Today I'm hosting a Spotlight & Giveaway with Author Kevin Klehr and his 'Drama Queens'...
"Welcome to my little corner of the web. Would you like a cup of tea? Coffee, perhaps? Just settle in and do whatever feels natural as you visit me."
"My name is Kevin Klehr and this is my author site, currently posting the latest information on the re-release of my first novel, Drama Queens with Love Scenes, and the first release of its sequel, Drama Queens and Adult Themes, through Wilde City Press. Reviews of the books in the series can be read here."
Kevin lives with his long-term partner in their humble apartment (affectionately named Sabrina), in Australia’s own ‘Emerald City,’ Sydney.
From an early age Kevin had a passion for writing, jotting down stories and plays until it came time to confront puberty. After dealing with pimple creams and facial hair, Kevin didn’t pick up a pen again until he was in his thirties. His handwritten manuscript was being committed to paper when his social circumstances changed, giving him no time to write. Concerned, his partner, Warren, snuck the notebook out to a friend who in turn came back and demanded Kevin finish his novel. It wasn’t long before Kevin’s active imagination was let loose again.Kevin’s first novel, Drama Queens with Love Scenes, has been relaunched via Wilde City Press along with the sequel, Drama Queens with Adult Themes.
Kevin is currently working on the third in the series, Drama Queens and Devilish Schemes, and a romance novella, Nathan and the New Yorker.
Book 1, Drama Queens with Love Scenes
Close friends Allan and Warwick are dead. They're not crazy about the idea so to help them deal with this dilemma are Samantha, a blond bombshell from the 1950s, and Guy, an insecure angel.
They are soon drawn into the world of theatre - Afterlife style, with all the bitchiness, back-stabbing and ego usually associated with the mortal world.
Allan also has a secret. He has a romantic crush on his friend, Warwick, but shortly after confiding in his new angel pal, his love interest falls for the cock-sure playwright, Pedro.
Not only does Allan have to win the heart of his companion, he also has to grapple with the faded memory of how he actually died.
Book 2, Drama Queens and Adult Themes...
Adam’s about to discover how much drama a mid-life crisis can be. He’s obsessed with Mannix, the nude model in his art class. But Adam has been married to Wade for nearly two decades, and they don’t have an open relationship.
Little do they know that Fabien, a warlock from the Afterlife, has secretly cast a spell of lust on Adam and his potential toy-boy.
As things begin to heat up, Adam’s guardian angel, Guy, steps in. But what’s the best way to save the relationship? Should Guy subdue Adam’s wandering passions or instigate a steamy threesome?
An excerpt from Drama Queens and Adult Themes...
"My darlings, listen to yourselves. You are one
of the most 'together' couples I know, gay or straight. But all it takes is
this little play-bunny to enter your lives and you both act like Pepé Le Pew
pining after what you can't have!"
This was the most stern she had ever been with us. She
loved us to death so I guess we were the last people on earth she wanted to see
hoodwinked by some wholesome-acting vixen.
Our friendship with Maude was based on openness from
day one. She cast us in a play she was work-shopping at the theater group, and
we were instantly drawn to her unapologetic spinster status. She took one day
at a time, appreciating her posse, never wanting to complicate her life with
just one companion. Wade seemed to study her like a poker player weighing up
his next move.
"I love you, Maude, but trust us, you've got the
situation wrong."
"Have I, Wade? You still know little about
him."
"We've met up with him a couple times."
"And tell me, boys, has there been any
flirting?" We didn't answer. "I rest my case." She opened the
pantry door where she'd stashed more bottles of red. "I think it will take
another few glasses for me to talk sense into you."
Before any debate could be entered into, she unscrewed
the top and poured. Although Wade expressed concern about driving home
inebriated, I welcomed the top-up, even if it was close to midnight with a work
day ahead. The crisp raspberry-like scent enticed our palettes.
"Right, my sweethearts, a little perspective.
After you met him, Adam, when did you next catch up?"
"We went for a drink that night."
"All three of you?"
"No," replied Wade. "I was at dance
class."
"Uh-huh. You chat. You like each other. Then who
contacts who?"
"We invite him around for dinner," I
answered.
"Quiet night?"
"Pretty quiet," said Wade. "We had
dinner, chilled out, then he had to go home to his flatmate as something was
wrong."
"Uh-huh. What happened?" Again, we didn't
answer. "You actually don't know, do you? You never thought to ask. Are
you actually sure this guy has a flatmate, or is it a boyfriend?"
I searched my wine glass for an answer. No mystic
visions appeared. Now I knew I was tipsy. Thankfully, Wade was my designated
driver.
"And do you get the feeling he might be
interested in one of you, more than the other?"
"Oh definitely not," Wade said. Like me, he
also studied his glass for an answer. "He's taken an interest in both of
us, and yes, now that I hear myself say it, it is a bit bizarre, but trust me,
Maude, there is no ulterior motive."
"Maude," I added, "I appreciate your
concern, but trust us, there's nothing sinister going on here. Just a bit of
mutual infatuation, nothing more, nothing less. We're grown men. We're not
about to do anything foolish."
"Adam, we've all witnessed too many couples split
up when a touch of spice was added, as you know. I'm determined not to see the
same thing happen to my closest buddies. Besides, the politics of who to invite
to what occasion is something I don't want to go through again."
"Yeah, I know what you mean," I added,
"but… "
"Remember
when I told you about the time I accompanied Jean and Simon to the circus and
witnessed the trapeze artist flirt with Simon. They ended up running away
together to live on a farm, while Jean took on the arduous hobby of stalking.
First the letters, then the phone calls, followed by those crazy ticking gifts.
I don't want to be meat in the sandwich again, and I'm determined not to see my boys split up."
Well, I know I'm intrigued by this world of Drama Queens, how about you? Thanks for stopping by today Kevin and sharing your stories with us. Be sure to enter the giveaway below from the Author for a $20 Amazon e-gift card.
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I enjoyed reading the excerpts and the book covers are really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback Shirley Ann. The artwork is done by their very talented graphic artist, Adrian.
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