My name is Z.M. Celestaire, and I’m the one behind @artcoffeecats. I’m an author and illustrator. I publish my own novels that center around queer characters, unique fantasy settings, and strong relationships with mental health themes involved. I don’t like dark fantasy but I’m not afraid to hit ’em where it hurts during the height of the plot.
My published works so far includes my most recent novel, Call Forth the Moonlight, and The Heartwood Trilogy, which came out in September 2023, January 2024, and June 2024. The Heartwood Trilogy is for sale at a number of Twin Cities bookstores.
I have been featured in MPR alongside such giants as Abby Jimenez and Jenna Miller. I have done readings at Comma, MiniCon, and Dream Haven Books to promote my work and have a strong following in Minnesota thanks to appearing several times in Twin Cities Pride’s Queer Writes Book Fair.
So far in 2025, some of my big appearances will include The Book Fair for Grownups hosted by Indeed Brew Co, the Blood & Bone Ball in Iowa, and Fables & Flame in Bloomington MN. I have also been featured at a number of panels throughout the Twin Cities and have taken part in book fairs hosted by Open Book at the Minneapolis International Airport.
Latest news
- Website Excitement and stuffHey everyone! There’s been a lot of excitement stirring for Call Forth the Moonlight lately. Lots of people are picking up ARCs at BookSirens and BookSprout. The preorder campaign has also started here on this website. I’m also relaunching my newsletter, though I realize this might serve as much of the same purpose as using… Read more: Website Excitement and stuff
Stuff about my published works
Call Forth the Moonlight
Did you know that you can order this queer ecopunk fantasy right here on the site?
The Heartwood Trilogy
Love binds the wounds that hate created.
Armed with a sword and his trauma from the Folk of Lilydale, Andrew Vidasche stumbles into half-Fae Micah’s enchanted world, beginning their spellbinding saga. The Heartwood Trilogy follows the pair as they grapple with dangerous Folk, the challenges of blending their worlds, and healing from the scars Fae magic has left behind.
The Heartwood Trilogy is on Itch.io!
Contact Me
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