Jay Bell, author has donated a copy of his print book The Cat in the Cradle as a free book on the site. Here’s the blurb -
“An interesting and intriguing novel with many original ideas.”~Piers Anthony, author of the Apprentice Adept and Xanth series
Dueling mad magicians, battling possessed beasts, and surviving endless hostile landscapes? Easy. Loving someone you weren’t supposed to? That was hard.
A faceless killer terrorizes the Five Lands, one set on killing the ten Oligarchs, masters of elemental magic. It is from this murderer that Dylan, son of the Blue Oligarch, is forced to flee. Only Tyjinn, a brash and unpredictable bodyguard, stands between Dylan and certain death. Rather than play it safe, Tyjinn makes an unusual proposal; to hunt the hunter. This isn’t the only unorthodox idea he puts forth as an attraction blooms between the two young men. In the midst of uncountable obstacles and unforgiving odds, can Dylan really afford to recognize his own feelings?
The print version of The Cat in the Cradle features 25 original illustrations, one for each chapter.
Jay has decided to make this fun for all of you by asking you to name who you think is the sexiest fantasy character of all time, whether it’s from books, movies, cartoons, or anywhere else. He’ll decide on a winner based on how imaginative your responses are.
To make this even more exciting here two of the 25 illustrations from the book.
To win, please describe your sexiest fantasy character and Jay will read your entries and decide on a winner who will be announced on Sunday, May 23. Good luck! 
Jay will ship The Cat in the Cradle anywhere in the world so all of you international readers send in your entries.
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When choosing the winner I’ll also accept bribes, so if you have any land you want to sign over to me or valuable family heirlooms, just let me know. Death threats work too, but aren’t as preferable.
Ace, the senior hero of the pair Ambiguously Gay Duo. His packed spandex rocks my world! So tie me to a ticking Fusion Bomb and let him rescue me!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambiguously_Gay_Duo
Sorry, I don’t have land, family heirlooms, and am too squeamish to issue death threats. However, I will promise that the book will be avidly read and given a place of honor on my book shelf where it will be fondly reread, and dusted as needed.
That sounds like a nice home for the book! Be sure to name who you think the sexiest fantasy character is so that you can qualify for the drawing. The character can be from any medium; books, movies, cartoons, comics, etc.
Count me in please? What can I offer?
You just need to name who the sexiest fantasy character is in your opinion.
Sexy: Grumpy on the outside, squishy on the inside but they always hide it well. Big lug who is a loner but will protect those who need it. Strong enough to bury all his weaknesses way down deep.
And furry…~sigh~
Jase
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How could I possibly resist a chance to win a copy of this book?
I have a character named Bayne who I think is pretty sexy. He’s a half-incubus swordsman, that’s pretty hot, no?
If I have to pick someone else’s sexy character I may have to go with Strider. He’s pretty sexy
I do love a good incubus! But if he’s only part, what’s the other half?
The other half is human
He’s got long, bone white hair, ghostly blue eyes and a physique like Batman. He’s quiet, but witty when he does talk, a hired sword for a living but with a good heart. Protective but not posessive… And did I mention he can weild a sword? It’s a big one too
I like the strong silent type that appears at just the right moment, puts all other lovers to shame, and has a tough exterior that hides a kind heart. Someone with brains who’s sexy but doesn’t know it. Throw in a few flaws. I don’t ask for much, do I?
This book looks so cool, count me in!
Interesting answers so far, but I’m hoping for some specific answers, i.e. Lion-o in Thundercats or Frodo in Lord of the Rings.
Indiana Jones. Boromir and Aragorn of Lord of the Rings.
It a toss up for me. Between Lock, a grizzly shifter who loves to play with his toes to relax and dreams about honey covered salmon(Shelly Laurenston’s The Mane Squeeze) and the dragon shifter brothers in Bianca D’Arc’s Dragon Knights series(I think three? of them are still single).
Love shifters. They are strong, protective and can keep you warm at night.
Thanks for the chance at the book.
I can’t choose between Kasan a cat alien in ‘the last pure human’ by Twisted Hilarity http://www.twistedhilarity.com/fiction/long/tlph.html or
Batman( NOT C. Bale, he doesn’t want a Robin ¬¬)
I’d never heard of Twisted Hilarity. Looks like a fun series. Batman is always a good answer too. Merow!
I have three Characters whom I think are sexy
Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings. Although this character is short and chubby there is something sexy about it. His curly brown hair and bright, sweet brown eyes (in the book) are amazing and by the way he is described I can imagine his rough, dirty calloused hands being strong and warm and safe. I can also imagine his strong arms from working in the garden all his life, and his warm smile. In the movie his beautiful blue eyes that sparkle when happy and seem on the brink of tears when sad and sweet blonde hair in little crinkle curls are so sexy and his sad face is just heart stopping. His expressions are so sexy and smoldering (to me) and his body…well…I think its sexy (defiant face). However the sexiest thing about him is his personality. Kind, caring, brave, loyal, true, and even sometimes a little smart. He is pure. He cares so much he would never let anything happen to a friend. He is willing to sacrifice anything for a friend and is willing to brave any danger. He doesn’t even want the fame of being a hero. He is simple and sweet and only wants to be at home, building a beautiful garden, with the one he loves. And that to me is sexier than all other 6 foot three adonises with muscles like basketballs or whatever.
Derek Souza from The Darkest Power Series, he is a 6 foot, muscular boy with black hair and smoldering green eyes that pierce your very soul (yes he is very different from my first pick). He looks much older than 16 and (other than some acne problems) he is incredibly sexy. He is a werewolf so his sexiness increases by the fact that he can turn into my favourite animal. Once again though his sexiest part is his personality. He is insanely smart (especially at math) and has a snarky, sarcastic, yet loveable personality. He is so strong he doesn’t understand his own strength and has a hard time with sympathy. He thinks he is a monster and doesn’t want to hurt anyone. He is self conscious and even though he is mature and brave he is scared of things he doesn’t understand and he is protective of those he loves.
Lastly, but not least. Severus Snape. His deep, cold black eyes, sallow skin, and hooked nose may turn other off but for me (especially movie version Alan Rickman) it makes me think SEXY! He is think and his hair, falling like oily curtain (gently wafting curtains) in his face is incredibly dreamy and his sarcastic humour, inner trauma, and love for a woman he lost long ago makes him so sexy.
So that is it…and i don’t have land, or heirlooms, but I do have control of a fleet of aliens that can go up your nose and make you act like Perez Hilton and dance like a drunk chicken when you hear the name Andreas…YAY MANIPULATION! <3
I’m rather partial to Han Solo
Need I explain why?
No heirlooms, but I do bake cookies.
Hans Solo is more sci-fi than fantasy, but he’s so sexy that I’ll count him anyway. Plus, he has a giant Wookiee.
I’ve been a science fiction fan for about 50 years but I think one of the sexiest characters still is one I fell for as a teenager – Mr. Spock. Yes I watched the original broadcasts. And bought all the books. I still have a couple feet of shelf space devoted to Star Trek and still adore the character as portrayed in the novels by Myrna Culbreath and Sondra Marshak.
Mr. Spock is awesomely sexy (thumbs up)
Rurouni Kenshin from the anime Rurouni Kenshin, Yamane from Drawn Together by Z.A Maxfield and Dr. House from the tv show House.
I hope I’m not too late for this. First off, one… Seriously, just one…? *sigh*
If I have to choose just one it would probably be Aragorn/Elessar/Strider from JRR Tolken’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and I do mean the books. The character has such honor, strength and passion that I find him very sexy.
The contest is open until midnight tonight, so you aren’t too late. Aragorn is a good choice. He’s the ultimate paladin!
My all time fave is Duncan Idaho from the Dune series. He is always described as being ruggedly handsome. He is a master swordsman that is constantly reborn in series as a ghola for his special skills. The Bene Gesserit use him as a stud for the genetic fortitude he provides to his offspring. Lastly, he is noble and brave. I have used him in a few special fantasies of my own creation.
The sexiest fantasy character would have to be Akihiko Usami from the anime series “Junjou Romatica”. He is smart and sometimes a bit of a snob but he is really good looking….I mean he just overflows with charm. He keeps to himself when it came to his feelings, but when he fell for his lover, he was a hopeless romantic. There is nothing that can top a guy like him…well there is but we’ll ignore that.
I hadn’t heard of this series before, but it sounds good. It’s been awhile since I read or watched some Yaoi.
Enter me please!
Family heirloom….that might be me *sigh* does that count?
Sexy…hmm…sluggish brain this morning, but first to mind is Cat from The Windflower. The most anticipated sequel never written, and probably inspired a generation of aspiring authors to write their own story!
Hi Jay,
thank you for donating a free copy of your book!
I’m still a novice to the fantasy genre so my choices are limited and the decision is easy.
It’s Vald from Yaoi manga Chrimson Spell. The handsome, innocent and honorable prince who transforms into this dangerous but hawt demon with fangs, sharp claws and those truly sexy black stripes all over his body…
ok, here goes…
I lost my original post when the computer froze up, but my choice(s) for ‘sexiest fantasy character are Jay Bell and Samwise Gamgee… Necessary explanation to follow….
Not a ploy for contest consideration whatsoever, Jay himself has to be my first pick. As I eagerly await new videos, my mind has already built him up as this ‘fantasy friend’ of mine, due to these pseudo-connections I’ve created… Midwest upbringing, both writers (fantasy vs. comedy/stand-up routines), gay males of similar age, action figure collectors, film fans, and so on…. ALL apologies to Andreas here, but when you look for a ‘life partner-in-crime’, you usually tend to try to find someone with similar interests/traits/intelligence, etc and my ‘fantasy’ guy would have to be Jay…. Andreas, you lucky so-and-so, you get the ‘reality’ to my ‘fantasy’, so good on ya…. Knowing they are so incredibly happy together kinda reassures me that maybe I’ll have a ‘reality character’ of my own someday…
And, though I was speaking honestly/no ploy, my other sexiest fantasy character (for official contest entry) is Samwise Gamgee from Tolkien… He’s an everyman/everyhobbit and I find that incredibly attractive… He’s a totally devoted friend, organized and logical in nature, and will do whatever it takes to accomplish the task at hand – even if it’s carrying a cohort to the ends of the earth to destroy an evil piece of jewelry… Basicly, he’s the Queer Eye’s Carson Kressley of Middle Earth – willing to die in the fires of hell to eliminate horrifyingly bad accessories…. My two cents… B
This answer was certainly the most charming! It’s a good thing you live so far away or you might just seduce me away from Andreas!
This is now closed to new entries. Check the main site tomorrow to see who won. Honestly, I wish I could chose all of you!