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February 25, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 29 up on Patreon!
Scene 29 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on Patre♡n! Wherein Aubrey and Lindsey attend a masquerade.
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“You cannot honestly believe it is mere coincidence that on the very night it becomes legal for you to embrace another man, one just so happens to approach you for that very purpose?” asked Carlisle.
Lindsey balked. “Legal?”
“Really, Lindsey, you must take at least a passing interest in politics, if only for your own sake.”
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Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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]
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♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
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~
“You cannot honestly believe it is mere coincidence that on the very night it becomes legal for you to embrace another man, one just so happens to approach you for that very purpose?” asked Carlisle.
Lindsey balked. “Legal?”
“Really, Lindsey, you must take at least a passing interest in politics, if only for your own sake.”
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
February 18, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 28 up on Patreon!
Scene 28 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on Patre♡n! Wherein Rowena and Lindsey bicker over a ball.
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“I realize you may find it awkward to rescind the invitation now,” said Rowena, “but I’m afraid you must. And while you must feel something, of course, I would urge you not to feel too badly about it. It’s not your fault. Really, it is he who has imposed upon you by asking to be invited.”
“He never asked me,” said Lindsey. “I asked him.”
“Lindsey, you do know it is possible for a person to hint in such a way as to ask for something without coming out and asking for it in so many words, don’t you?”
“Of course. You do it all the time.”
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Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
“I realize you may find it awkward to rescind the invitation now,” said Rowena, “but I’m afraid you must. And while you must feel something, of course, I would urge you not to feel too badly about it. It’s not your fault. Really, it is he who has imposed upon you by asking to be invited.”
“He never asked me,” said Lindsey. “I asked him.”
“Lindsey, you do know it is possible for a person to hint in such a way as to ask for something without coming out and asking for it in so many words, don’t you?”
“Of course. You do it all the time.”
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
February 11, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 27 up on Patreon!
Scene 27 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on Patre♡n! Wherein Carlisle has a proposal for Aubrey.
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“As Lindsey has likely told you,” Lord Carlisle went on—Aubrey thought he put rather too much emphasis on Lindsey’s name minus its title, “I have a number of industrial concerns. Mining. Manufacturing. Boilers. Engines. Trains. Even muslin and, yes,” he added with another chuckle, “now pen-nibs. What, in your opinion as an engineer, do you believe to be the most interesting area of scientific development?”
The question stank of a test. Its purpose seemed self-evident; a determination of his worthiness. But how such determination would be derived from the question asked or the answer given, Aubrey couldn’t fathom. He decided to give Lord Carlisle the honest response he professed to desire. “Hydro-electric power.”
“Ah, yes, Lindsey did mention something about your work in that area upon his hunting lodge. Very interesting indeed. I wonder if, perhaps, you might wish to work upon the problem as a professional, rather than an amateur?”
Aubrey told his second lie of the interview. “I’m afraid I don’t follow.”
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Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
“As Lindsey has likely told you,” Lord Carlisle went on—Aubrey thought he put rather too much emphasis on Lindsey’s name minus its title, “I have a number of industrial concerns. Mining. Manufacturing. Boilers. Engines. Trains. Even muslin and, yes,” he added with another chuckle, “now pen-nibs. What, in your opinion as an engineer, do you believe to be the most interesting area of scientific development?”
The question stank of a test. Its purpose seemed self-evident; a determination of his worthiness. But how such determination would be derived from the question asked or the answer given, Aubrey couldn’t fathom. He decided to give Lord Carlisle the honest response he professed to desire. “Hydro-electric power.”
“Ah, yes, Lindsey did mention something about your work in that area upon his hunting lodge. Very interesting indeed. I wonder if, perhaps, you might wish to work upon the problem as a professional, rather than an amateur?”
Aubrey told his second lie of the interview. “I’m afraid I don’t follow.”
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
February 10, 2024
FULLY FUNDED! Oak King Holly King audiobook Kickstarter
THANK YOU! With just three days left in the campaign, the Oak King Holly King audiobook is fully funded.
This literally couldn't happen without your support. Thank you for backing the project and sharing it with your friends. I'm beyond excited to get to work and for Gary to bring Shrike and Wren to life.
More updates soon!
This literally couldn't happen without your support. Thank you for backing the project and sharing it with your friends. I'm beyond excited to get to work and for Gary to bring Shrike and Wren to life.
More updates soon!
February 5, 2024
Oak King Holly King live read with Gary Furlong
Save the date! Gary Furlong and I are going live tomorrow in the Rainbow Dragon Readers facebook group to bring you a live reading from Oak King Holly King followed by a live Q&A.
WHAT: Oak King Holly King live read and Q&A
WHEN: Tuesday 6th February 18:00 ET (tomorrow!)
WHERE: the Rainbow Dragon Readers facebook group
Can’t wait to see you there!
WHAT: Oak King Holly King live read and Q&A
WHEN: Tuesday 6th February 18:00 ET (tomorrow!)
WHERE: the Rainbow Dragon Readers facebook group
Can’t wait to see you there!
February 4, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 26 up on Patreon!
Scene 26 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on Patre♡n! Wherein Aubrey struggles under the burden of debt.
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Frankly, Aubrey would rather have found himself underneath ten thousand pounds of steam pressure than ten thousand pounds in debt. At least some of the steam pressure could vent through a safety-valve. The debt had no such release.
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
Frankly, Aubrey would rather have found himself underneath ten thousand pounds of steam pressure than ten thousand pounds in debt. At least some of the steam pressure could vent through a safety-valve. The debt had no such release.
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 30, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 25 up on Patreon!
Scene 25 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on my Patre♡n! Wherein Lindsey concocts a wild scheme.
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“I must urge discretion,” said Lindsey. He had never before shown particular attention to any lady, his sister’s friend or no, and society stood poised to seize upon any rumour of whom he might take as his bride. If it were known that he met repeatedly in private with Miss Devereaux, and did not afterwards marry her, the whispers would grow fierce, indeed. “In particular, I don’t think my sister would approve overmuch of my scheme.”
“What the Princess Rowena does not know should do her no harm,” Miss Devereaux assured him. “Besides, even if I do not become a royal bride, the mere fact I might have been considered for the post will only serve to improve my consequence.”
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
“I must urge discretion,” said Lindsey. He had never before shown particular attention to any lady, his sister’s friend or no, and society stood poised to seize upon any rumour of whom he might take as his bride. If it were known that he met repeatedly in private with Miss Devereaux, and did not afterwards marry her, the whispers would grow fierce, indeed. “In particular, I don’t think my sister would approve overmuch of my scheme.”
“What the Princess Rowena does not know should do her no harm,” Miss Devereaux assured him. “Besides, even if I do not become a royal bride, the mere fact I might have been considered for the post will only serve to improve my consequence.”
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 21, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 24 up on Patreon!
Scene 24 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on my Patre♡n! Wherein Lindsey and Rowena have a difficult conversation.
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Lindsey smiled, already thinking ahead to the possibilities her answer had just opened up to him. Aubrey at future salons, certainly. But perhaps also Aubrey at a dinner party, or a musical recital, or even, if he let his wildest fantasies run on…
A ball.
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
Lindsey smiled, already thinking ahead to the possibilities her answer had just opened up to him. Aubrey at future salons, certainly. But perhaps also Aubrey at a dinner party, or a musical recital, or even, if he let his wildest fantasies run on…
A ball.
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 15, 2024
OAK KING HOLLY KING audiobook Kickstarter
The Oak King Holly King audiobook Kickstarter is here at last!
Oak King Holly King is a queer Victorian fantasy romance between a fae warrior and a mortal clerk.
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.
Our audiobook narrator is Gary Furlong. If you’re a queer romance audiobook enthusiast you may recognize him from…
• The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal by K.J. Charles
• The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian
• The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
• The Lawrence Browne Affair by Cat Sebastian
To claim your copy of the audiobook (alongside rewards like stickers, deep-discounted ebooks, and signed and annotated paperbacks), back the Kickstarter campaign today!
Oak King Holly King is a queer Victorian fantasy romance between a fae warrior and a mortal clerk.
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.
Our audiobook narrator is Gary Furlong. If you’re a queer romance audiobook enthusiast you may recognize him from…
• The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal by K.J. Charles
• The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian
• The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
• The Lawrence Browne Affair by Cat Sebastian
To claim your copy of the audiobook (alongside rewards like stickers, deep-discounted ebooks, and signed and annotated paperbacks), back the Kickstarter campaign today!
January 14, 2024
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold – Ch. 23 up on Patreon!
Scene 23 of
Solar Fantasy – Aubrey & Lindsey Retold
is up on my Patre♡n! Wherein Aubrey and Savio have an honest conversation.
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[aubrey is like oh my god he must think the absolute worst of me. but savio doesn’t look like he thinks the worst of aubrey. why? what could it possibly mean?]
[it means that sometimes people aren’t horrible, aubrey, get used to it]
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
~
[aubrey is like oh my god he must think the absolute worst of me. but savio doesn’t look like he thinks the worst of aubrey. why? what could it possibly mean?]
[it means that sometimes people aren’t horrible, aubrey, get used to it]
~
Did you want more Aubrey and Lindsey – but in a whole new world?
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.
A new scene 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…
♡ the Aubrey & Lindsey solar fantasy project (mm) (90k)
See you on Patre♡n!
