Love Your Library on Right Here Write Queer!

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.

Series vs. Stand Alone on Right Here Write Queer

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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

Newsletters on Right Here Write Queer

A new episode of Right Here Write Queer just dropped! You can listen in your favorite podcast app.

On today’s episode, four indie authors discuss author newsletters, why every author should have one, and what treasures readers can expect to find when they sign up.

R.K. Ashwick (she/her) is the author of A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit and The Stray Spirit. You can sign up for her newsletter at her website: rkashwick.com

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of Phantom and Rook: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch and The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome. You can sign up for his newsletter at their website: neshamapublishing.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King and Fiorenzo. You can sign up for his newsletter at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Audiobooks – What’s Up With That? Right Here Write Queer Podcast

A new episode of Right Here, Write Queer just dropped! You can listen in your favorite podcast app.

On today’s episode, four indie authors discuss the how and why of audiobook production – including accessibility, distribution, funding, surprises, pitfalls, and the joys of collaborating with human narrators. Plus, the true cost of paperbacks.

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of Phantom and Rook , narrated by Kirt Graves.

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of Letters to Half Moon Street , narrated by Gregory Maupin and Abigail Bailey Maupin, and co-author of Breeze Spells & Bridegrooms , narrated by Matt Simpson.

S.O. Callahan (she/her) is the co-author of Breeze Spells & Bridegrooms , narrated by Matt Simpson.

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King , narrated by Gary Furlong.

What is Cozy Fantasy? Right Here Write Queer

On today’s episode of Right Here, Write Queer, we ask the question: What is Cozy Fantasy? Six authors attempt to define the genre. Featuring an extremely scientific hurt/comfort formula, manual labor, found family, connecting to nature, and an unforgivable betrayal.

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Our panel:
• R.K. Ashwick (she/her), author of A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit and The Stray Spirit.
• Noah Hawthorne (he/they), (also writing as Aelina Isaacs), author of Phantom and Rook: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch and Matsdotter and Adrastus.
• Sarah Wallace (they/she), author of Letters to Half Moon Street and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms.
• S.O. Callahan (she/her), author of Fella Enchanted and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms.
• Tess Carletta (she/her), author of Kit & Basie and Patchwork.
• Sebastian Nothwell (he/him), author of Oak King Holly King and Fiorenzo.

Noah Hawthorne on Right Here Write Queer

A new episode of Right Here, Write Queer just dropped! You can listen in your favorite podcast app.

Today’s episode features Noah Hawthorne (also writing as Aelina Isaacs), author of the fantasy series Take Me To Iverbourne and Adventures in Levena as well as the standalone novel The Rebel Foxes. We chat about exploring new genres and researching queer pasts.

Our other episodes will introduce you to…

Luna Daye, author of the epic high fantasy series The Thoraius Saga and the romantasy series The Fated Fae.
Carolina Cruz, author of the horror romance Blood in the Water and the fantasy series The Creed of Gethin.
Sarah Whalen, author of the contemporary ace romance novel This Doesn’t Mean Anything.
RK Ashwick, fantasy author of the Lutesong series and the Side Quest Row series.
S. O. Callahan, author of the historical fantasy series Fella Enchanted and co-author of Breeze Spells & Bridegrooms.
Tess Carletta, cozy magical-realism author of Kit & Basie and its recently-released sequel, Patchwork.
Sarah Wallace, author of the Regency fantasy series Meddle & Mend and co-author of Breeze Spells & Bridegrooms.
and me, Sebastian Nothwell!

Our intro episodes will be rapid-releasing every Monday-Wednesday-Friday for the next three weeks, and our regular topic episodes will come out every week after that.

This project has been many months in the making and I’m so thrilled to finally be able to share it with you – thank you for listening!