Author Archives: jlmerrow

Have just signed renewal contracts for two of my old Torquere Sips: Good Company, and Epiphany, and it got me thinking about themes I return to—and those I don’t.  Gray and Vinnie from Epiphany, for example, are a mis-matched couple, … Continue reading →

If you fancy a copy of Pricks and Pragmatism, head on over to Jessewave’s blog for a chance to win a copy – but be quick!  Not sure when they’re doing the draw, but it’s likely to be in the … Continue reading →

I’ll confess, The Romance Studio is a new site to me – but they seemed to like Sex, Lies and Edelweiss!    This novella has quite a few twists in its plot and it kept me riveted from the start…I … Continue reading →

(And it’s not even out yet! *g*) Five stars from Jessewave! The romance was well paced, imaginative, incredibly funny, hot, and so heartfelt and sensitive in the way that Larry and Al dealt with their own insecurities I marvelled at … Continue reading →

Hurrah!  Recently Josephine Myles, Alex Beecroft, Charlie Cochrane, Clare London and I were interviewed by Wave about our role as acquisitions team and editors for Tea and Crumpet – and the interview is now up on Wave’s blog!   So … Continue reading →

For those of you not on Goodreads: the m/m romance group is doing a series of FREE stories by m/m authors posting throughout the summer, called Hot Summer Days.  (You’ll have to join the group to see them, as it’s … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s finally out!  Available from JMS Books in paperback or ebook. Raise your rainbow umbrellas high and celebrate! Enjoy this enchanting, entertaining and thought-provoking collection, a heartfelt expression of what it means to be queer in Britain, past and … Continue reading →

I write deep third/first person POV pretty much all the time.  So even the describey bits of my stories are from a character’s POV – not mine.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I can’t describe anything … Continue reading →

Delighted to say that Dulce et Decorum Est has been reviewed on Speak its Name here.   Merrow writes the stiff upper lip and youthful breeziness of English young men very well. They don’t slip into stereotype either, nor wallow in … Continue reading →

Camwolf may not be released until the 17th, but it’s already had its first review!   From Whipped Cream Reviews: “Camwolf is an intense and interesting werewolf tale that definitely stands out from the pack…Julian is quirky, flawed, interesting, and … Continue reading →