In Case You Missed It… Murder at the Savoy Is Up for Preorder!
So, in case you didn’t catch yesterday’s post (or you were off doing something much more glamorous, like alphabetizing your bookshelves), I finally have actual, honest-to-goodness news to share: Murder at the Savoy is officially up for preorder! Yep, the first book in my Lucien Knight Mysteries series is stepping out into the world in a crisp trench coat and a suspiciously haunted fedora.
This one’s been a long time coming. I’ve been yammering about it forever—plot tweaks, ghostly shenanigans, 1930s detectives with secrets—and now it’s finally real. The series blends detective noir with the paranormal, which basically means moody lighting, cigarette smoke curling in the air, and the occasional ghost who refuses to stay quiet. Lucien Knight is my prickly, skeptical detective who’d prefer to deal with cold cases over cold spots, but fate has other plans.
If you’re an ebook reader, you can snag your preorder now and have it magically appear on your device when it’s released (technology still feels like witchcraft sometimes). But if you’re like me and love the feel of a physical book—the smell of ink, the weight of a story in your hands—you don’t even have to wait. The paperback and large print editions are already available on my web store, and if you’re loyal to Amazon, the paperback’s up there too.
Below is the big cover reveal, and I’m ridiculously proud of it. It’s got that smoky, vintage noir feel I’ve been chasing since I first dreamed up Lucien skulking through a rain-slick alley with his overcoat collar turned up.
Anyway, thank you all for being so patient with me while I fussed, rewrote, and talked your ears off about this book. It feels wild to finally say: it’s out there.
Some Things I Thought Were Worth Sharing
My author friends may find this of value: Tawny Lara on Embracing the Sh#tty First Draft https://lithub.com/tawny-lara-on-embracing-the-shtty-first-draft/
My writer friends may find this of value: How Proper Body Position Fuels Health and Creativity https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/the-writers-stance/
The 20 most important LGBTQ+ films of the past 20 years https://www.queerty.com/the-20-most-important-lgbtq-films-of-the-past-20-years-20251024/
Kit Connor stepping into his movie-star era under an iconic gay director? Yes please.
The queer film world keeps getting richer. https://www.queerty.com/kit-connors-link-up-with-an-iconic-gay-director-has-fan-ready-for-his-movie-star-era-20251023/
My author friends may find this of interest: When Your Imaginary World Becomes Real https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/when-your-imaginary-world-becomes-real/
My writer friends may find this article about reviews of value: https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/reviews-light-the-way/
James Whale—openly gay, brilliantly bold—and behind Frankenstein, The Invisible Man & The Old Dark House. The 1930s didn’t know how lucky they were. https://www.queerty.com/this-handsome-out-gay-director-was-behind-some-of-the-biggest-horror-films-of-the-1930s-20251021/
Lukas Gage says his brief, high-profile marriage to stylist Chris Appleton cost him acting opportunities — and that kind of honest candour? It matters. https://greginhollywood.com/lukas-gage-says-brief-but‐high‐profile-marriage-to‐chris-appleton-cost-him-acting-opportunities-248216
‘Playing for both teams’ took on a whole different meaning: 6 queer agents from history working in the shadows. 🕵️♂️🌈 https://www.advocate.com/news/gay-queer-spies-double-agents
My author friends may find this piece about censorship of value: Yiming Ma on the Future of Censorship https://lithub.com/yiming-ma-on-the-future-of-censorship/
My writers friends may find this piece on ‘dialog tips’ of value: 10 Dialogue Tips to Consider before You Start Writing https://www.livewritethrive.com/2025/09/29/10-dialogue-tips-to-consider-before-you-start-writing/
Pablo Alborán is ready to dominate …with a new album, tour & Netflix series alongside Manu Ríos https://www.queerty.com/pablo-alboran-is-ready-to-dominate-with-a-new-album-tour-netflix-series-alongside-manu-rios-20251014/
These folks nailed Halloween — From clever DIYs to full-on showpieces, check out the best costume wins of the year! https://www.boredpanda.com/best-creative-halloween-costumes-2022/
When drag meets storytime and reading meets revolution — Nina West shows how her childhood love of books paved the way for a drag career and a mission: to give all kids a hero who sees them. https://lithub.com/why-drag-queen-story-hour-matters/
Monochrome magic: These 9 winning photos from the 2025 Black & White Photo Awards show why stripping away color can still tell the strongest stories. https://www.peta pixel.com/2025/08/20/the-9-marvelous-winners-of-the-2025-black-and-white-photo-awards/