This Hallowe’en, I have a brand new spooky short story for you! The innkeeper of the Moth & Moon loves to tell ghost stories, so while two sailors take shelter from a storm he tells them a tale about a hard-working coach driver, her mysterious passenger, and the terrifying secrets they uncovered in THE HOUSE ON GRAVEL HILL!
The story is free but at the bottom of the page you’ll find a link to my Ko-fi where you can leave me a tip or buy me a coffee. As a thank you, you’ll get THE HOUSE ON GRAVEL HILL in PDF, MOBI, and EPB format to read on your Kindle or other device. This story isn’t available anywhere else!
Tap here to read THE HOUSE ON GRAVEL HILL now!
This week, I’ve been doing some NSFW sketches. There is nudity, so proceed with caution. Click here to see them.
To celebrate Hallowe’en, I’ll be posting a brand new spooky short story set in the world of the MOTH & MOON! If you want to get it early, sign up to my newsletter using the form below and you’ll get the story before anyone else! Otherwise, come back here to read the story on the 27th October 2021!
I was commissioned to design a logo for DETAIL BEE.
Who is the star of your book?
CAPTIVATED follows Dr. Theophrastus Campbell, the missing twin from the first book in the series, through his abduction and subsequent adventures in space. Chaotic, intellectual Theo clashes with Captain Park, his mysterious tattooed captor, at first, but they soon discover they have more to gain from working together.
What is your story about?
It’s about love and adventure, above all. The story also explores themes of corruption, redemption, and self-acceptance. It’s about breaking free to live a life true to yourself, which Theo only discovers once he is captured. Captain Park has lived a dangerous life with a checkered past, but Theo helps him to live in the present and open his heart to new experiences.
When is it set?
CAPTIVATED is set in a nebulous future/past, with Victorian elements woven into a futuristic sci-fi setting.
Where is it set?
The majority of the story is set in space, aboard a ship crewed by Captain Park’s ragtag band of misfits. Along their journey, they visit various settlements and planets with a wide variety of cultures.
Why this story?
The first book in the series, RESTRICTED, followed Theo’s twin’s journey to find his missing brother. In CAPTIVATED, we get to see what Theo has been up to the whole time. While Ari was frantically searching through space, and finding a love of his own, what was Theo doing? CAPTIVATED answers that question and more.
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Thanks for stopping by, A.C., and all the best with CAPTIVATED!
-Glenn
After a pandemic-related technical hiccup at the start of the week, I’m pleased to announce that WE CRY THE SEA print edition is now live! It will take a day or two to filter through book distributors but you can get it right now on Amazon or if you want to support your local bookshop you can order it with ISBN 978-1648902345
I’ll have info about signed copies of WE CRY THE SEA next week. I can reveal that each one will come with a brand new bookmark.
I’m pleased to announce the launch of my first ever newsletter! It will contain information on my upcoming book releases, as well as character art and even some exclusive discount codes. You can sign up using the form below.
Who is the star of your book?
Although Ferris is the main character, I’ve learnt never to assume who will be the star of a book. It was Guy, the insecure angel, that readers fell in love with in my first novel, Drama Queens with Love Scenes.
So, in this tale, there’s a cast of whimsical characters who could be the star. There’s Janus, a miniature flying horse who helps the Detective solve cases. There’s Molly, the absent-minded mistress of The Alchemist, who is also his wife’s best friend. Or maybe it’s Cole, Ferris’s love interest who wears sunglasses and a white suit, playing it oh so cool throughout the story.
I’ll let the readers decide who the star is.
What is your story about?
In short, it’s the story of Ferris who wakes up on the Sea Queen, a mystical cruise liner sailing on a chocolate sea. He misses his boyfriends in the real world but the only person who can help him, The Alchemist, has been kidnapped.
But while the novella is eccentric and childlike, it explores dark themes within the gay community.
When is it set? Where is it set?
Ferris lives in present day Sydney, but the ship he finds himself on is timeless. It sails forever, hosting one masquerade ball after another.
Yet the world the Sea Queen inhabits is known to go steampunk from time to time.
Why this story?
I wanted to explore an experience from
my own past. Several decades on I felt ready to re-examine it in a fantasy
setting.
You watch the trailer for WINTER MASQUERADE here:
Author bio
Kevin lives with his husband, Warren, in their humble apartment (affectionately named Sabrina), in Australia’s own ‘Emerald City,’ Sydney.
His tall tales explore unrequited love in the theatre district of the Afterlife, romance between a dreamer and a realist, and a dystopian city addicted to social media.
His first novel, Drama Queens with Love Scenes, spawned a secondary character named Guy. Many readers argue that Guy, the insecure gay angel, is the star of the Actors and Angels book series. His popularity surprised the author. The third in this series, Drama Queens and Devilish Schemes, scored a Rainbow Award (judged by fans of queer fiction) for Best Gay Alternative Universe/Reality novel.
So, with his fictional guardian angel guiding him, Kevin hopes to bring more whimsical tales of love, life and friendship to his readers.
Socials
Website: https://kevinklehr.com/
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DramaQueensWithLoveScenes/
Twitter: @kevinklehr
Instagram: @klehrkevin
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4298144.Kevin_Klehr
