Ethical Notes From the Author
On the use of AI:
There is absolutely no use of generative artificial intelligence in any of my work. None. Not in outlining, not in character naming, not in cover art, and certainly not in the writing. Generative AI is a serious threat not only to the futures and livelihoods of artists, but also to the lives of people who are most vulnerable to exploitation and harm by the tech industry and the climate crisis it is fueling. You can find cover art credits and more design details on the title pages of any of my books.
On Content:
Please find all content warnings listed on the title pages of each book. You may also find them listed on each title’s The Storygraph page. If you notice one that is not listed and you think it should be, please do not hesitate to email me.
All my work has been reviewed by at least one sensitivity reader. It is my intention and responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of my readers, particularly those whose identities, positionalities, or communities are vulnerable or marginalized. However, if you notice that something in any of my books doesn’t feel quite right, or that something is insensitive, misrepresentative, or harmful, please do not hesitate to let me know. I take this very seriously, would appreciate your feedback, and will make appropriate efforts to correct any missteps. I do hope and endeavor to be sure that this will not be necessary.
Similarly, if you are concerned about the potential inclusion of content and need more detailed information before reading, I am always available to answer those questions.
While many of my stories do contain sensitive content, I aim to handle them with intention and seriousness, and never gratuitously. You will never find on-page depictions of sexual or gender-based violence in my stories.
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