AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY: Keira Andrews
As we near to the end of our Author Spotlights, in preparation for our giveaway announcement July 5th, I am very pleased to have Keira Andrews be a part of the festivities today.
I have to be honest and say that I have thus far only had the opportunity to read one of her novels. But let me tell you it was worth every single penny I spent on it, every moment I stayed awake because I couldn’t wait to turn the page, every single emotion it evoked from my being.
Of course I am talking about Beyond the Sea.
For those who may not be aware, this novel created a hailstorm of drama when it was released. Opinions shot back and forth about GFY versus bisexual. Labeling, not labeling. Relationships not being depicted accurately resulting in harm or no harm done.
This brings up a host of thoughts in my mind that for the most part are probably better kept to myself. But I will say: This is a book. This is fiction. This is the author’s story to tell. The book should be given merit solely based upon the way it was written, how it made you feel. Not if the tags or warnings are accurate.
In fact if you look at Andrews’ collection of works she has written everything from gay Amish to relationships between fairies and humans. Why then can't a story between two every day human men be fiction.
Having said that, Beyond the Sea is a beautiful story of awakening. Finding love where one least expects it because they are in a position to open their mind, heart and soul, when there are no outside influences for them to fear a "misstep".
When I read this tale I walked around with a book hangover for days. I still think about it often and I am not ashamed to admit that I look for others a little bit like it here and there.
If an author can evoke that kind of sentiment in a reader – that is magic that should be applauded.
You can find my review HERE.
When Keira expressed that she would like to be a part of our blog-iversary celebration she asked me to be sure to let you know about her upcoming release. It will be a follow-up book to Kick at the Darkness.
Kick at the Darkness is a paranormal fantasy that is set in a world of zombies and just so happens to include a main character who is a werewolf. See, Andrews likes to mix it up, go outside the norm. Show that there is no ‘one-size fits all’ kind of relationship or setting.
The new novel called Fight the Tide is set to release sometime in July.
BLURB:
Adrift in a post-apocalyptic world, they only have each other. Is it enough?
A virus that turns the infected into zombie-like killers spreads through a burning world thrown into lawless chaos. Lovers Parker and Adam have escaped to the open sea when they hear a message over the airwaves from a place called Salvation Island—a supposed safe haven.
Orphaned as a child, werewolf Adam has always longed for a pack. He’s eager to investigate the island, but Parker doesn’t think for a nanosecond that the voice on the radio can be believed. He doesn’t trust anyone but Adam and is determined to keep it that way. They don’t need anyone else complicating their struggle to survive. Or do they?
Danger on the high seas can surface in a heartbeat, and if Parker and Adam aren’t careful, the current will drag them under.
This gay romance is a dystopian adventure featuring a werewolf, his boyfriend, and their struggle to find a place to call home.
Keep your eyes and ears open at Keira’s website for the cover reveal and official purchase links.
As a thank you Keira Andrews has left one of our lucky readers an eBook choice from her extensive backlog. Take a peek….and good luck!
If you enjoy reading steamy romances between two men who can't live without each other, you've come to the right place.
After writing for years yet never really finding the right inspiration, Keira discovered her voice in gay romance, which has become a passion. She writes contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal fiction and — although she loves delicious angst along the way — Keira firmly believes in happy endings. For as Oscar Wilde once said:
“The good ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means.”
