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Jamie Lynn Lano (they/she) and Andy Lynn, Dr. (they/xe) of Rainbow Crate join indie author Noah Hawthorne (they/them) to tell us all what really goes on behind-the-scenes of a queer book box. Rainbow Crate is the largest queer book box in the world. Their monthly box features two gorgeous exclusive hardcover editions of queer books with new designs, signed editions, and bonus content. Learn more a...

O F Cieri (she/her) chats with Carolina Cruz (they/them) about Joe Meek, the origins of ska, and how Nine Inch Nails would destroy a midcentury pop music producer in her queer pulp horror novel  Backmask . Nicholas Hush, 1960s record producer, has a vision for the future of pop music. After a series of prophetic dreams, he wants to combine occult imagery with upcoming trends to create a new, groun...

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) chats with Tess Carletta (she/her) about writing a quiet and reflective moment of queer joy to rejuvenate those who are fighting to survive. The Kings of Oak and Holly have woven their fates together in an unbreakable bond. The further adventures of Wren Lofthouse, Shrike the Butcher of Blackthorn, and their friends continue in this collection of short stories, includin...

JP Rindfleisch IX (he/they) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about the appeal of cozy fantasy, from spiteful inspiration to the hidden sharp edges beneath slice-of-life stories and the eternal question of who a character is if not a hero. JP Rindfleisch IX (he/they) writes cozy fantasy about grief, transformation, and queer joy wrapped in found families, botanical magic, and the occasional r...

From Game of Thrones to Baldur's Gate to The Church of the Mountain of Flesh , a roundtable of indie authors discuss how fantastical religions can enhance the verisimilitude of imaginary worlds. Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the vampire horror romance  Blood in the Water and the queer fantasy series The Creed of Gethin (beginning with The Unwanted Prophet ). You can connect with them...

Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seas...

It's like they always say: "Marry your best friend." Three indie authors discuss one of their fave romance tropes, Friends to Lovers. Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie , a queer cozy fantasy romance, its sequel collection Patchwork , and the fantasy novel Goldheart . You can connect with her at her website: tesscarletta.com Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae roma...

Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life. Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't stopped working since. Buoyed by Lindsey's optimism and...

Lou Wilham (she/her) chats with Tess Carletta (she/her) about pushing the limits of cozy fantasy, rewriting 1990s nostalgia to heal queer hearts, and the importance of seeking community. Lou Wilham (she/her) is the author of the urban fantasy series Bay of the Dead 'Verse , including Witches of Moondale , Hunters of Ironport , Fae of Eventide , and her newest release, History Will Call Them Tombma...

This week, we're thrilled to present a special sneak peek into the audiobook for the queer cozy fantasy novel A Captured Cauldron by R.K. Ashwick. Enjoy! Grumpy potioneer Ambrose Beake has only one social event marked on his calendar: the country's three-day Potion Convention. Alchemists from all over the world pour in to discuss their life's work, and Ambrose eagerly dives into the excitement. Gr...

J.T. Adria (they/them) chats with fellow indie author Tess Carletta (she/her) about overcoming burnout, drawing inspiration from Anne Rice, and the curious crossroads where Downton Abbey meets Doctor Who . J.T. Adria (they/them) is the author of the romantic fantasy series Aether Archives , beginning with The One Who Slept , and the sci-fi romance duology Stars & Time , beginning with Forest of th...

Maiga Doocy (she/they) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about the siren song of fantasy,  making the leap from short stories to novels, and what makes a slowburn romance so satisfying. Maiga Doocy (she/they) is the author of the fantasy novel Sorcery and Small Magics , as well as the short stories Salt Calls to Salt , Of Honey and Grave Dirt , and In Whatever World You Choose . You can connec...

Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life. Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't stopped working since. Buoyed by Lindsey's optimism and...

Can we get a do-over? From Jane Austen's Persuasion to Seth Haddon's Reforged and everything in between, the hour has arrived to discuss everyone's favorite rhyming romance trope, the Second Chance Romance. RK Ashwick (she/her)  is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit , as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial . You can connec...

KD Edwards (he/him) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about queerplatonic soulmates, writer growth through reader criticism, and found family as a tonic against grimdark. KD Edwards (he/him) is the author of the urban fantasy series The Tarot Sequence beginning with his novel The Last Sun . You can learn more and connect with him on his website: kd-edwards.com Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also...

Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seas...

Noah Hawthorne (they/them) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his upcoming cozy fantasy anthology A Nest Within Briars , featuring alternative perspectives, queer fae romance, and old man yaoi. Check out the Kickstarter ending March 21st! Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Victorian fae romantasy Oak King Holly King , its sequel Tales from Blackthorn Briar , and the forthcoming...

TJ Alexander (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about their genderqueer Regency romance A Lady for All Seasons , wherein a notorious socialite's schemes-within-schemes go head-to-head with an author's hidden identity and roman-a-clef . TJ Alexander (they/them) i s a Lambda Literary Award finalist and USA Today bestselling author who writes about queer love, including the Regency ro...

Trip Galey (he/him) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about queer joy, resilience, rebuilding, and his upcoming space opera sci-fantasy novel The Fall of the House of Valenziaga . Trip Galey (he/him) is a Creative Writing lecturer in Cambridge, with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy. He has had short stories and articles published in numerous places, such as a multi-award-nominated queer SFF antho...

The most hated trope in all of romance? Possibly! And yet we dare to believe it may work. From Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights to the hit hockey romance Heated Rivalry , we break down the miscommunication trope. Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae romantasy series as well as the epic fantasy series the Thoraius Saga . You can connect with her at her website: lunadaye.com Noah Hawth...

David R. Slayton (he/him) joins Noah Hawthorne (they/them) for a revitalizing chat about writing the books you always wanted to read and never letting anyone take your stories away from you. David R. Slayton (he/him) is the author of queer fantasy novels including White Trash Warlock and Dark Moon, Shallow Sea . You can connect with him through his website: davidrslayton.com Noah Hawthorne (they/t...

Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life. Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't stopped working since. Buoyed by Lindsey's optimism and...

Emma Denny (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about their upcoming polyamorous medieval romance A Vow Made Twice , featuring intrigue, skullduggery, archery, and an outpouring of queer history skillfully woven into a thoroughly entertaining narrative. Emma Denny (they/them) is the author of the queer medieval romances One Night in Hartswood , All the Painted Stars , and the upcomin...

Rita A. Rubin (they/them) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about raising one's spirits through reading with their forthcoming cozy fantasy novel Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love . Rita A. Rubin (they/them) is the author of cozy fantasy novels, including Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love and Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love . You can connect with them on instagram @ritarub...

Indie author RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about their queer historical adventure novel The Voice of Wild Places —also known as "the gay we found along the way." Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is t he author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena , beginning with Phantom and Rook , and the solarpunk novel The Rebel Foxes , amo...