This year can’t be over fast enough, I swear. It’s been 365 days of shit and medical problems. *scream*

For the next few days, you can get the first two books in the OatL series (as well as dozens of other books) for only $.99! If you snag your copies today, you'll have time to catch up on the series before book three drops in January! www.mnbennet.com/pride-promo

Thank you to whoever nominated The Orchid and the Lion for the Indie Ink Awards! I’m hopeful that this year @raincorbyn.bsky.social can win with me for their amazing narration and @ardentgrove.bsky.social can get recognition for the glorious cover she did for the rerelease.

You still have a couple more days to get in on this! Leave a comment on this post or the OG post if you want to get one of the ARC copies of book three of the Orchid and the Lion series!

I've decided to do ARC copies of The Dahlia and the Wizard! Comment here (and on the posts on IG and Bsky) for up to 3 chances to be picked as one of 5 lucky people who'll receive an ARC of the 3rd book in the OatL series the 1st week of December, nearly two months before its release on 1/27/26!

I've decided to do ARC copies of The Dahlia and the Wizard! Comment here (and on the posts on IG and Bsky) for up to 3 chances to be picked as one of 5 lucky people who'll receive an ARC of the 3rd book in the OatL series the 1st week of December, nearly two months before its release on 1/27/26!

I’m back! And while I have some sad news (book three of the OatL series is coming out in January instead of this month), I have some good news, too! I might be opening up a few ARC slots, so watch for an announcement on that next week!

BOOK REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hargrave writes from the heart... and this novella made me REALLY excited for Book Three in this series! If you're looking for short, sweet & spicy, grab a copy of Leo Rising by @ghargravewrites.bsky.social

I’m finally emerging from my burnout, and I beat a video game I first started two years ago.

It’s release day for Leo Rising, a brand-new OatL universe novella. It’s hard being a rising star, especially when your partners are bitter exes. Can Laith accept his place on top at the brothel? And can Dorian and Sabri let go of the animosity between them for the sake of the man they both love?

This releases tomorrow!!!

Be loud. Complain. Silence or blackout isn't an answer to censorship. Stay quiet when they want to mute you ? That's called compliance. Support NSFW artists, share their voices, add yours to theirs. Draw, share, be more active than ever. I know time's hard but that's when we need to shout the most.

4 days before this drops!

In just a little over a week, Leo Rising is out in paperback and e-book, as well as on Kindle Unlimited for a limited time! Preorder your copy today!

I'm so freaking excited to host this panel. Less than a month before I get to hang out with some amazing authors to talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts: queer desire, intimacy, and expressions of love in fiction. Grab your tickets for the virtual con today!

THIS ANTHOLOGY IS OUT TODAY!!! remnantsofrelics.carrd.co Y’all really need to snag a copy. The stories and poems in this project are glorious, and I’m so damn proud to have edited the collection.

This book is out in 20 days!!!! If you love Laith, want more Sabri, long to see a healthier Dorian, missed Kenny, and want to see a little bit of Travis lore drop, you should go preorder it! It's short and fun and sexy!

There's a few more days to get in on this deal. If you're curious how this all works, here's some more info. At 1/2 off, you're paying $0.01/word, which is an absolute steal for an editor and formatter. If you book and pay the deposit before 9/1, I'll throw in the formatting for free (normally $50)!

Speaking of, @ghargravewrites.bsky.social is looking for clients this year! Grab your spot and help an indie author/editor pay their bills! He's affordable and will whip your book into shape through line, developmemtal editing, or both!

OUT TODAY! Power. Obsession. The terrible price of survival. Desdemona and Lucian have my entire heart, and you can dive into the first act of their story now! a.co/d/cpPSjpE

No, authors aren't burnt out because "writing without AI is slow" We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive

Online age verification is not like "showing ID to buy alcohol" because a) the liquor store doesn't get to scan your ID and store a digital copy of it forever in a database that will inevitably get hacked b) you don't have to show ID to go to the library because they have cocktail recipe books

There's still *LOADS* of time to take advantage of this deal. And you'll be supporting a disabled queer creative and getting a superb manuscript edit in exchange. And remember that I also offer formatting now, so you can get a package deal!

Another snippet from the upcoming Laith novella, releasing 9/23 in e-book and paperback, as well as on KU for a limited time!

As Laith navigates the tricky relationship dynamic of dating bitter rivals, he also has to come to terms with his own success. Will a star rise, or will Laith relegate himself to the shadows? And will the two people he loves most force him to make a devastating choice? mybook.to/LeoRisingNov...

There's still *LOADS* of time to take advantage of this deal. And you'll be supporting a disabled queer creative and getting a superb manuscript edit in exchange. And remember that I also offer formatting now, so you can get a package deal!

Pre-orders for the e-book and paperback of Leo Rising should be going live soon! Like, over the weekend soon!

This is how the gods intended paperwork to be done.

For the rest of August, when you book an edit with me, you'll get 50% off the normal price! I have slots available from October to the end of 2025 and all of 2026. Get an incredible edit at a hell of a deal! DM me or email [email protected] to discuss the details of your manuscript!

For the rest of August, when you book an edit with me, you'll get 50% off the normal price! I have slots available from October to the end of 2025 and all of 2026. Get an incredible edit at a hell of a deal! DM me or email [email protected] to discuss the details of your manuscript!

Christians and white men have been experiencing their privilege and influence waning and many are convinced that's equivalent to discrimination.

There's a definite progression in the work I've put out that shows the growth I've made as an author in just the last 5 years. And that's ON TOP of all the work I put into it for nearly 30 years *before* I published a single book. There's no mystical writing fairy that makes people good at this. 🧵

I'm seeing a lot of authors complain about their "editors" using AI to edit their manuscripts. I want to remind y'all that I have never and will never do that. When you hire me, you get a real human doing 100% of the work--and for cheaper than you'd pay for an "editor" who relies on Grammarly.

Today's #IndieAuthor for #IndieAugust is @ghargravewrites.bsky.social ! I can't wait to read The Orchid and the Lion, a MM sci-fi erotic romance featuring a trans man. Dorian thinks love makes people stupid, until he has to train Laith as a new sub in the space station brothel where they work.

Despite not normally being good at learning languages, Laith's been doing pretty well with the Arabic that Sabri's been teaching him. I have such a soft spot for "I love you, so I'm learning your native language," and Laith is absolutely the type of guy who would do that.

You can add Leo Rising to your GoodReads now! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

Laith is trying to keep his partners' bitter rivalry in check, but Dorian and Sabri aren't making it easy. When their boss asks Laith and Sabri to do a performance on-stage at the brothel, tempers will rise, divas will clash, and maybe--just maybe--a star will rise... Releases September 23!

One of my very favorite humans has a book out today, and it's a sapphic Medusa retelling, and you should go get a copy ASAP!

If you're on Threads, I wrote some thoughts that came about because of my fears about gay marriage being under fire AGAIN. If you're not, the TLDR is: We saw this coming; shit's real bad; we still can't give up hope. Keep fighting. We'll get through this. www.threads.com/@gabrielharg...

You. Are. Not. REQUIRED! TO READ A DAMN THING! You do not have to do this "Oh your favorite band is ___? Name three songs-" bullshittery! I love some classic scifi but let's be SO FOR REAL There are MANY amazing scifi writers of different eras, genders, races. Read what interests you!

I've been in Minneapolis for almost a year now, and I've been *busy* in that time. Here are some of the projects I've edited this year, all of which feature queer characters.

Prepare yourselves for Dorian and Laith Autumn! On 9/23, a brand-new OatL novella comes out! Leo Rising sees Laith coming to grips with his fame...and with the realities of dating bitter rivals. (1/2)

Something cool's coming next Thursday... (or a little earlier if you're on my newsletter) 👁️👁️ #booksky

I'm also still looking to book clients for the rest of the year. Your book baby deserves to look and be its best when it gets published. Let me help you get it ready for the world to love.

What if we kissed in the middle of a crowded space station marketplace even though we're both denying our desire for each other? What if we fell for each other despite swearing this was just a "work thing"? What if the world crashed down around us, but we were still there? What then? 👉👈

As per usual, I completely forgot about one of my character's birthdays. LOL! In honor of Laith Ritter's belated August 1st birthday, I present two of my favorite "Laith is a slut" jokes from the upcoming novella and full-length novel in the series.

I really recommend Gabriel. He is a sensitive editor with a strong grasp of the elements needed to make your book shine. It is more than just checking, spelling and punctuation, it’s grasping the nuances and sensitivities of your story.

Now you can get your book edited and formatted in the same place! If you're interested in just one or the other, that's perfectly okay, too, so get in touch with me about editing and/or formatting your manuscript today! DM me here or email me!

Don't let fear of the cost stop you from booking an amazing editor. I offer discounts and payment plans because I know that none of us is doing well financially. Everyone deserves to have a manuscript they're happy with, and I want to help you achieve that. Message me today!