Fantasy February

The holiday season was, as always, more eventful than anticipated. After three weeks of driving across the country with the dogs, we made it safely home, eager to return to a slightly more structured daily routine! Much of January was spent working on my WIP, editing a short story, and getting The Brass Machine series up on the Smashwords bookstore (I did get The King’s Sun listed).

But I also wanted to point out the The King’s Fear is now available as an audiobook! I spent a lot of time recording and editing this one (mostly because of allergies), and I’m really pleased with the product. I hope you love it as much as I do! You can find it here on my website or at a variety of stores here.

If you’re itching for more queer fantasy to chase away the dregs of winter, I joined forces with a group of amazing authors to do just that. We’ve put together a list of 150 LGBTQ+ fantasy books. Come find your next read!

The Mountains of New Mexico

Recently had the opportunity to return to New Mexico. It’s been 15 years since I worked at a resort in the Otero mountains, drawing inspiration from the geography and people. Being a guest rather than an employee was interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed hiking, eating way too much, and getting to hang out with some wonderful people.

After watching the trailer for Max’s upcoming release of Salem’s Lot, I picked up the book and am reading it for the first time. Really enjoyed the opening act. Having grown up in a small town, I understand some of what Stephen King was trying to get across to readers. My hometown had its fair share of secrets and scandals, but at least it wasn’t the cesspool I imagine Jerusalem’s Lot to be (though I may be biased).

I did drive through several modern-day examples on the way to/from New Mexico, though. Lot of small towns in western Texas that verge on abandoned. Only the slightest signs of life. They’re the kinds of places one might disappear in.

Map

For those of you who like maps, here’s one I made of the lands surrounding Kitsunetsuki!