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August 5, 2024
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
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
August 4, 2024
Ch. 14 - Vampires Vampires Vampires on Patreon!
Chapter Fourteen of
Vampires Vampires Vampires
, a M/M/M Victorian vampire romance, is up on Patre♡n! Wherein the baronet, the bo'sun, and the vampire meet in the monastery ruin.
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Malory glanced between them, looking as though he’d forgotten how to breathe and didn’t particularly mind it.
Octavio slipped a hand behind the nape of his neck and kissed the breath back into him.
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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)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
Malory glanced between them, looking as though he’d forgotten how to breathe and didn’t particularly mind it.
Octavio slipped a hand behind the nape of his neck and kissed the breath back into him.
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
July 31, 2024
Happy 6th Book Birthday to Hold Fast!
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!
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!
July 23, 2024
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 Swords and Seers and Fae's Mate. 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: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome. 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 on instagram, @sarah.wallace.writer
S.O. Callahan (she/her) is the author of Fella Enchanted and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with her on Instagram: @s.o.callahan
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren's Profession, Oak King Holly King, and Fiorenzo, amongst other novels. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
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 Swords and Seers and Fae's Mate. 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: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome. 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 on instagram, @sarah.wallace.writer
S.O. Callahan (she/her) is the author of Fella Enchanted and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with her on Instagram: @s.o.callahan
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren's Profession, Oak King Holly King, and Fiorenzo, amongst other novels. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
July 21, 2024
Ch. 12 - Vampires Vampires Vampires on Patreon!
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.
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
“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.
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
July 16, 2024
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: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome. 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 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. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
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: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome. 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 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. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
July 14, 2024
Ch. 11 - Vampires Vampires Vampires on Patreon!
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.”
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
“You remarked on the thoroughness of my education.” Sir Malory hesitated. “I must tell you it has never yet extended thus far.”
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
July 12, 2024
Cozy the Day Away Sale!
One day only! Stock up on cozy fantasy books with the Cozy the Day Away sale!
WHO
• 50+ cozy fantasy books from indie authors
WHAT
• eBooks, paperbacks, hardbacks, and audiobooks on sale from 50% off to 100% off!
WHERE
• cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org/all-the-books-july-12-2024
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…
• fae folklore
• Victorian shenanigans
• big buff guys who just wanna be soft
• sharp little guys who are tired of being kicked around
• lush fantasy worlds, liminal spaces, cozy cottagecore vibes, and queer community.
Head on over to Promise Press and Cozy the Day Away!
WHO
• 50+ cozy fantasy books from indie authors
WHAT
• eBooks, paperbacks, hardbacks, and audiobooks on sale from 50% off to 100% off!
WHERE
• cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org/all-the-books-july-12-2024
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…
• fae folklore
• Victorian shenanigans
• big buff guys who just wanna be soft
• sharp little guys who are tired of being kicked around
• lush fantasy worlds, liminal spaces, cozy cottagecore vibes, and queer community.
Head on over to Promise Press and Cozy the Day Away!
July 7, 2024
Ch. 10 - Vampires Vampires Vampires on Patreon!
Chapter Ten of
Vampires Vampires Vampires
, a M/M/M Victorian vampire romance, is up on Patre♡n! Wherein the baronet has a visitor in the night.
~
The lonely sleep of a bachelor baronet bereft of bosom companionship did not come easily to Malory. Even more than a year later. Many a night he spent staring up into the darkness waiting for unpleasant dreams to claim him.
As such, on this particular night, the slight scratching sound at his window proved more than enough to rouse him.
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
The lonely sleep of a bachelor baronet bereft of bosom companionship did not come easily to Malory. Even more than a year later. Many a night he spent staring up into the darkness waiting for unpleasant dreams to claim him.
As such, on this particular night, the slight scratching sound at his window proved more than enough to rouse him.
~
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)
See you on Patre♡n!
July 6, 2024
Three new stories – for free!
So excited to finally announce that there are THREE new stories available for newsletter subscribers!
♡ Valentine (an Aubrey & Lindsey tale), wherein Aubrey is forced to celebrate his birthday for the first time in his whole life.
♡ Silver & Bone (a Fiorenzo tale), wherein Enzo fulfills a promise to Fiore.
♡ Bruises Bloom in Blackthorn Briar (an Oak King Holly King tale), wherein we see a pivotal scene from a whole new point-of-view.
And all you need to do to snag all these stories is sign up for my newsletter!
In addition to these three free stories, you'll also receive updates about beta reading opportunities, ARC offers, and new releases. (The number of readers who are to this day still surprised to discover that Oak King Holly King has a sequel? Don't fall through the cracks like them. Be alert! Be the first to know! Be a newsletter subscriber!) You'll never miss another book!
To subscribe to the newsletter, sign up here.
And thank you for reading!
♡ Valentine (an Aubrey & Lindsey tale), wherein Aubrey is forced to celebrate his birthday for the first time in his whole life.
♡ Silver & Bone (a Fiorenzo tale), wherein Enzo fulfills a promise to Fiore.
♡ Bruises Bloom in Blackthorn Briar (an Oak King Holly King tale), wherein we see a pivotal scene from a whole new point-of-view.
And all you need to do to snag all these stories is sign up for my newsletter!
In addition to these three free stories, you'll also receive updates about beta reading opportunities, ARC offers, and new releases. (The number of readers who are to this day still surprised to discover that Oak King Holly King has a sequel? Don't fall through the cracks like them. Be alert! Be the first to know! Be a newsletter subscriber!) You'll never miss another book!
To subscribe to the newsletter, sign up here.
And thank you for reading!
