Wayward Books

Wayward Books is a press devoted to publishing gay fiction of the original slash persuasion.
It was founded in 2000. 
It published a new book roughly every quarter, its last new release was in 2002. 
While not stated overtly on their website, the novels were fanfiction with the serial numbers filed off and other works by current and former fanfiction writers.
==Its Creation and Goal==
===2000===
From Sara S, one of the presses' creators: 
===2001===
From Sara S: 
===2002===
From Sara S: 
==Fan Reaction==
==Books==
This is the Wayward Books catalogue as listed on their website.
===Camera Shy===
Camera Shy by Matthew Parkes (May 2002). This book was originally written in 1986 by Meg Lewtan as The Professionals fanfic. See Camera Shy.
"Assigned to trap a political assassin, ASIO agent, Jack Ballam, is ordered to use Sydney's top male model, Tane Caton, as bait. At their first meeting, Ballam is instantly, dangerously attracted to the man. On the verge of a new career in films and vulnerable, Caton is unaware the adviser helping him to prepare for his first role as a mercenary will use him ruthlessly and betray him."
===Kind Hearts===
Kind Hearts by Evelyn Martin (2000). This book was originally the 1985 Professionals fic by O Yardley. See Kind Hearts.
"Nick Ryan's life is an open book for anyone to read; on the other hand Edward Ashton, his partner in the successful Burford's Detective Agency, is more of an enigma. Together they get results, but then a new case threatens to drag Ashton's past into the limelight. (280 pages)" 
An excerpt.
===The Larton Chronicles===
The Larton Chronicles by James Anson (August 2001), This book was originally a 1995 Professionals zine by Rhiannon. See The Larton Chronicles.
"Robert March, acerbic writer and ex-policeman, moves to Larton where he meets Michael Faulkner, the hard-riding, hard-drinking 'squire' of the village. Robert comes to like Larton, but finds there are drawbacks to living there - Michael being one of them. The Larton Chronicles is a gentle, humorous amble through the English countryside meeting Michael's relatives, Robert's long-suffering agent, the Irish showjumping team, Robert's beloved Aga, and the folk from Larton itself. Damp dogs, hard-ridden horses and snooty cats roam pages filled with the story of Rob and Mike - fighting, laughing, loving and building a life together. (299 pages)" 
An excerpt.
See a 2009 review of this book at .
===Paper Flowers===
Paper Flowers by Kit Fisher (July 2000). This book was originally a 1992 Professionals zine by Kitty Fisher. See Paper Flowers.
"Seeking vital clues to bring a gang of corrupt police to justice, Peter Duncan finds more pain - and more love - than he ever bargained for. With an enemy on one side and a lover on the other, his life is about to be torn apart, maybe forever. (287 pages)" 
An excerpt.
===Perfect Trust, and Perfect Hope===
Perfect Trust by S Hardy Brondos (February 2001, first book featuring Jason Swedborg and Daniel Reilly). 
This book is not based on a fandom, but its author is the fan author, Maiden Wyoming. A fan in 2000 wrote: 
Perfect Hope by S. Hardy Brondos (November 2001, second book featuring Jason Swedborg and Daniel Reilly)
[Perfect Trust]: "When Jason Swedborg and Daniel Reilly agree to work as top-secret agents for the US government, they expect to encounter danger and death. What they don't expect is to face a twisted web of conspiracy which includes shadows from Daniel's past and the ominous beat of voodoo drums. Nor do they expect to fall in love with each other. Life is full of surprises. (270 pages)" 
An excerpt.
[Perfect Hope]: "Jason Swedborg and Daniel Reilly have been partners and lovers for over a year, but working together takes on new meaning and new dangers when Jason is ordered to play the part of a young gay man on the make. Daniel must watch from the sidelines while his partner is used as bait to lure a foreign terrorist who is also a serial killer. But he refuses to watch helplessly and enlists the aid of Jason's family in unravelling a tangled web of intrigue and violence that seems destined to leave both of them alone and without hope." (257 pages)" 
An excerpt.
===Saints and Darkness===
Saints and Darkness by Kit Fisher (to have been published August 2002 as a sequel to Paper Flowers).
"Peter Duncan finally has a chance of happiness with his lover, Byrne - even to the point of enjoying the trivialities of domestic bliss. But no one can escape the past, and Duncan's is darker than most. When his life once more descends into violence, there is little he can do to prevent it. Once again, the lovers will need all their strength to survive the brutality that threatens to overwhelm their lives."
===Silk and Feather===
Silk and Feather ("A Shadow of Evil" and "A Crimson Feather") by M. Jones (July 2002). These two stories are probably original and not repurposed fanfic.This author was in Rurouni Kenshin fandom and was active in original yaoi circles. Both stories resemble her other original slash and don't seem to be similar to her favorite fic subjects.
"The two novellas in this book explore otherworldly attractions in dark and gothic tones. A Shadow of Red Silk tells the story of Adrian who, sick and penniless, is forced to accept the hospitality of his ruthless cousin. Adrian is completely alone; his only hope that his end will be swift. But there are surprises in the dark, hostile house. The second novella, A Crimson Feather, has resident tough cop Rook Larson on the hunt for an antiques dealer. When Rook finds Azriel injured in an alleyway, he feels compelled to help him. As their relationship deepens, and Rook investigates the perpetrator of Azriel's attack, he discovers the dealer collects more than just hard-to-find antiques and that some things are above price. (222 pages)"
An excerpt.
===The Sorcerer's Web===
The Sorcerer's Web by T.P. Macer (August 2000, the presses first publication). This book was originally a 1998 Professionals by Liz Bradford. See The Sorcerer's Web.
"The Royal Family of Cardia has been viciously murdered and the country's borders are being attacked. Adam Pell is a ranger, defending the realm as he mourns the death of his cousin, the king. Then he meets Morgan, on his way to enlist, and the attraction is instant and mutual. But Morgan is not what he seems. Dangerous, complex, haunted by his past and compelled by his masters to carry death with him wherever he goes, he brings a dreadful threat to Cardia - and to Adam Pell himself. (296 pages)" 
An excerpt.
==References==
Category:Original Slash