Tag: LGBTQ

• THE DEAL IS CLOSED. Wicked Assets is finally here!

  
  Headline: The Most Dangerous Asset in New York is Officially on the Market.

  
  Hello everyone,
  The ink is dry. The contract is signed. And I am thrillingly (and terrifically) nervous to announce that my novella, WICKED ASSETS (The Sterling Cross Files: Book 1), is officially LIVE on Amazon!

  
  It feels like I’ve been working on this deal for a lifetime, but Sterling Cross and his demon problem are finally ready for you to meet.

  

  What is the book about?
  Imagine if The Wolf of Wall Street met Constantine… and then they had a very complicated, very spicy workspace dispute.

  
  Sterling Cross is New York City’s deadliest fixer. By day, he’s a billionaire CEO closing ruthless real estate deals. By night, he’s a master warlock liquidating rogue supernatural threats.

  
  But when a murder investigation points to a cult that turns souls into currency, Sterling does the unthinkable: he summons Asmodeus, a Prince of Hell, to help him.

  
  He expected a weapon. He got a partner who refuses to be controlled—and who wants to own Sterling, body and soul.

  
  Why you’ll love it:
  If you are looking for a fast-paced, high-heat read to devour this weekend, this is it.
  * 🔥 The Vibe: Corporate Horror meets Occult Noir.
  * 😈 The Pairing: A morally grey Billionaire Warlock x A hedonistic Demon Prince.
  * 🔗 The Trope: Forced Proximity (via a Soul Bond).
  * 🏳️‍🌈 The Spice: High-heat M/M romance.

  
  Where to grab it:
  You can read the entire novella RIGHT NOW for free if you have Kindle Unlimited!
  * 📖 eBook: $2.99 (or FREE on Kindle Unlimited)
  * 📚 Paperback: $7.99 (For those who want the trophy on their shelf)

  
  https://a.co/d/0hp9WyUo 👈

  
  Thank you all for sticking with me through the writing process. I had a blast writing Sterling and Az, and I hope you have just as much fun reading them.

  
  Welcome to the firm. Try not to sell your soul on the first day. 😈

  
  Best,
  Zachary Starr

  
  P.S. If you read it and love it, please consider leaving a rating or review on Amazon! It helps independent authors more than you know.

  February 10, 2026

  book, dark fantasy, horror, LGBTQ, love, urban fantasy

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• The Power of Stripping Back (Why My Monday Routine is Getting Simpler)

  

  Monday mornings have a reputation for being frantic. We are conditioned to think that the moment the alarm goes off, we need to be armored up, caffeinated to the gills, and sprinting toward the first fire we need to put out.

  
  But lately, I’ve been trying something different. I’m starting my week by stripping things back—literally and metaphorically.

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  February 9, 2026

  guidance, inspiration, LGBTQ, mental health, success, wellness

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• The Art of the Creative Crash

  We talk a lot about “Flow State”—that magical zone where work feels effortless and productivity is skyrocketing. But nobody talks about the other state. The one that inevitably follows the flow.

  
  I call it The Creative Crash.

  
  And for this Wellness Wednesday, I want to argue that the crash isn’t a failure. It’s a requirement.

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  January 28, 2026

  guidance, inspiration, LGBTQ, novel, success, wellness

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• Silence is Complicity

  

  Every day it grows harder to remain apolitical. At a certain point, silence stops being neutral—it becomes complicity. And right now, silence isn’t an option.
  
  I refuse to quietly witness the erosion of our fundamental freedoms. I refuse to stand by while the most vulnerable among us—the poor, the marginalized, the voiceless—are targeted and demonized. This isn’t the America we believe in. It isn’t the country we strive to be.
  
  America’s greatness was never about slogans, blind patriotism, or misplaced faith. It was always about compassion, justice, and unity. It was about defending the right of the accused to a fair trial, no matter how uncomfortable the circumstances. It was about protecting the dignity and rights of every single human being—not because they earned it, but simply because they’re human.
  
  If speaking up means losing followers, so be it. I stand firmly behind the belief that empathy and decency shouldn’t be conditional. If you cannot find it in yourself to feel compassion for others, regardless of labels or differences, then perhaps this isn’t the right place for you.
  
  When we stand together, shoulder to shoulder, embracing empathy and kindness, we rise together. This unity is our true strength—not division, not fear, not the desire to see others kneel at our feet.
  
  We are better than what’s happening right now. Let’s remember who we truly are, and let’s never stop fighting to become who we know we can be.
  
  RESIST.

  March 23, 2025

  hope, LGBTQ, motivation

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• (Poem) Tell me you Love me…

  

  Tell me you love me, 
  So my heart may understand, 
  For words alone can’t capture 
  The touch of your hand. 
  
  Tell me you love me, 
  In whispers soft and true, 
  Let your voice be the melody 
  That echoes all through. 
  
  Tell me you love me, 
  And let the world stand still, 
  For in those simple syllables, 
  Time bends to your will. 
  
  Tell me you love me, 
  And paint the sky so wide, 
  With colors of your kindness 
  That no storm can divide. 
  
  Tell me you love me, 
  Not just in a fleeting glance, 
  But in the quiet moments, 
  Where hearts dare to dance. 
  
  Tell me you love me, 
  And let the truth unfold, 
  A bond built on whispers, 
  More precious than gold. 
  
  Tell me you love me, 
  So my heart may finally see, 
  That love isn’t a question, 
  But a feeling that sets me free.

  March 1, 2025

  LGBTQ, love, Poetry, romance

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• The Fairy Tale

  

  “In a world where magic weaves through the whispers of courtly intrigue, Prince Coriander has always lived by the expectations of tradition and duty. But when an encounter sparks a forbidden yearning, he finds himself drawn into a love story he never could have imagined. Torn between his responsibilities to the kingdom and the pull of a secret desire, Coriander must face the shadows of his past and the mysteries that linger just beyond reach.
  
  The Fairy Tale is a heartfelt journey of love, loss, and self-discovery in a world of royalty and magic. As Coriander navigates the complexities of forbidden love and the healing power of connection, he must ultimately choose between duty and the hope of a future filled with magic and unspoken promises.
  
  For fans of LGBTQ+ fantasy romance, this epic story of yearning and heartache explores the bonds that transcend time and tradition, inviting readers to believe in the extraordinary power of love.”

  Find my spicy m/m romance novel The Fairy Tale in the books section of my blog. Available on Amazon!

  January 10, 2025

  book, LGBTQ, novel, romance

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