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My Authority Magazine Author Interview

I was recently interviewed by Sara Connell at Authority Magazine for her bestselling authors segment, and today the post went live. Below is a glimpse of two of my favorite questions:




If you'd like insights into how I learned the writing craft, or to see more of the challenges I overcame in my personal publishing journey (it was no cakewalk--

Meet the Characters of Stain...

Stain's characters have been called kaleidoscopic, unique, spiritually deep, and elaborately drawn by reviewers. If you've yet to read my fairytale / fantasy hybrid, here's an insider's look at the seven most important players in my gritty and Gothic retelling inspired by The Princess and the Pea, with quotes from the book to pique your interest:


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Stain audiobooks are here!

My author copies of Stain’s audiobooks by Blackstone Publishing have arrived and are gorgeous. There will be a giveaway for some very soon! 


This time, the narrator is quite different from the one we used in all my other titles. It's fitting, considering this book is different from anything I've ever written. We chose a male narrator with a beautiful British accent to really spotlight the old world fairytale atmosphere. 
To listen to a sample and/or for ordering options, follow any of...

Announcing Giveaway Winners!

Thanks to everyone who took part in my Stain pinterest board reveal & giveaway! Below are the winners chosen by rafflecopter (check your inboxes…you should receive an email from me today). There were winners in the US, Brazil, and Canada. So grateful for everyone's help in getting the word out about my new book!

Stain's Pinterest Board Reveal + INTL Giveaway!

Only a week to go until Stain finally hits the shelves on January 15th, so it's time for an international giveaway to celebrate!

First, for some insight into the story itself, here's a trade review from School Library Journal:



Although that gives you some small idea, a picture is worth a thousand words -- so today I'm revealing the secret pinterest board filled with characters, creatures, moods, songs, and settings that helped inspire my gothic fairytale. 



Click here to visit the board wher...

INTL Giveaway for Santa Morpheus Poster + Morpheus Prequel Story!

Happy holidays! In case you haven't seen the international giveaway that includes Morpheus’s origin story, Alice the Absent, it's taking place right now! 

First, Santa Morph wants to remind everyone in the U.S. that you’re guaranteed his short story via the Stain pre-order-incentive swag pack being offered through Jan 14th (check out this link for more info). 

International giveaway deets:


This contest is taking place both on my FaceBook and my IG...you can enter both places if you'd lik...

A Peak Inside Stain's Pages...

In less than 6 weeks, Stain hits bookstores, which means it’s reveal time! My high fantasy/ fairy tale hybrid inspired by The Princess and the Pea has 32 chaps divided into three parts, with titles that highlight each scene’s essence and the Gothic fairy tale atmosphere. Check out the image for a sneak peek! 

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And don't forget, if you preorder, you're eligible for a print copy of Morpheus's prequel origin story from my Splintered series (pictured below)! Follow...

Author Visits this week!

Here are my upcoming events in Houston tomorrow and Tuesday (times & locations). Hope to see some of you there!

Stain's Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition

More exciting Stain news! Barnes & Noble is offering an exclusive edition with extra pages full of amazing content! A preorder will earn you an incentive package, just as any Stain preorder. 

Follow this link to the B&N website for ordering info.

Stain's first trade review...

So thrilled with this glowing Kirkus review for my upcoming gothic fairy tale!

Don't forget the preorder incentive going on now through 1/14/19:

For details and order options, follow this link.