In The Flesh; by Ethan Stone – Guest Post & Giveaway
We are here today talking to Cristian Flesh and Colby Maddox of In the Flesh fame. Thanks for being here. Can you each tell us a little about yourself?
CF: Well, I’m a fucking awesome cop. And sexy as hell. I’m pretty much the best at whatever I do. Oh yeah, I’m quite humble.
CM: How do I top that? Wait…I top him all the time. I’m a lawyer, a pretty good one I think. I somehow got pushed to help this guy, and I’m damn lucky. It was the best thing ever to happen to me
Can you each tell our readers what your first thought was upon meeting the other?
CF: I was stunned when this black guy walked in. He damn near filled the doorway. I figured he was some spoiled, arrogant rich dude. And I was right.
CM: Whatever. If anyone is spoiled, it’s you. I give you whatever you want. I was pretty taken with Cristian the minute I saw him. Not just his looks, though he was, is, drop dead gorgeous, but it was more than that. I could see something sad and beautiful in his eyes and wanted to know more.
Flesh, what is it about Colby that allows you to break your infamous rules?
CF: I wish I knew. I might’ve been able to maintain some control. Not that breaking the rules haven’t been fun. He’s able to see something in me no one else ever has. Colby cuts through my bullshit and even though I hate it, I also love it.
Colby, you and Flesh have settled into an open relationship of sorts. Have you been in such a relationship before? Do you have any misgivings about the arrangement?
CM: I had an open relationship with a guy when I was younger, but that’s something I don’t talk about. I admit it’s not my preferred relationship, especially this early in being together, but I also know it’s what Cristian needs.
CF: By the way, even though I can sleep with other guys, I haven’t yet. I appreciate that Colby understands I need a little freedom.
Flesh – Why did you continue to investigate Sanchez’s murder after you were suspended?
CF: It was my goddamn life on the line. I didn’t trust anyone else to do it right. Lex, my partner, is a good cop, but there was only so much she could do. I’m wasn’t afraid to do whatever it took to my clear my name. Not everything I did was smart, but I didn’t think I had a choice.
Colby – At one point you say that you know how to get blood out of leather. How did you come by that information?
CM: The answer to that question is connected to the boyfriend I mentioned earlier. Things I don’t talk about.
Flesh – Would you ever consider getting married?
CF: Fuck no. Not because I don’t love Colby or want to spend the rest of my life with him. I do, on both accounts. But I don’t need a judge or a piece of paper to prove it. The paper means nothing to me; it’s just as easy to break your word as to break your vows. My promise comes from my heart.
Rapid Fire Time
Coffee, black or doctored?
CF: I like my men black, and my coffee doctored.
CM: Doctored.
Apple or Android?
CF: Android
CM: Apple
Pickup Truck or Sedan?
CF: Truck
CM: Corvette
Favorite beverage?
CF: Coffee
CM: Coffee
To-may-to or to-mah-to?
CM: To-mah-to
CF: Who gives a fuck?
Star Wars or Star Trek?
CM: Is there a difference?
CF: Star Wars
Sweet or Savory?
CF: Sour
CM: Sweet
Paper or Plastic?
CF: Plastic
CM: Paper
Dragon or Unicorn?
CF: Dragon
CM: Unicorn
Join us on 16 April at MM Good Book Reviews for Part 2 of the Colby/Flesh interview. And read through to the end to find out how to win an eCopy of one of Ethan Stone’s back list books.
Blurb:
Reno Detective Cristian Flesh is an out and unashamed cop, but his slutty ways might be his downfall. Cristian lives by a strict set of personal rules, preferring hook-ups and anonymous encounters to committed relationships. His guidelines work for him… until one of his tricks is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect.
Leave it to handsome lawyer Colby Maddox to save Cristian’s life. He takes the case and the attraction between them is quick and undeniable. After several passion-filled encounters with Colby, Cristian unexpectedly wants to break all his rules. However, before they can contemplate a future together, they’ll have to clear Cristian’s name and find the real murderer.
Series: Flesh Book 1
Author: Ethan Stone
Publisher: DSP Publications
Date: 7 April 2015
Edition: Second (re-edited and new cover art)
Sales Links:
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Author Bio
Ethan Stone is an out and proud gay man. Which is fairly new in his life, the out part, not the gay part. He’s been queer his whole life, though he tried to deny it for years with a wonderful woman. The years in denial weren’t all bad, he has two amazing kids out of it. His son is a teenager and his daughter has made him a grandfather, three times over. A way too young grandfather.
Ethan has returned to Oregon after almost a decade in Nevada. He no longer has a day job and is doing his best to make a living at this writing thing. If he can’t make a living, he at least wants to support his Mt. Dew and beef jerky addictions.
Readers can find Ethan online.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ethan.stone.54
Twitter: @ethanjstone
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Ello: @ethanstone92
Website: www.ethanjstone.com
Email: ethanstone.nv@gmail.com
Giveaway:
Ethan is giving away a eCopy of a backlist title at each stop. Please leave a comment to be entered. All comment left by 11:59 pm, EST on April 19, 2015, will entered to win.
I am enjoying reading about this book throughout the blog tour. I can’t wait to pick it up.
What a clever post! It had me chuckling the whole way through! Thank you I needed that!
A great post thank you. Fun.
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Great interview, some parts were just hilarious LOL. I really like the blurb of this book. Crime/suspence with some romance what’s not to love. And Christian Flesh sounds like a real character. 😉
Also thank you for the giveaway, please count me in.
What a great post! Just what I needed to start my Monday.
Loved the interview…can’t wait to read this book!
love the sound of your book can’t wait to read them
Loved the post! Character interviews are always a lot of fun.
Great post. I love seeing character interviews <3 Thank you for sharing it =)
I love character interviews and the interactions between the characters, especially as these two are polar opposites and I am intrigued to read more about them. Forgive me, but it is sort of funny but during their interview and when it got to the tomato pronunciation it reminded me of the song ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’ although the saving grace is that at least they both like coffee 🙂
Thank you for a chance to win one of Ethan’s books