A year or so ago, a queer romance book convention made a questionable decision to change the location of their annual event. In response, multiple new events celebrating queer fiction (romance or otherwise) have sprung up. As a fairly new author to this genre, I've been excited to take advantage of these opportunities. I recently … Continue reading Con Report: Read the Rainbow 2025
Five-Star Reads for April 2025
Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author’s last name. Like my reviews? Buy me a coffee (Ko-Fi) support me on patreon Shifting Ties Abrianna Denae & Leigh Kenzie (Crimson Bonds #2) One of the authors in this co-write team told me before release that this was the "nice" book in this series. Either nice is a … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for April 2025
Fur and Honor Now Available in Paperback!
First, Fur and Honor wasn't supposed to be written. Then, I never planned to release a hardcopy version. But between Natasha Snow's amazing cover that screamed to exist beyond the computer screen and the excellent response from readers, I happily took the extra steps to produce this sweet novella in paperback form. How to Get … Continue reading Fur and Honor Now Available in Paperback!
March Wrap-Up & April Goals
Let's start this month (which started almost a week ago, appropriately) with a question and a statement. Where did the time go? Time is meaningless. Okay, now that we're on the same page, the rest of this monthly update will make a lot more sense. My work productivity levels were pretty low because I've been … Continue reading March Wrap-Up & April Goals
Five-Star Reads for March 2025
Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author’s last name. Like my book reviews? Buy me a coffee (Ko-Fi) support me on patreon Destruction Abrianna Denae & Leigh Kenzie (Crimson Bonds #1) What's better than one sprawling, kinky, interconnected mafia family? Two, obviously. Though the individual series by Denae and Kenzie have distinct themes and vibes, these … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for March 2025
February Wrap-Up & March Goals
I gave myself a bunch of goals this month...which promptly hit the wall of the real world. Here in the United States, it's a pretty depressing time to work in public health, much less focused on LGBTQIA+ sexual health. Special shout-out here to Taylor J. Gray, with 22 novels from multiple interconnected series, who provided … Continue reading February Wrap-Up & March Goals
Five-Star Reads for February 2025
Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author’s last name. Mutual Possession Aurora Crane (Nine Tenths of the Law #1) With this book, Crane not only sets a new record high for possessive characters, she obliterates the competition. The way Kendrick and Spencer think of each other isn't necessarily sane, but that doesn't stop their connection from … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for February 2025
Con Report: Farpoint 2025
Last weekend I had a great, chill time at one of my favorite SF/F conventions, Farpoint! Since this is a local event for me, a mere 20 minutes from my house, I commuted instead of staying at the event hotel. I also had a relatively light schedule, compared to most cons where I'm a presenter … Continue reading Con Report: Farpoint 2025
January Wrap-Up & February Goals
This may be the dumbest timeline ever, or a roller coaster I'd really like to escape, but I'm hanging in there for now. Early last month, I had some resolution about doing more yoga, but scratch that. New 2025 resolution: Keep writing, reading, and championing stories that feature love, queer and other minority voices, and … Continue reading January Wrap-Up & February Goals
Farpoint 2025 Schedule
I'm kicking off my 2025 schedule with one of my favorite local SF/F conventions before I hit a string of romance events that will take me through the spring and summer. Farpoint 2025February 7-9, 2025DoubleTree by HiltonPikesville, Maryland Because this is a local event and I have a pretty light schedule, I will be commuting … Continue reading Farpoint 2025 Schedule
Five-Star Reads for January 2025
Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author’s last name. Juvenalia Jennifer Burke (Valerius Mystery #2) I was immediately swept into this book once again by Burke's amazing talent at making the alien world of ancient Rome so incredibly relatable to a modern perspective. Valerius falls headfirst into another combination of mysteries, doing his "non" job at … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for January 2025
Fur and Honor is LIVE!
Fur and Honor, an MM paranormal romance standalone novella, is now available to buy or borrow. Read FUR AND HONOR Today Fur and Honor features... ✨ werewolf/human✨ boss/employee✨ worst personal assistant ever✨ fated mates (in a world without fated mates) 🐺🌃 I heard you wanted Hal's story. Hal wants his new personal assistant. 🐺🌃 About … Continue reading Fur and Honor is LIVE!
FUR AND HONOR: Cover Reveal & Preorder!
...about that secret novella project 🐺🌃 FUR AND HONOR will be released January 28! Preorder now for 99 cents or read Tuesday on KU. ✨ M/M paranormal romance✨ werewolf/human✨ boss/employee✨ worst personal assistant ever✨ fated mates in a world without fated mates Preorder fur and honor Unnecessary heroics Dockworker Miles Cavanaugh fears for his livelihood … Continue reading FUR AND HONOR: Cover Reveal & Preorder!
A giveaway and a quick head’s up
First, a request: I know most of the people who see these posts read them when they show up in their email inboxes because you are subscribed through WordPress. However, one of the best ways to keep up with EVERYTHING I do is to subscribe to my email newsletter. And you definitely don't want to … Continue reading A giveaway and a quick head’s up
A Year in Reading: 2024
How did I do this year? Not bad, according to Goodreads! 311 Titles Read in 2024* *Includes novels, novellas, and graphic novels What's the monthly breakdown? January: 29 | February: 26 | March: 31April: 25 | May: 29 | June: 23July: 28 | August: 26 | September: 19October: 18 | November: 29 | December: 25 … Continue reading A Year in Reading: 2024
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
2024 was a hell of a year for me. I released 3 novels and contributed to 3 anthologies, resulting in my most successful year since my first book came out almost a decade ago. Despite a slow start to 2025, I'm excited for my next projects. Though I've only included my confirmed releases below, I … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Five-Star Reads for December 2024
Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author’s last name. Livesuit James S.A. Corey (The Captive's War novella) While the first full-length novel in this new series was well-written and had a fascinating premise, none of the point-of-view characters particularly grabbed me. In contrast, Karin fascinated me from the first scene as I followed his transition from … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for December 2024
November Wrap-Up & December Goals
I'm prepping this month's roundup from the back seat of my parent's rental car during the great southern tour of 2024. After spending Thanksgiving weekend in Atlanta with friends, I swung by Alabama this week for my spouse's graduation from military training, and now we're on the way up to Nashville to visit old family … Continue reading November Wrap-Up & December Goals
Five-Star Reads for November 2024
Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author's last name. Christmas on Stardust Lane Garrett Leigh The best sorts of Christmas romances are those that could be set at any time of year and still read perfectly, because the depth of emotion is rooted in the characters and their connection rather than any specific holiday. Tam … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for November 2024
October Wrap-Up & November Goals
I was beginning to recover from September, and then this week happened. Rather than re-hash my thoughts here, you can check out the blog post I wrote about my plan to keep writing. The releases I have coming up have never been more appropriate, because my contributions to both involve rebelling against the status quo … Continue reading October Wrap-Up & November Goals