Blood in the Water – Vampire Romance with Carolina Cruz on Right Here Write Queer!

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A ship at sea is beset by a vampire, leaving two survivors—one turned, one human—adrift in uncertain tides. A bloody beginning begets a shockingly sweet end. Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews Carolina Cruz (they/them) about their horror romance novella Blood in the Water.

Spoilers for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and Passengers (2016).

Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the horror novella Blood in the Water as well as the fantasy series The Creed of Gethin beginning with The Unwanted Prophet. You can follow them on twitter and instagram @ninawolverina

Cowriting with Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan on Right Here Write Queer!

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Sarah Wallace (they/them) and S.O. Callahan (she/her) answer your questions about cowriting! What does it take to meld two distinct author voices into a cohesive narrative? How did their coauthoring journey begin? And what unique formula have they worked out to balance dialogue with description? All this and more!

Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan are coauthors of the Fae & Human Relations series, a queernormative cozy fantasy beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms.

Additionally, Sarah Wallace is the author of the queernormative cozy fantasy series Meddle & Mend, beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street. You can connect with them on instagram @sarah.wallace.writer

S.O. Callahan is also the author of the queer historical romantasy duology Fella Enchanted and Fella Ever After. You can connect with her on instagram @s.o.callahan

Epistolary Fiction on Right Here Write Queer

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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

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.

Newsletters on Right Here Write Queer

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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

Permafrees with Sarah Wallace – Right Here Write Queer Podcast

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

Do indie authors gain anything from giving books away for free? The answer may surprise you. On today’s episode, cozy fantasy author Sarah Wallace and Sebastian Nothwell chat about the benefits of permafree (permanently free) books, with bonus digressions into BookBub, Vellum, and Kobo Plus.

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is a queer historical romantasy author of such titles as Letters to Half Moon Street (now permafree!) and Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with them and their books at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is a queer historical romantasy author of such titles as Oak King Holly King and Fiorenzo. You can learn more about him and his books at his website: sebastiannothwell.com