Bøger af Cecilia Tan

Daron's Guitar Chronicles: Omnibus Edition collects chapters 1-201 of the popular web serial (volumes 1-3 in ebook form), and includes some special bonus material. DGC tells the story of Daron Marks, a young guitarist trying to make it in the 1980s. It's a tale of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" set at the height of AIDS hysteria, the era of "Just Say No (to drugs)", and when corporations kept a tight rein on musical genres and styles, before the "alternative rock" revolution. Daron is gay and is fighting internalized homophobia as well as resistance from the mainstream. After leaving home on a music scholarship, then leaving music school for the club stages of Boston, can Daron find the acceptance and love he needs, and the fame he wants? The omnibus paperback is over 300 pages of rock and roll diary, covering Daron's adventures from 1986 through spring 1989. Also included are a "bonus" article from the website (a feature magazine interview with the band), and two "scrapbook" pages of clippings never before seen by web readers and available only in the paperback.

What's a young, gay guitarist to do when his father's a homophobic jerk who might be embezzling from the band and his lead singer can't decide which he wants more, control of the band or love? Sex, drugs, and rock and roll... if only it were that simple. Collecting chapters 206 through 388 of the award-winning web serial, this second omnibus of Daron's Guitar Chronicles follows Daron and the band Moondog Three all over North America as they take part in a major arena tour. It's summer 1989 and Daron and Ziggy have settled into a precarious working balance; Ziggy has agreed not to push things, to give Daron some space. Plenty of creative energy is still flowing back and forth between them, though, and really, how much space is there to spare with everyone in the same tour bus for two months? Plus trouble awaits on the road: clashes with opening bands, encounters with odd strangers, the dangers of excess, a reunion with an old family member... A lot can happen in two months. This omnibus paperback includes several bonus features, including three pages of never-before-seen "clippings" of band press and two graphical timelines matching the events before and during DGC with historical events and significant moments in pop culture, gay rights, and American history. Praise from readers: "Daron's story is a visceral, modern, immediate sort of experience." "I get let in to Daron's world so much each book that I feel like I know him face-to-face. I feel like I can begin to read his thoughts like a friend that I've known years." "The author has a way of making you feel that you are in the room, or perhaps, playing the guitar on stage yourself, that I have not experienced reading any other book. I can feel Ziggy applying my eyeliner as I experience Daron's prepping for a concert." "The love story is there-the tension and rise and fall of drama between Ziggy and Daron is gorgeously, deftly maintained throughout. But there's more than that, and while I can't wait to see what happens next in this insane, wonderful romance... I also started looking into picking up my bass and starting to play some music again."

After the disastrous end to Moondog Three's summer tour, Daron Marks finds himself on the West Coast as his life and career take a left turn. Ziggy's in rehab and Daron's lost. His explorations of his music and his heart take him across uncharted territory: a new relationship, a tour of Asia and Australia, and even an unplanned sojourn to Spain. The 1980s comes to an end and Daron returns to Boston a little older, a little wiser, but is he any better prepared for a reunion with Ziggy than he was at the start? In their time apart, Ziggy's grown and changed, too, and he has plans for the future that Daron may not be ready for. This omnibus edition includes chapters 389 through 582 of Daron's Guitar Chronicles, including the entirety of "Ziggy's Diary."

What happens when your stalker can enter your dreams? Ever since she foresaw the death of her parents, Wren has suppressed her latent psychic abilities. Avoiding strong emotions, Wren leads a placid but lonely life until her quiet is shattered by her sister Abby going missing... and the private investigator searching for her. Derek Chapman isn't what Wren expects. He's young, handsome, and immediately protective of her. Wren is attracted to him right away, but fears that deepening any connection with Derek-emotional, spiritual, or sexual-will open the floodgates locked in her mind. A mystery man appears in Wren's dreams, dealing pain and pleasure. Is Wren's subconscious warning her away from Derek, or longing for him? When the search for Abby leads to a secret sex club, it seems fate is pulling Wren into Derek's arms, whether she is ready or not. PRAISE FOR MIND GAMES: "Tan has written a truly engrossing and all out hot story that twists the norm into something totally unexpected... It's great. You'll be riveted to your seat until you finish the story." -- Roxane Rhoads, reviewed in Fangtastic Books (author of Paranormal Pleasures) "Prepare yourself to be blown away. Reading this book will draw you into a world of telepathy and mental control that will change any prior beliefs you had in such abilities. Wren and Derek are a couple that are aligned in ways that are unheard of. To say they clicked is an understatement. The plot is suspenseful and gripping. The reader is taken along a path with twists and turns and unexpected events that lead to a stunning conclusion. Ms. Tan weaves a wonderful story of love, risk and leaps of faith that are unparalleled in the world of romantic suspense." -- You Gotta Read Reviews ""Tan writes with her usual melodic prose combining engaging characters with a deftly plotted treat for the senses." --Patricia's Vampire Notes "Mind Games is brisk, fast-paced, ironic and completely sexy. The writing is crisp and concise with characters any reader can easily identify with. The point of view never jumps, and the scenes are well described and packed with delicious adjectives. Writing premonitions, visions or even telepathy is a challenge for any author while maintaining the story flow and not confusing the reader. Mind Games pulls this off beautifully. There is never any uncertainty for the reader and I must award the author "TWO THUMBS" way up on a job well done!" --Whipped Cream reviews, 5 cherries "Ms. Tan is going to blow readers away with Mind Games! Superb from beginning to end, I discovered new faith in the paranormal erotica genre. ... Fans of Ms. Tan's erotica will rejoice at her venture into the paranormal world. This was such a treat for me... I certainly hope this won't be Ms. Tan's only foray into the paranormal world because Mind Games is definitely an all out hit!" --Manic Readers Reviews "Cecilia Tan brings together love, suspense, and scorching sex in a story well worth reading. I would love to read a sequel to see what more trouble Wren and Derek can get into." --Paranormal Romance Reviews

"Tan's collection of stories is a symphony of lust: queer desire, heartbreak, power, surrender, and a dulcet submersion into the inner ache of wanting." --Sinclair Sexsmith, author of the Sugarbutch Chronicles From the award-winning writer and erotica pioneer, Cecilia Tan, comes a collection of her queerest and most personal erotic stories, Bent for Leather. Published to coincide with her keynote speech at International Ms. Leather and Bootblack in 2023, an event that was postponed three years because of the pandemic, Bent for Leather collects stories that span nearly 30 years, many of which originally appeared in publications such as the groundbreaking lesbian erotica magazine, On Our Backs, or the recent Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year (Vol 7) anthology. Coming from the pen of a kinky bisexual writer, these stories feature many characters who are butches, androgynes, or bois, and whose labels--or their lovers--may be nonbinary, or transmasculine, or bigender. All are sizzlingly erotic, exploring the deepest desires of the characters, what it takes to satisfy them, and just what makes them Bent for Leather. "I jumped into the world of BDSM role play in my twenties, and I quickly found that I could be a girl, boy, maid, slave, or puppy and that none of these roles actually depended on my gender or physical body. All they depended on was the story that my play partners and I were creating together. So I guess it's no surprise that these reflections of my inner self have come out in my erotic stories. My brain has always been my biggest sex organ, and storytelling and fantasy have always been my biggest kinks." --From the Introduction by Cecilia Tan

""Cecilia Tan has written a Yankee Doodle Dandy of a book. The reader is taken through the dramatic ebb and flow of the 50 greatest Yankee games. We learn a lot about the team from the Bronx in this fact-filled, entertainingly written opus. Should be required reading for all fans of the New York Yankees.""--Harvey Frommer, author of A YANKEE CENTURY and THE NEW YORK YANKEE ENCYCLOPEDIAFrom Opening Day in 1903, when the Highlanders--soon to be called Yankees by headline and sports writers alike--first took the field, to the tension-filled 2003 pennant race with the Red Sox, Yankee fans of all ages have witnessed history in the making time and time again. Now, this unique tribute brings to life the 50 greatest Yankee games of all time, taking you back to games so unforgettable, if you weren't there, you'll wish you were.From the Yankees' first World Series to the pennant race that pitted Joe DiMaggio against Ted Williams to the Bucky Dent home run game, you'll have the best seat in the stadium as you experience all the excitement and drama of the Yankees' best (and sometimes worst) moments. You'll also hear from legendary players such as Yogi Berra, Ryne Duren, Dwight Gooden, Reggie Jackson, Don Mattingly, Willie Randolph, and many more as they share their personal recollections.Featuring fascinating anecdotes, box scores, and vintage photographs, The 50 Greatest Yankee Games is the perfect book for every Yankee fan and anyone who cherishes the game.

"e;Cecilia Tan has written a Yankee Doodle Dandy of a book. The reader is taken through the dramatic ebb and flow of the 50 greatest Yankee games. We learn a lot about the team from the Bronx in this fact-filled, entertainingly written opus. Should be required reading for all fans of the New York Yankees."e; --Harvey Frommer, author of A Yankee Century and The New York Yankee EncyclopediaEvery Yankee fan has a memory they will never forget or a game they wish they had seen. Covering an entire century of New York Yankees baseball, The 50 Greatest Yankee Games brings together the best (and sometimes worst) moments experienced by the most successful sports franchise on the planet. You'll be there as:* Babe Ruth performs the most debated gesture in sports history* Joe DiMaggio reaches one milestone on his way to another* "e;The Wild Man"e; tames the Dodgers, but the Bombers fail to score* Bobby Murcer delivers the game-winning hit just hours after delivering the eulogy at Thurman Munson's funeral* Dave Righetti throws his no-hitter against the Red Sox* Don Mattingly shines, but Seattle savors the day* Derek Jeter saves the game and the season with a "e;shovel pass"e;From the Yankees' first World Series to the pennant race that pitted Joe DiMaggio against Ted Williams to the Bucky Dent home run game, you'll have the best seat in the stadium as you experience all the excitement and drama. Featuring fascinating anecdotes and vintage photographs, The 50 Greatest Yankee Games is the perfect book for every Yankee fan and anyone who cherishes the game."e;Tan does a fine job choosing the most important contests from 100 seasons of Yankee baseball and recounting them in a gripping style . . . developing entertaining, dramatic story lines."e;--Publisher's Weekly