Q&A: Rainbow Nightmares

What is Rainbow Nightmares?

Rainbow Nightmares is a collection of 13 short stories, featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists. The stories span genres such as horror, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and superhero.

What stories does this collection contain?

(Key: TW=Trans Woman, G=Gay Man, NB=Non-Binary, P=Polyamorous, L=Lesbian)

Escapism (P, G): Four college students get trapped in an escape room.

Survivors (L): After a mysterious apocalypse, a woman searches for other survivors.

Third Shift (NB): An employee encounters strange beings in their office after work.

Forever Home (G): A kitten faces off against an evil specter.

Dixieland (L): A swarm of tiny creatures devastate the Earth.

Telethon (G): A supervillain requests donations to decide a hero’s fate.

Social Cues (TW): A socially-awkward college student is abducted by aliens.

Ray’s Personal Blog (G): A horror enthusiast is puzzled by a box of old comic books.

Traveler (NB): A body-swapping dimension-hopper must get through the day without arousing suspicion.

Justice (L): A superhero catches a villain in the middle of a crime… and they discuss politics.

Mutiny (NB/TW): A prison break occurs on a spaceship.

The Preservers (L): The last survivors of Earth are wary of their saviors.

Salvage (L): A salvage team must explore a derelict science vessel.

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

Some of the stories contain violence, gore, and sexual assault.

What inspired you to write this collection?

When I was working on Geek Cutes, I kept getting ideas for stories that didn’t quite fit the romance theme of that collection.

What is your favorite story in Rainbow Nightmares?

Forever Home, because I’m a big cat lover.

What is your least favorite story in Rainbow Nightmares?

Mutiny. No real reason. It’s a solid story, it just doesn’t stand up against the others in this volume.

What’s your favorite line from the book?

“Why are you making glow-in-the-dark ferrets?” (Salvage)

What challenges did you face when writing the book?

I always have trouble writing characters who use they/them pronouns. It sends my spellchecker haywire, and I always mess up at least once. That said, some of my favorite characters I’ve written have been nb, so I have no regrets.

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, but most of the stories exist in their own universes. One story in Rainbow Nightmares is a sequel to a story from Geek Cutes. Still, you don’t need to read the one to understand the other.

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.

Now Available: Rainbow Nightmares

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

Rainbow Nightmares is a collection of 13 short stories featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists. The stories span genres such as horror, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and superhero.

Short stories included in the anthology:
Escapism – Four people get trapped in a never-ending escape room.
Survivors – After a mysterious apocalypse, a woman searches for other survivors.
Third Shift – An office worker discovers that their workplace is still occupied after hours.
Forever Home – A kitten must defend her new home from a fearsome spirit.
Dixieland – Tiny flying creatures swarm across the globe, leaving few alive.
Telethon – A supervillain tortures his arch enemy on live TV.
Social Cues – A woman’s inability to relate to others may be the key to saving the world.
Ray’s Personal Blog – Odd things begin happening after a man starts rereading his childhood comic books.
Traveler – A dimension-hopping, body-swapping traveler has to stay inconspicuous in their new surroundings.
Justice – A superhero and a villain face off in a museum.
Mutiny – After a breakout aboard a prison ship, a former prisoner attempts to keep control of the vessel.
The Preservers – As the Earth burns in fire, a race of aliens rescue a portion of the human population.
Salvage – A cleanup crew must explore an abandoned spacecraft. But is it as empty as it seems?

Now Available: Geek Cutes

My latest book is now available on Amazon and Other E-Retailers. Only 99 cents!

Geek Cutes is a collection of eight light-hearted short stories, spanning a variety of genres, with a focus on lesbians and trans women.

Stories included in this anthology:
Dungeon Therapy: Two women meet over an online tabletop RPG.
Gilded Cage: A young tech expert is locked in her room by her homophobic parents.
Mother's Day: A cop teams up with an occult expert to track down an otherworldly monster.
Fairy Dust: In a war between fairies and dragons, one pixie must embrace her destiny.
Hero Worship: A woman goes on a blind date with a superhero, but is it safer to stay single?
Think Tank: A team of scholars struggle to break a divine code, racing against the most serious of all deadlines.
Strangers in the Void: When the power goes out on a space station, two strangers work together to find the cause.
Vigilante: In a neighborhood riddled with violent crime, a masked hero protects women from the local gangs.

Also, I'm pleased to announce my upcoming project, Rainbow Nightmares. It's going to be a collection of thirteen horror-themed short stories, focusing on LGBTQIA+ protagonists. I expect it to be finished in about three months.