Kimberly Lemming’s new book, I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in A Rom-Com is out this week. What’s inside? A fantasy world with underfunded researchers and mishandled animal restoration caused by fiscal irresponsibility, academic malfeasance and nepotism. And talking lions and fire breathing aliens powered by garlic bread.
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What happens when you write the books you want to read but are having a hard time finding? Many good things. Kimberly Lemming loves fantasy, and started writing her own catnip, which led to the joy that is the Mead Mishaps series. We answer ALL the tough questions, like how many mead mishaps have we personally experienced? How does one make the bananas spin? And why is Galavant the greatest production ever made? Note: in … Continue reading 610. “Who’s Going to Stop Me?” Writing Super Fun Fantasy with Kimberly Lemming
TW: OMG you guys, SO MANY. That Time I Got Drunk And Saved a Demon is a mood, people. This book is impossible for me to grade – either you are down for it or you aren’t. But personally, I rather enjoyed this bonkers story about a woman whose family owns and operates a cinnamon farm, the demon she rescues, and the false goddess they team up to take down. You should be able to … Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
A forest-bound dryad longing for connection. A traveling artisan who’s lost her way—and her memory. An ancient forest determined to mend two lonely hearts. Desperate to quit the vagabond life, traveling enchanted jewelry artisan Tansy Foxglove is determined to get to the autumn market in the village of Moonshine Hollow. Nothing will stand in her way… except an ancient forest that has its own plans. When Tansy sets off for the village, she definitely doesn’t … Continue reading Must Love Moss and Moonshine
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s how we’re kicking off the month of September: Lara: I’ve totally given in to the impulse to read the rest of the Guild Hunter novels. I’m currently reading Archangel’s Light. This series is big and comforting and cathartic. I’m so thankful to have another quiver to my bow of therapy reads. Good people doing good things, defeating evil and loving each other while they do it. Balm for the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2025, Part One
We’re nearing the end of January! Here’s what we’re reading lately: Elyse: I just started Strike and Burn and DNF’d after one chapter. 1. The hero is named Strike Madden. 2. The hero and heroine make out less than an hour after she sees her sister’s dead body in a morgue. 3. His parting words to her are “See you around this fucking world, Honor.” Lara: I’m reading I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2025, Part Two
This Rec League came from Elle. Thanks, Elle! I feel like I struggle to find what I think of as feminist romances. I would love urban fantasy, paranormal or fantasy romances where the women are powerful and shine just as much as the guy characters. I love a good devoted guy MC too. Shelley Laurenston is the best fit for what I am thinking but I’m sure there are others with interesting takes and characters … Continue reading The Rec League: Feminist Fantasy
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! How are we all feeling? I just received news that the event I’m moderating for Lovestruck Books is sold out and they’re taking only waitlist names now. I’m ecstatic but also want to vomit from nerves. But no, I know it’ll be great. Seriously, if you haven’t visited the space, I highly recommend it. Aside from that, my peachy pinky home office is coming together. Painting is done, my desk … Continue reading Links: Welsh Mythology, Sound of Music, & More
Here’s how we’re wrapping up our reading this November: Elyse: I’m reading Christmas Eve Love Story by Ginny Baird. It’s a holiday romance where the heroine keeps reliving Christmas Eve over again ala Groundhog’s Day. She also has a senior cat she’s fostering so I love her character Sarah: I am re-reading Call of Crows, and I’m very happy about it. I also started with my favorite, book 2. Yes I am a monster. Shana: … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2024, Part Two
This Saturday, 21 September I’m attempting to moderate a panel on Rrrrrromantasy! with Kit Rocha, Kimberly Lemming, and Leslye Penelope for the Northern Hearts Virtual Conference! We won’t be moderate, I’m sure, but if you’d like to sign up for the conference, you can! The 3-day event, presented by Toronto Romance Writers (hi neighbors!) is open to writers at all levels and includes write-ins, socialization time, and the impossible joy of watching me attempt to … Continue reading Rrrrromantasy at Northern Hearts Virtual Conference!
