Snow already came to Chicago

As I type this, before December arrives, Chicago experienced a day of constant snow. My brother warned me that this winter would have a lot of snow. Today was a taste of what that actually means. Weather like this is a reminder that one should slow down and rest. For me, that’s hard to admit.

After publishing two books, you’d think I would rest. I should. I will at least slow down. I’m a beta reader for a friend’s story that is an exciting epic, and I have some time off to rest at home. However, it doesn’t mean I’ll be idle. I always have a story I want to tell and I’m slowly preparing for when the trilogy is over, but it’s nice to not have anything to hurry on any of these project. So I’ll take my time and enjoy a few more moments to rest.

Written Works

Mother Revolution

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On the run from a planet of oligarchs, Virginia takes a side job from a bounty hunter. The terms? Her freedom in exchange for her help.  She thought she was diagnosing a program virus. Instead, she uncovers a group of people enslaved in plain sight, their rights stripped with ease by their creators. Virginia knows the cost of doing the right thing. She's paid it before. Can she pay it again now that she's raising her infant son?

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Hidden Root

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Roc and Keely make up half of The King's Dagger, a group of four called upon to precisely cut at delicate issues in the Everwarm Kingdom. Tasked to find a rare medicinal plant, they end up discovering an otherworldly power that operates unlike any magic they know. What the uncover will change their understanding of the world they live in, and they'll fix what destiny couldn't.

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Book Two of The Injured Tapestry

The current draft of the second book of my trilogy is currently with Beta Readers. Only one I know of has cracked it open and started giving feedback, but it’s early. I’m giving my beta readers until January 31st to finish the book and give me feedback. I’ll keep you all posted on how that shapes up so you know when you’ll receive the next installment of my fantasy series.

TTRPG Projects and News

Who We Were

While I wait for beta reader feedback, I’m going to slowly start thinking about writing the publishing draft for Who We Were. I also have to figure out how I want to format the PDF pages. I’ll share snippets once they start coming together.

Podcast Update

Our latest episode is the start of a two-parter covering the lore of Uru, the Myst MMO game. Yeesha is all grown up she’s now a desert bird, whatever that means. The last stream was fun trying to once again figure out puzzles. Before that we covered The Talos Principle, which is all about Artificial Sentience as the legacy for a doomed humanity. If you love games that bring philosophy to life and also has puzzles, The Talos Principle is an intriguing time.

Here’s our streaming schedule for December:

Sapphy Shares—What I’m digging right now

This holiday season, if you’re going to buy anything, shop small. Shopping small supports your community, including any under-served communities you hope to support. As a Chicagoan, I want to share with you some of the local stores I plan to shop from this year. Read about them below and click on the name to shop at the store:

Moody Teas

A queer and black owned business by two friends, I’ve been loving Moody Teas when I see them at my local farmer’s market. They just partnered with the amazing former RuPaul’s Drag Race star Peppermint for a tea called Transcendence. I highly suggest “John’s Big Black Chai” and “Killing It Green”.

Merz Apothocary

This is a go-to for my family that like high-quality skin care and scents. They have a great international selection of new and exciting products priced from surprisingly low to incredibly luxurious. If you’re local, their staff is helpful if you need tips on what to buy for the holidays or for yourself.

Timeless Toys

We can’t forget the children for this time of year! Timeless Toys is a store that curates their selection to help support a child’s growing mind. Less noise and flashing lights, more thought-provoking and skill-building activities that kids find fun. My son loves what he finds there, from puppets to legos to trains and dolls. There’s something there for every kid.