This month’s giveaway is a little different from the historical fiction and fantasy novels I often feature. Kwame Come Home by Peter Okonkwo is a moving work that blends narrative storytelling, prose poetry, and dialogue into something that feels almost like a stage play. At its heart is a deeply human story about migration, family,…
When most people think of colonial America, they picture British soldiers marching in bright red uniforms. The image is so iconic that we still call them “Redcoats” more than 250 years later. But have you ever wondered why Britain’s soldiers wore red in the first place? The answer might surprise you (or gross you out…
America Is Turning 250 In 2026, America celebrates a remarkable milestone: 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That anniversary got me thinking. My novels To Condemn a Witch and To Rescue a Witch take place just a few decades before the American Revolution. While my characters couldn’t have imagined the nation…
What if I told you one of America’s Founding Fathers spent time in a cave named after Hell? When most of us think of Benjamin Franklin, we picture a wise statesman flying a kite in a thunderstorm, helping draft the Declaration of Independence, or inventing bifocals. We don’t usually picture him descending into a series…
This month’s giveaway is for all the writers in the Wise Ones community. Whether you’re outlining your first novel, revising a messy middle, or finally preparing to query or self-publish, one thing becomes clear very quickly: no writer succeeds alone. That’s why I’m thrilled to feature Kahina Necaise, the editor who worked on both of…
Celtic Myths, Magic & Witch Trials at the San Antonio Highland Games Last month, I performed three shows of “Celtic Myths, Magic and Witch Trials” at the San Antonio Highland Games. This interactive presentation blends historical research with audience participation and storytelling. When History Meets Storytelling Audiences got a chance to: Recite an actual spell…
What if stepping into a Celtic festival meant stepping into another century? The skirl of bagpipes drifting through the air. Hints of tartan everywhere. Stories as old as the Highlands themselves whispering magic, danger, and resilience. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival this weekend. And this…
It’s your lucky day! 🍀 In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m adding a bonus giveaway this month—something small, meaningful, and handmade with care. This charming crochet four-leaf clover comes from Addis Creations, a young entrepreneur I had the pleasure of meeting at the North Texas Irish Festival, where our booths were side by side….
Last year, artisan The Threaded Crone delighted readers with a handmade witch décor piece for our newsletter giveaway. This year, she’s created something even more special—a custom kitchen witch inspired by Fiona, one of the beloved characters from my Tales of Witchborn series: To Rescue a Witch and To Condemn a Witch. Today, we talk…
If you love Celtic music, Highland culture, and Irish heritage, the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas is one of the biggest Celtic festivals in the United States. With more than 50,000 attendees every year, it fills Fair Park with music, dancing, food, and artisans celebrating Celtic traditions. This year I’ll be there too—selling my…
If you’re curious about what people actually ate in 18th-century Scotland and Ireland, the answer might surprise you. Geography, climate, necessity, and resourcefulness shaped the cuisine of the time, far from the stereotypical image of “peasant food.” Some of the dishes served in the 1700’s are still eaten today. While researching my books To Condemn…
This month’s giveaway spotlight features a romance that has captured hearts for love, courage, diversity, and sweeping Highland adventure. I’m thrilled to team up with Lisa Rayne, author of Never Cross a Highlander, a historical romance that puts Black protagonists front and center in a Highland story rich with intrigue, emotion, and fire-lit chemistry. Readers…
In early February, something curious happens…even in Texas. The days stretch just a little longer. Bluebonnets quietly form close to the ground. And whether you’re watching a groundhog on the news or packing up for a Celtic festival, you can feel that winter is loosening its grip. That moment has a name: Imbolc. Celebrated on…
It seems like the internet is full of throwback photos from 2016, and here’s a very random moment in my life: I was on a reality TV show called American Grit, hosted by WWE/Movie Start John Cena. American Grit is the story of 16 civilians divided into 4 teams led by real life elite military…
Before I wrote dark fantasy novels about witches and ghosts, I wrote a memoir, called She’s Losing It! It’s the story about how I lost 50 pounds (while potty training my son) by entering a bodybuilding competition (bikini division) and fixed my messy life in the process. Each month I do a giveaway to people…
Hello Wise Ones, A few weeks ago I had a lot of fun being interviewed by Peter Okonkwo of the P English Literature podcast. In this interview, I discuss the research behind To Condemn a Witch and To Rescue a Witch, the real Scottish witch trials that inspired the series, and my journey from professional…