“Lovey Dovey Deep Thing” Is Available Now

(Happy Lucky Everything, #3)

A Deep Hearts YA publication

Senior year is just endless drama for Jayden.

From Jayden getting irritated with his mom’s scuzzy new boyfriend to the way Gracie flaunts her Christian superiority over Jayden any chance she gets, Jayden always finds life never goes his way. And when new complications come along like his estranged father re-entering the picture, and brings with him a shocking secret, things just get immeasurably worse.

But there is a bright spot in Jayden’s life. Or two, rather. Ollie and Geoff.

It started as a romance with Ollie but was upended when Geoff entered the picture. Now Jayden is faced with a problem—he likes both boys. A lot. When he’s with one boy, he’s always missing the other, and vice versa.

Could he talk both into a poly relationship? Or will he face losing one of them as a potential boyfriend?

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To Have Her and Hold Her | 1,333 Words

A self-publication

Roselyn is torn about a secret that she’s been keeping from Moira. Could the truth put their relationship in jeopardy?

This 1,333-word short story was published on Wattpad on February 14, 2017, and republished on the author’s website on November 11, 2023. It is the original lesbian version of “To Have Him and Hold Him” by JMS Books.
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“Touchy Feely Sweet Thing” Is Available Now

(Happy Lucky Everything, #2)

A Deep Hearts YA publication

Jayden has dropped his ex, Kail, but he deserved it, even if it leaves Jayden feeling lonely. His bestie, Sasha, is going out of state for college next year, creating a countdown for the end of their friendship. Ollie continues to capture Jayden’s heart, but that boy isn’t around much these days. Gracie, a Christian extremist with a hate-on for Jayden, just keeps making his life worse. And his mother doesn’t seem to care about anything except her new boyfriend, Mitch.

Now, there’s someone new who enters Jayden’s life…

Geoff is an exchange student from Germany. He’s staying with Sasha and her family—and he seems to be taking Jayden’s place in Sasha’s life. Maybe that countdown to the end of their friendship is already over? But as Jayden forces himself to learn to like Geoff, he learns he might like him a little more than he wanted to. Jayden’s heart belongs to Ollie, but Ollie’s not around enough. Geoff, though…

Ollie started as Jayden’s squish, then became a crush. But will he also be that special sweet thing that gives Jayden all the feels? Or will Geoff claim that space in Jayden’s heart instead?

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HLE #2 and #3 Proofreading Phase

After exactly two months, the second and third installments of the Happy Lucky Everything series have finally entered the proofreading phase. Unfortunately, the original proofreader for the series wasn’t available like I’d hope. However, the new proofreader is just as good, and I wrote a summary of the first book to bring them up to date. Provided that the new proofreader will be available in the future, I will have them work on the rest of the series for consistency, like I’d planned with the old one.

HLE #2 and #3 Editing Done

The editing for the second and third installments of the Happy Lucky Everything series is done. The next phase is proofreading, which will not start until it’s official that there will be a new proofreader for both books, since the current one might not be available.

No release dates have been set yet, but one of them will be published this year. In fact, my publisher is strongly considering having both books be released this year, which would be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months apart. Of course, I will post more info when the time comes.

HLE #2 and #3 Editing Status

It’s official! The second book of the Happy Lucky Everything series, which covers the first semester of senior year, has been split into two closely related installments due to the length (~95,000 words). “Touchy Feely Sweet Thing” is the title for #2, ending around Halloween (story time); “Lovey Dovey Deep Thing” is the title for #3, ending around New Year’s Eve. The current plan is to release #2 in 2023, but the release year for #3 is to be decided by my publisher. This month, I received both manuscripts to edit, so it’ll be a while before #2 is even ready.

“Christmas in a Safe Room” Is Available Now

A JMS Books publication

Jovy and Saul were best friends who grew up in different cities in Michigan. Since they’re both gay and asexual, they made a pact to become boyfriends if they’re still single by the time they turn eighteen. Eventually high school got busy for them, and they drifted apart and went their separate ways.

Four years later, it’s Christmas Eve, and Jovy and Saul are both eighteen. After receiving a call from Saul’s sister, Jovy agrees to look after Saul, who is disabled. His sister is often out and about, hence the reason Saul feels lonely.

Jovy’s both nervous and excited about reuniting with Saul. He always celebrates Christmas Eve with his family, a tradition he’s never missed in his life, so he figures he can hang out with Saul until evening, then invite him along to be with the family. No one should spend Christmas alone.

Unfortunately, Jovy and Saul end up locking themselves in Saul’s safe room, and his out-of-town sister is the only one with the key. This will be the first year Jovy misses out on the family tradition but he and Saul attempt to make the best of the situation while also growing closer than ever, even discovering new things about each other.

Saul has two Christmas gifts for Jovy, and one of them could change their friendship. Will Jovy accept the present? Or will they remain best friends forever?

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