The Alchemist Baker of Rosen
A grandmother's old recipes.
A city on the hunt for magic.
And bread that makes things better.
Preorders are open.
Every purchase made on my website between now and April 30 2026 helps fund the artwork that will appear inside this book.
Quick Overview
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen was supposed to be a short story stretch goal for the Mosswood Apothecary kickstarter.
It didn’t stay short.
What started as a glimpse into Rosen’s history became a full novel about love, community, and the magic of creation.
Now it’s ready for preorder, and I’m inviting readers to help bring this edition to life.
FUNDING PROGRESS
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen
A grandmother's old recipes.
A city on the hunt for magic.
And bread that makes things better.
Erik never expected his grandmother's old baking secrets to change anything beyond keeping his neighbors fed. Working quietly in Master Garrick's shop, he uses hints of magic to stretch meager supplies, ever since the city's tension with refugees worsened. It's nothing grand, just a few prayers and simple etchings, but it's enough to ease hunger in Rosen's struggling harbor district.
When a licensed mage appears at the bakery door, Erik fears his careful balance is crumbling. But as word spreads about this miracle bread, he discovers something unexpected: a community beginning to form around his kitchen table. From Master Garrick's gruff protectiveness to young Theo's eager friendship. Erik finds himself building the very thing he thought he'd lost-a place to belong.
The old ways his grandmother taught him are stirring something deeper than simple heating sigils, and Erik must decide how much of himself he's willing to share.
Because sometimes the most powerful magic isn't about changing the world-it's about feeding the people who matter, one loaf at a time.
Cover art by Ever After Cover Design
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen - E-Book
A grandmother's old recipes.
A city on the hunt for magic.
And bread that makes things better.
Erik never expected his grandmother's old baking secrets to change anything beyond keeping his neighbors fed. Working quietly in Master Garrick's shop, he uses hints of magic to stretch meager supplies, ever since the city's tension with refugees worsened. It's nothing grand, just a few prayers and simple etchings, but it's enough to ease hunger in Rosen's struggling harbor district.
When a licensed mage appears at the bakery door, Erik fears his careful balance is crumbling. But as word spreads about this miracle bread, he discovers something unexpected: a community beginning to form around his kitchen table. From Master Garrick's gruff protectiveness to young Theo's eager friendship. Erik finds himself building the very thing he thought he'd lost-a place to belong.
The old ways his grandmother taught him are stirring something deeper than simple heating sigils, and Erik must decide how much of himself he's willing to share.
Because sometimes the most powerful magic isn't about changing the world-it's about feeding the people who matter, one loaf at a time.
Cover art by Ever After Cover Design
The Story Behind the Book
When I wrote Mosswood Apothecary, I hinted at a rich history, and readers were interested in more.
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen began as a short story exploring a romance and how that world looked two hundred years earlier: a place where magic wasn't unified, and people hid their craft.
It became much longer than a short story and turned into a story about community and belonging that I am proud to include in the Mosswood Apothecary universe.
The Book
Erik never expected his grandmother's old baking secrets to change anything beyond keeping his neighbors fed. Working quietly in Master Garrick's shop, he uses hints of magic to stretch meager supplies, ever since the city's tension with refugees worsened. It's nothing grand, just a few prayers and simple etchings, but it's enough to ease hunger in Rosen's struggling harbor district.
When a licensed mage appears at the bakery door, Erik fears his careful balance is crumbling. But as word spreads about this miracle bread, he discovers something unexpected: a community beginning to form around his kitchen table. From Master Garrick's gruff protectiveness to young Theo's eager friendship, Erik finds himself building the very thing he thought he'd lost—a place to belong.
The old ways his grandmother taught him are stirring something deeper than simple heating sigils, and Erik must decide how much of himself he's willing to share. Because sometimes the most powerful magic isn't about changing the world—it's about feeding the people who matter, one loaf at a time.
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen expands on the world first seen in Mosswood Apothecary, traveling back two centuries to uncover the origins of alchemy. This cozy queer fantasy blends soft magic, found family, and the resilience of community.
Where Mosswood celebrates healing through craft, TABOR shows how that legacy began—with a baker, a secret spell, and the belief that community can be its own kind of magic. Expect gruff mentors, unexpected friendships, and a slow warmth that builds from the oven outward.
Tropes and Themes:
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Secret magic hidden in everyday life
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Found family and small acts of care
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Queer love and belonging
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Healing through craft and food
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Low-stakes, high-heart storytelling
Stretch Goals
Funding for this preorder campaign goes toward adding art and design enhancements to the standard edition.
$500 – Updated Map
An updated world map connecting Rosen (later known as Neosilica) to the locations featured in Mosswood Apothecary.
$1,000 – Chapter Header Icons + Custom Page Breaks
Each chapter will receive a unique icon and matching divider style for a more immersive reading experience.
??? – Custom Chapter Header Icons
Each chapter gains its own header tailored to its events.
??? – Full-Page Illustrations
Commissioned art pieces.
How to Support
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Preorder TABOR now.
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Shop the store.
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Spread the word.
Share the project link with friends who enjoy cozy queer fantasy or the Mosswood universe.
Timeline
- Preorders Open: Now
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Campaign Ends: April 30 2026
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Production & Printing: May–June 2026
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Fulfillment & Launch: Late Summer 2026
Why This Matters
The Alchemist Baker of Rosen started as a bonus short story. However, there was so much to say about love, community, and magic that it couldn't be contained.
It became another heart of what makes the world of Mosswood Apothecary special: queer people creating small miracles.
Your preorder helps shape the final version of the book that reaches readers everywhere.
Thank you for being part of it.