Happy Friday, friends! What do dragons, magic, and the periodic table have to do with each other? Discover the lovely Sybrina Durant's fantastically inspired picture book to find out!
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A Family of Artists
I am surrounded daily by beautiful art. So I am constantly inspired to create in turn. I hope you, too, are inspired today!
Making Much of Time
Make the most of time, because time isn't going to slow down for you. Every moment is precious, and while creating and working is absolutely worth doing, you're only young-ish once. And your kids and the kids in your life won't stay little for long. Make good memories to cling to on darker days. Write down happy moments, to remind yourself what life can be, even if that isn't what always is. Find happiness in the little moments.
Scarred Beauty Release & Teaser
The beast snarled and lifted its head, sniffing at the house, at the prey waiting inside. But the instant the door shut, a wave of magick passed over the structure at Vynasha’s back, sealing the wylderfolk within. “Easy, eyes on me,” she said as she brought her bleeding hand before its face. The beast cocked its head aside and its shoulders hunched, brown fur bristling as it pressed its wet nose into her palm. She bit back a cry as the beast ran a rough tongue over her wound with a rumbling purr. The rubies in the dagger bit into the hand she kept ready behind her back, just in case.
The Borderlands Saga Trailer is Live!
When I reached out to Nada Qamber about making a book trailer for the Borderlands Saga, I felt a little silly. After all, everyone knows book trailers are a thing of the past. Nobody makes them anymore and instead uses GIFs. But I wanted to find a unique way to market my box set, and I have worked so long on this series that I wanted to treat myself a little bit.
Book Review: To Rescue a Witch
Flawed heroes, mysterious wise women, and religious fervor abound in Lisa A. Traugott’s historical epic, To Rescue A Witch.
Amethyst, The Shallows – Book Review + Bonus Feature!
I have so loved diving back into Condi and Lorelei's world in this slightly more somber chapter in the Windy Hollow verse. But more on my thoughts below! Keep scrolling for my full review of Kellye Abernathy's Amethyst, the Shallows, plus an extra fun feature and giveaway below!
Book Review: Frowns and Gowns by Amanda M. Thrasher
Happy Friday, fairy friends! If you're here, you probably never quite shook the habit of believing (or wanting to believe) in fairies. Guilty as charged! My son asked me very matter-of-factly the other day if IÂ really believed in fairies and magic. Naturally, I told him, "of course." Because I truly believe there are many things... Continue Reading →
Lessons in Free Writing: Part 2
My first novels always came back to me so lined with red by my editors, it was a shock when I began to receive far less several books down the road. So take heart, and know that you are constantly growing, constantly shaping your voice and that evolution never stops. Be bold, have courage, and create! Happy free writing, friends 🙂
Lessons in Free Writing: Part 1
Countless books suggest the best writing methods. But the truth is, you have to write and keep writing until you discover which method is right for you.