Last updated on October 2, 2026
10 novellas of magic, second chances, queer community, trope tweaking, fancy parties, comfy taverns, and just a little bit of eldritch horror to mix things up. Each volume has its own closed arc, with characters intertwining between the stories.
Cozy the Day Away Oct. 2026 Sale Details: Each ebook in this series is available at 99c or the local equivalent at all retailers. The paperback for Vol. 1 is also on sale; see retailers for prices. Paperbacks are available for Vol. 2 and 3 at their regular prices.
All parts of this series, including words and art, are AI-free.
How I Became a Therapist in Another World: Vol. 1-4 Omnibus
4 novellas forming the introductory arc of the series.
A queer 30-something therapist finds herself reborn in a fantasy world where demons feed on the insecurities of humans, elves, orcs, and beastfolk alike. Her newfound magic power can help combat them, but only with the help of those they haunt. She’ll need to untangle the origins of these threats, build a new life for herself, go on some adventures, and even catch the eye of a dashing lady orc along the way.
F/f romance side plot.
Content Notes: Includes a few monster battles, creepy supernatural imagery, references to past character death in a reincarnation fantasy context, and depictions of depression, social anxiety, and other mental health situations. Full content notes at the author’s site.
Representation notes: pan lead, mostly queer supporting cast, mental health theme and various side characters with mental health concerns.
Herbs and Harmonies: How I Became a Therapist in Another World Omnibus 2
Three stories of queer joy and starting over.
Novella 5: The Sylvan Dragon’s Herald
Herb witch Hazel would much rather be left alone in her woodland cabin, thank you, but a greater need arises that she can’t ignore. The draconic spirit of the forest has broken free of a curse, and now needs assistance to make amends for what they did while in its clutches. Can woman and dragon get past their fears to help one another heal?
Light f/f romance side plot.
Novella 6: Starting Over in Another World with My Level 99 Self-Doubt
Berry has been adventuring for as long as they’ve been in this world, casting vine spells to keep their two best friends out of trouble. But now that they’ve quit the questing business, what’s next? A quiet life beckons, but sometimes it’s hard to let go and let peace find you.
No romance; aroace lead.
Novella 8: The Ballad of the Bardbarian
(Novella 7 is in the next volume)
Henry Rocksmasher and Burleigh Featherington don’t feel like a complete adventuring party since their mage friend quit. Though he fears what his high-strung party mate might say, Henry can’t shake the dream of joining the Bards’ College and becoming a traveling bard. Will he still follow that dream if the cost is breaking apart their friendship for good?
References to m/m romance, not realized on-page.
Content notes: Includes some creepy supernatural imagery, references to past character death in a reincarnation fantasy context, and depictions of depression, social anxiety, codependent friendships, and emotional abuse. Full content notes at the author’s site.
Representation notes: Trans lesbian lead with severe social anxiety (novella 5); aroace agender lead (novella 6); gay co-lead with some anxiety, homoromantic ace co-lead with codependency issues (novella 8).
The Dark Lord’s Army Wants You!: How I Became a Therapist in Another World Omnibus 3
Three novellas from the heart of the Dread Army, a fearsome force that really just wants to hang out and wear cool costumes.
Novella 7: The Salty Mageknight and the Sweet Dark Lord
Mageknight Solan and Dark Lord Drekar met amidst a challenge: who will be the supreme swordsman of the Western Plains? Well, they never quite figured that out, since they got off track talking about fighting technique and tabletop gaming.
Now, Solan can’t stop thinking about his new friend. Or does he want more? And Drekar is fully aware he’s crushing on the local dark knight, but he has enough on his plate with running the Dread Army. Unless the two of them are just what the other needs…
M/m romantic comedy; one fade-to-black sex scene and quite a lot of making out.
Novella 9: Evil Overlord for Hire (Authenticity Not Guaranteed)
The Dark Lord is the talk of the nobles’ parties, but he’s got enough to do nowadays. And it’s kind of embarrassing, besides, having everyone expect you to crash in and issue dramatic ultimatums. Dread Army scout Zilyana comes up with a plan: what if she donned the Dark Lord’s armor in his stead?
Light f/f romance side plot.
Novella 10: On the Care and Feeding of an Evil Army
Devoted Dread Army member Aspen has quietly done his job in the quartermaster’s division since he first began to follow the Dark Lord. Now he’s tasked with a challenge: work together with Clive, a quarrelsome representative from the Army’s kitchens, to design a new mess hall for the Army. Unity clashes with individuality, cafeterias with cafes. Aspen and Clive will need to learn more about one another and bring their own walls down before they can build.
Light m/m romance side plot.
Content notes: Contains a fade-to-black sex scene, references to past character death in a reincarnation fantasy context, dueling with swords and magic, and references to imprisonment in backstory. Full content notes at the author’s site.
Representation notes: Bi co-lead with depression and gay co-lead (novella 7); lesbian lead (novella 9); gay lead (novella 10)
Art credits: Vol. 1 cover, Franshawn Langley; Vol. 2 cover, Yirienkaki; Vol. 3 cover, Cryling.Art
C.A. Moss / S.E. Robertson writes books about feelings and magic. They live in Pennsylvania with a spouse, a garden, and 0-2 cats.
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https://www.serobertsonfiction.com/c-a-moss-lightish-novels/