Lost Between and Hitting It Big Contest

It's me...and I am announcing a contest. I have two releases in July (although one is at the very end of the month), Rather than having two separate contests I am having one for two winners. I will give an ecopy (format of your choice) of Lost Between to two winners on July 10th when it releases and than an ecopy of Hitting It Big when it comes out July 31, 2011. So two winners win both books (Hitting it Big is a very short story).

Famous horror author Curtis Macintyre has recently rented an apartment in an historical building in San Francisco. But the apartment comes with more than just old charm. It also comes with the spirit of Aaron Carmichael, a man murdered five years before.

After Curtis visits a medium, Aaron’s spirit comes to him and asks for his help in finding peace since he’s lost between two worlds, the living and the afterlife. When Curtis decides to visit Aaron’s boyfriend, Robbie Henley, a beautiful hairdresser, Aaron comes along...inside Curtis.

Now with Robbie’s help, it’s up to Curtis to find out what happened to Aaron so he can finally have peace. And maybe, together, Curtis and Robbie can find their own happily ever after...

Six years ago, Billy Grant had a night he never forgot losing his virginity to the jock of his dreams, Mitch Crestfield. But Billy fled afterward, not wanting to hear Mitch’s regrets.
Now Mitch has hit it big, winning the lottery, and Billy finds himself invited to Mitch’s celebration. When Mitch suggests another night of passion, Billy can’t seem to resist. But Mitch has something more than one night in mind...

Contest runs from June 29- July 08. Winners will be chosen randomly. Add your name in comments.

So in case anyone wonders about the His series and how the books are connected, I wanted to explain it a little bit further. They aren't all going to be connected, directly anyway. Accidentally His and Becoming His were, but Can't Be His is not connected to those stories at all and the next in the series, Devotedly His, is not connected to Can't Be His. 

There might be an ocassional one connected to a previous story but for the most part each one will be a standalone. The only connection is "His" in the title and they will start with a different letter of the alphabet. And yeah it will probably take me forever to get to "Z" but it will be fun trying. 

Not Much Going On

At the moment, I'm being lazy and not writing. It won't last. I am reviewing my galley for the upcomining release of Lost Between. Once I've finished that I intend to be unlazy again. I think I short-circuited my brain after writing Can't Be His but it's coming back. Once it does, I'll be working on More Than Anything as I have two stories to finish by September 01.

A Ghosty Affair Pax

I don't normally post the "Pax" collection pictures, but decided to do so this time. This is what Lost Between is part of in July.

The Latest News

Was busy writing over the previous weekend and managed to sneak in another "His" story, Can't Be His. Didn't want to spill the beans ahead of time in case I couldn't get it done. I did. It's a short one but I had loads of fun writing it and I think you will find the characters, Roach (an exterminator) and Alexi (an ice skater) appealing.

Now I will admit originally I had Can't Be His for another couple but well they will just have to deal with a different "His" letter title.

Now before anyone squawks at the name Roach I actually know TWO people in real life that go by the nickname Roach. One is a female co-worker and she asked me to write a gay romance with a guy named Roach. I said I would and did. 

Video Candy

A commercial I must say is very nice (and has the song from one of my book titles). Enjoy!

Forward Thinking...Or Why Is Shawn Talking About 2012

I’ve been thinking ahead, which I do too often, while I work on the two stories I have due by September 01.


When I say ahead, I am talking 2012. I know the story that will take up my writing attention for much of the rest of 2011 once my already contracted September 01 deadline stories are finished.

In early 2012, I plan on working on Leo’s story, Sutter’s Bay 4, as well as the next “His” story, which will now be the "D" story. But…I started thinking about the “D” story. I know the “E” story is going to be Eternally His, but I can’t quite decide what will go for “D”.

So here are my thoughts:

Determined To Be His


Destined To Be His


Desperately His

Devotedly His

Er…that’s all I have. Opinions welcome.

Becoming His Released

It's out and I'm very happy. Hope you enjoy: Becoming His

Lost Between Cover

Here's my cover for Lost Between. I have an old apartment building in the book so it was cool that I got one on the cover.

May Best Seller List for Amber Quill

AMBER ALLURE / May 2011


1. Kissed By God - T. A. Chase (Gay / Contemporary)

2. Between Sinners And Saints - Marie Sexton (Gay / Contemporary)

3. Between The Moon And The Deep Blue Sea - KC Kendricks (Gay / Contemporary)

4. Galaxy's Heart - Shawn Lane (Gay / Contemporary)

5. Infinity Pools - L. A. Witt (Gay / Contemporary)

6. Homeless In Heaven - Deirdre O'Dare (Gay / Contemporary)

7. Catch Me If I Fall - Riley Knox (Gay / Contemporary)

8. Crossing The Line - Christiane France (Gay / Contemporary)

9. Class Distinctions - Rick R. Reed (Gay / Contemporary)

10. Four Days With Jack - Kelli A. Wilkins (Gay / Contemporary)

Becoming His Release Change

Good news for those of you anxious to read, Becoming His. Due to a scheduling change, it will be out this weekend, June 05, 2011, one week early.

For months, Toby Sherwood, a stripper in a gay club, has been a fan of bisexual actor Lucas Cartwright and his cable detective show, Harrow’s Eyes. So when Toby’s invited to a taping of the show, he can hardly wait. Too bad the hunky actor has a girlfriend.

Lucas was charmed by Toby when he originally met the man at the hospital during his brother’s accident. When he breaks up with his girlfriend shortly after Toby visits the set of his show, Lucas begins to romance him.

With concerns over Lucas’s career and Toby’s dancing for other men, can the hot actor and the sexy stripper find happiness in each other’s arms?