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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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Best Beachside Reads: Free Books Now-Sept. 1
Calling all readers looking for FREE books! Several bestselling Coastal Magic Convention authors have teamed up to offer the “Best Beachside Reads” collection, a delightful selection of FREE short stories, novellas and sample books. Available…
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Day Three in Portland: Inspiration at Fort Williams Park
Before getting rained out, Derek and I enjoyed the Portland Head Light cliff walk at Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth! Book 3 in my Romantasy Trilogy is set on a cliffside lighthouse — I love…
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Day Two in Portland: Whale Watching & Fresh Pasta
Derek and I enjoyed a whale watching adventure for our second day in Portland, Maine! We saw several porpoises and a humpback whale. And dinner at Solo Italiano was delizioso — Nothing beats fresh, hand…
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Day One in Portland, Maine: From State Parks to Duckfat
Derek and I kicked off our adventure by exploring Old Port, Kettle Cove, and Two Lights State Park! Lunch at Duckfat was delicious – but we didn’t expect anything less from a Chopped champion 😂
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My Favorite Reveal | Sweet Last Drop
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite “reveal.” In Sweet Last Drop, Cassidy DiRocco is investigating a series of gristly murders in which the victims are all missing a vital organ: their…
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Writing “The End” on Draft 1 of Romantasy Book 2!
7 months. 457 pages. 119,643 words. The first draft of Romantasy Book 2 is officially complete! This story is truly an epic romance, bursting with battle magic, telepathic animal guardians, and unexpected found family. I…
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Mischief Earrings Courtesy of Chrissy Yellets
I am in LOVE with my cat earrings courtesy of Chrissy Yellets. Despite my creative writing brain, I’m not a crafty person, so I don’t normally participate in the fabulous trades at Space Coast Book…
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Space Coast Book Lovers 2025: Thank you
I spy with my little eye, a found family of authors who had an absolute blast last weekend at Space Coast Book Lovers. Thank you to all the readers for their love, enthusiasm and voracious…
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Live Coastal Magic Facebook Chat with Kari Lemor
It’s Coastal Magic Con season! Check out my Facebook page to watch a live chat featuring Kari Lemor and myself as we discuss our books, answer reader questions, and give important Coastal Magic updates.
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Space Coast Book Lovers Book Signing: 3-5pm
Join me today, June 21, 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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Meet the Author Luncheon with Kira Nyte
Kira Nyte and I had a fabulous “meet the author” luncheon with eight lovely readers during day two of Space Coast Book Lovers!! We still have Tropes & Sips to look forward to and then…
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Cocoa Beach Writing Walk: The Joy of Storytelling
Starting my day off right with a morning writing walk on the absolutely gorgeous Cocoa Beach. I have no idea how many words I’ve written because when I walk, I write on my phone, but…
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BOOKniques & Throwback Thursday Signing
Day One: Space Coast Book Lovers has officially launched! Today was a whirlwind of meet and greets, Booknique sessions, and a Throwback Thursday reading/signing. And best of all, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new…
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Packed & Prepped for Space Coast Book Lovers!
✅ Books ✅ Swag ✅ Bikinis ✅ Forest Elf costume for House Fable after party 🤣 This con in particular has so many activities and give aways that a four-day event looks like I’m packing…
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My Favorite Monster: Ushelz in Sight Beyond the Sun
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite monster: ushelz, a colony of person eating Venus flytraps on the planet Havar. Raveno, my hero, never thinks to inform Kinsley, the heroine, about the…
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Hitting 104K Words this Swim Saturday
It’s another swim day! Such a gorgeous, sunny morning, I’m glad I put a pep in my step to arrive at the pool before the kiddos, so I could get my 3,000 yards in. Is…
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Color-tastic Conversations at Space Coast
I’m excited to once again host a Booknique at this year’s Space Coast Book Lovers! Join me for Color-tastic Conversations, an hour of coloring and ice breaker games. During this memorable and intimate experience, participants…
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Featured Author at 2026 Coastal Magic Convention
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m a featured author at the 2026 Coastal Magic Convention! I LOVE this con and the tribe I’ve built over the years. If you’re a reader and looking to discover…
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My Favorite Secret | Beyond the Next Star
In today’s My Favorite Things video, I discuss my favorite secret. The heroine in Beyond the Next Star, Delaney, is abducted by aliens and mistaken as a pet. The hero, Torek, is a military commander…
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Lycoming College Alumni & Reunion Weekend
I am so incredibly blessed to have such fabulous friends in my life. Caroline, Stacy, Katie, and Meg – you made this Lycoming College Alumni & Reunion Weekend an absolute blast. Thank you for celebrating…
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Reuniting With My Lyco Family This Weekend!
Only two days until Lycoming College Alumni & Reunion Weekend! It seems impossible that I graduated college fourteen years ago, but here we are, returning to my alma mater to celebrate and reminisce with my…
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