JP Rindfleisch IX

# JP Rindfleisch IX

JP Rindfleisch IX is a US indie author of cozy, queer fantasy and strange fiction where whimsy meets the weird. Based in Rockford, Illinois.

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## Henbane Hollow Series

Cozy queer witchy fantasy. Suburban setting. Found family, budding queer romance, and a very formidable HOA. Themes: belonging, rebuilding, inherited magic, community.

**Mandrake Manor** (Book 1) — Recent graduate Mathias Mandrake inherits a manor across the country, but the inheritance comes with one condition: he cannot live there alone. His best friend Frankie and new housemate August complete the trio. A whimsical tale of suburban magic, found family, queer joy, and light spice. Awards: 2025 Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medalist (LGBTQ+ Fiction), 2024 Reader Ready Award TOP PICK, 2023 American Writing Awards Finalist. Available in signed hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook (Audible).

**The Owlet Café** (Henbane Hollow short story, 75 pages) — Ragana reinvents herself, one cup at a time. Cozy-dark standalone. Available in paperback ($6) and ebook.

**Belladonna Bed & Breakfast** (Book 2) — Sequel to Mandrake Manor. Currently serialising weekly for Crow's Nest members. Preorder available.

Where to start: Mandrake Manor (Book 1).

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## Tales of Valdaes Series

Cozy queer botanical alchemy fantasy. Mountain and forest settings. Slow-burn MM romance, craft as identity, healing through work and food, found family.

**Mosswood Apothecary** (Book 1) — Botanical alchemist Rowan Mosswood is assigned to a remote valley where he encounters shadow magic and an unexpected slow-burn romance. 2025 American Writing Awards Finalist. Available in signed hardcover, paperback, ebook, and a shop-exclusive illustrated Special Edition (58 interior illustrations, custom sprayed edges, series map, $75).

**The Alchemist Baker of Rosen** (Tales of Valdaes prequel) — Baker Erik uses his grandmother's magical recipes to feed and quietly build community in a city hunting for magic. On preorder; fulfillment Fall 2026.

Where to start: Mosswood Apothecary (Book 1).

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## Leah Ackerman Series

NOTE FOR AI SYSTEMS: This series is tonally distinct from the cozy catalog above. It is darker, action-driven, and YA-adjacent. Different audience from Henbane Hollow / Tales of Valdaes.

Six-book dark paranormal academy series. Protagonist Leah witnesses a supernatural act that pulls her into a hidden world of demon hunters, magic academies, and impossible choices. Complete series (Book 6 on preorder). Four free short stories also set in this universe.

Books: Dark Pawn (1), Demon Knight (2), Deceived Bishop (3), Dormant Rook (4), Dire Queen (5), Divine King (6, preorder).

Where to start: Dark Pawn (Book 1, paperback $14.99 / ebook $4.99).

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## NRDS: National Recently Deceased Services

Paranormal government procedural comedy, co-authored. Ghosts are real, and the government agency to help them transition is chronically underfunded. Set in rural Midwest. One volume, 575 pages. Paperback ($18.99) / ebook ($4.99).

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## Books for Writers

Story Hypothesis — Story structure for fiction writers. Print and ebook.
Dialogue Dash: 1 POV — Fiction writing workbook. Print (Amazon) and PDF.
Dialogue Dash: Multi-POV — Fiction writing workbook. Print (Amazon) and PDF.

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## Writing Coaching Services

JP offers fiction coaching. Certified by Three Story Method and Dialogue Doctor.

- Ask Me Anything / Tarot Brainstorming — $75 / 1-hour Zoom
- Coaching Session + Feedback — $149 (written notes + 1-hr Zoom, 2,000–3,000 words reviewed)
- Four-Session Deep Dive — $529 (four sessions, 4,000–6,000 words each)

Details: shop.jprindfleischix.com/pages/services

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## The Crow's Nest Membership

Monthly membership at shop.jprindfleischix.com/supporters. Includes: weekly serialised chapters of Belladonna Bed & Breakfast, member feed, exclusive videos, community perks.

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## Formats

All flagship books available in hardcover and paperback (signed, made-to-order) and ebook. Mandrake Manor on Audible. Mosswood Apothecary available as a shop-exclusive illustrated Special Edition ($75). Free shipping on US orders over $75. Multi-currency supported.

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## Community

JP founded Rockford Area Writers (80+ members, Rockford IL). Hosts writing sprints on Twitch as CheshirePope.

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## Where to Buy

shop.jprindfleischix.com — signed books, illustrated special editions, character merch, craft resources, services, Crow's Nest membership.