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November 2023 Author Updates

Posted onNovember 1, 2023November 1, 20232 Comments

It’s another month and it’s time to reflect on what I accomplished in October and hint at some writing updates. It’s also sadly the end of spooky season and I’ll need to replace the Halloween decorations with Christmas soon. This month I am: Writing Progress and Updates My coauthor and I are working with an artist to create some fantasy Read More …

October 2023 Author Updates

Posted onOctober 4, 2023October 4, 20235 Comments

It’s another month and it’s time to reflect on what I accomplished in September and writing updates. More on my life included this time around. It’s spooky season and I started decorating for Halloween weeks ago. This month I am: Writing Progress and Updates My poetry manuscript, Imaginari, did not get chosen by the publisher I submitted to in early Read More …

October Updates

Posted onOctober 30, 2022October 30, 2022Leave a comment

Welcome to my monthly recaps. Here’s what I’ve been up to in October. What I am: Reading: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern Drinking: Chai Tea Latte with almond milk Watching: Obi-Wan Kenobi Playing: Mass Effect My second baby is 9 months old today and just started crawling yesterday! It’s awesome seeing him learn new things but I’m not ready Read More …

Title: Imaginari

Release Date: 2024-10-23

Summary: Order here to get a signed copy!! Step into lyrics of science, science fiction, and fantasy where robots fight for their autonomy, fairies wage war against goblins, and humanity reaches for what awaits them in the stars. Paired with original color photography, this collection of poetry holds a glimpse of the human experience disguised in fairytales and stardust. You will encounter themes that resonate with our reality, such as motherhood, growth, feminism, hope, and nature. Whether you are a fan of epic sagas, whimsical tales, or lyrical reflections, you will find something to spark the imagination in this anthology. Prepare to be enchanted by an invitation to dreams of the fantastical. Universal Buy Links

Title: Tavern Tale

Release Date: 2025-01-07

Summary: What if the side quest is really the main quest? Divine, a healer of the Goddess of Souls, has chased the thief who stole her talisman across half of Trelvania. The talisman is the key to accessing her magic well, and without it, she is powerless. While chasing her betrayer, former girlfriend, and servant of the Goddess of Condemnation, Divine meets Saph, a flirty tavern owner with an eyepatch and a proposition. Saph will help Divine locate her talisman if Divine helps her complete a mysterious quest in a chest. Inspired by RPGs and set in scenic autumn, prepare for an adventure with gods and goddesses, deceitful exes, axe throwing, and fantastical creatures. Can Divine learn to trust again and find romance in the middle of finding her magic? Fantasy / Fantasy / Cozy / LGBT / Sapphic / Lesbian Preorder Now!

Title: The Lady’s Crownbearer

Release Date: 2023-12-01

Summary: It’s like Christmas and May Day fused together in this cozy fantasy adventure short story. As the finishing winds blow and the weather turns colder, Kilahym the bard arrives at his hometown to perform for the Day of Laphrim celebration. His friend and peer, Ansgar, is there to make sure everything goes according to plan—but Ansgar has a nose for trouble. Amidst the scent of honeyed nuts and revelers weaving ribbons around a tree, a plot is afoot. When Kilahym’s performance doesn’t go as planned, Ansgar seizes the moment and leads him in pursuit of a legendary creature. Will they find something magical in the forest, or will something find them instead? Step into the world of Etherea in a winter holiday short story set before the events of the novel Trials of the Innermost. Readers of the Etherea Cycle will see the character Kilahym before he was chosen for the Trials, and the loveable rogue Ansgar. This winter fantasy adventure is packed with sass, charm, and magic. If you enjoy the cozy feel of Legends and Lattes, and the winter holiday vibes in The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe then this story is for you!