Looking for a unique urban fantasy? Here’s a glimpse of the (unedited) first chapter of Smoke and Hellfire, which is coming out soon. Chapter 1 Bea would be pissed if she knew I was writing this. I wouldn’t even mind because that would mean she was here. But I’ll probably never see her again—no oneContinue reading “Get a sneak peek at Smoke and Hellfire”
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Read the first chapter of Text or Treat
Text or Treat hits shelves on October 5th, 2022. Get a sneak peek of the first chapter below. Book Description Sydney Farina is done texting dead people. She’s got a new, non-haunted phone, and the only ghosts she wants to deal with are Halloween decorations. But when a dead body is discovered near the bakeryContinue reading “Read the first chapter of Text or Treat”
Read the first chapter of Poison Contact
Poison Contact, the sequel to Dead Messages, is coming out later next month! To whet your appetite, here’s a sneak peek at the first chapter. Chapter 1: These cookies are x-rated Sydney Farina placed a fondant mermaid tail on top of the last blueberry cupcake and stepped back to survey her work. Six perfect cupcakesContinue reading “Read the first chapter of Poison Contact”
Read the first chapter of The Cruelest Curse
The Cruelest Curse hits shelves on November 30th! This is the conclusion to the Dark and Otherworldly series (Start at the beginning with Poison and Honey if you haven’t already), and the story is ending with a bang. Expect tons of sword fights, at least one steamy scene, and one very cruel curse as theContinue reading “Read the first chapter of The Cruelest Curse”
Superhuman Disaster Sneak Peak
We’re less than a week away from the new release date of Superhuman Disaster–and I’m actually on track to meet it this time! To celebrate, here’s a sneak peak of the first chapter. Thanks again to all of you for your patience, and I hope you like it! Chapter 1 When I slept, I dreamtContinue reading “Superhuman Disaster Sneak Peak”
Read the first chapter of Kill Them All
We’re less than two months away from the release date of Kill Them All! I like to call this novel a “supervillain revenge thriller,” so expect lots of superpowered action and a snarky first-person POV. I love writing Val, a glamorous, middle-aged, semi-retired supervillain who just wants to protect her family. Though loving her doesn’tContinue reading “Read the first chapter of Kill Them All”
Last Week in Superhero Fiction (4/13/18)
Jason Reynolds, author of Miles Morales: Spider-Man, was interviewed on Late Night with Seth Meyers and spoke a little on the background of the book. The Mary Sue has the details. Karen Diem has posted the first chapter of Power on her website! Book 3 in her Arca series, it’s coming out May 5th, andContinue reading “Last Week in Superhero Fiction (4/13/18)”
Almost Invincible Sneak Peak
We’re two weeks away from Almost Invincible‘s September 30th release date, so to celebrate, here’s an exclusive sneak peak at the first chapter. Check it out and let me know what you think! Chapter 1 Seven years ago… My skull hit the pavement with a meaty crack, and my vision went blurry. As lightningContinue reading “Almost Invincible Sneak Peak”
This Book is Full of Ghosts
Ghost Machine is available on Amazon now–and already a bestseller in the young adult steampunk category. Woot! Check it out here. Not sure if it’s a book you’d like? Here’s some of the stuff you’ll find inside: A creepy Victorian asylum full of ghosts Airship battles Mad science A logical heroine and Byronic hero GiantContinue reading “This Book is Full of Ghosts”
Hero Status, Chapter 1
Hero Status is almost ready to be uploaded to Amazon! (That sound you hear is my excited squeal.) While I’m working on the final steps, check out this sample chapter. Chapter 1 People like to debate where superpowers come from. What genetic mutation causes special abilities beyond what seems naturally possible? Experts theorize how theContinue reading “Hero Status, Chapter 1”
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