I’m gay…” I let my voice trail off and he raises one eyebrow that asks “and?” which makes me grin. I read and watch and listen to anything related to gardens or growing things.

“I’m forty, I love my family, and my sister is my best friend. That last part can be problematic when photographing them.” “I’m addicted to historical podcasts and I cry at weddings. The way he emphasizes the last word tickles my stomach. Attached to my camera, the youngest of three kids. My loose hair falls onto my face, and he reaches out a gentle hand and tucks it behind my ear. He brushes his thumb over the back of my hand, and I turn to my side so I can see him properly. And the man he’s dreamed of, Viljar, the man with dandelions in his beard, is much the same.īut no one can fight the magic of Midsummer, no matter how much they try… So when he runs into the man he’s literally dreamed of every Midsummer for thirty years, his mind doesn’t immediately jump to “Hey, he must be my soul mate.” Instead, his mind works much like mine, and he questions what’s happening to him. Even if he muses that he hasn’t inherited his science teacher father’s logical mind, he very much has. But it’s one of those areas where I wish someone will prove me wrong 😊įrode, one of the MCs, in Flowers Under My Pillow is much the same. Always analyzing, always demanding proof, and since soul mates can’t be scientifically proven, it’s a no for me. I’m not a spiritual or religious person my mind questions everything.

I would like to, because the idea of someone out there being meant only for me, is very appealing and wildly romantic. But I’m here now, and I might never leave 😊 I’m here to talk about my brand new release, Flowers Under My Pillow, a contemporary story infused with some of the Midsummer magic of the olden days. I’ve especially missed Holly since my new day job means I can only do my morning writing sessions on weekends and days off. When something happens to upset the status quo, Lee pulls away.Hi everyone, I’m back! Have you missed me? It’s been a while since I visited this lovely place and I’ve missed you all. But he’s never been known for being in contact with his emotions. Lee Conway loves sharing an apartment with Thom, his best friend since birth, and would be happy doing it for the rest of his life…no matter his current girlfriend’s opinion on the matter. But he’s willing to keep his feelings hidden, to do whatever it takes, as long as they stay friends forever. Thom Novak feels like a walking cliché: the gay guy desperately in love with his straight best friend, Lee. When I know more details, I’ll share them with you of course 🙂 I thought I’d share a mood board and the blurb with you here today. It’s a childhood friends-to-lovers story about Thom and Lee. A couple weeks ago, I signed a contract for a story that will be released some time in May, called Always You.

Always You by Nell Iris