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December 20, 2021
Unboxing The Siren of Sussex
It’s a momentous day when your author copies arrive from your publisher, especially when it’s your cat who does the unboxing!! 😍 Here are a few pics of my blue-point Siamese cat Bijou doing the honors for my new Victorian romance The Siren of Sussex. The Siren of Sussex will be out on January 11, […]
November 17, 2021
The Siren of Sussex Audiobook News!
I’m thrilled to announce that Penguin Random House has cast actors Vidish Athavale and Lydia Hanman to narrate the audiobook version of The Siren of Sussex! This was such an exciting process. Penguin Random House Audio held auditions for the roles of Ahmad and Evelyn. So many brilliant voice actors auditioned. There were no bad […]
October 22, 2021
Haunting Halloween Giveaway
‘Tis the season for things that go bump in the night! The lucky winner of this Haunting Halloween Giveaway will receive all six of the novels pictured here in paperback format. Warning: You may stay up all night reading these thrilling and addictive novels! ABOUT THE BOOKS The Lost History of Dreams is a “sensual, […]
September 6, 2021
Epic Anniversary Giveaway—Win a Collection of my Published Novels!
Dear Readers, On September 19th, it will be four whole years (!!!) since the release of my first novel, The Lost Letter. To celebrate, I’m hosting an epic anniversary giveaway for a complete set of all eleven of my published romance novels, along with a $20.00 Amazon gift card! 1 winner (selected at random by […]
September 3, 2021
The Artistry of the Victorian Eyebrow
During the Victorian era, some believed that the shape and symmetry of a lady’s brows were indicative of not only her beauty but her character. In his book Personal Beauty (1870), Dr. Daniel Brinton states: “Eyebrows are very significant of character and emotion. The Latin writer Pliny supposed that a portion of the soul had […]
July 20, 2021
A Victorian Gothic Giveaway!!
Dear Readers, It’s release day for my new supernatural Victorian gothic novel John Eyre!! To celebrate, I’ve paired up with bestselling author Syrie James for a Victorian Gothic Giveaway, which includes paperback copies of both of our spooky gothic novels, along with a $25.00 Amazon gift card. Scroll down for more info! AVAILABLE TODAY! John […]
July 11, 2021
The John Eyre Virtual Book Tour Begins!
My new supernatural Victorian gothic novel John Eyre will be out on July 20, 2021. To celebrate its release, I’m embarking on an epic virtual book tour, complete with reviews, exclusive excerpts, and interviews. There’s also a Reader FAQ, spoilers, a Pinterest board with images of how I imagine the characters, and other special treats! […]
May 25, 2021
Welcome, Asteria!
As most of you know, I recently lost my Andalusian gelding Centelleo to colic. Though he’d retired from his dressage career, and though my neck injury prevents me from riding like I used to, as long as he was alive, he served as a beacon of hopefulness for me. When he died, it was as […]
March 10, 2021
In Memoriam: Centelleo
As some of you know, my Andalusian gelding, Centelleo, recently passed away from complications due to colic. It’s been nearly a month now, and though the grief is still fresh, I thought I’d write a bit about our life together to honor his passing. I’ve had horses since I was six, and have been riding […]
November 30, 2020
Fair as a Star named a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020!!
I’m thrilled to announce that my Victorian romance novel Fair as a Star has been named a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020! Fair as Star is about a young woman dealing with clinical depression. It was edited by the brilliant Deborah Nemeth. I’m so grateful to her. And I’m so thrilled that Library Journal […]
