I have just finished reading Blind Fall. It’s the latest by Christopher Rice. I have read all his books. I am such a good gay like that. He is gay after all, as well as Anne Rice’s kid. Actually, all that aside he has become one of my favorite authors, and I was looking forward to reading this one. I have to admit it started slow. I feel like Randy Jackson right now, but yo yo dawg, check it out, it was kinda weird for me in the beginning. I think that this story was more of a stretch, I mean in my opinion it had to be difficult for a gay man to create and bring to life a straight Marine character. Luckily, the weirdness in the beginning faded fast and I got completely hooked on the story. As I tend to do if I like the book. It is not uncommon for me to finish a good book in one or two sittings. I think I read this one in three. That’s still a very good book. In the end I was sobbing too. But I won’t give away plot. I suck at that and will ruin it somehow…. How’s about the Barnes & Noble synopsis?

From three-time New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice—whose novels have been called “bold and ambitious” by The New York Times, “chillingly perverse” by USA Today, and “shocking, sexy…intricate” by Glamour—comes this startling psychological thriller about an Iraq War vet who seeks redemption and revenge when a fellow Marine he failed to protect during the war is brutally murdered.
John Houck became a Marine to become a hero. But his life changed when he failed to notice an explosive device that ended up maiming the captain of his Force Recon Company, a respected Marine who nearly sacrificed himself to save John’s life.
Home from Iraq, John pays a visit to his former captain, only to discover the captain has been gruesomely murdered. John pursues a strange man he sees running from the scene, but he discovers that Alex Martin is not the murderer. Alex is, in fact, the former captain’s secret male lover and the killer’s intended next victim.

All in all this book carries the dp.com seal of approval. It’s a good read. A good story. And it approaches the gay subject matter from a perspective that I feel many readers (regardless of their own orientation) can relate to if they maintain an open mind.

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daniel · the wee hours · 2 comments · ping it

Last night, and actually the night before I went up to bed a bit early. To read. I have gotten it into my head that I want to read more. I love books and reading and all that junk. So anyway, I figured I’d do a bit of reading before bed. A bit. As in some. Right. Now I remember why I don’t read too often anymore. I cannot stop. I get a book I like, and I read it till it’s done. I was actually up until 2 in the morning reading! Two! Sure, I am closing all weekend, but I really do not need to be up until 2. Because then I sleep in too long and miss out on anything (gym) else (gym) I need (gym) to be doing (gym).

This book I am reading has over 600 pages. I am already more than halfway done. I’ve had it for 3 days. It kills me to put it down. Is reading supposed to be like that?

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daniel · lunch time · say it · ping it

Looks like the other half of my favorite gay power couple has a book in the works! Go Lance! I can’t even wait… Maybe I can send him an email and ask to read the manuscript? Like a test reader? You think he reads email from strangers? I mean, I am not a total stranger. I have a blog. I am internet famous after all. I even have a tee shirt that says so…

EDIT: Did they split again? More rumors? Aie, you boys! Stop toying with me.

EDIT: From what I’ve Googled it was a while ago and Lance even confirmed. Now that I think about it, I think I knew but thought it was just another rumor.

*mourns*

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daniel · mid-morning · 3 comments · ping it

from the motorola SLVR.

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daniel · mid-afternoon · 2 comments · ping it