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  • Prepped & Packed: Amelia Island Book Festival

    Prepped & Packed: Amelia Island Book Festival

    Are you looking to interact with more than 100 authors, ask them about their work and what inspires them? Join me tomorrow, March 1, 10am-4pm at Fernandina Beach Middle School (315 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach,…

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  • Mischief Helping Me Hit Word Count Goals

    Mischief Helping Me Hit Word Count Goals

    Mischief is a lively, silly, and playful kitty, but when he settles down to watch me write, he’s also the sweetest. One of the reasons I love writing at the beach or during my writing…

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  • Meet Your Next Favorite Book March 1!

    Meet Your Next Favorite Book March 1!

    The Amelia Island Book Festival is this Saturday! Join me at Fernandina Beach Middle School (315 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL) on March 1, 2025, 10am-4pm, and meet your next favorite local author. With numerous author…

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  • Goodbye & Thank You Coastal Magic 2025

    Goodbye & Thank You Coastal Magic 2025

    Thank you to all the voracious readers and amazing authors who once again made Coastal Magic Convention so memorable. Every year, I reconnect with old friends, meet new readers, fan girl over other authors, and…

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  • Coastal Magic Convention Book Signing!

    Coastal Magic Convention Book Signing!

    Join me today at 4:30pm at The Shores Resort & Spa for the Coastal Magic Convention book signing! I’ve got my Night Blood series, Love Beyond series, and various anthologies for sale, and of course,…

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  • Day 2: Coastal Magic Convention

    Day 2: Coastal Magic Convention

    This morning is Day 2 of Coastal Magic Convention!! We’ve got lunch with an author at 12:30pm and the book signing later this afternoon. The public can join us for the book signing at 4:30pm…

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  • Day 1: Coastal Magic Convention

    Day 1: Coastal Magic Convention

    This morning is officially Day 1 of Coastal Magic Convention!! I had a fantastic first panel with Caroline Lee, Kiernan Kelly, Carolyn Cross, and J.D. Monroe, talking about alien and monster romance. Next up, I’ll…

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  • Packed & Prepped for Coastal Magic 2025!

    Packed & Prepped for Coastal Magic 2025!

    I’m prepped, packed and about to depart for the Coastal Magic Convention! See you at the shore. (The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, that is!) Coastal Magic is one of my all time…

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  • Mischief Living His Name & Inspiring My Books

    Mischief Living His Name & Inspiring My Books

    Despite having visited our house for nearly a year and living with us full time since we “adopted” him in January, Mischief is always finding new nooks, crannies, and heights to explore in our home.…

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  • Coastal Magic Convention Countdown: 1 Week Away!

    Coastal Magic Convention Countdown: 1 Week Away!

    The 2025 Coastal Magic Convention is only one week away! Although tickets are sold out for the convention, you can still attend the free book signing on Saturday, Feb. 22, 4-6pm at The Shores Resort…

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  • Sunday Funday: First Writing Walk of 2025!

    Sunday Funday: First Writing Walk of 2025!

    My first full writing walk of 2025!! Today turned into an absolutely bombshell of a day: sunshine, clear skies, and over 75. Perfect for walking out that word count! And now that I feel accomplished,…

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  • Enjoying a Favorite Author: Tricia Levenseller

    Enjoying a Favorite Author: Tricia Levenseller

    It’s finally warm enough to lay in the sun and read! I’ve been holding onto this goodie by Tricia Levenseller for a while, having fallen in love with her other YA Romances: The Shadows Between…

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  • Signing at Amelia Island Book Festival March 1!

    Signing at Amelia Island Book Festival March 1!

    Are you looking to interact with more than 100 authors, ask them about their work, and learn what inspires them? Look no further! The Amelia Island Book Festival is the perfect place to meet new…

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  • January Book Recommendation: Rocky Start

    January Book Recommendation: Rocky Start

    Starting 2025 off right with two of my all time favorite authors: Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer! I grew up reading this dynamic duo; their action adventure romances sparked the writer in me, and it’s…

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  • Writing Runs for Romantasy Book 2

    Writing Runs for Romantasy Book 2

    It’s amazing the difference a few days can make! From snow to sunshine, southeast Georgia weather has seen it all this week, making it difficult to keep a routine. Getting back to writing walks has…

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  • Page Count Milestone in Romantasy Trilogy Book 2

    Page Count Milestone in Romantasy Trilogy Book 2

    Time for a mini celebration! I have officially hit 100 pages / 26,506 words in Book 2 of my romantasy trilogy! Mischief is thoroughly impressed with my word count, LOL. This book is writing slower…

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  • Welcome Mischief to the Bradley Family

    Welcome Mischief to the Bradley Family

    Mischief is officially a member of the Bradley Family! I’ve been feeding and caring for this little fur baby since April of last year. He waltz into my heart and home like he owned the…

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  • Couple Christmas Photos at St. Marys Waterfront Park

    Couple Christmas Photos at St. Marys Waterfront Park

    Better late than never: check out the extras from Derek and my Christmas card photos! Every year, Derek and I do a couples “photoshoot” for the holidays, which is always a challenge because Derek is…

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  • Coastal Magic Countdown: Five Weeks!

    Coastal Magic Countdown: Five Weeks!

    Only five weeks away from Coastal Magic Convention! I had the privilege of catching up with these lovely coastal magic attendees during their monthly reward chat, a perk of reading the most coastal magic authors.…

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  • Decorating Hassle vs. Holiday Cheer

    Decorating Hassle vs. Holiday Cheer

    My house is officially un-decorated from Christmas. Phew!! I hate decorating and un-decorating, but gazing upon all those twinkling lights, sparkles, and holiday cheer gives me so much joy, it’s worth the hassle.

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  • Ringing in the New Year: Hello 2025!

    Ringing in the New Year: Hello 2025!

    Relaxing with family, reconnecting with friends, and making new memories was the perfect way to spend my last week of 2024. And after a long travel day home, I’m thrilled to ring in the new…

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  • Meet Your Next Favorite Author at Coastal Magic!

    Meet Your Next Favorite Author at Coastal Magic!

    I’m so thrilled to once again attend Coastal Magic Convention as a featured author! I’ve met so many friends, both readers and authors alike, and this year, I’m especially excited to finally meet Heather Graham!…

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  • New Favorite Author Discovered: Kerrigan Byrne

    New Favorite Author Discovered: Kerrigan Byrne

    I found a new favorite author in Kerrigan Byrne! Although Tempting Fate is a mid-series book, I was really in the mood for a historical bodyguard romance – and this story did NOT disappoint. Looking…

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  • Kayaking Lady Bird Lake: Last Day in Austin

    Kayaking Lady Bird Lake: Last Day in Austin

    Derek and I got in late last night from my work trip to Austin, Texas. Today is a lazy unpacking/laundry day reminiscing about a great vacation… on our last day in Austin, we kayaked Lady…

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