Queer Fantasy and Weird Tales for the People
I’m closing the preorders first thing tomorrow morning.
Preorders include a signed copy of the book (paperback) wrapped in paper and sealed with wax, plus some bookmarks and stickers as a special thank-you. You can read the first chapter here, and order the book here. (Both these links are under the Buy my books tab above, or under the Menu if you’re on mobile.)
Thank you so much for your support! I’m so excited to finally bring this finished book to you.
Endings
Isabel can only stare at him. “You’re bleeding out,” she says, uselessly. “I don’t think you can stand.”
Berend takes another breath, thin and shaky. “Sure I can,” he says.
“Why? Where do you want to go?” She’s got to find some way to stop the bleeding—and keep him where he is before he wanders off, numb from shock. She pushes his left arm aside and puts both hands to the spreading dark stain on his coat. The fabric squelches under her weight.
“Don’t know. Just would rather die on my feet.” He stops, breathes for a moment, and adds, “If I can help at all, more the better.”
Continue reading “The Book of the New Moon Door: Part Three, Chapter Twenty-Four”“You can come with me, if you want. You can leave the temple and find your own way. You can stay here. It’s your choice.”
The Book of the New Moon Door
The original, serial version of The Book of the New Moon Door concludes with these two chapters, now available on Patreon. I hope you’ve enjoyed this version, and that you’ll enjoy the published version even more.
Enya, “May It Be”
My husband and I are almost done with our annual Lord of the Rings rewatch, so here’s a song for you. (Fun fact: “May It Be” is also super easy to play on the piano, even if you haven’t touched a keyboard in years.)
Preorders of The Book of the New Moon Door are open through Friday, December 1! I’ll be closing them first thing Saturday morning, so if you want an autographed copy and some bonus bookmarks & stickers, be sure to order this week. You can find the link to the shop, and the first chapter of the published version, under the Buy My Books tab above (under the Menu if you’re on mobile), or you can click here and save yourself a step.
I’ll be sending the newsletter out tomorrow, which is earlier than usual, so that newsletter subscribers who don’t also read here have a chance to get a preorder. If you’re not subscribed and would like one email a month that does contain cat pictures, you can put your email into the box at this link.
The last two chapters of the serial version of The Book of the New Moon Door will be up on Patreon tomorrow, and last week’s chapter will be here on the blog on Wednesday. I appreciate everyone who’s been along for this journey!
There has been a temporary pause to the violence in Gaza, but a permanent ceasefire is needed to save civilian lives and ensure hostages are returned. Keep pressuring your representatives! Here’s Amnesty International’s petition.
I think that’s it for this week. Thanks for being here.
First order of business: I’ve posted the first chapter as a preview! You can read it here.
So, my files have been approved, but there has been some confusion regarding paper type at the printer. Right now, I’m waiting for customer support to get back to me. For that reason, and because I want to make sure that everyone who wants a preorder can get one, I’m leaving preorders open until Friday, December 1.
As always, I appreciate you. Stay warm this weekend!
Time
“Well, hello,” Berend says through his teeth, wincing from the renewed pain in his side as Isabel’s weight falls on his chest. “Fancy meeting you here.”
As far as grateful embraces after harrowing journeys go, he’s had better. Isabel’s sharp elbows dig into his shoulders, and she smells like mold, soot, old paper, and something that reminds him of lightning storms out at sea. He puts his arms around her anyway, despite the strain it puts on the wound in his side, and breathes in the terrible smell and feels like maybe things aren’t so bad, really.
Continue reading “The Book of the New Moon Door: Part Three, Chapter Twenty-Three”“Sixteen hells, woman,” Berend growls through gritted teeth. “Your bedside manner hasn’t gotten any better.”
The Book of the New Moon Door
I’m still putting out chapters of the original, serial version of The Book of the New Moon Door. You can read the latest one on Patreon.
If this book interests you, why not preorder a signed & wrapped copy?
I am delighted and honored to bring you this cover, painted for me by Brooke Marie Miller (of the Figuratively Speaking Tarot).
The full, wrap-around version is below the cut:
Continue reading “The Book of the New Moon Door: Cover Reveal + Preorders!”A Perfect Circle, “Gravity”
Good morning!
I am happy to report that all of The Book of the New Moon Door‘s files are submitted! It has been a long road, but this book is officially done. I can’t wait to get it into your hands.
Later today, I’ll be back with a very special Cover Reveal, and I’ll open up preorders. Just as a reminder, preorders will be signed, wrapped in brown paper, and sealed with wax, and I’ll throw in a bookmark or two and some stickers. I appreciate everyone who buys a book, and I want to show my appreciation. I’ll have more information about the shipping timeline when my files get approved and the books are ready to order. The retail release date is December 15, and I hope to get your preorders to you close to that date.
If you’re still following the serial version, I’ll have a new chapter on Patreon tomorrow, and last week’s chapter will be up on Wednesday. Journey to the Water will start up again with new chapters in a couple weeks, so stay tuned for more on that.
As always, thanks for being here, and stop by again soon!
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