Books
THE DISASTERS (2018)
SPELLHACKER (2020)
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2021)
THE ONE TRUE ME & YOU (2022)
PLAYER VS. PLAYER TRILOGY (2022-2024)
FIREFLY (2022)
HIS FORBIDDEN PRINCE (2022-2023)
CURE FOR THE COMMON CULT (2023)
DISNEY TWISTED TALE ANTHOLOGY (2023)
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI ANTHOLOGY (2023)
ALL FIRED UP (2025)
ROLL FOR LOVE (2025)
WHY ON EARTH ANTHOLOGY (2025)
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THE DISASTERS
Released December 18, 2018
HarperTeen
The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.
In development for television by The CW
A 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection
A Tor.com Best YA Sci-fi/Fantasy book of 2018!
A Winter 2018 IndieNext Top Ten Pick
Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax’s one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy.
Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they’re also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.
On the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be “Academy material,” and they may not even get along, but they’re the only ones left to step up and fight.
Full of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of Illuminae, Heart of Iron, or the cult classic TV show Firefly and is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.
Kirkus Review
“An action-packed, entertaining blend of space hijinks, humor, and romance.”
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“If humankind requires saving, then this is the crew to do it.”
School Library Journal
“This laugh-out-loud sci-fi action-adventure will leave readers wanting more.”
ALA Booklist
“Nonstop cinematic action, strong feminist messages, and great diversity of characters.”
Mackenzi Lee
New York Times Bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
“A clever, cosmic thrill ride packed with nonstop action and starring a motley crew that won me over from page one. The Disasters is just too much fun!“
Katherine Locke
Author of The Girl with the Red Balloon (2018 Sydney Taylor Honor Book) duology.
“The Disasters is a BLAST from start to finish! Absurd levels of fun, fantastic pacing, a captivating and deep universe, and lovable authentic characters bring this rollicking adventure to life. Looking for a book you can’t put down? Pick up THE DISASTERS. Mission accomplished.”
Ashley Poston
Author of Geekerella and
Heart of Iron
“The Disasters is an explosion of edge-of-your-seat twists and high-stakes danger that leaves you glued to the page and rooting for these lovable misfits. I wanted a snarky romp across the galaxy, and M.K. England delivered with the force of a supernova.”
Kerri Maniscalco
#1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series
“Wildly entertaining and crackling with chemistry. Nax and his crew will crash land in your heart and leave you filled with laughter and hope.”
Booksellers and Librarians:
“Immensely original and unbelievably fun! The Disasters is a heart stopping space opera, where teen galactic outcasts are the stars. Full of diversity, humor, and amazing worldbuilding, the action starts in the first chapter and only increases as Nax and his fellow space misfits run, hide and fight to uncover a vast conspiracy! One of the best debuts I’ve read of 2018!”
— Kate Towery, Fountain Books in Richmond, Virginia
“A fun space romp where the misfits save the day. Packed with diverse characters who have to face everyday problems as well as dire universe ones, this book is great for fans of The Illuminae Files and Shadowrun.”
— Hannah Fischer, Rediscovered Bookshop in Boise, Idaho
“Exhilarating space adventure story! Star Trek meets The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy. […] Great page turner! This will story will keep you on your toes!”
— Anna Rose Carleton, The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
“For that friend who wants Star Wars characters to be queerer and more clever.“
— Buffy, Tattered Cover Book Store
“A sweet, feel good, queer space adventure. This book is delightful and the audio is a treat.”
— Rosie, One More Page Bookstore
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The Disasters addresses the following topics that you may want a heads up about:
○ Anxiety: Two characters deal with anxiety, and it is openly discussed on the page. One character has a panic attack on page. Another displays anxious thought patterns.
○ Transphobia (brief, systemic, off screen): Before the events of the book, a transgender character was removed from a competitive sport at the national level due to being transgender. There is a brief discussion of how that particular country handles gender on legal documents.
○ Harry Potter Reference: Regrettably, this book was written in 2014, bought by the publisher in 2016, and published in 2018, and so it contains a brief, sideways sort of reference to Harry Potter. Wish I could change it, but it is what it is at this point.
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SPELLHACKER
Released January 21, 2020
HarperTeen
From the author of The Disasters, this genre-bending YA fantasy heist story is perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Amie Kaufman.
In Kyrkarta, magic—known as maz—was once a freely available natural resource. Then an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and opening the door for a greedy corporation to make maz a commodity that’s tightly controlled—and, of course, outrageously expensive.
Which is why Diz and her three best friends run a highly lucrative, highly illegal maz siphoning gig on the side. Their next job is supposed to be their last heist ever.
But when their plan turns up a powerful new strain of maz that (literally) blows up in their faces, they’re driven to unravel a conspiracy at the very center of the spellplague—and possibly save the world.
No pressure.
Note from M.K.: SPELLHACKER is the story of a heist gone wrong in a futuristic world with magic, starring a girl named Diz who is basically a cactus secretly filled with marshmallow. Diz is joined by her NB childhood friend Remi (who she is definitely not dating), her fierce bestie Ania, and her dad-friend Jaesin. I love the magic system, setting, and found family dynamics in this book, and I hope you do, too!
Kirkus Review
“Readers will want to buckle in for this high-speed, bighearted sci-fi/fantasy adventure.”
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Fresh, inventive fun that will leave readers hoping for sequels.”
Jess Rothenberg
author of The Kingdom
“A bold and futuristic thrill ride with a dazzling blend of magic, mayhem, friendship, and heart.”
ALA Booklist
“A humorous mix of SF and fantasy with a diverse cast of strong personalities … [and] action that carries on right to the end.”
Booksellers and Librarians:
“In our YA world of #ownvoices works and growing availability of LGBTQIA stories, SPELLHACKER is a must read. The female/nonbinary romance, found family, unique magic system, and heart of this novel left me completely spellbound. SPELLHACKER packs a fantastic one-two punch of comedic and emotional complexity that will grab you by page one. Read this book!!”
— Cassie Schulz, Brazos Bookstore
“Spellhacker is a fun, spunky romp through an exciting, technologically savvy world. […] A dazzling story about friendship that is relatable and emotional. Spellhacker will hack its way into your heart with its wondrous storyteller and need for human connection.”
— Anna Rose Carleton, The Well-Read Moose
“Even better than their first book and I genuinely live to recommend this author to new YA readers. Nothing but action and a diverse cast of characters that always feel so true to real life in authenticity and diversity.”
— Mary Noble-Ellis, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
“I LOVED The Disasters and I love Spellhacker perhaps even more. […] I couldn’t put this book down and I can’t wait to put it into the hands of our teen patrons.”
— Alyson Champion, librarian
“A twisty, well written science fiction thriller.”
— Kathryn Neal, Skiatook Library/TCCL
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Spellhacker addresses the following topics that you may want a heads up about:
○ Pandemic and Chronic Illness: Before the events of the book, an event called the Spellplague killed off millions of people in the world of Spellhacker. The effects of this pandemic are still felt in the time the story takes place. The few who contract the spellplague and survive deal with a life-shortening chronic illness. This was written pre-COVID-19 and released just before lockdown began.
○ Death of a parent: Three of the four main characters were orphaned by the spellplague 10 years before the events of the book.
○ PTSD: The main POV character experienced the loss of her parent in a particularly traumatic way and experiences PTSD as a result.
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: NO GUTS, NO GLORY
November 2, 2021
Titan Books
The official prequel novel to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the hotly anticipated action-adventure game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix.
The official prequel novel to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the hotly anticipated action-adventure game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix.
Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Racoon and Groot. They’re the Guardians of the Galaxy, turning a tidy profit as heroes for hire—or, they will be if Peter Quill can get his act together. After he botches the most critical part of their latest mission—getting paid—his newly assembled crew is close to ditching him for good. Now he needs a big payday, fast.
When an old acquaintance shows up offering a whole lot of units for a field trip to Peter’s past, it’s a no-brainer. Thirteen years ago, Peter fought the Chitauri alongside the Resistance on Mercury to prevent an invasion of Earth. Now it’s time to go back. The old Resistance base has a squatter, and it’s up to the Guardians to ‘gently escort’ them off the premises… and unmask a wartime traitor while they’re at it.
But war is heavy, man, and the Galactic War screwed up each of the Guardians in their own special ways. The brand-new team is barely hanging together, and the mission brings up all kinds of bad memories. It’s make or break time for the Guardians, and they do so love breaking things…
Just hopefully not each other.
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Guardians of the Galaxy: No Guts, No Glory addresses the following topics that you may want a heads up about:
○ War, PTSD, and wartime casualties: The book deals heavily with the Galactic War in both the past and present. Some characters struggle with the loss of friends and comrades, actively on the page. Others struggle with it after the fact. Take care.
○ Death of a spouse and child (past): A character reflects extensively on the loss of their spouse and young child in the early days of the war, before the beginning of the book.
○ Death of a parent (past): A character briefly mentions the death of their mother, before the beginning of the book.
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THE ONE TRUE
ME & YOU
March 1, 2022
Wednesday Books/Macmillan
Writing as Remi K. England
Most Anticipated by: Buzzfeed * Lambda Literary * LGBTQ Reads * Bustle * Book Riot * Autostraddle * The Nerd Daily * Epic Reads * Frolic
One small fandom convention. One teen beauty pageant.
One meet cute waiting to happen.
Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont is internally screaming at the chance to finally meet her fandom friends in real life and spend a weekend at GreatCon. She also has a side quest for the weekend:
* Try out they/them pronouns to see how it feels
* Wear more masculine-presenting cosplay
* Kiss a girl for the first time
It’s… a lot, and Kay mostly wants to lie face down on the hotel floor. Especially when her hometown bully, Miss North Carolina, shows up in the very same hotel. But there’s this con-sponsored publishing contest, and the chance to meet her fandom idols… and then, there’s Teagan.
Pageant queen Teagan Miller (Miss Virginia) has her eye on the much-needed prize: the $25,000 scholarship awarded to the winner of the Miss Cosmic Teen USA pageant. She also has secrets:
* She loves the dresses but hates the tiaras
* She’s a giant nerd for everything GreatCon
* She’s gay af
If Teagan can just keep herself wrapped up tight for one more weekend, she can claim the scholarship and go off to college out and proud. If she’s caught, she could lose everything she’s worked for. If her rival, Miss North Carolina, has anything to do with it, that’s exactly how it’ll go down.
When Teagan and Kay bump into one another the first night, sparks fly. Their connection is intense—as is their shared enemy. If they’re spotted, the safe space of the con will be shattered, and all their secrets will follow them home. The risks are great… but could the reward of embracing their true selves be worth it?
TJ Klune
New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea
“…a breezy, snappy story about fandom, friendships, and being true to yourself, even if that might be a little scary. This story is lovingly queer, and shows the differences that set us apart should be celebrated rather than denigrated.
Emma Lord
New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and You Have a Match
“A must-read for anyone who has ever found home in a fandom! This book is a love letter to the support of online communities, to the friendships that define you, and to the ongoing, lifelong challenge to define yourself.”
Dahlia Adler
Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer
“…positively fizzes with joy, hope, affirmation, and the feeling of anticipation that comes with being on the edge of something new and fabulous. A fun fandom romance guaranteed to put a smile on your face.”
Ashley Poston
national best-selling author of Geekerella
“…a love letter to every queer nerd who found themselves in fanfic. Hilarious, joyful, and deeply relatable, Remi K. England gives us the OTP we deserve. Hop in nerds, we’re going to GreatCon!”
Jennifer Dugan
author of Some Girls Do and Hot Dog Girl
“Full of love and hope, and geeky to its core, THE ONE TRUE ME AND YOU is an incredible story of self-discovery and acceptance. England has crafted a story so relatable and real, it should be on everyone’s must-read list.”
Jamie Pacton
author of The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly and Lucky Girl
“A smart, funny, joyously queer love letter to fandoms, first loves, and the freedom to be yourself. I devoured THE ONE TRUE ME AND YOU in an afternoon and then started re-reading immediately.”
Britta Lundin
author of Ship It and writer on CW’s Riverdale
“…a powerful celebration of fandom as a home for everyone and a loving tribute to the breadth of the queer community. Funny, crackling with chemistry, and painfully relatable, this is a book that honors all the ways we express ourselves.“
Annabeth Albert
author of Conventionally Yours
“Prepare to fall hard for Teagan and Kay and their swoon-worthy romance that captures all the heart flutters of first time falling in love. This empowering, uplifting, inclusive story will have readers cheering.”
Jasper Sanchez
author of The (Un)popular Vote
“This heartwarming story is about finding your people, finding yourself, and finding spaces that will not only accept you but also celebrate everything you are, whether that’s geeky, queer, a pageant queen, or all of the above. Not to mention, Kay and Teagan are an OTP for the ages.”
Caleb Roehrig
author of The Fell of Dark
“A sweetly romantic and deliciously queer story about building the courage to embrace your individuality and love yourself all the way through.”
Nancy Werlin
author of Zoe Rosenthal is Not Lawful Good
“Two different worlds―and hearts―collide, and the result is pure fandom fun.“
Robin Stevenson
author of When You Get the Chance
“Worlds collide and sparks fly in this delightfully nerdy queer rom com. With strong, loveable characters and a heartfelt story about friendship, community, and finding the courage be yourself, this is a feel-good book that’s hard to put down.”
Sam Maggs
bestselling author of The Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope
“The One True Me and You is exactly what I needed to fill the con-shaped hole in my heart!”
Kirkus Reviews
“Wonderfully explores the alienation and confusion felt by many LGBTQ+ teens without verging into hopelessness […] heartwarming and immensely relatable.“
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The One True Me and You addresses the following topics that you may want a heads up about:
○ Gender dysphoria: Kay is exploring their gender identity and expresses some gender-related discomfort at times. There is one instance of microagressions from their mother. Ultimately, they are happy being nonbinary and feel comfortable coming into their identity and celebrating who they are.
○ Death of a parent by suicide (off-screen, before the story): Teagan experiences the loss of her mother as a child. This death by suicide resulted in the character going to therapy and ultimately pursuing art therapy as a future career. A pageant judge springs a question about it on her during her pageant interview.
○ Homophobia and transphobia: The “villain” (inasmuch as there is a villain) makes a few anti-LGBTQ+ comments. Teagan hides her identity because of the general anti-queerness of the pageant world. The overall tone of the book is light and LGBTQ+ positive and affirming, though.
○ Brief racism/colorism: There is a brief discussion of racism and colorism in the beauty pageant system.
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PLAYER VS. PLAYER TRILOGY
Book 1: June 7, 2022
Book 2: June 13, 2023
Book 3: May 28, 2024
Random House Kids
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Book One: Ultimate Gaming Showdown
A 2023 Core Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable List selection
In this action-packed illustrated series, four kid gamers meet at a virtual tournament and battle for the ultimate grand prize. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.
Sixty-four teams.
One mysterious grand prize.
Four gamers determined to win it all.
Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game in the world! Gamers can be anything they want to be in Affinity’s high-tech, magical universe—and test their skills in fierce PvP combat. So when Hurricane Games announces an epic tournament with killer prizes, four kids form a team that feels unstoppable . . . but also maybe doomed from the start?
Josh is the tank . . . when his parents let him game.
Hannah is the melee fighter . . . but she can only play at the public library.
Larkin is the healer . . . as long as her family’s not around.
Wheatley is the ranger . . . with a big secret that might wreck the whole team.
As solo gamers, they’re good. Really good. But the tournament is a whole new level of competition, and it’ll take all four of them to bring it home. Can they step up their game in time for the final match?
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Book Two: Attack of the Bots
In book 2 of this action-packed illustrated series, the best kid gamers return to the world of eSports and battle for glory at their first pro tournament. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.
Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game around! Since winning the first-ever Affinity tournament, The Weird Ones are supposed to be on top of the world. Josh, Hannah, Larkin, and Wheatley have formed their own professional team and launched a popular streaming channel, and they’re set to take eSports by storm.
But the kids have an awful secret: Wheatley is missing. And considering the threats he received before he disappeared, the other team members are worried. Plus, they keep getting matched with random players in-game who seem . . . disturbingly Wheatley-like? It’s creepy. Sinister, even. And it’s getting worse.
With their first pro match looming, the kids are running out of time. They need help, and fast—because without Wheatley, their pro dreams may be dashed before the game even begins.
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Book Three: The Final Boss
In the epic finale of this illustrated series, the best kid gamers in the world face their biggest battle yet, as they fight for their friend’s freedom and all their gaming futures. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.
Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game around! The Weird Ones–Josh, Hannah, Larkin, and Wheatley–have become four of the biggest stars in gaming. But a surprising twist to their first professional Affinity tournament leaves Wheatley in huge trouble . . . with Hurricane Games, the company that made the game they all love.
To save Wheatley, Hurricane offers them a deal: win three near-impossible challenges and Wheatley will be free. But if they lose, the kids will be banned from Affinity for life . . . and they’ll never see Wheatley again.
With their futures on the line, The Weird Ones will have to play the best they ever have. But is winning even possible when your opponent literally controls the game?
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Frequently asked question: Is Affinity a real game I can play?
Dear reader, I’m so sorry to say that I made the whole thing up. There are elements from lots of different games mixed in there, but Affinity itself is completely fictional. I hope you can find a different game to love!
Kirkus Reviews
“[An] ode to virtual gaming and real friendships . . . A highly readable blend of gaming action and real-world problems.”
Booklist
“A thrill ride . . . a great selection for reluctant readers and dedicated gamers.”
Sean Easley
author of the internationally bestselling The Hotel Between series
“Brightly funny, deeply relatable, and full of digital heart. . . . My gamer heart is full and ready for more. Now, where do I sign up to play Affinity myself?”
Diane Magras
award-winning author of the Mad Wolf’s Daughter series
“Fast-paced and brilliant . . . near-impossible to put down.“
FIREFLY: What makes us mighty
June 28, 2022 (UK/audio)
July 26, 2022 (US)
Titan Books
A breakneck adventure for the Serenity crew in the seventh original novel tying into the much-missed Firefly series.
A simple job
Serenity is bound for the planet Kerry with a hold full of sealed, unidentified cargo for the planet’s highest-ranking nobleman. The duke is a surprisingly genial man whose court brings all the fanciness and fun of Persephone’s high society but little of the pretension—and, most importantly, he’s got the promise of more work.
Some fine hospitality
Obliged to stick around while Inara is with a client—and hoping to score future employment—the crew settles in. The liquor flows freely at court, and there’s food, entertainment, and comfortable lodgings to enjoy. Everyone is thrilled but Zoë. Her gut says something is off.
A vicious massacre
When the duke’s estate is attacked in the middle of the night, Mal sends Serenity to safety while he and Zoë investigate. What they find turns the whole story of Kerry upside-down. Revolution is brewing, and each of them will have to decide where to make their stand, even if it lands them on opposite sides…
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Firefly: What Makes Us Mighty addresses the following topics that you may want a heads up about:
○ PTSD, war, and war crimes: A pretty terrible thing happens that brings back some awful memories for Mal and Zoë.
○ Blatant sexism: May bring on strong feelings of face-punching.
○ Use of lethal force: This is the Firefly ‘verse. Here there be shooting with real guns that really kill people. Generally not graphic because that’s not how I roll.
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hIS FORBIDDEN PRINCE
Serialized Oct 2022–Mar 2023, now complete
StoryLoom
Is it enemies-to-lovers… or just straight up enemies?
Every year, the leadership of the Union’s worlds send their teenage children for a year of immersive cultural exchange and diplomatic training at the luxurious Leonidas Estate. In reality, it’s a year of spying, scheming, and romancing—er, “forging alliances.” Your year has come. Try not to screw it up. And definitely don’t fall in love with the wrong boy.
StoryLoom was an interactive fiction platform that allowed authors to tell visual novel-style stories where player choices mattered. The platform shut down on February 29, 2024 and this story is no longer available. I will be re-publishing it in another form.
CURE FOR THE COMMON CULT
Serialized March–September 2023, now complete!
StoryLoom
What happens to all the minions when an evil cult leader is finally vanquished? They move to the country, become farmers, and fall in love, obviously.
You are Oaklin, finally free to make your own way in the world now that your cult leader’s mind control spell is broken. This is your story of farming, flirting, healing… and running witchy errands for the ghost that lives in your house. Just make sure NO ONE finds out where you came from… and that you NEVER use magic again. (NOTE: Choose your own avatar, gender, and love interest.)
StoryLoom was an interactive fiction platform that allowed authors to tell visual novel-style stories where player choices mattered. The platform shut down on February 29, 2024 and this story is no longer available. It is currently on submission to publishers in novel form.
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○ Love interest info: You will be presented with three possible love interests throughout the story. Due to the limited nature of the Storyloom platform, I’m forced to simplify things more than I’d like. In chapter 1 when you’re asked who you’re into romantically, you have the option to choose “women,” “men,” or “into anyone.” For either of the first two options, you’ll be presented with three women or three men. For the third, you’ll be presented with a man, a woman, and a nonbinary love interest.
While I wish I could add more nuanced options here, the structure of the platform just doesn’t really allow for it at this point. Please feel free to interpret any character as trans/nonbinary and with whatever nuanced orientation you wish.
You will have the option to have an asexual relationship, as well as a polyamorous one—I really tried to allow for an aromantic/queerplatonic situation, but the coding structure available at the time just Did Not Work with all the other options. I’m so sorry, aro and aroace friends!
○ Pronouns: Due to choices in StoryLoom being limited to three options at the time of this story’s writing, your pronoun choices are limited to he/him, she/her, and they/them. Apologies for not being able to offer more options!
○ Past trauma from mind-control: As it says in the story description: you were mind controlled by an evil cult leader in the past and this story deals with the fallout. Take care if those themes are rough for you.
○ Anxiety and panic attacks: Because, you know, the mind control trauma. There are some on-screen moments of anxiety which the main character is helped through with coping techniques and support from friends.
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NOVA ACADEMY
September–December 2023, now complete!
StoryLoom
At Nova Academy, everyone knows three things:
(1) A spot in the graduating class squadron is the highest honor;
(2) Fraternization between cadets is strictly forbidden; and
(3) Never, under any circumstances, ask what happened to Sergeant Zavis.
You are Rory Hylon, a low-life conscript who fully expected to be on latrine duty for the rest of your life. Instead, you’ve quickly risen through the lower schools as top of class—and Nova Academy is your chance to make it for real. Go too hard and you’ll burn out. Piss off the wrong people and you’ll get kicked out. Fall for another cadet and you’ll be forced to hide your relationship. Spend your time wisely… and that squadron spot is YOURS.
StoryLoom was an interactive fiction platform that allowed authors to tell visual novel-style stories where player choices mattered. The platform shut down on February 29, 2024 and this story is no longer available. I will be re-publishing it in another form.
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○ Love interest info: At the beginning of chapter 1, players will choose whether they want their love interest to be male, female, or nonbinary, and will be presented with two love interests of their chosen gender throughout the story.
○ Pronouns and gender presentation: Players are able to customize their avatar with one of three body types for varying gender presentations. Due to choices in StoryLoom being limited to three options at the time of this story’s writing, your pronoun choices are limited to he/him, she/her, and they/them. Apologies for not being able to offer more options!
○ Main character death: There will be several points in the story where it’s possible for the player character to die. The story will always then loop back to the moment immediately before the choice that lead to that death so the player can choose a different option.
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RETURN OF THE JEDI ANTHOLOGY (STAR WARS)
August 29, 2023
Random House Worlds
A TWISTED TALE ANTHOLOGY
October 3, 2023
Disney Books
Disney’s New York Times best-selling series presents a rich anthology filled with all-new what-if twists, such as What if Snow White learned magic? What if Mulan became the emperor’s advisor? And what if Remy the rat met Colette first?
Edited by New York Times best-selling author, Elizabeth Lim, this Twisted Tale anthology features sixteen twisted short stories with new takes on fan-favorite Disney films. Swoon as Ariel and Eric meet right after the Little Mermaid saves her prince; join Tiana and Naveen on a race to get back to Maldonia; take a ride on a pirate space ship with Jim Hawkins; and uncover just what power Tinker Bell’s pixie dust holds.
Written by veteran Twisted Tale authors, Elizabeth Lim, Liz Braswell, Jen Calonita, and Farrah Rochon, and featuring captivating contributions from best-selling authors, Livia Blackburne, M.K. England, Micol Ostow, and Kristina Perez, this collection filled with magic, intrigue, and charm is a must-have for Disney and fairy tale fans alike.
INCLUDES: Rattle the Stars: A Treasure Planet Twisted Tale by M. K. England
ALL FIRED UP
Spring 2025
Canary Street / Harlequin
ROLL FOR LOVE
Winter/Spring 2025
Running Press Kids
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This book is overall quite lighthearted and has a joyful ending, but a quick heads-up if you need it:
○ Struggles with orientation and internalized biphobia/homophobia: One of the characters’ entire arc centers on her being able to embrace her sexuality openly while still living the country girl life she loves.
○ Religious trauma: One character is a gay Christian who is secure in his faith but struggles with the fact that his family (kindly, lovingly, gently) want him to come back to church, be forgiven, and change his ways. Chapter 18 is where the bulk of this emotional processing takes place.
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WHY ON EARTH ANTHOLOGY
March 4, 2025
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