M.A. Church: In the Spotlight

Hey everyone! Today I have Michael Mandrake visiting with me! So come on it, have a seat, and check out the interesting books I'm going to spotlight today. :)

Pictured David Taylor model for Jude

MM: Greetings fans, thanks to M.A. Church for having me!

Jude. Ahem (Clears throat)

MM: And, erm, my guest today is the character from my vampire book, The Power of Muse and Inspiration, Jude the Vampire.

(Applause from audience)

Jude: (Waives his hand, shifts on the couch) Ah thank you, thank you. Wow, this is great to be on display like this. A little bright in here though.

MM: I asked the guy to turn them down a little.

Jude: Well it appears, its… (gets dimmer on stage) Ah that’s better. I think you should’ve let me tell him before the show. (Opens mouth, shows fangs)

(Crowd gasps)

MM: Right, oohhkay, so Jude, tell us a little about yourself.

Jude: Well, I’m a vampire of old, not one of those sparkly things that appear on that wretched movie, Twilight. My turning happened almost two hundred eighty five years ago in Old England when I’d been teased in school by the local boys for liking other boys. No one likes to be made fun of right?

MM: Right, and your maker…

Jude: Yes, Thaddeus, who I left quite early. In my tenure as his “chile” At the time it seemed like the best decision, now I know for sure it was. I wouldn’t have met William if I’d stayed with him.

MM: Yes and how is the young writer who hates my guts? *grins*

(Audience laughs)

Jude: Nah, he doesn’t. He’s just very competitive with his writing. To him it’s like a contest.

MM: One that he relishes in obviously.

Jude: Yes, he likes the thrill of seeing his books in the top five, or rather at the top. I must say lately he’s felt even more inspired. (grins wickedly)

MM: Oh yeah, I bet. Tell us a little about the story?

Jude: Right, I’m a vampire who thrives on inspiration from my lover as well as the blood of humans. Because I left Thaddeus so early in our relationship, the powers that be cursed me. Every kill I make, I inherit something from that person. Whether it be something physical, knowledge…

MM: Tattoos. (Points to Judes’ bare arms.)

Jude: Ah right. Well some are for that, others I did. Again, I don’t sparkle.

(Crowd chuckles)

MM: Thank goodness you don’t. Tell me, what is the biggest misconception about vampires?

Jude: That we don’t fall in love. I’ve done that several times, only this particular instance I’ve found a mate more than suitable for me.

MM: I suppose that’s right. What about that they don’t like light, or…

Jude: Really depends on the strength. I’m still gaining mine. The leaders of the council are hopefully showing me favor now since I’m content with my existence. Maybe we should talk about another book.

MM: Perhaps… (smiles) Lastly, tell the audience, if vampires were to exist, would they stay in the shadows or be amongst the people?

Jude: I’d say be with humans. Maybe we could find away to be crime fighters or something, I don’t know. Again, something you and William can come up with for the next literary work.

MM: (chuckles) We’ll look at that. Alright, this has been fun. Thank you Jude for stopping by.

(Audience applauds)

Jude: Thank you Michael. By the way William might like a word with you later. (Cocks eyebrow)

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Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM8R28oMUho

Blurb: No such thing as vampires!

William Chatterley is an up and coming author looking for a partner after many dead end dates. Finally, he believes he’s found a suitable mate in Andrew and they see one another.

The vampire Jude is weak from being without love in his life. When he sees the author, he desires him right away but his companion is a stumbling block.

How will he get passed it and when he does, will the mortal want to be his partner? What will he choose? Will Jude convince him to become his eternal lover?

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Blurb: Over fifty doesn’t mean too old to find love.

London Davies desires a man to take care of and despite the advances of his former lover and partner James, he pushes on to search for another to make him turn in his bachelor badge.

Brandon McFerry has been abused and scarred for the duration of his life. His only saving grace is his talent with the paintbrush. Although he hasn’t made his big break in the industry, he pushes on in hopes that one of his paintings will capture the attention of his obsession: London Davies

This is a romance. The kind that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside with some hot smexy sex thrown in. An emotional story between two men of different backgrounds searching for the same happy ever after ending!

Here is an Excerpt!

Brandon and London sat on the couch together as the artist spoke at length about the methods he’d used during the creation of the painting. To Brandon, the object of his desire seemed very interested in everything he’d said. He hoped he didn’t bore him with his babbling. The last thing he wanted to do was make the man tire of him too quickly.

London poured some more of the Cristal into both glasses. He handed the flute back to Brandon. They’d finished half the bottle but for whatever reason, Brandon still felt nervous. He took it and tried his best not to spill it, his hand trembling slightly. “Um thank you.” He sipped a little from the glass.

“You’re welcome.” London lightly smacked Brandon on his kneecap. “Love, chill out, yeah? We’re here just having drinks. Relax.”

Brandon nodded and lay back against the cushions. How could he relax knowing he sat beside the man of his dreams? He took a whiff of London’s manly scent. A mixture of cologne and after-shave, as strong as he’d expected. When it infiltrated his nostrils, he felt himself hardening under the slacks. The goose bumps became rocks on his flesh. He was perspiring a little; he hoped his desired one wouldn’t notice. “I’m tryin’, it’s just...” Brandon bit his lip and set the glass on the coffee table in front of him. “Well, I’ve admired you for such a long time, London, and I... This is really a thrill for me.”

London chuckled and moved closer to Brandon. He took the artist’s palm into his. “I get that, but I’m just a man, like any other. I don’t walk on water. No second coming here, love.”

To Brandon McFerry, he did. London had captivated him for years and now his dreams about being on this sofa with him in private had come true. Deep down he wished he could take London into his arms and kiss him feverishly. He’d envisioned a moment like that too, but he refrained. They had just met. “I know,” he sighed and placed a hand on top of London’s. “Tell me. You really like the painting?”

“I do.” London placed an arm around the younger man’s shoulder. “In fact, it resembles a work of art I have at home. I’d love to take you there to see it tonight.”

Brandon looked at the owner with widened eyes.

Did he just say...?

Brandon thought he just heard London say he wanted him to see a painting he had back at his house.

Could it be? Could the man he’d seemingly desired forever be in possession of a work of art that belonged to him? “I… um.” He swallowed hard. “You want me to accompany you home, tonight?”

London held onto him a little tighter. “Yes, I, I hope that isn’t too forward, it’s just... I really do like you and I’d love to see if that painting is yours. Forgive me for moving too quickly but...”

“No, no, not at all I’m just a bit taken aback by this. I’d love to go, though.”

“Good. Then, if you don’t mind, I’d like you to be my date for the rest of the evening. If it weren’t opening night, I’d certainly just ask James to take over but, since it’s a big event…”

“Yes, yes, I understand. I have no issue with staying here late with you.”

He really didn’t. There was nowhere he’d rather be than here with London and to him, the owner wasn’t moving too fast at all. Just right in his eyes.

“Great, now.” London poured the last two glasses of the expensive beverage. “Let’s finish this off, shall we? Then we’ll go out amongst the people.”

Damn.

Seeing London pour yet another glass of the champagne made Brandon wince. Truthfully, he’d already felt the effects after two glasses coming on quickly and he wished he didn’t have to drink anymore. However, he wondered if he refused London would that upset him. He took the glass. “Thank you very much.”

“And thank you again for the painting as well as your presence this night.” London toasted with Brandon, clinking their glasses together, before he drank the contents.

The painter nodded and did the same, hoping he’d be able to stay up for the duration of this evening.

I have to make a good impression on him if I want a chance at being part of his life.

Once they’d finished drinking the expensive bubbly, London led Brandon by the hand, back out to the main area. The hold London had on Brandon made his head swim, along with the wine.

He just couldn’t believe this. Him, Brandon McFerry, on the arm of London Davies, powerful businessman and owner of the new club, Fantasia. Many of his friends, especially Tyler, had told him to not get so wrapped up in this man, but how could he not? Even though he didn’t know much about the man, he’d long ago fallen in love with him from afar, and the fact that London expressed some interest in him made him happier that he’d never given up his dream of meeting him.

BIO: Michael Mandrake is the gay male muse of author Sharita Lira who enjoys writing stories of everyday men in love in regular settings as well as extrordinary. Michael’s latest book True Meaning of Love is a self pubbed publication now availiable at Amazon and other online retailers. Please visit A Gay Man in a Females Body for more info.

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