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 celebrated the winter solstice, typically December 21st, which was the shortest day and longest night of the year. But it also marks the time when…
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 books hanging out on my physical and virtual bookshelves. An eclectic combination of audio and old-school books, the genres cover fantasy fiction, how-to declutter nonfiction,…
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 sent over to my editor this past weekend. Here’s the first draft of what will appear on the back cover, as well as a sneak…
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 beginning of winter, typically celebrated from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st. It was believed that the veil between our world and…
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 Rescue a Witch. The event, titled “Spells, Secrets and History,” drew a curious crowd, eager to uncover the mysteries woven through the pages of history…
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 a giant thank you. Halloween Events Y’all know I’m a writer, but you might not know that I used to be a classical theater actress…
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 a memoir (“She’s Losing It!”), children’s book (“Mind Your Manners Minnie Monster”), fitness book (“The SLI Method”) and historical fiction (“To Rescue a Witch”). How…
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 Tonight I tuck you into bed, your last night as my baby. Your face is sweet and clean and innocent, unmarked yet by the world…
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 would love for you to come. Spells, Secrets & History – The World of “To Rescue a Witch” Looking for a spellbinding Halloween event? Join…
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’, ‘white witches’ or ‘healers’) or as malevolent villains (aka, you know…witches) out to use magic to cast evil spells and curse the innocent. This poses…
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 an abused girl accused of witchcraft who must be rescued by a man married to… an actual witch. For Annaliese, the innocent accused of witchcraft,…
When To Rescue a Witch became a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, I received an invitation to attend the American Library Association conference in San Diego for an author signing. As an indie author writing dark historical fiction about witches, Scotland, and survival in the 18th century, I walked into one of…
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 Awards The biggest news is that my book became a fiction finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Whoo hoo! This has opened some…
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 Witch“. Your support has meant so much to me and I appreciate the goodwill. A special shout out to my husband, Henri, who called all…
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 paganism, Wicca and New Age spirituality. In the past accused witches met at the intersection of religion, early science, medicine, fairy tales and entertainment. Here…
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 everyone who cheered me on during the long process. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. As a…
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