Magic and Banter with M.N. Bennet on Right Here Write Queer

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Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews M.N. Bennet (he/him) about the catharsis of cozy amidst tragedy, the joys of fanfiction, exploring literal and metaphorical queer experiences simultaneously, taking ithe terrifying leap from fantasy to contemporary, and why indie publishing is not a consolation prize.

M.N. Bennet (he/him) is the author of the Branches of Past and Future series (beginning with Three Meant to Be), the Diabolic Romance series (beginning with The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil), and Crescentville Haunting. You can connect with him at his website: mnbennet.com

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of Phantom and Rook and The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com

Epistolary Fiction on Right Here Write Queer

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

Hurt/Comfort – Trope Talk on Right Here Write Queer

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

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

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

The Spellmaster of Tutting-on-Cress on Right Here Write Queer!

On this week’s episode of Right Here Write Queer, Sarah Wallace (they/she) tells all about the newest book in the queernormative cozy fantasy series Meddle and Mend. They discuss the challenges of crafting new love interests for established characters, the many forms queer relationships can take, and what’s coming up next in this beloved world.

You can preorder The Spellmaster of Tutting-on-Cress wherever fine books are found!

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle and Mend series, including the latest entry The Spellmaster of Tutting-on-Cress, and co-author of the cozy queernormative Regency romantasy Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with them via their website: sarahwallacewriter.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of queer historical romantasy novels such as Oak King Holly King and Fiorenzo. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Cozy Horror 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, Carolina Cruz (they/them) interviews Mars Adler (they/them) and H. S. Wolfe (they/them/he/him) about starting a small press, queer indie cozy horror, body horror as a tool to write about disability and queerness, catharsis, Weird West, and Kickstarting an anthology.

You can back the Dead Cowpokes Don’t Wrangle anthology Kickstarter here!

Mars Adler (they/them) is the author of Eyetooth and Blood & Flowers. You can discover more on their website: marsadler.carrd.co

H. S. Wolfe (they/them/he/him) is the author of Rotgut and In the Garden of Echoes. You can discover more of their work on their website: wolfehorror.carrd.co

Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the nautical vampire horror novel Blood in the Water and the fantasy series The Creed of Gethin. You can connect with them on twitter and instagram: @Ninawolverina

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.