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Pre-Order Your Books For Coastal Magic Con!
It’s not too late to pre-order books for Coastal Magic! Looking for your next alien or vampire boyfriend? Love spicy slow-burns, enemies to lovers, or military heroes? I’m your girl! If you’re a new to…
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Sight Beyond the Sun Swag: Pillows are in!
This year’s conference swag has arrived! Who wouldn’t want to lay their weary head next to Raveno and Kinsley every night? Several lucky readers who meet me in person will! These custom Love Beyond pillows…
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Coastal Magic Convention: One Month Away!
Coastal Magic Convention is less than one month away! I LOVE this con and the tribe I’ve built over the years. If you’re a reader and looking to discover your next favorite book, join us…
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Scene From The Book: Battling Carnivorous Plants
If you’re looking for an alien abduction romance where the hero teaches the heroine how to sword fight for a gladiator-esque intergalactic game show only for them to end up battling a swarm of giant…
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2026 Book Signings: Another Exciting Year
One of my favorite aspects of being an author is meeting readers and hearing how my stories have touched their hearts. This year, I’m attending: 💜 Coastal Magic Convention: Feb. 19-22💜 Amelia Island Book Festival:…
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Holiday Wishes Sneak Peek: The Hero’s POV
Happy Holidays! A gift for you: check out this sneak peek of The Witch’s Meow, featured in Holiday Wishes!! You can buy this limited edition anthology everywhere books are sold. Shelly Adair has many talents,…
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Weekend Writing: Enjoying a Few of My Favorite Things
Spending my weekend on the porch with a few of my favorite things: Mischief, sunshine, and my latest manuscript. Editing is a strange mix of pride and frustration as I rejoice in my characters’ journey…
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Meet Shelly Adair: The Witch’s Meow Heroine
Meet Shelly Adair, the heroine of my new short romance, The Witch’s Meow, featured in Holiday Wishes! “Despite her efforts for a quick spruce up, she’d clearly been couch rotting. Her orange “Here for the…
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Happy Book Birthday: Holiday Wishes!
It’s release day!! Looking for a Happily Ever After? How about six of them?! I’m thrilled to participate in Holiday Wishes, an anthology that features authors Leah Miles, Sara J. Walker, Gloria Zahler Ferguson, Lia…
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Winding River Craft Fair Today, 8am-12pm
Join me and other local crafters today, 8am-12pm, at the Winding River Craft Fair at the Savannah Club, 102 Meandering Way, St Marys, GA 31558! I’ve got vampire murder mysteries, alien romances, and magical romcoms…
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Wicked Possessions Featured in Funk-N-Fiction
Today is the release of Wicked Possessions, Witchy Business 10! A FREE stand alone short story, this fun, sassy romance is the perfect way to treat yourself this Halloween. Featured as part of the 2025 annual Halloween…
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Learning “How to Write When You’re Busy” from Lana McAra
First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW) welcomed Lana McAra as this month’s featured speaker! I love attending our monthly writing workshops for both the education and fellowship, and this month was no exception. We learned “How…
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Winding River Craft Fair: Oct. 25, 8am-12pm
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending the Winding River Craft Fair on Oct. 25, 8am-12pm! Located at the Savannah Club in Winding River community, I’ll be selling and signing books alongside other crafters…
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The Magic of Books: Bringing People Together
The Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall was a blast! Thank you to all the voracious readers and friendly authors who made this book signing such a fun and memorable experience. Special shoutouts to…
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Page and Pen Festival is Today, Oct. 4, 11am-5pm
Join me and dozens of other authors TODAY (Oct. 4), 11am-5pm, at Oviedo Mall for the Page and Pen Festival ! I’ve got vampire murder mysteries, alien romances, and magical romcoms to warm your heart…
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Join Me at the Page & Pen Festival This Saturday
I’m packed and prepped for the Page & Pen Festival this Saturday! (Mischief was especially helpful as he oversaw the packing process.) Meet authors, publishers, literary agents, and industry professionals as we share our passion for storytelling. …
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My Favorite Magic in Fated by Fire: Foresight
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite magic: foresight. Fated by Fire is a short story featured in Romancing the Holidays, Vol. 2. My Heroine, Jenevieve St. Claire, has visions of the…
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New (To Me) Author Book Rec: Rose in Chains
Book recommendation! 📚🤓🔥 Finding new (to me) authors is like Christmas morning as a child: a wonderful, magical, cherished moment. Julie Soto’s writing and storytelling is inspired in Rose in Chains. Romantasy is all the…
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Page & Pen Festival Countdown: One Week Away
The Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall on Oct. 4, 11am-5pm, is only one week away! It’s not too late to pre-order your books. Once you submit your pre-order, I’ll place it on hold for…
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Favorite New (To Me) Trope: Second Chance Romance
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss a new (to me) favorite trope: second chance romance. I was never interested in writing about a couple who didn’t work out the first time—all that potential…
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Rom-Com Book Rec: Love on the Brain
As my summer romance with Ali Hazelwood slides into autumn, I continue to fall head over heels with her stories! Love on the Brain was delicious, witty and delightful, and I devoured every word. I…
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Countdown to the Page and Pen Festival: Two Weeks!
The Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall is only two weeks away! Whether you’re a reader searching for your next favorite book or an aspiring writer looking for inspiration, this festival is for you!…
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My Favorite Trope | Enemies to Lovers in Day Reaper
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite trope: enemies to lovers. Day Reaper is the fourth and final installment in my Night Blood series, and it completes the full arch of Cassidy…
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Writing Retreat: Improving Writing & Interview Skills
First Coast Romance Writers retreats are always memorable experiences, connecting with my fellow romance writers and honing my craft. This year in particular was fantastic because of a podcasting opportunity with Stacey Horan! Writing can…
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