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Rainbow Snippets*—Out With the Old

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Christmas was... well, it was. My daughter was home and I spent the afternoon with relatives. So, while pleasant, I've been so exhausted, it was hard to be enthused. In a way, I hate that it's over without ever really feeling that "Christmas Spirit." Maybe I'll leave the decorations up for a few weeks and try to catch it now that everything has slowed down.  This week's snippet is from my upcoming book, Cut Shot . It's Christmas day and Ian is surrounded by family. Jed has texted, wanting to get together, and Ian's aunt (who is only 5 years older) has noticed him with his phone.    Cora grinned at Ian. “You know, your mom is worried about you. Afraid you’ve closed yourself off to take care of her. She’ll be so happy to hear you’ve got someone.” Ian glanced at his phone. “Do me a favor and don’t say anything to her. She doesn’t need to know about my hook-ups.”  “Is that all it is? I mean it’s Christmas. Do guys even post stuff on Grindr on a holiday?” I...

Rainbow Snippets*—Not Enough Time!

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Time's getting away from me. So much to do and not enough time to do it! But that's always December. The writing has gone on hiatus, but hopefully I'll be able to get back to it after Christmas. Right now I have too many cookie orders to bake and I've been running back and forth to doctors' appointments with my mom. It takes a lot out of a person! This week's snippet is from my current WIP, Cut Shot , which starts at Thanksgiving and takes place through the following holidays. Jed, who isn't out to his family, is showing his love interest his childhood bedroom. Not surprising, they end up on the bed, making out:  Ian allowed himself to be manhandled and pulled back across the bed until he was trapped against Jed’s chest. He sank his hands into Jed’s muscled forearms where they were wrapped around him, holding him. “I wish you didn’t have your shirt on,” he mused aloud, imagining Jed’s tattoos under the material, recalling the way he’d run his fingers over th...