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March 7, 2018
DETHRONED: Presales are Live!
DETHRONED presales are now live!
Order your copy of the thrilling, angsty prequel novella to Circuit Fae 3: INIMICAL today!
Finished OUROBOROS and don’t wanna wait 6 months for INIMICAL? Pre-order your copy of DETHRONED today and find out what Syl and Rouen are up to after defeating [redacted].
DETHRONED: AN INIMICAL PREQUEL NOVELLA
For eighteen-year-old Rouen Rivoche, being a fairy princess isn’t about fancy parties and happily ever afters. Rouen’s people are the dark Fae whose powers of lightning, thundersnow, and all things Winter make them cold, severe, and 100% intolerant of rebellion.
Too bad being a rebel is in Rouen’s blood.
Against tradition, she’s teamed up with Syl Skye, the sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a mortal enemy who Rouen should want to kill but only wants to kiss. Plus, to be with Syl, Rouen’s masquerading as a glam goth-rock star and human high school student. Honestly, Rouen doesn’t think things could get any more complicated.
Then, she discovers she must become Queen of the Winter Court or all her people will die. No pressure.
Now, dark forces are amassing in the Winter Court, turning Rouen’s people against her and blocking her path to the throne. Even Syl with all her powers of white flame and Summer can’t stop this new kind of evil.
Because betrayal cuts close when it’s someone you love… and now it looks like Rouen’s going to be dethroned before she ever becomes queen.
Find out what happens after Circuit Fae 2: OUROBOROS and stay tuned for the cover reveal of DETHRONED, an exciting INIMICAL prequel novella.
As always, thanks for reading!
~GIE
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February 28, 2018
Writing Positively
Hello, pretties!
So recently, one reviewer made the comment that they didn’t like how, in MORIBUND, the two heroines, Syl and Rouen, just helped each other all the time, they supported each other and they succeeded. Together. And this reviewer really had a strong opinion about that being a Bad Thing.
As an aside, I want to say strongly that I’m not upset by this review or mad at the reviewer. I appreciate this person’s time and effort in reading my book and posting a review.
That said, it’s a great opportunity to talk about why I write what I write.
Okay. First, I get it. Some folks really like gritty stories filled with heartbreak, betrayal, and dystopian downers. I like those stories, too. And I agree, not every story needs to end on a happy note.
But mine, largely, do.
Here’s the thing: you’ve heard of Bury Your Gays, right? Basically, BYG is a trope wherein the LGBTQ characters are denied a happy ending of any kind. Most often, these characters are killed off to enhance the story of a straight protagonist. Not only is it problematic, it’s downright depressing to see every character that’s somewhat like you killed off.
It’s like someone out there is saying being gay, queer, lesbian, etc is wrong. And that is, quite simply put, utter bullshit.
Growing up, all I had was Bury Your Gays, the similarly sucky All Gays Are Promiscuous, or, even worse, Gay Girl Turns Straight Because Straight Guy is Maaaaaaaagic aka Hide Your Lesbians. That’s it. That’s all I had to read about. Heartbreak. Betrayal. Dystopian downers.
Caricatures of lesbianism.
It’s often said that you end up writing the book you want to read, and for me, MORIBUND is that book. CIRCUIT FAE is that series.
Looking back, too, I realize that I always felt betrayed by those stories–the ones where it seemed like everything was so good, there would be a happy ending, FINALLY, I would get to see some positive representation of a lesbian relationship. I always, always felt betrayed when those stories went south.
And I refuse to do that to my readers.
That’s not to say that bad things don’t happen to Syl and Rouen. Oh, they do. Rouen and Syl have been beat up, thrown off buildings, nearly chopped into pieces by an evil Moribund tree, and everything in between. They seriously have to WORK at it to win. And yeah, it is heartbreaking and soul-shattering and they have their dystopian downer moments.
But in the end, they’re going to be there for each other. They’re going to be smart and in love. They’re going to have a plan. And they’re going to win and change their damn world.
Because that’s what I, as a kid, so desperately needed to read. And it’s my pleasure and my privilege to be able to give that to my readers.
~GIE
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February 21, 2018
OUROBOROS: Now on NetGalley!
Keep in mind, though, that this is an UNCORRECTED proof–meaning, there may be a few typos. But don’t despair! We’ll get the book all cleaned up nice and fancy for release day.
Happy reading! And as always, I appreciate every review on GoodReads, Amazon, and other retailer sites.
CIRCUIT FAE 2: OUROBOROS
Syl’s a princess of the fair Fae.
Her girlfriend Rouen is a princess of the dark Fae.
Mortal enemies. Girlfriends.
Relationship status: It’s Complicated
All introverted geek girl Syl Skye wants is to get close to her girlfriend. But when you can kill with a simple touch, a normal date night’s not really in the cards. As it happens, Syl is also a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae. Last year after a freak accident, her power Awakened, granting her white flame to purify the darkness.
Rouen Rivoche is that darkness—a dark Fae princess whose power to bewitch mortals is as terrifying as the violet lightning she controls. Rouen is Syl’s total opposite. Her mortal enemy.
She’s also Syl’s beloved girlfriend.
And even though they joined forces to defeat the evil Circuit Fae who harnessed the killing magic in technology to take over the school…that was so last year.
Now, Syl’s touch could mean Rouen’s death. Her increasing power is spiraling out of control, threatening to burn down everything she and Rouen have built together.
Their lives, their love, their very world.
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Enjoy!
~GIE
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February 13, 2018
Circuit Fae: Releases & Reveals!
AVAILABLE NOW!
NEW RELEASES
OUROBOROS – March 27, 2018
DETHRONED – June 19, 2018
INIMICAL – September 18
NEMESIS – March 26, 2019
EIDOLON – September 10, 2019
COVER REVEALS
DETHRONED – April 10, 2018
NEMESIS – June 5, 2018
EIDOLON – TBD
There also may be another novella length story between NEMESIS & EIDOLON. Stay tuned!
Best always,
~GIE
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February 7, 2018
Announcing: DETHRONED!
DETHRONED takes place after OUROBOROS but before INIMICAL, and a lot of it is set in Rouen’s own land of Dark Faerie.
It comes out on June 19, 2018–a little Winter magic in time for summer!
For eighteen-year-old Rouen Rivoche, being a fairy princess isn’t about fancy parties and happily ever afters. Rouen’s people are the dark Fae whose powers of lightning, thundersnow, and all things Winter make them cold, severe, and 100% intolerant of rebellion.
Too bad being a rebel is in Rouen’s blood.
Against tradition, she’s teamed up with Syl Skye, the sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a mortal enemy who Rouen should want to kill but only wants to kiss. Plus, to be with Syl, Rouen’s masquerading as a glam goth-rock star and human high school student. Honestly, Rouen doesn’t think things could get any more complicated.
Then, she discovers she must become Queen of the Winter Court or all her people will die. No pressure.
Now, dark forces are amassing in the Winter Court, turning Rouen’s people against her and blocking her path to the throne. Even Syl with all her powers of white flame and Summer can’t stop this new kind of evil.
Because betrayal cuts close when it’s someone you love… and now it looks like Rouen’s going to be dethroned before she ever becomes queen.
Stay tuned for pre-order links, cover reveal, and of course, giveaways!
Best always,
~GIE
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January 31, 2018
DERAILED: Reviews are In!
Here’s what readers are saying about DERAILED:
“Syl and Rouen a.k.a. Euphoria are the perfect good girl, bad girl duo, and together, they’re absolutely one of the cutest couples I’ve ever met.
Derailed was just as awesome as the Book One, Moribund. There was just enough amount of action, destruction, fantasy, evil, good and the butterflies” – Anky S, GoodReads
“Getting a peek at the characters before Moribund was fascinating, and it makes me excited for what’s to come!” – Jay, Amazon
“Derailed was slightly darker than Moribund and full of action. I also enjoyed getting to see how Syl and Euphoria first connected on that fateful night”- Laura, GoodReads
“Superb world-building. Heart-pounding action. A touch of romance. I love love LOVED getting the full backstory on how Syl and Rouen REALLY met. You don’t have to have read MORIBUND in order to DEVOUR this amazing prequel novella. FIVE STARS!” – Christina, Amazon
“I am sure that fans of YA urban fantasy, and fae, will love his f/f forbidden lovers story and crave more after finishing this novella. Luckily there are currently two full books out with a third one to come so plenty of story to read!” – Alice R, GoodReads
And even my one-star reviewers found something to love:
“It does get bonus points for portraying lesbian heroines who stand up for themselves and their identities (yay!)”
“The whole sleeper-princesses thing was strange, as well as the entire notion of how fae work in this world, but it was unique enough to motivate me to finish”
Order your Copy Today!
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January 24, 2018
DERAILED is Here!
Heyla, my pretties, readers, and all you sleeper-princesses out there!
DERAILED is now live!
I’m super excited to share this prequel novella with you all and share some hidden secrets and Easter eggs.
But first, more on DERAILED!
Syl Skye. Rouen Rivoche. Star-crossed lovers who should be mortal enemies. This is the story of how they met.
A nightly excursion to DC. A goth-rock show. One innocent train ride. That’s all it takes for high school sophomore Syl Skye’s perfectly normal world to come crashing down.
Because unbeknownst to her, she’s a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a vessel of Fae power that has yet to Awaken—and there are dark Fae who want her dead, dead, dead.
Rouen Rivoche is one of those dark Fae. Bound to Agravaine the dark Fae Huntsman who is dedicated to wiping out all sleeper-princesses, Rouen has no choice but to hunt Syl down and spill her blood.
But a chance meeting in a nightclub, a brush of their hands, a lingering look… Despite herself, Rouen is attracted to Syl. And when she lets Syl get away…that’s when their troubles really begin.
After all, every couple has their issues, right?
Find out how Syl and Rouen met in this new prequel novella to MORIBUND, Book 1 of The Circuit Fae…
Order DERAILED on:
AMAZON
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GooglePlay
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And don’t forget to join over awesome GIVEAWAY here! You can win all sorts of bookish goodies like mugs, earrings, and a free copy of DERAILED!
As promised, here are a few things you may not have known about DERAILED
1. The chapters that became DERAILED were originally the opening scenes for MORIBUND, but because of the length of the book and the darkness of Rouen’s deeds, we decided to save them for a prequel, after readers got to know and understand Rouen a little more.
2. Fiann’s squad in DERAILED are named after the members of one of my fave 80’s girl bands, The Go-Go’s.
3. The 9:30 Club is a real club in DC. Sadly, they don’t have mocktails.
4. You can read the first three chapters of OUROBOROS at the end of your copy of DERAILED!
As always, thanks for reading!
~GIE
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January 17, 2018
INIMICAL’s Cover is Here!
Rouen’s back on this cover, and it’s darker, to reflect the darker happenings in the book. Things are heating up for our favorite Heroine and Villainess!
Check out the full wrap cover below for an extra surprise!
CIRCUIT FAE 3: INIMICAL
Being a fairy princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when you have to choose between saving your people…And killing your girlfriend. Oh, and let’s not forget having to pass summer school, too.
Talk about a hot mess.
First, there’s Rouen, princess of the dark Fae, goth-rock star Euphoria, and soon-to-be senior at Richmond Elite High. Her world is all things ice, snow, and death. And that death will include her own people unless she can defeat her evil father in a Battle of Wits and War and seize the throne.
Trouble is, taking the throne is a death sentence for the princess of the fair Fae. In other words, a quick death for Syl, Rouen’s girlfriend.
And that’s so not good.
Second, there’s Syl, princess of the fair Fae, geek girl mathlete, and also an incoming senior. Things aren’t any easier for her.
Syl must save her people by battling her old nemesis, the fair Fae prince, and the same rules apply: taking the throne means a death sentence for the other court’s princess, Rouen.
Even worse, Syl and Rouen’s enemies have figured out they’re a couple. Now, both Rouen’s father and Syl’s archenemy are teaming up to ensure neither of them makes it till Midsummer’s Day never mind to the fall semester.
Looks like passing summer school is the least of their worries.
And check out the wrap below. It’s as if the mortal realm and the realm of the dark Fae are colliding! Hmm… whatever could that mean???
Pre-Order your copy today and find out!
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Thanks for all your love and support!
~GIE
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January 10, 2018
GIE reads at Arisia!
I can’t recommend this con enough! There’s tons to do and see, from hundreds of panels on writing, science fiction, fantasy, anime, fandom, publishing, lifestyle, crafting, filking, and science! to amazing events like DJ Xero’s Dance Party and the costume Masquerade to the Art Show and Dealers’ Room.
As for me, I’m on a number of panels, and I have my first reading in a looooong time–since I presented my thesis at Seton Hill back in 2011. I’m excited (and nervous!) I haven’t yet decided whether I’ll read from MORIBUND or from the upcoming Moribund prequel novella, DERAILED.
I’ll also have copies of MORIBUND to sign and give away. Come say hi!
Here’s my schedule:
Saturday, January 13
7pm – Young Adult Fantasy Reading @ Hale (3W)
10pm – No Safe Words: Writing Erotica 18+ @ Douglas (3W)
Sunday, January 14
10am – Writing Realistic Young Adult Fiction @ Adams (3W)
1 pm – Policing Diverse Creators @ Marina 1 (2E)
4pm – Fight Science for Writers — Hands-On Demos @ Otis (2W)
7pm – Ask an Editor: Five Minute Critiques @ Alcott (3W)
Hope to see y’all there!
~GIE
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January 3, 2018
January is CIRCUIT FAE month!
January is CIRCUIT FAE month!
Releases and cover reveals and amazing giveaways, oh, my!
First up, we’ve got the Cover Reveal for book three in the Circuit Fae: INIMICAL
Being a fairy princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when you have to choose between saving your people…And killing your girlfriend. Oh, and let’s not forget having to pass summer school, too.
Talk about a hot mess.
First, there’s Rouen, princess of the dark Fae, goth-rock star Euphoria, and soon-to-be senior at Richmond Elite High. Her world is all things ice, snow, and death. And that death will include her own people unless she can defeat her evil father in a Battle of Wits and War and seize the throne. Trouble is, taking the throne is a death sentence for the princess of the fair Fae. In other words, a quick death for Syl, Rouen’s girlfriend.
And that’s so not good.
Second, there’s Syl, princess of the fair Fae, geek girl mathlete, and also an incoming senior. Things aren’t any easier for her. Syl must save her people by battling her old nemesis, the fair Fae prince, and the same rules apply: taking the throne means a death sentence for the other court’s princess, Rouen.
Even worse, Syl and Rouen’s enemies have figured out they’re a couple. Now, both Rouen’s father and Syl’s archenemy are teaming up to ensure neither of them makes it till Midsummer’s Day never mind to the fall semester.
Looks like passing summer school is the least of their worries.
Don’t miss the exciting cover reveal, coming to all your favorite blog sites on January 16th!
Pre-Order your copy of INIMICAL today!
Next up, we’ve got the release of the MORIBUND prequel novella, DERAILED
Syl Skye. Rouen Rivoche. Star-crossed lovers who should be mortal enemies. This is the story of how they met.
A nightly excursion to DC. A goth-rock show. One innocent train ride. That’s all it takes for high school sophomore Syl Skye’s perfectly normal world to come crashing down.
Because unbeknownst to her, she’s a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a vessel of Fae power that has yet to Awaken—and there are dark Fae who want her dead, dead, dead.
Rouen Rivoche is one of those dark Fae. Bound to Agravaine the dark Fae Huntsman who is dedicated to wiping out all sleeper-princesses, Rouen has no choice but to hunt Syl down and spill her blood.
But a chance meeting in a nightclub, a brush of their hands, a lingering look… Despite herself, Rouen is attracted to Syl. And when she lets Syl get away…that’s when their troubles really begin.
After all, every couple has their issues, right?
Find out how Syl and Rouen met in this new prequel novella to MORIBUND, Book 1 of The Circuit Fae…
Pre-Order DERAILED now!
And last but not least, what launch would be complete without a giveaway?
Enter to win: a book-lover’s mug, adorable book earrings, and a copy of DERAILED!
Whew! That’s it for now, my pretties, but check back in January for more Circuit Fae awesomeness!
Wishing you all the best in 2018
~GIE
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