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The Witches’ Well of Edinburgh: Real Witch Trials & Samhain Reflections

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...

Witchy Traditions and Texas Ghosts: A Conversation with Kevin Clark

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...

Celtic Myths, Magic and Witch Trials

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...

Beira Queen of Winter

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…...

Giveaway – A Kitchen Witch

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...

Austin Celtic Festival and Other Events

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,...

Giveaway: Anna’s Medallion

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...

Sneak Peek – Chapter 1 of “To Condemn a Witch”

Here is a sneak peek at the first chapter in my new novel, To Condemn a Witch. It’s set in Scotland, 1707 when Fiona (the woman on the cover) is...

When Did Vegas Get So Expensive?

Two weeks ago I was incredibly excited to attend the Historical Novel Society conference at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Holy @#$! when did Las Vegas get so expensive? The...

Giveaway: Meet the Author Behind The Rival Courts Series

This month’s historical fiction giveaway features a royal tale of love, war, and secrets buried in the palaces of Victorian Europe. Meet Luv Lubker, indie author of The Rival Courts...

Stonehenge, the Summer Solstice & the Witches Who Remember

At dawn on the summer solstice, sunlight spills between ancient stones of Stonehenge shrouded in mystery and magic. A ritual calendar. A portal. A promise. Ever since I was a study...

Want to Read a Witchy Book Before Anyone Else?

Want to Read a Witchy Book Before Anyone Else? If you love dark historical fiction, witches with bite, and secret covens plotting revenge against corrupt men in powdered wigs… have...

Book Cover Reveal and Design Tips for a Series

I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my newest book To Condemn a Witch! Release Date: August 11, 2025 Behind-the-Scenes I hired Stuart Bache to do the cover design again....

The Legend of Sligachan Old Bridge

If you go to Sligachan Old Bridge on the Isle of Skye, you just might walk away with eternal beauty… While in Scotland researching for my book To Condemn a...

Tales of the Witchborn

Things are getting exciting! To Rescue a Witch is now expanding into a series called Tales of the Witchborn. (My daughter came up with the series title name – Thanks,...