I got MEME-SPIRATION!

H.L. Burke, Author

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Meme-Spiration

Dating the Supervillain's Daughter was NOT what I planned to write next.

After finishing Escaping with a Supervillain, my intention was to jump into Game, Set, Match, the planned third book in the Oliver/Ruby/Curran YA Superhero series.

That plot was still fighting, me though, so I was also playing around with some other superhero romance concepts like a secret baby with a supervillain story and a co-worker romance where a hero-fan doesn't realize the shy new IT guy who she has friend-zoned is also the cool vigilante she's been crushing on.

Both are still great concepts, and I might return to them, but then a writer friend sent me this meme (screenshotted but you can click on it for the video):

The idea became a story so so fast in my brain that I was writing the first draft within a couple of days of getting this meme sent to me.

I finished the book at the beginning of the month, and I'm already working with a cover designer and am seeking for beta readers (who read the book to give input/help me find plotholes/tell me what they think) now and ARC readers (who get an early but finished copy for review purposes) soon.

If you are interested in beta-reading the book, reply to this email and let me know (ARC sign up form will be out later).

Oh, and most of it is still posted on my Substack for paid subscribers to have early access (you can subscribe for a $1 a month!).

If you're excited about this one, you can sign up HERE to be an ARC reader or part of the launch or cover reveal team (or a mix of all of the above).

And now some fun books...

LAUNCHES 4/24/26

Realm-Award-winning author Elisabeth Aimee Brown returns with a no-spice reimagining of King Thrushbeard, perfect for readers who like both whimsy and comedy in their mutually-annoyed-strangers-to-lovers romance.

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FREE STORY!

Lady Margot dreams of baking, but her mother won’t allow her anywhere near a kitchen. So Margot sneaks out for lessons with a local baker, knowing full well that if her mother learns the truth, her entire future is on the line.

FREE STORY HERE

Submission Call:

If you've been thinking about submitting to the Self-Help & Other Fantasies Anthology, there is still time! Submissions will be accepted until Midnight on July 31st.

Be a part of a new fantasy short story anthology under the Fellowship of Fantasy Banner with a theme of “Fantastical Self-Help and Self-Improvement.”

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Cozy Paranormal Mystery

Moira Gallagher has been conversing with ghosts since she was five. Now as an adult, she’s finally putting that ability to good use.

A cozy Mystery featuring 3 Irish sisters and ghosts of both the friendly and non-friendly variety.

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Discover the Gallagher Girls Mystery Series

Want in on some FREE giveaways and Author Q&As? (I’m one of the authors!) Realm Makers is hosting a Spring Book Fest April 23-25. Come join the fun! I've grabbed a slot FRIDAY, April 24th at 8:30pm Eastern.

I'm so happy that The Supervillain's Bodyguard is a Readers' Choice Finalist. If you read and enjoyed it, consider joining to give it a vote (you can vote at the free tier, though there are paid subscription options with other benefits.).

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KICKSTARTER: Elves & Legends

Love deluxe special editions? What about cozy romantasy fairytales with slow burn like Ever After, love like Princess Bride, & found family like Guardians of the Galaxy? Check out this Kickstarter:

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The Realm

Awards Semi-Finalists are official, and DOSA Files, Volume III had TWO stories included:

Sparked by H.L. Burke (me!!!)

Monsters by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, narrated by Rena Gail (it was in audio)

Want to check them out? The collection is available in ebook, audio, and paperback!

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