I am delighted to announce that my publisher has published my third book, The Queerest Quest, well ahead of schedule! UPDATE: The book is now on both Kindle ($2.99) and paperback ($15.00)! A Tale of Vengeance & Family Ties Youʻd think that after saving their beloved “farm and arts collective” by battling a greedy real…
A New Collection of Reviews
The Dire Deeds: Free Read
For a limited time, Read the first book in the series for Free, on Kindle Unlimited. Go here! In preparation for the launch of the second book, my publisher has put The Dire Deeds on Kindle Unlimited. You can read for free! ☽☆☾
The Witching Work: Out in Mid-March!
Our tale of mid-life magic and queer paranormal romance continues! The publisher just told me the news today! ☽☆☾
The Witching Work – Out This Spring!
Publication date to be announced, but "soon." I am so looking forward to the second book being out this year! People who have read the first really want the sequel and I can't wait for them to read it. Stay tuned for more news from me and the publisher, Strange Particle Press (an imprint of…
There’s Elves, and Then…There’s Elves!
Who among us does not have a complicated relationship with Elves? Who among us has not received conflicting messages about them? Are they tiny woodland sprites captured by Santa to toil 24/7 making plastic toys with corporate packaging stamped with "made in..." but we know where those destined-for-landfill toys are really from? Do we consider…
Magical Mentoring in The Guild
Here are the Elves (on the right) and their human students (at left). Artanaro Nar and Who's There work with two Hermits each. Hamfast started working with Frank first, but when Frank leaves in the second book, Hamfast ends up working with the newest Hermit, Sophie Lokisdottir. The rest of the Elves teach magic to…
“Dire Deeds” Story Set in The Restored Hawaiian Kingdom
Uncle Iolana Kamapua'a Kia'i'okamauna Kamapua'a Namaka Kamapua'a Three members of the Kamapua`a `Ohana. Images via HeroForge.com and NewProfilePic.com. The Dire Deeds of the Guild of Ornamental Hermits takes place in Hawai'i in a "not too distant" future. As I work my way through the second draft, it became obvious to me that I wanted that future…
Oyster Olson – Humble Bluesman Turns Wizard
Oyster in Hermitville Oyster, Asexual & Trans Pride Oyster Half Elven Three character studies of Oyster Olson. Artwork via HeroForge.com. Oyster Olson is a resident of the fictitious Hermitville Farm and Arts Collective near Pahoa, Hawai'i Island. He is one of twelve "hermits" (musicians, artists, and oddballs) invited to live at the intentional community by…
Why a Tale of “Mid-Life Magic?”
I grew up reading fairy tales and fantasy fiction. I always wanted to see myself as one of the characters in whatever I was reading and/or have that character's abilities. Childhood examples include: Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (for having the coolest submarine and for being disgusted with humanity); Doctor Doolittle (for being…
The Guild of Ornamental Hermits 