What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write For The Witches (Sapphic Collections)?
I love to write stories of women-loving-women, and I frequently write short stories for anthologies and other projects. I wanted to be able to give back to my community this year, so I decided to bundle my short stories into two volumes and donate the proceeds to organizations fighting for reproductive justice.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of For The Witches (Sapphic Collections), what would they be?
The novella in this collection, All I Wanna Do, is inspired by the song “All I Wanna Do is Make Love To You,” originally by Heart, and also covered by Halestorm. I’ve always loved it, it makes me cry every time, and it inspired a Rock Legends love story that crosses the veil between the living and deceased.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read a variety of genres, but I’ve been on a queer romantic suspense kick lately. I’ve also been listening to a lot of audiobooks in the urban fantasy/paranormal romance genre. I love to write paranormal romance, which suits me because I LOVE horror and I need an HEA.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I don’t really have a TBR pile, I have a vault of promises haha. Currently, I need to finish Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil for Queerly Beloved, the queer book club that I host at Books Inc in Alameda, CA. I’m also looking forward to listening to Tim Curry’s memoir, and Lousy With Trouble Boys by Connor Peterson.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I love the stories in this collection so much, and there are a few moments I love. In A Kept Woman, I loved the reveal of who Bride really is. I also love writing poetry, and the story in verse Sold As Is was so fun to write.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Lately it’s a writing battle royale in my home. We recently inherited a Chinese Crested and a black cat to add to our two black cats and a Great Dane. The new cat Scruffy LOVES to climb over me while I’m writing and step on the keyboard. Spike, the new dog, also loves being a lapdog, so balancing a 17 lbs purse dog in my lap while typing is a challenge as well.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
When people believe in something, it gives it power. The more people, the more power. This can be good or not so good. I like to examine this theme in my books.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Things happen for a reason, so pay attention.
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