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
Con Report: Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2024
To say the past 2 months have been rough for me is an understatement even before the U.S. election results this week. I'm slowly getting all of my projects back on schedule and catching up on the epic to-do list, and today's task is finally writing up my convention report for the first Northern Rainbow … Continue reading Con Report: Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2024
Creation as an act of defiance
Or, I Picked a Hell of a Year to Start Writing Queer Romance I've caved to "doom scrolling" on social media a couple of times today, and so far I've seen two posts by author friends announcing that they will be taking an indefinite hiatus from writing. One is a romance author living in a … Continue reading Creation as an act of defiance
September Wrap-Up & October Goals
Hello from Toronto! I'm bringing you this update from much farther north than usual, during the Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat. So far, I've attended some great sessions on queer history, cover design, and portraying characters with trauma. I'm having a blast spending time with fellow writers, and I look forward to meeting readers during the … Continue reading September Wrap-Up & October Goals
Con Report: Capclave 2024
When I posted my schedule for this event last week, I was shocked to realize that it had been five years since I last attended Capclave in person, between conflicting commitments and other "unprecedented events." Since I live between Baltimore and Washington DC, I consider this con my other "home" convention, and I was delighted … Continue reading Con Report: Capclave 2024
Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2024 Schedule
I am extremely fortunate that the year I added romance to my brand, many new romance events also debuted. My willingness to invest in original ideas (which has always been an integral part of my brand) means I've had fabulous opportunities not often available to "newer" authors. This week, I'm thrilled to participate in my … Continue reading Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2024 Schedule
Capclave 2024 Schedule
How has it been 5 years since I attended Capclave? I had to double-check my own blog because I didn't believe it. I participated virtually in 202, and I unfortunately had to cancel my appearance in 2022 to quarantine after an international trip. Regardless, I'm thrilled to be back this year to an event I … Continue reading Capclave 2024 Schedule
August Wrap-Up & September Goals
My epic summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean the rest of 2025 will be any easier! I had a blast attending the inaugural Rainbow Readers Cruise as my first official romance author event, and I'm already looking forward to my trip to Canada to attend the first Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat at … Continue reading August Wrap-Up & September Goals
Con Report: Rainbow Readers Cruise 2024
You know I love cruises. You know I love conventions. You better believe that I was one of the first people signed up when this convention on a cruise was announced! Even more exciting (and possibly appropriate), the Rainbow Readers Cruise 2024 was also my first official appearance in my new romance author guise. Then … Continue reading Con Report: Rainbow Readers Cruise 2024
July Wrap-Up & August Goals
I've been so excited for all my epic summer plans for so long that to have them be halfway over is breaking my heart a little. Last month, I spent a lovely week in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and took a fabulous weekend trip to Connecticut for a book signing. Luckily, I've … Continue reading July Wrap-Up & August Goals
Con Report: RomantiConn 2024
Last weekend, I had a blast attending RomantiConn 2024 up in Connecticut as author Rory Maxwell's minion/emotional support human! I couldn't turn down the opportunity when she invited me to take her PA ticket to meet some of my favorite authors and get a crash course from the inside of how romance author events differ … Continue reading Con Report: RomantiConn 2024
June Wrap-Up & July Goals
Whew, June was a crazy month! Two releases within 2 weeks sounded like a good idea at the time, especially with connected stories, but my brain was absolutely fried. That's one part of why my monthly update is a bit behind schedule. The other parts are because I also visited New York City to spend … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & July Goals
Service Before Self is LIVE!
Service Before Self, my first MM contemporary romance, is now available to buy or borrow. Read Service Before Self Today Service Before Self features... 💙 grumpy/sunshine⭐ forbidden(ish) relationship💙 oops, we turned into a cliche Reddit post⭐ unconventional heroes 💙 ...because the other 99% of the military deserves love, too! About Service Before Self... The biggest … Continue reading Service Before Self is LIVE!
Limitless Love is LIVE!
Limitless Love, a polyamorous charity anthology, is now available in ebook and paperback. Get your copy of Limitless Love Includes the novella Toward Unity by J.L. Gribble ⭐ MMM contemporary military romance ❤️ best friends to lovers 🍳 bisexual/pansexual rep 🔥 aromantic rep 🪐 side rep About Limitless Love... Love can be defined as “a … Continue reading Limitless Love is LIVE!
May Wrap-Up & June Goals
Happy Pride Month! So much to be excited about this month! Instead of boring you with intro chat, let's jump right to the fun stuff! Service Before Self Cover Reveal Preorder service before self Isn't Alex adorable? All credit goes to my fantastic cover designer, Joe Satoria, for finding a model who fits military grooming standards! About … Continue reading May Wrap-Up & June Goals
Con Report: Balticon 58
I'm once again late in posting a con report, and I can't even blame con crud this time! Instead, I was busy finally finishing the first draft of my next novel. Good news: It's done, and now you get a con report! I missed out on Balticon last year because I was on a cruise … Continue reading Con Report: Balticon 58
Balticon 58 Schedule
After a hiatus last year (okay, I went on a cruise), I'm returning to my original, hometown convention this weekend for Balticon 58! I may have added romance to my repertoire, but speculative fiction remains my first love, and I'm thrilled that I'll get to share my love of each this year during panels that … Continue reading Balticon 58 Schedule
April Wrap-Up & May Goals
Did I finish the rough draft of my current WIP last month? Not exactly. Along with an impromptu trip to Ohio for the solar eclipse, I may have gotten distracted by a short story submission for a week. I'm still on schedule for my planned release date, though. Even better, I have the official cover … Continue reading April Wrap-Up & May Goals
Con Report: ApollyCon 2024
Last year, I had the pleasure of becoming friends with another MM romance author relatively local to me, Rory Maxwell. Our friendship has been fantastic for writing support, both virtual and in-person working dates. And it's a good thing we hit it off so well because we promptly planned a ton of events together! We … Continue reading Con Report: ApollyCon 2024
Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author KC Burn
In August 2024, I'm excited to combine two of the loves of my life: cruising and LGBTQ+ fiction and romance. I hope you'll consider joining me on the first Rainbow Readers Cruise! Until then, I'd love to introduce you to one of the attending authors, KC Burn. About KC Burn KC Burn is a Canadian … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author KC Burn