Tag: urban fantasy
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Before Romantasy Had a Name: Five Years with Dark and Otherworldly
Five years ago, I published the Dark and Otherworldly series and called it “urban fantasy with a strong romantic subplot.” That description never quite fit. The story takes place in a fae Otherworld for the entire first book—the characters don’t venture to the modern human world until Book Two. And…
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My Top 10 Books of 2023
If there’s one thing I like almost as much as reading books, it’s recommending them. And I may be reading (and writing) less now that I’m a full-time parent, but I still finished a lot of books in 2023. It’s hard to narrow them down to my top ten, but…
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Smoke and Hellfire is in stores now
This book has taken so long to get published that I felt like this day would never come. But it’s finally happened: Smoke and Hellfire is out in the world for everyone to read. Some tropes you’ll find in this book: If you’d like to read a preview of the…
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Get a sneak peek at Smoke and Hellfire
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…
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Upcoming Autumn Reads
Today’s officially the first day of autumn! And if you’re looking for some new books to read this spooky season, then don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. Cozy Mystery First off, Text or Treat will be hitting shelves on October 5th. It’s a Halloween-themed cozy mystery that’s sure to add…
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Feast your eyes on the beautiful Dark and Otherworldly paperbacks
I used to release all my books in ebook format only, so I’m happy that Draft2Digital has an easy (and free) paperback option. I’ve been slowly going through my backlist and creating paperbacks for my books, and I just unboxed the Dark and Otherworldly series yesterday. Aren’t they pretty?! 😍…
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Get Your Free Copy of a Fantasy Magazine
If you like free fantasy fiction, then today’s your lucky day. Monsters & Masquerades, the 6th issue of Indie Bites, just released, and it’s got five exclusive short stories–including one by me. Behind You, my short story, features mysterious deaths on a lonely mountain hiking trail and a park ranger…
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Ghosts, Ghosts, and more Ghosts: an Author Update
First off, a big thank you to everyone who purchased Dead Messages and helped make its launch a success. And an extra big thank you to everyone who left a review. You’re the best! I finished the second draft of Poison Contact, Dead Messages‘ sequel, yesterday. Draft 1 was a…
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The Dark and Otherworldly Omnibus is in stores now!
Were you waiting for the right time to read the Dark and Otherworldly series? Well, the right time is now. The omnibus edition hit stores today, and you can get the entire trilogy in one ebook for a cheaper price than buying all three books separately. It’s also available in…
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Rejected Book Covers for the Dark and Otherworldly Omnibus
Last week I posted the cover reveal for the Dark and Otherworldly omnibus, and I’m super happy with how the cover turned out. But designing it was a process, and I made a few less-than-stellar book covers along the way. Here’s a glimpse at some that didn’t make the cut.…
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