An Oestend spinoff!!
I’m doing NaNoWriMo for the first time ever, so all other projects are temporarily on hold while I write this one. I of course don’t have a title yet, but I will tell you that it has both Frances and Simon, plus Dante and his newfound love interest. It’s currently at about 18k. I’m really loving the relationship aspects of this book so far, but have yet to really manifest a plot. Cross your fingers that I can pull it all together.
Things that are on hold, but on the agenda for after November:
- Trailer Trash. This story is set in Wyoming in the 80s and is sort of YA. It’s currently only about 12k words, but I don’t think it will be all that long when it’s done. Maybe 30k? Then again, I’ve never been right yet about the length of a project. I can’t really say for sure that I’ll ever finish this one. Heidi and Ethan are both telling me to keep going, though, so hopefully they’ll help spur me along.
- The Chicago Project. That’s the working title, at least, but I don’t think it will be the final title. This story is currently at about 24k words. It’s a contemporary about an Italian plumber in Chicago and a cute young twink. What I haven’t really fully disclosed up until now is that this is a joint project with Heidi. (I’ll find out now how many of you pay attention to this page.) :-)
- A co-authored story with Rowan Speedwell. I don’t want to say too much yet, but I will say it would be my first historical. It was actually the very first idea I had after Promises (or maybe even before Promises) but the truth is, the amount of research involved scared me. Rowan promises me it will be okay. We’ve done absolutely nothing on this yet, but plan to look at it more when November is done.
- Some kind of fun short story for the Coffee and Porn in the Morning Bday Bash in mid-January. I had planned to use Cinder, but it grew and ended up being three times the length I’d expected, so now it’s back to the drawing board! This will be a free read, and will probably be Coda-related. It might be about Jon and Cole. It might be about Zach and Angelo going on a trip to Oregon. It might be a crazy little Coda project that some of the Total E-Bound crew dared me to write while in NOLA (yes, for those of you who know what I’m talking about, I’m actually considering it). Or, it might be Zach and Angelo having a chance encounter with Sam and Mitch. (Inserts screams of joy or rage here.)
That’s absolutely everything. I’m not even going to put my usual “What’s on the backburner?” list, because frankly, I’ll be lucky if I ever manage to finish the stuff on the front burner.
See you in December!
(Updated 11/9/11)
Madison
/ January 5, 2012No you didn’t but what you did create was wow… Levi/Jamie’s story was so wonderfully done.. Just amazing.
Madison
/ January 4, 2012Don’t forget Jamie and Levi either…. God that booked was amazing too. Marie you just have to dedicate more time to writing
Marie Sexton
/ January 5, 2012I do need to devote more time to writing. That’s true. 2011 was not a good year in that regard. I hope to do better in 2012.
Madison
/ January 3, 2012My vote would also be Jon/Cole, Matt/Jared, but also Levi and Jamie ….I have read these books so many times I have lost count! It is your fault Marie, you are such a great story teller that each of your books and the people in them become part of our lives, and we keep wanting to know what happens to them next.
Marie Sexton
/ January 4, 2012Oh gosh. Now I’m going to disappoint everybody. LOL. My short for the CoP Bday Bash ended up being not Coda-related at all. Sorry about that. Well, I hope you’ll all enjoy it anyway, and maybe I’ll get to those other Coda stories someday. (BTW, the CoP stories will be shared the week of January 24th.)
Thanks!
Bubz
/ January 3, 2012Ok, I am so behind in keeping up with you, Marie!
may I vote yes for a Jon/cole read, and double-yes for (((Angelo))) and Zach? Anything Angelo and Zach!
xo
BUbz
Mavieenlair
/ November 25, 2011I’m going to join the bandwagon and say: YES PLEASE (times a thousand plus infinity) to more Jon & Cole story. I must have read Strawberries For Dessert a hundred times this year alone. I can never get enough. You’re such a genius for creating them… So, if there’s a chance that you might write Jon and Cole again, please do because I am 110% positive that it would make A LOT of people super happy. Thank you for the best dessert in the world ever!
God Of Rage
/ December 5, 2011@Mavieenlair
totally with you…
cole is just so sweet to eat…
if he were near me….god, no second thought for me to not walk to him and
take him where he stand… X_x
but once again…I will feel sad and bad about Jon. ;p
so…maybe threesome… XD XD XD
Marie Sexton
/ December 5, 2011Haha! I imagine Cole would be a bit startled by that.
God Of Rage
/ December 23, 2011I think that too
it’s your fault Marie…how in the hell you came up with him…
(jarred and matt too)
I mean…wow…and wow
XD
but hey, am not that bad looking at all… (^3^)!!
so, maybe there is a chance for me…
teeehehehehe~~~
Marie Sexton
/ December 5, 2011Thanks so much. I really do hope to write a bit more about these two some day. It’s not in the works yet, but keep your fingers crossed.
Thanks again!
Lcw
/ November 18, 2011Please let number 4 be about Jon! I promise to keep reading everything you write but my heart belongs to Jon and Cole
Dan
/ November 1, 2011My “Matt” left me for a real Cherie……my ending wasn’t so happy. He said he had never felt this way for a guy before, but we could no longer be friends. It did bring back a lot of memories…..I just wish my ending would have been so happy. The irony is how similar it was to my real life situation.
Marie Sexton
/ November 2, 2011Oh Dan, that’s awful! I’m so sorry! I hope very, very much that your Happily Ever After is coming soon! ((hugs))
Hang in there!
God Of Rage
/ October 13, 2011Nah~~~More Of JarXMat
and absolutely more of COLE AND JONATHAN PLS…
I really would like to live with them
day by day
;p
like really knowing what they are doing now, and what will they do at night…
will they go somewhere tomorrow or next sunday… :droooools:
am so hoplessly addicted to them, and you are the one to take responsibility for it…
T_T
Thank You So Much Marie-Sama
Bubz
/ September 29, 2011Gah! Fantastic.
I will cross my fingers.
xxx
Bubz
Bubz
/ September 28, 2011Oh good because you know how I feel about Angelo!
*blows Angelo a kiss*
I just imagine some authors get tired of being asked for more of a certain character…especially if they are writing something else….
Maybe a short “slice of life” short story or post with ang and one or more of the other Boyz will pop into your head someday!
Xxx
Bubz
Marie Sexton
/ September 28, 2011It’s possible (no guarantees) there will be a short story in January that includes Angelo. But that’s all I’m saying for now.
Bubz
/ September 28, 2011I hope to never annoy you with my love of/hints for more Angelo!
Have a great day, beloved author!
Marie Sexton
/ September 28, 2011Ha! No worries! I’m absolutely NOT annoyed! I love when anybody loves my boys, but especially when they love Angelo.
Bubz
/ September 27, 2011Jon and Cole! (((Marie)))! You know how I love them!
Would there be any Angelo in it do you think?
(((Angelo)))
Xxx
Bubz
Marie Sexton
/ September 28, 2011At this point, I don’t anticipate any of the other guys making an appearance, but anything is possible.
chanceofbooks
/ September 28, 2011Cole would need to at least call Jared on the phone right? And if he did, that might get the other guys thinking about where they are in life . . . and there you go. “B” storyline. Or Jared could just slip in an update
Nope, not above begging for more Jared & Matt. The Promises file accidentally opened on my nook the other day and next thing I knew I was re-reading the whole series–for like the 6th time. I might need a 12 step program.
Marie Sexton
/ September 28, 2011That’s funny! Well, I’m glad you can still enjoy them after that many reads. And I’ll certainly keep that “B” storyline idea in my head. LOL.
Thanks!
Sarah
/ September 27, 2011More of Jon and Cole?! Love that!!!
Marie Sexton
/ September 28, 2011Thanks, Sarah! Hopefully I get it written some day!
Linda
/ September 20, 2011Last weekend, I was wasting my time on Amazon looking for something interesting to read… When I stumbled on “Promises”. I loved it! LOVED IT! We are now Wednesday, and I already finished “Strawberries for Dessert” and am starting “A to Z”.
I adore your style! It flows. It doesn’t give me the impression that I’m reading a book. I am totally hooked which is very unusual for me, since I never read books in English (I stick to french).
I also got really attached to your characters so I am really glad you are thinking of doing a sequel for Cole and Jon! It’s my favorite couple (for now) and the ending was very moving.
I am looking forward for more strawberries!
And thank you for your wonderful creations.
Marie Sexton
/ September 21, 2011Thanks Linda! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Coda books so far. Thanks for your comment!
Crystal
/ September 19, 2011I love the comment about favorites. Matt and Jared might be my favorite m/m couple of all time. (I’m not going to commit to that until I have a chance to reflect on all my couples, but I think they may have it.)
I would love to see a story with Frances and Simon. That one is screaming to written.
Marie Sexton
/ September 20, 2011Thanks Crystal. I think about Simon and Frances a lot.
hannah
/ September 9, 2011A Jon and Cole followup…Love it!
Marie Sexton
/ September 11, 2011Hopefully I finish the darn thing someday!
Danielle
/ September 1, 2011reading comments is awesome! I love how diff people have fave couples- for me I looovvve Matt and Jared. Like I will happily buy any book that has them in it
Marie Sexton
/ September 1, 2011Isn’t that fun? I love the fact that everybody has different favorites! I love that every one of my boys has somebody who says, “He’s the best.” It’s part of what makes this gig so cool.
Ella Jane
/ August 20, 2011I have been running around the internet trying to find The Collage. But following your trail all I saw was a lot of NSFW that seared my brain! Oh the dangers of being a fan!
Kerri
/ August 9, 2011You have my vote for all of the all of the above, but I would love to read a sequel to Between Sinners and Saints. I’ve read almost all your books & short stories except Song of Oestend that’s on my reading list. you are one of the few authors on my automatic buy list, sometimes I don’t even read the summary (O.o”)
Marie Sexton
/ August 9, 2011Thanks so much, Kerri! I appreciate that!
Daniel
/ August 2, 2011A good sequel to One More Soldier would be how Will moved to San Francisco to honor Bran and live his life freely. Than a wounded soldier comes across Will’s path and states that he served with Bran to include the time of his death. They get to talking and find out that Bran spoke very highly of Will and if something was to happen to him in Vietnam he was to deliver a letter to Will stating how much the last two weeks of his life back home with Will meant more to him than he could possibly imagine. They would become close friends and have a common bond, the love that both shared for the one man that touched their lives and was taken at an early age to a horrific war.
Marie Sexton
/ August 3, 2011Oh, that’s a lovely idea!
lcw
/ July 1, 2011Loved between sinners and saints. Everytime I read a blurb for one of your books I think oh that is not my type of story, but I have loved each one. I must confess I am a big Jon fan. I am really hoping that story comes together because I can’t wait to read it.
Marie Sexton
/ July 1, 2011Thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad you liked Between Sinners and Saints. I’m also glad to hear Jon has fans! I hear from lots of people who like Angelo or Cole or Matt and Jared, but very few who pick Zach or Jon. It’s nice to know they all have their fans. Jon and Cole may get their follow-up some day, if my muse cooperates.
Thanks again!
Jennifer
/ June 28, 2011I just finished Sinners and Saints….I LOVED IT!!!!!!! Would love a sequel to see how Levi and his Boy Scout are doing, what a beautiful love story as well as a touching family saga. I would love to come back to Charleston and visit them all over and see how Dolly’s doing and how far Jamie has come, In trusting again. GREAT!
Thanks for the amazing read!
Marie Sexton
/ June 28, 2011Thanks Jennifer! I’m so glad you liked it! It’s very possible I’ll come back to Jaime and Levi someday. (I told my husband he had to take me to Charleston first, and he didn’t completely balk at the suggestion.)
chanceofbooks
/ May 26, 2011I started with the free Promises last week and I’ve now finished the whole Coda series (working on Paris right now). . . Addicted much? Also, my bank account says free books are painful
Yes, please write a follow-up for Jon/Cole–I sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo want to see Cole get his secret wish. Please keep writing the contemporaries–your voice is so perfect and wonderful. I’m not much of a fantasy/paranormal readers, but I’m looking forward to checking out your other contemporaries and the solider book! Thank you for one of the most enjoyable weeks of reading I’ve had in a very, very, very long time.
Marie Sexton
/ May 26, 2011Thanks very much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the Coda books. I spent a year and half with those boys living in my head, and I love them so much. I may get back to them eventually. Until then, I hope you enjoy One More Soldier, and I hope you’ll check out Between Sinners and Saints when it comes out next week.
Thanks again!
Fanta
/ April 16, 2011I absolutely fell in LOVE with Strawberries for Dessert. I even bought Paris A to Z even though I haven’t read about Matt and Jared or Zach and Angelo just to catch more glimpses of Jon and Cole. I just absolutely loved Jon’s growth since his first meeting with Cole. I hope to see more of the two in the future.
Marie Sexton
/ April 16, 2011Thanks Fanta! Glad you liked SfD. Jon and Cole are a lot of fun. I hope you’ll give my other boys a try, too.
Bubz
/ April 10, 2011LOL you probably DON’T want to read it as you are writing one and wouldn’t want to be influenced(?) but if you are interested in it let me know.
Bubz
Bubz
/ April 10, 2011Marie, i just re-read Strawberries again for the zillionth time…cried my eyes out through most of it. I forget how much I love that book, and how much I love Cole. I want to know Cole! LOL.
I just hope there is more Cole/Jon in our futures…as well as (((Ang))) and Zach…and Matt and Jared of course
I was going to mention that Laura Baumbach wrote a “pirate in space story” called “Details of the Hunt.” Have you read it? When I got it I thought “this is literally the oddest plot ever” but it is a darling m/m book. She made up a very hot, twinky pirate + alien love story! LOL
xxx Bubz
Marie Sexton
/ April 10, 2011I haven’t read it! Good to know.
Glad SfD still pleases!
anexiana
/ April 7, 2011I’m so excited to see you might do a Cole and Jon follow up. I loved Strawberries for Dessert because of Cole. And although I was completely satisfied by the book, I’m now thinking of all the wonderful things you could do in a continuation. xD I hope you write it someday!
PS. Paris A to Z was amazing! I can’t believe you managed to fit all those personalities in one book.
Marie Sexton
/ April 7, 2011Thanks! I do hope to get to it someday. And I’m so glad you liked Paris A to Z!
Kate
/ March 30, 2011I absolutely LOVED Strawberries for Dessert. Cole is such a fabulous character. I am excited about the Paris book but I would love it if Cole and Jon would get their follow up story , please please please !!! Especially with Cole´s back story – seeing him and Jon attempt fatherhood would just be fantastic … It´s definitely a book I´d buy
Marie Sexton
/ March 30, 2011Thanks Kate! So glad you liked SfD! Jon and Cole’s last story is still sort of taking form in my head, but I do hope to get to it someday.
Thanks again!
Alaina
/ February 21, 2011So glad to hear there’s going to be more Zach and Angelo! But terribly sad to hear that there *may* not be more for Cole and Jon. I have a really hard time deciding who I like better– Cole or Angelo. Don’t get me wrong– Matt and Jared are great, but Cole and Angelo sparkle! And honestly– Cole would be a fantastic father!
Looking forward to April!
A
Marie Sexton
/ February 22, 2011Thanks Alaina! Cole and Angelo are both great fun to write, so I’m glad they’re fun to read as well.
And I agree, Cole would make a great father.
Bubz
/ January 19, 2011Hi Marie
Just checking in. Turned another friend on to the Coda boyz…she is on Strawberries, now.
Anxiously waiting for Matt and Jared’s story
Valentine’s gift to us readers, I think!
xxx
Bubz
P.S. and my usual message for Ang…(((Angelo)))
Marie Sexton
/ January 19, 2011Hello! Thanks so much for pimping my boys for me!
I’ll be hosting a contest at the beginning of February and the winner will receive a free copy of Putting Out Fires, so make sure you check back! And you will officially get more of Angelo on April 6th!!
Thanks!
Bubz
/ December 4, 2010Marie I think I love Angelo enough to make up for any readers than don’t
xxx
Bubz
Marie Sexton
/ December 4, 2010Haha!! That’s good to know!
UKSandy
/ December 3, 2010Oh Marie – I’m really excited for all the new stories – in particular the Paris Story – can’t wait for that one!
Marie Sexton
/ December 3, 2010Thanks Sandy! I hope you enjoy it!
Bubz
/ December 3, 2010Oh Marie, yay! I was checking back to see if there would be an update on Paris Story!
So excited
I have turned 3 or 4 of my friends on to the Coda Boyz!
Hugs to you and Angelo
Bubz
Marie Sexton
/ December 3, 2010Thank Bubz! Yes, the Paris story is finally finished. Phew! That one gave me a few headaches, but I’m happy with it now.
Rachelle
/ November 7, 2010I just finished strawberries for desert and like the others (promises, Ato Z and the letter Z) i loved it! I will say i had my reservations about it at first, i was skeptical if i would like Cole, but I LOVE HIM and Jonny
But what is this about The promise? Is it a short story? Is it out already i have not seen it. Please help if there is a story about these boys i am missing right now i need to know, love them!
Marie Sexton
/ November 7, 2010Rachelle-
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked SfD. The Promise is a short story about Matt and Jared. It is unpublished but is available here on my website.
Thanks again!
Marie
UKSandy
/ October 27, 2010I love Zach & Angelo and can’t wait to read more about them. I just started Strawberries for Dessert and at the moment although I’ve loved all 3 books so far Letter to Z is my favourite – Just love Angelo.
Marie Sexton
/ October 27, 2010I’m so glad to hear it! Angelo is the character who, no matter what, for better or worse, is always there in my head telling me exactly what he thinks about everything. I love him to pieces, although I know not all of my readers feel the same way.
april s
/ August 26, 2010loved strawberries for dessert
can’t wait for paris thanks
Marie Sexton
/ August 26, 2010Thanks April!
Judith
/ August 25, 2010Hi Marie. I just read Strawberries for Dessert…. loved it. Promises is still my fave, but I love the way you tell stories, so I loved this one just as much for different character reasons. I cant wait for the next one,hopefully it will include additions to the family! So hurry cuz I cant wait to read it!
Marie Sexton
/ August 25, 2010Thanks Judith! Glad you liked it!
Vikki
/ August 22, 2010I’m VERY excited about Paris, and the Cole and Jon short story….I LOVE your books.
Marie Sexton
/ August 22, 2010LOL. Thanks Vikki! I need to finish that damn Paris story!
Ursula
/ August 14, 2010Hi Mary, just bought your book and read it in almost one swoop. You have outdone yourself again! I was sceptical at first if such a seemingly flighty and flimsy guy like Cole could have any depth and even find true love. Boy, was I wrong….The book was just beyond good. I am reading it now the second time. The story has so much tenderness, humor, unexpected turns and twists. I adore your writing style and I found it ingenious that you let the reader know what Cole is thinking by having him write those e-mails to Jared. Than you for your fabulous story tellings… Ursula
Marie Sexton
/ August 16, 2010I’m so glad you liked it, Ursula! Cole was so fun to write about, and I’m really thrilled that people are enjoying his book.
Thanks again!
Marie
LCW
/ August 8, 2010This was my favorite of all your books. I too would like to see more of Cole and Jon. I feel like there is much more to know about Cole and a story centered around a growing family would provide a great platform for those revelations. Thanks for a great book.
Marie Sexton
/ August 8, 2010LCW – Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it.
Kat
/ August 8, 2010Just finish Strawberries for Dessert. Another great book in your series.
Can’t want to read Cole and Jon short story, hopefully baby story, please!!!!.
Marie Sexton
/ August 8, 2010Thank Kat! Glad you liked it!
Rachel
/ August 6, 2010I have read Promises, A to Z(several times because I just love Angelo),The letter Z & I just finished Strawberries… Personally, I would love to see all of them together with one of the couples with a baby? ??? Whatever you decide to do I know it will be great. But. …while you are working on that a short story or two please. Lol!
Turnerpla
/ August 4, 2010Hello- I enjoy your books and I just finished Promises. I agree with Rossy, I would love to see a story that involves family (babies). There are a couple of good gay family books out there, but I would love to see something like both Matt and Jared adopting a baby and becoming fathers for the first time. (Outside of babysitting their nephew).
Just sharing my thoughts. Oh, and you ROCK!!!
Marie Sexton
/ August 4, 2010Turnerpla- Thanks so much for you input and your comment! I hope you’ll check out Strawberries for Dessert. It will be available on Friday.
Thanks again!
Rossy
/ June 21, 2010You already know how much i LOVED your first 2 books, and that am going to start reading the 3rd soon when i get in the right mood. Can’t wait to read those short stories!
Well since you asked, here is what i would like for you to write: I would love a story about gay parenting. With the kind of character development you are able to achieve, i think you can create a great couple with that kind of plot. There are less than a handful of GOOD stories about gay men, who end up being parents together. Please give me one!!!LOL
Marie Sexton
/ June 23, 2010Rossy – I’ll keep that in mind!
I’ll be interested in hearing your thoughts after you finish Strawberries for Dessert.
Ursula
/ May 22, 2010Just finished the Letter Z and love it, loved it…. The different POV were intriguing and made the story very lively. I never get tired of Angelo’s point of view, very unique.
Fully support your idea about the Paris story and would love to see more how Angelo and Zach interact with each other. Their connection runs quite deep, so I suppose the well of story about those two will not dry up very quickly. And with the many layers of Angelos personality there is maybe even a possibility for another novella/novel? What about his “relationship’ with his mother?
I can’t wait to read other stories from you. You are such a highlight in the m/m romance genre
Regards Ursula
Marie Sexton
/ May 22, 2010Thanks so much Ursula. I’m glad you liked it. Although the Paris story isn’t next on my agenda, I’m quite sure Angelo isn’t through with me yet.
Whitney Broussard
/ June 2, 2010Angelo HAS to go to Paris
Jodie
/ May 19, 2010I have read both Promises and A to Z (along with “The Promise” and “The Letter Z”), and much like Larry616, I really hope to see more Matt and Jared in the future. I just love these two characters. Thanks for sharing them with us
Larry616
/ March 24, 2010I have read your first two books, Promises and A to Z. Loved them both but the characters of Matt and Jared are the ones that stuck with me. I just dowlnloaded the Promise Short story and haven’t had time to read it just yet, but looking forward to it. I do hope that you continue to use Matt and Jared in future books like you did in A to Z. They are really hot characters! Keep up to good writing, I am looking forward to the next book.
Marie Sexton
/ March 24, 2010Thanks Larry! I’m glad you like Matt and Jared. You definitely will get to see more of them in The Letter Z. I don’t expect them to turn up in Phoenix with Cole, but you never know what will happen down the road!
Thanks again!
Cole
/ March 9, 2010Really darling, time to get on with it, don’t you think?
Scarlett Parrish
/ March 7, 2010*snerk* You said ‘cock’.