Blue Violet is the first book I ever finished, ever worked with an editor on, ever self-published, and it's gotten a facelift! Originally self-published in 2012, it (and the rest of the Svatura series) was contracted by The Wild Rose Press and published again in 2015. I can't believe it's already been five years and... Continue Reading →
Svatura Series – Boxed Set
Do you believe it'll have been 5 years since I first released Blue Violet (Svatura #1) in August? And it'll be 2 years from the series release with The Wild Rose Press in October. Crazy, crazy, crazy how time speeds up. In celebration of these upcoming milestones, 2 things are happening this month... JUNE 9th -... Continue Reading →
Blue Violet (Svatura #1) | Chapter 1
PROLOGUE “You shouldn’t go,” the words were soft. Ellie Aubrey closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again and resumed her packing. “I have to,” she answered just as quietly. She moved from where her half-full suitcase lay on her bed to the old-fashioned wardrobe that held the rest of her clothing. Grabbing another handful,... Continue Reading →
Blue Violet Now Available!
When fairy tales turn into nightmares...
Blue Violet, book #1 of the Svatura series, is now available!
Taking Advantage of the Opportunity to Revise
As many of you know, my upcoming releases - the 4 books of the Svatura series - were originally self-published. My publisher, The Wild Rose Press, contracted them in January and we'll be released all 4 in October. It's now been 3 years since I released the first book (my first book ever). In that time I've written... Continue Reading →
The Season of the Svatura – Giveaways Galore
CONGRATS TO: Grand Prize Winner: Anna K. Runner Up Winners: Debbie D. Laurie B. Jennifer S. Carole C. Patricia W. ****** I am re-releasing the 4 books of the Svatura Series - originally self-published, now new and improved - with my publisher, The Wild Rose Press. All four books will go on pre-order in September... Continue Reading →
Begging, Editing, Writing, & Ideas
That's right, I am in several different phases on several different projects at the moment. You know how much I love to be busy. Well, we're in a holding pattern on the move right now as we wait for our house to sell, so what better time to go crazy on my writing, right? (Actually,... Continue Reading →
Announcement: Svatura Series Release Dates!
These months have been crazy getting four books ready for release, but we are finally far enough along in the process that the release dates are firm and I get to announce them now! All 4 books of my paranormal romance Svatura series will be coming out in OCTOBER 2015!!! They will be released one... Continue Reading →
Svatura Series Cover Reveals
They are finally here! The covers for my new and improved Svatura Series!!! Huge thanks to Debbie Taylor for the gorgeous cover designs! The release dates are still TBD - but the dates we're aiming at are getting close! The Svatura series will be released by The Wild Rose Press together in one special month this... Continue Reading →
A Look Back
In August of 2012 I self-published my first book, Blue Violet. I had written the first draft three years prior and then just sat on it. But in May of 2012 I found my editor (now beta reader and friend) Wendy and we started editing. I was in the middle of my MBA and working... Continue Reading →