Aisling: To vision or dream. Author in her 40’s. Romance, intrigue, kink/poly affirming, intentionally diverse in all the ways. Logophile and all things book related, sometimes dipping my toes into the fantasy world. Keeping the page PG13. https://linktr.ee/aislingstorm
“There must be something in books, something we can’t imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don’t stay for nothing.”
It's Pride, friends! And if you're looking for something steamy to read, then I have some OPTIONS (tm) for you:
Cream and Sugar, a short and sweet heat romance between Honeysuckle and Adorian, the god of love whom he serves. (MxTM, mythological/fantasy setting, mild monsterfucking.)
$2.99 on Itch.io
Read for free on Ream before you buy!
Springtime Sweetness, a short but high heat smut between the mage Vailintin and Helior, the unicorn centaur that guards the Mossbloom forest. (NBxM, high fantasy setting, monsterfucking/size kink.)
$2.99 on Itch.io
Read for free on Ream before you buy!
The Mistress of Rosehorn Hall, a T4T Victorian vampire erotic novella between the spinster Sarah Linwood and her enigmatic fiancé, Lord Rufus. (TFxTM, gothic romance, praise/body worship.)
$3.99 on Itch.io
Read for free on Ream before you buy!
(Please note that the version on Ream is a draft that differs from the final version.)
Pirates and Poise, a romance-of-manners erotica between the dashing sky pirate Topaz Bandrake and the disgraced imperial consort, Davi. (TMxNB, espionage, love at first sight, handjobs.)
$2.99 on Itch.io
Also part of the Pride Hard bundle!
Read for free on Ream before you buy!
Wizard Big Magicals, a rather silly smut between the elven midwife Grace and the mysterious wizard Invokore. (TFxM, high fantasy, breast expansion.)
$2.99 on Itch.io
(Currently only available through Itch.io)
I hope to write more this summer, so if you'd like to be included in the fun, please join my taglist!
if you'd like to show support, here are some upcoming queer books:
When Life Gives You Corpses is a brilliant YA about a cursed praying mantis who falls for a young witch. Yield Under Great Persuasion is a raunchy, but surprisingly sweet story about two men repairing their relationship. Fabulous Bodies is a horror story about a queer rockstar rising from the dead.
This is Where the Future Bleeds is a fantasy set in a vividly imagined land, where two women (who happen to kiss) are the key to healing the broken sky. You're No Better is a story about a teen struggling in the shadow of his murderous parent. Oil on Canvas is about a woman who finds disturbing paintings in the home of her dead mother.
and then here's a list of 26 queer books by Black authors set to publish this year, and a 10 upcoming books by trans authors. if you want to fight back against queer censorship, use your wallet! or (if that's not an option) you can contact your local library and ask them to stock a copy.
I hate ending my stories. I will drag a story on long after it should have ended even though I know it should be done with. If anyone else struggles as well, here is a list of the different types of endings that are common.
Full Circle – Mirror the beginning of the story, show how the tone has shifted from start to end
Bittersweet – Character wins at the cost of something else, creates emotional depth
Emotional resolution – Focuses more on the growth of the characters than the events of the story
Twist – reveal something that changes the readers perspective or understanding
Open – doesn’t answer all the questions or solve all the conflicts of the story, leaving room for interpretation
Quiet – Subtle, reflective ending rather than a dramatic event
Sacrifice – The character has to give something up to achieve a greater goal
Hopeful – Despite the events of the story, there is a distinct sense that everything will be okay
Consequence – Shows how the characters choices throughout the story impact the world or their relationship
Character choice – centers on a decision that defines who the character has become through the story
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