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Right Here Write Queer
by Sebastian Nothwell
A collective of queer and cozy indie authors discussing books, writing, and publishing.
Episodes
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Ch. 8 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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Dreamslayer with AK Mulford
AK Mulford (they/she) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about the journey from cozy rom-coms to dark romantasy, turning nightmares into novels, and, "But what if she was evil?" Dreamslayer by AK Mulford is a sapphic enemies-to-lovers dark romantasy wherein a dream falls in love with a...
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The Tailor's Treasure with Alison McKenzie
Alison McKenzie (she/her) joins Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) to discuss her new sapphic medieval romance The Tailor's Treasure, including women's rights under medieval English law, historical romance from a working class perspective, and a brief detour through BBC's Robin Hood and The Last…
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Spreading Joy with Rainbow Crate
Jamie Lynn Lano (they/she) and Andy Lynn, Dr. (they/xe) of Rainbow Crate join indie author Noah Hawthorne (they/them) to tell us all what really goes on behind-the-scenes of a queer book box. Rainbow Crate is the largest queer book box in the world. Their monthly box features two gorgeous…
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Backmask with O F Cieri
O F Cieri (she/her) chats with Carolina Cruz (they/them) about Joe Meek, the origins of ska, and how Nine Inch Nails would destroy a midcentury pop music producer in her queer pulp horror novel Backmask. Nicholas Hush, 1960s record producer, has a vision for the future of pop music. After a…
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A Nest Within Briars with Sebastian Nothwell
Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) chats with Tess Carletta (she/her) about writing a quiet and reflective moment of queer joy to rejuvenate those who are fighting to survive. The Kings of Oak and Holly have woven their fates together in an unbreakable bond. The further adventures of Wren Lofthouse,...
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Mosswood Apothecary with JP Rindfleisch IX
JP Rindfleisch IX (he/they) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about the appeal of cozy fantasy, from spiteful inspiration to the hidden sharp edges beneath slice-of-life stories and the eternal question of who a character is if not a hero. JP Rindfleisch IX (he/they) writes cozy fantasy…
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Religion in Fantasy Worldbuilding
From Game of Thrones to Baldur's Gate to The Church of the Mountain of Flesh, a roundtable of indie authors discuss how fantastical religions can enhance the verisimilitude of imaginary worlds. Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the vampire horror romance Blood in the Water and the queer...
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Ch. 8 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook sneak peek!) by Sebastian Nothwell
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its...
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Friends to Lovers - Trope Talk
It's like they always say: "Marry your best friend." Three indie authors discuss one of their fave romance tropes, Friends to Lovers. Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a queer cozy fantasy romance, its sequel collection Patchwork, and the fantasy novel Goldheart. You can…
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Ch. 7 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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History Will Call Them Tombmates with Lou Wilham
Lou Wilham (she/her) chats with Tess Carletta (she/her) about pushing the limits of cozy fantasy, rewriting 1990s nostalgia to heal queer hearts, and the importance of seeking community. Lou Wilham (she/her) is the author of the urban fantasy series Bay of the Dead 'Verse, including Witches of...
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A Captured Cauldron by R.K. Ashwick (Audiobook Sneak Peek!)
This week, we're thrilled to present a special sneak peek into the audiobook for the queer cozy fantasy novel A Captured Cauldron by R.K. Ashwick. Enjoy! Grumpy potioneer Ambrose Beake has only one social event marked on his calendar: the country's three-day Potion Convention. Alchemists from all...
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Forest of the Stars with J.T. Adria
J.T. Adria (they/them) chats with fellow indie author Tess Carletta (she/her) about overcoming burnout, drawing inspiration from Anne Rice, and the curious crossroads where Downton Abbey meets Doctor Who. J.T. Adria (they/them) is the author of the romantic fantasy series Aether Archives…
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Sorcery and Small Magics with Maiga Doocy
Maiga Doocy (she/they) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about the siren song of fantasy, making the leap from short stories to novels, and what makes a slowburn romance so satisfying. Maiga Doocy (she/they) is the author of the fantasy novel Sorcery and Small Magics, as well as the short...
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Ch. 6 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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Trope Talk: Second Chance Romance
Can we get a do-over? From Jane Austen's Persuasion to Seth Haddon's Reforged and everything in between, the hour has arrived to discuss everyone's favorite rhyming romance trope, the Second Chance Romance. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray…
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The Tarot Sequence with KD Edwards
KD Edwards (he/him) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about queerplatonic soulmates, writer growth through reader criticism, and found family as a tonic against grimdark. KD Edwards (he/him) is the author of the urban fantasy series The Tarot Sequence beginning with his novel The Last Sun.…
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Ch. 7 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook sneak peek!) by Sebastian Nothwell
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its...
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Throwing New Experiences at That Old Man with Sebastian Nothwell
Noah Hawthorne (they/them) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his upcoming cozy fantasy anthology A Nest Within Briars, featuring alternative perspectives, queer fae romance, and old man yaoi. Check out the Kickstarter ending March 21st! Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of...
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A Lady for All Seasons with TJ Alexander
TJ Alexander (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about their genderqueer Regency romance A Lady for All Seasons, wherein a notorious socialite's schemes-within-schemes go head-to-head with an author's hidden identity and roman-a-clef. TJ Alexander (they/them) is a Lambda Literary...
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The Fall of the House of Valenziaga with Trip Galey
Trip Galey (he/him) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about queer joy, resilience, rebuilding, and his upcoming space opera sci-fantasy novel The Fall of the House of Valenziaga. Trip Galey (he/him) is a Creative Writing lecturer in Cambridge, with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy. He has had...
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Trope Talk: Miscommunication
The most hated trope in all of romance? Possibly! And yet we dare to believe it may work. From Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights to the hit hockey romance Heated Rivalry, we break down the miscommunication trope. Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae romantasy series as well as the…
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Queer Fantasy with David R. Slayton
David R. Slayton (he/him) joins Noah Hawthorne (they/them) for a revitalizing chat about writing the books you always wanted to read and never letting anyone take your stories away from you. David R. Slayton (he/him) is the author of queer fantasy novels including White Trash Warlock and Dark…
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Ch. 5 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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A Vow Made Twice with Emma Denny
Emma Denny (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about their upcoming polyamorous medieval romance A Vow Made Twice, featuring intrigue, skullduggery, archery, and an outpouring of queer history skillfully woven into a thoroughly entertaining narrative. Emma Denny (they/them) is the...
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Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love with Rita A. Rubin
Rita A. Rubin (they/them) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about raising one's spirits through reading with their forthcoming cozy fantasy novel Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love. Rita A. Rubin (they/them) is the author of cozy fantasy novels, including Of Knights and Books and Falling...
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The Voice of Wild Places with Noah Hawthorne
Indie author RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about their queer historical adventure novel The Voice of Wild Places—also known as "the gay we found along the way." Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series...
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Ch. 4 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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Like in Love with You with Emma R Alban
RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Emma R Alban (she/her) about writing queer joy, found family, and why you should marry your best beta reader. Emma R Alban (she/her) is the author of queer historical romances, including Don't Want You Like a Best Friend; You're the Problem, It's You; and the...
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There Be Dragons Here with SL Rowland
RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with SL Rowland (he/him) about his upcoming cozy fantasy novel There Be Dragons Here and how he switches up fantasy subgenres from LitRPG to cozy to grimdark. SL Rowland (he/him) is the author of the cozy fantasy series Tales of Aedrea beginning with Cursed Cocktails…
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Ch. 3 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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Bookish Buddy with Luna Daye
Get ready to ring in a new year of literary adventure with the Bookish Buddy, an analog journal created especially to record your reading journey. RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Luna Daye (she/her) about what inspired her to bring the Bookish Buddy to life and all the passionate craft that went...
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Ch. 2 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks! Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life....
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After the Order with Lila Mary
Lila Mary (she/her) joins RK Ashwick (she/her) to discuss After the Order, a companion story to her complete queer fantasy series The Order Trilogy and an ode to tired old men who deserve a cozy afternoon—plus, why you should create the weirdest art your heart desires. Lila Mary (she/her) is the...
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The Dandelion & The Thistle with Pip Dolyn
Pip Dolyn (they/them/he) chats with Tess Carletta (she/her) about meet-cute inspiration and writing the story you need to read. Pip Dolyn (they/them/he) is the author of the queer romance series Makers Market, beginning with the novel The Dandelion & The Thistle. You can connect with them at…
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The Devil with Sebastian Nothwell - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories
Luna Daye (she/her) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his short story based on the Devil card, wherein Victorian restraint is shattered by fae love. You can read The Devil (along with five more queer tales) in the anthology An Outstretched Hand, available now wherever you find your…
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Temperance with Noah Hawthorne - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories
Carolina Cruz (they/them) interviews Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about their short story based on the Temperance tarot card—wherein a grieving mercenary searches for the tallest mountain to throw himself from, but a mystery and curious folk keep him grounded for a little while longer. An...
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The Chariot with RK Ashwick - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories
RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Carolina Cruz (they/them) about opposing forces coming together in her sapphic witches rivals-to-lovers romantasy inspired by the tarot card, The Chariot. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the…
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Strength with Luna Daye - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories
Luna Daye (she/her) chats with RK Ashwick (she/her) about how she overcame adversity to write her short story Strength, a queer fantasy inspired by the tarot card of the same name. (The Rider-Waite tarot deck is not the first tarot deck in history, but it did popularize the use of tarot as a...
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The Hierophant with Carolina Cruz - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories
Noah Hawthorne interviews Carolina Cruz about challenging authority and reversing The Hierophant. Listen for a sneak peek into their tale of a desperate knight making an ill-advised fae bargain in our upcoming queer tarot anthology An Outstretched Hand. Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of...
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The Star with Tess Carletta - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories
Tess Carletta (she/her) talks with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her tarot-inspired cozy fantasy story, The Star, wherein a lighthouse keeper who influences the fate of her people by wrangling misbehaving stars back into place must remedy her own constellation. An Outstretched Hand releases...
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A Draught for a Dragon with RK Ashwick
RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her upcoming cozy fantasy novel, A Draught for a Dragon—featuring every Dungeons & Dragons player's dream of dragging your favorite NPCs along for the quest. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with...
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Sapphic Spite with Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about writing sapphic for love and spite alike, her queer take on The Great Gatsby, and the joys of (fictional) revenge. Sarah Zane (she/her) is an author of happy endings for traumatized queers. As a bisexual, it should be shocking to…
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Potion Shop Designer with RK Ashwick
Ever wonder about the overlap between gaming and writing in cozy fantasy? RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her new video game, Potion Shop Designer! RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy...
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Ch. 1 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life. Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't...
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Trope Talk - Enemies to Lovers
The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. Indie authors R.K. Ashwick (she/her), Luna Daye (she/her), and Noah Hawthorne (they/them) come together to discuss what makes a compelling enemies-to-lovers narrative. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The...
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Ch. 2 - Phantom and Rook (audiobook!) by Aelina Isaacs
Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Phantom and Rook by Aelina Isaacs, narrated by Kirt Graves. At 100 years old, witch Arlo Rook is set to finally leave the orphanage and strike out on his own — but his life turns upside down when he crashes into Thatch Phantom, a…
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Contemporary Romance with D.C. Emerson
D.C. Emerson (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about finding yourself and creating community through contemporary storytelling. D.C. Emerson (they/them) writes queer romance, including the Not So Normative series and the spin-off series Conflict Mediation. You can connect with…
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Tales from the Tea Shop with Nik Kirimizi
Nik Kirimizi (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about fantasy worldbuilding rooted in real-world history, mental illness representation, and how the only way out is through. Nik Kirimizi (they/them) is the author of the fantasy novels Bounds of the Forest and Of Indomitable Desire...
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A collective of queer and cozy indie authors discussing books, writing, and publishing.
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