Last year I participated in AutoCrit’s writing challenge. The challenge was to write a 2-5,000 word short story around the theme community. Winners would have their story be published in a collection. This collection was only available to the winners...

I had a great opportunity this past week to sit down with Dan Kenner, fellow indie author and host of The Casual Author podcast. Together we discuss how I bring my stories to life in different ways and how I, and you, can stay motivated to write. I a...

I’m excited to announce that the retired newsletter novella is coming to ebook April 2023! This blend of sci-fi and fantasy is filled with suspense. Join Iliana Preston as she works with a group of scientist to find a cure, or a weapon, to use agains...

Can you believe it’s been two years since this epic fantasy came out? I’m still having a hard time wrapping my brain around it. This story means a lot to me not only for being my second book ever published, but it’s the first fantasy story I complete...

My podcast Friel Reads is now live! Each week I’ll read a few chapters from one of my books. The introduction episode is already up where you can learn more about what the podcast will entail, plus you’ll learn which book I’m starting with. Episodes...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday and a very happy new year. This year is going to be busy for me as I work to finish and publish Hollowshine Book 3. I also plan on starting Book 4, the last book in this urban fantasy series. Another...

The new newsletter exclusive is here! An assassin has one chance to fulfill her contract at the masquerade, but who will stand in her way? This fantasy short story is FREE to read through the newsletter for a limited time. Sign up here to read today.

A question I always get asked is “do you have audiobooks?” With being an independent author, it’s difficult but not impossible to produce my own. After looking at some options, I’m excited to announce that in January 2023, I’ll have an audio option f...

I’m excited to announce a new short coming to the monthly newsletter. Of Masks & Murder One summer evening, royals gather for a masquerade. What should be a night of merriment could turn sour at the slash of a blade. Hiding among the rich stands...

Monster: A Dark Fantasy celebrates its one year anniversary today. Alice must venture into the forest to save her village. The creature who rules over it is to be feared. But is he really the monster she’s been led to believe? Find out by reading thi...