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Matsdotter and Adrastus

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Matsdotter and Adrastus

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.

Library Love

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Phantom and Rook

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.

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Phantom and Rook Character Guide

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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.

Clan Adrastus

Elochian Adrastus: Archshedim of Northern Region. Archshedim. 170 years old. he/him.

Garren Family

Dusan Garren: Headmaster of Garren Castle. Gold Dragon. 1,609 years old. she/her.

Misfits

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

Others

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.

Matsdotter and Adrastus Character Guide

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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.

Clan Adrastus

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.

Clan Haniel

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.

Garren Family

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.

Misfits

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

New Witches

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.

Others

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).

When Witches Sing is out!

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“Could you show me some magick?”

“Oh,” I whisper, then nod quickly. “Yeah, okay.”

I clear my throat and stand, then sit back down, because I don’t want to stand over him. He’s already so much shorter than me, I feel like a giant just sitting next to him. He tentatively presses a hand to my arm, lips parting, and I startle. He pulls back, not taking his eyes off me. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you nervous.”


“Oh, I’m not. Nervous, that is.”


Felix chuckles. “Okay. Well, you don’t have to make yourself smaller, for me.”


“Oh,” I say, then stand and straighten to my full height before him. The leaves and petals in my hair and along my skin stand to attention, and I blush at the image of preening like a fucking peacock.


“Wow,” Felix says, staring up at me with wide eyes. “You’re really tall.”


I almost lean down, but he takes my hand. This time, he doesn’t let go. “No, don’t.” Felix stands beside me, my hand in his. I stare down at our entangled fingers, then back to his face. His neck is craned and it looks painful, but the determination in his eyes is almost frightening.


I squeeze his hand, then let go. I put my hands up, smiling wide. “Okay, have it your way, tchotchke.”


Oh, how he smiles at that. He pretends to be affronted, but that smile. It’s perpetual, blinding. “I am not a small thing.”


I shrug, turning away from him. I bring my hands to chest level and smile upon coming up with an idea. I close my eyes and murmur, “Abracadabra.”


Have fun with swamp witches, chaos witches, root witches and musical witches. Just, all of the witchery and tomfoolery there ever could be. Happy Yuletide friends.

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What is the Crew of Misfits?

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The Crew of Misfits is the name I gave to my readers, and later on newsletter subscribers. I send pins with the Crew of Misfits logo to every person that buys a signed book from me. If you’ve read the steampunk series, you know the main characters compose the Crew of Misfits, and in my new series, the friend group is also called the Misfits.

If you sign up for the Crew of Misfits newsletter, you’ll receive first looks at new art, news about upcoming books, and free novellas.

Explore below to learn more about the available adventures in the Iverbourne series, which are dark steampunk fantasy.

Phantom and Rook is the first book in a new urban fantasy series, Adventures in Levena. You can find out more about this magickal and feel good novel below as well, and the upcoming novella.

These books are ADULT, please read the prefaces before starting to check for specific mature themes.

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Dark Steampunk Fantasy with High Stakes Adventure, Spicy Romance and an Inclusive Cast

Keeper of Death is quite a fitting name for a villain, and yet Lythienne finds herself as the only Fae who can save the realm of Iverbourne.

Born as an Empty Fae, she is sent into the Eternal Mountain, a prison designed for the most malicious, blood thirsty and cursed creatures alive. Her crime, along with so many other creatures, is being Lesser than the grand High Fae who rule the divided lands above.

Aether magic rules Iverbourne, a whimsical land ravaged by long held prejudices, unkind to all those without magic. The Others are a mysterious court to the south, kidnapping and murdering all those on their path through the continent.

Only a Fae without Aether can wield the mysterious Harbinger, a weapon of mass destruction needed to defeat the epic evil taking over the realm. The elegant call of immense power corrupts most, especially those who have been mistreated.

Dangerous lust, high stakes adventure and loyal companionship are thrust into Lyth’s life, but can she be the Hero after playing the Villain for so long? After all, why would you want to save a world that wants to see you buried six feet under?
 

Find out more about the Iverbourne Series

MM Modern Fantasy, Found Family, Immortal x Man, Grumpy x Sunshine, Guy Witches, Soulmates and Second Chances

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 after a setback that landed the Hedge Witch in the hospital a year ago, he ended up right back at square one. But now he’s ready to strike out on his own, despite his friend’s worries that he’s not ready for the ‘real world.’

Then, he crashes into a mess of copper curls and bright eyes, sending apothecary goods and his life into a chaotic mess. Thatch is a mysterious and incredibly wealthy benefactor of Levena, only spoken of but never seen. He requests a night of Arlo’s company and a tour of the city, which Arlo immediately declines.

But that’s not the last time they see each other, and it certainly wasn’t the first. Arlo doesn’t remember him, no one remembers Thatch after he visits, but Thatch never forgot the Witch with a familiar mark on his face.

Thatch Phantom is an immortal, the last of his kind and perpetually bored. When he’s not closing inter-dimensional rifts and corralling demons, he’s visiting his favorite city of all, Levena.  Centuries ago, when life was particularly dull, he set up a scavenger hunt for a starving village, providing them with a year’s worth of supplies.

He anonymously returned year after year, upping the ante and providing less practical things, as the village had become a city and was wealthy beyond belief. Festivals were thrown in his honor, and have continued every year since. Hundreds of years later, The Game is still put on by the fabled ‘Scarlet Illusionist’, but no one has figured out who blesses them with the puzzles.

Once again, Thatch is listless and has decided to throw a wild card into this year’s Game. Whoever discovers him will win one wish of their choice, no restrictions. Aside from the obvious, such as no falling in love, murder or resurrection.

What he didn’t anticipate was crashing into the one person whose soul mark flares like a beacon when Thatch is around, teasing the immortal with the one thing he wants most.

Someone to call home.

What follows is a wild chain of events filled with magical coffee shops, villains with vendettas against cheese makers, moving tattoos, grand puzzles, and second chances at love, and life.

Find out more about the Adventures in Levena Series