April 7, 2024
My novella "Dreams of Loki" is now also available as a print.
It is about spirituality, modern paganism and the struggles and joys of being queer. The Norse deity Loki plays an important part in it and some of the characters are witches.
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Why did I write this novella?
Several times, I heard stories about people who left a conservative or fundamentalist Christian cult or congregation and later explored a pagan path. But I do not know any fiction books which deal with this topic, so I decided to write such a story myself. This is also a devotional work dedicated to Loki.
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The ebook and print on Amazon:
Sulaphraine, sorceress and lawkeeper of the seafolk, has had the very core of her magic stolen from her — her voice. To get it back, she must follow the thief onto land, but she'll need some help to bring him to justice.
Enter Walter Fairfield, guardsman of Gullport. The chance to track down a thief is greatly appealing, but first he'll need to get on the same page as Sula. The unlikely pair will have to navigate clashing cultures and a host of magical obstacles to recover Sula's voice — before it gets used as an ingredient in evil charms.
‘The Midnight Market’ by Miranda Wright is OUT NOW, available in paperback and eBook format from a range of stores.
Keep reading for a preview of the first chapter below!
Her head ached. Sula cracked open her eyes. Light filtered in through the surface of the water, bright in the open sea, and pain lanced through her skull. Slamming her eyes shut, Sula felt the back of her head and winced as she found a massive lump. What happened?
A groan grated against her throat as something bumped against her cheek. Sula forced her eyes open, the light painfully bright. The culprit drifted back from her skin in the water, a rumpled braid so pale blonde it was nearly white, and she frowned at it even as the other loose braid waved in her peripherals. Another tentative touch of her head - taking care to avoid the massive turtle’s egg - showed her fingers how her careful knot of hair had fallen apart.
But how? What had happened?
Roshan. It has to be Roshan. But what did he -
Another groan hissed out of her lungs and bubbles escaped her lips - but no sound. Sula froze, chest tight, an reached for her magic.
Blood Ties, The New Ashton Chronicles, Book 2 coming June 30, 2023! ----> Kindle $1.99 | Print $12 | Free to read on Kindle Unlimited
To celebrate this release, the first book of the series, Witch Way, will be available on Kindle for free on June 30, July 1 & 2. Mark your calendars! Normally priced at ----> Kindle $0.99 | Print $12 | Free to read on Kindle Unlimited
The New Ashton Chronicles on Amazon
Meet the residents of New Ashton, Virginia—where the strange is everyday normal. Witches, demons, hunters, vampires, and all the Others join together for fight or play. In a town like theirs, where magic and mayhem run wild, just living their lives is easier said than done.
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✨Speaking of books: I want to thank BookSparks and Kendare Blake for the copy of #ChampionOfFate for the #FRC2023 #backtobooks fall reading challenge.
✨Also, here is my notebook that I received from BookSparks to decorate. I went a little sticker happy with all the stickers they gave me but it’s fine and totally reminds me of my composition books when I was in elementary school with all the stars, hearts, and smiley face stickers I had. I think the way I decorated it shows my personality.
✨Now back to the book: I’ve been a fan of Kendare Blake since 2016 when Three Dark Crowns released. So, I am super excited that this book was included in the track I was selected for.
✨Champion of Fate follows our main character Reed who has always wanted to be an Aristene-who are a legendary order of mythical female warriors. The time has finally come for Reed as she is now an initiate with only one more challenge between her dream and if she fails she will be cast out from the home she has ever known. But Reed meets her hero-Hestion and everything may change how she views her world as a war brews.
✨I will update you all on my reading progress or with a review when I get around to reading it!
New Queer Romance Novel, coming August 1, 2023!!! Making Money in Shibuya by Amanda Parsons.
Kai is imminently screwed. A service job and a risky resume of tagging gigs is not enough to keep a guy going in Shibuya, Japan, much less make tuition in the premier art program that could elevate his passion to a workable living. Debts growing and the notion of crawling back to his abusive homelife more and more inevitable, he needs to come up with a way to make money, fast.
When Kai comes across the website of a dubious companion service, it seems like he may have found his save. Escort work is dangerous, but Kai can handle hanging with some rando long enough to get paid, right?
But then Kai receives an offer—one far above his asking price.
Joza is the exact type of client Kai dreaded: suspicious, flirtatious, and pretentious to extremes. Even as the man grates on him, Kai finds him strangely compelling, a fellow artist trapped in a cycle of non-starters whose isolating life rings familiar. Joza has his own secrets, though, and each new revelation sends up red flags. As yakuza-like music teachers, mysterious phone calls, and Joza’s secret history complicate his growing attraction, will this dubious contract be worth risking Kai’s heart?
Available on Amazon and Kindle Direct 08-01-2023!!
I’m incredibly thrilled to announce that my amateur sleuth murder mystery, “Engagement To Die For,” is OFFICIALLY RELEASED! 🔍
Happy release day to ETDF! If you haven’t preordered a copy of this amateur sleuth murder mystery, you can order it now here: https://books2read.com/u/38Wn7V
And if you want to check out the prequel, “Winner Takes All,” you can find it here: https://books2read.com/u/4EL8ro
Thank you to everyone who purchases a copy! I appreciate all the love and support you give to this new book of mine, and I hope you enjoy reading it!
Other links (including socials, main site + newsletter): https://clarislam.carrd.co
I wish I was as successful as Richard Castle. He has a fabulous NYC apartment, another home on the coast and he spends money without having to think about the cost or value.
There are a few authors whose books have made them rich (over $20m in 2018 alone), such as JK Rowling, Stephen King and John Grisham but, in reality, the top 10% of writers account for 70% of all income from books and less than 14% of authors can rely on writing as a sole source of their income.
A survey was carried out by the University of Glasgow of 50,000 authors' earnings this century. From an average author income of £18,013 in 2006, it fell by 52.65% to £10,497 in 2018. I began writing in 2019 - great timing, eh?
But I'm not doing this to make millions, although covering costs is good. When one plans retirement, they often take up painting or, in my case, writing. Any profit I receive from selling my books is carefully calculated each year (income declared, of course) and 50% of those profits are donated to a charity for the homeless.
If you are considering self-publishing, here is an article you might find interesting. I wish you the very best of luck with your writing and publishing.
My new ebook is available today on Kindle Unlimited.
Happily ever afters really are possible.
Spell & the Heart is a collection of timeless tales, brimming with wonder and magic. From ancient myths to beloved fairy tales, such as Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Little Red Riding Hood, these stories capture the essence of their origins while also offering a fresh and modern perspective. Lesser-known myths such as necromancy and neo-pagan Lunarpunk round out this compilation.
In Spell & the Heart, you'll meet heroes and heroines who challenge fate, confront their fears, and discover the true power of love. You'll journey into enchanted forests, brave dangerous quests, and witness the triumph of hope over despair.
Whether you're a fan of fairy tales or mythology, Spell & the Heart will transport you to other worlds and leave you enchanted. So curl up with a warm blanket and let yourself be swept away by the magic of these timeless tales.
I have published a novella, about spirituality, modern paganism and the struggles and joys of being queer:
The young lesbian woman Vera leaves a conservative Christian cult, starting a new life in Hamburg. There she must find a place to live and a job. But Vera has an additional problem: in her dreams, a mysterious person appears who finally reveals to be the Norse deity Loki. Vera mistrusts this deity – is this some kind of demon? In Hamburg, Vera gets to know more queer people and also a Norse pagan …
Why did I write this novella?
Several times, I heard stories about people who left a conservative or fundamentalist Christian cult or congregation and later went on a pagan path. But I do not know any fiction books which deal with this topic, so I decided to write such a story myself. This is also a devotional work dedicated to Loki.
The ebook on Amazon (release on April 1, 2024, can be pre-ordered):
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B0CZ7G16S5/
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ7G16S5/Amazon.com.au: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CZ7G16S5/
Also available on all other Amazon shops worldwide.
A print edition will also be available on Amazon, on April 7, 2024.
Meine neueste Kurzgeschichte INBETWEEN ist seit heute als eBook erhältlich. Überall dort, wo ihr euren Lesestoff bezieht - oder direkt beim Alea Libris Verlag. Es wird mal wieder düster, es wird queer - und vor allem fantastisch. Deswegen gibt's auch Inhaltsnotizen. 😅
Klappentext:
Die Wölfin Nyx wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als einmal unter den Menschen wandeln zu können. Als sie einen Dämon vor Jägern aus einem nahe gelegenen Dorf rettet, scheint dieser Wunsch in Erfüllung zu gehen. Doch da ist auch noch die Menschenfrau Rina, mit der Nyx eine unerklärliche Anziehung verbindet – die sie beide in Gefahr bringt. Nyx muss sich entscheiden: kehrt sie in den Wald zurück oder riskiert sie, für Rina den Rest ihres Lebens zwischen zwei Welten gefangen zu sein?
Tomorrow is the official release date for Born Andromeda! This has been a long time in the making and I'm so thrilled to be able to share this with the world. Born Andromeda is an action packed YA sci-fi adventure with a side of queer polyam romance. As an autistic author, it meant so much to be able to write a character like Andromeda. A queer, autistic princess who has agency and special interests and physical quirks. I needed a character like this as a teen, so to be able to write and publish a whole book with her at the center is so incredibly special. Featuring Space Pirates, Galactic Adventure, and Found Family!
When Silvie's best friend takes her to an abandoned Victorian mansion, she hears her own voice calling from inside the wall. What it has to say will leave her questioning exactly who — and what she is.
Whispers the Blood by Danielle Renino
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