​A huge thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed an ARC of A Hellish Thing. I can see them piling up over at Goodreads and Bookbub and I am super grateful for all the positive words.

Good reviews help sales but do you know what else they do? They give me life! They make me think that perhaps I’m a half decent writer after all. They make all the hard labour of birthing a book absolutely worth it. Every time I have a book releasing I’m tied up in knots wondering if anyone will actually like it. I honestly do get so stressed every time.

So thank you again to all my readers, especially those who have followed me all these years. You guys are the reason I do this.

xo
Alison

Just before book #2, A Hellish Thing, came out last week, I signed book #3, Mist and Snow, with NineStar Press for release some time in early 2027.

Guys, this book was a bit of a slog, I won’t lie. Although, that doesn’t reflect at all in the pacing and content. I’m really, really pleased with how it turned out, and my editor will no doubt help me to make it even better. There is no lurking evil presence in Mist and Snow, but there are two fascinating new characters. Smoke and Fleur are introduced at the very end of A Hellish Thing, and I’m pleased to say they factor in a pretty big way in book #3.

Particularly Smoke, who has the same intensity, confidence, and charisma as Captain Martin. Having them both aboard the same ship presents some interesting dynamics. Dinesh Martin isn’t used to having his authority questioned or to being called out on his behaviour. But Smoke isn’t afraid to tell him what she thinks.

Smoke and her partner, Fleur, bring a fresh perspective to the Arrow and her crew, and challenge both Dinesh and Simon to affirm the life they truly want to live.

This never gets old, especially when the cover, designed by Jaycee DeLorenzo, is this beautiful. Holding in my hand a book I have written is a pretty special thing.

I’ll be taking these with me to the Islands and Ink Book Fair in Gananoque, Ontario, in a few weeks (April 25th), to sell alongside A Flash of Golden Fire.

I am OBSESSED with AMC’s Interview with the Vampire (2022-2024) and the upcoming The Vampire Lestat (June 2026)! I’ve been a fan of Anne Rice’s books since I was in high school and part of the reason I’m a writer today is because of those books, and the accessibility of her writing.

Sam Reid’s performance as Lestat in the two seasons of Interview with the Vampire gave me - on screen - the perfect representation of this iconic character. So I am absolutely thrilled that AMC has now created a show based on the book The Vampire Lestat. I have a dedicated page at my website where you can find all sorts of photos from the show, and teasers/trailers/promo offerings from the folks at AMC. Before I left social media, I ran a Lestat fan account on Instagram. So much fun.

Once the show comes out (June 7th), I’ll be posting my reactions and opinions here.

I will be selling and signing books at the Islands and Ink Book Fair in Gananoque, Ontario, on Saturday April 25th. I’ll have copies of both books in my The Arrow and The Flame series, plus a limited number of backlist titles, with great deals on bundled series. Come and see me and all the other talented authors!

Now that book two is here, get book one--A Flash of Golden Fire—for only $2.99 USD until April 7th.

“Our Flag Means Death” plus “Pirates of the Caribbean”, with KINK!

Blurb:

After joining a pirate crew and falling for the captain, a young man’s strange and frightening powers emerge.

Twenty-two year-old Simon White begs for a place on Captain Dinesh Martin's pirate ship, the Arrow. When he proves hilariously inadequate at most tasks, he finds himself in the captain's quarters as cabin boy, housekeeper, and bed warmer.

Captain Martin used to be a British naval officer, until he became disenchanted with the hypocrisy, racism, and classism of the institution and embarked on a life of piracy. He runs an organized and efficient vessel and prides himself on the men with whom he surrounds himself. He is esteemed and admired, and he gives them as good a life as they've ever known.

But Simon has more than a few surprises up his sleeve, including some frightening powers, and Dinesh learns that sometimes a pretty appearance and amenable disposition can fool even an experienced man of the seas.

​A Hellish Thing, book two in The Arrow and The Flame series, is now available at all major online retailers. My ARC readers have been very generous with their reviews at Goodreads and Bookbub— I’m delighted with the response to this series. 

Blurb: 

​A threatening presence calls to Simon—a nightmarish creature from the depths with a connection to his awakened powers.

Simon White never expected to find his soulmate on the pirate ship, the Arrow, but once he and Captain Martin meet, nothing can stop their sensual alliance. Now, after saving the captain and the crew many times with his surprising powers, Simon has been promoted to officer and has a secure place in the captain’s bed and his heart. 

A trip to visit an old friend of Captain Martin’s on Talamanca is a respite from shipboard living and from the disturbing nightmares that have been plaguing Simon—terrifying dreams of a horrifying creature that sings a seductive song. 

Once back aboard the Arrow, however, Simon’s nightmares return and strange events begin to occur. Is something evil on board, or is Simon going mad? When the bizarre occurrences begin to affect the entire crew, the men become aware a paranormal presence is at work.

​Jumping on board with a new blog, having deleted all of my social media accounts. This is where I will post updates and information, as well as in my monthly newsletter.

A quick introduction - I’m a nonbinary author of erotic LGBTQ+ Romance who’s been in the biz since 2011. Creating interesting and exciting stories told from one person’s POV is my thing. I like to fully inhabit the character from whose POV I’m telling the story, and through them, experience the other characters and events.

I have written contemporary, historical, and paranormal stories, all featuring fascinating and original characters who live their queerness up front. These stories are a way for me to represent queer identities in a positive and optimistic way.