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My Flash Fiction Story Publishes Today!

Just a quick note to tell you that my fantasy flash fiction story publishes today! You can read ‘Ethel Grieves and the Invisibility Curse’ for free today only. I had to write a story based on the Ethel Grieves character. See what happens to her when she is forced to attend a ball. If there is one thing Ethel hates, its dresses! You can read it here at Havok.

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Review: Memoria by J.J Fischer.

Publisher: Enclave Publishing. Release Date: December 10th, 2024. Source: Purchased. Category/Series: Christian fantasy/The Nightingale Trilogy. Synopsis from Goodreads: Would you save a life if you knew it would destroy another? In the deeply divided world of Caldera, nothing is as it seems. Taken captive by a faceless enemy, Sephone Winter fights to reclaim her soul as her gift spirals…

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May Update 2025

Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com It’s hard to believe it’s June already! May was another busy month of writing, more about that below. I only managed to read 4 books during May. I am hoping to read more this month as I have a lot of books I need to catch up on. I was pleased with the amount I was able to blog during May, including a flash fiction piece I wrote in celebration of MerMay. If…

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Review: Seasons of Romantasy: Spring.

Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: March 20, 2025. Source: Received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own. Category: YA/Adult, fantasy, short stories. Synopsis from Goodreads: Spring, summer, fall, winter. Every season is a season for romance. This first volume in a collection of short stories will take you on fantastical adventures of romance and daring.…

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Flash Fiction Story: The Rescue.

Before MerMay comes to an end, I wanted to share with you this flash fiction mermaid story I wrote. Hope you enjoy! Lyra loved to gaze up at the moon and the stars. A strange pastime for a mermaid, especially a princess, and one she had to keep secret. She liked how the moon made her pale skin glow and turned her scales a deep midnight blue. She loved the quiet of the night and the majesty of…

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Review: Within The Veil By Brandy Vallance.

Publisher: Brandy Vallance. Release Date: Jube 24th, 2016. Category: Historical Romance, Christian. Source: Purchased. Synopsis from Goodreads: They never should have met. But they might be made for each other. Feya Broon, a Scottish half Gypsy, knows what it is to go hungry. Trapped in the Edinburgh tenements with a father lost to his past and only the faded memory of her mother’s faith,…

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Review: Lumen by J.J Fischer

Publisher: Enclave Publishing. Release Date: December 5th, 2023. Category: Fantasy, Christian Fantasy. Series: The Nightingale Trilogy Book Two. Source: Purchased. Synopsis from Goodreads: What if erasing the past cost more than you were willing to pay? Having narrowly escaped their enemies, Sephone, Dorian, and Cass continue their search for the elusive Silvertongue, the only one with…

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Excerpt: The Lightkeeper By Hannah Carter.

Today I am excited to bring you an excerpt from the mermaid themed short story collection ‘Saltwater Souls.’ The excerpt is from ‘The Lightkeeper’ the first story in the collection. The eBook of Saltwater Souls is currently on sale in the US for .99 and $1.55 in AU so now is the perfect opportunity to grab a copy! About Saltwater Souls: You can take the woman out of the ocean, but can you take…

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ARC Review: Amidst Fury and Valor

Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing. Release Date: March 28th, 2025. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. Category: YA/ Anthology. Blurb: In realms of new tales and ancient legends, dragons take flight in this collection of stories filled with courage, heroism, and sacrifice in the dark unknown. Whether fighting foes on a battlefield or struggling against inner demons,…

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March/April Update 2025

Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com I had a busy March and April writing wise and have some exciting news to share. We’ll get to that shortly. Because I was busy writing I didn’t have as much time to blog as I wanted. (I have so many reviews I need to post!) Some highlights from March include an interview with historical romance author Dienece Darling. You can read the interview here. I…

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Cover Reveal: The Heart of the King by J.J Fischer.

I am excited to be part of the cover reveal for J.J Fischer’s new fantasy The Heart of the King. Jasmine is an auto buy author for me and I will be purchasing this one as soon as it releases! Look at this stunning cover: The Heart of the King is releasing on August 15, 2025! This is the first instalment in the four-book Painted Wind series, a comedic royal romantasy adventure with WhiteCrown…

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Review: Anything by Kristina Welch.

Publisher: Independently published. Release Date: February 1st 2025. Source: From Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Series: Mayberry University. Category: Contemporary romance, NA. Synopsis from Goodreads: Two guarded hearts.He’s breaking down walls and she’s building them higher–A match made in Heaven, or a blueprint for disaster? After the fiery downward spiral of senior year,…

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Author Interview: Dienece Darling.

I am so excited to have historical romance author, Dienece Darling, joining me today. Let’s start with The Fun Five: Do you have any pets? I had lots of pets as a kid, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, rabbits, and birds, but I don’t own any now. My favourite pet was Squeaky a beautiful long haired black and white cat. She got her name because she’d come running to greet you, squeaking the whole…

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Review: From Wonderland, With Love By Jeffery Westhoff.

Publisher: Ringtale Publishing. Release Date: November 5th, 2024. Source: NetGalley (in exchange for an honest review.) Category: Middle Grade. Synopsis from Goodreads: Once again Alice gets swept away into the world of whimsy known as Wonderland.This time as a spy! She is…Code Name: ALICE When the nefarious Knave of Hearts steals T.A.R.T.S. (a very powerful and very secret weapon) from…

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Happy Release Day! Seasons of Romantasy: Spring.

It’s release day! Seasons of Romantasy: Spring is now available! This is the first volume of in Season of Romantasy anthologies from Quill and Flame  and Literary Pearl Editing. If you love sweet romantasy stories this is one not to be missed! Blurb:Spring, summer, fall, winter.Every season is a season for romance. This first volume in a collection of short stories will take you on…

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Review: The Tinker's Daughter By Josephine Angelini.

Publisher: Sungazer Publishing. Release Date: December 17th, 2024. Source: NetGalley (In exchange for and honest review.) Category/Series: New Adult. The Chronicles of Lucitopia #2 Synopsis From Goodreads: he thought she’d won a pig… but this wasn’t that kind of lottery… From bestselling author Josephine Angelini comes a delightful cozy fantasy read about magic, courage, and the power of an…