My urban fantasy and historical fiction were nominated for the Indie Ink Awards!
Phantom and Rook, the first in my Levena series, made it as a finalist last year and it makes me so happy to see Matsdotter and Adrastus getting love and attention this year! And my beloved gay explorers, in a category that is so very fitting.
You can vote for your favorite indie books beginning on Monday, December 15th. Check out Indie Story Geek to learn more. 🎉✨️📚
Huzzah, I have done a thing! You can now buy all my ebooks, and potentially audiobook once I figure it out, directly from itch.io. All the Levena books can now be bought as a discounted bundle.
Also, all Patreon members should be able to access ebooks for free, and everyone else can buy them for $3. While my books are already pretty accessible, it never hurts to shove them in more nooks and crannies.
I have some beautiful paperbacks of the Adventures in Levena books, and of The Rebel Foxes, available in my bookstore! They are signed, and come with art prints. You can find them here.
Adventures in Levena is a cozy urban fantasy series that follows a group of friends as they learn how to love and live later on in life.
The Rebel Foxes is a standalone dystopian fantasy with shape-shifting mutants, a trans polyamorous romance, and eating the rich.
I’m part of a itch.io bundle! Over 40 authors and illustrators have come together to offer their work at a discounted price for the upcoming Trans Rights Readathon.
The bundle is available from March 17th to March 31st, and we’ve smashed through our first three goals!
This is my first time being part of an itch.io, and I’ve only recently started selling my ebooks on there. So far the experience is good, people seem to be loving the indie aspect of it and the ability to tip when making purchases. Purchases that are direct, meaning the files that you pay for are *yours.*
The current goal has been bumped up to $12,000, and right now we’re about to hit 8k. My monthly sales from itch.io are going to Advocates for Trans Equality.
The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action, during which people read trans books and support their trans community in other ways.
He’s a depressed hedge witch who collects family like pokemon, he’s a lonely sunshine immortal with an existential crisis and scone crumbs in his beard.
All itch.io proceeds for March will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality. They have many different programs aimed to help trans people, and offer many different ways for people to take action as well or become educated on current issues.
You can find Phantom and Rook, and The Rebel Foxes, on itch.io!
Introducing the gorgeous cover to Mochizuki and Xlato, third book in the Adventures in Levena series. Cover art done by the fantastic Crossroad Art.
Archeon Mochizuki will force the silver moon to show its dark side, no matter the consequences.
The vampiric witch has been biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment. But now death has come to claim his father, the first person to propose life on the silver moon, and the first to be mocked perpetually for it. To restore his father’s honor before he dies, Archeon will do anything.
Until his machine backfires in the attempt, destroying university property and wiping out Levena’s entire power and communications grid. With his reputation in shreds, he takes a deal in order to secure his job, and freedom. A deal that will change his life forever, if he can handle working with someone as egotistical as he is.
Proteus Xlato has believed in true love since the day their soulmark burned like the birth of a star, an aspect that none of their other kin share.
They meticulously craft a persona to impress a certain astrophysicist, giving a lie for a name. But not only does Archeon have no interest in Proteus, he throws the ‘intern’ out of his laboratory after months of working together.
Determined to show Archeon what he’s missing out on, Proteus abandons all future disguises and plans. This time they will be petulant, meticulous, and brash. Like their soulmate, Proteus will be unabashedly themself. Or as much as they can without revealing their true origins; the world isn’t ready for that much of a shake up.
Or is it?
Mochizuki and Xlato releases on October 28th, 2025.
✨ And here’s the whole Levena family all together. ✨
Adventures in Levena is a cozy urban fantasy series following a group of friends as they figure out life, fall in love, and heal from their past. Each book follows a different couple, and I like to think of the first book as an introductory stepping stone.
Phantom and Rook is available in ebook, print, and audio.
Matsdotter and Adrastus is available in ebook and print.
Mochizuki and Xlato releases October 28, 2025.
The novellas are available in ebook and print, and newsletter members get them for free.
Phantom and Rook, Mochizuki and Xlato covers done by Crossroad Art.
Matsdotter and Adrastus cover done by Foxglove Faun.
Elochian Adrastus is the pinnacle of demon nobility, and he hates it.
When he’s not leading an aristocracy, in therapy, or rebelling against his birthright by running the most famous bar in Levena, he’s solving a millennia old mystery with his newfound friends. He’s particularly fond of the man he’s only known as an author, learning that there’s much more to the human than meets the eye.
For the first time in over a century, Elochian feels tempted by the prospect of finding his own happy ending. He’s also terrified that any future endeavors will end in death, like they did not so long ago.
Quentin Matsdotter has one goal in life, and that’s to blend in. Unfortunately for him, that’s impossible when you’re a certifiable genius, an author, and are friends with some of the most unique people in the town. He’s got everything a man could want, except for someone to call his own.
Quentin hasn’t been able to trust his heart to anyone again after experiencing an abusive relationship years ago, but there’s no mistaking how he feels for the enigmatic archdemon. As the snow builds, so does their friendship, and it’s only a matter of time before they open their hearts to each other.
If only the past didn’t come back to haunt them.
Be prepared to stand up for what you believe in, reveal the truth, and protect those you love, no matter the cost.
Matsdotter and Adrastus is the second book in the Adventures in Levena series and you can find it here.
Did you know you can request Phantom and Rook at your local library, or through Hoopla and Libby? Requesting titles in person or online is a great way to support your favorite indie authors, and your library by showing them what patrons are interested in. (Hint, it’s queer books)
And if you want a copy for yourself, I have signed copies in my bookstore!
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Arlo Rook has decided it’s time to move out of Garren Castle, home for orphans of all races, magical or not, at 100 years old.
It’s not the first time he’s left home, but a setback landed the Hedge Witch in the hospital a year ago, and subsequently back to square one. Now he’s ready to strike out on his own, despite his friend’s worries he’s not ready.
Thatch Phantom is an immortal, the last of his kind and perpetually bored. When he’s not closing interdimensional rifts and corralling trouble in the universe, he’s visiting his favorite city of all, Levena. No one remembers him, but he’s made an everlasting impact on the city nonetheless.
Long ago, he set up an anonymous scavenger hunt for the starving village, providing them with a year’s worth of supplies. He upped the ante each year, providing less practical things, as the village had become a city and was wealthy beyond belief. Festivals are thrown in his honor to this day, or a version of him, that is.
Thatch has decided to throw a wild card into this year’s Game. Whoever discovers his true identity will win one wish of their choice, no restrictions. Aside from the obvious, such as no falling in love, murder or resurrection.
Arlo crashes into the mess of copper curls and bright eyes, who throws apothecary goods and his life into a chaotic mess. It certainly wasn’t the first they met, but Arlo doesn’t remember him. Thatch, however, never forgot the Witch with a familiar soulmark on his face.
What follows is a hilarious and wholesome series of events that teases the immortal with the one thing he wants most.
Someone to call home.
A comprehensive guide to all the relevant characters in Phantom and Rook. The first and second editions do not have this guide, and there may be minor spoilers ahead. Without further ado, here it is.
Elochian Adrastus: Archshedim of Northern Region. Archshedim. 170 years old. he/him.
Dusan Garren: Headmaster of Garren Castle. Gold Dragon. 1,609 years old. she/her.
Theodore ‘Doc’ Atthias: Psychiatrist, spouse of Ilisia Atthias. Behema. 75 years old. they/them.
Ilisia Atthias: Self-employed artist, spouse of Theodore Atthias. Human. 53 years old. she/her.
Lindsey Carbon: Internal Auditor at Genesis Credit and professional solar surfer, fiance to Kitt Meissa. Elf. 86 years old. she/her.
Caspian Daemarrel: Audio Engineer, spouse of Tobias Daemarrel and father of Marlena and Zeke Daemarrel. Half Elf, Half Katan. 99 years old. he/him.
Marlena Daemarrel: Daughter of Caspian and Tobias. Esh Shedim. 3 years old. she/her.
Tobias Daemarrel: Self-employed bookbinder, spouse of Caspian Daemarrel and father of Marlena and Zeke Daemarrel. Archmalakim. 130 years old. he/him (they).
Zeke Daemarrel: Son of Caspian and Tobias. Mayim Shedim. 2 years old. he/him.
Quentin Matsdotter: Physics Professor and Erotica Author. Human. 25 years old. he/him.
Katerina ‘Kitt’ Meissa: Curator at Scarlet Museum and owner of Kitt’s tattoo studio, fiance to Lindsey Carbon. Qieren. 90 years old. she/her.
Thatch Phantom: Investor. Appears Human. Exact age unknown. he/him.
Arlo Rook: Hedge Witch. 72% Human, 28% unknown. 102 years old. he/him.
Silas Uziel: Chaos Witch. Human. 14 years old. he/him.
Gowan Zra: Owner of Phoenix Rising Studio, partner to Iris Tullianna. Dandelion Fae. 140 years old. she/her
Kleo: Felix’s best friend. Elf. 14 years old. she/her.
Felix: Undefined Witch with Teleth abilities, Human. 11 years old. he/him.
Chauncey Allan: Caretaker of Leideen Ait. Centaur. 105 years old. he/him.
Rhea Hachohen: Barista at Thitwhistle’s. Treant. 98 years old. they/them.
Eilae Krisgella: Partner of Gareth and Niena. Elf. 254 years old. she/her.
Gareth Krisgella: Partner of Eilae and Niena. Elf. 243 years old. she/her.
Niena Krisgella: Partner of Gareth and Eilae. Elf. 206 years old. she/her.
Helena Nitzani: Barista at Thitwhistle’s. Vampire. 67 years old. she/her.
Bob Sose: Entrepreneur. Selth. 76 years old. He/him
Floyd Sose: Service Droid. 23 years old. It/they
Janet ‘Chief’ Stone: Police Chief of Station 7. Tannin. 49 years old. she/her.
Leonidas ‘The Witch Killer’ Sydon: Shadow Witch, former terrorist of Levena. Malakim. Previously deceased, current state debated. he/him.
Gleason Thitwhistle: Owner of Thitwhistle’s. Half Katan. 110 years old. he/him.
Iris Tulliana: Instructor at Levena School for the Deaf, partner of Gowan Zra. Bearded Iris Fae. 109 years old. she/her.
Ren Tykhe: Owner of Ren’s. Faun. 74 years old. they/them.
Atinola Xaniphe: Owner of Atinola’s. Orc. 96 years old. she/her.
A comprehensive guide to all the relevant characters in Matsdotter and Adrastus. While it’s available in the ebooks and paperbacks now, the initial ARCs did not have a guide and I know some folks would’ve liked one. There may be minor spoilers. Without further ado, here it is.
Annette Adrastus: Member of Clan Adrastus, daughter of Tisha Adrastus and cousin to Elochian Adrastus. Esh Shedim. 155 years old. she/her.
Edward Adrastus: Member of Clan Adrastus, son of Tisha Adrastus and cousin to Elochian Adrastus. Esh Shedim. 173 years old. he/him.
Elochian Adrastus: Archshedim of Northern Region. Archshedim. 170 years old. he/him.
Ember Adrastus: Former Sovereign of Levena Chapter of Clan Adrastus, spouse of Sachiel Adrastus and mother of Elochian Adrastus. Deceased. she/her.
Mabel Adrastus: Member of Clan Adrastus, daughter of Tisha Adrastus and cousin to Elochian Adrastus. Esh Shedim. 170 years old. she/her.
Roque Adrastus: Member of Clan Adrastus, son of Tisha Adrastus and cousin to Elochian Adrastus. Esh Shedim. 157 years old. he/him.
Sachiel Adrastus: Former Archshedim of Levena, son of Uriel Adrastus, spouse of Ember Adrastus and father of Elochian Adrastus. Deceased. he/him.
Tisha Adrastus: Sovereign of Levena Chapter of Clan Adrastus, aunt of Elochian Adrastus, sister of Ember Adrastus. Esh Shedim. 1,906 years old. she/her.
Daniel Kavelli: CEO of Kavelli Solar, known supporter of NOJ, son of Samson Kavelli. Jinni Shedim. 185 years old. he/him.
Samson Kavelli: Former CEO of Kavelli Solar, father of Daniel Kavelli. Esh Shedim. Deceased. he/him.
Michael Nehorai: Shomer of Elochian Adrastus. Jinni Shedim. 151 years old. he/they.
Gilla Priess: Administrative assistant to Tisha and Elochian Adrastus. Mayim Shedim. 200 years old. she/her.
Annie Yakom: Security at Clan Adrastus. Esh Shedim. 69 years old. she/her.
Bartholomew Zadok: Former Shomer and partner of Elochian Adrastus. Malakim. Deceased. he/him.
Andromeda Eilweir: Steward of Clan Haniel, descendant of Juniper Haniel, spouse of Xenith Eilweir. Malakim. 201 years old. she/her.
Xenith Eilweir: Shomer and spouse Andromeda Eilweir. Malakim. 201 years old. he/him.
Charlie Crash: Shomer Trainee of Clan Haniel. Malakim. 32 years old. he/him.
Juniper Haniel: First Archmalakim of Levena. Deceased. she/her.
Kita Lansworth: Shomer trainee of Clan Haniel. Malakim. 53 years old. she/her.
Amber Mirthwood: Shomer trainee of Clan Haniel. Malakim. 26 years old. she/her.
Roland Teketo: Shomer trainee of Clan Haniel. Malakim. 97 years old. he/him.
Ichabod Vered: Master of Arms of Clan Haniel. Malakim. 214 years old. he/him.
Dusan Garren: Headmaster of Garren Castle, daughter of Idina Garren. Gold Dragon. 1,609 years old. she/her.
Idina Garren: Former resident of Levena, mother of Dusan Garren, daughter of Henix Garren. Silver Dragon. 3,751 years old. she/her.
Henix Garren: Sun Witch, former resident of Min Isle and Levena. Father of Idina Garren, son of Bailey Garren. Gold Dragon. Deceased. he/him.
Bailey Garren: Former resident of Min Isle and owner of the first bookshop in town. Father of Henix Garren. Silver Dragon. Deceased. he/him.
Theodore ‘Doc’ Atthias: Psychiatrist, spouse of Ilisia Atthias. Behema. 75 years old. they/them.
Ilisia Atthias: Self-employed artist, spouse of Theodore Atthias. Human. 53 years old. she/her.
Lindsey Carbon: Internal Auditor at Genesis Credit and professional solar surfer, fiance to Kitt Meissa. Elf. 87 years old. she/her.
Caspian Daemarrel: Audio Engineer, spouse of Tobias Daemarrel and father of Marlena and Zeke Daemarrel. Half Elf, Half Katan. 100 years old. he/him.
Marlena Daemarrel: Daughter of Caspian and Tobias. Esh Shedim. 3 years old. she/her.
Tobias Daemarrel: Self-employed bookbinder and Archmalakim of Northern Region, spouse of Caspian Daemarrel and father of Marlena and Zeke Daemarrel. Archmalakim. 130 years old. he/him (they).
Zeke Daemarrel: Son of Caspian and Tobias. Mayim Shedim. 2 years old. he/him.
Quentin Matsdotter: Physics Professor and Erotica Author. Human. 26 years old. he/him.
Katerina ‘Kitt’ Meissa: Curator of Scarlet Museum and owner of Kitt’s tattoo studio, fiance to Lindsey Carbon. Qieren. 90 years old. she/her.
Thatch Phantom: Watcher, founder of Min Isle and former acolyte to the God Da’haut, partner to Arlo Rook. Appears Human. Exact age unknown. he/him.
Arlo Rook: Hedge Witch and owner of many establishments in Levena, partner to Thatch Phantom and father of Felix Rook, guardian of Silas Uziel. 72% Human, 28% unknown. 102 years old. he/him.
Felix Rook: Undefined Witch with Teleth abilities, son of Arlo Rook. Human. 13 years old. he/him.
Silas Uziel: Chaos Witch, charge of Arlo Rook. Human. 15 years old. he/him.
Gowan Zra: Owner of Phoenix Rising Studio, partner to Iris Tullianna. Dandelion Fae. 140 years old. she/her
Demeter Chayat: Organ Witch, solar surfer, nibling of Dimitri Chayat. Elf. 76 years old. ae/aer/aers.
Dimitri Chayat: Tech Witch, self-employed, nibling of Demeter Chayat. Golem, formerly elf. 76 years old. ne/nem/nems.
Josse Exheart: Metallurgy Witch, inventor and clockmaker. Opal Dragon. 1,386 years old. he/him.
Gaia Lichin: Necromancer, self-employed. Krakeni. 39 years old. she/her (they).
Archeon Mochizuki: Teleth Witch, astrophysicist and astronomer at Scarlet University. Vampire. 108 years old. he/him (they).
Rain Pines: Air Witch, professional solar surfer. Mayim Shedim. 51 years old. she/her.
Bud Raff: Kinetic Witch, exotic dancer. Human. 42 years old. he/him (they).
Evangeline ‘The Nightingale’ Wroughtfern: Crystal Witch, leader of a shadow group which dominates the black market in Levena, mother of Finnegan Wroughtfern. Tzipor. 305 years old. she/her.
Avina Dow: Lady of Agia. Human. 57 years old. she/her.
River Gadot: Ex-boyfriend of Quentin Matsdotter. Young Human, exact age unknown. he/him.
Rhea Hachohen: Barista at Thitwhistle’s. Treant. 98 years old. they/them.
Eilae Krisgella: Mother of Kleo Krisgella, partner of Gareth and Niena. Elf. 254 years old. she/her.
Gareth Krisgella: Father of Kleo Krisgella, partner of Eilae and Niena. Elf. 243 years old. she/her.
Niena Krisgela: Mother of Kleo Krisgella, partner of Gareth and Eilae. Elf. 206 years old. she/her.
Kleo Krisgella: Felix’s best friend, daughter of Gareth, Niena, and Eilae Krisgella. Elf. 15 years old. she/her.
Tina Lakai: Resurrected Shedim, exact age unknown. she/her.
Julianna Moreland: Mayor of Levena. Behema. 74 years old. she/her.
Helena Nitzani: Barista at Thitwhistle’s. Vampire. 67 years old. she/her.
Edward Primo: Owner of the music store Primo’s, former famous musician. Mayim Shedim. 73 years old. he/him.
Dante Shar: Physicist at Scarlet University, friend of Quentin Matsdotter. Malakim. 106 years old. he/him.
Delilah Sheleg: Archshedim of Agia Province. Esh Shedim. 195 years old. she/her.
Janet ‘Chief’ Stone: Police Chief of Station 7. Tannin. 49 years old. she/her.
Lucas Salone: Bartender at The Ethereal Magpie. Esh Shedim. 21 years old. he/him.
Leonidas ‘The Witch Killer’ Sydon: Shadow Witch, former terrorist of Levena. Malakim. Previously deceased, current state debated. he/him.
Iris Tulliana: Instructor at Levena School for the Deaf, partner of Gowan Zra. Gladiola Fae. 109 years old. she/her.
Leroy Tzur: Carpentry Teacher at Levena Central, friend of Quentin Matsdotter. Orc. 46 years old. he/him.
Carina Wells: President of PTA at Levena Central, known NOJ and AWO supporter. Elf. 94 years old. she/her.
Chad Wells: Police Officer at Station 7, spouse of Carina. Elf. 103 years old. he/him.
Finnegan Wroughtfern: Editor of Magickal Radickal Gazette, son of Evangeline Wroughtfern. Half Katan, Half Human. 38 years old. he/him (they).
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