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G.D. Burkhead (who goes by either Gary or Dan, take your pick) published his first novel, The Black Lily, in August 2017, co-authored with his wife Mandy Burkhead. He's currently working on the sequel, The Fugitive Prince, as well as a solo fantasy novel, Original Sin.

He lives in Chattanooga, TN with his wife, their dog, and their three cats. When not working or writing, G.D. enjoys reading, playing video games, cosplaying, attending conventions, and generally nerding out.

You can find him on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram @Burkshelf.
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Shelf Life — Sweet Silius Island Honey is a Tasty Dollop of Adventure

I’m still stuck in my cozy media era, apparently. Given the state of, well, everything as I write this, it’s not hard to imagine why. Still, I didn’t really plan to read three comfy, cozy books in a row, it just sort of happened.

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