I am on a fact finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween "monsters" and the evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let’s take a look at WITCHES! The origin of witches in historical context is unknown. One of the first references is found in the Bible--1st Samuel referring to the Witch... Continue Reading →
I am on a fact finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween monsters and the evolution in folklore and literature. Today, let's take a look at VAMPIRES. While the mythologies differ, almost every culture around the world has some type of ancient supernatural creature who drinks blood or consumes flesh. In early history,... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to announce that The Rogue King (Inferno Rising #1) is the winner for the 2020 RONE Awards in the Fantasy category!!! InD'Tale is a group close to my heart because they promote and support indie and small publishers, so this one means a lot! The RONE Awards is a contest held annually... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to announce that The Rogue King (Inferno Rising #1) is a finalist for the 2020 Golden Leaf Contest in the Paranormal Romance category!!! The Golden Leaf is a contest held annually by the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of RWA. The contest is for published romance authors in various romance categories. Winners... Continue Reading →
CHAPTER 1 Josie Barton raised her hand, shook it to try to stop the trembles, then knocked briskly at the door. She winced. These new iron doors were gorgeous, but they sure hurt like hell to bang on. Not that that was where her focus should be. She knew she was mentally stalling for what... Continue Reading →
A Ghost of a Chance is new and improved! Like I've done with the other stories in my Brimstone Inc. series, I went through this one and gave it a facelift. Hope you love it! He may just be the death of her... Josie has a problem. Her brother’s ghost shows up at her home... Continue Reading →
My very first series of paranormal romance aimed at upper YA and new adult readers is the Svatura series. Blue Violet was the first book I ever finished. I recently got my rights back from my publisher on the full series. Can you believe it's been 5 years? Holy smokes, does time fly. Anyway...what this... Continue Reading →
CHAPTER 1 News of a mage going mad and lashing out with magic would typically raise alarms, but today, yet another such report in his hands was the least of Alasdair Blakesley’s worries. A bigger problem had just walked into his office. His long-time personal assistant, Agnes. She entered laden with a tray. Presumably his... Continue Reading →
COMING 10.26.2020 I am so excited to share the gorgeous cover for my upcoming Brimstone Inc. novella, TRY AS I SMITE. This one is a devilishly good holiday time! Bah humbug just got a lot darker. Alasdair Blakesley is the head of the Covens Syndicate. He shouldn’t need to look beyond the witches and warlocks... Continue Reading →
I decorated for Halloween this weekend. Maybe a tad early, but 2020 has sucked, so I get to enjoy one of my favorite holidays early, darn it. While putting up my fun decor, it made me think of my blog posts on different kinds of Halloween Monsters. I bring you the 2020 edition - Demons... Continue Reading →
