Interview with Author of Fiction that Advocates Jennifer MD Cox

Jennifer (she/they) earned her minor in creative writing from Alfred University in 2016. As a pansexual genderflux individual and a trauma-informed mental health counselor, they’re passionate about representation in fiction. They were courteous enough to spare us a moment to talk about their debut novel Getting to Know You and writing in general. Q) Can you … Continue reading Interview with Author of Fiction that Advocates Jennifer MD Cox

Queer release coming from Penguin Random House The Sun Blessed Prince

THE SUN BLESSED PRINCE by Lindsay Byrd, on sale May 6, 2025 A battle-weary prince meets a reluctant assassin. But could their bond end their war? Prince Elician is a Giver. He can heal any wound and bring the dead back to life. He also can’t be killed, so is cursed to watch his country … Continue reading Queer release coming from Penguin Random House The Sun Blessed Prince

New Release from Nine Star Press Through Smoke and Shadows by L. Alyse Amidon

A long-hidden force stirs in the heart of the Utah desert, and a killer sets out on a path to power and vengeance, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Gene Bradshaw and Jack Cartwright, newly partnered detectives, are called to a gruesome murder scene, and neither knows what to make of it. The … Continue reading New Release from Nine Star Press Through Smoke and Shadows by L. Alyse Amidon

Review of Black powder and Brimstone

Free League Publishing gave me a chance to check out their new offering, Black Powder and Brimstone. It is a grimdark fantasy RPG compatible with MÖRK Borge. It is a rules-light, art-heavy OSR game that offers swashbuckling adventure and gothic folk horror in an unholy blend. It’s kind of funny that I grew up playing … Continue reading Review of Black powder and Brimstone

Interview with Author Alicia Thompson

Alicia Thompson is an author who has published 2 novels and teaches creative writing courses up and down the east coast of Australia. She was nice enough to take a quick break to talk about writing and her upcoming work. Q) Your most recent novel was Ex tells the story of a woman investigating the … Continue reading Interview with Author Alicia Thompson

Interview with Geneva Vand

After settling down in Chicago Geneva Vand decided to start adding her own stories to the world. So far she’s sticking to romance. Her books tend toward light, low-heat escapism with a focus on LGBTQ+ characters. She was nice enough to have a discussion with us about writing and her works. Q) Your latest Sapphic … Continue reading Interview with Geneva Vand

Interview with author, writing consultant and roller derby enthusiast VP Anderson

VP Anderson writes in multiple formats and in multiple genres; but all her works have the following elements in common: queerness, neurodivergence, intersectional feminism, and irreverence. She also works as a consultant helping people sell themselves and their creations. We were overjoyed to have her take a break from her hectic schedule to hang out … Continue reading Interview with author, writing consultant and roller derby enthusiast VP Anderson

Interview with Author Ellis Colton

Ellis Colton writes contemporary and paranormal m/m romance, usually while listening to inspiring film scores. She spared a few moments of her precious writing time to hang out and converse about her inspirations and challenges of publishing. Q) Your latest novel, The Case of Thistledown House, feels like it was strongly inspired by monster of … Continue reading Interview with Author Ellis Colton

Interview with author Fox Beckman

Fox Beckman is an author with a penchant for spicy stories about swords, sorcery, and smooching. Her books feature strong, nuanced characters that interrogate the status quo and subvert expectations. She hung out with us for a little bit to give us the lowdown on her books and the best way to wrangle a kangaroo. … Continue reading Interview with author Fox Beckman

Interview with author and editor Sarah Layzell

Sarah layzell is a writer and editor who focuses on grief, queerness and childhood in her creative and educational projects. She recently put out her debut middle grade book, Cottonopolis. She was nice enough to engage in a conversation about her fiction and non-fiction works. Q) Could you give our readers an overview of you new … Continue reading Interview with author and editor Sarah Layzell