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August 20, 2024
Large Print and Dyslexia Font on Right Here Write Queer
A new episode of Right Here, Write Queer just dropped! You can listen in your favorite podcast app.
On this week's episode, Sebastian Nothwell interviews Sarah Wallace about large print and dyslexia font editions, their importance for accessibility, their value to libraries, and how indie authors can create their own.
Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of Letters to Half Moon Street and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with them on instagram: @sarah.wallace.writer
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren's Profession, The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall, and Fiorenzo. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
On this week's episode, Sebastian Nothwell interviews Sarah Wallace about large print and dyslexia font editions, their importance for accessibility, their value to libraries, and how indie authors can create their own.
Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of Letters to Half Moon Street and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with them on instagram: @sarah.wallace.writer
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren's Profession, The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall, and Fiorenzo. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com
August 18, 2024
Ch. 16 - Vampires Vampires Vampires on Patreon!
Chapter Sixteen of
Vampires Vampires Vampires
, a M/M/M Victorian vampire romance, is up on Patre♡n! Wherein a vampire attacks!
~
A shriek rent the air.
“Frederica?” Malory cried, bewildered.
Octavio was already bolting toward the scream.
~
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!
~
A shriek rent the air.
“Frederica?” Malory cried, bewildered.
Octavio was already bolting toward the scream.
~
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!
August 13, 2024
Dionysus in Wisconsin with E. H. Lupton on Right Here Write Queer
A new episode of Right Here Write Queer just dropped! Catch it in your favorite podcast app.
Sebastian Nothwell interviews E. H. Lupton about under-explored eras of historical fiction through a queer lens and the community of indie publishing.
E.H. Lupton (she/they) is the author of the 1960s-set queer fantasy romance trilogy Dionysus in Wisconsin, Old Time Religion, and Troth. You can connect with them at their website: ehlupton.com
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
Sebastian Nothwell interviews E. H. Lupton about under-explored eras of historical fiction through a queer lens and the community of indie publishing.
E.H. Lupton (she/they) is the author of the 1960s-set queer fantasy romance trilogy Dionysus in Wisconsin, Old Time Religion, and Troth. You can connect with them at their website: ehlupton.com
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
August 11, 2024
Ch. 15 - Vampires Vampires Vampires on Patreon!
Chapter Fifteen of
Vampires Vampires Vampires
, a M/M/M Victorian vampire romance, is up on Patre♡n! Wherein an unwanted guest takes a villanous turn.
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Knowing the truth of the matter from its inception didn’t make the words any less repulsive to hear. Nor did it alter Malory’s answer. “I shall never consent to the match.”
Milford’s gaze narrowed. A faint smile twitched at the corner of his moustache. “Oh, but I think you shall.”
~
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!
~
Knowing the truth of the matter from its inception didn’t make the words any less repulsive to hear. Nor did it alter Malory’s answer. “I shall never consent to the match.”
Milford’s gaze narrowed. A faint smile twitched at the corner of his moustache. “Oh, but I think you shall.”
~
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!
August 7, 2024
Save the Date! Bookstore Romance Day Signing in Lowell, MA
Mark your calendars! Come to lala books on Saturday, Aug. 17th, to celebrate BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY with local romance authors, including…
♡ Laura Brown / Miri White
♡ Elizabeth Franta
♡ Molly Kerr
♡ Elena Markem
♡ Sara Marks
♡ …and yours truly!
WHEN
Saturday, August 17th
WHAT
2pm – Romance Trope & Genre Pictionary, with prizes!
3pm – Author Readings & Book Signings
WHERE
lala books
189 Market St
Lowell, MA
Can’t wait to see you there!
♡ Laura Brown / Miri White
♡ Elizabeth Franta
♡ Molly Kerr
♡ Elena Markem
♡ Sara Marks
♡ …and yours truly!
WHEN
Saturday, August 17th
WHAT
2pm – Romance Trope & Genre Pictionary, with prizes!
3pm – Author Readings & Book Signings
WHERE
lala books
189 Market St
Lowell, MA
Can’t wait to see you there!
August 6, 2024
Magic and Banter with M.N. Bennet on Right Here Write Queer
A new episode of Right Here, Write Queer just dropped! You can listen in your favorite podcast app.
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: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch and The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com
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: When An Immortal Falls In Love With A Witch and The Rebel Foxes: The Sirione Chronicles: The Dome, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com
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.
~
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!
~
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
