#judesierra

[novelnoviceya]

"The thing about shadows is: the faster you run, the faster they chase you ..." 💙 SHADOWS YOU LEFT by @judemsierra and @taysalion is live NOW! It's a beautiful and lustful story featuring a broken cage fighter and a tender tattoo artist. Make sure you snag your copy today! . . ERIK The white picket fence. The happily-ever-after. That life was never meant for him. For years he's been bouncing from city to city—from one cage fight to another. That's his outlet. That's pain Erik can control. But in Seattle, everything changed. River's an artist. He's a pretty boy. He does yoga. Someone so soft shouldn't be intrigued by Erik's rough edges. . . RIVER His life was quiet. He had a simple routine. Designing tattoos, avoiding drama. Well, mostly. Then Erik comes along—scarred and dangerous, shrouded in mystery. A mystery River can't resist trying to solve. Maybe a secret as dark as his own. Neither of them expected a relationship so complicated, so intense. Neither of them expected...each other. Erik and River are both trying to escape a shadowed past. But the thing about shadows is: the faster you run, the faster they chase you. . . #judesierra #taylorbrooke #mmromance #availablenow #bookstagram #inkstagramtours @inkslingerpr #booksofig #romancereads #romancereader #ireadromance #booklover #onmyereader #ebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxui_VMgguU/?igshid=10cbkvezal8rv

[hopefuldreamerpatrol]

The thing about shadows is: the faster you run, the faster they chase you... SHADOWS YOU LEFT by @judemsierra and @taysalion is live NOW! It's a beautiful and lustful story featuring a broken cage fighter and a tender tattoo artist. Make sure you snag your copy today! ERIK The white picket fence. The happily-ever-after. That life was never meant for him. For years he's been bouncing from city to city—from one cage fight to another. That's his outlet. That's pain Erik can control. But in Seattle, everything changed. River's an artist. He's a pretty boy. He does yoga. Someone so soft shouldn't be intrigued by Erik's rough edges. RIVER His life was quiet. He had a simple routine. Designing tattoos, avoiding drama. Well, mostly. Then Erik comes along—scarred and dangerous, shrouded in mystery. A mystery River can't resist trying to solve. Maybe a secret as dark as his own. Neither of them expected a relationship so complicated, so intense. Neither of them expected...each other. Erik and River are both trying to escape a shadowed past. But the thing about shadows is: the faster you run, the faster they chase you. #judesierra #taylorbrooke #mmromance #availablenow #bookstagram #inkstagramtours @inkslingerpr #booksofig #romancereads #romancereader #ireadromance #booklover https://www.instagram.com/p/BxlwpDYHCwb/?igshid=mp421eqqcscu

[interludepress]

Now Available: And Always Coming Back by Jude Sierra

At first, David and Evan found a silver lining to quarantine in togetherness. But as the months wore on, the novelty wore off. At the seven-month marker, David broke down—but not because of what was happening outside. Recognizing that loneliness could wield power even when you’re not alone, David and Evan commit to rediscovering the silver that lines togetherness.

From the author of IDLEWILD and A TINY PIECE OF SOMETHING GREATER is part three of our Come What May month of short stories, AND ALWAYS COMING BACK.

“This story packs so much emotion into a short space. David and Evan's relationship feels like the eye of a storm--there's nothing but safety and love, despite the danger and uncertainty outside." — bestselling author Cat Sebastian

"Jude Sierra's ‘And Always Coming Back’ is a beautiful and tender rediscovery of love and partnership." — Roan Parrish, author of Best Laid Plans

Price: $1.99 multi-format ebook Pages/Word Count: 6,000 ISBN:  978-1-951954-09-3 Cover design by C.B. Messer.

About the Author

Jude Sierra is a Latinx poet, author, academic and mother working toward her PhD in Writing and Rhetoric, looking at the intersections of Queer, Feminist and Pop Culture Studies. Her novels include A Tiny Piece of Something Greater (Foreword INDIES Finalist, 2019), What it Takes (Starred Review, Publishers Weekly), and Idlewild, a contemporary LGBTQ romance set in Detroit’s renaissance which was named one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2016.

Website: judesierra.com  Twitter: @judesierra Instagram: @judemsierra

Available now: IP Web Store, Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo.

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[julianwinters]

🏳️‍🌈 COMING 2018: A Tiny Piece of Something Greater by Jude Sierra

After moving to Key Largo to make a fresh start, Reid Watsford meets Joaquim, a dive shop intern looking for adventure. As their relationship develops, they both must learn how to navigate Reid’s secrets, and a past he can’t quite escape.

Learn all about Jude Sierra’s upcoming release and all the LGBTQ+ books coming from @interludepress in 2018!

Follow Jude: @judesierra | Twitter | Instagram

[lilyvandersteen]

My Goodreads Review of Idlewild by Jude Sierra

Idlewild, by @judesierra

Oh wow, I loved this book! The two protagonists couldn't seem more different, at first. Asher is so wrapped up in grief that he's practically frozen, and Tyler is a sweet and enthusiastic ray of sunshine. But as the story progresses, you see that they're more alike than you'd have thought. Feeling things so deeply, both of them. Very kind and compassionate and always putting others first. But also immensely scared to put themselves out there, to acknowledge what they want and grab it with both hands. This story will sweep you away at once, and it won't just feel like you're reading about Idlewild, you'll BE there. You'll be able to hear the background murmurs and the tinkling of glasses and silverware, to smell and almost taste the cider and the muffins and the caramel apples, and to see Claudia eye-roll at Asher and Tyler, exasperated but fond. And much like Tyler, you'll love it so much at Idlewild you'll never want to leave.

[kanadabiscuits]

A little love for Idlewild...

So it turns out that the flight from Heathrow to Halifax is--with breaks for coffee and meals--exactly long enough to start, fall into, fall in love with, and finish with a happy sigh, Idlewild by @judesierra​.

I am always captivated by this author’s way with, not just language, but her way of conveying place and atmosphere in a way that doesn’t merely set the scene and give her characters a setting in which to interact, but also informs, gives complexity to, and heightens the emotional viewpoint of her characters (I still have such a vivid, almost tangible, memory of the treehouse in What It Takes and carry with me that sense of heart-plummeting devastation--oh the delicious agony of fictitious lovers!!-- over its painted over walls). And here in Idlewild, her newest book, Jude’s Detroit commanded my emotional investment nearly as much as did Asher and Tyler. I loved how the contrast of worlds, contrast of lives, and the dichotomous character of a city fuelled the deliciously drawn out dance of attraction between two men, and then breathed such amazing depth into their push-pull path to each other.

I have lots of thoughts swirling through my brain as I sit here, a little mushy-headed and jet-lagged but cozy in front the fire, but what stands out to me the most is that Jude Sierra’s books always leave me like this--content and happily wallowing in feels, with a head and heart full of the people who populate her worlds. 

There is a good reason why @judesierra​ has become one of my favourite authors in Interlude Press’ incredibly talented collection of authors, and I highly recommend this as a read, be it in stolen moments over coffee breaks, devoured chapters at a time before bed, or in one straight sitting. 

[curlykytta]

Fave books of 2017: What It Takes by @judesierra

“’This is where your heart beats happiest,’ Milo whispers. They’re nose to nose, hands clasped still. ‘And where yours does, mine does too....’”

[hazelandglasz]

so to that get to konow your writer thing I kinda want you to answer all of them but if you'd answer one or more of these I'd be mega-happy! (I just want to get to know you okay? You're maybe my favourite) 1,2, 7, 8, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23 or 25. Any of those really and I'll be eternally grateful but you don't have to of course

Oh you're the sweetest nonnie !!What about all of them?1. Is there a story you're holding off on writing for some reason?I have been holding onto a sci-fi story for as long as I can remember, but I have decided to write it in 2018 so we will see2. What work of yours, if any, are you the most embarrassed about existing?EurghI may (or may not)Have written (or not)A rather terrible Harry Potter ficWhich I never finished and shall remain burried in the underbelly of the Internet m'kay?7. When asked, are you embarrassed or enthusiastic to tell people that you write?Mostly in disbelief because I have a hard time wrapping my head around itBut really it's more on the enthusiastic side ;)8. Favorite genre to write?Well the only kind I've written so far, romance with a side of realistic fluff11. What aspect of your writing do you think has most improved since you started writing?I really don't know. I know that I am getting better with each written word, but I cannot pinpoint the most definite aspect16. Are there any characters who haunt you?Only the ones I haven't bring to the light yet18. Were there any works you read that affected you so much that it influenced your writing style? What were they?I try really hard not to let other stories influence my style, but if anything, reading stories such as the ones written by @judesierra or @carriepack or @authorcblee makes me want to get better in my own way21. What do you think when you read over your older work?Most of the time, i am still enthusiastic (the funny ones still make me giggle, honestly) because I only post the stories I felt good about -- none of that embarrassment about past works for me !23. Any obscure life experience that you feel have helped your writing?Clearly my four months internship in a conservation studio in Chicago, completely cut from French speakers, has helped me writing in English! Overall i feel like me being an introvert has helped me being observant of human reactions and emotions, and thus helped me being a writer of Characters 25. Copy/Paste a few sentences or a short paragraph that you're particularly proud ofRight on cue, Charly slides her hand in that spot at the top of his spine, pressing him closer to her.“I love you, Charly, because it’s the most natural thing in the world to do after breathing and drawing.”She kisses him softly, passionate and restrained. “But you don’t want to make love to me?” she asks in a whisper against his lips.“For me, this,” he replies, holding her even closer to his chest, “is making love already.”

[theredandwhitequeen]

Book 1 of the 50 book challenge. Idlewild by @judesierra. It was so good and had sad parts where Asher dealt with the grief of moving on after losing his husband years earlier and finding love again was so well done. I loved Tyler and Asher's love start to grow and they helped each other. I also liked Claudia and Tyler's mom because they seemed so real. I highly recommend it.

[kinziethings]

QUICK REVIEWS: May 2019

QUICK REVIEWS: May 2019 - short bits about #books by @taysalion @JudeSierra @LilyAuthor @Sally_Malcolm @anytasunday @robinroewriter

Sometimes I manage to fit in books that I just want to read rather than ones that I have been provided by a publisher. (Not that I’m complaining!) I think I will include some of my short reviews in a monthly post!

    Shadows You Left by Taylor Brooke & Jude Sierra:I came across this book on twitter as I follow one of the authors. This was a great book. It was passionate, thought-provoking,…

[rtbookreviews]

Cast your vote for the Best Book Cover of December! Take a look at Idlewild by @judesierra. Cast your vote on RTBookReviews.com.

[interludepress]

A big thank you to @bookish for including @cbmesser's lovely cover art for @JudeSierra's A TNY PIECE OF SOMETHING GREATER on this list! The Best Book Covers of 2018 https://www.bookish.com/articles/best-book-covers-2018/

[julianwinters]

Book Review: Idlewild

Jude Sierra | Twitter | Goodreads | @judesierra

Sometimes you unexpectedly find a book that reaches deep into your chest, grabs your heart, and gives it a few warm squeezes to remind you that yes books can touch us! They can pull on our heartstrings! And they can reach that once untouchable spot that connects us to what we're unsure of—if who we truly are as a person is knowable. Idlewild hits each of these points and more.

Jude Sierra touches all the right notes with this novel: dealing with grief, self-acceptance, love, pride, adversity, and diversity. And she manages to do it through characters that are relatable on levels I don't often see. The main character, Asher, is faced with rebuilding his life after grieving over the death of his husband. It's far from easy, as with anything revolving around death. His beginning struggles are painful, but he is very likable and layered in beautiful ways. And his ability to accept that he's flawed and is still learning is a great counterpart to a few other characters who haven't seen the depth of their flaws or struggle to look past their own fight. Asher's tenderness (while in the face of indifference) in dealing with his employee, and eventual love interest, Tyler is also wonderfully crafted. Sierra doesn't just hand you a romance and say, "Now enjoy your cake too." She makes the reader question and crave and root for these two characters to figure out their inner struggles in order to become something greater. Tyler is the real joy of this story. As a gay POC, it is rare that I read a character who I can relate to on such a raw level. On the surface, Tyler is cheery and optimistic, the perfect counterpart to Asher. But underneath that is a man I know too well—a young, gay, African American male who isn't macho but is slowly becoming comfortable with his softer, gentile spirit. Tyler is comfortable in his sexuality. He isn't the alpha male or "exotic" eye-candy POC character who is often misrepresented through speech or action. Instead, Tyler is vulnerable and flawed and struggling with the person he is to everyone else versus the person he is internally. "Tyler was an actor at almost every moment, a patchwork of personas, a chameleon and a bone-deep people-pleaser." This character description by Sierra brought me to tears. Why? Because Tyler is me, and to finally see a POC who reminds me of so many young, gay men I have encountered throughout my life is refreshing and heartbreaking. For once, I didn't feel alone in the person I am. I didn't feel weak because I wasn't dominant or rough or the typical broad-shouldered hero of so many romance novels. Another wonderful character is Malik, who encompasses so many traits of a man on a mission. A man who is fighting to be accepted and understood. Who wants others to hear his voice. To see his city, Detroit, the way he sees it. He is unaccepting of privilege and the uninformed people who pretend to understand his plight. It is, unfortunately, to his detriment at times, but Sierra takes a character who can easily be seen as an antagonist and fleshes him out to a scarred individual trying to grow into his adult-self. Along the way, Sierra also crafts some brilliant female characters in Tyler's mom and sisters, along with Claudia, a waitress at Asher's restaurant (the titular Idlewild) who has a sassy bite to her no-nonsense attitude. Each female character provides a strength that sometimes the male characters lack. They are independent individuals and remind me so much of the women who helped craft the person I am. At the heart of Sierra's great story is Detroit. Sierra paints the city I know from childhood, grimy and gray and hopeless, into a beautiful and gritty-without-ugly cityscape. She takes you through a journey of the rich history that is often overlooked due to Detroit's reputation. Sierra makes you root for the city's success! The romance between Tyler and Asher is a welcome treat. Yes, the difference in race and class and, at times, experience is there, but those are minor compared to the challenges they face from their pasts. It's clear from the start that this road will be as pot-hole riddled as Detroit's streets. But it's not without heart or joy or a bright, refreshing look at how love can be a teacher as well as a healer. Needless to say, Idlewild is a book that doesn't follow tropes or guidelines or even maps to a simple love story. In fact, it's a romance about life and Detroit as much as it is about Asher and Tyler ... and that alone makes it worth the read

[jaded-idealism]

strange socks

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[gloriouslokius]

I love socks! Here's a few of my favorites that I already own. #judesierra #sockoff