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January 5, 2014
Happy New Year!
Happy 2014 to my friends, family, and all the people who have supported me and my work over the past year. I wish all of you a successful, healthy, happy, and prosperous year.
On January 1st, I signed my first contract of the year with Dreamspinner Press, for my fantasy novel Wine and Roses. It’s set in the same world as the Blessed Epoch series but features an all new cast of characters. It’s quieter than my previous work and the closest I’ve come to writing a “romance.” Here is the unofficia...
October 18, 2013
Pointless Bloodbath–A Free Story
Ever wonder what Sasha’s life in the order was like before he abandoned his calling for Duncan and Yarrow? Back when he was still a cold-hearted, single-minded killing machine? Here’s a look. I hope you like it, but this is for me. I promised myself a pointless bloodbath as a reward for finishing my contemporary WIP, and this is it. I need to exist in a world where you can just kill people who annoy you for a short space. Obviously this has not been edited, except by me. Let the bloodbath com...
September 21, 2013
Doodle-Alain
Some authors outline, some look for models similar to their characters for inspiration, and I draw. Or sketch. It’s the best way for me to get to know my characters.
What do you think? This is a doodle of Alain, one of my characters from my wip Wine and Roses, which will be a spin-off to my Blessed Epoch series. It won’t be in continuity, and won’t feature any of the previous protagonists.
Alain and his sister inherited the vineyard that has been in their family for generations, and when she di...
September 9, 2013
IT’S HERE!
I’m thrilled to announce the next installment in my epic fantasy series, The Blessed Epoch and reveal another fantastic cover by Anne Cain.
Sasha was born to, and has always defined himself by, the secret assassins’ Order of the Crimson Scythe. He chose the love of Yarrow L’Estrella and Duncan Purefroy over his duty to his clan, forfeiting his last mission and allowing Prince Garith to live. Now, the order—previously Sasha’s family—has branded him a traitor. He’s marked, and that means the bre...
September 3, 2013
August 21, 2013
Sai
Collab between me (Gus) and Beau Schemery. Please enjoy. Any fans of Sai out there?
Sai lives at Dreamspinner Press, in my Blessed Epoch series.
August 11, 2013
Guest Author Tempeste O’Riley on World Building
She is also offering a month-long giveaway, so don’t miss out on that.
What inspired the world building for Designs of Desire?
That’s a question I often get when...
July 21, 2013
Travel Diaries–Manchester
I fell in love with the beautiful city of Manchester, in Northern England, during the time I spent there for the UK GLBTQ Fiction Meet. For me, the city is the perfect size: big enough to have a lot to offer in terms of sites, entertainment, dining, and shopping, while still small enough to feel “authentic.” Places like London and New York City are great, but if you don’t have a local to show you around (I got lucky in London–thanks Melanie) you may have a hard time escaping the tourist traps...
June 18, 2013
Coming Soon-On Tinsel Wings by Augusta Li
Patrick Harford sees hope as magical and beautiful, too delicate to hold—and everything in his life has proved him right. An unhealthy home leaves him hiding in the shadows as he tries to come to terms with his sexuality.
Patrick finds solace among the performers at the Allegaheny Mountains Renaissance Faire, where he discovers a love of performing and costumes. As he starts to come out of his shell, he meets Yu Elion, an apprentice blacksmith. Yu gives Patrick a glimpse of fairy-tale love.
But...
April 3, 2013
Merboys!
I thought I’d post these just for fun. All artwork by Augusta Li.
This first is a Nereid, more of a sea-spirit than a true merboy.
Next is a tropical merboy.
Last one for today! These fellows were a birthday gift for my friend Melanie Tushmore. I hope she doesn’t mind me sharing.
