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...
It's May 2025 and I'm doing my best to run back up that hill after a year of struggling to stay afloat. I won't bore you with too many pesky details, explanations, or excuses. I moved into a house about this time last year, and it's taken me a solid year to grow accustomed to the new "life as I know it."
To those of you who have been patiently waiting for the next in my Wylder Tales series, I wanted to thank you so much for your support, and to apologize for yet another delay. Because I had already been forced to push back my pre-order's release date on Amazon, I ran out of additional dates and had to take down my listing today. This doesn't mean I won't release Bound Beauty period, just that we're looking at a summer release instead of spring.
When I started publishing, I focused on blogging more than sending newsletters, social media, or even ads. Since having my second kid and moving into a new home, it's been more difficult to make time for blogging on top of work and writing. But with the new year I'm back again, hoping to dive back fully into my first online social love. Meanwhile, enjoy a peek into (and maybe even pre-order...) Bound Beauty today. Please keep in mind, this teaser will be most appreciated if you've read Craving and Scarred (or don't mind spoilers). Now that you've been duly warned, let's return to Wylderland...
Don't miss this stellar series and eat up all your favorite tropes, including: ✨Elemental magic ✨Found family ✨Soulmates ✨New adult ✨They can’t touch ✨Snarky gods ✨Hidden powers ✨ Happy reading, friends!
I'll be honest, sports romance is not my preferred cup of tea (or coffee for that matter). I've never been drawn to athletes beyond high school, and even then the boys I liked tended to have other things going for them... like playing guitar, deadly combinations. But you know I'm always up for branching beyond my literary comfort zone. And I'm so glad I did with Amari Nylix's The One Who Undid Me. Keep reading to hear more about my thoughts and don't miss the giveaway!
The past couple of decades have seen some great films and shows, no doubt. But it's also seen a rise in increasingly formulaic and quickly produced content. We're getting more and more of the same, and less and less variety and (in my opinion) creative freedom.
I wish I had all the answers for you, that this could be the fix you need to hear to help with your own struggles. But I hope you're at least encouraged in knowing you aren't alone. Many people, even more successful people than me, can't quite shake the whispers of "not enough." Instead of accepting and dwelling on that voice, I encourage you today to use those words as a challenge to yourself. Take the drive and the sense of "not enough" to do even better with your next project. Sometimes I wonder if that's not simply the voice all creative artists hear. That even the great masters of their craft are never fully satisfied, but that is what pushes them to keep creating.
Shanah Khubiar has caught "lightning in a bottle" with her coming-of-age story about a young Jewish boy on the cusp of manhood in the late 70s. There's humor, heartache, and even danger between the pages, along with truly thought-provoking commentary.
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!
Jennifer Silverwood 