Holiday Wishes, Monster Love, and Big Plans for 2024

Hey babes,

First off, I hope you’ve all been holding up okay because wow, what a year this has been. Between the chaos of real life and the cozy worlds we escape to in fiction, I’ve had my hands full—but I’m finally popping back into your inbox with updates, reflections, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.

The Election and Why Writing Monster and Alien Romance Matters

Let’s just rip the band-aid off: the recent U.S. election was…a lot. Like many of you, I was horrified by the results, and it’s made me reevaluate everything—from the stories I write to the life my husband and I are building together.

A bit of raw honesty—we were planning on having kids, but we live in a red state and it’s clear now that this isn’t a safe place for women or children. I spent a few weeks devastated, then I realized I needed some way to re-focus.

Because it’s also a reminder of why storytelling matters. As authors of monster romance, alien romance, and fantasy love stories, we craft narratives where femme agency and pleasure take center stage—something the real world could use a hell of a lot more of right now.

In my other life as a masculinity historian, the election has also lit a fire under me to finish my dissertation, Futurian Masculinity. It’s about mid-century science fiction fandom and how ideas of manhood were shaped by those who dreamed of the future. (Yes, this involves a deep dive into nerd culture. Yes, I’m living for it.) It feels like the right time to double down on exploring how people use storytelling to imagine better worlds—or reinforce the worst parts of this one.

Cozy Orc/Elf Romance for the Holidays

On a lighter note, I’ve been channeling my energy into a project that’s pure joy: Garlands & Gauntlets, my ten-year anniversary gift to my husband.

If you love monster romance or alien romance, you’ll adore this cozy, festive fantasy. A towering, soft-hearted half-orc noble and a snarky, sharp-tongued half-elf thief cross paths during magical Yuletide festivities; the elf is a black cat type, the orc a golden retriever (just like us). What starts as a holiday scam turns into found family, stolen kisses, and maybe (definitely) falling in love.

It’s got size difference, cozy dinners, festive chaos, and just enough spice to keep you warm this winter. If you’ve ever wanted to spend the holidays in a D&D-inspired world with mistletoe, magic, and mayhem, Garlands & Gauntlets is for you. It’s as much a love letter to my husband as it is to the chaotic campaigns we’ve shared over the years.

What’s Next for 2025: More Monsters, More Aliens, More Love

Now…for 2025—which is a bit embarrassing as I look at my end-of-year goals back in 2023. In the past, I’ve packed my schedule with preorders and lofty goals, only to realize halfway through the year (or a quarter…or right away) that I need to pivot. This time, I’m giving myself grace to embrace spontaneity.

What I can tell you is that I’m excited about a current project involving (drumroll, please) a library planet. Imagine a sprawling archive of magical books, political intrigue, and, of course, swoony romances featuring characters that are a little monstrous, a little otherworldly, and a lot irresistible.

I’m also brainstorming new ways to combine my love of monster romance and alien romance with fresh, daring stories. Think: tentacles, claws, tails, and tender hearts wrapped in epic love stories that celebrate the beauty of the strange and the power of connection.

So, here’s to going with the flow, dreaming big, and staying grounded. Thank you for sticking with me through every twist and turn. I can’t wait to see what stories we create together in 2025.

Happy holidays, and may your year ahead be full of love, light, and maybe a cozy orc/elf romance to keep you warm.

Peace,
Chloe

Adventures in Omegaverse

Greetings from the Multiverse!

It’s been a while, babes.

I’m going to start this off short, and then go into some background on what the heck I’ve been up to. If you don’t want to read the rest, this entire thing is about the fact that I’ve been steadily building an omegaverse pen name for the past year—and I’m finally linking it up with Chloe Parker. If you want to check out my growing omegaverse, head on over to my page for London Lennox.

I recommend starting with Pawn :)

Now, how the hell did we get here?

I’ve been fairly buttoned up about it, but I experienced a mental health crisis at the beginning of this year, starting sometime last summer. As with most mental health crises, I didn’t realize I was sick until I was really, really sick—but by the time I acknowledged it, I was in deep. I was doubting everything about the career I’d chosen, I felt like I’d made too many mistakes, like my life was over…

…and in came this idea to write an omegaverse novel.

Well, some other stuff happened too. I got on effective antidepressants for the first time. I got sober. I started meditating and going to therapy and actually embracing pole fit and yoga. I had a psychological glow-up, so to speak.

During the time I worked on myself, I needed to get away from Chloe, away from social media—and London Lennox was my vehicle for making that happen. I wrote the first three Inkverse books in a rush of pure adrenaline, and then I wrote a couple standalones. Then I wrote Pawn, which is now the beginning of my longest-running series of all time.

I debated on if I wanted to share this pen name with you all, and I decided in the end that it felt right. Pawn is the story of Aisling: a kickass omega who isn’t unlike some of my other favorite heroines I’ve written. She’s got the savvy of Penn from Veiled in Shadow, the stubbornness of Ella from Warlord and the Waif, the pure willpower of Fiona from Celestial Sins, and the toughness of Tilda from Taken by the Lycanthrope. I dearly love Aisling’s pack (especially Luka and Rook) and the more I sat with this little family, the more I realized I needed to share them with those of you who have been with me from the beginning.

You’ll also notice my catalogue is seeing some changes; I’m refining Chloe Parker to mostly include only books in the Alpha Worlds universe.

There’s more coming from Chloe! And more coming from London, too, and maybe even a dissertation at some point in the future. I’ve got witches and warlords and all kinds of fun creatures floating around in my head…and I think 2025 is really going to be a fabulous year for my romance novels.

TL;DR: London Lennox is my omegaverse pen name and I’d love for you to read! Big changes coming to my catalogue, so stay tuned to my newsletter!

All that being said, I’m so glad you’re sticking with me and I hope you absolutely love diving into the world of the Great Mutation!

Peace,

Chloe