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.
February is upon us, and I have some disappointing news. Unfortunately, I need to push back the release for The Voice of Wild Places.
If you’d like a full run down on why, I’ve talked about it at length on my Patreon. Here, I’ll say that in addition to the current state of things, I had many personal issues and health problems last year. I also have a full time job, am a parent, and have disabilities that, guess what, affect my daily life and abilities. This has all led to a slower pace, and I want to give this book everything I’ve got, not rush it through.
With that being said, pushing this release back affects my other planned release for this year, Mochizuki and Xlato, the third Adventures in Levena book. And so, the new release dates are as follows.
The Voice of Wild Places, October 28th, 2025.
Mochizuki and Xlato, September 29th, 2026.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding, and I hope you stick around for this adventure. It’s so dear to my heart, and I can’t wait to share it.
The Rebel Foxes is the first book I wrote under my Noah Hawthorne pen name, and this June it will be one year old. It’s full of trans rage, found family, and shapeshifting queers. A blend of genres such as dystopia, dieselpunk, and paranormal romance.
It’s not as popular as the Levena books, but I love it just as dearly. When I wrote it, I was in a period of deep discovery which involved a lot of anger, grief, and sharp hope. If you are struggling with what’s going on today, this will bring you great catharsis.
Also, there’s a fun cameo at the end that connects my Iverbourne and Levena worlds to this one! Because multiverse spanning pen names are for the win.
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Welcome to the Dome, a place where flora and fauna are legends brought to life by shifters, a mutant race that the malevolent and overtly wealthy Citadel hunts down endlessly in fear of what they what do if given a foothold in society.
The Rebel Foxes are a powerful gang led by Rajni, a fox shifter hellbent on bringing down the oppressive system impoverishing and endangering humans and shifters alike. They take in those who need shelter, and give away their wealth to the poor.
Her pack is thriving and for the first time in years, they have a counter attack planned for The Hunt, a night of crime sanctioned by the Citadel. A night dedicated to flushing shifters out so anyone can murder them without the worry of standard daily limits and hunting tags.
But, all good things must come to an end, and Rajni’s past catches up with her on the night of the Hunt. The human with amber eyes that once saved her life demands her help.
Today’s WIP Wednesday is brought you to by the gay explorers finally starting to admit their feelings.
“I didn’t know you felt that way,” Cornelius finally said.
Watt tilted his head. “I told you how I felt.”
“About men, but not … me.” He lifted a shoulder, looking away. “Not all men who enjoy men want men like me, if you get my meaning. And that’s fine, people like what they like.”
Watt guided Cornelius’ attention back to him with a gentle palm to the cheek. Cornelius’ eyes were wet, and his lips were pressed into a harsh line. “But I like you, Cornelius.”
Cornelius looked like he was fit to argue, but in the end he sighed, leaning into Watt’s touch. “God help you then.” He closed his eyes and whispered, “I’m fond of you too, Watt. You have no idea.”
Thank you to everyone who voted for Phantom and Rook, who made it as a finalist in the Indie Ink Awards! I’m very grateful, and especially emotional due to the category it came through in. Phantom and Rook’s disability representation is one of the things I’m most proud of, and seeing that recognized is amazing.
Of course, most of you dear readers have already praised Phantom and Rook for this, which means much more than any award ever could. I’m alongside some truly wonderful authors, and books that I’ve personally enjoyed. Which is a win for me!
Ta-da! I’m now offering free short excerpts on my website and Pareton. Today’s excerpt is from The Voice of Wild Places, a queer historical fiction. Enjoy a brief introduction to Cornelius’ nemesis, Andrea Carmine. You can read chapter excerpts on my Patreon, and all sorts of different things.
And so Cornelius began to tell the story of where they’d been. Only then did Watt realize the man had smoothly avoided the earlier question regarding their future. He listened as Cornelius spoke of the wondrous French architecture of Rio, the industrious São Paulo and the Butantan Institute, and the growing Cuiabá.
Their encounter with Senhor Galvão, and in this Cornelius modestly admitted his wrongdoings in regards to not trusting Severino. Cornelius was subdued but informative when telling them about their stay with the Bacairy, and by the time it was all said and done the group was fully enamored with him. All except Andrea, that was.
“And tell me dear Cornelius, were you able to broaden your horizons during your journey? Adopt a love for something new besides … oh, what was it you read all the time back at Ur? Oh yes, that children’s novel, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”
“Oh, I love that story!” Nair exclaimed, which brought a hesitant smile to Cornelius’ lips.
Ana looked between Nair and Cornelius. “I’m afraid I haven’t. But a Wizard? That sounds interesting.”
Cornelius nodded. “I find there’s nothing wrong with old favorites, and adults can find much to learn from children’s stories. Some of us may have missed the lessons the first time.”
Cornelius Sawyer is a man of many talents, but forgiveness is not one of them.
Watt Johnson is a man of his word, but not once in his life has he spoken up for himself.
Once connected by the bonds of childhood, threads now severed by the demands of life, the pair are brought together for a once in a lifetime opportunity: an all expenses paid expedition to Brazil, searching for a man the world believes to be long dead, Percy Fawcett. And perhaps, even the Lost City that he was looking for.
Under the guise of doing research work for their respective universities, a reluctant Cornelius and an exhilarated Watt accept the offer and delve into the unknown, trusting no one but themselves. Looking at a map, the route and its dangers seem to be known obstacles which can be easily conquered, a fact that Watt leans on heavily.
But Cornelius is intimately aware that the river has teeth, that the land renders a siren song to those who are desperate to become lost in its mountains and basins. To survive the journey they’ll have to face the enemies within, and trust the other to have their best interests in mind.
After all, the Voice of Wild Places is calling, beckoning the adrift homeward.
Cornelius slipped between the folds of the tent, and Watt’s hand fell to his side. Cornelius was fully dressed, sweat dampening his brow and gear upon his back. He gripped his cane in one hand and adjusted his glasses with the other. They stared at each other, steady gazes barely illuminated by the dim lantern beside Watt’s cot.
“I’m coming with you,” Cornelius whispered, barely there but firm all the same.
“You don’t have to,” Watt said, and tried very hard to mean it. “They’re doing good work here, real work. I can go on alone.”
Cornelius closed the distance between them, slow enough to give Watt time to back away. He did not.
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This week’s WIP Wednesday harkens back to the Tumblr post, and subsequently the book, that started it all. I was forwarded this post by a friend who thought it was right up my alley, and she was right.
It inspired thoughts of an adventure story with queer characters falling in love, and the story was originally set in a fantasy world. But as time went on, I realized I wanted it to be historical fiction, and eventually historical fabulism. And now the book is closer to done than not, and the cover is finished. In a little over six months, The Voice of Wild Places will be ready for the world.
Are you ready for it?
The book referenced by the Tumblr post is The Rivers Ran East by Leonard Clark.
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.
Adventures in Levena
✨ 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.
Neshama Publishing 