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The Star We Sail By – available now!

The Star We Sail By - The Knights of Blackrabbit book two by Glenn Quigley

The Star We Sail By – The Knights of Blackrabbit book two is available now!

Print ISBN: 978-1-64890-742-5
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-64890-741-8

When young sailor Felix Diamond receives a letter from his estranged uncle begging for help, he returns home to Blackrabbit Island for the first time in ten years. There he discovers his uncle missing and his aunt positioning herself as the new head of the notorious Diamond family. With nowhere else to turn, Felix must enlist the help of former crime lord and current Watch Commander Vince Knight — a man he trusts less than anyone alive. He’ll also have to contend with his opium-addicted cousin and a handsome apprentice horologist with secrets of his own.

The cover to the novel THE STAR WE WAIL BY - THE KNIGHTS OF BLACKRABBIT BOOK TWO by Glenn Quigley. An unshaven young man in an 18th century shirt looks over his shoulder. In the background, a road lined with half-timbered buildings and street lamps.

With time running out, Felix must race to uncover the truth behind his uncle’s disappearance while keeping his delinquent family’s claws off his childhood home — the rundown playhouse named The Star We Sail By.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really loved this book. I thought the setting felt really atmospheric and lived in.” – Queer and Fantasy Book Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The world Quigley has built for…The Knights of Blackrabbit is clever, whimsical, and romantic (and a little tawdry too).” – J.P. Jackson

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…full of so many twists and turns. The author writes in a way that makes every character come to life in the pages.”- Goodreads review

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1648907423

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-star-we-sail-by/glenn-quigley/9781648907425

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-star-we-sail-by-glenn-quigley/1144762503

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/the-star-we-sail-by/id6477065582

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1515859

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-star-we-sail-by

Foyles: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/the-star-we-sail-by/glenn-quigley/9781648907425

Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Star-We-Sail-By-Paperback-9781648907425/5410305168

Release day!

Use as Wallpaper by Glenn Quigley, A NSP Romance short story, mmromance

My new mmromance short story, Use as Wallpaper is out now! This is a fun, gay, romantic story set in the beautiful country of Georgia.

Here is the blurb:

Stuart is a reporter for a seldom-watched history channel, forty-one years old, and recently single. His latest assignment has taken him to the beautiful country of Georgia to film a traditional polyphonic choir—one of the last of its kind. The choir is run by Otar, a gruff man of strong opinions who is used to getting his own way.

When it’s suggested that Stuart get involved with the choir’s latest performance, he will have to quickly learn how to sing in Georgian, perform a traditional dance, and avoid butting heads with Otar. He probably shouldn’t drink too much wine the night before the show, either.

As Otar struggles to keep the past alive, can he help Stuart to leave his behind?

Here are some links to places you can buy Use As Wallpaper, published by Ninestar Press.

Amazon UK
Amazon USA
Amazon AUSTRALIA
Ninestar PRess

Use as Wallpaper pre-order

You can now pre-order my new short story, Use as Wallpaper, and get it four days early!

The story will be released on 23rd August but if you order direct from the Ninestar Press you can get it right now!

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This is my first contemporary story and my first published short story. It’s a fun, gay rom-com (mm romance) and I’m excited for you to read it. It’s had some great advance reviews over on Instagram already!

I sent out some advance review copies and I’ve gotten my some lovely reviews already:

This story is a great introduction to this author’s writing. His affectionately drawn, intensely human characters are relatable and likeable, the dialogue sparky…

Deliciously Dark Romance
​https://deliciouslydarkromance.com/2022/08/11/review-use-as-wallpaper-by-glenn-quigley/

​Elegant and intelligent writing with hilarious dialog and lovable characters.

Jonathan Scott, Rainbow.ReaderJSW on Instagram

The writing itself was wonderful. The setting and premise of the story all fit, overall wonderful short story!

Bethany Levesque, PolishObsessedHoarder on Instagram

Here is the blurb:

Stuart is a reporter for a seldom-watched history channel, forty-one years old, and recently single. His latest assignment has taken him to the beautiful country of Georgia to film a traditional polyphonic choir—one of the last of its kind. The choir is run by Otar, a gruff man of strong opinions who is used to getting his own way.

When it’s suggested that Stuart get involved with the choir’s latest performance, he will have to quickly learn how to sing in Georgian, perform a traditional dance, and avoid butting heads with Otar. He probably shouldn’t drink too much wine the night before the show, either.

As Otar struggles to keep the past alive, can he help Stuart to leave his behind?

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pre-order from Amazon

We Cry The Sea is OUT NOW!

Today’s the day! The third book in my Moth and Moon series, WE CRY THE SEA, is out now! Currently, it’s available in ebook right now and the print edition is coming, I’m just waiting on the ISBN number. The pandemic has slowed everything down, unfortunately.

You can get the ebook format from all the usual places. Books2Read has a universal link so you can buy from your preferred place.

After the explosive events of The Lion Lies Waiting, life has returned to normal for burly fisherman Robin Shipp. That is until the innkeeper of the ancient Moth & Moon approaches him with a surprising proposal, and an unexpected arrival brings some shocking news that sends Robin on a perilous journey alone.

While he’s away, his lover, Edwin, anxiously prepares for the birth of his first child with his friend, Iris. Her wife, Lady Eva, must travel to Blackrabbit Island for a showdown over the future of the family business. Meanwhile, Duncan nurses an injured man back to health but as the two grow close, the island’s new schoolmaster makes his amorous intentions clear.

Robin’s search for answers to the questions that have haunted his entire life will take him away from everyone he knows, across a dangerous ocean, and into the very heart of a floating pirate stronghold. Pushed to his limits, Robin’s one last chance at finding the truth will cost him more than he ever imagined.

We Cry The Sea

I can finally show you the cover to my latest novel, WE CRY THE SEA! This is the third in the series that started with THE MOTH AND MOON and continued in THE LION LIES WAITING. This time we see burly gay fisherman Robin Shipp set off alone on a perilous journey across the ocean!

The book is released on 15th March 2021. If you pre-order the ebook format here https://ninestarpress.com/product/we-cry-the-sea/ you’ll get it three days early and you can use the code WELCOMEGQ to get 40% off! The code works across the whole site so you could buy all three books as a gift for someone, if you wanted to! You don’t have to but it would be nice, wouldn’t it?

I’ll have info on the print version soon!

Blurb:

After the explosive events of The Lion Lies Waiting, life has returned to normal for burly fisherman Robin Shipp. That is until the innkeeper of the ancient Moth & Moon approaches him with a surprising proposal, and an unexpected arrival brings some shocking news that sends Robin on a perilous journey alone.

While he’s away, his lover, Edwin, anxiously prepares for the birth of his first child with his friend, Iris. Her wife, Lady Eva, must travel to Blackrabbit Island for a showdown over the future of the family business. Meanwhile, Duncan nurses an injured man back to health but as the two grow close, the island’s new schoolmaster makes his amorous intentions clear.

Robin’s search for answers to the questions that have haunted his entire life will take him away from everyone he knows, across a dangerous ocean, and into the very heart of a floating pirate stronghold. Pushed to his limits, Robin’s one last chance at finding the truth will cost him more than he ever imagined.

THE MOTH AND MOON was released in March 2018 and THE LION LIES WAITING came out in December of that year. This book has been a long time coming but I think it was worth the wait.

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Take care,

-Glenn

W5 with Valentine Wheeler

Today I have five questions with Valentine Wheeler about NO PARKING

Who is the star of your book? 

NO PARKING by Valentine Wheeler

NO PARKING’s main character is Marianne, a divorced 60 year old bakery owner in small-town Massachusetts. She’s lived in the same town all her life and knows everyone in it and all their secrets… or so she thinks.


What is your story about? 

It’s about finding your place. And it’s about making space for yourself when you really haven’t in a long time. It’s about taking charge of your life and your happiness, and it’s also about how great baked goods are.

When is it set?

It’s contemporary, but the history of the town is crucial to the story!

Where is it set? 

A fictional town to the southwest of Boston. Massachusetts is a small state with very distinct regions, and the towns on the edge between the Boston suburbs and the rural parts of the state walk a really interesting line.

Why this story?

I wanted to write something about older bi women–so few stories feature older queer characters, and bi women especially. I want to be able to see people like me aging comfortably into themselves and not having to struggle with their identity. This isn’t a coming out story. This is a coming home story.

No Parking
Buy NO PARKING from Ninestar Press

Author Bio:

Valentine is a latecomer to writing, though she’s always been a passionate reader. Through fanfiction she found her way to an incredible community of writers who’ve taught her to love making stories.

When she isn’t writing, she’s making bad puns, yelling about television, or playing with her small child.

Her life’s ambition is to eat the cuisine of every single country.

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Thanks for stopping by, Valentine!

The Lion Lies Waiting – Rainbow Award

I have amazing news!


I’m incredibly happy to announce that my novel, THE LION LIES WAITING, won an honourable mention in 2018/2019 Rainbow Awards for BEST GAY BOOK!

The awards themselves raised over $12,000 for LGBTQ+ charities and you can read a full list of winners here: https://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwidth.org/5328702.html

The Lion Lies Waiting
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W5 with Chel Hylott & Chelsea Lim

Today’s five questions are with Chel Hylott & Chelsea Lim about UNDERGROWTH!

Who is the star of your book?

Undergrowth by
Chel Hylott and Chelsea Lim

This is a hard one because the sentient carnivorous rainforest is so spooky and creepy itself, but… Mariam—she’s our narrator! She thinks she’s selfish, but when it comes down to it, she’s a survivor. Survival doesn’t preclude compassion.

What is your story about?

Undergrowth is about deals with the devil and all the terrible things that can happen when you don’t follow through, but it’s also about building family when the world around you is falling apart. Oh, and a planty apocalypse.  Can’t forget the jungle from hell.

When is it set?

It’s contemporary and set during the spring and the summer.

Where is it set?

Technically, it’s set in Los Angeles, but honestly? It’s not any LA that we would recognize. In Undergrowth, LA has been taken over by a sentient and dangerous rainforest: super smart and violent creatures, plants that can literally choke the life out of you, and of course, lots and lots of rain.  So, not really LA. But kind of!

Why this story?

Because we wrote it when we needed family.  And it seemed beautiful to make one like that, on the page, and for each other.

BUY UNDERGROWTH HERE:

Undergrowth

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AUTHOR BIO

Undergrowth was written by two friends, Chel and Chelsea.

Chel Hylott

Chel Hylott is a Brazilian-American living in the UK with her wife and pug. When she’s not writing, she’s reading Tarot. Find her curled up on her setee reading when it’s cold and wet, basically all the time.

Chelsea Lim

Chelsea Lim is a writer and teacher living in Los Angeles, which she almost wishes were as green as it is in Undergrowth.

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The book sounds amazing! Thanks for stopping by to talk about it!

-Glenn

W5 with Asta Idonea

This time in my series of five questions with Ninestar Press authors, its Asta Idonea!

Who is the star of your book?

Holden Fay. He’s a fae-vampire hybrid who is looked down upon for his mixed heritage. He’s a nice guy just trying to make his way in the world.

What is your story about?

When a series of violent murders rock the supernatural community, Holden must join forces with witch leader Valerius Blackwood to find the killer. The fact Val is Holden’s crush only complicates matters!

When is it set?

It’s set in the modern era. To be exact, in 2017.

Where is it set?

The action takes place in London, England.

Why this story?

Back in 2017, I was watching a lot of supernatural TV shows while also rewatching NBC’s Hannibal, and they all kind of blended together in my mind to create this story! Holden and Val came to me as characters first, and the rest of the plot slotted into place from there.

Blood is Forever

Asta Idonea

NineStar Press

74,000 words

MM/Paranormal Romance/Murder Mystery

Sometimes catching a murderer means risking one’s heart.

As a fae-vampire hybrid, scorned by all, Holden’s life has never been easy. The one bright spot is his job testing blood at supernatural crime scenes. It’s routine work, until the day he finds a victim he can’t read.

When one murder becomes two, and then three, it’s clear there’s a serial killer on the loose—one with a penchant for collecting hearts. Finding the bad guy could cement Holden’s career, but he’s drawing a blank. And it doesn’t help that the expert his boss calls in to assist him is the man Holden’s been crushing on for years.

With lives hanging in the balance, Holden and Val must solve the case before the killer strikes again. But will they come out with their hearts still intact?

Link: https://ninestarpress.com/product/blood-is-forever/

Nicola Markus

Qualified Freelance Editor & IPEd Member

nicola@nicolamarkusedits.com

http://www.nicolamarkusedits.com

Nicki J. Markus/Asta Idonea

Two Pen Names. One Voice.

njm@nickijmarkus.com

http://www.nickijmarkus.com

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Thanks for stopping by, and all the best with your novel!

-Glenn

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