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PROJECTS!!!

OMG. So the spouse had a procedure during finals week on May 12th. Ever since we’ve been doing projects around the house. It’s SO MUCH.

Let me tell you about this week, not all of them, but just the last few days.

Of Friday I went to help my mom. She called and asked if i could take her to an appointment. No other details, because why would I need them? As I was hanging up, she slipped in, maybe afterwards we could run errands.

Yep, that tracts.

Well, the appointment at 11am last Friday, was her realtor. She’s been trying to sell the farm and it was supposed to finalize at the end of April. The people who bought the farm were having issues selling their place in Georgia. Well, last Friday they were selling and buying. My mom was signing the final papers with the title company. (Not as quick of a process as I’d thought!)

BUT, the buyers were selling their place at 3:30, a few hours later, so we had time.

COSTCO RUN, and I needed to pick up my son. We also had lunch, and the spouse joined us. Apparently the water heater had a malfunction … a new project!

(other projects were fixing the sink, the toilet, the living room light, which involved taking that one down and doing rewiring, the window blind which is automatic, more rewiring, … I feel like I missing a few…)

Well, back to my mom, we got to the bank an hour plus before close. The first woman told Mom to sign the check … but then there was an issue. She got someone higher up. The check was signed to a trust. (No! 😱)

It took about an hour to realize there was nothing we could do. WHY? Memorial day weekend. No one was still in their offices. Oh, and my mom proudly didn’t bring her phone along.

We rescheduled to Tuesday.

My mom didn’t bring her phone again. I know, I should’ve asked her. Why didn’t I? I don’t know.

She’d printed out the papers for the trust … but not all of them. The banker, who was very nice, offered to extend our appointment so we could drive back to my mom’s new place to get her phone. (It was good that he though she and I were hilarious. We are, by the way!)

At her house, she went in and I waited in the care. 2 minutes. 4 minutes. 5 minutes. I went in. She was looking at her phone with a magnified glass. FFS. She wanted to know if the correct form was in the email she had. It was. We got BACK to the bank, and 55 minutes later everything was done.

The banker had scheduled a 30 minute meeting originally and it only took an hour and 45 minutes to finally get the damn check deposited! PHEW!

And so (almost) ends, adventures with Mom.

No, this isn’t much different than my life growing up.

During one of my drives I told her about a friend having issues with their husband who wasn’t supporting their transition. Mom said, “What’s to agree with? If a person is trans, it’s who they are.”

This is also how I was brought up.

Anyway, I’ve started a YouTube channel where I’m documenting writing the new dystopian werewolf book. If you want to follow along, here are two videos that give you an idea about what I’m doing.

My channel is very very small, and I’d love for it to grow. Please follow and share!

Also, The Chameleon’s Duplicity comes out this weekend!

The Cameleon's Duplicity by Huckleberry Rahr. Book 2 of the Hidden Magick series
The Chameleon’s Duplicity

I’m selling it and a BUNCH of books on super DUPER discount right now. If you want to get any of my books on super duper discount, check that out HERE.

I’ll be at Harbor Market in Kenosha this weekend with A.R. Grimes. May 30th, 9am – 2pm. 2nd Avenue midway between 54th and 56th, Kenosha, WI I’d love to see any and all of you there!

Here are my upcoming events:

Happy end of May and almost pride month!

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Government Love! 📚🌈💜😱

And a new cover!

Aura of the Chameleon comes out this week!

Aura of the Chameleon book in three formats, book, tablet, and on a phone
Aura of the Chameleon in three formats.

Does my cover look different? As I ordered covers for book 2 and 3, I decided to add a bit of purple to the cover. it was a whole thing. Anyway, new cover done. Book ready to go live. And I have a review!! I know, I’m super excited. Check it out!

This reviewer has given me many 4-star reviews, so I was thrilled to see that she gave me a 5-star review on this series!

The best editor in the world is currently editing book 2. I don’t know about book 3 since it hasn’t been critiqued. Once this trilogy is done, I haven’t decided what I’ll work on next. But whatever it is, I’m sure it will be fun. I am certainly open to suggestion. (No, I’m not going back to the Jade universe)

As for events, I’ll be attending the 608 market on March 21st at 800 Wilburn Road in Sun Prairie, WI. If anyone is available, I’d love to see you!

Huckle

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Another One Bites The Dust!

I’m not sure if I’m talking about November, the last book I wrote, the last book I read, or the semester I’m teaching which ends in two weeks.

We are at the start of many endings.

I recently posted this-what would you be? Does that make you happy? Which of my books would you want to end up in?

I am part of a group of authors who are doing a reader party this week. Each day, for the next 5 days, this facebook page will have authors playing games and giving away prizes. If you’re on facebook, you should come and join us!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/853369609747267/

I recently critiqued the second book in the Legacy Series by Elizabeth Daly. Her first book Legacy Bound is amazing, if you haven’t ready it, you should.

As December begins, I’ll be starting an advent calendar, 24 days of baking. Okay, I started it a couple of weeks ago because I didn’t want to bake every day. I’m not sure why I wanted to play with advent calendars this year, but I did. Anyone else?

What is your favorite bake?

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Books and More Books

Hi my friends! I wanted to send this out last night, but it was Monday.

Let’s start at the beginning and work through all the fun and exciting news. First of all, I am about half way through editing Xenagogue! Yep, that means the editor got the manuscript back to me and I’m slogging through all their notes. Book 1 of Pebble is a reality!

Pre-Order Xenagogue
Xenagogue – Available April 11, 2025

Now, if you wanted to be an ARC reader, and just never signed up, here is your last chance. I’ll take applicants through February 27th. My goal is to send out the eBooks on March 1st, or maybe the 28th if I’m really on top of the ball! Sign up here.

Now, why might I NOT be on the ball, you ask? Teaching? Grading? Classes? Nope. I started a whole new series. A dystopian fantasy. Maybe I’ll send out the first chapter, what d’ya think?

As for our favorite phoenix, Ember, well her final story, Battle Phoenix, is out. You all knew this. The audiobook is in review. It’s been there since Friday. It takes up to ten days, so I expect, if you love audiobooks as much as I do, you’ll be able to listen to the story, soon!

Battle Phoenix - book 3 of the Ember Savita Chronicles.
Battle Phoenix – book 3 of the Ember Savita Chronicles.

Last, but very much not least, Year of Queer Lit has a free and $0.99 book event TOMORROW, the 26th of February. Wolf Healer is part of the event. She’ll be on sale for $0.99. If you want to go grab some amazing books, check out this website.

Year of Queer Lit – Stuff Your Kindle Day!

I am so happy to be part of this event!

Huckle

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A Whole New World! 😱😍📚🌈

It’s the last week of winter break. I’ve been putting off setting up my classes for next week, but it’s getting to be critical! By Wednesday, Thursday?, I’ll be set for Monday. That’s my birthday gift for myself.

My birthday is Friday. This is the first year … ever? Well in a long time that I’m not teaching or working in some way the week of my birthday. The spouse’s bday is next week, so this weekend is the big celebration for both of us. We’re going to a Dinner Detective … dinner and a murder mystery all in one! I’m pretty excited.

I have a friend who loves to get me goose themed gifts … I have no idea where she got that ideas. (Do you hear the droll sarcasm dripping from me?) It amuses my family to no end. Today in the mail I received this!

Because of her, and my editor, I can go out multiple days wearing goose themed shirts, goose themed socks, and now I have a bookmark. It is sharp, it could double as a weapon! I’ll admit, it’s all amazing! 🥰😻

As you know, Battle Phoenix comes out on Friday. Kassandra Novell, the narrator, was sick at the end of December. Because of this, the audiobook will be a bit delayed. I don’t mind. For the most part, all my audiobooks have come out after the rest. As I write this, I’m listening to chapter 7, 8, and 9. As always, Kassie is doing an amazing job!

Battle Phoenix - book 3 of the Ember Savita Chronicles.
Battle Phoenix – book 3 of the Ember Savita Chronicles.

From where I’m sitting, Ember’s story is done. I don’t plan on going back into this world again. A few people have asked that I poke around more. Right now, I’m going to let the world be.

Before you all clamor to say you want more. I have a new idea I want to explore. My son, the original inspiration for my writing, loves the idea. The concepts are still in their infancy, but I do like where the story could go.

As for our favorite baby sister, Pebble’s first book, Xenagoge, is being edited. I’ll send out a sign up for the ARC soon!

Xenagogue - Book 1 Pebble Stone Chronicles
Xenagogue – Book 1 Pebble Stone Chronicles

I hope you’ve been surviving this cool January. As always, you can order paperbacks from the website.

Cheers!

Huckle

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It’s The Holiday Season! ❤️📚🎧🌲🍪

It is almost December. I know that I just sent out a newsletter, but there are a few important things I need to tell you.

First of all, I’ve updated my website. There were a few items that needed a bit of help, but I believe I have it mostly in working order. As always, websites are a work in progress.

Speaking of progress …

  • Battle Phoenix – I am hoping to get this out in December, ahead of Christmas. I don’t know if I can. I also don’t know if it happens, if the audio will be available at the same time.
  • The Pebble trilogy – It is set for 2025! I hope all of you are as excited as I am. I believe after Pebble, I will be stepping away from these characters and this world. Then again, I have thought that before, so I may be convinced otherwise.
  • Events – I never really know where or how to find events. I seems to fall into them by accident. I do have a few coming up, but again, it seems more random than planned. I had one at a mall, not my best plan. I have one coming up in a few weeks in Madison, Wisconsin – super excited about that.
    • December 1st – I’m joining a group of authors for a day of give aways on the Reading Lounge of facebook. Find the link on my author page on facebook.
    • December 2nd – 7th – I’m joining a group of authors who are doing a December Dash, promoting indie authors books to be bought from their websites as holiday gifts. You can get mine from here. I’ve updated the page to include the phoenix series, and is updateable for when Pebble’s series is done.
      • The full list of participating authors can be found here, but it doesn’t officially start until December second!
    • The Big Gay Holiday Market – December 20th – 21st.
      • The 20th is 18+ with fun adult themed events
      • The 21st, in the morning is mask only, and the rest of the day is for everyone.
      • Come get gifts for the whole family!!

I have a friend who has started a website to review books! I’d love for you to check it out here!

I have another friend who has been making crochet art to make ends meet. Their work is amazing! They are disabled and this has helped them to maintain independence. If you want to check out their online store for more Christmas Gift ideas, you’ll be nothing but happy with their work. Check it out here!

We got this for one cat, a second decided it was hers. What can you do? But, it kind of fits my mood the day after Thanksgiving! I SHOULD be getting stuff done, but, alas, the cat reflects my wants!

Cheers, everyone! An happy holiday season!!

Huckle ❤️🌈

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Treat or — 📚🔥🔥🔥😘

Did you survive September? Did I?

The start of a new semester is always a challenge. New instructors, new students, new schedule, new classes, new … just new.

Because the weather in Wisconsin is nice, I’m still bopping around doing book events, so it really feels like I’m maintaining two jobs. I tell you, it’s a trip.

Okay, let’s talk books. Veiled Phoenix is out, but you know that, the book has been out since June. As has the audiobook. Moonstone Phoenix is out. They came into the world on September 27th. ACX, the biggest producers of audiobooks has been … special? challenging? exciting? frustrating? All of the above? Probably all of the above.

I actually have a few books held up in their QA maze and I can’t get a clear reason why they won’t release my stories. This isn’t the first time I’ve struggled with them and their odd requirements. I’m wondering if in the future they’ll deny my book because I didn’t perform the correct dance of their people. Don’t worry, I’ve been dancing up a storm!

As for the last book of the Ember Savita Trilogy, Battle Phoenix, I’m still hoping to move the publication date up to before Christmas of 2024. Wouldn’t that be nice? That would leave Pebble’s trilogy for 2025. (Did you notice you could pre-order Battle Phoenix AND all three of Pebble’s books??)

For those of you who have read my friend A.R. Grime’s series, Wyldling Dream, I thank you. The first two books, Wyldling Snare and Wyldling Trial are out and ready to be loved.

Well, Wyldling Armor is out (now?) Depends on when you’re reading this. It comes out on 10/8 (octopus day!). You should read this fantastic follow-up to the first two books, just check out this cover. We get to learn about more of the magic, both good and bad. There are three point of views, and one isn’t a hero! Getting into the mind of the villain is fantastic! More than that, LOOK AT THAT COVER!

If you are in Wisconsin. I’ll be at Studio Moonfall in Kenosha on October 12th. I’ll be there again 26th with A.R. Grimes if you want to get one of her books, signed.

I hope you’re having a great October, my friends, and I’ll have some great news for you in a week! Just you wait!!

Huckle

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Exciting News! 📚😍😘🔥

Hi my friends! We are in the middle of August and things are happening!

For any of you of facebook, there is a new page for readers and indie authors that is very supportive of us authors, The Reading Lounge. Tomorrow, August 20th, they will be opening it’s virtual doors for the first time and during the day there will be a slew of games and book give aways! You should come check it out!

Please note, all those times are Eastern Standard Time. I’ll be closing out the night with a give away of Veiled Phoenix, though, if you have that book and are interested in Moonstone Phoenix, and are the winner, just let me know!

On Sunday, I’m back in Kenosha for the Kenosha Book Festival. I am so excited to be there. I always meet amazing people when I visit Kenosha, including the narrator to Veiled Phoenix!

On August 26th, I’ll be part of Year of Queer Lit – Stuff Your Kindle, which will offer a ton of free and $0.99 queer lit! I hope you’re as excited as I am!

I hope in all of this you found something you thought was fun and interesting!

Huckle

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Summer – FREE BOOKS!

Hi everyone! I want to keep this short and sweet. Updates:

  1. I have written and updated the Pebble Stone Chronicle trilogy. I will now pass them off to my team to do their magic. This won’t be a quick process, but it’s worth the wait.
  2. Veiled Phoenix is out in the world! The second book, Moonstone Phoenix, is past the first editor and soon, I hope, will be off to the second.
  3. I believe I started in the subject that there were free books!

I know I’ve mentioned this, but ALL DAY TODAY!!! Free fantasy books!!

Link: bit.ly/stuff-your-kindle-fantasy

May the books be ever in your kindle!

Huckle

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It’s 2024!

Hi my friends! I am beyond excited for the new year. The end of 2023 was a bit rough. That said, I can’t believe the last of the Jade Stone Chronicles came out!

Did any of you read the short story? What did you think? I’d love to hear back from you.

I’m about to start writing the last of the phoenix books. It will be a trilogy. I don’t know that I’ll write more in that world, but at the start, Wolf Healer was a stand alone, so, we’ll see.

BIG NEWS!!!

Today, January 1st, for one day only, there is a HUGE FREE EBOOK EVENT. You may know of the free romance event, but this is different, it’s fantasy book. Moreover, you do NOT need to join a newsletter to get the books. All these books have been set to free on TODAY! Check it out!

Most of you have read Wolf Healer, but that’s the book I’ve submitted. That said, there are many other books you can find!

Check out the link, here (or many places above).

As a reminder, if you want to come meet me and maybe check out some of my other books, get something signed, in a couple of weeks I’ll be at Studio Moonfall in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is an absolutely lovely bookstore everyone should check out. Not only does it have great books and book stuff, it supports so many authors and author events!

Lastly, if you want to join the ARC (advanced reader copy) team for Veiled Phoenix, the first of the phoenix shifter series, sign up here. I don’t think I’ll be ready to publish for a few months, but of course, y’all will be the first to know!

Cheers!

Huckle