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Magic in the Shadows is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive cozy fantasy worlds rich with magical creatures, balancing light-hearted whimsy with serious undertones, in an introspective first-person character-driven narrative that explore themes of loyalty and sacrifice – particularly readers interested in identity, self-discovery and redemption. This first novel of the Fleck Series blends humour, […]
The Fleck Series fits fully within the cozy fantasy sub-genre that is enjoying a rise in popularity across story telling categories. Cozy (AKA cosy) fantasy is often described as comfort reads that foster a sensation of warmth and optimism. While the Fleck Series is true to the cozy-fantasy sub-genre it’s also a blend of adventure, […]
I’m excited to announce the release of my leaf-lullaby children’s book, Did you see us? The inspiration for the book began on a driving holiday, with my husband, through the Okanagan in beautiful British Columbia Canada. My husband enjoys discussing English words that sound the same but have different meanings, like there, their and they’re. […]
When reflecting on writing, editing and publishing the Fleck series, I vaguely recall the early stages of revising the original rambling narrative. Now, at the beginning of editing the Corinth series, I find myself disheartened by the immature prattle of my younger self. Not to worry – I’m rewriting the blather into what I hope […]
When I first began writing, I fretted that the people I knew would read themselves into my novels asking, “Is that me?” Naturally my experiences, including relationships, influence the stories I tap-tap-tap out on my keyboard. Predominantly, the characters and scenarios in my writing emanate from my imagination and are arguably an indirect reflection of […]
Years ago, my friend Hazel suggested that the possibility for redemption is a key aspect of what it is to be human. Her devotion to that concept settled deep in my awareness and sprouted during the flow writing process – blooming as a focal concept in the Fleck series. I’ve heard it said that a […]
There may very well be as many types of writing styles as there are writers. I tend to be a flow writer rather than a formatted writer. Often, I approach the keyboard with nothing in particular to say. When my fingertips tap upon the keys, words tumble out flowing onto the page forming dialogue and […]
Writing can be a lonely endeavour. Even more so, writing can leave a person feeling exposed. In an attempt to safeguard myself from criticism my best advice to readers is, If you find yourself reading my novel and not enjoying it then please stop reading – after all, suffering is optional. My best advice to […]
While watching a show one sunny afternoon, I was introduced to the quip “Suaviter in Modo, Fortiter in re” (Gentle in Manner, Firm in Action). The words were incorporated into a large stained glass window on an elegant stone staircase. I paused the show to Google the meaning of the words. It’s intriguing how a […]
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