Hello Wise Ones! I can’t believe 2025 is almost over! And what a year it’s been. As I reflect, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone in this quirky little community of people who like historical fantasy fiction, witchy tales and sharing magical moments. (I’ll share some pictures at the end of this post.) This was a…
This fall, the giveaways went beyond books. Throughout the season, I partnered with three incredibly talented artisans who generously donated handcrafted items to share with newsletter readers. Each piece was thoughtfully made—witchy, cozy, and rooted in creativity—perfect companions to a good story and a quiet moment. Below is a roundup of the artisans featured in…
If you missed a newsletter or two this year, consider this your second chance. Throughout the year, I partnered with generous authors to give away some amazing books—stories steeped in history, magic, resilience, and heart. Below is a roundup of every book featured in this year’s newsletter giveaways, along with links to the author interviews…
Happy holidays! Did you ever wonder where some of our Christmas traditions came from? If you guessed Norse mythology, you’d be correct. (Let’s hear it for my Viking ancestors!) In many cultures across the ancient globe people celebrated the winter solstice, typically December 21st, which was the shortest day and longest night of the year….
This month, I’m excited to introduce you to Maranda and Chris, the creative duo behind Midnight Cauldron Shop, a small candle company that blends craftsmanship, imagination, and seasonal comfort into every pour. We met at one of the market places earlier this fall. Their candles smelled so good, I had to share them with the…
Whenever I tell people that I’m an author they ask two questions: What do you write about? Do you have an audio book version? The first question is easy: I write all different genres – witchy tales, like To Rescue a Witch and To Condemn a Witch, and fitness books, like She’s Losing It! and…
Because I’m so very grateful to have such great readers like you, I’m partnering with KJ Waters, author of the Stealing Time series, to participate in her holiday book haul! See instructions below for your chance to win awesome prizes. Limited time! This ends on November 25, 2025. KJ’s Holiday Book Haul Giveaway —…
This month, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ann Kimbrough, author of the brand-new historical mystery The Harvey Girl: Fool’s Treasure. Set in 1891, the story follows New York socialite Willa Abbot, who trades ballrooms for train stations as she becomes a Harvey Girl—one of the legendary women who helped civilize the Wild West. With…
Edinburgh is a city bursting with history that hints at ancient magic. Cobblestone streets, mist-shrouded closes, and centuries-old stories cling to every shadow. But among its many secrets, one site near the gates of Edinburgh Castle holds a particularly haunting energy: The Witches’ Well. This modest bronze fountain, sculpted by Celtic Revival artist John Duncan…
This October, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Clark, a man who walks the line between craft and the supernatural. By day, he’s an artisan who handcrafts beautiful brooms inspired by ancient pagan traditions. By night, he leads ghost tours through the haunted streets of Kerrville, Texas, sharing eerie tales of local spirits…
Step into the world of Celtic folklore and uncover the real stories of witches, wise women, and the trials that condemned them. On Saturday, October 25th at 2pm I’ll be performing “Celtic Myths, Magic & Witch Trials” at the Round Rock Public Library. This FREE, lively, interactive talk blends history, myth, and magic from the…
Listen in, for I’m about to tell you the tale of the most important goddess in all of Scotland… Beira (BYE-rah,) Queen of Winter, first Cailleach (KAL-yuch) Goddess, Destroyer, Protector… is as old as time itself. She has skin as blue as a dead man’s corpse, wild hair the color of frost, only one eye,…
In honor of autumn, I went a little creative and asked a local artisan to provide this month’s giveaway, a handcrafted kitchen witch. A kitchen witch is a whimsical, protective doll traditionally kept in kitchens to bring good luck and guard the home. Rooted in European folklore, she was believed to prevent cooking mishaps, sour…
Thanks to everyone who helped make “To Condemn a Witch” the #1 Amazon New Release Historical Scottish Fiction! I found out while I was getting my daughter settled into college, and as you can imagine, it was an emotional day on multiple fronts. As we head into autumn, I wanted to update you on the…
This month’s historical fiction giveaway, Anna’s Medallion, features a World War II tale of love, war, and sacrifice in a concentration camp. (Based on a true story.) Two lovers ripped away from their families by the Nazis must survive slave labor and concentration camps in Germany during WWII to find each other again. In Nazi-occupied…
Do you enjoy stories inspired by real history, Scottish folklore, and the mystery surrounding witch trials? Today, I’m sharing the opening chapter of To Condemn a Witch, the first novel in my Tales of the Witchborn series. Chapter One introduces Matilda, a character inspired by a real woman accused and convicted of witchcraft in 18th-century…