Thursday, December 21, 2017

The Rainbow Award 2017

What are the Rainbow Awards? Stealing Elisa Rolle's words off her site: "The Rainbow Awards is an annual contest celebrating outstanding work in LGBT fiction and nonfiction. Hosted and owned by blogger Elisa Rolle, the contest is open to all authors of work containing LGBT fictional characters and work chronicling the true stories of LGBT persons." (The Rainbow Awards) You can check out the contest rules and find out how you can join the celebration next year. 

Whenever I submit my books to the Rainbow Awards it's more about to be a part of the M/M romance community, and donating money to LGBT charities then to compete. (My entry fee goes to The Trevor Project). This year about $13,000 was given to various charities through the Rainbow Awards. Elisa Rainbow and her judges work tirelessly all year to organize this special event. (Thank you seems rather inadequate for the energy and efforts needed to carry the contest.)

This year I was overwhelmed and honored that both of my submissions won three awards each!


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The craving is an undeniable urge that drives K’Dane citizens to find their life mates—if only to sate their uncontrollable physical longings.

Thrilled at being named a Chosen, Phoenix Dotir leaves K’Dane to become an artist-monk who will create dimensional art capable of changing worlds. Living by the monastery’s Principles of Purity will surely help him overcome the craving. But he never accounted for star chaser Zadra Solav.

Zadra doesn’t believe in rules and makes his own future. Fate separates him from the man he loves, but one touch renders him helpless to his own desires. Bonding with a monk is forbidden, and Zadra’s family sends him to deep space to avoid disgrace. Unable to give up, Zadra must find a way reunite with his Chosen.

Tormented by enforced separation, Initiate Riva Quinton struggles with his vow of chastity and risks all to rescue his lover. Together with his Eros, he stows away on board a star craft to follow his heart.

Four men defy destiny and tradition for love… but their love is a crime punishable by death.

 




 

 
An abusive Dom robbed Orion Gordon of his love of BDSM, destroying his confidence and leaving him unsure he’ll ever find peace through submission to another. Still, deep inside, his longing continues. 

Marcus Sadir loves Hunter Dixon, yet can’t be the one thing Hunter truly desires: a sub to control. And Hunter can’t find satisfaction in the sadistic aspects of the BDSM lifestyle, while Marcus thrives on inflicting and sharing pain. When Marcus convinces Hunter they should find a third on a permanent basis, they discover Orion might be the key to bridging their differences and joining them on a deeper level. 

But they must help Orion move past his trauma enough for him to enjoy new facets of BDSM and kink again. Their journey toward becoming whole—together—won’t be without challenges. Can Orion trust enough to try again?





Sending love to Desi Chapman & her fabulous editing team who polish my words. I'm indebted to you.

Thank you to my readers who encourage me to continue writing.

Many hugs & much love,
Z. Allora

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