Awkward, Romantic, & A Little Bit Chaotic
Hi, I'm La!I write stories about Black women finding love while on epic adventures. I’m in love with the mysterious and mythical and I often wish that dragons were real. Because what is reality, honestly?
Chaos Of the Heart May Chaos Reign Over You
Hezi is the purveyor of wine and chaos at Wayward Sip, the safe haven she created to escape her abusive ex. As chaos incarnate, she bestows her golden apples at her discretion and it is there that she meets Edno. The young dragon carries a darkness that threatens unmeasurable destruction and Hezi can't help but offer him the thing he wants most -- power. But when he returns days later with Emry, the alpha of his coven, Hezi realizes she made a mistake.
Edno was consumed by chaos. But rather than feeling remorse, Hezi is amused and Emry is incensed. Emry decides that Hezi's life will be a suitable replacement for Edno's, but when their eyes lock, Emry's demands become far more personal than she'd anticipated. Bigger problems arise however as Emry is called back to her home to deal with the growing mistrust between her coven and The Regime, while Hezi's ex is trying to force his way back into her life.
Hezi knows that getting attached to anyone is a risk, but she doesn't know which is more terrifying -- pushing everyone away for fear of losing them, or succumbing to the love of a dragon hellbent on claiming Hezi as her own.
Anthologies & Short StoriesMagic in the Melanin: A Black Fantasy Anthology
In this anthology, everybody is Black.
Filled with epic battles, complicated families, soft kisses, and sharpened blades, MAGIC IN THE MELANIN is an Adult fantasy anthology that showcases Black authors who write magical stories of all kinds. Featuring full-page artwork to accompany your adventure through the pages, this anthology is what fantasy looks like when Blackness is centered and the imaginations and creativity of Black creators are unhindered. Dive into these stories and discover countless worlds where magic is truly in the melanin.
The proceeds from this anthology will go to supporting the Melanin Library, an online database of books written by Black authors. Share and support to ensure the library remains a free resource for everyone.
My short story, “I Think I Wanna Kiss His Sister” is a spin-off tale about the mermaid princess, Maia, who appears in the debut novel May Chaos Reign Over You.
La Purvis is a writer of Queer fiction and a lover of fantasy. She spends most of her time obsessing over dragons, getting lost in anime, kdramas, and true crime stories, and fighting a constant battle with insomnia. She is a contributing editor for Magic in the Melanin: A Black Fantasy Anthology, and the author of the upcoming debut novel May Chaos Reign Over You releasing in 2025.
