Lillian Perth walks away from everything. Music, homesteading, the hand-painted sign business that was definitely her life's one true calling… After giving up on college, she heads to the monster city of Embervein, a pink slime in search of a new dream. When a crazy old lady ready to travel the world offers her ownership of a failing candy store, how can she say no?
One tiny problem: Lils can eat candy with the best of 'em, but she hasn’t a clue about how it's made. With the dubious help of an uptight naga and an easygoing human, can Lils elevate Sweet Fang into a shop worthy of Embervein’s most elite confectionery tastes? Or will she abandon the shop - and her new friends - like she's abandoned everything else in her life?
Lollipop Monster Shop is a modern cozy fantasy novella about found family and trying new things… even if you don’t usually stick with them.
Coyote JM Edwards is a lifelong storyteller and aspiring author. Fascinated by emotion, Coyote seeks to bring a sense of depth and honesty to her work as she explores the stories of non-human people. Her books tackle her favorite topics such as found family, committed platonic relationships, and what it means to trust in others. She walks with a cane, enjoys copious amounts of sushi, and spends her nights preparing tabletop games for her friends. When she writes, it’s in bed with a tabby cat on one side and a Labrador on the other.