Gay Fiction by Alan Keslian

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This just became available on the Online Books new listings page today [28 Feb 2012]. Congrats to all concerned. I’m bisexual and run a webpage: LOVE - NOT WAR [http://www.garrettjones.talktalk.net]  We are on the same wavelength.

Goodreads Review - Mara Ismine

“Closer Than Breathing - A Light Gay Odyssey”

My copy was bought from the GLBT Bookshelf September Rummage Sale

I enjoyed the everyday life of Ben and his understated romance with Dale. The romance element was not the main focus of the story. There are a lot of things going on in Ben’s life, nothing too extraordinary but he does find himself in some odd situations.

I liked the way that Ben’s sense of humour is often misunderstood and makes people wary. And his internal debates about complaining about his noisy neighbours. I’m sure I know people just like Ben. I think it is a very British tale.

The ending was rather abrupt, but other than that it was a good read.

(Source: goodreads.com)

A Breathless Story

 I found your story to be well written, a pleasant read, and eminently suitable for Codey’s World.  I am pleased to accept your story, and ask that you keep us in mind as a possible home for other works of yours.  Good work!
                                                                      Submissions Editor

There’s some clever repartee here, and Ben is an engaging character. I loved the line about a “cutting edge” antiquarian book store! It’s not often that an author can bring a smile to my lips while reading. - Max Griffin - authonomy.com

www.gaylesbooks.co.uk

This is a thoroughly entertaining read. - Lord (Chris) Smith of Finsbury

It had never occurred to me to run a gay B & B, and now it is too late, but this cautionary and amusing tale gives me an idea of what I may have missed. - Ned Sherrin (producer & broadcaster)

So well written and polished with down to earth dialogue and smooth prose! Can straight people stay at Goodman’s Hotel? - authonomy.com

Of the many volumes of fiction I’ve had, this must rank as one of the most interesting reads. Alan Keslian’s style is smooth and unforced, employing a minimum of artificial device, whilst unequivocally identifying itself as the work of a highly literate individual. The cover is classy yet welcoming, an open door inviting you into a story that wastes no time on gimmickry. No padding here, no unnecessary verbiage. - Deborah Fisher – Tregolwyn, UK

I bought this book (Goodmans Hotel) after seeing a flyer. What I found particularly refreshing was that this was no “ordinary” gay novel. It has a good plot, and an excellent mixture of humour, sadness and realism, while leaving all the sexual encounters very much to the imagination. All in all, a very plausible plot and a very readable novel. amazon.co.uk

The cast of characters – the accountant, the electrician, the gardener, the waif, the boys from the North – confound once and for all the idea that there are such things as gay stereotypes. In doing this the book reveals its greatest quality – its truth to life. In this perceptive novel ordinary human decency is a greater source of happiness in life, whether gay or straight, than searing passion. Graham Robertson – Cardiff, UK

This is an interesting story. Characters come alive as you read. Dialgoue is another strength. It’s effortless and to the point. Not an action packed story, this may not be for everyone but I enjoyed reading it a lot. - Burgio – authonomy.com