Category Archives: Writing

New book out! Emma: The Nature of a Lady

My new book, Emma: The Nature of a Lady–a queer, Sapphic retelling of Jane Austen’s classic–is now available. Continue reading

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Like Mothers

Today would have been my mother’s 76th birthday. In her honor, we’re going to a beach she loved on Puget Sound to walk, pick up shells, and watch birds–some of her favorite things to do. Also in her honor, I … Continue reading

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A Little Disguised: Queering the Canon, One Classic at a Time

Note: This post discusses my upcoming series “Queering the Canon” from Second Growth Books. If you’re interested in helping crowdfund the series, please visit my Patreon profile. _______________ Recently, a reader who has become a friend and regular correspondent about … Continue reading

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A Theory of Love Available for Pre-Order

A Theory of Love, my new contemporary romance, is now available on Amazon for pre-order. The official release date is October 18, but I’m hoping to get it done a bit sooner. I’ve uploaded the semi-official excerpt–the first three chapters–on … Continue reading

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Self-Publishing with CreateSpace and Amazon in Twenty Not-So-Easy Steps

I’ve now self-published three novels with CreateSpace (print) and Amazon/Nook/my website (eBooks), and while I’m not an expert, I have developed a system that seems to work. At least, it works for me. When I went to launch Flight last … Continue reading

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