Heute ist Release von Band 3 der #HellblaueAugenReihe und damit gilt die gesamte Reihe inklusive #BlaueAugenReihe als abgeschlossen, obwohl es sicher noch 1-2 Geschichten von ein paar Nebenfiguren zu erzählen gäbe.

Die Reihe war eine lange Reise für mich, meine Entwicklung als Autor·in, beim Erlernen von Buchsatztechniken und außerdem beim Setzen von eBooks.

Ich habe mich, während die Figuren sich weiterentwickelt haben, auch selbst weiterentwickelt.

In dem Projekt steckt sehr viel Herzblut und obwohl es sich definitiv thematisch in einer ziemlichen Nische befindet, weiß ich, dass ein paar Figuren ihre eigene Fanbase haben.

Klappentext von Band 3

Alexander Medwedew bekommt die Chance seines Lebens. Gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden darf er eine neue Spezialeinheit aufbauen. Um überhaupt noch ein Privatleben zu haben, baut er sich ein Doppelleben als Dragqueen Sanya auf. Darüber vergisst er nur, was ihm sonst noch wichtig ist.

Inhaltshinweise

Diese homoerotische Liebesgeschichte für Erwachsene enthält unter anderem explizite Inhalte, BDSM, Gewalt (körperlich, psychisch), gesellschaftliche Queerfeindlichkeit, fraglichen Konsens, die Erwähnung von fehlendem Konsens in der Vorgeschichte, Drogenmissbrauch (Alkohol, Rauchen), Ableismus innerhalb der Wortwahl der Figuren, anteilig auch Rassismus in Äußerungen und Gedanken und durchaus nicht besonders einfache familiäre Verhältnisse inklusive psychischer Probleme (PTBS, Depression, Trauer nach Todesfall und Vergleichbares).

Eingleisige Gedanken bei Lebensmitteln sind aufgrund des Einkaufszettels (Code mit Insidern zwischen einigen Figuren) durchaus auch möglich.

Ausgeführt sind die Content Notes im Detail dann im Blog zu finden.

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🖤🩸🎉 FAMILIAR RELEASE DAY

My chaotic little vampire novel is out today, and I'm excited for all of you to finally go on a fun adventure with Jules and his crush/maybe-boyfriend Saint 🥹🖤

https://caranox.com/familiar

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As someone who tends to prefer stand alone stories, it has been a long time since I have anticipated the conclusion to a trilogy like this and perhaps the first time I have reserved one in advance.

But Touraine is someone who has captivated me as a character grappling with their identity under colonialism. This reflects both in the realm of empires and on a personal level with Luca. And while that relationship on the surface is characterised by Luca's royal status, it is as true for any interpersonal relationship where you have differing colonial legacies.

This final book deftly brings to a head how Touraine has to choose who she defines herself by the future she builds. Notably, by changing her colonial culture "by making them reckon with her presence". I am also so happy with how it has been resolved. All too often historic fantasies based around monarchies end in a victory for the status quo or a benevolent dictator. Finally here we have a proper, messy, conversation around what real change looks like. Not just as far as the world goes, but how we've seen the monarchy impact Luca and Touraine really shows how there is no just exercise of imperialism.

As conclusions go, for both the individuals and the world, this is perhaps the most thoughtful understanding of power and corruption I've read.

Still here after the colonialism part? Good, so it's also hot. As much as narrative and the worldbuilding is all beautiful; Sabine holds a special place in my heart. I didn't get why people weren't talking about her more after the second book. That charming wine making fencer seducing every girl around her and eyeing up threesomes... she stole my heart. Chapter 15 was... mmmmmm long awaited.

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For #AceWeek, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴𝘀 is part of an Ace Pride Bundle of 25 works written by ace authors and/or featuring ace characters. Available over on Itchio for only $25!!

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Anyone interested in queer Midwest literature? Over the next few months, I'll be posting my work free to read here: https://arwelch.substack.com/

As an indie author, exposure is my greatest challenge, so if you enjoy my stories, please share them.

P.S. Buy me a coffee!
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For #AceWeek, we have a massive Ace Pride Mega Bundle available over on Itchio. A whopping 51 works that are either written by ace authors, feature ace characters—or both—for only $50!!

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴𝘀 is part of a massive Ace Pride Mega Bundle for #AceWeek available over on Itchio. A whopping 51 works that are either written by ace authors, feature ace characters—or both—for only $50!!

Show your love and grab your bundle here: https://riyati.ink/acepride2025

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I love when a book starts slow but gradually becomes absolutely unputdownable.

Mackenzi Lee's The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy is the most recent book to cast that spell on me. I picked it up mainly because my husband read and loved it, and now I can't put it down.

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