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February 11, 2025
Cozy Fantasy with Meg's Tea Room on Right Here Write Queer!
There’s a new episode of Right Here Write Queer waiting for you in your favorite podcast app!
Meg (she/her) of Meg’s Tea Room joins cozy fantasy authors Noah Hawthorne (he/they), RK Ashwick (she/her), and Sarah Wallace (they/them) for a roundtable discussion on the subgenre’s growing popularity, what they’d like to experience in cozy stories going forward, and how to cope with cozy burnout—plus, all the cozy recs you could ever dream of.
Meg (she/her) is a fantasy bookish influencer creating cozy books through Bindery. You can follow along with the publishing journey for Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife and get cozy on instagram @megs.tea.room, on TikTok @megstearoom, and on Bindery at cozyquill.binderybooks.com
Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning with Phantom and Rook. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com
RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the cozy fantasy A Rival Most Vial and its sequel A Captured Cauldron, as well as the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com
Sarah Wallace (they/them) is the author of the cozy Regency romantasy series Meddle & Mend beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street and coauthor with S.O. Callahan of the Fae & Human Relations series beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. You can connect with them on instagram @sarah.wallace.writer
February 9, 2025
Ch. 13 - Theo - transmasc MM romance on Patreon
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Before the man could recover his shock, Theo whipped off his cap and unpinned his hair. Chestnut waves cascaded down his shoulders and past his waist to a tumbling halt somewhere about his mid-thigh. He grabbed a lock and smoothed it out to hold up its length for the benefit of the barber’s inspection.
“Good morning!” Theo called to the astonished barber. “What’s all this worth to you?”
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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 chapter 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…
♡ Theo. (transmasc historical mm romance)
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)
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
♡ The Sebastian Nothwell Contemporary Expanded Universe (mmm+)
See you on Patre♡n!
February 2, 2025
Ch. 12 - Theo - transmasc MM romance on Patreon
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 chapter 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…
♡ Theo. (transmasc historical mm romance)
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)
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
♡ The Sebastian Nothwell Contemporary Expanded Universe (mmm+)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 28, 2025
Oak King Holly King (audiobook!) on Right Here Write Queer
There’s a new episode of Right Here Write Queer waiting for you in your favorite podcast app!
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong.
Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seasons. Shrike is determined to survive. Even if it means he must put his heart as well as his life into a mere mortal’s hands.
Wren Lofthouse, a London clerk, has long ago resigned himself to a life of tedium and given up his fanciful dreams. When a medieval-looking brute arrives at his office to murmur of destiny, he’s inclined to think his old enemies are playing an elaborate prank. Still, he can’t help feeling intrigued by the bizarre-yet-handsome stranger and his fantastical ramblings, whose presence stirs up emotions Wren has tried to lock away in the withered husk of his heart.
As Shrike whisks Wren away to a world of Wild Hunts and arcane rites, Wren is freed from the repression of Victorian society. But both the fae and mortal realms prove treacherous to their growing bond. Wren and Shrike must fight side-by-side to see who will claim victory - Oak King or Holly King.
Oak King Holly King is a romantasy wherein a fearsome fae warrior destined for ritual sacrifice seeks a Victorian clerk fated to save him.
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January 26, 2025
Ch. 11 - Theo - transmasc MM romance on Patreon
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“Why are you so determined to ruin tonight for me?” Myrtle demanded.
Theo thought he had every right to ask her the very same question, but held his tongue.
“Do you realize what you’ve done?” Myrtle continued. “What were you thinking, telling mother about your dance with Leslie? And now we may never go to another ball for the rest of the season!”
“I may not,” Theo corrected her. “You may do as you please.”
“And how am I supposed to attend a ball without my sister?” Myrtle hissed “Who shall chaperon me? Not mother, surely, and it would be unthinkable to demand it of any other lady. And what excuse can we possibly make for why you won’t attend? People will notice the circumstances—that you and Leslie disappeared at the Howland ball, and never appeared together again at any other for the rest of the year—people will talk! As if we didn’t have fuel enough for rumor before!”
“Good-night, Myrtle,” said Theo.
Myrtle gaped at him. “After all I’ve done for you?”
“Thank you,” said Theo. “Good-night.”
Myrtle trembled with rage, turned on her heel, and stalked out of Theo’s bedroom, pausing at the door just long enough to say, “You are beyond a shadow of a doubt the most ungrateful sister that ever walked the earth!”
Theo had never felt more grateful to have his sister slam a door in his face.
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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 chapter 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…
♡ Theo. (transmasc historical mm romance)
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)
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
♡ The Sebastian Nothwell Contemporary Expanded Universe (mmm+)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 21, 2025
Finding Friends in Fanfiction on Right Here Write Queer
There’s a new episode of Right Here Write Queer waiting for you in your favorite podcast app!
Indie authors Tess Carletta (she/her) and Alana Savchuk (she/her) discuss their personal writing journeys through the lens of fanfiction, including learning to write for yourself, giving yourself permission to be bad at writing, making the leap from fanfic to original fiction, fandom etiquette, The Scottish Boy by Alex de Campi, Reylo, the Buck/Eddie ship on 911, Anne of Green Gables (and Anne with an E), and Once Upon A Time.
Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of the queer cozy fantasy Kit and Basie and its sequel collection Patchwork. You can connect with her at her website, tesscarletta.com
Alana Savchuk (she/her) is the author of the short story Soldier Boy(s) in the Patchwork collection, alongside sundry fanfictions. You can connect with her on instagram @alanarosewrites
January 20, 2025
Heartfelt Connections: M/M Romance Group Giveaway on Prolific Works
Our Heartfelt Connections giveaway celebrates the power of love and the beauty of queer romance with a heartfelt collection of MM stories that will warm your heart and leave you believing in the magic of love. Immerse yourself in tales of passionate embraces, tender first kisses, and enduring devotion as you explore the unique joys, struggles, and triumphs of queer love. Discover characters that resonate with your own experiences, break stereotypes, and inspire hope for a more inclusive and accepting world. From contemporary tales of love found in unexpected places to historical romances set against the backdrop of societal struggles, our Heartfelt Connections giveaway showcases the best of MM romance and invites you to celebrate the power of love in all its forms. Get ready to be swept away by the beauty and depth of queer love stories with our captivating collection of MM romances that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.
Head on over to Prolific Works to claim your ebooks today!
January 19, 2025
Ch. 10 - Theo - transmasc MM romance on Patreon
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Theo could hardly hear the strings above the beating of his own heart. It hammered against his ribcage as if it would break free.
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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 chapter 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…
♡ Theo. (transmasc historical mm romance)
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)
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
♡ The Sebastian Nothwell Contemporary Expanded Universe (mmm+)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 12, 2025
Ch. 9 - Theo - transmasc MM romance on Patreon
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Theo gave him a long look. “You must have a half-dozen girls begging you to fill their dance card.”
“I don’t want to dance with a half-dozen girls. I want to dance with you.”
“You already have.”
“Not as I should have.”
“And how is that?” Theo asked with a suspicious squint.
“As a follower rather than a leader.”
Theo’s brow furrowed in confusion. Then his eyes widened, their bachelor-button-blue brightening in the firelight. His lips parted in silent surprise a moment before he found the words he wished to speak. “With me as the gentleman, you mean?”
“I do,” said Leslie—and, with a smile, offered his hand to Theo as a lady ought.
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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 chapter 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…
♡ Theo. (transmasc historical mm romance)
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)
♡ Vampires Vampires Vampires (mmm)
♡ The Sebastian Nothwell Contemporary Expanded Universe (mmm+)
See you on Patre♡n!
January 10, 2025
Oak King Holly King on Ask A Medievalist
See also…
• the Shakespeare’s Histories fandom
• the ties between the Peasants Revolt of 1381 and the Chartist movement of the early 1800s
• Victorian fascination with medieval history
• the Eglinton Tournament (possibly the first Renaissance Faire? discuss.)
Listen now on Spotify or wherever you find your fave podcasts!
