Category Archives: tam

tam’s guest post: to mate or not to mate

I was reading a story about mates, a GFY mate story (and I enjoy a good GFY story – mate or not) and I was thinking about the concept. I wish mates existed in real life. I’ve been married, he … Continue reading

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tam’s guest post: mission accomplished

Several times discussion of individual lube packets have arisen in various blogs (okay, Jenre’s and here, but that’s various enough for me). Many of us seem to be perusing our drug store condom aisle to see what types of lube … Continue reading

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tam’s guest post: toys for boys

Vibrators, dildos and cock rings, oh my. Are there enough in m/m romance? And why am I even thinking about this you ask? Umm, no comment. Anyway, I noticed that very rarely are there toys utilized in m/m romance books. … Continue reading

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tam’s guest post: pretty woman syndrome

A fairly common theme in m/m is the hooker with a heart of gold (or damaged psyche) who is “rescued” by his knight in shining armour and they head off into the sunset and live happily ever after. I’ll admit, … Continue reading

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maybe it’s still me, but…

… I’m interested in continuing yesterday’s topic and throwing a couple of things out there to see what you all think. Am I imagining things or is it the same two from yesterday?? Tam and Jen both raised an interesting … Continue reading

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tam’s guest post: ink, metal & guyliner

I said I would tell you more about the other “type” that catches my eye in m/m and here I am. Following my exposé on some favourite food books I decided to move on to my other love, guys with … Continue reading

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sharing the boy-love (the great yaoi swap part 2)

Okay, I contacted some of you by e-mail but I thought I’d get Kris to post stuff here so we can make sure no one is left out. I have the following books in my possession (along with The Back … Continue reading

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tam’s guest post: cooking up a storm

As I promised, in an effort to be less of a bitchy cow, I thought I’d bring up one of my favourite themes in m/m romance, the romance that involves food in some way. This can be restaurant owners, chefs … Continue reading

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the great yaoi swap

Don’t forget to… Keep an eye on the comments here for any updates about who has what, who’s finished, and where books are – or might be – heading off to next.

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tam’s guest post: open the damn door!!! and other small annoyances

Maybe it’s the cycle of the moon or maybe it’s PMS, but lately a couple of little things in m/m books are making me crazy. This is not related to plot holes big enough to drive a Winnebago through, nor … Continue reading

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