kataraqui

I have some very exciting news for readers, especially Static Crush fans!
          	
          	Before I get into it, I now have two published books out in the world! A Spell for Heartsickness and A Hex for Hunger are both part of the Rune Tithe series of MM romantasy books. I'm particularly proud of A Hex for Hunger, which is the story of a trans knight resurrected by a necromancer to help kill a cult leader. You can pick it up wherever books are sold (bonus points to anyone requesting it from local indie bookstores <3 much love)
          	
          	Now onto the Static Crush news... I never thought it would happen, but SC is getting a print edition, and not only that, it's a special edition!! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but I was told I could share this with you guys as my first ever readers of the series: Rainbow Crate will be making a special edition of Static Crush. Meaning it will have all new artwork for both the jacket, naked hardcover, end pages, and sprayed edges! However, this will be for their subscribers, so if you want to get a copy, I recommend joining the wait list as soon as possible to get a subscription. There may be extra copies afterwards available on their website, too.
          	
          	I cannot wait to share more about the artists and what it's going to look like. This was my first book baby that I put out into the world, but I've never had a physical copy of it. To have a really shiny hardcover will be a dream come true. Thanks so much to all of you who read and supported over the years <3
          	
          	I also have a newsletter now for those who want to keep up to date with my books! (Hint: Wolf Teeth has been completely rewritten and hopefully will get published too) You can sign up for the newsletter through my website www.alistairreeves.com :)

solar_phoenix

Rainbow crate finally announced Static Crush will be one of their feature books in December, congrats! I’m absolutely getting my hands on a copy as soon as it’s available. 
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solar_phoenix

@kataraqui  Thanks! I’ll subscribe to their news letter and keep an ear out for announcements from you as well. I subscribed to your news letter already. 
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kataraqui

@solar_phoenix Though it is the only way atm, now I know I'm allowed to make printed editions (I thought Wattpad had print rights under my contract, turns out I was wrong) I'll be looking into self-publication so that it would be available through Amazon. I'll post about it when I manage to get that up and running :) Rainbow Crate also does sales on overstock after their book boxes go out, so any extras would be available through their website. Subscribing to their email newsletter (which is free) would be the best way to keep track of when they post overstock sales!
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kataraqui

I have some very exciting news for readers, especially Static Crush fans!
          
          Before I get into it, I now have two published books out in the world! A Spell for Heartsickness and A Hex for Hunger are both part of the Rune Tithe series of MM romantasy books. I'm particularly proud of A Hex for Hunger, which is the story of a trans knight resurrected by a necromancer to help kill a cult leader. You can pick it up wherever books are sold (bonus points to anyone requesting it from local indie bookstores <3 much love)
          
          Now onto the Static Crush news... I never thought it would happen, but SC is getting a print edition, and not only that, it's a special edition!! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but I was told I could share this with you guys as my first ever readers of the series: Rainbow Crate will be making a special edition of Static Crush. Meaning it will have all new artwork for both the jacket, naked hardcover, end pages, and sprayed edges! However, this will be for their subscribers, so if you want to get a copy, I recommend joining the wait list as soon as possible to get a subscription. There may be extra copies afterwards available on their website, too.
          
          I cannot wait to share more about the artists and what it's going to look like. This was my first book baby that I put out into the world, but I've never had a physical copy of it. To have a really shiny hardcover will be a dream come true. Thanks so much to all of you who read and supported over the years <3
          
          I also have a newsletter now for those who want to keep up to date with my books! (Hint: Wolf Teeth has been completely rewritten and hopefully will get published too) You can sign up for the newsletter through my website www.alistairreeves.com :)

solar_phoenix

Rainbow crate finally announced Static Crush will be one of their feature books in December, congrats! I’m absolutely getting my hands on a copy as soon as it’s available. 
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solar_phoenix

@kataraqui  Thanks! I’ll subscribe to their news letter and keep an ear out for announcements from you as well. I subscribed to your news letter already. 
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kataraqui

@solar_phoenix Though it is the only way atm, now I know I'm allowed to make printed editions (I thought Wattpad had print rights under my contract, turns out I was wrong) I'll be looking into self-publication so that it would be available through Amazon. I'll post about it when I manage to get that up and running :) Rainbow Crate also does sales on overstock after their book boxes go out, so any extras would be available through their website. Subscribing to their email newsletter (which is free) would be the best way to keep track of when they post overstock sales!
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Hydenram

Dear Alastair,
          I've been a fan of Static Crush and Neon Rush for a long while now and it's been a while since you've updated Neon.
          I hope things are okay with your writing process and other factors that may have played a role in Neon's Hiatus for so long since I've been so invested and love the characters deeply.
          I can't wait to get the update.
          Cheers and stay safe.

kataraqui

@Hydenram Hiya, I am indeed still working on writing things! Unfortunately a lot of that work too me away from Neon, but I still have plans to finish it as soon as I can! It may take some time because I'll need to reread it and get back into the heads of the characters, but I love them to bits and won't leave it unfinished forever. (The plan was to try and get it done by 2026 but my health has been a bit dodgy and all my other jobs have taken priority, but fingers crossed I will have the time to get it done soon!)
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piejbdbbzhd

As a trans dude Neon Rush has had a profound impact on me. Your writing makes a difference. Thank you. 

kataraqui

@piejbdbbzhd That means so much to hear, writing them has been incredibly cathartic for me and I hope to write more in the future.
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jasper_savannah

Hi Alistair, I just finished writing my debut novel, "Mirror, Mirror," which is a fantasy romance between a bi woman and transman. I'm posting it weekly for free on my Patreon. If you have the bandwidth, would you consider adding it to your reading list? As a fellow trans author, your work has been a big inspo for me over the past couple years, and also I genuinely think you might enjoy my book :)! If this interests you lemme know, and I'm happy to share the link.
          
          Also I just saw you have a patreon, so I just subbed!

jasper_savannah

@kataraqui Thank you so much! And no worries, take your time; I know you must be really busy! And I'm happy to support a fellow trans author :). Take care.
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kataraqui

@jasper_savannah Oh I'm so glad you've been inspired by my work and written your own! I'd love to read it, though it's super hard for me to fit in new books lately with the schedule I'm currently on. I've added it to my TBR list though as I'd love to read more trans rep/trans authors! Thank you for sharing, I hope you can write many more 
            And also thanks for subbing to my patreon! I only manage to update on ocassion but really want to do something fun with it.
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jasper_savannah

Hi Alistair! I'm a long time fan of static Crush, and Ive been making a fan Spotify playlist for it while rereading: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ytCNad7SdyQSu0OUCxnK7?si=lhOndw8fTyq57fH35a4CdQ&pi=JGIqZjWOTcKzg :). Is there a particular piece of art you'd like me to use as the playlist cover? I'll be sure to credit you as the artist and author in the description!

jasper_savannah

@kataraqui woah runaways by sleeping wolf is so good! And I caught the part where they say static crush :). Great playlist; I saved a lot of the songs on it!
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jasper_savannah

@kataraqui omg thanks for sharing! i've saved and will definitely give your playlist a listen. As a fellow writer I LOVE LOVE LOVE creating playlists for my writing projects, and I love listening to playlists that both authors and fans make for the stuff I read :). Thanks for giving my playlist a listen; I love your writing!
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kataraqui

@jasper_savannah This is so cool! There are a ton of songs and artists on here I love. Tom Odell, The Lumineers and Autoheart have made it onto some of my own story playlists! I'm gonna give this a listen today while I work :D And in case you were ever curious, I have a Static Crush playlist of my own I listened to obsessively while writing it (I'd say the theme tune that got the most plays was 'Runaways' by Sleeping Wolf, which inspired the title, and 'Contagious' by Night Riots :D https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Pr1H8MGQPaSLIR94OGkxP?si=d712b705bf7d4091
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lilacsareshit

I just finished reading Static Crush and I have to say that it is one of my favourite books, not just on Wattpad. I hope one day you will be able to publish it because you and the book both deserve it! The writing and world building as well as the character development is amazing
          I am really looking forward to reading more of your work.
          Lots of Love!

kataraqui

@lilacsareshit T_T thank you so much for this beautiful comment, I am so happy whenever I hear people love Static Crush so much they'd like it published. I'd really love the same one day! I'm getting published with a different book (A Spell For Heartsickness) so maybe one day Static will make it to shelves as well!
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Juiceee-

I am currently ugly crying for reading static crush too fast TvT UGHH I LOVE IT SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT ❤️

Juiceee-

@kataraqui you're very welcome!!
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kataraqui

@Juiceee- !!! THANK YOU!!! I never figured it would be the story to make anyone cry because so much of it is silly/funny, but as I get older, I find the stuff that makes me laugh is more likely to make me cry than pure tragedy. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
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kataraqui

Hello lovely readers, long time no update!
          I'm so sorry for the extended hiatus I've been on. I've been juggling a lot of different things at the moment, many of which I'm very excited to tell you about.
          
          First thing's first, I'm getting published!!! My witchy MM romantasy, A SPELL FOR HEARTSICKNESS, will be releasing October 15th 2024! It follows the story of Briar Wyngrave, an enchanted fashion designer suffering from a curse that's draining his magic, when a prophecy sends him to a rural town to meet the man who could cure him. But it's a bit hard to have a date with destiny when you aren't sure which man that date is with—the handsome alderman with a curse of his own, or the famous healer with an unreadable aura.
          
          I'll post more updates to reveal the cover, preorder dates etc, but this is one of two big reasons I've been so busy. The other is that I've (finally!!) gotten top surgery and HRT. I'm so happy to finally be feeling more like myself.
          
          Which brings me to the last bit of news, which is the final instalments of Neon Rush! I'm so sorry it's been on hiatus this long. Truthfully, NR is one of those stories that was deeply personal and difficult to write sometimes given the delays and hurdles I was going through with my own transition.
          
          My plan, my crazy plan, is to spend this year drafting. I have to write a sequel to A Spell For Heartsickness, the ending of Neon Rush, and the rewrite of Wolf Teeth, which has been using my brain like a chew toy for the past year. All of these are at some state of progress, but my plan is to have them all done and dusted by the end of the year. I know that sounds a long way away, but time is really flying, and I've been managing a pretty steady writing pace after the much-needed break!
          
          In the meantime, thank you all so much for reading my queer books and for supporting and leaving your comments as time goes on. I can't wait to share more of my characters and worlds with you! Much love :)

kataraqui

@jasper_savannah Eeee thank you so much! I so hope you enjoy it! 
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jasper_savannah

@kataraqui just preordered of stardust 
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fAlleN_anGEl_098765

so excited ❤️
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TsundereCutiee

When will you update neon rush?

kataraqui

@TsundereCutiee Thank you so much for being so patient!
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TsundereCutiee

@kataraqui thanks for reassuring me. Looking forward to reading them,you are a really talented author
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kataraqui

@TsundereCutiee I'm so sorry for how long it's been! I am working on the ending and have plans to complete it asap. There've been a lot of things holding me up (I just made an announcement to explain it all) but to reassure you, I haven't abandoned it, and I'm going to finish it up asap :)
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JyotiSharma842

Hello Alistair, I just completed one of your book Static Crush and let me tell you it was amazingly penned. I loved it so so
          much. Eventhough I see myself as a silent reader but I Couldn't help myself after reading the story between a human and humanoid (it was my 1st such story in the genre science fiction). I loved it so much that i wanted to thank you for not only writing but also sharing it with us.
          Tysm. Hope you r doing good:)))
          
          P.s. let me tell u a secret, so I completed this story in 3 days and yesterday I even got a dream about humans turning half android,  like with an extra identity and bright eyes in their skulls,  it was strange but fascinating to the possibilities of the future universe.

kataraqui

@JyotiSharma842 Oh bless you, thank you so much for breaking silent reader status to tell me how you felt about Static Crush. And your first science fiction story! I hope there are many more in your future; it's such a cool genre to play with. So happy to hear this one could spark your imagination like that <3
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