Category: Writing & Storytelling

  • Foundlings A to Z: Cozy Queer Magic, Characters, and Worldbuilding

    Hello, Wildlings!

    It’s that time of year again — the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is back, and Noon & Wilder is joining in for another round of alphabet‑powered fun. If you’re new here, the A to Z Challenge is a month‑long blogging adventure where creators post every day in April (except Sundays), following the alphabet from A to Z.

    This year, I’m bringing you something close to my heart:

    Foundlings A to Z

    Cozy queer magic. Characters you love. Worldbuilding that feels like home.

    Throughout April, I’ll be sharing bite‑sized glimpses into the world of The Foundlings — the series that started with Caden and continues to grow in ways that surprise even me. Expect:

    • character spotlights
    • lore and behind‑the‑scenes tidbits
    • queer magic and found‑family themes
    • cozy worldbuilding details
    • little secrets and story threads you might not know yet

    Think of it as a warm, welcoming tour through the heart of the series — one letter at a time.

    Whether you’re a longtime reader or brand new to Noon & Wilder, I hope these posts bring you joy, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. That’s what the Foundlings are all about.

    If you’re participating in A to Z too, let me know — I’d love to visit your blog and cheer you on.

    Here’s to a month of creativity, connection, and cozy queer magic. Let’s do this, Wildlings.

    – Noony

    We’ll also be doing this as a group over at Writer Zen Garden. We’re not done with the site redesign there, but we’re writing away happily and hope you’ll stop by. Our theme is the A to Z of Creative Practice.

  • Kickstarter is 78% of the way there!

    Oh my gosh, Dear Reader, I am SO excited! We are 78% of the way to being funded for the Kickstarter, and it’s Day 5. We have 30 days to fund the project, and if we don’t fund it, it won’t materialize. I’m so pleased that readers are supporting this project! Thank you!

    “Bird in the Hand”

    I love our little story that’s in this anthology. “Bird in the Hand” was fun to write, and came together quickly.

    Silas Brooks has a secret. All summer, he couldn’t get Knox Kramer out of his mind. Now, as they return after summer break, does he risk making a move? Knox is Mr. Popular and Silas is a member of the nerd squad. Not to mention, he’s a crow shifter and Knox is a raven. The biggest problem? He doesn’t know if Knox even likes him that way.

    We had fun playing with tropes, and can’t wait for you to check it out.

    What’s your favorite trope, Dear Reader?