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Thread Talk | All That Glitters – Gold in Fashion
1 – Welcome to #ThreadTalk Get ready for #fashionhistory – it’s been a while, but I’m back. Today’s topic is All That Glitters – we’re talking about fashioning fabric with gold and metal, but especially real gold. Below, 1610-1620 – Dress of Electress Magdalena Syblla of Saxony. 2 – To understand how we make fabric out of gold, let’s chat…
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Netherford Hall is here!
It’s always a bit of an emotional situation when you finally publish a book. I mean, all my books are special to me, but they are all their own journeys in terms of the process and who I was when I was first writing the book. To get to the beginning of Edith and Poppy’s love story, we go back…
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Is Netherford Hall a Cozy Romantasy?
We are now deep in the throes of ARC reviews for Netherford Hall, and while I try not to throw myself on the mercy of reviews, one observation from some readers has made me rethink this book a little. (The people who love this book really love this book and this post is not for them.) The end of the…
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What is a gentlewitch?
We are quickly approaching the release date for Netherford Hall, and I’m currently busy working on the third installment, The Game of Hearts, right now, so my brain is thinking about all things gentlewitch. (Which is available to pre-order in paperback and in ebook–and soon in audiobook.) Now, this is a term I’m very familiar with. In fact, I’ve been writing so…
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Queen of None is Now Available Everywhere!
No, this is not a repeat from 2020. Well, that’s not entirely the truth. As you may remember, the Queens of Fate series was picked up by Solaris books early last year, and Queen of None has officially been re-issued with a brand new cover, updated text, and new acknowledgements. This truly is the little book that could. This morning, I…
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Presenting The Portraits of Fate: Anna Pendragon and Sir Bedevere, Art by Mae Morrison
I am a massively visual person. Part of this comes from having a fine arts background, but part of it is just the way my brain is wired. I have hyperphantasia, which means when I read a book I can see, hear, smell, and feel things in vivid detail. So it’s not surprising that I’ve dreamed a long time of…
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Netherford Hall Series Picked up by Solaris Books Imprint Solaris Nova!
Publishing moves slow, until it doesn’t! I’m so happy to announce that Solaris Books, via their new imprint Solaris Nova, has acquired Netherford Hall and its two sequels (currently titled The Viscount St. Albans and The Game of Hearts). The pitch is fast and furious: a sapphic Bridgerton with witches. And werewolves, vampires, Fae, and a motley crew of characters. It’s light, romantic, silly,…
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The New Cover for QUEEN OF NONE is Here! (Plus Release Info!)
Most books and series don’t get a second chance at life. Indeed, when my publisher closed, not long after I submitted Queen of Fury, I despaired a little. This Arthurian adventure, the family saga, of the Queens of Fate, might never really come to a conclusion. Thankfully, I was lucky and that didn’t happen. Not only that, but I’ve been involved…
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May 2023 Class – Writing History In Your Fiction!
Looking to history for inspiration can be fun–and fraught. It’s not a matter of simply copying and pasting, but rather interpreting, interpolating, re-telling, and re-imagining. We’ll dive into places and approaches to sourcing as well as explores some of the pitfalls and minefields inherent in writing historical and history-inspired fiction. Plus, a look at authenticity vs. the myths of history.…
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From the Arthurian Lit Readings: “Sir Palomydes’ Quest” by William Morris
Arthuriana and the Matter of Britain influenced centuries of writers and artists, but many think of the Arts & Crafts movement and Pre-Raphaelites when it comes to the visuals. Few know, however, that William Morris himself was more than a painter–in fact, he was also a fantasy writer and poet (among many other things). During my graduate research, I…
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Check Me Out on the PopDNA Podcast talking Sir Gawain, the Green Knight, and Queens of Fate
Speaking about one of my favorite subjects of all time: Sir Gawain! It was so lovely getting a chance to nerd out with Rhonda and Erin from the PopDNA podcast. I could go on for a lot longer than I did about the Gawain subject, but getting a chance to gush about my favorite himbo cinnamon roll from Queen of…
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On Feminism, Fate, and Family in the Queens of Fate Series
As I’m writing the third book in my feminist Arthurian retelling series (this one is Queen of Mercy, while the others are Queen of None and Queen of Fury), I’ve been having quite a lot of thoughts about the overall themes and symbols of them. For context: I started the first book in 2009, and now here we are in…
