Day: January 3, 2020

2020 Blog Changes

The short version:

  • I’ll be reviewing a wider range of gay romance books. Specifically fantasy and science fiction.
  • The name on the blog will change. It’s still me, I’ve just rearranged my pen names.
  • The blog’s web address will change from maylacer.home.blog to LoveIsLoveReviews.com

The long version:

I began this review blog as my 2019 New Year’s resolution. It was the second time I’d tried to start a review blog. The first time, I didn’t go about it the right way. Without a consistent posting schedule, I ended up only posting a handful of reviews.

I learned from my mistakes, and did my best over 2019 to post regularly. I didn’t always succeed, but I’m proud that I kept with the blog for the entire year. I’m looking forward to making the blog even better in 2020. Which means some slight changes.

First, a new domain name. Gone is wordpress.com/maylacer.home.blog. Up now is LoveIsLoveReviews.com. The layout of the site will also change, but the overall content won’t. I’ll still be posting two reviews a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The final change is in the pen name. When I began thinking of writing gay fiction, I knew I wanted multiple pen names. I had this idea, that on hindsight was completely unrealistic, that I would separate my writings and reviews into three categories – contemporary, fantasy/science fiction, and BDSM. That way it would be was for readers to go straight to what they wanted.

There is still a part of me that thinks it’s a good idea. But that part is small. The rest of me has come to the realization that I am not the overachiever I was back in college. Back then, I had no life. I went to class, worked, and slept. I didn’t party, my social life was limited, and I lived with the fear of student loans over my head. Oh, and I was miserable.

I don’t want to go back to the days of feeling trapped by my obligations. Writing and reading are fun for me, and while I would ultimately like to monetize my blog and make a career out of my writing, I never want to lose my passion.

I currently have two pen names for gay romance. I use May Lacer for my short erotica stories, and want to keep that name for that alone. June Jadus is my first pen name, the one that has deep meaning for me, and the one I ultimately want associated with the many books I will one day finish writing.

 I also want June Jadus to be associated with my reviews. So from now on, that’s who is in charge of the blog. It’s nothing but a name change. The person behind the keyboard is still me, no matter the name. May Lacer will get her own, smaller blog, where the focus is on the erotic short stories. That blog will come soon.

Finally, I’d like to thank all of the people who have been following this blog and liking the posts. Knowing that there are people out there who are aware of my blog has given me the confidence I need to keep going for the next year. Thank you all so much, and I hope you enjoy the reviews to come.

Happy 2020!