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Mark Your Calendars: Literary Indulgence Festival
Mark your calendars for this year’s Literary Indulgence Festival! Hosted by FSCJ Kent Campus in Jacksonville on July 18, 10am-4pm, this year’s event is open to the public and free to attend. With 40+ authors…
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Space Coast Book Lovers 2026: Ten Years of Romance
I spy with my little eye, a found family who had an absolute blast at Space Coast Book Lovers! From Bookniques, Tropes & Sips, and the Luau, to Author Feud (Gold Devils for the win!),…
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Space Coast Book Lovers Signing Today, June 20th!
Join me today, June 20, 3-5pm at the Space Coast Book Lovers Read-A-Palooza book signing!! Held at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Fl, the event is open to the public and…
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Lunch with an Author & Love that Lasts Panel
Lunch with an author at Space Coast Book Lovers! I hope everyone enjoyed their custom pillows and keychains. Thank you to all the readers who chose to have lunch with me—it was a pleasure to…
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Making Memories & Friends at Color-tastic Conversations
Every year, I host a Booknique at Space Coast Book Lovers. In the past, we’ve been abducted by aliens in a choose your own adventure game, played a Taboo Tournament, and most recently, enjoyed ice…
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Prepped, Packed & Hitting the Road to Space Coast!
I’m prepped, packed and hitting the road for Space Coast Book Lovers! Fingers crossed I’m not forgetting anything… ✅ Books ✅ SWAG ✅ Coloring Sheets ✅ Luau Dress ✅ Dancing shoes First activity on the…
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WIP Update: Lost Guardians Trilogy Character Inspo
My newest work in progress is the Lost Guardians trilogy. Book 1, Secrets of Blade & Sky, is currently being pitched to publishers. Book 2, Promises of Earth & Poison, is just about wrapped (minus…
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Pre-Order Night Blood Series for Space Coast Book Lovers
It’s not too late to preorder the Night Blood series for Space Coast Book Lovers! If you’re craving high stakes murder and mischief after midnight, start the investigation with book one, The City Beneath! As…
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Space Coast Book Lovers Alien/Pet Swag
What would Space Coast Book Lovers be without some fabulous swag? I get such a thrill watching readers enjoy their custom goodies. This year, I’m investing in keychains and pillows! And for those who had…
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Color-Tastic Conversations at Space Coast Book Lovers
Check out this fabulous coloring sheet featuring character art of Torek and Delaney from Beyond the Next Star! (Created by the talented Florida Girl Design Inc..) They are one of three designs that readers will…
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2027 Coastal Magic Con Featured Author
I’m thrilled to once again participate as a featured author at the 2027 Coastal Magic Convention! I LOVE this con and the tribe I’ve built over the years. If you’re a reader and looking to…
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Claim Your Space Coast Book Lovers Pre-Orders
It’s not too late to preorder the Love Beyond series for Space Coast Book Lovers! If you’re craving forced proximity in unexpected places, start the adventure with book one, Beyond the Next Star. Delaney is…
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Color-tastic Conversations at Space Coast Book Lovers
I’m honored to once again host a Booknique at this year’s Space Coast Book Lovers! June 18-19, readers can join me for Color-tastic Conversations, an hour of coloring and conversation. During this memorable and intimate…
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Literary Indulgence Festival: July 18, 2026, 10am-4pm
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m participating as a featured signing author at the third annual Literary Indulgence Festival on July 18, 2026, 10am-4pm, at FSCJ Kent Campus in Jacksonville! This year’s programming will explore…
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Delivery of Joy: New Home Office Bookshelf
New trophy display—I mean, book shelf! Derek and I upgraded our home office furniture, and it finally delivered this week. I’m so thrilled by how it turned out and can’t stop staring at it. Instead…
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Double Beach Day Weekend Reading This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
My first double beach day weekend of the season, and deliciously, I kicked it off by diving into the new release of one of my all time favorite authors: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me…
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Portugal Day Seven: Exploring Loulé & Dinner at Gusto by Heinz Beck
The sun returned for our day in Loulé! We explored the local market, Loulé Castle, and Igreja Matriz de São Clemente. For our last evening in Portugal, Derek and I enjoyed a tasting dinner at…
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Portugal Day Six: Albufeira History & Geography Jeep Tour
On an adventurous Jeep tour—adventurous because I’m pretty sure the Jeep didn’t have air bags, barely had seat belts, and the back roads were one lane with oncoming traffic, LOL!—Derek and I visited the ruins…
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Portugal Day Five: Sagres Fortress & Cabo de Sao Vincente Lighthouse
The cliffs and vast ocean sprays were spectacular at Sagres Fortress and Cabo de Sao Vincente Lighthouse. After a long (and chilly!) afternoon taking photos, we enjoyed the local cuisine at Miam Burgau. Best meal…
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Portugal Day Four: Island Hopping & Bone Chapel in Faro
Island hopping on our “private” four-hour boat tour was amazing. (Private because we suspect that other passengers cancelled under the threat of rain… but we lucked out!) We learned about local bird life on Armona…
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Portugal Day Three: Ponte da Piedade & Lagos Old Town
Hiking Ponte da Piedade was a breath-taking, three-mile round trip (for us) filled with cliffs, gorgeous rock formations and hidden beaches. Afterward, dinner at Casa do Prego in Lagos was delicious, nestled in Old Town’s…
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Portugal Day Two: Benagil Caves by Land & Sea
Derek and I had a blast visiting the Benagil Caves—by land and by sea! We admired them from below on a splish and slash ride posing as a boat tour (thank you choppy water!) but…
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Portugal Day One: Endless Travel & Arrival in Algarve
After a day and a half of traveling (in style!) Derek and I finally arrived at our final destination… Pine Cliffs Hotel & Resort in Algarve, Portugal!
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Signing Books at Novel Brews in St. Marys!
A blustery day in St. Marys—perfect to swing by Novel Brews, sign some books, and drink a “bookish babe” latte! The wind was intense but not more powerful than our love of caffeine and book…
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