23 June 2009 A roundup of reviews of Better Than Easy
So the reviews are all in... here's what some of the press thought.

Richard Labonte - Books To Watch Out For
"Can love last? Can gay men find domestic contentment? Alexander asks and answers pesky questions central to the homo condition in this perceptive, entertaining novel that showcases his warm wit, his wry insight, and his commendable knack for crafting queer characters with real dimension. Gay fiction doesn't get much better than Better Than Easy."

Paul Burston - Time Out
"Better Than Easy is my favourite of Nick Alexander's novels so far. It's sweet, sexy, funny and tender, and I'm not ashamed to say I laughed and cried."

Rob Dawson - Gay Times
"Nick Alexander does something quite exceptional with words... It's touching, funny, and damn sexy at times, causing a stir in more ways that one. I loved 13:55 Eastern Standard Time, I loved the last three volumes of the 50 Reasons series, and I loved this book. Rob Dawson.."

Blaze magazine
"Better Than Easy is very readable - unlike so much gay fiction - and Alexander successfully paints a series of characters self-absorbed and full of human frailties. Like all of us really... ... A touch of W.H Auden perhaps? This reviewer now wants to read the first three books as well...

Melbourne Community Voice
"There’s enough spice to keep the story moving along and Alexander has the Dickensian knack of using accidental meetings and coincidences to advance his plot. The real beauty of the writing is in the carefully observed comings and goings of the relationship between Tom and Mark.

Gscene Brighton
"The message of the story is about not settling for what’s comfortable but, instead, striving for what’s ‘better than easy’. The issues in regards to Tom and Mark’s relationship are quite realistic, showing that the underlying doubts we have about a person are usually justified. But it gives a positive message that long-term relationships are achievable, no matter what your sexuality – it’s all to do with your own beliefs.

30 April 2009 Could this be My Best Review Ever? Time Out Magazine, April.

04 March 2009 UK Event Dates.
I will be reading/signing/chatting at the following events:
Thurs 19th March 7pm, London. Gays The Word Bookstore, 66 Marchmont Street
Weds 15th April, 7pm, Polari, Freedom Bar, 66 Wardour Street. (Ooh noo - too many sixes - its a sign).
Fri 17th Apri, The White Hart pub, 7pm, Wolverhampton
Come along and say, "hello!" 04 March 2009 Better Than Easy launched in the UK tomorrow.
Better Than Easy is released on the 5th of March in the UK, and will be in stock immediately from Gay's The Word, Prowler Soho and Brighton, many branches of Waterstones (their website tells you where you can pick up a copy), and of course Amazon.co.uk.

03 March 2009 Rave Review in the March issue of Gay Times.
"Nick Alexander does something quite exceptional with words, achieving two very distinct pleasures.Firstly, he successfully wraps the reader in the lives of his characters, allowing you to drift voyeuristically into the unfolding plot. Secondly, he forces you to analyse your behaviour as you recognise elements of your own life in his stories. One minute you're in a cocoon of escapism, the next, reality bites you on the arse. His novels remind us that, while we're revolving around the centres of our own universes, the complexities of our actions and thoughts ripple out with dramatic consequences, just as we are influenced by the actions of others. Better Than Easy is the fourth novel in the 50 Reasons series, continuing Mark's search for his elusive love. He's about to embark on a life-changing project – to buy a remote French gite with his lover, Tom – but will it be a change for the better? As suspect dealings fracture their plans, Mark starts to question the path he's on. With a hunky Latino fireman further upsetting the boat, Mark navigates the troubled waters of deceit, doubt, and betrayal, searching for something tender to make his life complete. Following Mark as he negotiates the obstacles before him provides a fulfilling and gratifying read. It's touching, funny, and damn sexy at times, causing a stir in more ways that one. I loved 13:55 Eastern Standard Time,. Rob Dawson.

05 Feb 2009 BIGfib Books Launches iPhone compatible Ebook Editions
BIGfib Books today started to provide Ebook editions of all of my novels>
I still prefer paper myself, but if you want all four books with you on the metro, then the iPhone (or Windows Mobile) is the way to go.
Checkout the iPhone/Palm/Windows/Mac editions of our ebooks, here.

01 Feb 2009 The first Australian Reviews trick
Better Than Easy was released in Autralia on the first of February, so the reviews are coming out there first.
These are my first ever Ozzy reviews, so I'm quite chuffed that they liked it!

Blaze magazine says:
"Better Than Easy is very readable - unlike so much gay fiction - and Alexander successfully paints a series of characters self-absorbed and full of human frailties. Like all of us really...
Where he shines- and unexpectedly so - is in three set pieces of sex action. Writing about graphic sexual activity is not easy. Describing physical action is one thing; bringing erotic and emotional stimulation to it is another, more difficult task. Alexander brings all these elements together in a, ah, stirring fashion. A touch of W.H Auden perhaps?
This reviewer now wants to read the first three books as well...
Read the whole review hereWarning! Contains Plot Spoilers

Melbourne Community Voice says:
"There’s enough spice to keep the story moving along and Alexander has the Dickensian knack of using accidental meetings and coincidences to advance his plot. The real beauty of the writing is in the carefully observed comings and goings of the relationship between Tom and Mark.
Read the whole review here Warning! Contains Plot Spoilers.

01 Feb 2009 First published UK review.
Gscene Brighton has just printed the first UK review of Better Than Easy.

"The message of the story is about not settling for what’s comfortable but, instead, striving for what’s ‘better than easy’. The issues in regards to Tom and Mark’s relationship are quite realistic, showing that the underlying doubts we have about a person are usually justified. But it gives a positive message that long-term relationships are achievable, no matter what your sexuality – it’s all to do with your own beliefs."
Read the whole February issue of Gscene here Warning! Contains Plot Spoilers.