Cover Reveal: Nomads of Zyden

Here is the final cover art for my upcoming sapphic swords-and-sorcery novel, Nomads of Zyden. I still have a little editing to do, but I should have it published in about a month.

Cover courtesy of GetCovers.com.

Beta Readers Requested

Want to read my newest books for free? I’m currently looking for beta readers for two upcoming books. Side Quests is another collection of LGBT-friendly short stories, mostly in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Nomads of Zyden is a sapphic swords and sorcery novel.

I’m not asking for much – Just pick a book, read it, and let me know what you think. Did you find any major plot holes? Did you find anything offensive? You can go into as much or as little detail as you want; I don’t expect you to write a book report. I also don’t expect you to proofread, though if you do pass along any errors you find, I will be most appreciative.

Unfortunately I can’t pay you. I’ve yet to make a profit on my books, in fact if you compare all my sales to expenses, I’m probably about $1,000 in the hole. I also recently lost my job, and I’m in the process of moving right now, so there’s just no extra money in the budget.

If you read the book and get back to me, I will put your name on a “thank you” page in the finished book. Also, if I can afford it at the time, I’ll mail you a paperback copy of the finished book.

Anyway, if you’re interested, follow me on one of my social media accounts and send me a DM.

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Q&A: Gender Rolls

What is Gender Rolls?

Gender Rolls is a collection of short stories with transgender protagonists. The tales span a variety of genres, from sci-fi to fantasy to superhero.

What stories does this collection contain?

Session Zero: A woman rolls up her life on a character sheet.

The Opposite of Magic: Transported to a magical realm, a woman discovers a disturbing connection between the two worlds.

Power Play: Two students develop super powers, but will they use them for good or evil?

Bubbles: A young scientist goes on the run to escape those who would steal her invention.

Consequences: A magical author begs for forgiveness after spreading disinformation that causes a riot.

Jealousy: A man has an epiphany while clothes shopping with his wife.

Meanwhile: In the aftermath of a major disaster, a catlike woman has to escape a war-torn slum.

Midnight Snack: A vampire traps a potential victim and presents them with a choice.

True Faces: Two aliens bond over an unlikely set of circumstances.

Reality Check: Two people visit the restroom for very different reasons.

Quarantine: A friendship is tested when a pair are forced to remain indoors during a global outbreak.

Legal Battle: Sometime in the future, law has become a contact sport.

The Loner: The coming-out story of a transgender bounty hunter.

Game Face: A tabletop gamer comes to terms with his gender issues.

Are there any content warnings I should be aware of before reading the book?

Most of the stories contain transphobia in one form or another. One of the stories mentions sexual assault.

What inspired you to write this collection?

As usual, when writing other stories, I kept coming up with ideas that didn't fit the current universe. A couple of these are stories I'd been thinking about for a long time, while others popped into my head spontaneously at work.

What is your favorite story in Gender Rolls?

The Opposite of Magic. I love the way the magic works in that universe.

What is your least favorite story in Gender Rolls?

Reality Check. It's gross. There's a point to the grossness, but that doesn't make it any easier to read. At least it's short.

What’s your favorite line from the book?

"...but he didn't have a leg to stand on." (Legal Battle) Well, it's funny in context.

What challenges did you face when writing the book?

Finding time to write. My life has been hectic lately.

Who designed your cover?

I designed and photographed it myself. My wife is a resin crafter, and she made the dice.

Is this a standalone collection, or part of a series?

I consider this a spiritual successor to Geek Cutes and Rainbow Nightmares, but most of the stories exist in their own universes. One story in Gender Rolls has precursors in Geek Cutes and Rainbow Nighmares. Two other stories take place in the Bloodhunters universe. But you don’t need to read those to understand the stories in Gender Rolls.

Where can I buy this book?

It’s available on Amazon and several other e-retailers.

I have more questions.

Great! Check out my FAQ and see if I answer it there. If not, feel free to contact me on social media.

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Now Available: Gender Rolls

My latest book is now available on the Kindle Store. Only 99 cents!

Gender Rolls is a collection of short stories with transgender protagonists. The tales span a variety of genres, from sci-fi to fantasy to superhero.

This anthology includes the following short stories:

Session Zero – A woman rolls up her life on a character sheet.

The Opposite of Magic – Transported to a magical realm, a woman discovers a disturbing connection between the two worlds.

Power Play – Two students develop super powers, but will they use them for good or evil?

Bubbles – A young scientist goes on the run to escape those who would steal her invention.

Consequences – A magical author begs for forgiveness after spreading disinformation that causes a riot.

Jealousy – A man has an epiphany while clothes shopping with his wife.

Meanwhile – In the aftermath of a major disaster, a catlike woman has to escape a war-torn slum.

Midnight Snack – A vampire traps a potential victim and presents them with a choice.

True Faces – Two aliens bond over an unlikely set of circumstances.

Reality Check – Two people visit the restroom for very different reasons.

Quarantine – A friendship is tested when a pair are forced to remain indoors during a global outbreak.

Legal Battle – Sometime in the future, law has become a contact sport.

The Loner – The coming-out story of a transgender bounty hunter.

Game Face – A tabletop gamer comes to terms with his gender issues.

Paperbacks Now Available

Want to read my books, but don't like electronics? Most of my books are now available in paperback. So far it's just on Amazon, but I should have them up on more retailers soon.

Xine Fury on Amazon