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The Tapestry of Life #1

by Nigel Puerasch

The author's words regarding The Tapestry of Life I wanted to write about a world different from the typical sword-and-sorcery fantasies; one which was matrilineal; where a soldier could as easily be a woman as a man; where same sex love and relationships were placidly regarded as normal, so normal in fact that they had a special term for a same-sex lover and a special ceremony for sanctifying the relationship, which existed alongside and intertwined with marriage.

Complete
Word approx. 160,269

online fiction

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Nigel has written 4 novels and is working on another 4 in a number of genres. His short novella, Redhead, was published by Aspen Mountain Press in March as part of an anthology, Night Moves. In between writing romantic gay and bisexual fiction, he is a partner in a funds management and financial advice business, plays the clarinet and sax, spends far too much time reading, and spoils four little dogs who share his home with his wife, and when they're home, his three grown-up children.

Reviews

[Marianne Boutet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book disappeared from the author's website just as I was starting to read it - turns out that the author is re-writing it (or at least revising some of it). So a heads up to any of you who haven't started yet.
Have I mentioned I really hate continuing stories?

Update 3/1/17 - the author has the first 2 chapters on his website, but nothing past that. Such a shame, it was good!

[Romanticfae · Rating 5 out of 5]

great characters lovely story

[Urbanista]

Sigh. Just as I was getting into it, the chapters were gone. I hope the author posts them again soon, I was enjoying it!