December recommendation for no one in particular: You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky. Matthew is cut off and is sent to live with his grandparents. To end his banishment early, he partners with a man unimpressed by his name to throw the best Christmas Gala. A terrific romcom!

November book recommendation for no one in particular:

We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

A wild story about a family whose life is uplifted when their new home’s previous occupant owners shows up unannounced. Twisted in the best way, I was left second guessing my own life.

I really enjoyed writing my piece for Connect Northshore’s first issue of PRISM. It is from the perspective of a sorcerer being brought to the pyre, showcasing their thoughts about the fellow townsfolk who brought them there.

OPEN CALL 🕰️
READ ONLY MAGAZINE Issue 13: TIME is now accepting pitches through March 30!

We’re seeking articles (≤2,000 words) and comics (≤4 pages) exploring video games and your interpretation of TIME — how it’s spent, lost, bent, or remembered.

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What was one inspiration of Necromancy for Novices, my work-in-progress cozy fantasy?

Write what you know

I know what it’s like to be an undervalued, overlooks retail worker desensitized to what I’m selling, and (to quote Ursula K Le Guin) I know dragons.

“When would be a good time to ask one’s boss about their murderous sorcerer acquaintance’s whereabouts?”

One more edit down in my cozy fantasy about a shop keep who finds out selling spells can be as dangerous as saving the world.

Just completed my newest play through of the 3 mainline Kingdom Hearts games for ‘research’ of my upcoming Read Only Magazine article, and I still throughly enjoy each one. This series has always been part of my ‘heart’ Now to figure out what game is next… maybe my heart will be my guiding key.

Another set of my painted #frosthaven minis.

Another, and potentially final, edit of my #cozyfantasy novel, Necromancy for Novices, is finished!

One step closer to publishing Tristan’s journey, a story that proves selling magic equipment can be just as exciting as saving the world.

My newest painted Frosthaven minifigures.

I enjoyed my time writing from Earthbound/Mother 3’s Pokey Minch’s perspective, the tragic tale of a boy who just wanted a friend. So many other great articles in this Read Only Magazine as well, all about retro gaming and this article’s theme, “Friend.”
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If I had a nickel for every book I read this month where the main character befriends a sheep and the sheep dies, I would have two nickels-which isn’t alot, but it’s weird that it happened twice

What is the story behind Earthbound’s Pokey “Porky” Minch?
Preorder your copy of Read Only Magazine to find out in my article exploring this tragic tale of a one-sided friendship. Mine is only one article in this perfect magazine for retro gamers!

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For my in progress sequel #cozyfantasy novel, I’ve had to create “mercantile succession laws.” I did not expect this sort of world building when I started my cute story about the mundane life of selling spells in a fantasy world, but here I am and I’m very proud of how the story has turned out.

My painted #Frosthaven starter miniatures.

Anyone else notice Captain Janeway and Avatar Kyoshi occupy the same space within their respective fandoms? The woman with no qualms when attacking when needed.

My painted miniatures of Frosthaven’s Harrower Geminate.

Agents guide to Necromancy for Novices, my 78k queer cozy fantasy #amquerying #litagents

Who’s the real hero in Final Fantasy? My article in Read Only Magazine looks at the original from the opinion of a shop keeper. He does his part to save the world and remembers to make a profit along the way

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