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reviews_and_ramblings ([personal profile] reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2013-08-20 04:02 pm

GayRomLit Ebook Giveaway: Z. Allora - Made in China 1, The Great Wall

I asked to all the authors joining the GayRomLit convention in Atlanta in October (http://gayromlit.com/grl-authors) a personal favor, a special Ebook Giveaway: everyday I will post 1 book from each author, and among those who will leave a comment, I will draw a winner. Very easy and very fast ;-) I will send a PM to the winner, so remember to not leave anonymous comments!

And the ebook giveaway goes to spike7451

Today author is Z. Allora: Z. Allora recently repatriated to the South of the USA after a six year stint in China. (Talk about culture shock!) She feels it is her duty to help educate against intolerance, that is, when she's not too busy hiding under her blankets typing out stories about wicked, beautiful boys doing wicked, beautiful things to each other. She will never grow old because she refuses to grow up, perhaps the most valuable lesson she learned in her years of globetrotting with her one true love.
Website: http://www.zallorabooks.com
Most recent title : Club Zombie: Zombies Ahead
Publishers: MLR Press, Stiff Rain Press

The Great Wall (Made in China) by Z. Allora
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: MLR Press (August 2, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1608208826
ISBN-13: 978-1608208821
Amazon: The Great Wall (Made in China)
Amazon Kindle: The Great Wall (Made in China)

There's no gay in China so what's the drummer of Made in China supposed to do about loving his male best friend when his family thinks he's engaged to the girl next door? Jun "Styx" Wong's heart and mind battle to determine his destiny. His mind tells him to be a good Chinese son and marry the girl his parents chose, but his heart longs for his best friend, Jin, and life with their new band. "Jun" means honesty, but he's not even honest with himself. A quest to eradicate his feelings for Jin nearly ends his life. Styx's near death serves as a wake-up call for Jin, whose blond hair--legacy of his German father--marks him as different. Jin harbors secrets of his own. His experiences prepare him to take the drastic measures needed to help Jun overcome the walls surrounding them. Because there is no gay in China...

(Anonymous) 2013-08-20 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Other than the fact that blond hair is a recessive gene, sounds great!

Susan
skadlec1@yahoo.com

Made In China

[personal profile] zeoanne 2013-08-20 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
In real life, there are countries where parents are imposing, deciding from early age the future of their children. It would be interesting to see how Z. developed her characters and what the outcome is. I'd love to read this book! Thank you both Z. and Elisa for the opportunity at winning this book!

Z Allora

(Anonymous) 2013-08-20 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Count me in, its a very striking cover too

Suze
Littlesuze at hotmail dot com
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[personal profile] loveless3173 2013-08-20 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh~~ yes! please, please count me in!! >o<
Thank you~~~

(Anonymous) 2013-08-21 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
Please count me in!

vitajex(at)aol(dot)com
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[personal profile] silverwingz888 2013-08-21 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the giveaway. Please count me in.

schan26.wisc(at)gmail(dot)com

[identity profile] imidealistic.livejournal.com 2013-08-20 12:17 pm (UTC)(link)
pick me!!! loll Thank you so much for the give aways!

[identity profile] tizzzzez.livejournal.com 2013-08-20 12:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Please include me in the draw. Thanks

[identity profile] bodleian.livejournal.com 2013-08-20 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Please add me to the list.

[identity profile] qbeeqt.livejournal.com 2013-08-20 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes please, count me in! Thanks!

[identity profile] spike7451.livejournal.com 2013-08-20 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Please add me to the list.

Thank you. :)

[identity profile] whitestar.livejournal.com 2013-08-20 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Count me in please :)