What do authors do when human rights are being threatened? They contribute to an anthology where all the proceeds will be donated to the ACLU.
It’s hard to believe that in 2025, we’re still fighting this fight that we’ve fought for so long and so hard. But we are. And we’ll keep fighting. Because that’s all we can do when those in power what to negate our existence, shove us into boxes, or closets, and tell us we can’t live the way we want. It’s heartbreaking. Soul crushing. But still we persist.
The authors, and editors, at JMS Books got together, wrote some stuff, donated our time and our stories, so that we could bring you the Love is Free anthology. As mentioned, all proceeds of the book will be donated to the ACLU so that those in a position to can keep challenging the unjust bills and laws that are being put forth.
This is a collection of over 50 stories that show love in all it’s forms. If you can, grab a copy, enjoy the stories, and know that you’re helping to fight against injustices.
You can get it here from the publisher or from Amazon. The other usual places will be coming along soon. So keep an eye out! And thank you for your continued support.
Well, 2024 is officially coming to a close. And it’s been a heck of a year! I worked from home and so was able to write more, which was a boon to my soul. Here’s a quick recap!
Tia Fielding and I wrote and released the first two books in our Black Dog Inn series. Rebuilding Charlieand Renovating Law were labors of love. We love this world and characters we created. It’s got all the good small town feels, some heavy themes, but a lot of love and joy and fun too. Restoring Felix is up next and we hope to have it out in the beginning of next year!
In July, I released another book in the Landry’s Fall series, for JMS Books’ anniversary. Falling in a Fortnight took a while to get started, but once I got rolling, I was able to crank it out. Jay has been around for a while, if you’ve read the other books in the series. He first showed up in Twas the Play Before Christmas and ever since, I’ve been wanting to write his tale. He also made an appearance in last year’s As Luck Would Have It, and in turn, Kyle is a side character in Jay’s story. It’s got more of those small town feels, a healthy dose of BDSM, and two men falling in love quickly and easily. When it’s right, it’s right! Like all Landry’s Fall books, there’s no need to all of them or read in order to get the whole story, but if you choose to, you’ll see plenty of cameos!
And to round out the year, I released my holiday novel Home for the Hawley-Daze. I love holiday stories, and punny title aside, it’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever written. Something about these two just hit home for me. Once again, I set it in a small town (catching a theme here?). Hickory Hollow is vaguely based on the region where I spent a great deal of my childhood and absolutely loved writing it. So much so, I accidentally created a series. That should come as no surprise to anyone who has been following along. I love series. I love to read them and I love to write them. Hickory Hollow is quite a town and I can’t wait to revisit it. Barrett and Morgan are adorable, and with holiday shenanigans as a backdrop, they fall in love. And Barrett finds his home.
So what am I planning for 2025?
Well, as I mentioned, Tia and I will be releasing the next book in the Black Dog Inn series. We also have thoughts about a new series we are planning on hashing out, so look for more from this writing duo!
As for my solo work, I’m definitely diving into to Hickory Hollow again. I have a rough idea for 3 more books. If you’ve ready Home for the Hawley-Daze, you might be able to guess who is up next. Any guessing on who else will be getting books?
Other than that, we’ll see where the muse takes me!
I also have a short story in a charity anthology called Love is Free that will be coming out in January! All proceeds are going to the ACLU. With the US in the state it’s in, and what may be coming, we need to keep fighting for equality for all. I’ll post links when they’re available. Definitely check it out.
Here’s wishing you a healthy and happy New Year! Remember to take care of yourself.
Kris T. Bethke--Author of M/M Romance 