Much Ado – Encore! Encore! anthology

Coming SoonAs yet uncontracted but promised to MLR Press

Pairing: m/m

The powers that be at MLR Press have asked for a sequel to Bravo! Brava! and I, weak as I am, agreed to do a sequel to About Something. Not much I can say about it yet, except that it’ll be the continuing story of Shawn and Roscoe. They’re in New York now and I guess everything’s not all settled.

I know I need to turn in the manuscript by August. Not sure when it’d come out after that.

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There’s a new author’s blog in town

March 1, 2009

MLR Press Authors' Blog banner

http://www.mlrpressauthors.com

Today the MLR Press authors’ blog went live. Only has the one real post up so far but authors have already signed up to post throughout the month. Should be exciting. Add it to your bookmarks.

BTW, I’m especially proud of it since I designed the site. Well, I took the basic graphic elements and tweaked a WP theme. *pats self on back anyway*

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EXCERPT – About Something

Bravo! Brava! anthologyReleased February 2009 from MLR Press

Pairing: m/m

More information at MLR Press

Buy it in ebook at ARe

Buy it in print at Amazon

This is a very cool anthology. Kimberly Gardner and JP Bowie are the other authors.

A little bit of cross dressing action. This excerpt isn’t exactly sexy maybe, but I think it gives a nice idea of the dynamic between Shawn and Roscoe before the true romance starts.

BTW, Shawn is in COLLEGE so he’s old enough to be in one of my stories.

BLURB:

Switch roles? Roscoe may be a brilliant director, but Sean wants no part of this crazy idea. But when Roscoe suggests that Sean and his leading lady swap Beatrice for Benedict in their college’s production of Much Ado About Nothing, everyone else thinks it’s a terrific idea. Trapped by peer pressure and the awareness that Roscoe usually knows what he’s doing, Sean accepts the challenge only to quickly discover that he likes wearing skirts, both on and off stage. Even more than that, he likes the director’s reaction when he flashes a little leg.

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©2009 Jet Mykles, all rights reserved

Bonnie held Shawn’s upper arms, staring down into his eyes. “With no sauce that can be devised to it. I protest / I love thee.

Shawn clutched at her elbows, lowering his gaze and twisting his head to the side, facing the audience. “Why, then, God forgive me!

Bonnie cupped Shawn’s jaw with her palm, urging his face upward. “What offence, sweet Beatrice?

You have stayed me in a happy hour: I was about to / protest I loved you.” Shawn let his voice go breathy just before raising his eyes to meet Bonnie’s.

She put her arms around him, pulling him closer. “And do it with all thy heart.

He put his arms around her, smiling. “I love you with so much of my heart that none is / left to protest.

Bonnie leaned down, tilting her head for the kiss.

“Stop.” continue reading

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EXCERPT – Devon Cream

Hot Comforts anthologyDevon CreamDue to be released Feb 2008 in ebook from AMP and early 2009 in print from MLR Press

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BLURB

When Steven helps his neighbor Devon move into the studio apartment upstairs, he can’t help but drool. And that’s all. Devon is straight and totally off limits. Knowing, though, doesn’t stop the desire Steven fights every time the two men are together, which is a lot since Steven has decided to take Devon under his wing until the young man can get his life together

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©2008 Jet Mykles, all rights reserved

Crash!

The spoon in Steven’s hand slipped from his fingers, clattering to the table and spattering alfredo sauce. “What the …?”

“Watch it.” Patty stood, hands out to steady the pot in his hands.

Setting the pot down, he dropped the potholder beside it and rushed to the front door toward the sound, trusting Patty to clean up the small mess behind him.

Opening the door, he nearly stumbled over a basketball that came rolling into his apartment. Instinctively picking it up, he stuck his head out into the hallway to see where it had come from. To his left, the staircase leading up to the four studio apartments on the floor above his was strewn with personal effects, including a photo album that had spilled dozens of loose photographs over the worn cement slats. At the bottom of the stairs, a man with short, dark hair, dressed in a blue t-shirt and knee-length cut-off shorts, knelt over what looked to be a shattered glass object, muttering as he carefully picked up pieces.

“Hey.” Steven stepped into the hall, tucking the basketball underneath his arm. “You need help with that?”

The man looked up, and Steven was stunned to behold the face of an angel. Okay, maybe not an angel, but a damned beautiful male specimen, just the same. The hair was deep chestnut, cut short around his ears, mostly straight and glossy but with a little bit of a curl at the ends. A stray curl of said hair brushed dark, heavy brows that shielded the biggest, most amazing brown eyes Steven had ever seen, ringed with ridiculously long black lashes. A scattering of faint freckles dotted a patrician nose with a tip that listed slightly to the left, both it and the cheekbones sloping down toward a generous, kissable mouth perched right atop a small brown poet’s beard. That mouth was currently dropped open in surprise. The eyes were almost as wide as the mouth, and two telltale tears tracked down smooth cheeks the color of dark butterscotch.

Caught looking, Steven couldn’t help but take another step forward. continue reading

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About Something – Bravo! Brava! anthology

Bravo! Brava!

Released February 2009 from MLR Press

Pairing: m/m

More information at MLR Press

Available in ebook at ARe

Available in ebook at Fictionwise

Available in print at Amazon

This is a cool anthology with the common themes being m/m, theatre and cross dressing. Kimberly Gardner and JP Bowie are the other authors.

My story is going to be about Shawn, a talented but flighty college actor–one of my “cute young things”–and Roscoe, the gorgeous, gay professor/director who pushes him to his limits.

ANTHOLOGY BLURB:

Lights, Makeup, Scripts, Costumes . . . Performances! Jet Mykles, J.P. Bowie and Kimberly Gardner entertain us with the magic and mystique of the theatre. From Shakespeare’s gender-bending comedies to the glamour of a Musical Revue, we’re whisked backstage for an intimate glimpse of the drama, romance and rumors (and maybe even a little mystery) behind the curtain. Find out what it takes for a man to carry off a skirt and heels. Follow the men who wait in the wings for those behind the fake breasts and makeup. BRAVO! BRAVA!

ABOUT SOMETHING BLURB:

Switch roles? Roscoe may be a brilliant director, but Sean wants no part of this crazy idea. But when Roscoe suggests that Sean and his leading lady swap Beatrice for Benedict in their college’s production of Much Ado About Nothing, everyone else thinks it’s a terrific idea. Trapped by peer pressure and the awareness that Roscoe usually knows what he’s doing, Sean accepts the challenge only to quickly discover that he likes wearing skirts, both on and off stage. Even more than that, he likes the director’s reaction when he flashes a little leg.

Read an excerpt

Cover by Deana C. Jamroz.

REVIEWS

  • Rainbow Reviews – 5 stars
    • “skillfully written with an ending that is just to-die-for”
    • Reviewed by marame

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New cover – Devon Cream in Hot Comforts anthology

Devon CreamIsn’t he purty? I’d share some comfort with him any day!

So this is the upcoming from MLR Press. I think we’re trying to get it out by Thanksgiving. Nice line up, huh? I’ve read 2 of the other stories and they’re fabulous!

It’s not up on the upcoming page at the publisher site. Not sure why. But it is coming. I’ve already turned in my story.

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EXCERPT – Wolfe’s Recluse from Blood Claim anthology

Blood Claim coverReleased March 2008 from MLR Press

Pairing: m/m

Warning: blood sucking

MLR Press info here

Available in ebook at Fictionwise

Barnes & Noble link for print

BLURB:

A traumatic, barely believable experience in his past has turned Matt into a recluse. He very rarely goes out of his apartment and absolutely never goes out at night.

But then his boss invites him out for dinner. He’s only ever heard Wolfe’s sexy voice over the phone and has only seen pictures of the gorgeous man, but Matt finds himself sorely tempted for the first time in two years to leave his apartment.

But is Wolfe all that he seems?

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©2008 Jet Mykles, all rights reserved

A knock on the door startled him.

“Matt, it’s me.” Wolfe! “Open up.”

Matt stared, frozen. Inky twilight had almost given up the ghost to night’s dark, and it could have been that color — or lack of it — that kept him rooted to the spot. His door had not opened except in the full light of day for so very long.

“Matt!” Knock again. “I know you’re in there.”

Matt found himself at the door, staring at the blank wooden panel. On the other side stood a man he very much wanted to know better. Fear paralyzed him.

“Matt!” continue reading

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EXCERPT – Key To Me from The Ties that Bind anthology

Ties that Bind coverReleased Febuary 2008 from MLR Press

Pairing: m/m

Warning: bondage

MLR Page

Available in print at Amazon

Available in ebook at ARe

Available in ebook at Fictionwise

Available in print at Barnes & Noble

I share this anthology with a few authors who are not only friends but are also awesome storytellers. This is also my first offering from MLR Press and I have great hopes for the future there.

BLURB:

Noah has never had a problem getting dates, but he didn’t realize until recently that he was dissatisfied. It takes a few mysterious gifts and notes from an anonymous admirer to show him that he was missing something.

Now this anonymous man wants to meet and ups the ante by giving Noah a collar before their first date. Can Noah trust the man’s intentions?

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©2008 Jet Mykles, all rights reserved
Noah,

I’d love to smell the lemon soap on your gorgeous skin when I arrive at 7:00PM sharp. Light the candles around the room and turn off the rest of the lights.

When I walk in, I want to see you sitting on this chair wearing the pajamas with the plug in your ass. The blindfold is to be on, so that you can’t see. I will check.

If you’re not wearing the blindfold when I walk in, game over.

Yours,
Me
continue reading

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Devon Cream

Devon CreamDevon CreamReleased February 20th in ebook from Aspen Mountain Press.

Print version due from MLR Press in 2009.

Pairing: m/m

Soon from MLR Press in print in the Hot Comforts anthology

From Aspen Mountain Press in ebook on its own

Also in ebook from ARe

Also in ebook from Fictionwise

This story’s been called Finger Foods and then Past Your Lips and I thought I’d settled on Mother Hen, but then the rightful title of Devon Cream came up and was blessed by my editor. For those who don’t know, Devonshire Cream–or Devon Cream–is rather popular in the UK as a spread for scones.

BLURB

When Steven helps his neighbor Devon move into the studio apartment upstairs, he can’t help but drool. And that’s all. Devon is straight and totally off limits. Knowing, though, doesn’t stop the desire Steven fights every time the two men are together, which is a lot since Steven has decided to take Devon under his wing until the young man can get his life together

Read an excerpt

Cover art at MLR Press by Deana C. Jamroz. Cover art at AMP by Celia Kyle.

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REVIEWS

  • Literary Nymphs – 4 nymphs
    • “Jet Mykles creates a well written, impressive saga that is emotional, sensual and very enjoyable.”
    • Reviewed by Chocolate Minx
  • Joyfully Reviewed
    • “Devon Cream is a cute, hot little tale of unexpected love.”
    • Reviewed by Cassie

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Wolfe’s Recluse – Blood Claim anthology

Blood Claim coverReleased March 2008

  • ISBN-10: 1934531162
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934531167

Pairing: m/m

From MLR Press

Available in ebook at Fictionwise

Available in print Barnes & Noble

Available at Amazon

In Blood Claim I’ll be keeping company with Laura Baumbach and Angela Fiddler.

My very first published vampire story!!

This volume features a trio of M/M tales from three of the genre’s hottest authors.
Winner Takes All by Laura Baumbach — Two vampires face off in a deadly bet that has the winner claiming everything the loser owns–including the loser’s innocent, unaware human offspring.
Gift of the Raven by Angela Fiddler — Cory has always been mercurial; passionate one second and frozen the next, but when he was hot, he was scorching. Luke had brought him up as a vampire but couldn’t keep him the first time around. But now evil’s come on an arctic wind, and they’ll need each other to fight it.
Wolfe’s Recluse by Jet Mykles — Can Wolfe lure Matt out of his apartment for the first time in two years? Is the gorgeous Wolfe temptation enough for Matt to overcome his fear of vampires?

Read an excerpt

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REVIEWS

  • Literary Nymphs – 5 nymphs for anthology, 5 nymphs for Wolfe’s Recluse
    • “Each story was wonderfully written and has a different lesson in the art of giving unconditional love.”
    • Reviewed by Scandalous Minx
  • Rainbow Reviews – 5 stars
    • “….left me looking forward to reading more from these imaginative and creative authors.”
    • Reviewed by Jim
  • Fallen Angels Reviews – 5 angels
    • “I enjoyed how each story was inclusive on its own and still kept with the main theme.”
    • Reviewed by Teresa
  • Joyfully Reviewed
    • “….gripping in a way that showed the good guys could still come out on top.”
    • Reviewed by Jo
  • Bitten By Books – 4.5 for the anthology, 4.5 for Wolfe’s Recluse
    • “It is a winning combination of three stories: one hot, one sweet and one dark – sort of like a chocolate lava cake to be read instead of eaten.”
    • Reviewed by Shirley

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