Austin Chant is a queer, trans writer crafting romance and speculative fiction. His work delves into the complexities of love and relationships within the LGBTQIA+ community, reflecting his lived experiences and unique perspective. Chant's writing is often characterized by its raw honesty and insightful exploration of character, offering readers a deeply emotional and resonant reading experience.
A queer, transgender retelling of Peter Pan in which Pan returns to Neverland after a decade of growing up in the real world - only to be entangled in its youthful violence and a fraught, sensual relationship with his old enemy, Captain Hook.
After graduation, Kieran expected to go straight into a career of flipping burgers-only to be offered the internship of his dreams at a political campaign. But the pressure of being an out trans man in the workplace quickly sucks the joy out of things, as does Seth, the humorless campaign strategist who watches his every move. Soon, the only upside to the job is that Seth has a painful crush on their painfully straight boss, and Kieran has a front row seat to the drama. But when Seth proves to be as respectful and supportive as he is prickly, Kieran develops an awkward crush of his own-one which Seth is far too prim and proper to ever reciprocate.
The story revolves around Cecily, an unconventional witch determined to resurrect her lover, Caroline, who has died. Armed with a clockwork heart that once belonged to Caroline, Cecily's resurrection spell is nearing completion and intensifying in power. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the defiance of natural laws as Cecily navigates the challenges of bringing Caroline back to life.