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February 20, 2018
Good witch or bad witch? Choose sides in Enchanted: Magic Ember
PART TWO of the Enchanted series is out today from Pen and Kink Publishing!
The love story of Cyan and Liam continues in Enchanted: Magic Ember. Due to the violent arrival of a dark witch in Charleston, Cyan’s powers awaken. She is the foretold white witch, fated to save the world, but her skills must be honed with the help of her powerful family.
Liam fears the loss of his beloved Zoe while feeling strangely connected to Cyan. His entire life is turned upside-down when wicked witches involv...
February 6, 2018
Call Me By Your Name: A Powerful Writing Lesson
As I write the Bite Somebody screenplay, I’m constantly doing “research.” Recently, my research included seeing Oscar-nominated film Call Me By Your Name and then reading the book.
Mind, blown.
If you don’t know, Call Me By Your Name (nominated for Best Picture) is the story of Elio and Oliver, two young men who fall in love over the course of a summer in 1980s Italy. Elio is seventeen; Oliver is twenty-four. In the film version, Elio is played by Timothee Chalamet (at 22, the youngest Best...
January 30, 2018
Meet the sexy small town boys of Craving: Country
[image error]I rarely write anything “sweet.” Sure, there’s always a hint of romance in my work (even in the twisted stuff), but it’s rare that I write traditional romance. I finally did for the new romance anthology from Crave Publishing.
About Craving: Country: “There’s something about a country boy that makes us hot for denim jeans and leather hats. They’re mysterious, intriguing, confident, and demand our attention in everything they do. Then there’s the fierce loyalty you see in their eyes that makes...
January 22, 2018
The X-Files: My First Love Story
[image error]I was eleven years old when the first episode of The X-Files premiered. I wish I remember how I found out about the show and how I knew to watch it when I was just a kid. Granted, I was already creepy and weird and loved Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark—but how did I know about Mulder and Scully?
Once I started watching, I became a rabid fan. I owned all the behind-the-scenes books, episode guides, and posters. I knew all the trivia and fell desperately in teenage love with David Duchovny. I...
January 16, 2018
Enchanted: Magic Spark – Soundtrack and Pretty Things
I love music. I consider music one of my main inspirations. Thanks to programs like Pandora, I can be driving to yoga, hear a new song, and have a new story. For Enchanted: Magic Spark, set in the Lowcountry of Charleston, South Carolina, I needed songs not only Southern but also sort of dark. These aren’t happy tunes really, but they’re beautiful and haunting … sort of like my story. Bring on the love and angst!
1) “Disarm” – The Civil Wars
2) “Storm Comin'” – The Wailin’ Jennys
3) “Bottom...
January 9, 2018
I put a spell on you … Enchanted: Magic Spark is out TODAY!
Liam reached out to wipe a tear from the edge of her cheek, and Cyan’s small hand covered his. He knew he should feel wrong with Zoe comatose behind him, but something about Cyan made it all so innocent. Yet, she also felt powerful.
Just as the thought passed, Cyan’s skin burned blue. Her eyes popped open as Liam twitched his hand backwards, fell on his ass, and smacked the back of his head against Zoe’s hospital bed.
“Shit,” he said, hand to his skull. “Did you see that? Did you just glow?”...
December 28, 2017
The Enchanted: Magic Spark setting – Why Charleston, SC?
[image error]I lived in Charleston, South Carolina, for two years. I would have probably lived there forever, dying an old lady on a porch swing, but I met my wonderful Jake. Jake asked me to move, so I did because there was no way I was letting go of the best thing in my life.
I do miss Charleston, what with its seafood restaurants, Southern charm, and beach life. It wasn’t all oysters and champagne, though. I also developed my totally awesome anxiety disorder there. I battled heavy depression. A job tha...
December 13, 2017
Witches and sexy Irishmen – The Enchanted: Magic Spark Fantasy Movie Cast
I’m a visual person. When I set out to write a new novel, I always cast real people in the roles. Not only does it help me paint a vivid picture, but it’s good fun looking at photos of attractive people all day.
Enchanted: Magic Spark comes out January 9, featuring my three-part novel series “Destiny’s Dark Light.” Set in Charleston, South Carolina, DDL features battling witches, a trolley accident tragedy, and a mournful Irishman. Read on to see who would star in my movie version.
Cyan Burro...
December 8, 2017
Enchanted: Magic Spark – A very witchy photo shoot
Surprise! I love witches. I’ve always been mystified by magic … and romance. On January 9, Enchanted: Magic Spark will be released, featuring stories from Wendy Sparrow, Em Shotwell, and me. Read all about it and pre-order your eBook copy HERE. (The paperback will be released January 9.)
I love a good spooky photo shoot (see the Bite Somebody blood bath), so to celebrate this witchy release, I headed into the woods with some of my best friends: hair stylist and makeup artist Megan Lacy Sulliv...
November 30, 2017
Bite Somebody this Christmas
Bite Somebody this Christmas! No, that’s not a directive to nibble your neighbor. I mean, buy the Bite Somebody series from me and get a signed copy with goodies. Read all about the paranormal rom-com that has been called “a vampire romp oozing with sexual tension and laugh-out-loud surprises.”
Winner of the 2017 Imadjinn Award for Best Paranormal Romance!
“Do you want to be perfect?”
That’s what Danny asked Celia the night he turned her into a vampire. Three months have passed since, and i...
