We can't control every variable in our lives, no matter how much we plot and plan. And if you're like me, and prone to both fits of melancholy as well as fits of joy for the beauty in this world, the ups and downs are just a part of the life package.
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Book Review: Flight Test by Amanda M. Thrasher
Flight Test 101 is the perfect light fantasy palette cleanser for anyone who needs a bit of fairy dust in an otherwise bleak world. Like all the books in this whimsical series, there is danger aplenty, but also an abundance of kindness, comfort, and love. The perfect cozy children's chapter book to read with the little ones in your life.
Once Upon a Wylder Tale
While I aim for crafting my ongoing revision of Bound Beauty, I thought it might be fun to share a series of ficlets out-of-order scenes. I've been collecting these to keep the lore of this series fresh in my head, and uncovered a few gems along the way. Be forewarned, these may contain minor spoilers for the series. But if you enjoy your fantasy in smaller doses, this may be perfect for you. Happy reading, fellow wylderoflk...
Bound Beauty – New Release Date
Hello and welcome back to the blog (no one reads?), where I occasionally rant and talk about writing and life. Or more accurately, how I continue to make my way in the bookish world the hard way ๐
Book Review: Canyon of Deceit
Therese is haunted by her sister's death. Blane is haunted by the foolish choices of his youth. Both carry their tragedies in different ways, both chased careers that would allow them to rescue innocents, unlike the ones they failed to save. And both race to save a kidnapped child's life before the clock runs out. It's a race against time, against the elements, and against themselves, and the only ones they can rely on are each other. Intrigued? Keep reading for my review + the giveaway! #LSLLCanyonofdeceit #TexasAuthor #LoneStarLit
When life kicks you in the … you know
Hello friends, and welcome back to the blog that just won't quit - thirteen (thirteen???) years later. Yes, in the face of more popular social platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Substack (probably ten others I'm too old to know about) โ I am stubbornly plodding along.
Book Review: To Rescue a Witch
When I saw another novel by the lovely Lisa A. Traugott, I knew it was time to read and to share my love for yet another historical fantasy. Intrigued? Keep reading for my review + the giveaway!
Silver Hollow is FREE for 2 Days Only!
Silver Hollow is FREE for 2 days only! Grab your free copy today or tomorrow while the sale lasts. The Borderlands Saga books are all on KU in case you weren't aware, so please be sure to check out Silver Hollow and the sequels: Blackbriar Cove & Dalriada Valley!
Actual writing updates?
It's still May 2025 and I'm frankly baffled that I have actual writing and publishing news to share with all of you today. After such a long hiatus where writing was a struggle, and words came out in trickles, I am now beyond stoked to report the floodgates have opened, y'all. Hallellujah and all that jazz!
The Glass Garden Art and Scene
Craving Beauty art by Magdalena (Bubug) and the scene that inspired it!
