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Author T.G. Joye
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Trans man, cat dad, author, and occasional solo ttrpg designer. TTRPG's and short form erotica under Uncle Vlad.
Sword of the Voivode released 10/19/2024
Last Wolves of Paris out 10/26/25
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It's trans awareness week. If you weren't aware: I am a trans man, and I've written 2 books starring trans men:

Sword of the Voivode (high fantasy)

Last Wolves of Paris (urban fantasy)

Consider reading some #ownvoices #transbooks this week
Image of a book cover on a dark smokey background that reads, 'Sword of the Voivode'. around it are descriptors, reading: Trans Man MC, Autistic LI, Secret Royals, Magical clergy, Abusers get Wrecked, Queernorm setting, eastern european inspired setting, a father seeks forgiveness. image of a blue book cover on a dark, smokey background that reads, 'Last Wolves of Paris'. around it are descriptors that read: Black transmasc MC, anti-colonial, Romani LI, gentle monsters, werewolf X vampire romance, autism rep, chaotic queers.
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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I'm happy to announce I will have Last Wolves of Paris in time for the Delaware author fair! With 50 authors, it's the biggest literary event in the state! Come see me and many other authors at the Queen theater, in Wilmington, DE!
poster that reads: Fall 2025 Delaware Author fair. Huxley & Hiro. Sunday Oct. 26th. The Queen Theater, Wilmington, DE. Early access os $10 (11am-12pm) 12pm-3pm $5 Blue book cover on a smokey background that reads: Last Wolves of Paris by T.G. Joye. Around it, descriptors read: Black Transmasc MC, Romani LI, Werewolf X Vampire romance, Anti-colonial, gentle monsters, autism rep, chaotic queerness.
October 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Last Wolves of Paris cover reveal! Release scheduled for Oct. 26th! Historic urban fantasy with a big dash of romance.
Blue book cover on a smokey background that reads: Last Wolves of Paris by T.G. Joye. Around it, descriptors read: Black Transmasc MC, Romani LI, Werewolf X Vampire romance, Anti-colonial, gentle monsters, autism rep, chaotic queerness. Paris, 1842: Something is stalking Paris’ werewolves A string of gruesome murders spurs Bertrand Smith, a werewolf sex worker, to try and catch whomever is responsible for murdering multiple women in his neighborhood. When the killer develops a taste for werewolf flesh, Bertrand makes himself a target on purpose, nearly becoming another victim. A mysterious inspector calling himself Murad comes to his aid, and Bertrand reluctantly teams up with the vampire inspector to stop the killer. As the two work together, Bertrand discovers that monsters like Murad are being forced to work for the Church. As his feelings deepen for his vampire partner, Bertrand must choose: Resume his life and let Murad go, or join him as a ward of the Church.
October 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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C'mon, accept my cover darn you!
October 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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I was going to wait to do a retrospective on the one year anniversary of my book, but I'm going to do it now. First, the good things-
I've sold about 60 copies total, and I do great at in person events. But in all that time, even with ARCs, I don't have a single review anywhere. (cont)
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September 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Having some fun with a genre flipped short story for a friendly group contest. I'm taking cahracters from Sword of the Voivode and placing them in a contemporary Romance.
“Where did you get those scars?” He asked, then clapped his hands over his mouth. “ohmygoshiamsosorry.” He made and agonized squeal that made me chuckle. “I. Should. Not. Have. Asked. That.” Well, my thirst trap failed, but he was definitely checking me out. I smoothed my shirt back out, my face serious. “A six fingered man gave me these scars.” I joked.
August 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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I had to fully re-write the first four or five chapters of Last Wolves of Paris, but I think it was worth it.
I bit back my own angry response. “First things first. If those responsible are snatching werewolves at night, then we can’t make ourselves available!” Everyone leaned away from me as my voice rose to a shout. “Bertrand is right,” an older man agreed with me, “something out there is killing us werewolves, and he or they can’t kill us if we aren’t there to kill.” “I’m not giving up,” I glanced around the room, hoping to lift spirits a little, “it’s clear the gendarmes can’t catch the killer on their own, so I’ll continue to investigate. In the meantime, let’s try to spread the word and keep as many werewolves as possible inside after dark. Understood?” Those gathered sullenly agreed, and we officially disbanded our doomed vigilante troupe.
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Experimenting with Canva and I think I will do my own covers for my novellas, since it'll free up cash long term for other portions of the process. So far, the Last Wolves cover is going well. I'm hoping to tweak it a little more before a full reveal #WriteSky
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August 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Bertrand and Radu pose for a portrait at a victory/going away party thrown by a local vampire #snippet
How we sat so still for so long, I do not know. Stoically posing for our portrait, my heart ached with the fleeting nature of the moment. I wished I could sit there forever, taking in the dewy night air with Radu perched in my lap. There was something here I’d been missing for most of my life, and I hated how it might be gone with the morning sun. After what felt a lifetime, we got up and gave our spot so someone else could have their picture taken. Radu and I observed the brownies as they processed the photographs through a combination of chemicals and heat. “Isn’t it fascinating?” Radu breathed. He stood in awe of the images developing before our eyes. Belphobe spared no expense. Everyone received their photos on the spot, framed and protected by glass. “They smudge easily, so please leave the plate in the frame.” The brownie who gave us our photo cautioned. “Look at how dark I am!” I laughed, turning the photo this way and that as we made our way back inside. “I love the way the light catches in your curls. You look so distinguished.” Radu purred against my side, leaning in to observe the daguerreotype for himself. We spent the rest of our night getting drunk and dancing into the wee hours and fell asleep in one of Belphoebe’s anterior rooms.
July 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Its been a Week, but I'm a panelist at #WriteHive2025

Sunday: Trans voices- Rage Against the Machine
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July 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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I didn't sell a ton of zines this time, but I did sell five more copies of my book and did a little networking with @oddityprodigy.bsky.social at Pride Fest. Sword of the Voivode still sells best in person, and I will continue to advocate for trans people in literary spaces.
June 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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I haven't been super active b/c I'm taking a much more hands off approach to social media. Boycotts have hurt a lot of queer authors right at the start of Pride, and I'd like to remind people to do things that help self published writers like me (cont) #LGBTBooks
Image of a book laying on a red jaquard brocade cloth with a pride progress flag sitting in the upper left hand corner. The title of the book is Sword of the Voivode. Intertwined with the words on the cover are styalized flowers on a black background.
June 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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For #PrideBookFair hosted by @inkandincense.bsky.social - Cyril Valentin, protagonist of Sword of the Voivode. Short, sassy, and an expert swordsman, Cyril's only goal at the start of the book is to finish settling down and commit fully to his partner Daumantas.
text on a sparkle background that reads, "You mean to tell me natural born men aren't secure in their manhood?" He rolled his eyes for dramatic effect. "Do tell me something I don't already know, love." a man with visible top surgery scars stitting on a countertop, holding a flagon of ale aloft with a big smile on his face. image of a man on a plain white background, poised with a sword held in front of him.
June 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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I did something I thought I'd never get to do today: I dropped off art for a gallery show!
I will have three pieces from an unfinished comic on display, and I'm hoping to read from Sword of the Voivode Friday, June 6th at the Chris White Gallery in Wilmington, DE at the First Friday show opening.
a man seated on a motorcycle reads a message written across a boarded up window at the Stonewall Inn. A man shouts off page, 'Hey, you! You can't be out here!' Two men- one in a blue tank top and one in a leather jacket- embrace and kiss a dark skinned, shirtless man in a leather jacket and blue jeans leans up against a wall. On the wall, a rainbow eminates from a pink triangle and fans out behind the man.
May 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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May 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Inagural post so that this space isn't totally empty! Like many people, I have created this account to that I'm not lost in the social media shuffle. I released my debut novel; Sword of the Voivode, back in October.
April 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM