Author / WillyWhims
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Adventures in the Wild West with a Gay Spin
There are quite a few western themed novels with a gay theme. Here are three that I enjoyed. According to Hoyle by Abigail Roux starts off slow but builds up to a…
May 2, 2025 -
In Other Lands is a delightful read.
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan is a heartfelt spin on the Harry Potter trope and had me laughing out loud in the airport shuttle while on a trip to visit…
May 2, 2025 -
How the Orc and Fae chess pieces turned out
I painted these pieces relatively recently. I’d said no more, but then last November I saw these on Etsy and they looked so fun to paint that I added these two sets…
May 2, 2025 -
Tiles for chess board finally arrived.
I invested in a Kickstarter some years back. These are tiles designed for RPG games. They come with assorted trees, rocks, monuments, etc. but my primary interest was to use them for…
May 1, 2025 -
The Shackles of Should
The Shackles of Should Paul Manchester The shackles of Should can stifle my soul. A crack of its whip! I dig my own hole. I bury a wish I cannot profess. I…
May 1, 2025 -
Interview with Essy Knopf
I thoroughly enjoyed Essy Knopf’s dystopian YA novel, Nepo. Full transparency, Essy is a friend. Essy Knopf is the creator of Wholesome Queers, the Meetup group I’ve been the organizer for since…
April 27, 2025 -
A special hardcover edition of Keira Andrews’ Gay Amish Romance Trilogy
Keira Andrews writes: “Last year, Euphoric Lit in Australia asked me if I’d be interested in a special edition for Isaac and David, and of course my answer was yes! (Hell, yes!)…
March 24, 2025 -
February 2025 Thoughts Archive
February thoughts… February has often been a complicated month for me. Notions of should, notions of want versus what is, stirred healthy reflection. The years pass and I can say a peace with what is has become…
February 28, 2025 -
Shopping For Love
I used to recreate vintage packaging for TV show and Film props. Above are samples of my work. Shopping for Love. By Paul Manchester Is love an item I put on a…
February 6, 2025 -
January thoughts archive
Best of wishes for a 2025 that is full of experiences to make you smile. I read a fair number of books. Some of those books I appreciate more than others. And…
February 6, 2025