Queer Fantasy and Weird Tales for the People
Loreena McKennitt, “Coventry Carol” (traditional)
Happy Monday! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Please enjoy this, my favorite Christmas carol, and don’t think too hard about what that says about me as a person.
Because of the holiday, there will be no new chapter this week. We’ll rejoin Berend and Isabel and their search for Sterry the Bastard next week. I’ll probably do some year-end things next week as well.
Stay warm, and have an excellent week.
Kate Rusby, “Annan Waters”
The Decemberists, “Annan Water”
Happy Monday! Please enjoy these two versions of this Border ballad, one traditional and one less so. Fun fact: I named the first chapter of my undergraduate thesis “The Hazards of Love.” Medieval courtly love can be very hazardous, especially with all those eye-beams flying around.
I’ll be back later this week (hopefully Wednesday) with the next chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door. Berend and Isabel will have to locate and deal with a crime lord in order to find the murderer, so don’t miss it!
May you stay safe and warm this week and this season.
Amadou and Mariam, “Je Pense à Toi”
Happy Monday!
I saw snow yesterday, though it didn’t last long. I suppose it’s time.
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I’ll be back with a new chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door, probably on Thursday. Until then, be safe, be well, and be warm.
Have an excellent week.
Bill Withers, “Ain’t No Sunshine”
Happy Monday. 2020 is almost over.
There will probably not be a new chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door this week, but don’t worry! If you’re already caught up, there are more things to read under the Stories and Modules tabs above.
Have an excellent week.
HIM, “Lose You Tonight”
Happy Monday. I’m back.
I’ll have a new chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door up this week, hopefully on Wednesday.
I hope that you all remain safe and healthy over the holiday.
Have an excellent week.
Kate Bush, “Lily”
Happy Monday! Please enjoy this song.
I’ve managed to catch a hopefully non-Covid related cold, so there probably won’t be a new chapter this week. I hope you’ll forgive me.
Have an excellent week.
Dermot Kennedy, “Glory”
Once again, we’re back to Monday. The work continues, but I hope that the results of this past week eases the burden of it.
The plan is to have the next chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door up on Wednesday. In the meantime, feel free to poke around the Stories and Modules tabs for some escapism.
Have an excellent week.
Sam Lee and Daniel Pemberton, “The Devil and the Huntsman”
It’s Monday.
Have you voted yet? In many states, it’s too late to mail in your absentee ballot. Find an official collection box or go vote in person. Wear your mask! May you all be safe and your voices be heard.
I’m working a full shift as an election inspector tomorrow, so I am going to try to get the next chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door ready before then so it can go up on time on Wednesday. If I can’t manage that, it may go up later in the week. I’ll post an update if anything changes.
Good luck and have an excellent week.
Cat Stevens/Yusuf, “Morning Has Broken”
Happy Monday!
First, a request: if you’re in the US and it’s at all possible for you, vote early. Here are some resources for different states.
I’ll be back on Wednesday with a new chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door. While Berend has been dealing with the haunting in the Belisia estate, Isabel continues to investigate what happened to Mikhail.
Have an excellent week.
Kamelot, “Abandoned”
Happy Monday!
Do you have a plan to vote, US friends?
No new chapter this week; I have some work to catch up on and need to outline the next arcs. I will see you soon.
Stay safe, and have an excellent week.
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