Hey people at Blak
Rayne’s.
This week, I’m handing
my blog over to gay bro Michael Mandrake to talk about the book he wrote that I
absolutely adore. He’s pushing the boundaries in this one. What Michael has an
erotic bone in him? *snort* Let’s hear about Under the Gun from Michael
Mandrake with his post, Fun with a Gun!
Greetings!
Thanks to BL for letting me have a spot at Blak’s today. Once again this is the
gay male muse Michael Mandrake with a guest post. Instead of blogging about
writing how about something different. Like my subject matter? As you’ve
probably noticed, I’ve sort of broken away from the ideas that my fellow muses
use in their stories. I’ve decided that my characters are comfortable with
their sexuality and instead, the “gay” in the tales is a mute point. I’m
looking to create the stories that are more of a mainstream variety. On my
plate, I have a noir story, a suspenseful spy tale with a who killed who, and
even an urban fantasy planned with a demon who focuses on one particular man and
makes him live and relive a nightmare in order to get him in bed.
In
my latest however, I’m pushing boundaries with an erotica romance about two men
who have an interesting fetish. It’s only the sidebar, since the tale centers
on the characters each searching for a partner, one for a lover and a business
associate. My series Under the Gun is a start to the series Hardy and Day, a
collection of adventures where Malik and Camdyn do the jobs as private
investigators, finding out different information on their clients whether its
cheating spouses or potential employees with hidden secrets. While they
investigate, they build a loving relationship, exploring all possibilities as
well as play a wicked game with their favourite toy.
Being
a new writer, I had to do some research about guns and I continue that for this
story as well as Closely Guarded, my spy novel. The parts of it, what kind of
guns a PI is allowed to carry as well as licenses. The first book doesn’t delve
into the use of them but it does give you the insight into what Camdyn and
Malik love to do. It was really a departure for me since the sex and or romance
is never the most exciting part of the story. For this one though, I enjoyed
tapping into my inner kink and pushing the boundaries for their first love
scene.
How
appropriate that my pub is called, No Boundaries. Have a look at the cover
blurb and excerpt. Hope you enjoyed the post!
Camdyn
Hardy is a former cop who has his own private investigator business. Due to a
misunderstanding from a client, he gets into an argument with his lover Tay.
Right after, they breakup Camdyn is left alone to think about his future as a
PI and his love life.
Malik
Day was recently discharged under the DADT policy and is looking to get his life
on track The main reason he joined was because he dreamed of being a ranking
officer. Now that it’s been taken away, he desires to start his life anew and
find someone to share it with.
After
two weeks the men meet at a shooting range and find out they have a lot in
common. Once they engage in a one on one match, they proceed to a bar to have
drinks and get to know one another better. They both discover their affinity for guns as well as
Camdyn’s need for a new partner at Camdyn & Associates. Malik is intrigued
but afraid to ask him and decides to wait till they are closer. Camdyn is
excited about this prospect as well but waits for Malik to say the word.
Finally, in an erotic encounter, true feelings are revealed.
In
subsequent books, the story continues where the twosome begin their work and
love relationship. Together they’ll take on cases investigating cheating
husbands or wives, companies with defector employees all the while trying to
maintain their newfound commitment to one another as well as having a little
fun in the process.
When he made it to
the office, he signed the necessary papers and waited as the man finished his
transaction. Lazily, he leaned on the counter and nonchalantly glanced at a hot
looking man that stood less than twenty feet away. Malik grinned and moistened
his lips in the gorgeous stranger’s direction.
Damn.
The attractive guy
gave him more than an eye and winked. Obviously,
he plays on my team. His lush brown-and-blond hair barely kissed his
shoulders. Beautiful azure eyes the same color as the Pacific. Lips so slim and
kissable, Malik knew he could enjoy them for hours. Wicked visions crossed his
mind as he eyed the scruff on the man’s cheeks. He liked a little roughness
when making love.
The snug, black
shirt fit well, hugging his bulging muscles. Malik eyed the ink that peeked
from under one sleeve and salivated. His skinny, black jeans clung to his taut
buttocks; Malik’s own trousers felt a little tight in the crotch. “Mhmmm.”
Malik tried to keep his stares from being obvious to the clerk.
Would the hot man
like to play with him a little? Malik sure hoped so.
It had been a long
while since his last fuck. He’d spent the time searching for employment, going
to job fairs, and not getting any call backs. Malik had remained so focused on
getting a job; he’d ignored the signals of his groin needing a release from
other than his own hand. Too long. He headed for the door and wished the
handsome man would follow.
Maybe it’s time to stop looking for work and attempt to find
a man.
Just when he
stepped out, a voice stopped him.
“Hey.”
Malik slowly
turned around. It was indeed him, the hottie he’d been eyeing. It shocked Malik
to see the guy was actually speaking to him. “Hello.” Malik was taken aback by
the guy speaking to him, but he guessed he warranted a greeting when they
exchanged more than a passing glance.
The man stepped
closer to him and held out his hand. “Name’s Camdyn. And you are?”
“Malik.” He
accepted the handshake and returned it firmly. “Nice to meet you.” He raised an
eyebrow.
“Same here.” Malik
noticed Camdyn continued to hold on to his palm. Of course he didn’t mind; it
felt unexpectedly soft and warm. “Um, you been comin’ here a while?”
“Yeah, I um…”
Malik stopped short and bit his lip. He tried not to sound too excited. This
was the last place he’d expected to be picked up at. The shooting range? Malik
would’ve never thought of this place to meet other gay men.
“I been around,
but I just got back in town.”
“Yeah? I’m
guessin’ from the getup you served in the Army.”
“Uh huh… I um…
yeah, let’s go outside.” Quickly, he pulled his hands away, even though he
didn’t want to. Surely, he wanted to talk with Camdyn some more, but away from
others coming in and out of the shop. He felt a little uncomfortable being
picked up at some place so manly, but
in a way, he liked it.
Michael Mandrake is the author of several novellas including his
latest, Vertigo from Sizzler Editions. His next books, True Meaning 2: The
Complete Portrait from XOXO and Under the Gun from No Boundaries Press are due
out in 2012. To find out more please visit http://tabooindeed.blogspot.com
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Thanks for stopping by with a great article, Michael! All the best hun! ~ Blak Rayne
Thanks for having Michael here today!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, hun, any time. ^_^!!
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