Get ready to ring in a new year of literary adventure with the Bookish Buddy, an analog journal created especially to record your reading journey. RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Luna Daye (she/her) about what inspired her to bring the Bookish Buddy to life and all the passionate craft that went into its cozy design.

Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae romantasy series as well as the epic fantasy series the Thoraius Saga. You can connect with her at her website: lunadaye.com

RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks!

Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life.

Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't stopped working since.

Buoyed by Lindsey's optimism and fuelled by Aubrey's industry, the two men strive to overcome the class divide between them. But a horrific accident reveals a betrayal that threatens to tear them apart forever.

Mr Warren's Profession is a queer Victorian cross-class romance featuring hurt/comfort and a happily-ever-after.

Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren's Profession, its sequel Throw His Heart Over, and the fae romantasy Oak King Holly King, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

Lila Mary (she/her) joins RK Ashwick (she/her) to discuss After the Order, a companion story to her complete queer fantasy series The Order Trilogy and an ode to tired old men who deserve a cozy afternoon—plus, why you should create the weirdest art your heart desires.

Lila Mary (she/her) is the author of queer fantasy tales such as The Lover with Five Names, The Red King's Mystical Suitors, and The Order Trilogy, amongst other titles. You can connect with her and her books at her website: lilamarybooks.com

RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com