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Halloween History & giveaway

Did you ever wonder why we celebrate Halloween? Origins The origins of Halloween were in the Celtic fire festival Samhain (SAH-win) marking the end of the harvest season and the...

A Night of Witchcraft and Wise Women at Pflugerville Library

Last night, the quiet halls of the Pflugerville Library were filled with the whisper of the past as we delved into the historical and enchanting world of my novel, To...

October Events and a Giant THANK YOU

Hello awesome readers! I’ve been on a mad dash to market my book, “To Rescue a Witch” during the entire month of October. Here are a few quick updates and...

Help with Tagline, please!

I Need Your Help, Friends! I’m updating my website and need a new tagline that captures the spirit of my books. Here’s my conundrum: My stories cover multiple genres, including...

First Day of School

I wrote this the night before my daughter started kindergarten. Tomorrow she starts college. Here is an excerpt from my memoir, “She’s Losing It!” Good Night Baby/Good Morning Little Girl...

Save the Date – October 3

Do you live near Austin, Texas and like witch fiction? Me too! And guess what? I’m going to be doing a fun author event presentation about Halloween and witches and...

Do You Prefer Witches as Heroes or Villains?

Do You Prefer Witches as Heroes or Villains in Stories? Depending on where and when you lived, your society would have viewed witches as heroes (aka ‘wise women’, ‘cunning folk’,...

Mystic Symbols: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Cats, Broomsticks, and Witch Hats

As a fiction writer, I do a lot of research into my characters, which means I’ve been studying up on witches. Set in 1739, “To Rescue a Witch” is about...

Behind-the-Scenes at a Book Conference

Have you ever been in a group setting and looked around with a giddy grin and thought, “These are my people?” That’s what it was like going to the American...

Book Signing Events and Workshops

It’s been an exciting three months since my first novel, “To Rescue a Witch” launched. Here are some updates and future book signing events and workshops. Next Generation Indie Book...

How Did the Book Launch Do?

As my first novel journey comes to an end, I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who bought, read, reviewed and/or promoted my book, “To Rescue a...

7 Fun Facts about Witches

I’ve been fascinated by witches since I was a little girl, which is probably why my novel, “To Rescue a Witch” is about them. Real witches today tend to practice...

To Rescue a Witch – On Sale Now!

Happy book birthday, “To Rescue a Witch”! It’s taken 3 1/2 years to finish my debut novel, but it’s finally for sale in paperback ($11.99) and Kindle ($4.99). Thank you...

Free Giveaway – To Rescue a Witch

Hi everyone! I’m giving away 100 copies of my book on Goodreads. Here is a link for your chance to win: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/383820-to-rescue-a-witch The giveaway ends on Monday, March 4, when...

How to Use Fashion in Literature

Everything you wear is a statement about yourself. This was doubly true for people in the 18th century. Clothing defined your gender, class and ethnicity as well as your personal...