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Feeling Overwhelmed? This March Giveaway is For You!

At first glance, a book about business and entrepreneurship might seem far removed from the world of 18th-century witches and historical intrigue. But at its core, Connecting to Your Chaos...

What the Hex is a Beta Reader? (And Why You Need One!)

Imagine: You’ve just finished your manuscript, a delicious tale in the shadows of 1700’s Scotland, about a maiden, mother and crone—bound by fate and forbidden magic—who must unite as an...

Discovering Black History – 18th Century Virginia

As a historical fiction writer, it’s important to research the era the story is set in to get a broad understanding of the customs, laws, beliefs and struggles of the...

Reading and Writing Goals

Happy New Year! Do you write resolutions? I’ve been doing it since I was a kid. My mom and I used to sit at the kitchen table and she would...

Winter Solstice and Yule

Happy holidays! Did you ever wonder where some of our Christmas traditions came from? If you guessed pagan rituals, you’d be correct. In many cultures across the ancient globe people...

Page Turners of the Month – What I’m Reading Right Now

Hello fellow book lovers! Now that my prequel, “To Condemn a Witch” is with my trusted editor, I have about a month off from writing to catch up with all...

Next Book – Sneak Peek!

Hey everybody! I’m excited to share a snippet of my next book, “To Condemn a Witch,” which is the prequel of “To Rescue a Witch”. The latest draft just got...

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...