Before Delia, Part 1: The Revolution, the fourth story in my queer, polyamorous erotic romance Steampunk series, The Ockham Steam-Works Laboratory Chronicles is now available for pre-order! This is the first new, not-previously-published story in the series since I revived the series this year.
Release day is May 1st, also known as May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, which is a fitting release day for a revolution-themed story. Besides the Third-Wave Revolution of my series world, Edward faces a struggle as to his sexual identity. May 1, 2026, is also a day of action in the United States. Demonstrations and strikes will support the demand to prioritize workers over billionaires. This includes no school, no work, and no shopping. If you want to purchase Before Delia, Part 1: The Revolution, please do so by pre-ordering or purchasing after May 1st. Thank you!
Of course, there is an awesome cover:
Release day is May 1, 2026 (May Day)!
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The Blurb
In the throes of the Third-Wave Industrial Revolution, Edward Ockham finds himself in the most unlikely of places — a woman’s embrace. All the while dreaming of a handsome foot soldier.
With a rag-tag band of revolutionaries, his best mate, and a borrowed pistol, university student Edward Ockham has just enough courage to overthrow the hegemony of the bankers. In the aftermath, he’s somewhat overwhelmed by societal reconstruction, and utterly unprepared for the attraction he feels toward a comrade in arms.
A new life with his best mate Euphronia in post-revolutionary Newcastle beckons. But what about his new beau Gregory in London? Edward and Gregory not only explore a sensual connection, they share an intellectual affinity.
But revolution has its victors and its vanquished, and often the losers will seek to devastate a dream.
Before Delia, Part 1: The Revolution is a moody erotic prequel of queer-awakening with romantic elements, but without the resolution of a romance. The 10,000-word novelette is the fourth story in The Ockham Steam-Works Laboratory Chronicles, a queer, polyamorous, Steampunk erotic romance series of nine short stories set in an alternate Victorian world meant to be read in order.
Note: A happily-for-now romance resolution appears in the next story, Before Delia, Part 2: The Partnership.
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Happy Revolutionary Reading!