Man Candy Day: How to Read by Bruce Weber

Well, you can say that here on my LJ I do everything to promote books, and if, for once, I have the help of some cute Men Candy, even better, isn't it? In the current issue of VMan (number 17), Bruce Weber encourages literacy with the editorial "How to Read", shot in South Florida. The editorial features models Benedict Tufnell, Joey Slomowitz, Bart Grivvy, Matt Raimo and Josh Truesdell with styling by Deborah Watson. And we are really happy on the choice of books, a little less for where they put them ;-)

"From hardbound to soft cover, Kerouac to Capote, there’s nothing like a great book to expand the frontiers of the mind. It’s the accessory of the season, every season."

Benedict Tufnell

Benedict Tufnell, 2008 Sophomore student at University of California, rowed on the second varsity 8+ that took placed second in the IRA Regatta. As 2007 Freshman student he rowed on the freshman 8+ that won titles at the IRA Regatta and Pac-10 Championships. Along with current Cal teammate Calum Wright, he placed ninth in the 4 for Great Britain at the 2006 Junior World Championships in the National Team competition.

He is a Theater and performance studies major. He is born on January 3, 1988, in Silchester, England, from Janina and Nick Tufnell.

( Benedict Tufnell )

Bart Grivy

( Bart Grivy )

Joey Slomowitz

Joey Slomowitz works with Priscilla's Model Management (Sydney).

( Joey Slomowitz )

Matt Raimo & Joey Slomowitz

Former student of Ramapo College, Matt Raimo was also pitcher for the Ramapo Baseball Team in 2006 and 2007, transferred from George Mason University, where he was in the Chapter Gamma Delta Iota (GDI).

( Matt Raimo )

Josh Truesdell & Bart Grivy

Josh Truesdell is from a small town in Hawai'i, called Wahiawa. He enjoys houseback riding, long walks on the beach, and sometimes reading poetry by the fire... he does love anything sports related. He loves mixed martial arts and train Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Boxing, and Muay He is the oldest of 6 kids and his is an amazing family.

( Josh Truesdell )

Man Candy Day: How to Read by Bruce Weber

Well, you can say that here on my LJ I do everything to promote books, and if, for once, I have the help of some cute Men Candy, even better, isn't it? In the current issue of VMan (number 17), Bruce Weber encourages literacy with the editorial "How to Read", shot in South Florida. The editorial features models Benedict Tufnell, Joey Slomowitz, Bart Grivvy, Matt Raimo and Josh Truesdell with styling by Deborah Watson. And we are really happy on the choice of books, a little less for where they put them ;-)

"From hardbound to soft cover, Kerouac to Capote, there’s nothing like a great book to expand the frontiers of the mind. It’s the accessory of the season, every season."

Benedict Tufnell

Benedict Tufnell, 2008 Sophomore student at University of California, rowed on the second varsity 8+ that took placed second in the IRA Regatta. As 2007 Freshman student he rowed on the freshman 8+ that won titles at the IRA Regatta and Pac-10 Championships. Along with current Cal teammate Calum Wright, he placed ninth in the 4 for Great Britain at the 2006 Junior World Championships in the National Team competition.

He is a Theater and performance studies major. He is born on January 3, 1988, in Silchester, England, from Janina and Nick Tufnell.

( Benedict Tufnell )

Bart Grivy

( Bart Grivy )

Joey Slomowitz

Joey Slomowitz works with Priscilla's Model Management (Sydney).

( Joey Slomowitz )

Matt Raimo & Joey Slomowitz

Former student of Ramapo College, Matt Raimo was also pitcher for the Ramapo Baseball Team in 2006 and 2007, transferred from George Mason University, where he was in the Chapter Gamma Delta Iota (GDI).

( Matt Raimo )

Josh Truesdell & Bart Grivy

Josh Truesdell is from a small town in Hawai'i, called Wahiawa. He enjoys houseback riding, long walks on the beach, and sometimes reading poetry by the fire... he does love anything sports related. He loves mixed martial arts and train Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Boxing, and Muay He is the oldest of 6 kids and his is an amazing family.

( Josh Truesdell )

Freaks in Love by T.A. Chase

Urban fantasy is always a hit and miss for me, since not always the author manages to be romantic when all around the heroes the world is crashing down. But T.A. Chase always preserves the romanticism, historical, contemporary, futuristic, fantasy, doesn’t matter, the story is always about two men in love, about one big, strong and of few words hero and his little, cute and feisty lover.

In this case the big man is James, ordinary name for a not so ordinary man: he is a Freaks, a genetically mutant man, a mix between a human and snake; he is the result of a era of nuclear war and consequent radiations, and like others like him, he was confined to live behind a wall, in a place that is both reserve than prison. Not that on the other side of the wall the situation is better: gangs govern the city, and having a quiet life and becoming old is a fortunate chance. Magpie has the right name for his character, he is little, fast and obnoxious. He is not a thief, but truth be told, he is not even a good bodyguard, or so it seems. While James works for one of the mob bosses, Magpie works for his at time ally at time enemy. Magpie and James know each other, and maybe they have also fantasized about each other, but the situation they are living doesn’t invite romantic relationships. Then one day they are both involved in an attack, Magpie is mortally wounded and James is the only one who can save his life. James doesn’t think twice, and actually doesn’t even ask Magpie’s opinion, he literally drags the man out of the deadly place and takes him in Freak Town, the place James left years ago swearing he would never come back, but also the only place where they can find shelter.

Magpie complaints a lot, but I have the feeling that is more a role he has to play, than a real upsetting situation. Deep inside Magpie is happy to have the chance to be with James, and while with words he is saying that he hates the man and doesn’t want to have anything to do with him, with his body he is like a climbing ivy, more than happy to conquer the mountain man and set his roots deep around him.

There is also sex, not as much as in other gay romance, but quite enough to be enjoyable and to balance the dark mood of the setting. In the end, the novel is more light than expected, and even when in danger, the bickering between Magpie and James, or better between Magpie and an unmovable James who hardly opens his mouth to speak, gives an almost funny undertone.

http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/FreaksInLove.html

Reading List:

http://www.librarything.com/catalog_bottom.php?tag=reading list&view=elisa.rolle

Freaks in Love by T.A. Chase

Urban fantasy is always a hit and miss for me, since not always the author manages to be romantic when all around the heroes the world is crashing down. But T.A. Chase always preserves the romanticism, historical, contemporary, futuristic, fantasy, doesn’t matter, the story is always about two men in love, about one big, strong and of few words hero and his little, cute and feisty lover.

In this case the big man is James, ordinary name for a not so ordinary man: he is a Freaks, a genetically mutant man, a mix between a human and snake; he is the result of a era of nuclear war and consequent radiations, and like others like him, he was confined to live behind a wall, in a place that is both reserve than prison. Not that on the other side of the wall the situation is better: gangs govern the city, and having a quiet life and becoming old is a fortunate chance. Magpie has the right name for his character, he is little, fast and obnoxious. He is not a thief, but truth be told, he is not even a good bodyguard, or so it seems. While James works for one of the mob bosses, Magpie works for his at time ally at time enemy. Magpie and James know each other, and maybe they have also fantasized about each other, but the situation they are living doesn’t invite romantic relationships. Then one day they are both involved in an attack, Magpie is mortally wounded and James is the only one who can save his life. James doesn’t think twice, and actually doesn’t even ask Magpie’s opinion, he literally drags the man out of the deadly place and takes him in Freak Town, the place James left years ago swearing he would never come back, but also the only place where they can find shelter.

Magpie complaints a lot, but I have the feeling that is more a role he has to play, than a real upsetting situation. Deep inside Magpie is happy to have the chance to be with James, and while with words he is saying that he hates the man and doesn’t want to have anything to do with him, with his body he is like a climbing ivy, more than happy to conquer the mountain man and set his roots deep around him.

There is also sex, not as much as in other gay romance, but quite enough to be enjoyable and to balance the dark mood of the setting. In the end, the novel is more light than expected, and even when in danger, the bickering between Magpie and James, or better between Magpie and an unmovable James who hardly opens his mouth to speak, gives an almost funny undertone.

http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/FreaksInLove.html

Reading List:

http://www.librarything.com/catalog_bottom.php?tag=reading list&view=elisa.rolle

Ricky Martin: I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man

"If someone asked me today, 'Ricky, what are you afraid of?' I would answer 'the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war, child slavery, terrorism, the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith.' But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, it fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with.

"Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed. What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment.

"The word 'happiness' takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution. I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

http://rickymartinmusic.com/portal/news/news.asp?item=114532

First father, then husband? I would be really glad to post also that news...

Ricky Martin: I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man

"If someone asked me today, 'Ricky, what are you afraid of?' I would answer 'the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war, child slavery, terrorism, the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith.' But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, it fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with.

"Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed. What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment.

"The word 'happiness' takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution. I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

http://rickymartinmusic.com/portal/news/news.asp?item=114532

First father, then husband? I would be really glad to post also that news...