Category Archives: excerpt

Guest Blog: J. Scott Coatsworth – New Release

Posted on May 30, 2018 by lefranks

J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer magical realism book out: A group of strangers meets at Ragazzi, an Italian restaurant, for a cooking lesson that will change them all. They quickly become intertwined in each other’s lives, and a … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Snippets & 6 Days to Get Lucky

Posted on March 10, 2018 by lefranks

So yesterday the re-release of my novel 6 Days to Get Lucky went live on Amazon & KU. To celebrate here are 6 sentences from it to tempt you: For a split-second, I didn’t move, frozen like a bunny cornered … Continue reading →

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5th of July – a 6 Days Holiday Coda.

Posted on July 5, 2016 by lefranks

“Nuts are good…” I tried not to sound disappointed. “…But cherry is very patriotic.”

“Pie is very patriotic. Apple pie is very American. Pecan pie is very traditional. So don’t look a gift pie in the mouth, Nicky, or it might disappear…” Continue reading →

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Wanna Get Lucky?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by lefranks

New Release! 6 Days to Get Lucky by LE Franks Mixologist Nick Valentine never thought love was in the cards, but after a scorching Valentine’s Day kiss from bouncer Davis “FatBoy” Newman, he’s beginning to think it’s possible. After four weeks … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: 6 Days to Get Lucky- Sneak Peek

Posted on January 24, 2016 by lefranks

Coming Soon… 6 Days to Get Lucky (at least that’s what Nick’s praying for…) Scene:  Nick’s in the cold room of the bar, trying to finish his inventory, when he gets interrupted – twice. This is the sequel to 6 … Continue reading →

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Fortune Cookie #8: “The fingers lying on top of mine suddenly curled inward, sliding against the tender skin in between; it wasn’t until Henry was holding my hand that I noticed the shaking and I couldn’t tell which one of us was to blame.”

Posted on October 16, 2014 by lefranks

Can You Identify These Quotes? LE FRANKS’ GRL FORTUNE COOKIE GAME In celebration of my attendance at this year’s Gay Romance Literary Retreat outside of Chicago, IL -I’ve brought swag for everyone in the form of fortune cookies. Inside each … Continue reading →

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Fortune Cookie #7: “Seeing Christian again quenched some deep thirst in his soul, like a cool drink of water after a hot dusty trek across the Sahara.”

Posted on October 16, 2014 by lefranks

Can You Identify These Quotes? LE FRANKS’ GRL FORTUNE COOKIE GAME In celebration of my attendance at this year’s Gay Romance Literary Retreat outside of Chicago, IL -I’ve brought swag for everyone in the form of fortune cookies. Inside each … Continue reading →

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The Cutting Room Floor

Posted on July 23, 2014 by lefranks

Some things never make it past the first draft  when you write.   Sometimes a favorite idea, a favorite passage, a turn of phrase, must be sacrificed to the Gods of Writing. This was the case with my original opening for my upcoming story … Continue reading →

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Halle-frickin-lujah! I’m writing again. A little excerpt from today’s work.

Posted on May 24, 2014 by lefranks

The Fourth Act excerpt from the very rough draft He was tall and thin, with a spine rigid like a piece of rebar had been fused with the bone. His features were vulpine, sharp instead of broad, the nose long … Continue reading →

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Interview and Release Day for Can This Be Real

Posted on April 25, 2014 by lefranks

It’s out and I’m proud. The chef that was booted from NYC and the detective who can’t taste his food. What’s not to love? “Can This Be Real”? Yes, It Can. LE Franks Stops In Today With An Interview And Giveaway … Continue reading →

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