I haven’t been posting each time, but there are a few new images up in the 2011 gallery. I’ve been playing less with stories and more with Poser technical stuff — just updated to new version which is really cool! — but there are some pretties.
http://artwork.jetmykles.com/2011/
Most images are NOT worksafe.
And I title’s got to mean I’ve made headway, yes? Yes! I think I’ve finally — FINALLY — figured this puppy out and might even be close to finishing. Certainly in the next few weeks.
New title is Tangled Leashes and, boy, is it descriptive of the story. Lots going on and it’s the details now that’s slowing me down. Making sure I’ve got the flippin’ magic right. Geez, it’s my world, you’d think it’d be easier for me. Ha!
So that’s my small update. I’ll keep you posted.
I know I’ve been really quiet lately. I wanted to assure you that I am working, it’s just slow going. 2011 hasn’t been the best of writing years for me, unfortunately. First Reverb wiped me out and now Leashed 4 is kicking my ass. But that’s just whiny author talk. I’ve been doing lots and lots of reading, much of it in series, so I find myself being just as impatient for the next story as some of my readers. So I get it. I DO get it.
It looks like Toys for Good Girls will be coming out in November so that should be fun. Again, it’s a not quite Christmas story that takes place in Santa’s Village which resides in a parallel universe where elves can shapeshift into reindeer or chubby little men with jolly laughs and pudgy tummies. This one’s m/f though so we’ll see who of Reindeer Games‘ audience is interested. Sorry guys, I gave it some serious thought but Bok insisted that he wasn’t gay. I think Tanty’s pretty cool though so hopefully some of you will enjoy her.
Leashed. Oh my gods. I’ve written this elsewhere but let me just say again that I have a new, profound respect for authors who write series about the same individuals. Continue reading Update, of sorts
DM Sands interviewed me for the Nightlight blog.
http://noonnight.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-virtual-sit-down-with-jet-mykles.html
An Evening of Gay Men’s Romance at Giovanni’s Room
Philadelphia, PA (August 12, 2011) Join MLR Press at Giovanni’s Room for an up close and personal book signing featuring the award winning authors of some of the best in contemporary gay fiction. The evening will include readings by: Victor Banis, Ally Blue, James Buchanan, Z.A. Maxfield, William Neale, and Rick R. Reed. Selections from their current releases will showcase a variety of heat, from sweet romance
Giovanni’s Room, founded in 1973, is the oldest gay bookstore in the US. Housed in historic buildings from the 1800s, Giovanni’s intimate setting and comfortable ambiance allows readers and authors to connect one-on-one, providing a unique experience. Attendees can mingle with their favorite author or discover new books and authors.
Owned by best-selling, award-winning author Laura Baumbach, MLR Press offers the highest quality stories to readers of gay fiction and erotic romance. MLR Press titles include multiple award-winning and Lambda nominated books such as the Donald Strachey Mystery Series by Richard Stevenson and The Golden Age of Gay Fiction edited by Drewey Wayne Gunn, a Benjamin Franklin Award winner. Books from MLR Press take readers on amazing adventures through the creative minds of a small, select group of bright, uniquely talented authors and artists.
Friday, August 12, 2011
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Giovanni’s Room
345 S. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Also attending and signing books: Laura Baumbach, Kimberly Gardner, Ethan Day, Jet Mykles, Diana DeRicci, Taylor Donovan, Liz Strange, DH Star, David Juhren, and Karenna Colcroft.
For additional information:
http://www.giovannisroom.com/
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MLR Press information: http://www.mlrbooks.com/books.
I posted a little bit of nonsense over at Fiction with Friction. A discussion I had with Luc, Radin, Michael and a few other characters from my stories.
http://www.fictionwithfriction.com/2011/07/30/a-discussion-with-muses/
New post at Fiction with Friction today. A little bit about my troubles with Leashed 4.
Also at Loose Ends.
Two new m/m images in my 2011 gallery
So the one question I keep getting asked by people who’ve just read Reverb is about Kip. As in, will and when will he be getting a story.
Answer: I don’t know.
Honestly. I’m not trying to be coy or cute. I really don’t know. All I can say is that if I did decide to write a sequel, it’d definitely be about Kip. I don’t think I have more to add about Nick and Marlowe themselves but I agree that Kip could be fun to follow. He showed up in my head at the exact same time that Nick and Marlowe did and I knew he’d be integral to the story. But Kip is being close-mouthed about his relationships and hasn’t yet revealed a full story to me.
There’s also the fact that Reverb really did take a lot out of me. Those who’ve read it know that it’s twice as long as my normal story and very much of a different feel than, say, Heaven Sent. I’m proud of what I did but I’m finding it slow going bouncing back.
So, given that I often do write sequels to my stories, it’s a good bet that I’ll probably write Kip’s story sometime. But I’m so very far behind on other projects — Leashed 4, for example — at the moment, I can’t see it happening very soon. I’m very sorry if that’s disappointing to some of you.
Bless you for wanting more!