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  • Nature’s Inspiration | Writing Outside

    It’s a no makeup, dress down, sunshine kind of day! Sometimes, I get my best writing in when I’m off the computer and outside, enjoying nature. St. Marys Waterfront Park is one of my favorite…

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  • Book Recommendation | The Shadows Between Us

    Book recommendation time! If you’re looking for a dark YA romance, try The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller. Someone described this book as a “Slytherin” romance, and that perfectly encapsulates the tone and dark…

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  • The City Beneath | Witty Banter

    Usually I focus on Dominic and Cassidy’s witty banter in The City Beneath, but Walker has his moments too: “This whole damsel in distress gig is a bad habit, DiRocco.” “Bad habits die hard,” I…

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  • Throwback Thursday | Very First Book Signing

    Nearly a full 10 years ago, I had my very first book signing at my hometown Eastern Monroe Public Library. So much has improved since then – my hair, my wardrobe and my table set…

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  • Book Recommendation | Fourth Wing

    If you enjoy the houses in Harry Potter, the dragons in Game of Thrones, and underdog heroines who come into their power despite the odds and kick some serious a$$, then you’ll love Fourth Wing.…

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  • Sweet Last Drop | Favorite Quotes

    One of my favorite quotes from Sweet Last Drop, Night Blood blood 2: “You’re being dramatic,” Dominic growled. “Drinking from you won’t kill you. You don’t need the entire cow to make a hamburger, remember?…

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  • Eternal Reign | Five Star Amazon Review

    It warms my heart when people enjoy my novels. Here’s a five-star review for Eternal Reign, Night Blood, book 3: “Fast-paced, nail-biting, encompassing; Book three in the Night Blood saga is every bit entrancing and…

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  • Favorite Quotes | The City Beneath

    Writing the witty banter between Cassidy and Walker throughout The City Beneath was exhilarating, and this quote is one of my favorites: “This whole damsel in distress gig is a bad habit, DiRocco.” “Bad habits…

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  • Coastal Magic Memories

    My final post about 2024 Coastal Magic Convention – a view of our gorgeous hotel while standing on the beach. I’ve always been a beach girl – there’s just something about the ocean sand and…

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  • Light Beyond Our Orbit Draft 1 Complete!

    I began writing Light Beyond Our Orbit (Love Beyond, book 3) on January 28, 2023, and as of today, an entire year and 1 month later, I have written “The End,” clocking in at 167,145…

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  • New Romantasy Series Plotting

    I’m thrilled to say that while walking the gorgious Daytona Beach at Coastal Magic Convention, I plotted a good chunk of my new Romantasy Series that I’m planning for traditional publishing!!

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  • Missing the View | Coastal Magic Con

    Writing this morning was a little more difficult without this view. Missing Daytona Beach and my Coastal Magic Convention peeps!

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  • Last Day at Coastal Magic Convention

    My last day in Daytona Beach, Florida for Coastal Magic Convention! After an exciting book signing and so many new memories with readers and fellow authors, it’s heaven to relax and enjoy the surf and…

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  • Coastal Magic Con Murder Mystery Night

    Readers and author “players” all had a blast at this years Coastal Magic Convention murder mystery night!! I played Adair Burgundy, a desperate reporter with CBC News, trying to save her career with the next…

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  • Coastal Magic Convention Book Signing!

    Join me for the Coastal Magic Convention book signing now-6:30pm, Feb. 24!!

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  • Meeting Ilona Andrews at Coastal Magic Con

    Coastal Magic Convention is where dreams come true!! Ilona Andrews is one of my favorite authors, and meeting them was a huge highlight of this con for me. And of course, they signed my books!!

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  • Arrived in Daytona | Coastal Magic Convention

    I hit the road a little later than planned (that’s what happens when you stubbornly refuse to leave your chair until the chapter is finished) but I have no regrets. The pages were written, the…

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  • Coastal Magic Convention | Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4pm

    Looking for exciting plans this weekend? Join me at Coastal Magic Convention this Saturday at 4pm for a fantastic book signing, featuring Ilona Andrews, Jeaniene Frost, Hildie McQueen, J.D. Monroe, and more… including me!!

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  • Sweet Last Drop | Five Star Review

    This 5 star review is extra special because I actually met Alyssa in person at Jax Book Fest many years ago. My Night Blood Series seemed to instantly resonate with her. “This book was awesome!…

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  • Innkeeper Chronicles | Book Recommendation

    My summer 2023 was devoted to reading all books by Ilona Andrews. I fell in love with her Kate Daniels series, devouring all the short stories and spin off novels, and then I jumped right…

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  • Beyond the Next Star | Favorite Quotes

    In Beyond the Next Star, Torek resembles the beast in Beauty and the Beast with his head to toe body fur… until he sheds. Then, Delaney sees him in ALL his glory: “He had the…

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  • Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating the day of love with your boo, your book boyfriend, fur baby or pampering yourself (because you 💯 deserve it!) I hope you’re making today a moment to remember…

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  • The City Beneath | Five Star Review

    The City Beneath will always have a special place in my heart because it was my debut novel. Thank you to the readers who have stuck with me on this journey! “One of the best…

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  • Escaping Cages: Theme in Sight Beyond the Sun

    One of the themes that Sight Beyond the Sun explores is the concept of escaping cages. The heroine, Kinsley Morales, is trapped in a physical cage after being abducted by aliens. The cage is luxurious,…

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