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”
Tag Archives: Urban Fantasy
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”
A Sneak Peek: Excerpt from Chapter 1
Here’s a third look into my latest Work-in-Progress. This scene is between Keira and Jana. They grew up together and are best friends. There are a few key things planted in this scene that are important later in the story. Can you spot them? What do you think they are? That’s all for now. EnjoyContinue reading “A Sneak Peek: Excerpt from Chapter 1”
A Sneak Peek: Excerpt from Chapter Two
Here’s a second peek into my latest Work-in-Progress. This scene takes place in chapter two, which introduces you to Keira’s workplace (a bakery), her colleague, Michelle, and boss, Steve. The reader and Keira get a glimpse of a beast? a shifter? or something else that’s been attacking the city. He has his eyes on KeiraContinue reading “A Sneak Peek: Excerpt from Chapter Two”
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!”
A Sneak Peek: Excerpt from Chapter 1
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time working on a new series. If you read my newsletter, then you’ve heard hints. I don’t want to give too much away just yet, but thought I’d share an excerpt from the first chapter. It’s a moment between the main character, Keira, and her grandma. Keira hasContinue reading “A Sneak Peek: Excerpt from Chapter 1”
Mid-Month News
Personal Anecdotes:Usually April brings warmer temperatures and the start of spring. However, winter decided to return for another visit. And then another visit. When I lived in South Korea, they’d say, ‘winter is fighting with spring.’ Honestly, I don’t think winter is fighting. It’s down right acting like the house guest who refuses to leave. Continue reading “Mid-Month News”
Review: Hall of Blood and Mercy by K. M. Shea
The Hall of Blood and Mercy is an Urban Fantasy trilogy set in an American town inhabited by Magicians, Vampires, Werewolves, etc. It’s a fun and fast paced read with a loveable main character: Hazel. Hazel loses her place as the head of her magical house after the recent deaths of her parents and aContinue reading “Review: Hall of Blood and Mercy by K. M. Shea”
K. M. Wray 