When the Real World and the Fantasy World Meet

Last week, I took a copy of my newest book, Superheroes and Bakeries, to the office. There’s a volunteer who loves my work, so she always wants to buy the next book. After passing the book off to her, I continued with my work, and she disappeared. She wasn’t volunteering, but had to be onContinue reading “When the Real World and the Fantasy World Meet”

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”

New Release: Superheroes and Bakeries

December 19th! When I chose that day as the release for Superheroes and Bakeries, it felt like such a long time. But now it is less than one week away. And I’m so excited for you to read it. It’s available on Amazon for pre-sale, so take a moment to check out the blurb. ThroughoutContinue reading “New Release: Superheroes and Bakeries”

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”

Embracing the Joys of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective

What are the satisfying moments of publishing? A lot of people ask me if there is a sense of accomplishment in seeing my work in print. I suppose so. Though there are a lot of moments that give me and other authors that sense of ‘well-done’ or ‘good job’. For me, these feelings come whenContinue reading “Embracing the Joys of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective”

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”

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”

Self-Publishing VS Traditional Publishing

Over the past few decades, the whole realm of independent publishing, self-publishing, or being an independent author has grown. Not only have independent authors increased, but the whole industry has developed. A number of decades ago, a self-published author would write a memoir or a story. They would pay for a company to typeset, edit,Continue reading “Self-Publishing VS Traditional Publishing”