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    FLICKer: Burrow

    March 26, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Believing himself to be one of the last survivors left in the wake of extinction, an ex-war soldier finds unexpected comfort with the arrival of a weary traveler, forcing him to reckon with his long avoided sexuality.

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    BLOG TOUR: Find Me In July by Christie Gordon (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 17, 2021

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Shards of Trust by Fox Beckham (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    January 25, 2024

    AUDIOBOK TOUR: Little Harbor by Sophia Soames

    March 11, 2026
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    FLICKer: Balloons

    March 19, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    This is a short film about falling in love with someone who isn’t ready to be seen with you. It’s about shame, first love, public affection, and losing someone before you ever got to be real with them.

    If you’ve ever had someone be brave with you in private but afraid of you in public… this one is for you.

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    August 14, 2025

    AUDIOBOOK REVIEW TOUR: Life Lessons by Kaje Harper (Excerpt)

    December 29, 2021

    BLOG TOUR: Holiday Crush by Lane Hayes (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 19, 2023
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    FLICKer: You Will Find Love

    March 12, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Simon, a young adult author, unexpectedly reconnects with his high school friend, Gabriel. Their meeting forces Simon to uncover the truth of what led to their friendship diverging.

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    AUDIO RELEASE: Volley by Crea Reitan

    September 16, 2025

    BOOK BLITZ: Alex McKenna & Death is Not the Beginning by Vicki Ann Bush (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    September 21, 2022

    BLOG TOUR: The Ballad of Ami Miles by Kristy Dallas Alley (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 2, 2020
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    FLICKer: Lip Crush 2

    March 5, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    It’s been two weeks since Tyler and Oliver uploaded their video to YouTube, and the world hasn’t stopped spinning since. Those fleeting kisses have become a constant, but now, as they prepare to attend Tyler’s mom’s wedding, they must confront what their friendship is becoming. As they navigate these blurred lines, they realize that time, like their feelings, can stretch or rush by, depending on how they choose to see it.

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    BLOG TOUR: Ironspark by C.M. McGuire (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    August 28, 2020

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Almost Human by Jo M. Aring (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    June 29, 2025

    RELEASE BLITZ: Dead Sea by Mia Kerick (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    March 5, 2021
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    FLICKer: Outed

    February 26, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Carter has one rule: don’t fall in love. But living at home comfortably and following that rule gets complicated when a paper towel mascot gets in his way and he has to prove to his mom that he can handle danger.

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    COVER REVEAL: Icarus and the Devil by Layla Reyne

    August 16, 2023

    RELEASE BLITZ: The Fires Of Daytime by Drea Roman (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    November 19, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Malin by Crea Reitan

    November 27, 2025
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    FLICKer: Ramen Boys

    February 19, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Kevin, a hopeful romantic, finally takes a chance to connect with James, the lifeguard he’s admired from afar, leading to an extremely expected first kiss and a summer of love and laughter.

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    March 20, 2024

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    March 15, 2023

    RELEASE BLITZ: Dead Serious by Vawn Cassidy (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    October 31, 2022
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    FLICKer: I Bleed Ashes

    February 12, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Shaan and Raghu are deeply in love. Shaan struggles to conceal his true self but finds the courage to come out of the closet with Raghu’s unwavering support. In turn, Raghu faces his own battle with a cigarette addiction. For Shaan, quitting is a significant sacrifice, as he relinquishes a habit he once relied on. Together, they demonstrate that love involves letting go of fear and finding comfort in each other.

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    December 14, 2025

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    April 23, 2022

    RELEASE BLITZ: Cadence by Crea Reitan

    October 9, 2025
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    FLICKer: Alfie In Love

    February 5, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Escaping a recent breakup, Alfie finds himself trapped in a strange love triangle with his host and their other guest.

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    RELEASE TOUR: Broken Promises by Oliver Takely (Excerpt)

    August 25, 2025

    SERIES BLOG TOUR: More Heat Than The Sun by John Wiltshire (Excerpt)

    January 6, 2021

    PROMO BLITZ: The Handyman and the Barkeep by A.M. Arthur

    July 15, 2026
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    FLICKer: Lip Crush

    January 29, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Tyler is launching his YouTube channel with a fun sensory challenge alongside his best friend Oliver. In the video, they attempt to guess each other’s cologne and lip balm scents. As the challenge unfolds, Tyler and Oliver confront hidden romantic feelings for each other, transforming their playful experiment into a heartwarming and joyful moment.

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    COVER REVEAL: Evil Omega by S. Rodman (Giveaway)

    December 20, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Prancing of a Papillon by Tara Lain (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    July 7, 2020

    RELEASE BLITZ: The Elven King’s Promise by Devon Vesper (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    April 24, 2021
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    FLICKer: This Time of Year

    January 22, 2026 / No Comments

    Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.


    Through a holiday companion app, two strangers find an unexpected connection during the loneliest time of the year.

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    12 TOUR DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Seb & Ailin: Case of the Murderous Mistletoe by Michele Notaro

    December 14, 2024

    FLICKer: Scratch (Episode 1)

    September 3, 2026

    RELEASE BLITZ: A Puck Between Friends by J.R. Gray

    April 1, 2026
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