Just popping in with a super quick update this week because, truth be told, I’m knee-deep in edits right now and my brain is 80% caffeine and 20% plot holes.
So here’s the scoop: I’m putting the finishing touches on the first three books in my Detective Noir series (yes, three—I like to go big or go home apparently). It’s been a whirlwind of late-night rewrites, suspicious characters, and more cigarette smoke imagery than I care to admit. Honestly, at this point, my dreams are narrated in a gravelly 1930s voiceover.
Once these books are wrapped, polished, and breathing mysterious, noir-flavored air, they’ll be up for preorder on Amazon. But—here’s the insider tip—they’ll be available immediately on my website for those who don’t want to wait (and who doesn’t love a good early-access deal?).
So if you haven’t subscribed to my newsletter yet, now might be a good time. I’ll be announcing the release there first, along with some other fun behind-the-scenes tidbits, deleted scenes, and probably me complaining about commas.
Okay, back to the manuscript mines I go. Noir waits for no one. Keep an eye on this space (or your inbox) for updates!
Oh, and while I have your attention – have you checked out “The Golem’s Guardian” yet? If you haven’t gotten your hands on a copy, you can snag one HERE. I’m still pretty excited about how that one turned out.
Some Things I Thought Were Worth Sharing
My author friends may find this of interest: 3 Creative Tricks to Find Your Character’s Voice https://thewritepractice.com/character-voice-writing-prompts/
My writer friends may find this of value: Proust Questionnaire: 35 Questions To Ask Your Characters From Marcel Proust https://thewritepractice.com/proust-questionnaire/
Looking for something to watch? Here’s a list of the best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming October 2025 https://www.queerty.com/the-best-lgbtq-movies-tv-shows-coming-to-streaming-october-2025-20251001/
Del Toro fans may find this of interest (I can’t wait — it’s coming out end of Oct) — Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Trailer Brings Jacob Elordi’s Creature to Life https://gayety.com/frankenstein-trailer-brings-jacob-elordis-creature
Ben Whishaw on how the industry has changed for gay actors since coming out 10 years ago https://www.queerty.com/ben-whishaw-on-how-the-industry-has-changed-for-gay-actors-since-coming-out-10-years-ago-20250930/
Interesting article for my author friends: What Do You Call a Writer Who Never Reads? https://authorkristenlamb.com/2023/01/what-do-you-call-a-writer-who-never-reads/
My writer friends may find this article on generating ideas for stories of interest: https://nownovel.com/generating-ideas-for-stories/
Was there gay drama brewing behind this iconic beer brand? Netflix’s sexy new series says yes! https://www.queerty.com/was-there-gay-drama-brewing-behind-this-iconic-beer-brand-netflixs-new-series-says-yes-20250925/
These images are amazing: I Am A Mountain Photographer And This Year I Travelled To The Alps To Capture The Colorful Fall There https://www.boredpanda.com/fall-photography-in-the-alps-karol-nienartowicz-msn/
Just for fun: Celebrity Bodyguards Shared What Really Happens Behind Closed Doors https://www.boredpanda.com/celebrity-bodyguards-answer-questions/
My writer friends may find this article on writing drafts of value: Writing first drafts: 10 ideas to reach final drafts https://nownovel.com/writing-first-drafts/
My author friends may find this of interest: What’s an En Dash? (And How to Use it Correctly) https://thewritepractice.com/whats-an-en-dash-and-how-to-use-it-correctly/
Relive the powerful coming out stories of 10 queer Hispanic entertainers https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/09/relive-the-powerful-coming-out-stories-of-10-queer-hispanic-entertainers/
I’m always a sucker for these types of stories: People Share 15 Creepy Unexplainable Things That Happened To Them https://www.boredpanda.com/celebrity-bodyguards-answer-questions/
Ever had that oh no moment when you realized someone wasn’t quite right? These people did — and their stories are chilling: People Who Met A Psychopath Share The Chilling Moment They Realized It https://www.boredpanda.com/people-met-psychopath-stories/ ✔
Photography eye-candy: Stunning Photos From Around The World, As Shared On Photocrowd’s Instagram https://www.boredpanda.com/captivating-photography-photocrowd/
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