Blog Tour: A Kind of Truth by Lane Hayes

A Kind of Truth (A Kind Of 1) by Lane Hayes
Paperback: 230 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 8, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634768035
ISBN-13: 978-1634768030
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Blurb: Rand O’Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day sing the blues like a rock god. Moving to New York City and hiring a new manager are steps to make his dreams a reality. But nothing moves as fast as Rand would like, and everyone has opinions, which include he keep certain pieces of himself quiet if he plans on making it in the Big Apple. Like his bisexuality.
Will Sanders is a gifted musician who dazzles Rand with his ability to coax gorgeous notes from an electric guitar one moment and play the piano like a professional the next. He’s a geek, but Rand isn’t concerned about Will’s pressed exterior clashing with his tattoos. His focus is music. Yet there’s something about Will that makes Rand think there’s much more to the quiet college student than he lets on. As Rand’s dreams begin to materialize, he’s forced to reconsider his priorities and find his own kind of truth. One that might include Will.

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Meet the author: Lane Hayes is grateful to finally be doing what she loves best. Writing full-time! It’s no secret Lane loves a good romance novel. An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written characters. These days she prefers the leading roles to both be men. Lane discovered the M/M genre a few years ago and was instantly hooked. Her debut novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received Honorable Mentions in the 2014 and 2015 Rainbow Awards. She loves red wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing husband and the coolest yellow Lab ever in an almost empty nest.

1) Describe your book to us.
A Kind of Truth is book 1 in a brand new series. This is a spin-off series from Better Than, which was based in DC. If you’ve read Better Than Safe, you’ll probably remember Rand O’Malley, Seth’s best friend. You may also recall Seth telling Paul that Rand has decided to move to NYC to give the rock and roll dream a shot. This is a story about big dreams and little ones and the realization that what you want isn’t always compatible with what others need. Ultimately it’s about accepting and occasionally modifying our own truths to make room for something bigger than yourself. Like love.

2) Have you ever read something that made you think differently about your genre? Can you tell us what it was?
I love the MM romance genre. I actually love all romance. After thirty-five or more years of reading every type of romance available, I doubt that will ever change. MM is special because the message of a well-written LGBT book transcends an ordinary love story and gives the reader a sense of hope that goes well beyond the page.
Almost everything I’ve read about the genre I’ve loved or at least appreciated. The only disturbing thing I’ve heard was allegations of plagiarism regarding an MM author I’d met at GRL a few months ago. I was absolutely shocked and sickened. Of course, I would have felt that way no matter what genre a so-called author was stealing from, however, I found it particularly disheartening because MM is a relatively small community compared to het romance. Senseless acts that are frowned upon in grade school have no place here (or anywhere) and only serve as negative publicity. There are amazing MM authors and beautiful stories in this genre. It’s a shame to have one spoil the positive strides made for the community as a whole.

3) Tell us about your character’s family life?
Rand O’Malley is from Baltimore originally, which is where his parents and sister still live. He describes his folks as their generation’s version of hippies. They own a health food store and raised their kids to question authority and make up their own rules with respect for social harmony. Rand loves his family and is probably very aware that his somewhat unconventional upbringing is what encouraged him to push the proverbial envelope and go for his dreams.

4) Compare yourself to your main character.
We are absolutely nothing alike! Lol! Rand is outgoing, gregarious, cocky and self-confident. He thinks nothing of getting onstage to sing, perform and is always contemplating the best and biggest way to have his voice heard and his opinion known. Me? I’m a writer. I spend a good deal of time in my head, hoping to occasionally run into characters like Rand for inspiration, if not entertainment. In short, I’m an introvert, he’s an extrovert. I like a well-ordered existence with as much peace and quiet as possible. Rand wouldn’t last ten minutes in my shoes without making a mess. And vice versa! 

5) Describe your past week as a type of landscape or a weather forecast.
Last week was Christmas. It was crazy! An endless stream of parties, get-togethers, trips to the mall and eating. And drinking. The weather was cold for Southern California but gorgeous. Blue skies, crystal clear nights with tons of stars and cool enough to turn the heat on and keep it running!

Where to find the author:
Facebook: Lane Hayes https://www.facebook.com/LaneHayes
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/LaneHayesaauthor/
Twitter: @LaneHayes3 https://twitter.com/LaneHayes3
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7125719.Lane_Hayes



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