faq

Does Threads of Wyrd have an order?

Timeline-wise, stuff goes like this: The Kraken and The Canary, Of Flint and Fortune, Of Valentines and Visions, Like Silk Breathing, The Only Story, Unfair Winds. The latter three books were published first, though.

Do you know about Julian Barnes, though?

Yes! But I took "the only story" from a line in a Mary Oliver poem. It felt very Lennie and David to me. The initially published trio's respective titles all come from her poetry.

Does Lennie have DID?

See this post.

Why don't you write out Alastair or Theo's accents?

Everyone has an accent. You have one! I have one! That guy over there has one!

Are you a Scorpio?

No.

Are you a Leo?

No, I just have nice hair.

Are your books quiet?

I wouldn't say they're quiet, because I incorporate themes, tension, and plot elements that aren't. My tone and voice tend to be more internal than external, though. I'm a theatre and art person; to me, introspective creations aren't boring. (I don't find it insulting when anybody brings up these qualities. Even things like Crimson Peak or Hannibal whicharebothromancesbytheway are pretty character-driven works, you know?)

What are your hobbies?

I usually wake up at least an hour before my alarm, so that feels like a hobby. I also like to DJ, though I'm nowhere near professional or even competent, yet. I'm a fraghead. I take lots of walks and wanders.

What's your favorite cryptid?

The yeti, Nessie, and selkies.

Pronouns?

Mine are whichever ones make sense to you. Tell me yours and I'll use them.

What are you working on now?

Not tempting burnout? Back in 2018 or so, I was intellectually and creatively and emotionally stunted; it took me ages to recalibrate. I gotta be mindful of my former tendency to keep rolling until the wheels fall off. You'll never catch me praising people who don't rest in the name of work, etc.