What kind of books do you write?
I write queer books across several genres, mostly contemporary fiction like crime drama, suspense, and thriller, fantasy, science fiction, and supernatural/paranormal suspense. These all have some manner of a romantic subplot between queer characters of some sort. I write them to be enjoyed by anyone, but they all focus on queer characters of many types. I typically advertise them in the M/M or gay romance market, but there are more than gay characters, and a lot more than just romance. They often feature nonbinary characters and have rather dark themes, so mind the trigger warnings. Almost all stories have graphic sex scenes.
Do you ever write cisgender and heterosexual characters?
Typically, I don’t focus on cishet characters as the main ones in a story. I have some as important side characters who are cishet—including one pair who have their own short story. My fantasy series, though, features many relationships among the main characters, including straight ones, straight passing characters, and asexual romance.
Do you always have coauthors?
I work with several other people, and the way we work together is that I generally write out the story, while they provide collaboration and support.
Why did you start making activism a big part of your platform?
I feel like I have a voice, and I am able to speak for things I care about. I believe that people have a responsibility to do what they can, even if it is only sharing posts, to help improve the lives of the people around us. We are in this together, and I think that helping others is the best way to go forward as a society.
Aren't you afraid you'll alienate people?
I might alienate some people, but I'll be honest, I really don't mind. I want people who are the right people reading my books, and if someone is bothered by my activism, then they aren't the right people. I love my readers, and I hope even if they disagree with my views, that they will stay because it is possible that by seeing what I do, they may change their minds on what they believe.