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Release Day: Else-Moored

Today’s the Day! Here we are. The second Immortal Holmes story is ready for readers. You can find it quickly in ebook & audio formats. Print editions may lag by a few days, but everything’s with the printer. My own book boxes are scheduled to arrive with me on Thursday. Contact me if you want a signed copy. I hope you enjoy the story.

Cursed to lie, Weller learns he can detect a lie.
Sherlock Holmes can hardly refuse when he’s summoned to the palace to consult on a dognapping case. He brings along Varti Weller, who’s compelled to lie because he’s folk-spelled. In the midst of their investigation, a new knack comes to light. Varti can tell when someone else is lying. So he knows that the Selcouth Queen isn’t telling the truth. Or at the very least, she’s left out an important detail about the reason she needs Holmes’s expertise.   
Newcomb is besieged. Enzo fulfills his duty. Arty expands his crew. Kel spills royal tea. And the Hound is back on the hunt.
A steampunk mystery. An alternate history
Cozy suspense with a paranormal twist.

Pre-order the e-book on Amazon (link is to the U.S. storefront)
Shelve this book on Goodreads > Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2)

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Release Eve

Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2) is releasing tomorrow, August 25, 2026. You’ll be able to secure it in print, digital, and audio editions, wherever books are sold. I screencapped the first couple of pages when I uploaded the ebook. (Sneak peek!) If you were to cross-check the timestamp, you’d notice that Chapter 1 of Else-Moored takes place mere knicks after the end of Folk-Spelled, picking up where we left off, with a summons to the palace.

There’s still time to pre-order!
Pre-order the e-book on Amazon (link is to the U.S. storefront)
Shelve this book on Goodreads > Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2)

Oh! And don’t miss out on the DROP that’s happening over on my Patreon. We’re counting down to the unlocking of the first chapter of Else-Moored narrated by Travis Baldree.

Follow me there for more behind-the-scenes details & art peeks! forthrightly on Patreon >>

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Counting Down to Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2)

August 25, 2026. We’re days away from the release of the next book in my steampunk mystery series. I’m awaiting word from the printer that book boxes have shipped. In the meantime, I’m taking orders from those who want author-signed copies. Details on that are over on the Signed Books tab.

Cursed to lie, Weller learns he can detect a lie.
Sherlock Holmes can hardly refuse when he’s summoned to the palace to consult on a dognapping case. He brings along Varti Weller, who’s compelled to lie because he’s folk-spelled. In the midst of their investigation, a new knack comes to light. Varti can tell when someone else is lying. So he knows that the Selcouth Queen isn’t telling the truth. Or at the very least, she’s left out an important detail about the reason she needs Holmes’s expertise.   
Newcomb is besieged. Enzo fulfills his duty. Arty expands his crew. Kel spills royal tea. And the Hound is back on the hunt.
A steampunk mystery. An alternate history
Cozy suspense with a paranormal twist.

Pre-order the e-book on Amazon (link is to the U.S. storefront)
Shelve this book on Goodreads > Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2)

Illustrations are by Mart Lett

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Guidance Deck: Eleventh of Forest

Release Month Art Card. Since we’re nearing the release of Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2), I decided that August’s monthly mailing should be especially splendid. I’m bringing out the next art card inspired by Philtrum Kemp’s guidance deck. Eleventh of Forest is first mentioned in Folk-Spelled, and it’s going to be the frontispiece illustration for Else-Moored. Sneak peek:

Art cards arrive in the mailboxes of patrons whose tier includes the perk. Eleventh of Forest is the second card we’ve seen in the forest suit. Next time, I think I’ll have series illustrator Mart Let mix it up with a different suit. ::twinkle:: Interested in receiving mail from me? forthrightly on Patreon. Lots more behind-the-scenes details and teasers can be found there, plus I’d appreciate the follow.

Release Day: August 25, 2026

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Badge Kel Mirza

“I’ll have you there before the tick can tock.” As we get ready for the release of Else-Moored later this month, I’ve been unveiling (and sending out) cast portraits. Kel Mirza is one of the people who works under Varti Weller in Files & Evidence. He suspects that she was placed there to keep an eye on him because of his folk-spelling. She’s a strong woman who likes fast bikes … and she’s an avid royal watcher. [art by series illustrator, Mart Lett]

More buzz about Else-Moored is piling up over on my patreon, so join us over there!

Release Day: August 25, 2026

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Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2)

Release Day will be August 25. We have a final manuscript, which we’re readying Travis Baldree, who’ll begin narration this coming Monday, July 27. If you’re able to drop in, he’ll be reading Else-Moored LIVE, and it’s always a treat to watch him work. His Discord server is Cryptid Audio. Join the server, then on the day, join other listeners in the Live Narration channel. We’ll be able to chat in the Listener’s Lounge.

In the meantime … you can pre-order the e-book on Amazon (link is to the U.S. storefront), and you can shelve this book on Goodreads to help get the word out > Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2) And if it’s been a while since you read Folk-Spelled (Immortal Holmes, No.1), I’d encourage a weekend re-read, because the second book picks up mere knicks after the first book ends!

Cursed to lie, Weller learns he can detect a lie.
Sherlock Holmes can hardly refuse when he’s summoned to the palace to consult on a dognapping case. He brings along Varti Weller, who’s compelled to lie because he’s folk-spelled. In the midst of their investigation, a new knack comes to light. Varti can tell when someone else is lying. So he knows that the Selcouth Queen isn’t telling the truth. Or at the very least, she’s left out an important detail about the reason she needs Holmes’s expertise.   
Newcomb is besieged. Enzo fulfills his duty. Arty expands his crew. Kel spills royal tea. And the Hound is back on the hunt.
A steampunk mystery. An alternate history.
Cozy suspense with a paranormal twist.

You’ll find lots of behind-the-scenes details over on my Patreon, where I’ve been offering little teasers and behind the scenes details. And mailing out cast portraits.

This is just so exciting!

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Marked by Stars & A Song for Moon

Pocket Editions. While I’m quietly working on the short story that will add luster to Followed by Thunder (Songs of the Amaranthine, #2), I feel I should be reminding you that A Song for Moon is ready for readers. I hope you’ll pick up the first pocket edition! (Yes, I do still have some available, should you want an author-signed copies. Details on how to do that can be found on this post.)

::twinkle::
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The Selcouth Queen

Queen Aelia. Although it’s only a passing mention in Folk-Spelled, we do learn the Selcouth Queen’s name. Aelia [pronounced uh-LEE-uh] and her human counterpart represent the peace between realms. Since Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2) will be sending us to the palace, I’m quite sure we’ll be meeting these regal ladies soon. ::twinkle::

More behind the scenes details & Else-Moored teasers to come over on my Patreon!

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ART: The Speckled Hen

“That Cock of the Walk?” Ramage owns an eatery in Newcomb called The Speckled Hen. Their specialty? Egg dishes. Which have become Varti’s absolute favorite.

More behind-the-scenes details about the Immortal Holmes series can be found on my Patreon, where we’re gearing up for the release of Else-Moored (Immortal Holmes, No.2)!

Art by Mart Lett

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Copper Squirrel

Squirrel! I’ve always been fond of buying some small token of each of the stories I finish. For Alder Woodacre and the Acorns of Affection, I poked around and stumbled across someone turning Norwegian coins into keepsakes. I love my lucky penny. ::twinkle::

Have you read Kip’s & Joe’s story yet?

He doesn’t need to say much. One word will do.
Since its founding, the Reaverson farm has become a thriving enclave, with Nightspangle wolves looking after the boundaries and Woodacre squirrels playing tag in the oak trees. Joe’s a patient guy. Good at taking care of what’s his. Good at encouraging things to grow. But not the greatest at speaking up. After a decade, he decides it’s time for a change. He has something small in mind, but when unexpected guests keep turning up at Red Gate Farm, Kip’s heart isn’t the only one due for a shakeup. **A short story that revisits the cast of Bk3: Tamiko and the Two Janitors, set a year after the end of the Amaranthine Saga. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-life. Courtship. Family.

Available digitally just about everywhere!

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Friendly Birbs

Incentives. About … wow, it’s three months ago already, I was introduced to Finch. The app is geared toward healthy habits in all areas of life. You can set your own goals, and you’re rewarded for keeping them.

I first brought this to my patrons, and several have become my buddies. Would you like to join in on the fun? My finch is named Epiphany, and he seems to be taking cues from the Smythe brothers with his wardrobe. He has a growing collection of little suits, sweater vests, and natty caps.

My goals within the app are pretty simple. Some of it’s self-care & fitness, like walking 10,000 steps a day and doing tai chi & yoga. I’ve also folded in several writing goals. You can buddy up with friends and encourage each other to stick to a goal. Things like reading or taking a picture every day are easy to share. It’s been fun, and I thought I’d offer to connect with y’all here on the blog. Making friends is also an in-game goal. Join me? If you use these links, we’ll become friends. And as an added bonus, you’ll receive a micropet. (You’ll notice that at the time I took that screencap of Epiphany, I was walking with an acorn. Because acorns of affection are kind of a thing. ::twinkle::

I thought it’d be most appropriate to offer you the arctic fox. A little Argent.

I picked a micropet just for you! Tap this link or use my friend code NRM2F4PYPD1 for a special reward! https://finch.go.link/16m3L?adj_label=n9wyu

But maybe you’re more of a griffin person?

I picked a micropet just for you! Tap this link or use my friend code NRM2F4PYPD7 for a special reward! https://finch.go.link/aiatk?adj_label=yJXqq

If you want, share your Finch friend code in comments so you can all friend each other! Let’s keep doing our best!

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