As I’m busy working on the next book in the Animal Magic series, I wanted to share a short story. I wrote it in the summer and has a few mild similarities to the magic system used in Magic Denied. This story is set in the same story world as Superheroes and Bakeries, but theContinue reading “Sneak Peek -Short Story from the Animal Magic series”
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Year in Review and New Year’s Sale on Urban Fantasy Books
Happy New Year! And a huge welcome to 2026! I realize this blog post is about 10 days late for a ‘year in review’ post. However, there’s a link to a huge Urban Fantasy ebook giveaway taking place today! January 10th. You’ll find the link at the end of the post. 2025 saw a numberContinue reading “Year in Review and New Year’s Sale on Urban Fantasy Books”
What’s Next After Superheroes and Bakeries
Superheroes and Bakeries was released a week ago on December 19th, and it is off to a great start! I hope you’ve gotten your copy. The book is urban fantasy with a touch of sweet romance and cozy feels. It is set in Victory Harbour, B.C. Canada. (NOTE: In Canada, we like the ‘ou’ insteadContinue reading “What’s Next After Superheroes and Bakeries”
Book Review: A Dragon Rider’s Guide to Retirement by Julia Huni and Lia Huni
Before starting my murder mystery advent book (just finished it yesterday), I read A Dragon Rider’s Guide to Retirement. This book popped up in an advertisement on social media. It sounded interesting and it ended up on my TBR pile. It’s an interesting story and certainly held my attention. The pacing is moderate, so itContinue reading “Book Review: A Dragon Rider’s Guide to Retirement by Julia Huni and Lia Huni”
Why I Wrote Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog: A Journey with a Gentle Giant
If you’ve been following my socials or on Amazon, you’ll notice a new book release this Friday, November 28th. Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog is a children’s book and there’s no fantasy involved. Why the sudden shift? At the hospital where I work, my department hosts three therapy dogs for visits with patients, staff, andContinue reading “Why I Wrote Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog: A Journey with a Gentle Giant”
Sneak Peek: Opening Scene for Superheroes and Bakeries
By now you’ve heard of my next release, Superheroes and Bakeries, which is available for pre-sale on Amazon. The will be released December 19th! Below is the opening scene of the book, which hints at everything to come. An opening scene is the most complex piece to write in a novel. It contains many facets.Continue reading “Sneak Peek: Opening Scene for Superheroes and Bakeries”
Behind the Scenes: Creating ‘Superheroes and Bakeries’
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’”
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”
K. M. Wray 