Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion

It really doesn't have to be all Josh all the time. (In fact, I'm sort of uncomfortable with that!) Feel free to discuss what non-Josh work you're reading.

One rule: Authors, you may not recommend your own work. That's just embarrassing for everyone.

::snort::

I'm still reading the Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories when I find the time. I absolutely adore this book, and not simply because it suits my recent snail-like reading pace. It's chock full of quality writing. Very inspiring, actually.

I'd love to know if anyone else has read this book. And what their favorite selection was.

LB

I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time.

I am reading Lord John and The Brotherhood of the Blade By Diana Gabaldon. I am going to be reading Sleepwalker very shortly by Jordan Castillo Price

I've been making my way through Josh's back list, and I've probably been spoiled by his writing, but I'm looking at taking a risk and trying some other titles. These are the books I'm considering; can anybody weigh in on them for me? Or feel free to make other suggestions! Whistling in the Dark(Tamara Allen), ePistols at Dawn(Z.A. Maxfield), Tigers & Devils(Sean Kennedy), Somatesthesia(Ann Somerville). Thanks!

Jan wrote: "I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time."
!! LOVE JL.. Noone does werewolves like her, (Although Joely Skye sure does get close) Remi and Sterling bring me joy. Im Aching for Rhys' and Sterlings story too.

I'm reading Lynn Flewelling's The white road Fifth book of the nightrunner series. I think if anyone needs an example of the perfect fantasy book, the Nightrunner series is it. They always make me crave more fantasy XD

Yes, I want Rhys and Sterling's story too, especially after the shorts that are on her site. I'll have to try Joely Skye.

I just went on her site.. appears she's practically finished Matt and Aubrey.. Which just confounded me, but looks very good.

Joely is another one of those writers who character's transcend throughout the story line. Have a look for Marked and then there are Two more in the exact same time line. (the rest of her non-Wolf ones are awesome too)

Chris Owen and Shelly Laurenston seem to have captured my attention. I've just bought CO's entire backlist. SL just released a new book this month, so I got to re-reading her books.

I'm with Jan/Samantha... JL Langley's With/Without series is great.

I can see that reading this list could well become an expensive habit! ;)

Rereading All or Nothing by James Buchanan in hard copy after the ebook. Also reading exerpts from Regularly Scheduled Life by K.A. Mitchell. On the lap top is Shining in the Sun by Alex Beecroft. White Road is waiting for holiday time so that I can relax and enjoy Seregil.

Patty wrote: "I've been making my way through Josh's back list, and I've probably been spoiled by his writing, but I'm looking at taking a risk and trying some other titles. These are the books I'm considering; ..."

I love Tigers and Devils, but I am an Australian Rules fan so it made more sense to me in terms of the setting. However, it is well written and can transend the setting.

Since I (FINALLY) got the R on the paranormal het rom that sat in NY for over a year, I'm re-reading it before sending that bad boy out again. For fun...I just finished L.B. Gregg's last Men of Smithfield Park release, In and Out, so I'm still picking & choosing. Maybe The Wish by Eden Winter.

Patty wrote: "I've been making my way through Josh's back list, and I've probably been spoiled by his writing, but I'm looking at taking a risk and trying some other titles. These are the books I'm considering; ..."
I loved Tigers & Devils! Haven't ever been able to figure out Aussie Rules, but love hockey. You won't be sorry.

Sue wrote: "White Road is waiting for holiday time so that I can relax and enjoy Seregil."
Mmm Seregil. Its impossible to not fall inlove with that man... fae.. thing.

Jan wrote: "I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time."

Who wrote With Caution, Jan?

L.B. wrote: "::snort::

I'm still reading the Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories when I find the time. I absolutely adore this book, and not simply because it suits my recent snail-like reading pace. It's chock ..."

Stories by whom? And what's your favorite?

Andy wrote: "I am reading Lord John and The Brotherhood of the Blade By Diana Gabaldon. I am going to be reading Sleepwalker very shortly by Jordan Castillo Price"

I've been meaning to read the Lord John books forever. I can never quite make up my mind if I should invest. How are they?

Patty wrote: "I've been making my way through Josh's back list, and I've probably been spoiled by his writing, but I'm looking at taking a risk and trying some other titles. These are the books I'm considering; ..."

Good choices, I think. I believe they're all well-reviewed books. I'm familiar with both Sean and ZAM's work and can recommend them.

Samantha wrote: "Jan wrote: "I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time."
!! LOVE JL.. Noone does werewolves like her, (Although Joely Skye sure does get close) Remi and S..."

I haven't read the last two in the series -- there are two newish ones, right? I do intend to, but since she's writing the series again, I sort of thought I'd wait to see where she goes with it.

Sue wrote: "Rereading All or Nothing by James Buchanan in hard copy after the ebook. Also reading exerpts from Regularly Scheduled Life by K.A. Mitchell. On the lap top is Shining in the Sun by Alex Beecroft..."

KA is one of those authors I can recommend without qualm. She's consistently good. Her writing feels...grounded.

I really enjoy Alex's historical work -- I haven't read her contemporary yet. How is it?

Kari wrote: "Since I (FINALLY) got the R on the paranormal het rom that sat in NY for over a year, I'm re-reading it before sending that bad boy out again. For fun...I just finished L.B. Gregg's last Men of Smi..."

This second series by LB -- Romano and Albright -- is even better, I think -- there's a sure and steady growth to her work as she takes more chances and pushes harder. The book she's working on right now has so many lines in it I wish I'd written.

Josh wrote: "I haven't read the last two in the series -- there are two newish ones, right? I do intend to, but since she's writing the series again, I sort of thought I'd wait to see where she goes with it. "

Last two? Do you mean JL Langly Or Joely Skye? Joely had one just come out, and one ... last month? JL hasn't had one in a while. (She does good cowboys too) but one is coming really soon.

Samantha wrote: "Josh wrote: "I haven't read the last two in the series -- there are two newish ones, right? I do intend to, but since she's writing the series again, I sort of thought I'd wait to see where she goe..."

LOL. Lynn Flewelling.

Josh wrote: "I've been meaning to read the ..."

I am a fan of the whole Outlander series, and Lord John is such a great character. He comes into play in book 3 Voyager. LJ books are technically stand alones but I think it helps to have read the Outlander series, to understand his relationship with Jamie and get a better sense of his morals and values.
They tend to be heavy on the historical at times but I just love his character. I find the books entertaining. He is not in the Outlander series as much but he does play keys roles when he is.
Try one, see if you like it, simple as that. Lord John and the Private Matter should be first and then Brotherhood of the Blade and then Hand of Devils(?) which is a collection of three shorts I believe.
The Lord John books do not have much romance or sex, but they have great characters and humor and for me a sense of what it was like during that time, especially for a gay soldier.
Lord John books are sadly much shorter than the Outlander books.

Josh wrote: "LOL. Lynn Flewelling"

LOL.. Shush, so many books flying around I get too excited... *hides in the corner* Yeah Shadows return and the White road are her last two. (Such pretty cover art!) It took me a while to read Shadows return cause I was just so scared what she was going to DO to them. XD I read it, and yeah It was painful but in the best angst filled way, and the resolve just makes it all the better.

Josh wrote: "Jan wrote: "I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time."

Who wrote With Caution, Jan?"

JL Langley. I am...quite partial to this one. For all the wrong reasons.

(nomnomnomnom)

L.B. wrote: " I am...quite partial to this one. For al..."

There are no wrong reasons for loving a book. Well, except age. I admit there are books I loved at 11 that don't hold up as well as I thought they would.

I was kidding.

It's quite dirty, but I love this book for other reasons. Not only was it the first Langley; I think it was the very first m/m novel I ever read . I wrote her a fan letter!

Her creative partner for With Caution (TP) sent this to me as a gift.

He later sent me Snowball. I wrote a fan letter after reading that one too...

Your mailbox must be bursting.

lb

L.B. wrote: "I was kidding.

It's quite dirty, but I love this book for other reasons. Not only was it the first Langley; I think it was the very first m/m novel I ever read . I wrote her a fan letter!

Her cre..."

I know, darling. You're a kidder. That's what I like about you.

In an effort to fill you email box further--what are friends for--spot on. Sometimes the books we loved back in the day don't stand a chance now. Funny you said that -- I was just then clicking on Northern Girl by Elizabeth Lynn.

When I have time, I want to revisit it. <3 <3

How do you quote on here? Gah. Anyway, re L.B. Gregg's Romano & Albright series, I have to agree. Grabbed the first book when it was released and her (his?) books just get better and better.

Josh wrote: "Jan wrote: "I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time."

Who wrote With Caution, Jan?"

J L Langley, there are currently 3 interlinked books, With Love, Without Reservation and With Caution and a couple of snippets on her website.

Samantha wrote: Mmm Seregil. Its impossible to not fall inlove with that man... fae.. thing."
Between Seregil and Vanyel I am in love !!!

Josh wrote: "KA is one of those authors I can recommend without qualm. She's consistently good. Her writing feels...grounded.

I really enjoy Alex's historical work -- I haven't read her contemporary yet. How is it?"
Alec is a similar character to John Cavendish and Peter Kenyon....conflicted over duty and who he wants to be. Half way through and enjoying the more open environment that he can express himself in, though he still feels the burden of choosing what he wants over the wishes of others. K.A. Mitchell's writing always seems real to me, Chasing Smoke is another favourite.

So I know it's an old book, but has anyone else read Bareback by Chris Owen? I finished it a few weeks ago and, man, did that thing just hit me in the chest like a 2 by 4.

Rob wrote: "So I know it's an old book, but has anyone else read Bareback by Chris Owen? I finished it a few weeks ago and, man, did that thing just hit me in the chest like a 2 by 4."

I've got it, may have even started reading it, but -- oh, shiny! -- I have the attention span of a two year-old.

I bought it and the second one last week, but haven't read it yet, it's very close to the top of the pile, but there are 3 new e books out this week. A Vintage Affair, Life After Joe (Harper Fox) and Dancing With the Tide (Neil Plakcy) that I have been waiting for so they come first!

Kari wrote: "Rob wrote: "So I know it's an old book, but has anyone else read Bareback by Chris Owen? I finished it a few weeks ago and, man, did that thing just hit me in the chest like a 2 by 4...."

I read Bareback and reviewed it but have not read the sequel, Natural Disaster. It's been sitting in my TBR for ages but so far I haven't been inclined to get to it.

I am always reading 2 books at the same time, not only M/M but also other genres like Dark Fantasy and Romance. At the moment I am reading "Deadly Nightshade" by Victor J. Banis and "The Darkest Kiss" by Gena Showalter.

Arzu wrote: "I am always reading 2 books at the same time, not only M/M but also other genres like Dark Fantasy and Romance. At the moment I am reading "Deadly Nightshade" by Victor J. Banis and "The Darkest K..."

I tend to skip around from book to book. I have books open and waiting in every room.

Rob wrote: "So I know it's an old book, but has anyone else read Bareback by Chris Owen? I finished it a few weeks ago and, man, did that thing just hit me in the chest like a 2 by 4."

I haven't had the chance yet. I've got friends who really like that book, though.

Sue wrote: "Alec is a similar character to John Cavendish and Peter Kenyon....conflicted over duty and who he wants to be. Half way through and enjoying the more open environment that he can express himself in, though he still feels the burden of choosing what he wants over the wishes of others. K.A. Mitchell's writing always seems real to me, Chasing Smoke is another favourite"

I'll have to give it a try. I'm always interested when authors push themselves to try new things. Did you read her fantasy novel? The Witch's Boy? That's another one I've had on the TBR pile for a while.

Jan wrote: "I bought it and the second one last week, but haven't read it yet, it's very close to the top of the pile, but there are 3 new e books out this week. A Vintage Affair, Life After Joe (Harper Fox) ..."

I love Harper's work. It just hits all my buttons. I really think readers are going to take to her. She's a very different voice in this genre.

Jan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Jan wrote: "I'm rereading With Caution, it's a book I can read over and over and enjoy every time."

Who wrote With Caution, Jan?"

J L Langley, there are currently 3 interlinked books..."

JL really gets that romantic fantasy thing. She's got a wonderful sense of the adventure and fun of falling in love.

Jorrie wrote: " Not romance, some nice historical detail. I lik..."

I'm wondering if writing in this genre has spoiled me, but I really do seem to require satisfying romance as a subplot these days.

Jorrie wrote: "I keep meaning to read the Romano and Albright series!"

I'll put it this way: it's a huge relief when one's close friends are excellent writers and you can recommend them without qualms. Because there are many, many writers I like as people whose work is just...subpar in my opinion. I'll never speak against them, but I won't rec them in the way I confidently rec my little pal LB Gregg. I think she is simply one of the smartest, funniest writers out there. Too smart for some, I suspect. But that's always the danger when you don't write to the lowest common denominator.

Sue wrote: "Samantha wrote: Mmm Seregil. Its impossible to not fall inlove with that man... fae.. thing."
Between Seregil and Vanyel I am in love !!!"

I had to google Vanyel, and it all sounded good and awesome.. until I read the depressing spoilers. I love angst, but I have to have a happily ever after or I curl up into a little girly ball. XD (thus with the nightrunner series I do the taboo and peek at the last page - just to make sure. XD)

Jorrie wrote: "No satisfying romance with Lord John, I'm afraid. It's a bit of a complaint for some readers, and I don't really blame them. Lord John's competence appeals to me, though."

Competency in a character is huge for me. Smart people make dumb moves, but overall, I want to see smart people being smart. Not superhuman, but just real.

Kari wrote: "How do you quote on here? Gah. Anyway, re L.B. Gregg's Romano & Albright series, I have to agree. Grabbed the first book when it was released and her (his?) books just get better and better."

Kari, if you hit the reply button on the webpage -- there is reply/edit/delete/ it will quote part of the previous message. Sometimes you have to hit it twice. Sometimes you have to manually copy and paste the part of the message you want to quote.

Trial and error. I'm stumbling my way through here and learning as I go.