“Big guys that stab things also deserve to be soft and squishy.” Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his queer romantasy Oak King Holly King, including historical research, fae folklore new and old, and the surprising discoveries that occur when creating an audiobook.

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King, now available in audiobook format narrated by Gary Furlong. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews Sarah Wallace (they/she) about large print and dyslexia font editions, their importance for accessibility, their value to libraries, and how indie authors can create their own.

To learn more about Erin Wright's "Wide for the Win" author classes, check out her website: erinwright.net

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with them on instagram: @sarah.wallace.writer

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King, Mr Warren’s Profession, and Fiorenzo, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews E. H. Lupton (she/they) about under-explored eras of historical fiction through a queer lens and the community of indie publishing.

E. H. Lupton (she/they) is the author of the 1960s-set queer fantasy romance trilogy Dionysus in Wisconsin, Old Time Religion, and Troth. You can connect with them at their website: ehlupton.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King, Mr Warren’s Profession, and Fiorenzo. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews M.N. Bennet (he/him) about the catharsis of cozy amidst tragedy, the joys of fanfiction, exploring literal and metaphorical queer experiences simultaneously, taking ithe terrifying leap from fantasy to contemporary, and why indie publishing is not a consolation prize.

M.N. Bennet (he/him) is the author of the Branches of Past and Future series (beginning with Three Meant to Be), the Diabolic Romance series (beginning with The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil), and Crescentville Haunting. You can connect with him at his website: mnbennet.com

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of Phantom and Rook and The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com

Dear Listener, We hope this episode finds you well… Because it’s time to talk epistolary fiction! From Dracula to Daddy Longlegs to Dangerous Liasons (and everything in between), we discuss the weaknesses, strengths, and practical applications of epistolary writing, and determine once and for all which podcaster is secretly a ghost.

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of Letters to Half-Moon Street, a queernormative historical romantasy composed entirely of letters, and co-author of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms, a queernormative historical romantasy centered around a gossip column. You can connect with them at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com

Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a queer cozy fantasy novel including journal entries and letters. You can connect with her at her website: tesscarletta.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren’s Profession (a queer historical romance featuring letters, telegrams, and newspaper articles), The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall (a sapphic Gothic romance featuring letters and journal entires), and Fiorenzo (a queernormative historical romantasy featuring journal entries). You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

A character is hurt. A character is comforted. It’s all about vulnerability on today’s episode where we explore one of our favorite tropes: hurt/comfort! (Called “whump” in some circles.) From the cathartic reader experience of seeing beloved characters looked after and cared for to the versatility of a writing tool that enables characters to open up, form new bonds, and show sides of themselves they may have otherwise kept hidden. Plus, our best recommendations for media that does hurt/comfort so right.

Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of The Thoraius Saga and the Fated Fae series. You can connect with her at her website: www.lunadaye.com

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with them at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com

S. O. Callahan (she/her) is the author of the Fella Enchanted duology and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with her on Instagram @s.o.callahan

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Oak King Holly King, Mr Warren’s Profession, and Fiorenzo. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Indie authors discuss everything we love about libraries! From the strong positive influence of libraries in our individual lives to the power of apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and the vital access provided by the Queer Liberation Library—plus, how to get your favorite indie books into more library collections and other ways YOU can help your local library!

Our panel:

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with them on instagram, @sarah.wallace.writer

Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie and Patchwork. You can connect with her at her website: tesscarletta.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the Aubrey & Lindsey series (beginning with Mr Warren’s Profession), the Oak King Holly King series (beginning with Oak King Holly King), and the stand alone novels Hold Fast, Fiorenzo, and The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Five indie authors weigh the benefits of writing interconnected books as a series or specializing in telling single stories, including the shiny lure of a fresh story idea, getting to know intriguing new characters compared to settling in for another adventure with old friends, the challenge of crafting a sequel as compelling as its predecessor, and whether readers are more willing to follow an author into a bold new direction or return to familiar ground.

RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Sidequest Row series (beginning with A Rival Most Vial) and the Lutesong series (beginning with The Stray Spirit). You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the Adventures in Levena series (beginning with Phantom and Rook) and the stand alone novel The Rebel Foxes. You can connect with him at their website: neshamapublishing.com

S. O. Callahan (she/her) is the author of the Fella Enchanted duology and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with her on Instagram @s.o.callahan

Sarah Wallace (they/she) is the author of the Meddle & Mend series (beginning with Letters to Half Moon Street) and co-author of the Fae & Human Relations series (beginning with Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms). You can connect with them at their website: sarahwallacewriter.com

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the Aubrey & Lindsey series (beginning with Mr Warren’s Profession), the Oak King Holly King series (beginning with Oak King Holly King), and the stand alone novels Hold Fast, Fiorenzo, and The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com