Frequently Asked Questions
What do you write?
I write books for young adults! Currently, most of my work is fantasy, but I also dabble in contemporary and a little light sci-fi. All of my books feature queer main characters and ensemble casts. I am the author of The Seafarer’s Kiss duology, a Norse myth inspired retelling of The Little Mermaid. My latest book, Ruinsong, is also high fantasy. It is a f/f romance that takes place in a world where magic is sung, ruled over by a tyrant queen and a quartet of goddesses. I also write for games and web applications.
Will you visit my school, library, or youth group?
I would love to! I have lots of experience working with teens (ages 12-17) in schools and would be delighted to conduct a reading or a workshop with you. When I lived in Scotland, I worked with the Scottish Book Trust in many high schools. Especially if you are in the Seattle city, please get in touch. I also offer virtual visits!
Can I interview you?
Yes! I am happy to hear from bloggers and members of the press with interview questions. I generally have a pretty fast response time, but please let me know in the initial email if you have a specific deadline in mind!
Who is your agent?
I am represented by Eric Smith at P.S. Literary for my books, including subrights, and Addison Duffy at United Talent for Film Rights.
Will you read my book and give feedback?
Sadly, as much as I love to help emerging writers, I probably can’t read your book. In addition to my work as an author, I also write for games — which is a business that keeps me busy with a constant deluge of deadlines. I also have to read a lot of published books in order to keep up with my industry, and my current critique partners keep me pretty busy with their work!
I don’t run an editorial service, but I do volunteer as a mentor with Author Mentor Match and Pitch Wars. I am also more than happy to answer questions about publishing or writing craft!
Will you refer me to your agent and or publisher(s)?
I can’t refer books I haven’t read and will only recommend writers I think my agent would also enjoy working with. So unless we are critique partners or personal friends, and I know both you and your work, I can’t refer you to my agent or either of my publishers.
Will you blurb my book?
If your book is under contract for publication and you think I might be interested in reading it, please contact me via my agent. I tend to like dark SFF — fantasy, sci-fi or even horror — with strong worldbuilding and unlikeable protagonists. If you are a queer author, please feel free to email me directly.
Will there be another book in The Seafarer’s Kiss series?
At present, none are planned. The series was always planned as a duology, with one book from Ersel’s perspective and one from Ragna’s. But I never say never, so maybe someday I will revisit their world!
Nobody Asks, but …
What is your Zodiac sign?
Taurus — and it fits.
What pets do you have?
At the time of writing I have two horses, two cats, and a ball python.
What are your hobbies?
I ride horses, cycle and play a lot of video games! My current video game love is Assassins Creed: Valhalla!
What is your favorite book of all time?
I’m being honest when I say I don’t have one. I read a lot and I can very quickly fall in love with new things. A series I still remember vividly and fondly from my own teen years is Artemis Fowl. Some of my recent favorites are: Spinning Silver, Gideon the Ninth, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, Not Even Bones, The Scorpio Races, Dread Nation, Girl in Pieces, The Abyss Surrounds Us, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, Darius the Great is Not Okay, Court of Fives.
