Lila Mary (she/her) joins RK Ashwick (she/her) to discuss After the Order, a companion story to her complete queer fantasy series The Order Trilogy and an ode to tired old men who deserve a cozy afternoon—plus, why you should create the weirdest art your heart desires.

Lila Mary (she/her) is the author of queer fantasy tales such as The Lover with Five Names, The Red King's Mystical Suitors, and The Order Trilogy, amongst other titles. You can connect with her and her books at her website: lilamarybooks.com

RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

Pip Dolyn (they/them/he) chats with Tess Carletta (she/her) about meet-cute inspiration and writing the story you need to read.

Pip Dolyn (they/them/he) is the author of the queer romance series Makers Market, beginning with the novel The Dandelion & The Thistle. You can connect with them at their website: pipdolyn.com

Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a queer cozy fantasy romance, its sequel collection Patchwork, and the fantasy novel Goldheart. You can connect with her at her website: tesscarletta.com

Luna Daye (she/her) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his short story based on the Devil card, wherein Victorian restraint is shattered by fae love. You can read The Devil (along with five more queer tales) in the anthology An Outstretched Hand, available now wherever you find your fave books.

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the Victorian fae romantasy Oak King Holly King and the fantasy-of-manners romance Fiorenzo, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae romantasy series as well as the epic fantasy series the Thoraius Saga. You can connect with her at her website: lunadaye.com