S.S. Genesee
Hello, call me Genesee! I write queer historical romance, whether that be fantasy or set in the real world, set anywhere from the 1700s to the 1970s. I am an avid illustrator, bringing to life my written stories through the art I create. I also am a connoisseur of all things vintage, specifically loving fashion and music of the 1960s and 1970s. The Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys are my absolute favorites!
Anime style artwork I drew of Maurice and Kenneth, the main characters from “All Tomorrow’s Photos”. I also drew the cover artwork for the book!
The Dusty Brooms
All Tomorrow’s Photos
The Noble’s Merman
All Tomorrow’s Photos
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1974Maurice is an art student majoring in photography, and has become so invested in his craft he built his own darkroom inside his house. He sees an artistic view in everything, even things the average person sees as disgusting or macabre. So much so, that he’s become a serial killer in order to fulfill his disturbing artistic projects.But his murderous lifestyle gets flipped upside-down when he encounters a photo of the most beautiful man he’s ever seen.Kenneth is a registered nurse living day by day a dreary, monotonous life. When his sister tells him someone from her class wants him to be their model for the next school project, Kenneth takes a chance by trying something new.Little do the two men realize that meeting each other will set their hearts on fire, falling madly in love, changing their lives forever.[All Tomorrow’s Photos is Book One of a duology. It is a dark MM romance story not intended for a young audience.]
Content Warnings
Explicit Language, graphic depictions of violence and death (blood and gore), body horror, consensual explicit sexual content, mentions of past parental child abuse, mentions of past parental death, period-typical homophobia, smoking, alcohol and marijuana use, needles (blood drawing)
Side Note
The main character, Maurice, is autistic. However, I don’t mention the words “autism” or “autistic” anywhere in the book. This is because of the time period the book is set in, and Maurice would’ve never been diagnosed. But do note that I, the author, have written him as an autistic character.
All Yesterday’s Papers
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1974Another body is found. Another one of Maurice’s victims. But as the law draws near, everything starts to change…Kenneth thinks things are finally looking up in his life. He has a wonderful partner in Maurice, and a future that looks bright… or so it seems. As more murders occur, and the police learn more about the Western Michigan Serial Killer, Kenneth’s world begins to crack. Maybe his perfect lover isn’t as perfect as he thought.Maurice spirals further and further out of control, losing sight of who he is—is he an immoral, murderous artist, or a sweet, caring boyfriend? How long can he hide the truth from Kenneth before it all comes crashing down, ending his life as he knows it?Would Kenneth still love him if he knew?[All Yesterday’s Papers is Book Two of the All Tomorrow’s Photos duology. It is not a standalone, and must be read after Book One. This duology is a dark MM romance story not intended for a young audience.]
Content Warnings
Explicit language, graphic depictions of violence and death (blood and gore), body horror, mentions of past parental child abuse, mentions of past parental death, consensual explicit sexual content, medical play, needles (blood drawing), blood play, biting and scratching, smoking, alcohol use, psychedelic drug use (LSD), period-typical homophobia, mentions of sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, suicide ideation, self harm
The Noble’s Merman
A merman who possesses deadly magic.
Mo is a merman, born with a magical gift: the Siren’s Song. It’s a primal, instinctual force that runs through his veins, urging him to kill humans, to see their blood. But clashing with that urge is Mo’s soft and tender side, taking a special interest in humanity and wondering what it’d be like to walk amongst them with legs of his own.A human noble with a broken heart.
Kent Wilson is the heir to the Earl of Fareham. He’d felt his life was secure until his betrothed abandoned him unexpectedly a year ago, leaving both his future and his heart in tatters. After a fierce argument with his father one day, Kent runs away to the beach. Needing some time alone with his melancholy thoughts, he sings to the sea.What he doesn’t expect, though, is for a merman to hear him.Together, the two form a secret relationship—one which propels them into passion, and a love greater than they ever thought possible.[The Noble’s Merman is a standalone novel. It is an 18th century historical fantasy MM romance, with merfolk magic, cozy beach encounters, pirates, and plenty of spice.]
Content Warnings
Explicit language, consensual explicit sexual content, inhuman genitalia, alcohol consumption, mentioned parental child abuse, violence, blood, drowning, on-page attempted sexual assault (MC and side character)
Sympathy for the Blues
It’s the 1970s, and two young men are brought together by their shared love of music.Ray Roderick and his best friend Gene Hillard form a blues-rock band: the Dusty Brooms. With Ray on lead vocals and Gene on rhythm guitar, they take their home state of Michigan by storm. Though Ray feels a peculiar longing in his heart every time he plays music with Gene. It messes with his head—and he buries his emotions in the arms of beautiful women.Little does Ray know that Gene is feeling the same for him. Jealousy sparks within Gene every time he sees Ray with a woman. But he shouldn’t be jealous—no, it’s outrageous for him to want his best friend like that. A romantic relationship with Ray could never happen, as the Dusty Brooms rise in popularity.But as his feelings grow stronger, it gets harder and harder to deny them…[Sympathy for the Blues is Book One of The Dusty Brooms trilogy. It is a slow burn 1970s MM rockstar romance.]
Content Notes
Sympathy for the Blues is the first part of The Dusty Brooms trilogy. It is an MM Romance, with a HEA for the main couple at the end of the trilogy. Sympathy for the Blues includes both MM and MF sexual content, cheating, smoking, drug use(marijuana and cocaine), alcohol use, period-typical homophobia and biphobia, internalized homophobia and biphobia, implied sexism and gender roles enforcement, mention of vomiting, and gambling.
Extras
Maurice and Julia, 1968
An All Tomorrow’s Photos prequel novelette
[Maurice and Julia, 1968 is a 11k word queer MF novelette. It is a look into the backstory of Maurice Rogers, the main character of S.S. Genesee's duology, All Tomorrow's Photos. This novelette can be read as a standalone.]
Kenny On Top
An All Tomorrow’s Photos bonus epilogue
[Kenny On Top is an erotic MM romance short story following the events of All Yesterday's Papers (All Tomorrow's Photos - Book 2). It is approximately ~4k words. This epilogue contains major spoilers, so please, read All Tomorrow's Photos (Book 1 and Book 2) before reading this.]
Contact
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