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This is my first update of 2026, but I haven't been idle! I have several stories to present to you.

First, and most important because this is a charity anthology whose entire proceeds will go to the International Institute of Minnesota in their ongoing campaign to provide immigrants and refugees: Love Has No Boundaries is out today from JMS Books (and soon from other retailors).

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Published on April 08, 2026 03:02 • Tags: charity-anthology, dragons, new-releases, romance, romantasy, short-stories

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The Red Dragon of Oxford (Wings over Albion, #1)

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Of Love & Dragons

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Mere Rain said: " I have a story in this anthology!
(I think if you're in the US you may have to wait until May for the paper book, but you can pre-order the ebook from publisher Flametree.)

I'm going to try to give a rec based on each story as I read them!
(They may n ...more "

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