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The Illusionist

It's Monday which means... it's time for another Monday Mystery on https://gohavok.com/. Today's flash fiction mystery is "The Illusionist" which actually features two characters from a story I have planned for the distant future. Their story is actually one I've been wanting to write for a long time now, so it feels pretty awesome to share this snippet. In fact, this story is set in Anglia, a neighboring nation to Lemonde from Yellow Bright. This flash fiction is available for free on https://gohavok.com/ for today only, but you can read all my flash fiction stories there anytime with a Havok membership.

What Lurks in the Attic

Ready for another flash fiction mystery? Today only, my story, "What Lurks in the Attic" will be free on https://gohavok.com/ (but you can read all my flash fiction stories there anytime with a Havok membership). This gothic story is inspired by nineteenth-century novels like Jane Eyre but with a special twist.

Book Cover Reveal

When magic and royal rivalry threaten the Fae realm of Concoria, three human sisters scramble to protect their peaceful home.

As Long as We Live is a fantasy retelling of the fairy tale "Snow White and Rose Red" releasing on September 22!

Isn't this cover just beautiful? It was created by the talented Broken Candle Book Designs.

Aaaand... it's available for pre-order now on Amazon, and you can find it on Goodreads as well! In fact, if you pre-order before July 18, you can get As Long as We Live on sale for just 99 cents!

A Handful of Twigs

Today is the release of my second Havok flash fiction piece. This story, "A Handful of Twigs", is a thriller set in a beautiful forest filled with dark secrets. If you're interested in reading this story, make sure you stop by https://gohavok.com/ where the story will be free for today only. And be sure to leave a comment there if you enjoyed the story; I'll be responding to readers' comments throughout the day.

A Pair of Spectacles

Today is the release date for "A Pair of Spectacles" on https://gohavok.com/ . This mystery is set on a passenger cruise liner in a fictional world with an Edwardian feel. It features a female private investigator working her first case - the possible murder of a young woman. This story is free for today only, so, make sure you stop by Havok's website!

New Instagram Account

I've started a brand new author Instagram account for anyone who is interested in following for more information on current projects, books I'm reading, and upcoming releases.

Click here for a link to the account.

New Flash Fiction Published by Havok

I have some exciting news! Over the next two months, I have three pieces of flash fiction that will appear on https://gohavok.com/. The first story, "A Pair of Spectacles", is a mystery set on a passenger cruise liner in a fictional world with an Edwardian feel. It features a female private investigator working her first case - the possible murder of a young woman. This story will be published on Monday, June 14, 2021 and will be free to read that day, so, if you're interested, make sure you stop by Havok's website!

RELEASE DAY!!! / Meet Blanche

Yellow Bright is available for purchase today! I thought it would be fitting, then to share my final sketch of Blanche, my story's young Snow White. She may not be the heroine of this retelling, but she does make quite an impact on Liddy and her journey. If you'd like to learn more about Yellow Bright or to purchase a copy, you can find it for sale here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Meet King Casimir

Here is my third character sketch for Yellow Bright, my Snow White retelling coming out next week! This is King Casimir, the mysterious ruler of the dwarves in the faerie realm where legends are a necessary part of life. If you're excited about Yellow Bright and want to purchase it now, the ebook is available for preorder on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Meet Brice Clement

Since I drew sketches before the release of my last novella, I'm doing the same for Yellow Bright, sharing a sketch of a new character each week until its release day on March 27th! This is Brice Clement, a childhood friend of Liddy's whom she hasn't seen in years. Though they were close in the past, much has changed in his life, and he now carries many secrets with him which could have a significant impact on Liddy's future. If you're excited about Yellow Bright and want to purchase it now, the ebook is available for preorder on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...