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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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Hiking 27K Steps on Barton Springs Greenbelt Trail
Derek and I got in 27,000 steps hiking Barton Springs Greenbelt Trail! A massive amount of steps (for me) and an even better time. Plus, we only got lost twice!
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Hiking Mount Bonnell Post Healthcare Conference
The Healthcare Internet Conference was fantastic, and hiking around Austin is even better. Mount Bonnell was gorgeous – five out of five stars recommend!
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Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center: HCIC 2024
I’m excited to explore Austin, Texas, during my free time while attending the Healthcare Internet Conference (HCIC). Our first adventure: Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center!
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Stay in the Spooky Mood with Brewing Tricks Before Treats
I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! If you’re not ready to let go of the spooky mood, visit the Funk-N-Fiction blog to read Brewing Tricks Before Treats. One of my favorite parts of writing…
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Meet the Heroine of Brewing Tricks Before Treats
Meet Petra Maine, the heroine of Brewing Tricks Before Treats! This FREE short story is available on the Funk-N-Fiction blog. Petra is accustomed to life giving more tricks than treats, but when a dangerous warlock…
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Recharging with Sand, Sunshine & a Favorite Author
The last 10 days have burned me out: working my 9 to 5, developmental edits on Romantasy book 1 (which are proudly back with my agent and have GREATLY improved my story!!), launching Brewing Tricks…
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Brewing Tricks Before Treats Now Live on Funk-N-Fiction
Brewing Tricks Before Treats is now live! Visit the Funk-N-Fiction blog to read this FREE short story. One of my favorite parts of writing this story was the first kiss: “The kiss was searing, soft,…
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Book Signing Oct 26 at Winding River’s Savannah Club
The Winding River Craft Fair is next Saturday, Oct. 26, 8am-12pm! I’ll be selling and signing books alongside other crafters in our neighborhood, including art, jewelry and baked goods. Pre-order your books today!
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1 Week Until the Release of Brewing Tricks Before Treats
Only 1 week away from the Funk-N-Fiction Halloween Flash Fiction Blog event and the release of Brewing Tricks Before Treats! Be sure to keep your eye out Oct. 24 for the start of this BOOtastic…
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Sight Beyond the Sun Placed Third: Prism Awards
Sight Beyond the Sun placed third in the Prism Awards! Congratulations to Mary Brock Jones for taking the win with Exiled: Arcadia Book Three. As a long time competitive swimmer, it’s sometimes difficult to shake…
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Sneak Peek Reading of Brewing Tricks Before Treats
Brewing Tricks Before Treats is coming soon, to release as a FREE short story on the Funk-N-Fiction blog Oct. 25! One of my favorite parts of writing romance is seeing my heroine through my hero’s…
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200 Pages Deep into Editing Light Beyond Our Orbit!
Today, I hit 200 pages in my work in progress editing Light Beyond our Orbit! I’m 1/3 finished re-reading this manuscript, and after long hours at the keyboard, earned a well-deserved beach day. Happy Sunday!
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Breast Cancer Awareness & Survivor Heroines
Happy breast cancer awareness month! Today is Pink Out Friday at Southeast Georgia Health System, and I’m thrilled to participate. Breast cancer is so unfortunately common that nearly everyone knows a family or friend impacted…
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Meet the Hero of Brewing Tricks Before Treats
Meet Gerard Zeith, the hero of Brewing Tricks Before Treats! As the Harbinger for the East Thornton Coven Counsel, Gerard is tasked with investigating Petra’s Pots & Potions. If Petra willingly sells him a poison…
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Beyond Reader Expectations: Five-Star Review
I try not to look at book reviews, but sometimes, I need a pick me up. Reader praise is a HUGE motivation for me, so join me in a happy dance as I fill my…
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Monsterously Romantic Book Recommendations
Who doesn’t love a good monster in their romance novels? Especially this spooky time of year, romance with a side of giant anglerfish, man eating Venus flytraps, and zombie vampire brothers can get you in…
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Cover Reveal: Brewing Tricks Before Treats
Cover reveal!! In honor of October 1st and the official start of the spooky season, I’m excited to begin the countdown to the release of Brewing Tricks Before Treats (Witchy Business, 9)! This opposites attract…
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BOOtastic Book Recs | Ghost Romances
If you’re anything like me, you’re ready to get in the Halloween mood! Here are my favorite haunted romance novels that are BOOtastic and guaranteed to give you spooky vibes: Little Haunting by the Sea,…
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Sight Beyond the Sun: Finalist for a Prism Award!
I’m thrilled to announce that Sight Beyond the Sun is a finalist in the Prism Awards, hosted by the Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of Romance Writers of America! Pinch me!! I’m in fantastic company…
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Tropes in Romance: Slow Burn Recommendations!
Let’s talk tropes in romance novels: slow burn. It’s my go to trope in my writing, and it’s the one I find myself most enjoying while reading. My slow burn = pet to friends to…
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Join Me At Jax Book Fest!
Join me today now until 4pm at Jacksonville Public Library for Jax Book Fest! I’m on the first floor, table 9. See you soon 💜
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Jax Book Fest Sept. 21: Pre-Order Your Books!
We’re officially less than one week away from Jax Book Fest! Come visit my table this Saturday, Sept. 21, 9am-4pm, at the Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL. I’ll be selling and signing…
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Vote Sight Beyond the Sun For Best Cover!
Support Sight Beyond the Sun! The National Excellence in Romance Covers Contest is now open. Check out all the beautiful romance novel covers, and choose your favorite. Which will obviously be Sight Beyond the Sun…
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