Lex Chase

Who Am I And What Do I Do?

Hello, Internet! I decided I should update this old post of who I am and what I do. So, here we go! My name is Lex Chase, and as you can tell by the rather superheroic sound of the name, you’re right that it’s a pseudonym. My real name is not horribly kept secret. In fact, people call me Lex and I wonder who they’re addressing. Please consult the visual aid to your left. That is indeed how you can identify me in public by my tri-color hair, and rather pimped out sunglasses. And to answer the burning question, no … Continue Reading →

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Chasing Sunrise Sees The Light

On November 19, 2013, Chasing Sunrise, Book I of the Darkmore Saga, has at long last been contracted for publication. As I posted on Facebook, after fifteen rejections sweet sixteen was the lucky number. Honestly? I’m still in shock that this is really happening. It was an impossibly long journey to get here, one that spans over twenty years. Instead of saving this story for a blog tour, I’m documenting it here. The Beginning… I was thirteen when I created the world of Darkmore. I make no secret I have bipolar disorder, and am an advocate that despite mental illness, … Continue Reading →

[GUEST POST] Charlie Cochet with The Impetuous Afflictions Blog Tour!

Johnnie here. Stop four is Mrs. Henley’s bakery. This is where I’ve been purchasing baked goodies for the last six years. Said goodies may or may not be used in the bribing of my fellow Hawthorne Manor residents. If Chance is reading this, they’re most certainly not used to bribe, but purchased and distributed to my family out of the goodness of my heart. Anyone who says otherwise is a rotten scoundrel. Next to Mrs. Whitmore–who makes the best homemade donuts, Mrs. Henley keeps our confectionery cravings well satisfied. Henry and I often end up there for tea and cake. … Continue Reading →

Half the World Away by Jessica Skye Davies

[GUEST POST] Jessica Skye Davies Takes Readers ‘Half the World Away’

First of all, I want to thank Lex for hosting me here today – which just so happens to be release day for Half the World Away!  To celebrate release day, I’m giving everybody a present – the Half the World Away soundtrack.  You can pull these up and enjoy while you read (or, you know, when you have to take a break from reading for things like… food?) Some writers talk about the music they listen to while writing or music that inspires their stories.  I generally avoid background noise while I’m working and it’s rare that I’ve had … Continue Reading →

GayRomLit 2013

GayRomLit 2013 AKA What Just Happened To Me?

I Came, I Saw, I Kicked Ass This year, I was lucky enough to go to my first ever GayRomLit Retreat in my second home of Atlanta, Georgia. To sum it up in one sentence? OMG IT WAS SO TOTALLY WICKED AWESOME! I was pretty nervous that no one was going to know who the hell I was. But I was okay with just going to have a good time. I was pleasantly surprised at my signing, people walked up to my table, and they may have not known my name, but they knew the Checkmate covers! I was just … Continue Reading →

[GUEST POST] H. Lewis-Foster And To Protect The Heir

Please welcome H. Lewis-Foster here today talking about her release To Protect The Heir! Thanks very much for having me on your blog, Lex—it’s a pleasure to be here! Well, it’s been a busy few months, as I’ve not only moved from one side of the country to the other—I know England’s not that big, but it was far enough!—there’s also been quite a flurry of writing activity. I haven’t had time to do much actual writing, but I have several short stories and my debut novel coming out soon. So I’ve been checking edits, writing blurbs and—the fun bit—getting … Continue Reading →

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Jen Williams’ Fantastic Adventure With “The Copper Promise”

Note From Lex: The following interview is one of the first I had done in 2012, and since then life has changed a lot for Jen Williams. I will let her explain in her own words. Update From Jen Williams: “Gosh, things have changed a bit since we did that interview, haven’t they? Um, as a bit of recap – I wrote the entire book in the end (4 parts, with Ghosts of the Citadel being the first part) and it was picked up by the marvellous Juliet Mushens, who works for The Agency Group. She then sold it to … Continue Reading →

"Play Me, I'm Yours" by Madison Parker from Harmony Ink

Madison Parker Tackles Bullying In “Play Me, I’m Yours”

Harmony Ink author Madison Parker claims that she is “an artist and a poet trapped in a mathematician’s brain.” Her recent young adult release “Play Me, I’m Yours” takes on effeminate male heroes, and faces the topic of bullying head on. As a math teacher and private tutor she has seen it all. Drawing From Experience In “Play Me, I’m Yours” Parker draws her inspiration from actions of her students in the class room and the effects of bullying first hand. She discusses the premise. “‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ is about a boy in search of love and acceptance,” she … Continue Reading →

Pawn Takes Rook: Cashing the Reality Check by Lex Chase

Pawn Takes Rook: Cashing The Reality Check Is Here!

At last! Checkmate #2 Pawn Takes Rook: Cashing the Reality Check is here! But, holy hell, let’s back up a second, because I have had a release day like you would not believe. Short version: Helped a woman live through a stroke, comforted a little boy who thought he was watching a woman die, saved a dog from a hot car, and nearly flipped my own car and killed myself. Got your attention now? Let Us Begin… My day began earlier than I wanted. Because I was up late reading the first half of Cashing the Reality Check, just to see … Continue Reading →

Checkmate #3 Gets The Greenlight!

Pawn Takes Rook Checkmate #3 Gets The Greenlight!

Hello Internet! I have very exciting news! I have gotten a contract for the final book in the Pawn Takes Rook saga, Checkmate #3 Pawn Takes Rook: Conventional Love! Just three days before the release of Checkmate #2 Pawn Takes Rook: Cashing the Reality Check! I also want to mention I’m over on Cate Ashwood’s Blog starting of the Cashing the Reality Check Blog Tour. I’m sharing my fanmixed score of the sounds of Axis City. There’s even a giveaway! At long last I have a Funny Contract Story. My story goes, the night before, I had a bit of … Continue Reading →