The Ginger Villain

villains are people too

Author: Amanda

Check out some Fan Writing:

Hey there, y’all. I’m just popping in to let you all know that the Winter 2024 issue of STAR TREK QUARTERLY has dropped and includes an article I wrote on the Star Trek Snack Squad as well as some other excellent work by Trek fans worldwide. It’s free to read and, as always, delightfully entertaining.

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The Big News!

I have blabbed this on my social media already because I am a goon with no self control, but I wanted to wait to announce it here until after the BAD INTENTIONS hubbub wound down. And today is that day. Those of you who have been following me for a while know that in 2008, […]

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Come Hear our Weird and Wonderful Words!

Tuesday, November 28th at Distant Worlds Coffeehouse you can come and hear the authors of Cobalt City read from our recent and upcoming releases, have a snack on us, and generally enjoy the ambiance of the wild, the weird, the heroic, and the heartening. Reading starts at 6:PM Pacific and the program ends at 8, […]

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BAD INTENTIONS Available Now!

Here she is, in all her glory: BAD INTENTIONS, the sequel to 2022’s FEMMES FATALE has arrived in stores and online today. BAD INTENTIONS follows the continuing adventures of our intrepid anti-heroines as they navigate relationships, jealousy, and a little bit of unfinished business. Grab a copy today from your favorite bookseller!

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Pre-Orders are a LIVE!

BAD INTENTIONS: the long-awaited sequel to 2022’s FEMMES FATALE is officially available for pre-order! Get your order in through any major retailer, or through your favorite small store via Bookshop.org. I can’t wait to share this delicious adventure with you all!

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Rise!

I am pleased and proud to announce the launch of RISE: Queer Sci-Fi’s 9th annual flash fiction anthology. Over 500 authors submitted their stories this year, and I am honored to be one of the 120 chosen to be included. Click on the cover for more information and to get your hands on this delightful […]

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BAD INTENTIONS: Coming Soon

That’s right, friends! Ruby and Vivienne are back for more! Their story continues in BAD INTENTIONS, coming November 2023 from DefCon One Publishing. Erik and I had a blast putting this book together and we can’t wait to scream about it with all of you!

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Coming Soon!

Hey there friends! We’re getting our act together and taking it on the road. Join me and Erik Scott deBie as we read and chat and generally entertain in celebration of the release of FEMMES FATALE. More dates and places are still in the works, so check back to see if we’ll be in your […]

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FEMMES FATALE Cover Reveal & Preorder Info

Here it is, friends and fans, the gorgeous cover for my upcoming release (coauthored with Erik Scott DeBie) due out from Def Con One Publishing on November 15th! And the back: This wild ride of a novella is available now for preorder through Def Con One !!!

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Worldcon!

I am so super excited to officially announce that I am going to be part of ChiCon’s Virtual Programming this year. It’s a huge honor to be included in this amazing lineup and I am thrilled at the topics I’m going to be speaking on. If you have a Worldcon membership, I’d love to see […]

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