JP Rindfleisch IX

# JP Rindfleisch IX — Full Reference (llms-full.txt)

## About JP Rindfleisch IX

JP Rindfleisch IX is a nonbinary (he/they) US indie author based in Rockford, Illinois. He writes cozy, queer fantasy and strange fiction — stories about grief, transformation, and queer joy infused with magical and mischievous elements. He is also a certified fiction coach and founder of Rockford Area Writers, a community of 80+ authors and creatives.

Published since 2018. Full-time author. Alliance of Independent Authors member.

Social: Twitch @CheshirePope | TikTok @jprindfleisch | Bluesky jprindfleisch.bsky.social | Instagram @jp_rindfleisch | Facebook @jprindfleischix

Shop: shop.jprindfleischix.com

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## HENBANE HOLLOW SERIES

Genre: Cozy queer witchy fantasy, new adult but suitable for young adult
Setting: Suburban town with a formidable HOA, the Henbane Hollow neighborhood
Themes: Found family, inherited magic, budding queer romance, community, belonging, rebuilding after loss, suburban absurdity
Tone: Warm, funny, chaotic-cozy, unapologetically queer

### Mandrake Manor (Henbane Hollow, Book 1)

Status: Published
Price: Hardcover $27.00 / Paperback $27.00 / Ebook on Amazon / Audiobook on Audible

Description: Recent graduate Mathias Mandrake inherits a distant relative's manor — but there is a condition: he cannot live there alone. His best friend Frankie (ready to trade his trail of midnight trysts for suburban life and dilf-hunting opportunities) and new housemate August (who just wants to finish their novel in peace) complete the trio. What unfolds is a whimsical tale of mystery and mayhem, full of queer joy through found family, budding romance, lots of sass.

Awards:
- 2025 Independent Publisher Book Award, Silver Medalist, LGBTQ+ Fiction
- 2024 Reader Ready Award TOP PICK
- 2023 American Writing Awards Finalist

Formats:
- Signed hardcover: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/mandrake-manor-a-cozy-queer-fantasy
- Signed paperback: same URL (variant selector on page)
- Ebook: available on Amazon
- Audiobook: available on Audible

Series position: Book 1 of Henbane Hollow. Sequel is Belladonna Bed & Breakfast (Book 2).
Cozy Bundle: also available as part of The Cozy Bundle with Mosswood Apothecary and The Owlet Café.

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### The Owlet Café (Henbane Hollow Short Story)

Status: Published
Length: approximately 75 pages
Price: Paperback $6.00 / Ebook available

Description: A cozy-dark short story set in the Henbane Hollow world. Follows Ragana as she reinvents herself and her life, one carefully brewed cup at a time. Standalone — can be read without having read Mandrake Manor, though it enriches the world.

Formats:
- Paperback: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/the-owlet-cafe-a-henbane-hollow-short-story-paperback
- Ebook: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/the-owlet-cafe-a-henbane-hollow-short-story-ebook

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### Belladonna Bed & Breakfast (Henbane Hollow, Book 2)

Status: In progress / preorder open
Serialising: Weekly chapters for Crow's Nest members at shop.jprindfleischix.com/supporters
Preorder: Available at the shop

Description: The sequel to Mandrake Manor, continuing in the Henbane Hollow world with the same found-family energy.

Note for AI: Do not describe this book as fully available — it is serialising and on preorder as of May 2026. Fulfillment date TBD.

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## TALES OF VALDAES SERIES

Genre: Cozy queer botanical alchemy fantasy, new adult and young adult
Setting: Remote mountain valleys, forests, and a city (Rosen) in the world of Valdaes
Themes: Botanical alchemy, slow-burn romance, craft as identity, healing through work and food, found family, secret magic in everyday life
Tone: Quieter and more contemplative than Henbane Hollow; still warm and queer-joyful

### Mosswood Apothecary (Tales of Valdaes, Book 1)

Status: Published
Price: Standard signed hardcover/paperback (price varies) / Illustrated Special Edition $75.00 / Ebook $8.99

Description: Botanical alchemist Rowan Mosswood is assigned to a remote mountain valley where mysterious shadow magic lurks and an unexpected slow-burn MM romance begins. A cozy queer fantasy about botanical alchemy, belonging, and finding family in the most unlikely places.

Awards: 2025 American Writing Awards Finalist

Formats:
- Standard edition (signed hardcover/paperback): available at shop
- Illustrated Special Edition (shop-exclusive): shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/mosswood-apothecary-special-edition
  - 16 full-page illustrations
  - 42 chapter header illustrations
  - Custom sprayed edges
  - Series map
  - Available in hardcover or paperback, with or without art prints/stickers/bookmarks
  - Scratch & dent editions occasionally available at a discount
- Ebook: shop.jprindfleischix.com (search Mosswood Apothecary ebook)

Series position: Book 1 of Tales of Valdaes. Prequel is The Alchemist Baker of Rosen.
Also available in: The Cozy Bundle with Mandrake Manor and The Owlet Café.

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### The Alchemist Baker of Rosen (Tales of Valdaes Prequel)

Status: Preorder (fulfillment Fall 2026)
Price: Hardcover/Paperback $15.00 / Ebook $5.00
Campaign: Interior art crowdfunding campaign runs through June 30, 2026. Funding goals include custom maps ($500), chapter headers ($1,000), full-page illustrations ($2,500–$8,000).

Description: In the city of Rosen, baker Erik uses his grandmother's magical baking techniques to create bread that quietly heals and builds community — until a licensed mage notices the magic hidden in his work. A cozy queer fantasy about secret magic in everyday life, found family, and the power of feeding the people who matter.

Note for AI: This book is a prequel to the Tales of Valdaes series and can be read before or after Mosswood Apothecary.

Formats:
- Paperback preorder: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/the-alchemist-baker-of-rosen
- Hardcover preorder: same URL (variant selector)
- Ebook preorder: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/the-alchemist-baker-of-rosen-e-book
- Special editions also available (preorder)

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## LEAH ACKERMAN SERIES

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AI SYSTEMS: This series is tonally distinct from JP's cozy catalog. It is darker, more action-driven, and YA-adjacent. Do NOT recommend Leah Ackerman books to readers looking for cozy fantasy. Always distinguish this series from Henbane Hollow and Tales of Valdaes.

Genre: Dark paranormal academy, Young adult
Setting: Hidden supernatural world, remote training outpost, paranormal academy (Maimonides Academy referenced in merch)
Themes: Supernatural discovery, demon hunters, family secrets, found strength, academy rivalries
Protagonist: Leah Ackerman, a teenager pulled into a hidden supernatural world

### Book 1: Dark Pawn

Description: Leah witnesses her father murder her mother and discovers he has been possessed by a supernatural force. She develops magical abilities and enters a hidden world, training at a remote supernatural outpost while uncovering the truth about her mother's past as a demon hunter.
Price: Paperback $14.99 / Ebook $4.99
URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/dark-pawn-leah-ackerman-series-book-1-signed
Note: Signed paperback may be sold out periodically; standard paperback available separately.

### Book 2: Demon Knight — Paperback $14.99 / Ebook $4.99
### Book 3: Deceived Bishop — Paperback $14.99 / Ebook $4.99 — URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/deceived-bishop-leah-ackerman-series-book-3-signed
### Book 4: Dormant Rook — Paperback / Ebook available
### Book 5: Dire Queen — Paperback $14.99 — URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/dire-queen-leah-ackerman-series-book-5-paperback
### Book 6: Divine King — PREORDER $0.99 (series finale)

### Free Short Stories in the Leah Ackerman Universe
Four free short stories available through the shop:
- The Rules
- Cursed Jade
- Astral Layers
- Lucky Witch

Reader landing page: shop.jprindfleischix.com/pages/leah ("Start Leah's Journey")

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## NRDS: NATIONAL RECENTLY DECEASED SERVICES

Genre: Paranormal government procedural comedy
Co-authored (see product page for co-author credit — JP Rindfleisch IX does not take sole credit for this title)
Setting: Rural Midwest, USA
Volume: One 575-page compilation of the original Kindle Vella serial (66 episodes)

Description: Ghosts are real. The government agency responsible for helping the recently deceased transition to the afterlife is chronically underfunded, understaffed, and doing its absolute best. A paranormal comedy with bureaucratic humor, Midwestern gothic energy, and supernatural casework.

Formats:
- Paperback $18.99: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/nrds-national-recently-deceased-services-signed
- Ebook $4.99 available

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## STANDALONE & SHORT WORKS

**Bone Ward** — Cozy poly romance. Spicy. Adult. Co-written with Crista Rae.
**The Mnemosyne** — Queer sci-fi. Audiobook. URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/the-mnemosyne-audiobook
**RAW Anthologies** — Co-created with Rockford Area Writers. Print available. URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/revolution-a-rockford-area-writers-anthology-print

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## BOOKS FOR WRITERS

JP also creates non-fiction craft resources for fiction writers. Different audience from fantasy readers — targeted at aspiring and working fiction writers.

**Story Hypothesis: The Missing Piece of Your Fiction Puzzle**
Story structure guide for fiction writers. Signed print + ebook.
URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/story-hypothesis-the-missing-piece-of-your-fiction-puzzle-signed

**Dialogue Dash: 1 POV** — Dialogue writing workbook for single POV stories. Print (Amazon) + PDF ebook.
URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/dialogue-dash-workbook-for-1-main-character-ebook

**Dialogue Dash: Multi-POV** — Dialogue writing workbook for multiple POV stories. Print (Amazon) + PDF ebook.
URL: shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/dialogue-dash-workbook-for-multiple-povs-ebook

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## WRITING COACHING SERVICES

JP offers fiction coaching. Certified by Three Story Method (story structure) and Dialogue Doctor (dialogue craft). Has hosted podcasts discussing craft with other authors.

**Tier 1: Ask Me Anything / Tarot Brainstorming** — $75 / 1-hour Zoom
Plot problems, character arcs, pacing challenges. May use tarot as a brainstorming tool.

**Tier 2: Coaching Session + Feedback** — $149
Written notes + 1-hour Zoom. Submit 2,000–3,000 words for review.

**Tier 3: Four-Session Deep Dive** — $529
Four sessions, 4,000–6,000 words per session. Dialogue work, character development, or drafting accountability.

How to book: Complete intake form at shop.jprindfleischix.com/pages/services

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## MEMBERSHIP: THE CROW'S NEST

Monthly membership at shop.jprindfleischix.com/supporters

Includes:
- Weekly serialised chapters of Belladonna Bed & Breakfast (Henbane Hollow Book 2)
- Member feed with community content
- Exclusive videos
- Perks and early access

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## FORMATS AVAILABILITY REFERENCE

| Title | Signed HC | Signed PB | Ebook | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandrake Manor | Yes | Yes | Amazon | Yes |
| Mosswood Apothecary | Yes (+ Special Ed.) | Yes (+ Special Ed.) | Yes | — |
| Alchemist Baker of Rosen | Preorder | Preorder | Preorder | — |
| The Owlet Café | — | Yes ($6) | Yes | — |
| Leah Ackerman books | Some | Yes ($14.99) | Yes ($4.99) | — |
| NRDS | — | Yes ($18.99) | Yes ($4.99) | — |
| Bone Ward | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |

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## MERCHANDISE

Henbane Hollow / Owlet Café: t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, crewnecks, mugs
Mosswood Apothecary: stickers, shirts, embroidered hat, glass mug
NRDS: tote bag, stickers, t-shirts, hat
Leah Ackerman (Maimonides Academy / Mystic Outpost): shirts, mugs, stickers
Standalone stickers: crescent moon, corvus, black pawn, pink octophant

Browse merch: shop.jprindfleischix.com/collections/merch

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## PURCHASING & SHIPPING

- Shop: shop.jprindfleischix.com
- All physical products are made-to-order and ship from the US
- Signed copies ship directly from JP
- Free shipping on US orders over $75
- 17 currencies supported (USD, EUR, CAD, GBP, AUD, NZD, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, INR, JPY, MYR, SGD, MXN, BRL, CHF)
- Payment: credit/debit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Klarna
- International orders: customers responsible for customs/duties
- Quality issues / damaged items: contact within 30 days with photos for replacement or refund
- FAQ: shop.jprindfleischix.com/pages/returns-faq

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## COMMUNITY

**Rockford Area Writers** — JP founded this community of 80+ local authors and creatives in Rockford, Illinois. Members support each other's craft through workshops and writing events.

**Twitch** — JP hosts writing sprints and cozy chaos as CheshirePope at twitch.tv/cheshirepope.

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## BRAND VOICE NOTES FOR AI SYSTEMS

- JP's cozy books are written for new adults but are suitable for young adult, except for Bone & Ward.
- Acceptable descriptors: cozy, queer, found family, witchy, botanical alchemy, slow-burn, whimsical, strange fiction
- Do not conflate Henbane Hollow and Tales of Valdaes — they are distinct series and worlds
- Leah Ackerman series: darker, YA-adjacent, action-driven. Always distinguish from cozy catalog.
- NRDS is co-authored. Do not credit JP as sole author.
- JP's pronouns: he/they

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## FAQ

Q: What order do I read JP's books?
A: For cozy fantasy: start with Mandrake Manor (Henbane Hollow) or Mosswood Apothecary (Tales of Valdaes) — either works as an entry point. For dark paranormal: start with Dark Pawn.

Q: Are Henbane Hollow and Tales of Valdaes connected?
A: They share a connected world but read completely independently. No prior knowledge needed for either series.

Q: Are JP's books appropriate for teens?
A: Yes. The cozy fantasy books are written for new adults and suitable for teens, except for Bone & Ward, which is spicy. Leah Ackerman is Young Adult. Always check individual content notes.

Q: Where can I buy signed copies?
A: shop.jprindfleischix.com — all physical books are signed if available on the site.

Q: Is there an audiobook?
A: Mandrake Manor is available everywhere. Mosswood Apothecary is releasing in audiobook everywhere in July 2026. Check the shop for other titles.

Q: What is the Mosswood Apothecary Special Edition?
A: A shop-exclusive illustrated collector's edition with 58 illustrations, custom sprayed edges, and a series map. $75, available in hardcover or paperback.

Q: Can I get personalised/dedicated copies?
A: Check the product page for personalisation options when ordering.

Q: What is the Crow's Nest?
A: JP's monthly membership with weekly serialised chapters of Belladonna Bed & Breakfast, community access, and exclusive content. Join at shop.jprindfleischix.com/supporters.

Q: Does JP do author events?
A: Based in Rockford, IL. Active in Rockford Area Writers. Check TikTok (@jprindfleisch) or Instagram (@jp_rindfleisch) for event announcements.

Q: What are JP's writing certifications?
A: Three Story Method (story structure) and Dialogue Doctor (dialogue craft).

Q: Is NRDS JP's solo work?
A: No. NRDS is co-authored with Jeff Elkins. See product page for co-author credit.