These days, my writing time is dedicated to reviewing and editing my next book. The book, Superheros and Bakeries, is set to release on December 19th and is already up for pre-sale. I love the cover. It has undergone several changes in terms of color and style to find what works best. It almost feltContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Creating ‘Superheroes and Bakeries’”
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Book Review -Tonic Shop at the Edge of the World -by Max Vale
Lately, when searching for something to read, I’m gravitating towards cozy fantasy. It’s a somewhat new genre that was apparently inspired by cozy mysteries. (At least that’s what my Google search came up with.) What is cozy fantasy? It’s light and usually has a plot driven by the main character who resides in a smallContinue reading “Book Review -Tonic Shop at the Edge of the World -by Max Vale”
From Fairy Tales to Urban Fantasy: A Writer’s Journey
When someone asks how long it takes to write a book, I usually say a few years. From concept to finished product, it’s a process! A few years ago, I started playing around with the idea of fairy tale retellings. I’m not a huge fan of fairy tales, more specifically, the passive princess. I didn’tContinue reading “From Fairy Tales to Urban Fantasy: A Writer’s Journey”
Book Review -Of Owls and Oolong by Shari L. Tapscott
A cozy magical town. A tiny owl. And tea! Shari L. Tapscott’s newest release (August 22, 2025), Of Owls and Oolong, is a perfect cozy urban fantasy romance. The main character, Kit, is a summer pixie who inherits her Aunt’s home and tea shop in a magical town. There are three stipulations to the inheritance.Continue reading “Book Review -Of Owls and Oolong by Shari L. Tapscott”
Coming Soon: Urban Fantasy Series Set in Victoria, B.C.
Magic Denied is up and available on Amazon. Have you had a chance to read it yet? So now that my Rapunzel-inspired story is live, what is my next project? A few months ago, I shared a few excerpts from another manuscript I’ve been working on. I didn’t give away many clues, except to sayContinue reading “Coming Soon: Urban Fantasy Series Set in Victoria, B.C.”
Book Review -Hunting Sirens by Mary Mecham
So I’ve seen Mary Mecham’s books for a while, as they pop up in various Amazon searches or on Facebook. And I confess that I didn’t think much of them. The covers were appealing, and the stories sounded interesting, but I felt, ‘not for me’. When a post came through on Facebook, I decided IContinue reading “Book Review -Hunting Sirens by Mary Mecham”
Coming Soon -Magic Denied
So by this time next week, Magic Denied, will be live on Amazon! I am super excited about this book and even more excited to share it with you! I wrote the first draft in 2023 as a bit of an experiment. I was immediately in love with my main character and the story, butContinue reading “Coming Soon -Magic Denied”
A Classic High Fantasy Tale -sneak peek
Magic Denied is up for pre-sale! It’ll be released on August 1st. So if you’re looking for: go and check it out on Amazon. It’s available in Kindle Unlimited, ebook, and paperback. Amazon.com A few weeks ago, I shared part of the first chapter with you. If you missed it, here’s a direct link toContinue reading “A Classic High Fantasy Tale -sneak peek”
Cover Reveal and Behind the Scenes: Building Rapunzel
A few weeks ago, I shared a sneak peek at my Rapunzel retelling. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, you can click here: Sneak Peek. I’m super excited about this story. It’s presently with an editor in the final stages and available for pre-sale on Amazon! The pre-sale date is listed asContinue reading “Cover Reveal and Behind the Scenes: Building Rapunzel”
Coming Soon: A Sneak Peek at a Rapunzel Re-Telling (And some of my methodology)
Fairy tale retellings are popular, and they can go from super dark to a sweet romance. You can find them as an urban fantasy spin-off. (Think of the recent T.V. series Once Upon a Time or Once.) Over the past year or so, I’ve mentioned them a few times in my newsletter or various blogContinue reading “Coming Soon: A Sneak Peek at a Rapunzel Re-Telling (And some of my methodology)”
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