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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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Free Spicy Sampler | Happy World Beard Day!
Calling all SPICY romance readers 🌶️🌶️🌶️!! For World Beard Day, my author friends and I are celebrating some of our favorite bearded book boyfriends! This limited edition FREE download includes multiple scenes where the main…
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Labor Day Reading: The Love Hypothesis
Happy Labor Day! I’m celebrating the holiday with my favorite weekend activity: beach reading. Continuing down the Ali Hazelwood rabbit hole, I’m enjoying The Love Hypothesis – this book is so funny and fresh, resurrecting…
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My Favorite Sidekick | Eternal Reign
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite sidekick: Ronny Carmichael. In Sweet Last Drop, Ronny is a night blood, one of the rare humans who has the potential to transform into a…
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Download a FREE Sample of Sight Beyond the Sun!
My contribution to this year’s Best Beachside Reads collection (sponsored by Coastal Magic Convention) is a sample of Sight Beyond the Sun. If you’ve been eyeing alien romance, but not quite sure you want to…
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Signing Books at the Page & Pen Festival on Oct. 4!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be attending the first annual Page and Pen Festival at Oviedo Mall! 🗓️ When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, 11am-6pm 📍 Where: 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 🤑…
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My Favorite Kiss | Ghostly Intentions
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite kiss. In Ghostly Intentions, Nannette and Colton have a beautifully deep connection. Their chemistry is off the charts, and through the healing power of love,…
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Ghostly Intentions: Free Witchy Business Romance
My contribution to this year’s Best Beachside Reads collection (sponsored by Coastal Magic Convention) is Ghostly Intentions. This stand alone short story is part of my Witchy Business universe. The hero, Colton, is attempting to…
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Down the Ali Hazelwood Rabbit Hole I Go!
Before a summer thunderstorm chased me off the beach, I started a new to me book! I first fell in love with Ali Hazelwood’s writing while reading Bride, but I never went down the rabbit…
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