Please welcome m/m author Bryl R. Tyne. Bryl is the author Coin Operated Boy (don't you love that title?), and the short story "Exposed," which appears in STARbooks press's Nerdvana anthology, launching today and available here.
Nerdvana is an erotic collection of stories where nerds and geeks show that brains are sexy. The guys in Nerdvana
are computer geeks, gamers, superhero freaks, and comic book fiends.
The nerd’s creative mind turns any activity into foreplay. The torment
between jocks and nerds hides the real attraction between them with
hot, sweaty sex. Nerdvana features hot, erotic stories from Jay Starre, Rob
Rosen, Stephen Osborne, Helen E.H. Madden, Jeff Adams, Jim Clark,
Dalton, Landon Dixon, Augusta Li, David C. Muller, Bryl R. Tyne, J.D.
Waters, and Wayne Mansfield.
NEWS FLASH! Bryl is running a contest. Leave a comment here and enter to win a free copy of Nerdvana! Way cool, Bryl!
Don't miss the excerpt from "Exposed," behind the link at the bottom of the post.
Tell us about your recent publication.
My story, Exposed, exemplifies the trials in communicating with and understanding the nerd. Two, early-twenties, software developers, Clay and Dave, rivals for the same company position, end up falling for each other, only to have one discover a secret stored on the others hard drive, an adult game featuring the two of them that could put a definite end to their budding relationship. Misunderstanding, miscommunication, a terrible car versus bicycle accident, hot sofa sex with Clay's arm in a cast, and the wiles of computer hacking are just some of the fascinating and nerdy elements in this story, not to mention all the other wonderful writers and their stories in Nerdvana, that will once and for all prove, geeks rule and jocks drool!
What gave you the idea for this story?
Actually, my idea for Exposed came from the call for submissions from Fred Towers. Fred asked for gay erotic stories of geeks and nerds that show how brawn doesn't necessarily have to be the only turn on. Writing prompts are how I get quite a few of my ideas, actually. When my brain's ability to "what-if" picks up on the right prompt, it's off. With Exposed, I took Fred's call, threw in a couple of long-time geeky friends' personalities and circumstances, added a touch of fiction and a lot of heat, and voila!
Who has inspired you, and how?
Underdogs. That's it. I've always had a soft spot for the less fortunate, the bad boys, the misunderstood, the misfits. They seem to flock to me as readily as I flock to them (takes one to know one, I guess). I've always been an observer. Yes, I like to watch. Take that as you will, but I've noticed that "the square pegs" -- as Author & Literary Icon Victor J. Banis so eloquently put in a review of one of my books -- have always fascinated me. I see them living their lives, often shut out or shunned from the mainstream, disregarded as odd or strange or non-conformists; and yet, they yearn, they laugh, and they cry just like anyone else. I feel I understand them and am compelled to get their stories out there for the world to read.
To what/whom do you credit your success?
Oh lord, so many people I have to list here. My editor, Bo Perkins for starters, if not for her guidance, I'm not sure I'd be published today. Jill Noble, senior editor at Noble Romance has gone out of her way to respond to my many questions, and when asked, Authors Lena Austin and AJ Llewellyn have offered me very candid advice on my writing, for which I will be forever grateful. My kids have been extremely supportive, even inspirational at times. Last but not least, Sugar Daddy, my S.O., he is my biggest fan and supporter (and in more ways than one, but that's for another time). If I've failed to mention anyone, please forgive me.
What kind of impact do you hope your work will have on readers?
Regardless of genre, I hope my characters resonate, either with those readers who relate to the characters or with readers who may have experienced similar situations or know somebody who has. Overall, I just want readers to realize there's a diverse world out there, and my writing embraces lovers across the gender and sexual spectrum, as well as a variety of misfits and scoundrels. When readers put down one of my books, I would love for them to be not only aroused or moved, but also walk away with a more objective look at those around them, those who may appear different, may not fit "the societal mold".
What is your favorite guilty pleasure?
Other than the hundreds I spend on eBooks per year? Sipping a Screaming Orgasm while perusing Rear Stable - rearstable.com (please note, link not safe for work.)
Kirk, or Spock?
Spock, of course...the things I could do with those ears.
Click the link below for an excerpt from Bryl's story, "Exposed," appearing in the Nerdvana anthology: