Omegaverse fiction, also known as a/b/o dynamics or a/b/o fiction, is having a moment. The trope really got its start in fanfic circles over a decade ago now. It’s only been in recent years that it’s made waves in the realm of indie publishing. Now, it seems, omegaverse is everywhere you look. At first blush, omegaverse is confusing. I’ve written a primer on this worldbuilding trope and how it...
(Caio / Pexels.com) It’s a truth, universally acknowledged, that an author with a new book coming out must be in want of some ARC readers. Except this author. Fuck that noise. Over the last year or so, I came to the conclusion that I’m not going to do ARCs anymore. Here’s why. What Are ARCs? First off, what is an ARC? It stands for “advance reading copy.” It’s a super traditional thing in...
Not that kind of troll (Ellie Burgin / Pexels.com) I am having a week over here, my goodness. First it was bad reviews once again trashing my books. Next it was the shadow of piracy. Then it was someone bitching about woke pronouns. And then there was the troll. We all know GoodReads is a cesspool. It has been for quite some time, and there’s not a lot anyone can do about it, aside from leave...
In certain circles, beta readers are almost considered some sort of holy grail. They’ve gone from a relatively obscure fanfic concept to becoming hyper-mainstream. Tons of indie authors (and even some trad authors) now employ them in their process. There are even people who claim to be “professional” beta readers and charge for their services. I, personally, don’t work with beta readers in my...
Coming January 28! Get set for more intergalactic hijinks when a monk inherits a HOST CLUB ON THE PLEASURE PLANET!