Jake Vanguard
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Jake Vanguard (they/them) is an indie author of queer dark fantasy, science fantasy, horror, and a slice of erotica. In their stories, they love exploring queerness and contradictions, love and connections, family and friendship.
The first two books of the Deity Chronicles trilogy – FIRST SNOW and FIRST ROSE – are available now, as well as the paranormal novel, HIGANBANA (Angelverse 1), with more to come.
REMNANTS OF RELICS is their first curated anthology, a product of love and community, about the struggles and joys one works with when losing or gaining a new part of themselves.
An Anthology of Loss & Gain
DEITY CHRONICLES
Deity Chronicles 1
Deity Chronicles 2
Favorites [Novels & Novellas]
Trans MM monster romance
(TDCOR) Small town horror novel including strange dreams, found family, and exploration of grief
a fast-paced blaze through Hell...
Get your digital copy of Impostor - Children of Lorcan Book 2
Ebook or PDF download
A heart-pounding yet tender tale of compassion, survival, and the lengths we’ll go to protect those we love.
a nostalgic second-chance queer MF romance
A high-stakes epic fantasy novel with a ragtag ensemble cast.
"Memory's haunt conjures the most arrant of ghosts..."
Queer vampire horror but the town's trauma was the villain all along
An anime-inspired upper YA urban fantasy novel
This cozy, queer book about dragons is perfect for D&D fans who love a good combination of fluff and violence.
A dark, coming-of-age, queer vampire story
Wings aren't supposed to be this much trouble...
Get your digital copy of Usurper - Children of Lorcan Book 1
A Cozy Queer Fantasy Romance
A gothic vampire romance novel.
A cozy fantasy romance novel.
Favorites [Shorts & Webtoons]
An ancient, eldritch cosmic power sleeps...
"You should beg for mercy. You will soon enough."
When your best friend turns into roses.
A dark fantasy short story
The full 72 pages of Until Sunset chapter 1, newly edited and redrawn for your viewing pleasure.
Wishlist | TBR
T4T D/s romance novella
An herbalist, a fey lord, and a curse before summer ends...
Trans MM monster romance
A cosmic horror novel about a sculptor's bargain with God for a gender transition
A "To the Waters and the Wild" character study
An aromantic fantasy novel set in Val-de-mer (the Baker Thief sequel!)
The gripping conclusion to the Paths of Memory duology
Only partway to their destination, he started to go crazy. Would he be healed or would he ruin the mission?
The Aggregate Book Zero