A Week of Giving Thanks: Day Five

I am so grateful that my new book has come out—or at least to subscribers. And you know what? It never gets old. Holding that book in my hands. It never gets old. I don’t know why, but it doesn’t. Its exhilarating. I’ve read books all my life and looked with awe at the author’s names there on the covers. And now that book arrives in the mail and there is my name, clear and bold and my heart leaps into my throat and sometimes I have to choke back tears of joy.

Getting His Man is especially exciting and I am not sure why. Maybe because it looks like the books I bought growing up. Dreamspinner Press paperbacks are oversized, what we called trade paperbacks when I worked at Walden Books all those years, and many years ago. I always bought what my parent’s generation called “pocket books” and my generation called paperbacks. I bought a lot of series too, from the Dark Shadows books to Star Trek books and so many more. This book looks like the books I always bought (hard covers were a special gift). And its been almost an hour since I got it and my heart is still humpin’ and a bumpin’.

Getting His Man was fun to write too. So many of my books are filled with angst (and a different kind of dark shadows) even though the light comes shining through and there is the Happily Ever After readers want (and so do I). But his series, the Dreamspun Desires series, are contemporaries and are good clean fun, even though they can have some exciting moments and even a few on-the-edge-of-your seat ones as well. It was a joy to write and I even got to help design the cover and the badge for the series (I am seeing two more).

I got my copy in the mail today, along with Elizabeth Nobel’s High Test. What an honor to be paired with her. Wonderful lady and a wonderful writer as well.

Anyway, even though I have already been thankful this Thanksgiving week to be a writer, I have to say it. Today I am grateful and thankful to not only be a part of Dreamspinner Press and the Dreamspun Desires line, but to have it in my hands. It is heck’a exciting. And a dream come true.

Namaste,
BG “Ben” Thomas

Guess What?? This Weekend I – B.G. Thomas – Am Dreamspinner Press’s 99¢ Author!

I am so happy and so proud to have Dreamspinner Press offer three of my books to you the readers for only 99¢.

Just check these blurbs….

First there is my classic and Amazon bestseller….

My New Novella Available Now! And It’s FREE!!!

It’s here! My new novella! And just in time for Boxing Day (whatever that is).

And as a speical gift to my readers, I have written this new story set in my universe of characters. It is FREE throught Dreamspinner Press and only 99¢ through Amazon!

Here is the blurb: The end of his marriage leaves Derek Newton hurt and confused, but it also grants him the opportunity to embrace who he really is: a gay man. While navigating his new life with the help of friends in the local GLBT community, Derek meets Marshall Kenworthy, a man who embodies all his fantasies.

To Derek’s surprise, Marshall is as interested as he is, and they make a date. But a failure to communicate leads to a misunderstanding. The party they attend is not what Derek expected—at all—but Marshall, ever the gentleman, makes sure Derek feels comfortable. As they get to know each other, they see how much they have in common. Derek begins to heal and soon realizes he might thrive in this new chapter of his life—and it just might be with Marshall by his side.

I hope you will check it out. I have high hopes that you will really like this tale. I poured my heart and soul into this one! Happy Holidays!

Buy Links:
Dreamspinner (Free!)
Amazon — $0.99
Amazon UK — £0.77

All My Novellas Are 25% Off! Get You Some B.G. Thomas for Cheap! *Grin*

This is pretty cool. All my novellas are 25% off through Decemeber 13th. Been hesitating to buy something? Now is the time. You can find them by Clicking Right Here!!

That means All Snug, Christmas Wish, Christmas Cole, Bianca’s Plan, Grumble Monkey and the Department Store Elf, Desert Crossing, How Could Love Be Wrong, It Had to be You and Soul of the Mummy are only $2.99. Now that is getting you some B.G. for pretty darned cheap! *Grin*

Happy Holidays!

Hey! Look at This Wonderful Thanksgiving Gift from Dreamspinner Press!

How cool is this? I loved when Dreamspinner Press does a sale! And not just ebooks but selected paperbacks as well. Yes!

Just check out my books by clicking Right Here or the whole Dreamspinner site by clicking Right Here!

Happy shopping (and no crowds)! I know I’m getting my credit card out!

Happy early Thanksgiving!
❤ ❤
BG

Huge GayRomLit Sale at Dreamspinner Press! 25 to 35% Off!!

How exciting is this? In celebration of GayRomLit Retreat the entire store is 25% off! Books by authors attending GRL are 35% off! Hey! That means me too! You can find my books Clicking Here! And of course so many many more that you can find by And you can find my books Clicking Here!

Just look at all the authors whose wonderful work is on sale!

Shira Anthony, Bru Baker, JP Barnaby, Sophie Bonaste, KC Burn, Mary Calmes, Lex Chase, Charlie Cochet, Shae Connor, Poppy Dennison, Eli Easton, Kim Fielding, Jacob Z. Flores, Nicole Forcine, Rhys Ford, LE Franks, Jessica Freely, Andrew Q. Gordon, Andrew Grey, Lane Hayes, Sherrie Henry, Sam Kadence, Daniel A. Kaine, Lissa Kasey, Venona Keyes, Christopher Koehler, Tara Lain, Amy Lane, Clare London, Pearl Love, EM Lynley, Edmond Manning, Angel Martinez, Jamie Mayfield, Rowan McAllister, Kate McMurray, Tere Michaels, Ken Murphy, Tempeste O’Riley, MJ O’Shea, Madison Parker, SJD Peterson, Rick Reed, Devon Rhodes, Posy Roberts, Abigail Roux, JD Ruskin, Jaime Samms, Winter Sandberg, Marie Sexton, Rowan Speedwell, Ethan Stone, Lou Sylvre, Ariel Tachna, Anne Tenino, B.G. Thomas, Lori Toland, Piper Vaughn, Deanna Wadsworth, Nessa Warin, Jake Wells, K.C. Wells, Eden Winters, Brandon Witt, Sara York

All right! It is time for me to get off here and head into the thick of GRL!

Peace and love and look for updates on my Facebook page! (and just wait to you see what I said about Brandon Witt last night!)

BG Thomas

Walking the Dog on a Stunningly Gorgeous Autumn Day

So I killed two birds with one stone today. At least two. I took Sarah Jane for a walk, enjoyed the weather, got some exercise and played this new game a friend of work talked me into (that’s four, isn’t it?).

The game is called Munzees. You download the Munzee app to your phone and the GPS feature finds and then you walk around, zeroing in on these little stickers people have placed on lamp posts and such, scan them, and gain points. It is surprisingly fun (and sometimes quite frustrating), but it’s gotten me out of the house on a lovely day! You can find the Munzee site online. Join me in the fun!

Today I chose to do a walk around the gorgeous Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

I also took pictures. That first one is Sarah Jane outside the Nelson itself.

The second is “Ferment” is by artist Roxy Paine . And the third and final is a piece called Standing Figures (Thirty Figures) by Magdelena Abakanowicz.

Oh! Great news! My very, very first story “Soul of the Mummy” is on sale! (you can find it by clicking Dreamspinner). I am very proud of that story and I hope you will check it out.

In fact all of Dreamspinner Press’s paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and suspense stories and novels are 25% off for their big Halloween sale, so be sure a check it out!

Awesome day today! I hope yours is going great!

BG

Release Party for “Summer Lover” at Midwest Men’s Festival

So I am home from the Midwest Men’s Festival 2014.And I had an amazing time! So very wonderful and so hard to come home!

I walked and walked and walked! I can hardly believe it! There were times I was in tears with joy and gratitude knowing that I COULD WALK! And for those of you who don’t know, in the last few years I have had both my knees replaced. It used to be that every single step was agony. And now? I can walk!

So much wonderful fellowship and new friends, including the simply amazing young man named Cameron.

I had my official release party for my new book, Summer Lover, and within ten minutes sold every copy that I brought with me! I can hardly believe it! And it was my first release party! It was so exciting and everyone was so supportive. Sold a chunk of my old books as well.

See, what was so exciting for me is that this event, Midwest Men’s Festival, was the inspiration for my book Summer Lover. MMF changed my life.

Here is what MMF says about itself:

Begun in 1982 as a regional gathering for men exploring changes in their lives and roles, Midwest Mens Festival has grown in size and scope over the years to encompass men from many parts of the nation, indeed the world, who represent diverse walks of life, age, and personal experience.

Although the Midwest Men’s Festival is attended primarily by gay men, many of whom are involved in earth-centered spirituality, men of varied cultural or ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, or spiritual beliefs are invited and encouraged to attend.

Festival provides a place where men can come together for sharing and individual growth, and it fosters interpersonal interactions and community building, while respecting boundaries and encouraging supportive, non-competitive self-expression. Festival is a pleasant place to have fun and create friendships. Whatever your sexuality, race, or creed, Festival can provide the opportunity to explore personal and collective growth, joy, nurturing, and change.

And Festival has done all those things for me and more. Which is why I had to write about it–sort of. I took liberties. But I have also had friends who attend and who read my book say some wonderful things about Summer Lover. Including that if he were to want to help someone who had never been to Festival what it was all about, he would have them read my book.

So how wonderful and miraculous that the official release party and release date happened at Midwest Men’s Festival! It was an amazing blessing!

Happy to be home but sad it will be a year before I see my close friends again!

Love,
BG

Humbled by This Review of My Story; Grumble Monkey and the Dept Store Elf

Review of Grumble Monkey and the Department Store Elf
Review by Carrigan Chantz

Joyfully Jay Blog Reviews “Grumble Monkey and the Dept Store Elf” 4.75 Stars!

Joyfully Jay Blog Reviews “Grumble Monkey and the Dept Store Elf” 4.75 Stars!
Review by Crissy

I love the holiday season and the stories it brings. There is something so promising and romantic about this time of year. Grumble Monkey and the Department Store Elf (what a title) is my first holiday read of the season. And what a strong start it is. From the beginning, Thomas held my attention and made me fall in love with Nick and Kit. So, please let me introduce you to the first advent story I’ve read this season.

Kit Jeffries would have gotten on the road earlier if he would have been able to say no to his boss, but he loves his job as a department store elf, loves to see the children’s smiling faces when they first see Santa. When Kit’s Jeep breaks down in the middle of a winter storm on his way home for the holidays, he thinks all hope is lost until he runs into the handsome man at the rest stop.

Nick St. George has it all: money, success, and focus. Too bad those things can’t make him happy. His life has been spent trying to prove himself, and now he’s proven what a mess he actually is. When he encounters a Midwestern winter storm on his trek across the country, Nick is forced to seek shelter at a rest stop. That’s where he meets the obviously gay man in a ridiculous elf hat. He never understood why men have to advertise the sexuality so blatantly, never cared for it either. In fact, he hates it. But when young man tells Nick his sob story about breaking down on his way to see his family and asks for a ride home, Nick reluctantly agrees to give the man a lift.