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Honing the Blade

Welcome to the newsletter of fantasy and science fiction's buffest sword lesbian!

Once or twice a month, you'll not only get updates on my latest novels and appearances, but also deleted scenes and bonus stories, essays on writing craft, the books that I'm reading, and the life that I'm (trying) to live.

Sometimes that means coming with me to live in the wilderness and eat pigeons; sometimes that means following my progress as I train for a longsword tournament. See why Reactor magazine called me “the Patron Saint of Sword Lesbians.”

It's also the primary place to come if you want to engage with me about the work—with occasional Ask-Me-Anythings and threads about our favorite media.

All of it, in some way, is about honing the blade that is me, and I hope that it will inspire you to do the same.

Want to catch up on the backlog? Head to the archives.

Missives about queer science-fiction and fantasy from the Patron Saint of Sword Lesbians.

  • Early access to the next works-in-progress.
    Read sneak peeks, deleted scenes, and bonus stories. Get the behind-the-scenes process shots from napkin scribbles to epic series.
  • Read with me.
    Get reading recommendations and follow along with the worlds and histories that inspire me and my work.
  • Hone the body. Hone the mind. Soften the Heart.
    Commentary on the life I’m trying to live, from workouts and swordplay to understanding humanity and storytelling in “unprecedented times.”

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