Mark your calendars! Come to lala books on Saturday, Aug. 17th, to celebrate BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY with local romance authors, including…
♡ Laura Brown / Miri White
♡ Elizabeth Franta
♡ Molly Kerr
♡ Elena Markem
♡ Sara Marks
♡ …and yours truly!
WHEN
Saturday, August 17th
WHAT
2pm – Romance Trope & Genre Pictionary, with prizes!
3pm – Author Readings & Book Signings
WHERE
lala books
189 Market St
Lowell, MA
Can’t wait to see you there!
Happy book birthday to Hold Fast!
Hold Fast is a gay Victorian romance between a whaling harpooner who inherits a baronetcy and the estate agent tasked with turning him from sailor to gentleman.
You can find Hold Fast wherever fine books are found – but if you get it thru Smashwords it’s 50% off (along with all my other books)!
And thank you for reading!
A fresh episode of Right Here Write Queer is out wherever you catch your podcasts!
Dear Listener, We hope this episode finds you well… Because it’s time to talk epistolary fiction! From Dracula to Daddy Longlegs to Dangerous Liasons (and everything in between), we discuss the weaknesses, strengths, and practical applications of epistolary writing, and determine once and for all which podcaster is secretly a ghost.
Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of Letters to Half-Moon Street, a queernormative historical romantasy composed entirely of letters, and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms, a queernormative historical romantasy centered around a gossip column. You can connect with them at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com
Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a queer cozy fantasy novel including journal entries and letters. You can connect with her at her website: tesscarletta.com
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren’s Profession (a queer historical romance featuring letters, telegrams, and newspaper articles), The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall (a sapphic Gothic romance featuring letters and journal entires), and Fiorenzo (a queernormative historical romantasy featuring journal entries). You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
Do you hunger for penetrating and insightful analysis of romantasy novels? Then do I have a podcast for you!
Of Swords and Soulmates was kind enough to not just review Oak King Holly King but also invite me on for an interview episode. Available now wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!
A fresh episode of Right Here Write Queer is out wherever you catch your podcasts!
A character is hurt. A character is comforted. It’s all about vulnerability on today’s episode where we explore one of our favorite tropes: hurt/comfort! (Called “whump” in some circles.) From the cathartic reader experience of seeing beloved characters looked after and cared for to the versatility of a writing tool that enables characters to open up, form new bonds, and show sides of themselves they may have otherwise kept hidden. Plus, our best recommendations for media that does hurt/comfort so right.
Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of The Thoraius Saga and the Fated Fae series. You can connect with her at her website: www.lunadaye.com
Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com
Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with them at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com
S. O. Callahan (she/her) is the author of the Fella Enchanted duology and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with her on Instagram: @s.o.callahan
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King, Mr Warren’s Profession, and Fiorenzo. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
Chapter Twelve of Vampires Vampires Vampires , a M/M/M Victorian vampire romance, is up on Patre♡n! Wherein the baronet attends a ball.
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“I know some of these old fish,” said Uncle Jack. “But the young minnows have me at a loss. Who’re those pale little slips yonder?”
Malory gave thanks that his uncle merely jerked his chin at the family in question rather than pointing with hand or hook. “The Throckmortons. You might remember their late father.”
“Ah, yes—a broth of a boy!”
As his uncle did not see fit to explain that remark, Malory continued as if he hadn’t heard it.
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Joining me on Patre♡n will give you access to “drawer fic” – aka the 500k+ words worth of manuscripts that have been shelved until I figure out how to fix or finish them. You’ll also be invited to join an exclusive Discord server just for patrons!
A new chaper will go up every week. Missing (unwritten) scenes will be indicated by brackets describing what would probably happen if the scene were written. Example: [in this scene Aubrey and Lindsey ride a carousel]
Currently posting…
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
Completed works…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm)
♡ A Willing Canvas – John Halloway x Lord Cyril Graves (mm)
♡ The Train Job – Rowena Althorp x Rebekah (ff)
♡ Hold Fast 2 – Hold Faster (mm)
On this week’s episode of Right Here Write Queer, four indie authors discuss everything we love about libraries! From the strong positive influence of libraries in our individual lives to the power of apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and the vital access provided by the Queer Liberation Library—plus, how to get your favorite indie books into more library collections and other ways YOU can help your local library!
Our panel:
Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com
Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with them on instagram, @sarah.wallace.writer
Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie and Patchwork. You can connect with her at her website: tesscarletta.com
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren’s Profession, Oak King Holly King, and Fiorenzo, amongst other novels.
Chapter Eleven of Vampires Vampires Vampires , a M/M/M Victorian vampire romance, is up on Patre♡n! Wherein the baronet gets (almost) everything his bloody heart desires.
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“You remarked on the thoroughness of my education.” Sir Malory hesitated. “I must tell you it has never yet extended thus far.”
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Joining me on Patre♡n will give you access to “drawer fic” – aka the 500k+ words worth of manuscripts that have been shelved until I figure out how to fix or finish them. You’ll also be invited to join an exclusive Discord server just for patrons!
A new chaper will go up every week. Missing (unwritten) scenes will be indicated by brackets describing what would probably happen if the scene were written. Example: [in this scene Aubrey and Lindsey ride a carousel]
Currently posting…
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
Completed works…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm)
♡ A Willing Canvas – John Halloway x Lord Cyril Graves (mm)
♡ The Train Job – Rowena Althorp x Rebekah (ff)
♡ Hold Fast 2 – Hold Faster (mm)
One day only! Stock up on cozy fantasy books with the Cozy the Day Away sale!
WHO
WHAT
WHERE
OAK KING HOLLY KING, a queer romantasy wherein a fearsome fae warrior falls head-over-heels for a Victorian clerk, is on sale for 50% off!
Perfect for readers who enjoy…
Head on over to Promise Press and Cozy the Day Away!
Listen wherever you find your favorite podcasts!
Five indie authors weigh the benefits of writing interconnected books as a series or specializing in telling single stories, including the shiny lure of a fresh story idea, getting to know intriguing new characters compared to settling in for another adventure with old friends, the challenge of crafting a sequel as compelling as its predecessor, and whether readers are more willing to follow an author into a bold new direction or return to familiar ground.
RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Sidequest Row series (beginning with A Rival Most Vial) and the Lutesong series (beginning with The Stray Spirit). You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com
Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com
S. O. Callahan (she/her) is the author of the Fella Enchanted duology and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with her on Instagram @s.o.callahan
Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with them at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the Aubrey & Lindsey series (beginning with Mr Warren’s Profession), the Oak King Holly King series (beginning with Oak King Holly King), and the stand alone novels Hold Fast, Fiorenzo, and The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
Sebastian Nothwell 