Let the Music Move you

It is no secret that many authors use music for inspiration, for motivation, and sometimes just for fun while we're writing. Oftentimes, we hear a song that inspires a story or a scene that won't let go until we write it. The song will play on repeat...

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May 16, 2025
A long time ago, in a book far away

As a child I wanted one thing... to be an author! A published author, to be clear. An author of fantasy and paranormal tropes because I have always loved all things supernatural. But reality got the way and my parents pushed me into a college degree...

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May 13, 2025
I need your help!

In the past, I have written primarily paranormal and fantasy romance fiction. My latest WIP swerves a way from the romantic aspect as the primary plot point. Actually, the female protagonist is married with kids. The manuscript is complete; however,...

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May 09, 2025
You asked for it, You got it!

As I move from writing paranormal romance to paranormal fiction (light on the romance), I'm back in my true fun zone--ghost stories! Based on last week's poll, you overwhelming voted for tales of the paranormal to be added to my newsletter so, withou...

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May 06, 2025
AND survey says...

Thanks to all who replied to my latest poll question in an effort to provide you with the content you desire.The question was: Would you like me to start dedicating one (or more) newsletters a month to paranormal stories (ghosts, cryptids, etc)?AND s...

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May 02, 2025
Important Poll Question

Hi, everyone! Just a quick shoutout to all my lovelies! Thanks for joining me for tales of fantasy and paranormal fiction, romance fiction, reading recommendations, and author tips and tales of the trade.While listening to one of my favorite podcasts...

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Apr 29, 2025
Nothing can be more exciting than...

Paranormal and Fantasy Romance and even non-romantic Paranormal and Fantasy fiction have been my mainstays for most my life - both reading and writing.Aside from venturing from time to time into Historical Fiction (if it's got a Tudor, a Yorkist, or...

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Apr 22, 2025
Proofreading Pros

Congrats, Authors, if you are at this final stage of getting your book baby to publication (or to the querying agents stage).Your manuscript has reached the final relay station before completion. Give yourselves (and your beta readers, your arc reade...

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Apr 18, 2025
Once upon a time in a land far away...

Fairy tale retellings are trending in the book publishing industry, but trust me when I say these fairy tales are not for the kiddos. No, these are far from the Disney stereotypes. Most retellings are now beyond PG-13 rated to R rated and (I dare say...

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Apr 15, 2025