"Most welcome, bondage, for thou art a way, I
think, to liberty."
- William Shakespeare
Hey everyone! I’m
M.A. Church and I’m here to talk about my latest release, Wrapped in Leather. It’s the first in the Wrapped Up series. Wrapped
in Leather is about two men exploring
a relationship involving their love of leather, BDSM. One of the things Toshi
has to answer for himself is: What is a submissive?
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A submissive is a
person who makes a conscious choice to give up some or all control of their
life to another person—a Dominant or
a Top. Dominance and submission is about a power exchange between two
consenting adults. It is about the control within the dynamics of that
relationship, whether it be a full time 24/7 relationship, or a casual meeting,
or a part time arrangement.
Choosing to be
submissive means to allow someone else to control your body and behavior within
the preset limits you and that particular person, i.e. the Dominant, have
agreed upon. Submission is not a sign of weakness; some of the most
successful and strongest people are true submissives.
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Submission is not
about passiveness, it is not about being a doormat—most submissives are intelligent and well-balanced people just
fulfilling their basic desires to submit and to give up control. Submission is
not about kinky sex and whips and chains—though
those things can and do play a part in our lifestyle, it is much deeper than
just that, and comes from the heart. Submission is a choice, and a wonderful
gift to the Dominant—it should never
be entered into lightly, even in a casual situation at a party or gathering.
~Photo courtesy
of Gregory Anton http://rav-photography.com/
Many thanks to the model, Ben. J
Buy link: Dreamspinner Press
Paperback: Dreamspinner Press
Release date: January 3rd
Cover Artist: Paul
Richmond
Blurb:
To celebrate his decision to take the next step with his
boyfriend Ian, Toshi Baylor plans a romantic evening at their favorite steak
house. Toshi starts the special weekend with a bang by surprising Ian at home
with lunch. There’s a bang all right, but it’s between Ian and another guy.
Jase Taylor’s auto repair shop and the BDSM club, Wrapped Up, keep him busy while he waits for Mr. Right, instead of Mr. Right Now. He’s a Dom, but playing with the club’s submissives isn’t providing the usual stress release. After a day from hell, he deserves a good meal at his favorite steak house.
Toshi and Jase find a mix-up with their reservations: a table for Baylor, not Taylor. When Toshi invites Jase to dine with him, they discover a mutual affection for leather and a shared belief that trust must be earned.
Before they can explore their common interests, Toshi suffers a series of attacks by vandals. Jase’s protective instincts kick in, but both wonder if it can lead to anything permanent.
Jase Taylor’s auto repair shop and the BDSM club, Wrapped Up, keep him busy while he waits for Mr. Right, instead of Mr. Right Now. He’s a Dom, but playing with the club’s submissives isn’t providing the usual stress release. After a day from hell, he deserves a good meal at his favorite steak house.
Toshi and Jase find a mix-up with their reservations: a table for Baylor, not Taylor. When Toshi invites Jase to dine with him, they discover a mutual affection for leather and a shared belief that trust must be earned.
Before they can explore their common interests, Toshi suffers a series of attacks by vandals. Jase’s protective instincts kick in, but both wonder if it can lead to anything permanent.
Excerpt:
Jase
placed his hand on Toshi’s arm, halting the smaller man. “Okay, as I was
saying… Why not meet me sometime at the gym? You wouldn’t have to work out
alone then, and neither would I.”
Toshi
stopped hunting his car keys and looked up at Jase. “Really? I’d like that.”
Jase
held his helmet under his arm. He really didn’t want Toshi to leave without
knowing when he’d see him again or having some way to contact him. That alone
surprised him, but he didn’t question the impulse, just went with it.
“Tell
you what, let’s exchange numbers and I’ll call you… well, hell.” Jase wasn’t
letting Toshi go without knowing something. “Why don’t you meet me tomorrow at
three? We can work out.”
Toshi
fiddled with his keys. “I, ah, yeah. That sounds good. Three it is. Just go
easy on me, man. It’s been two weeks, at least, since I worked out.”
Jase
zipped his leather jacket, debating how to answer, then threw caution to the
wind. Better to see how Toshi would react now than later. “Going easy isn’t in
my vocabulary. That’s not who I am. I push—that’s what I do. But I won’t push
you any harder than what you… need.”
Toshi’s
mouth opened slightly. “Oh. I, ah… I, oh. Three, right? Yes, I’ll be there.”
There
was no mistaking the look of lust that flashed in Toshi’s eyes, and Jase felt
himself respond. “Give me your phone.” After Jase programmed his number, he
handed the cell back to Toshi. “Dress in street clothes and bring whatever you
work out in. After we’re done, we can shower there, then grab something to eat
or… whatever. And Toshi, I enjoyed tonight. Very much. Call me if you can’t
make it.”
Jase
put on his helmet and his leather gloves. He noticed the way Toshi eyed the
leather he wore—that was promising—before he flipped the visor down. He looked
at Toshi—both of them standing there, staring at each other. He made a point of
glancing down at the front of Toshi’s pants, to where a nice bulge showed,
before walking away.
Just
as he started the bike, he saw Toshi hurry to his car. Jase pulled out and
passed in front of Toshi’s car. He stopped, one foot on the road to balance
himself. Toshi was just sitting there, doing nothing. Jase’s grin
was hidden behind the visor. It looked like he had Toshi’s attention. He lifted
his hand, making the motion of starting a vehicle. When Toshi’s car started, he
nodded and drove off, very satisfied with what he’d seen so far.
He
glanced in his rearview mirror as headlights turned in the opposite direction.
He’d bet Toshi was a submissive but had no real training. That need was there,
though. He’d seen glimpses of it during dinner and at dessert. It had been a
while since he'd played with anyone who wasn’t in the lifestyle, but Toshi
showed promise. If he wasn’t very much mistaken, they shared a common interest…
leather.
Author bio:
M.A. Church lives
in the southern United States and spent many years in the elementary education
sector. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they have two
children. Her hobbies are gardening, walking, attending flea markets, watching
professional football, racing, and spending time with her family on the lake.
But her most
beloved hobby is reading. From an early age, she can remember hunting for books
at the library. Later nonhuman and science fiction genres captured her
attention and drew her into the worlds the authors had created. But always at
the back of her mind was the thought that one day, when the kids were older and
she had more time, she would write a book.
By sheer chance
she stumbled across a gay male romance story on the web and was hooked. A new
world opened up and she fell in love. Thus the journey started. When not
writing or researching, she enjoys reading the latest erotic and mainstream
romance novels.
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