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January 14, 2024

The TMI: January 14, 2024

Be one of the first to read Flash Point. Only available here. (2 weeks before the worldwide release.) 

Flash Point Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan

{ENJOY THIS EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT from FLASH POINT: MIDLIFE IN AURA COVE} *  

“This is why I love Florida,” Katie mused to Arlo, who was sitting in the passenger seat of her green Volkswagen Beetle while she drove to Kandied Karma. It was late February, and with the top down to allow the gentle breeze, the sun was deliciously warm on the crown of her head. The wind ruffled Arlo’s fur as Katie navigated to a parking spot near the rear entrance of her grandmother’s artisanal chocolate shop in downtown Aura Cove. Katie quickly unbuckled her seatbelt but then froze when she saw her reflection in the rearview mirror.

“Holy cow. It’s all white now,” she remarked, leaning in and whipping her chin from side to side to confirm her entire head of hair was now as white as the driven snow. The change happened so quickly that it sometimes felt like she was staring at a stranger when she caught a glimpse of herself in a mirror.

“I think you look beautiful either way,” Arlo offered, barking once for emphasis.

I think you’re trying to get back in my good graces with flattery.”

“But is it working?” he teased, batting full-tilt puppy dog eyes up at her.

Katie laughed. “Nope.” He whined in dismay, and she scratched under his chin to comfort him. “You’re cute, but you’re still in the doghouse for spying on me. Besides, I’m not the kind of girl who needs ego boosts from others anymore. I can genuinely say I like who I am.”

“What an evolved creature you’ve become!” Arlo exclaimed. “Even just a year ago, you would have never made that claim.”

Katie nodded. “True. I’ve come a long way, but there is still so much further to go.”

“You’ll get there,” Arlo encouraged, confident in his owner. She patted him on the head and then reached over to open the car door to lead him into the back door of the shop. Once her eyes adjusted to the lower light inside, her jaw dropped, and she stopped dead in her tracks. Following too closely, Arlo whined when his nose hit her heels, then quickly backtracked, quivering in fear and hiding behind Katie as he looked up at the woman standing there.

Zoya rolled her eyes at their over-the-top reactions. “You’re going to have to get used to seeing me on the regular around here. If I’m supposed to make those crotchety witches in the eternal coven happy, I’m going to need to find ways to be more altruistic. Hence, I decided to search out my two favorite do-gooders.” She waved her gloved hands to indicate Yuli and Katie. “Got any ideas?”

“Step one might be to stop referring to the eternal coven as crotchety witches,” Katie offered, trying to be helpful, but Zoya shot her an incensed glare that made her last few words trail off at the end.

“Historically, doing good has not been your strong suit,” Yuli reminded her.

“True,” Zoya admitted with a shrug. Her white hair was gathered in a loose braid that flowed down her back. She wore an aqua-colored sundress that reminded Katie of the color of the sea surrounding the Castanova Compound. “I’ve far preferred delivering comeuppance, but maybe it’s time to turn a new leaf.”

“Pfft.” Yuli’s disbelief was clear. “New leaf! Ha!”

“I thought after the Fioletovy Mahiya, we decided to let bygones be bygones.” Zoya challenged her reaction, leveling her eyes on Yuli, who refused to back down, testing her grandmother. The Fioletovy Mahiya was a once-in-a-lifetime lunar event that temporarily lifted the veil between the living and the dead. During last February’s full moon, Katie, Yuli, and Zoya discovered the only way to step into the fullness of their supernatural powers was to unite the mortal coven. It was a task that still seemed monumental, even after the healing they’d individually received during the event.

“In that case, since we open in fifteen, why don’t you start your good deeds by stocking the truffle case?” Yuli boldly asked in her typical direct fashion, making Katie grin at her audacity. It was obvious, Yuli was not pulling any punches and was ready to test this magnanimous version of herself Zoya was trying to claim.

Zoya scoffed at the idea, balling her hands on her hips. “Ana Castanova can’t be seen engaging in manual labor,” she huffed. “It’s dangerous to her brand.”

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Currently Enjoying: Chicken Marsala

I love to cook, and this week I was on a quest to find the BEST Chicken Marsala recipe on the internet. This one from Once Upon a Chef was DELICIOUS. I could drink the pan sauce. We love the mushrooms so I doubled them and it was worth it. Make it, and angels will SING. 

We've been pounded with back to back record snow fall and this is the kind of warm, stick to your bones comfort food that gets us Midwesterners through. 

Chicken Marsala

Currently Reading: The Whispers

This was a fast-paced, compelling read filled with characters you'll love to hate. It's filled with sharp insights into life in suburbia, and the judgement of the ambition of mothers.

The Whispers by Ashley Audrain book review by blair bryan

 

Currently Writing: In a Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 5

In a Flash by best selling paranormal Womens fiction author Blair Bryan

45% of the first draft has been written and there are some incredible breakthroughs happening for Katie, Zoya, and Yuli in this 5th installment of the Midlife in Aura Cove Series. I'm under the gun to write my little heart out so I can enjoy our honeymoon and not feel guilty about it. The Catholic guilt...it runs deep.The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Amy Groneberg

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Published on January 14, 2024 03:26

January 7, 2024

The TMI: January 7, 2024

It's Exclusive Early Release Day for Flash Point: Midlife in Aura Cove 4 

When Roxanne Sullivan, a West Point alumna and retired military officer, visits Katie's beachfront home in Aura Cove, a cryptic message from Karma sets an unthinkable chain of events in motion.

Karma is a WITCH! Dive into the new Paranormal Women's Fiction series readers are calling, "Wicked Fun!" Flash Point is exclusively available on this website only. It will go live on all retailers February 1, 2024.

Flash Point Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan

I Married My Best Friend Last Week!

We ran off and eloped at the Botanical Center. It was a perfect day I will cherish forever. Seven years ago, when I moved to Des Moines, I never thought my life would change so substantially. To be here in this place of joy is such a gift. It's true what they say, "Some of the best days of your life haven't even happened yet."

Subscribe to my new Youtube Channel and help me raise funding for audio versions of the Midlife in Aura Cove Series! It's easy and it's FREE. 

Teal Butterfly Press on Youtube

One question I get daily is, "When will you release audiobooks of Aura Cove?" I would love to make them accessible to people with disabilities and other readers who prefer to listen, but the cost is prohibitive. To create audiobooks of the series will cost seven to ten thousand dollars for human narration upfront. When you factor in being paid pennies for a purchase in Audible, (this is a whole 'nother story,) the return on investment would take a decade.

A couple weeks ago, I learned authors are starting to harness the power of YouTube monetization as a revenue stream and it seems like the perfect platform to help me create the audiobooks. To get monetized you need 1000 subscribers and 4000 watched hours. Help me get there by subscribing here and listening to Back to Before Part 1 & 2 narrated by Linsdey Arellano. 

Back to Before Audiobook

Currently Reading: The Hypnotist's Love Story

I loved the Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies so naturally I am a Liane Moriarty fan. This one has a Patrick, and you know my fondness for those. So far so good!

The Hynotists love story by Liane Moriarity

 

Currently Writing: In a Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 5

In a Flash by best selling paranormal Womens fiction author Blair Bryan

35% of the first draft has been written and there are some incredible breakthroughs happening for Katie, Zoya, and Yuli in this 5th installment of the Midlife in Aura Cove Series. I'm under the gun to write my little heart out so I can enjoy our honeymoon and not feel guilty about it. The Catholic guilt...it runs deep.The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Sara Warner

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Published on January 07, 2024 04:51

December 31, 2023

The TMI: December 31, 2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!  

I love New Year! It's a time for me to take stock of where I have been, and chart a course to where I want to go. I planted the seeds four years ago when I started writing my books and after tending to them daily, it looks like this is the year I get to harvest. What a lesson this concept has been! Instead of constantly pulling out my sprouts looking for new growth and doubting every decision, I made the conscious effort to leave them alone and step out in faith that my time is coming. It's happening and I could not be more thrilled. 

Subscribe to my new Youtube Channel and help me raise funding for audio versions of the Midlife in Aura Cove Series! It's easy and it's FREE. 

Teal Butterfly Press on Youtube

One question I get daily is, "When will you release audiobooks of Aura Cove?" I would love to make them accessible to people with disabilities and other readers who prefer to listen, but the cost is prohibitive. To create audiobooks of the series will cost seven to ten thousand dollars for human narration upfront. When you factor in being paid pennies for a purchase in Audible, (this is a whole 'nother story,) the return on investment would take a decade.

Sure, I could make them with AI, but I just can't bring myself to do it. Human narrators bring more emotion and I refuse to half-ass any of my projects. I vow to whole-ass it for you every time. (Hee Hee.)

Last week I learned authors are starting to harness the power of YouTube monetization as a revenue stream and it seems like the perfect platform to help me create the audiobooks. To get monetized you need 1000 subscribers and 4000 watched hours. Help me get there by subscribing here and listening to Back to Before Part 1 narrated by Linsdey Arellano. 

Back to Before Audiobook

Escape into Aura Cove  ORDER HERE. Immerse yourself in the small-town magic of Aura Cove, where your 133-year-old great-great-grandmother is still alive and seeking revenge against your cheating husband, and where chocolate truffles on your 50th birthday give you supernatural powers.

Aura Cove is smashing all of my previous publishing records. It has the perfect blend of magic and heartwarming family moments with a touch a hilarity. I hope you check it out! Midlife in Aura Cove a Paranormal Women's Fiction Series by Blair Bryan
Currently Reading: The Hypnotist's Love Story

I loved the Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies so naturally I am a Liane Moriarty fan. This one has a Patrick, and you know my fondness for those. So far so good!

The Hynotists love story by Liane Moriarity

 

Currently Writing: In a Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 5

In a Flash by best selling paranormal Womens fiction author Blair Bryan

25% of the first draft has been written and my butterflies have been voting on character names inside my reader group. Katie, Yuli, and Zoya feel like old friends now and it will be bittersweet to finish the series this year.

The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Carla Tate

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Published on December 31, 2023 05:40

December 24, 2023

The TMI: December 24, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! 

2023 is ending on a high note for me and I can already tell 2024 is going to exceed my expectations. There are some huge life changing announcements that I will share in a few weeks, and I can honestly say I am the happiest I have ever been in my adult life.

If you read Scotland with a Stranger, you know how dark it was. To be here now, in this beautiful place, doing the work I love is SUCH A GIFT. To have fully restored the relationship with my son, who now FaceTimes me for impromptu pancake making lessons is a joy I will never take for granted.

The reason I overshare my highs and my lows is to inspire others. No matter where you are right now, no matter how dark and hopeless life can seem, there is always a path to your ultimate happiness. Believe it and fight for it with every fiber of your being, because you deserve it. My biggest wish for you this holiday season is that you reconnect with the magic. It's right there, waiting for you to love yourself enough to let it in. 

Cheers to you! Love, Blair Bryan

Escape into Aura Cove  ORDER HERE. Immerse yourself in the small-town magic of Aura Cove, where your 133-year-old great-great-grandmother is still alive and seeking revenge against your cheating husband, and where chocolate truffles on your 50th birthday give you supernatural powers.Midlife in Aura Cove a Paranormal Women's Fiction Series by Blair Bryan
Readers are Raving about the Midlife in Aura Cove Series
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Grab the bundle and binge this heartwarming and hilarious new paranormal women's fiction series. 

Midlife in Aura Cove Bundle 1 Paranormal Women's Fiction Series: Books 1,2,3 Currently Enjoying: Yasso Mint Chocolate Chip Bars

Healthy Ice Cream Mint Chocolate CHip

Ice cream is a weakness and P introduced me to these. Halo Top made my mouth numb and so I was hesitant to try any other products that claimed to be healthy ice cream. THIS ONE DELIVERS! Made from greek yogurt it offers more protein, no weird chemicals, and they are straight up TASTY!

Judge for yourself and report back.

Currently Reading: The Seven Year Slip

Imagine the apartment you inherited from your Aunt makes you time travel seven years into the past. This was a great read with a lot of heart that will keep you engaged to the end.  

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Book Review by best-selling paranormal women's fiction author Blair Bryan

 

Currently Writing: In a Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 5

In a Flash by best selling paranormal Womens fiction author Blair Bryan

Drafting a book is like starting an archeological dig. You chip away at it and slowly uncover the story, bit by delicate bit. This is the second to the last book in the series and there is a lot to weave together. It's my first real series, and I want the ending to be satisfying for you. I'm 11,000 words in and it's starting to have it's first glimmers of greatness. Can't wait to see how it ends up!

The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Sheila Mulroney

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Published on December 24, 2023 03:32

December 10, 2023

The TMI: December 10, 2023

LUNAR FLASH is Available Worldwide.  ORDER HERE.

Enjoy this exclusive excerpt from Lunar Flash.

A fireball burst into view and obliterated Zoya's vision, searing her cheeks. A cunning smile stretched across Lilith’s features as her attention focused elsewhere for a few seconds. “Looks like the Gabriano and Lombardo reunion is hitting a few bumps, and I must intervene.” She stood. “Testosterone is the downfall of mankind, but at least it always proves to be entertaining.” Lilith’s eyes leveled on Zoya’s as she contemplated her plea. “Bring me another worthy sacrifice, and I will consider your request.”

Escape to Aura Cove. Grab the bundle and binge this heartwarming and hilarious new paranormal women's fiction series. 

Lunar Flash Midlife in Aura Cove by best-selling paranormal women's fiction author Blair Bryan Currently Enjoying: Apple Cider Donut Muffins (And Bread)

Apple Cider Donut Muffin and Bread Recipe

If you love Apple Cider Donut Season like i do, this recipe is for you! I doubled it and made a dozen muffins and two loaves of bread. It's divine. Get the recipe here and thank me later. It is sooooo good!!! 

Currently Reading: The Seven Year Slip

Imagine the apartment you inherited from your Aunt makes you time travel seven years into the past. This was a great read with a lot of heart that will keep you engaged to the end.  

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Book Review by best-selling paranormal women's fiction author Blair Bryan

Looking for a great read? Check out the amazing deals in my SALE section. While they are well loved and imperfect, they will still keep you entertained. 

Book sale Currently Writing: In a Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 5Starting book 5 in the Midlife in Aura Cove series this week. The cover design is being finalized soon and a sneak peek is coming. It's early in the process and I am excited to see where this one goes.  

The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Doug Callahan

(Enter for your chance to win at the bottom of this page.)

P.S. I Need Your Help!Reviews are gold and help me reach more readers. Did you know, you can review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, KOBO, and Apple Books or at any other bookseller? You can even copy and paste your review to all of them! 
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Published on December 10, 2023 03:49

December 3, 2023

The TMI: December 3, 2023

LUNAR FLASH is Available Worldwide.  ORDER HERE. Lunar Flash By Blair Bryan Best Selling Paranormal Women's Fiction


In the seaside enclave of Aura Cove, Thanksgiving and Christmas have arrived, and Katie’s beach house becomes a haven for all her loved ones gathered together under one roof to celebrate the holiday season.

Karma brings Lorelei to Katie. Her valiant battle against Polycystic Kidney Disease puts her at the top of the transplant list, and her devoted family gathers around, desperate to find a suitable donor.

Meanwhile, Zoya is on a selfish mission to free her soulmate from the clutches of Lilith, the embodiment of darkness. Despite her past failures, Zoya is determined to succeed this time at any cost.

An extraordinary lunar event shatters the barriers between the living and the dead for one night. Zoya, Yuli, and Katie find themselves reunited, discovering their destinies are inexplicably linked, but the eternal coven's collective desire to heal the wounds that haunt them may never materialize.

In this captivating next installment, holiday traditions blend harmoniously with mystical energies, igniting hope and forgiveness during the most magical time of the year.

Currently Watching: Bad Surgeon

It's a riveting documentary where an over ambitious doctor/con man convinces the world he has figured out how to generate new organs by bathing plastic in stem cells. The outrageous lengths he goes will blow your mind.  

Currently Reading: Yellowface

This one doesn't have a single likable character in it, but you will not be able to put it down. It's a glimpse into the dark underbelly of ambition, jealousy, and mainstream publishing. 

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang by Blair Bryan

Looking for a great read? Check out the amazing deals in my SALE section. While they are well loved and imperfect, they will still keep you entertained. 

Book sale Currently Writing: In a Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 5Starting book 5 in the Midlife in Aura Cove series this week. The cover design is being finalized soon and a sneak peek is coming. It's early in the process and I am excited to see where this one goes.  The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Amy Wilson

(Enter for your chance to win at the bottom of this page.)

P.S. I Need Your Help!Reviews are gold and help me reach more readers. Did you know, you can review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, KOBO, and Apple Books or at any other bookseller? You can even copy and paste your review to all of them! 
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Published on December 03, 2023 09:23

November 19, 2023

The TMI November 19, 2023

How long does it take me to write a single book? 1300+ hours.

I know. It's shocking, right? Readers have been asking about my process and I decided to add up the time I invest in writing. It's overwhelming to see the number in black and white. When I started down the road on this dream, I had one goal. To write a book that would hold it's own against any traditionally published book. I didn't know what it would entail, but after 4 years I do. 

Every book I publish has been through a multi-draft process. The magic in Aura Cove requires deep thought and massive revisions when my alpha readers point out plot holes or inconsistencies. It is a daunting task. 

My boyfriend recently asked me: "Why do you have to create all these integrated threads in a story? Why can't you simplify the story and publish your first or second draft? You don't have to rewrite significant chunks of a story to make it plausible or historically accurate. It's fiction."

Because it's weak sauce. Because I have one chance to engage a reader and tell them a story that will stick. This sometimes requires four major drafts. 

Is it worth it? Financially? Absolutely not. I think children in third world countries working in sweat shops are making more per hour when you add in the cost of covers, professional editing, ad spend, and marketing expenses. The entities making the most from my exhaustive efforts are Amazon followed closely by Meta. 

Will I continue? Probably in some capacity. I have two more books to write in the Aura Cove series to give it the ending it deserves, and then I will take a few months off. During that time I will evaluate whether this is something I want to continue or if it's time to hang it up. It's simple. This is a business. It has to make a return on investment or it's time to scale back into hobby mode. Slow the entire machine down, and release maybe one book a year. 

We'll see what the universe decides. The magic will appear, or it won't and for the first time in my life, I am okay with whatever happens. I know, without a doubt, I worked my ass off to produce the best books I could write and if it wasn't enough then I am at peace with it. 

Midlife in Aura Cove Series by Blair Bryan

Currently Reading: Wrong Place Wrong Time

A mother witnesses her only child commit a violent act and then she is sent back in time to unravel the reason why. Any mother will deeply identify with the range of feelings this mother feels as she goes back in time evaluating her parenting with hindsight---the joy, the guilt, the shame. It's a wonderful story with many little twists that come together in a very satisfying way. Great Read!

Wrong Place Wrong Time: by Gillian McCallister book review by Blair Bryan women's fiction author

Currently Writing: Flash Point: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 4The final week of revisions is here. In seven days it is locked and loaded for my editor. Rox is a character facing insurmountable odds that you will root for!  
Pre-order from this website and get it in your hands 30 days before Amazon!  Flash Point Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan  The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Amy Pugh

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P.S. I Need Your Help!Reviews are gold and help me reach more readers. Did you know, you can review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, KOBO, and Apple Books or at any other bookseller? You can even copy and paste your review to all of them! 
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Published on November 19, 2023 04:54

November 5, 2023

The TMI: November 5, 2023

We Hit Another Amazing Milestone! 1000 Copies Sold Worldwide!

And last week I received word that Hawt Flash was an Amazon Best Seller in 2 Categories---Woman's Humorous Fiction and Women's Fantasy Fiction. After four years of toiling away in obscurity writing books I was compelled to write, but that couldn't find their readers, I am thrilled to finally find a measure of real success. 2024 looks BRIGHT!  

Hawt Flash a New Best Selling Paranormal Women's Fiction Series by Blair Bryan

Escape to Aura Cove, where your grandmother's artisanal chocolate shop serves up a healthy dose of Karma to those who deserve it!

Readers are raving about the Midlife in Aura Cove Series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hilarious and Heartwarming."
“Best New Series for Women over 50"
“I Literally Laughed Out Loud. It Was so Relatable"

Exclusive Early Release for LUNAR FLASH! 

You can read RIGHT NOW! 30 days before it's available on all the retailers. ORDER HERE.

In the seaside enclave of Aura Cove, Thanksgiving and Christmas have arrived, and Katie’s beach house becomes a haven for all her loved ones gathered together under one roof to celebrate the holiday season.

Karma brings Lorelei to Katie. Her valiant battle against Polycystic Kidney Disease puts her at the top of the transplant list, and her devoted family gathers around, desperate to find a suitable donor.

Meanwhile, Zoya is on a selfish mission to free her soulmate from the clutches of Lilith, the embodiment of darkness. Despite her past failures, Zoya is determined to succeed this time at any cost.

An extraordinary lunar event shatters the barriers between the living and the dead for one night. Zoya, Yuli, and Katie find themselves reunited, discovering their destinies are inexplicably linked, but the eternal coven's collective desire to heal the wounds that haunt them may never materialize.

In this captivating next installment, holiday traditions blend harmoniously with mystical energies, igniting hope and forgiveness during the most magical time of the year. 

Currently Watching: Billions

Holy COW! The series finale of Billions was one of the most satisfying endings of any series I've ever watched. So delicious!! 

Currently Reading: Other Birds

This was a sweet and heartwarming read perfect after the gory one I read last week. I wanted to crawl inside this book, meet the characters, and move into their condo neighborhood. With a few clever twists and characters that are easy to fall in love with, you will adore this read if you love heartwarming tales about found family. 

Other Birds: A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen Book Review by Paranormal Women's Fiction AuthorBlair Bryan

Currently Writing: Flash Point: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 4I'm deep in final revisions of Book 4 of the series. My trusty alpha readers have given me a lot to chew on, and I have 30 more days to dig deep to tell the best story I can. Rox is a character facing insurmountable odds that you will root for!  
Pre-order from this website and get it in your hands 30 days before Amazon!  Flash Point Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan  The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Alison Anderson

(Enter for your chance to win at the bottom of this page.)

P.S. I Need Your Help!Reviews are gold and help me reach more readers. Did you know, you can review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, KOBO, and Apple Books or at any other bookseller? You can even copy and paste your review to all of them! 
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Published on November 05, 2023 04:05

October 29, 2023

The TMI: October 29, 2023

Exclusive Early Release for LUNAR FLASH! 

You can read RIGHT NOW! 30 days before it's available on all the retailers. ORDER HERE.

In the seaside enclave of Aura Cove, Thanksgiving and Christmas have arrived, and Katie’s beach house becomes a haven for all her loved ones gathered together under one roof to celebrate the holiday season.

Karma brings Lorelei to Katie. Her valiant battle against Polycystic Kidney Disease puts her at the top of the transplant list, and her devoted family gathers around, desperate to find a suitable donor.

Meanwhile, Zoya is on a selfish mission to free her soulmate from the clutches of Lilith, the embodiment of darkness. Despite her past failures, Zoya is determined to succeed this time at any cost.

An extraordinary lunar event shatters the barriers between the living and the dead for one night. Zoya, Yuli, and Katie find themselves reunited, discovering their destinies are inexplicably linked, but the eternal coven's collective desire to heal the wounds that haunt them may never materialize.

In this captivating next installment, holiday traditions blend harmoniously with mystical energies, igniting hope and forgiveness during the most magical time of the year. 

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Currently Watching: Billions

It's the last season and I am hoping they do the series justice during the finale. It's swaying political, so I find myself dozing off and getting annoyed by Mike Prince, but I'm in too far to turn back now. I am a finisher, so I will power through, hoping that it doesn't devolve into the similar weak sauce letdown I felt watching the last season of Succession. 

Currently Reading: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

Creepy and gory, this one is a far departure from my regular reads, but it held my attention and was perfect for spooky season. The author does an incredible job making your skin crawl during some horrific moments in the story. There are some stereotypical themes I found slightly annoying, but overall it was a hard one to put down. The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires: A Novel book review by Blair Bryan

Currently Writing: Flash Point: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 4I'm deep in final revisions of Book 4 of the series. My trusty alpha readers have given me a lot to chew on, and I have 30 more days to dig deep to tell the best story I can. Rox is a character facing insurmountable odds that you will root for!  
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October 22, 2023

The TMI: October 22, 2023

Barnes & Noble LOVES Hawt Flash! 

This week I got unexpected and AWESOME news! Barnes and Noble chose Hawt Flash as one of their Favorite Paranormal Women's Fiction Novels. It was a huge honor to have my book chosen (as this is a brand new genre for me) and to see my first book in the series alongside the heavy hitters like Elizabeth Hunter, Deborah Wilde, and the like is a dream come true. It also legitimizes my work and lends credibility to the series. It was definitely a PINCH ME, I'm dreaming moment! 

Start this heartwarming and hilarious series here. Hawt Flash was Chosen Best Paranormal Women's Fiction book Currently Watching: The Fall of the House of Usher

The perfect creepy Netflix series to watch this Halloween season. I thought it was clever and interesting. Gave me opioid crisis, Sackler family retribution vibes and I loved the ending. Great storytelling and compelling visuals. 

Currently Reading: Pen Pal

This is a VERY GRAPHIC story with several BDSM-type explicit sex scenes, and not my typical read, but I picked it up anyway since I heard so much swooning in a book group I'm in. I'm also fascinated by what moves a reader to fall in love with a book and considered it research. 

This one was very interesting with twists and turns. You have to suspend belief a bit and let the story take you away. There are some plot holes and inconsistencies, but I gave it 5 stars since it was hooky and entertaining, even though man chest on a book cover makes me roll my eyes. 

Pen Pal book review by Paranormal Women's fiction author Blair Bryan

Currently Enjoying: Egg Drop Soup with Chili Crisp

When I am up against a deadline, I run myself down. It's something I need to change, but often I work and work and work until my body says "Hey dummy, since you don't know how to rest, we've decided to make you sick and give you no other choice." This happened last week, but never fear, Egg Drop Soup with Chili Crisp to the rescue!

Here's my recipe. FYI, I don't measure ingredients, except with my heart, so these are closest approximations. You can adjust as you like. 

In a pan on the stove add:

3 C. water3 1/2 tsp. Better than Bullion Chicken Base (If sodium in an issue start with 2 1/2 to 3.)2 tsp. cornstarch1/2 to 2/3 C. of frozen peas and carrots1/4-1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4-1/2 tsp white pepper1-2 tsp sesame oil

Bring to a boil then take off heat and add 2 scrambled eggs while you stir the mixture continuously with a whisk. If you don't stir fast enough you'll have egg lumps. Still tasty, not as visually appealing. 

Toppings that I think are crucial....but you decide for yourself.

1-2 tsp Chili Crisp (It's the chili oil that's blown up on Tik Tok) DO NOT SKIP THIS. Chili Crisp is the 8th Wonder of the World.)Chopped Scallions (Green parts only. A small handful)Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (A hearty shake)

Try not to burn your mouth and ENJOY!

Egg Drop Soup Recipe from Blair Bryan Best Selling Paranormal Women's Fiction AuthorCurrently Writing: Flash Point: Midlife in Aura Cove Book 4 The final revisions are beginning on Book 4 of the series. My trusty alpha readers have given me a lot to chew on, and I have 30 more days to dig deep to tell the best story I can. Rox is a character facing insurmountable odds that you will root for!  
Pre-order from this website and get it in your hands 30 days before Amazon!  Flash Point Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan  The Weekly Gift Card Winner is: Alexa Whiting

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P.S. I Need Your Help!Reviews are gold and help me reach more readers. Did you know, you can review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, KOBO, and Apple Books or at any other bookseller? You can even copy and paste your review to all of them! 
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Published on October 22, 2023 04:04