Hang in there! Friday’s coming.

I love your OW and Wild Hunt series. I'm looking forward to reading this one as well.

Loved seeing you on Lunch w/ Mal. I haven't been able to jump on live because of ye olde day job.

Will do!

Thanks! I wish you all the success! 💜

A photo of me in front of my bookshelf filled with knickknacks and books

I turn 60 later this year. And I’m still trying to figure things out. Particularly how to build a following of readers who enjoy my urban fantasy and thrillers.

As part of my morning meditation, I open myself up to an abundance of creativity, ideas, love, gratitude, and joy. Success will follow.

As a trans lesbian, I don’t have a problem with anyone writing trans main characters. But I strongly encourage cis authors to hire a sensitivity reader to make them aware of any problematic issues in the manuscript. This avoids causing harm to both trans people and the author’s reputation.

Walking Away From AI People have a wide range of thoughts and feelings when it comes to generative AI, and many people—especially creatives—have some strong feelings about it. My goal here isn’t to dis anyone’s feelings o...

But recently, my thoughts have changed. In my latest blog post, I explain where I am now and why. No judgement on anyone else's decisions regarding AI.

dharmakelleher.com/blogs/news/w...

When #generativeAI came along, I was wowed like a lot of people. I played around with it a lot. Text generation, image generation, and even voice generation.

I wasn't interested in using it as a replacement for my creativity, but as one of many tools to express and enhance my creativity.

A futuristic image of a person typing on a laptop against a cityscape backdrop.

I've always been an early adopter of tech. I wrote my first stories longhand, then on a manual typewriter. I've evolved to using WordPerfect, then MS Words, and now Scrivener.

Bookshelves filled with Books by me and others, faeries, goddesses, Buddhas, candles, tarot decks, a motorcycle license plate, and--hey, is that a real painted skull? Maybe.

Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk shelves. This is one of my bookshelves. Zoom in to see all the interesting things on my shelf. Books by me and others, faeries, goddesses, Buddhas, candles, tarot decks, a motorcycle license plate, and--hey, is that a real painted skull? Maybe.

Heart shaped latte art

Today’s latte at the LezBeans Cafe.

It’s a starting point, a foundation you will refine. Celebrate your wins! 🍾

A photo of a manuscript edited in red ink with caption are your rough drafts shitty?

Do you cringe when you start editing your rough drafts? No need to feel ashamed. Your rough drafts aren't shitty. They're just rough. You had to write the shitty words in order to write the better words. So stop shitting on your rough drafts. #authorsky #booksky #amwriting #writinglife

The evil hunting Morgana Quinn isn't entirely human.

But then, neither is she.

Releases in paperback and ebook on Oct 31. Preorder now.

#SapphicWitchyReads #QueerUrbanFantasy #BookSky #WitchyVibes #NewReleases

A tablet featuring the cover of Desert Magic depicting a woman in a blue dress with a ball of magical swirling energy in her hands. The tablet is set against a desert sunset background with the words, discover the magic. Sapphic, witchy, thrilling.

Desert Magic—my sapphic, witchy urban fantasy—is out now on my website!

Queer witches. Desert mystery. A heroine with ADHD accused of murder.
Ebook just $3.99.

📘 dharmakelleher.com | Official release Oct 31 🎃

#UrbanFantasy #SapphicFiction #QueerReads #WitchyBooks #IndieAuthors

I was only a toddler when the Woodstock Musical Festival occurred. But as a teen, I had the 3-disc album. Loved it.

Angel Luis Colon, Isabella Maldonado, Gabino Iglesias

So happy you enjoyed it.

Wanted to send out a thank you to the #BookSky reviewer who gave my books some love. A friend mentioned it to me, though I don’t know who.

But know that it’s appreciated! 💜

Happy reading! 📚

I hope you get some rest. 💜

A matcha latte with heart-shaped latte art

Be kind to yourself today. Be patient and kind to others. Give your writing some grace. Read something nurturing. #AuthorSky

Wake up juice

Thanks, Maegan! 💜

Any idea when you’ll open again?

How supportive are the Big 5 of queer urban fantasy?

My first 2 crime thrillers were trad pubbed but I was disappointed in lack of support.

Had a lot of success as an indie.

Now I’m shifting to urban fantasy and considering trad pub again.

I just want to write, but the day job pays the bills.

It sucks. We didn’t have social media when I transitioned back in the Stone Age.

On the plus side, social media helps us connect with each other. But the downside is the pile ons.

Stay strong. 💜

A plushie black sheep wearing rainbow colored sunglasses.

Happy Friday!

I started writing because I was sick of how trans characters were portrayed in crime fiction. I wanted badass trans characters who pushed back against the bigoted stereotypes.

So I started writing them. And readers, both trans and cis, loved them.

dharmakelleher.com
#queermysteries

Sending love and wishing you a speedy recovery.