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”

Book Review: Operation Resolute -by Reece Landon

You know me well enough by now that for me to comment on genres other than fantasy is unusual. However, I do read the odd sci-fi/space opera book. Growing up, I was a fan of Star Trek DS9 and Voyager. I’m not in the newer T.V. shows simply because I don’t subscribe to cable. Recently,Continue reading “Book Review: Operation Resolute -by Reece Landon”

Book Review -Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mysteries -Danielle Garrett

I recently came across this series from Danielle Garrett and it didn’t disappoint! It’s fun. It has fantasy. It’s cozy. And there’s mystery. What a great combination. The series begins with the main character looking for a place to start her business, a flower shop. She’s pulled into solving a murder. Each book in theContinue reading “Book Review -Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mysteries -Danielle Garrett”

New Short Story!

Every week, Reedsy posts a few short story prompts and anyone interested in writing is welcome to submit a story or write it for fun! A few weeks ago, they posted the contest: #292: Colour Your World with Kobo Writing Life. And the prompt that inspired me was: Center your story around an artist whoseContinue reading “New Short Story!”

Book Review: Blood and Buttercups -A Vampire’s Guide to Gardening by Shari Tapscott

I’m not sure how I stumbled across this book, but I’m so thankful I did. It is urban fantasy, the romance is clean, and the story line is interesting. I do confess there is a slight cliff hanger at the end that has nothing to do with the main story, but left me with myContinue reading “Book Review: Blood and Buttercups -A Vampire’s Guide to Gardening by Shari Tapscott”

Book Review: Blood Bound and Unbound -by Trinity Cunningham

Trinity Cunningham is a new author with two books to her name. Blood Bound is the first book in the series that came out in the fall of 2023. Unbound, the second book, came out in the fall of 2024. Both books are high fantasy and set in a fantasy world filled with humans andContinue reading “Book Review: Blood Bound and Unbound -by Trinity Cunningham”

Charming Superhero Romance: A Review of H.L. Burke’s Latest Book

Amazon H.L. Burke will be releasing another book in her Superhero themed books. This one will be coming out on December 23rd. The author provided an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) for an honest review. I enjoyed the book so much, I decided to include it in my blog. The story begins with the two mainContinue reading “Charming Superhero Romance: A Review of H.L. Burke’s Latest Book”

Review of The Water Spinner, by Jessie Chang

I recently just finished reading, The Water Spinner, by Jessie Chang. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read that had been sitting on my TBR list for far too long. The story begins with Elmira, a slave and a water spinner. She comes from one of the four elemental tribes and has the ability to spinContinue reading “Review of The Water Spinner, by Jessie Chang”

Book Review: Federal Bureau of Magic

I’m not sure how I found this series, but it is a super fun read. I do remember looking for cozy mystery-fantasy mixed genre, so it probably popped up in the search. The basic overall plot is the main character, Eden Fury, returning to her home town of Chipping Cheddar to be an FBM (FederalContinue reading “Book Review: Federal Bureau of Magic”

Mastering Narrative Payoff: Balancing Revelation and Surprise

Have you ever considered the work that goes into creating a tapestry, a hand woven rug, or blanket? I enjoy crochet, but that’s nothing to the intricate weaving of fine threads into beautiful patterns that grace our walls, floors, or even ourselves. The finely crafted pieces is made of uncountable threads twisted and folded together.Continue reading “Mastering Narrative Payoff: Balancing Revelation and Surprise”