-of-mens-hearts-p-363542.html
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Affairs-Mens-Hearts-Yellow-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00YYFVN08/
Ganxy
https://ganxy.com/i/103861/pablo-michaels/affairs-of-men-s-hearts
XiiXii
http://www.xinxii.com/en/affairs-of-mens-hearts-p-363542.html
Blurb
Four stories linked by the common thread of men striving to love other men.
From the playful, anxious times of young men’s infatuations with high school buddies in Growing Up in My Hometown and Then and Now, to experimenting with other men who share the same fantasies of having sex with another man fueled by that strong testosterone driven urge to explore each other’s bodies intimately, as in The Slumber Party. Seeking a commitment is the common goal with each character in each story. In Pagan Knights of Cambria, the main character strives to find that inner peace forging him ahead to build on the relationship he has with his long-term companion. The question always arises, “Will he always love me?”
Excerpt
Growing Up in My Hometown
I exited a bar on Castro Street, leaving behind the reeking
fumes of cigarette smoke and the heavy thud, thud bass of dance
music, in hopes of relieving the pounding sledge hammer in my
head of a migraine. I cruised two men in designer haircuts, walking
a pair of trimmed white poodles. Many men crowded the streets
festively on that post Pride parade party. I joined the celebration,
peering at the two men strolling in tight, black, leather chaps, their
bare white asses hanging out through tailored open holes.
In high school, not knowing where my sexual identity might lead,
I wouldn’t have been as free spirited to dress like them. Not that I
didn’t have a fetish for leather and what it implied, I was simply
inhibited.
Even though I felt like a wimp, my restrained image shattered
during the summer of my senior year in high school. I never
imagined being like Lewis, who sat next to me in American history,
speaking out honestly and right to the point when asked a question.
Facially, he expressed openness, whereas my face froze like a statue
to hide my emotional thoughts. Whenever anyone addressed me, I
simply smiled, shyly responding with the safest comment, not
wanting anyone to look inside.
Lewis amazed me with his body language, his physique, and
overall appearance, projecting the strong person I wished to be. At
the same time, he frightened me with that strong masculine
personality and manly facial structure, but the smile on his lips and
in his eyes expressed gentle compassion. His tanned body
resembled the men in Coppertone Sun Tan Lotion advertisements.
His blue eyes sparkled with clarity through the darkness of his skin.
My senses languished in every mannerism he displayed.
One day in class, I spied him through the corner of my eyes in
his tight fitting Levi’s, his assets snugly in all the right places. I
envied his physique, one- every guy wished he had. I scoped his
reaction to a query by the teacher. His response was brilliant, arguing
the point confidently. When he turned and glanced at me, smiling,
my face blushed but I smiled right back. Lewis, the star quarterback
of the varsity team, smiled at me. That fleeting smile made me feel
like we just scored a touchdown together in the game. The flush of
scarlet cloaking my face was like a rush of pleasure I cannot explain.
That moment when he smiled, I knew we bonded and he was
approachable.
When summer vacation arrived my friend Jay asked me to go
camping for a week after finals. I agreed, thinking I would ask Lewis
to join us. A risk I would take, making this trip with Jay more
eventful. Jay was a nice guy, a good friend, and had a nice body but
wasn’t my type. He was the person your parents want you to bond
into friendship. He showed no sign of danger or excitement. He did
fairly well in school, and was proficient in tennis, lettering his
sophomore year.
****
Links to recent Reviews
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1V2RZHYGV97I1/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00YYFVN08&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
http://www.amazon.com/review/RFJURNXK3W7X3/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00YYFVN08&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2P7LCV1WXMZSF/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00YYFVN08&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
Four stories linked by the common thread of men striving to love other men.
From the playful, anxious times of young men’s infatuations with high school buddies in Growing Up in My Hometown and Then and Now, to experimenting with other men who share the same fantasies of having sex with another man fueled by that strong testosterone driven urge to explore each other’s bodies intimately, as in The Slumber Party. Seeking a commitment is the common goal with each character in each story. In Pagan Knights of Cambria, the main character strives to find that inner peace forging him ahead to build on the relationship he has with his long-term companion. The question always arises, “Will he always love me?”
Excerpt
Growing Up in My Hometown
I exited a bar on Castro Street, leaving behind the reeking
fumes of cigarette smoke and the heavy thud, thud bass of dance
music, in hopes of relieving the pounding sledge hammer in my
head of a migraine. I cruised two men in designer haircuts, walking
a pair of trimmed white poodles. Many men crowded the streets
festively on that post Pride parade party. I joined the celebration,
peering at the two men strolling in tight, black, leather chaps, their
bare white asses hanging out through tailored open holes.
In high school, not knowing where my sexual identity might lead,
I wouldn’t have been as free spirited to dress like them. Not that I
didn’t have a fetish for leather and what it implied, I was simply
inhibited.
Even though I felt like a wimp, my restrained image shattered
during the summer of my senior year in high school. I never
imagined being like Lewis, who sat next to me in American history,
speaking out honestly and right to the point when asked a question.
Facially, he expressed openness, whereas my face froze like a statue
to hide my emotional thoughts. Whenever anyone addressed me, I
simply smiled, shyly responding with the safest comment, not
wanting anyone to look inside.
Lewis amazed me with his body language, his physique, and
overall appearance, projecting the strong person I wished to be. At
the same time, he frightened me with that strong masculine
personality and manly facial structure, but the smile on his lips and
in his eyes expressed gentle compassion. His tanned body
resembled the men in Coppertone Sun Tan Lotion advertisements.
His blue eyes sparkled with clarity through the darkness of his skin.
My senses languished in every mannerism he displayed.
One day in class, I spied him through the corner of my eyes in
his tight fitting Levi’s, his assets snugly in all the right places. I
envied his physique, one- every guy wished he had. I scoped his
reaction to a query by the teacher. His response was brilliant, arguing
the point confidently. When he turned and glanced at me, smiling,
my face blushed but I smiled right back. Lewis, the star quarterback
of the varsity team, smiled at me. That fleeting smile made me feel
like we just scored a touchdown together in the game. The flush of
scarlet cloaking my face was like a rush of pleasure I cannot explain.
That moment when he smiled, I knew we bonded and he was
approachable.
When summer vacation arrived my friend Jay asked me to go
camping for a week after finals. I agreed, thinking I would ask Lewis
to join us. A risk I would take, making this trip with Jay more
eventful. Jay was a nice guy, a good friend, and had a nice body but
wasn’t my type. He was the person your parents want you to bond
into friendship. He showed no sign of danger or excitement. He did
fairly well in school, and was proficient in tennis, lettering his
sophomore year.
****
Links to recent Reviews
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1V2RZHYGV97I1/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00YYFVN08&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
http://www.amazon.com/review/RFJURNXK3W7X3/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00YYFVN08&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2P7LCV1WXMZSF/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00YYFVN08&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&store=digital-text
Sounds like a great book, Pablo. I wish you the very best of luck for massive sales, and many more shining reviews.
Once more, give it up, for Pablo Michaels, wonderful friend, fabulous author, and all round great guy!
Once more, give it up, for Pablo Michaels, wonderful friend, fabulous author, and all round great guy!