Hey, everyone! I've jumped on the cover reveal team for Josiah DeGraaf's new and upcoming novel, and oh my goodness, does it look and sound so cool. I've known Josiah as one of the instructors (and the program director) on the Young Writer's Workshop for a few years now, and he's been sharing tidbits from … Continue reading | cover reveal | A STUDY OF SHATTERED SPELLS by Josiah DeGraaf
| newsletter launch! | Cassie Porath, YA Fantasy Author
'Ello, friends! This week, I'm helping spread the word about Cassie Porath's beautiful brand-new newsletter! I've had the joy of interacting with Cassie a bit during my years in the Young Writer's Workshop, and I'm so thrilled to see her embarking on this new phase in her author journey. Cassie writes fantastical stories of hope … Continue reading | newsletter launch! | Cassie Porath, YA Fantasy Author
| cover reveal | FLASHPOINT by C.M. Banschbach
Y'all, I can't even tell you how excited I have been for this story. From the moment Claire first started dropping hints on Instagram till now, cover reveal day, I have been chomping at the bit. And you won't believe how much I squealed internally when I saw Claire had sent a longed-for ARC copy … Continue reading | cover reveal | FLASHPOINT by C.M. Banschbach
| interview | chatting with author Isabella Ruiz!
Happy Sunday, friends! Many of you probably know that I've been a part of the Young Writer's Workshop for a few years total. In addition to the wealth of wisdom and instruction in its Content Library, YDubs also hosts and fosters a wonderful community where I've been able to form many relationships I'm so grateful … Continue reading | interview | chatting with author Isabella Ruiz!
| cover reveal | VOICES OF THE FUTURE VOL. 3: STORIES OF HEALING & HOME
Hey, friends! Happy Tuesday! I'm popping in today with a beautiful cover reveal! Said cover (as I'm sure you perceived from the subtle title of this post) adorns the newest Voices of the Future anthology from the Author Conservatory. ABOUT THE BOOK Discover the next generation of storytellers! The third edition of Voices of the … Continue reading | cover reveal | VOICES OF THE FUTURE VOL. 3: STORIES OF HEALING & HOME
| BLOG TAG| sunshine blogger award
Happy Tuesday, friends! And thank you Bree for this tag! (Bree is hilarious, y'all. Her blog is a pithy source of delight.) How long has your blog been up and running? It'll be five years now on May 27! Not that I've been the most consistent at posting for all those years, unfortunately. But still. … Continue reading | BLOG TAG| sunshine blogger award
| cover reveal | COLLUSION by H.S.J. Williams
Good morning, friends! Happy Friday! In August of 2021, I read a book called Moonscript on Kindle Unlimited. (Here's my full review.) I'd heard about it for months and thought it sounded right up my alley, what with Tolkien-esque elves and lyrical fantasy in general, but oh, I was not prepared for the healing and … Continue reading | cover reveal | COLLUSION by H.S.J. Williams
| cover reveal | VOICES OF THE FUTURE VOL. 2: STORIES OF COURAGE & COMPASSION
Good morning and a very happy Tuesday to you all! It's a windy, sunny, deeply blue-skied morning where I'm at, and I have a special cover reveal to participate in today. It's going to be a good day. I'm popping in to spotlight a shiny, upcoming spring release! I've been a member of the Young … Continue reading | cover reveal | VOICES OF THE FUTURE VOL. 2: STORIES OF COURAGE & COMPASSION
| the smashing and dashing character awards | 2023 EDITION
This is the first year I'm participating in these wonderful awards (shhhhh, it's okay that I'm doing it in March, right?). I've seen a number of my blogging friends and acquaintances bestowing these honors upon worthy fictional people (and goodly beasts), and this year, I was reminded of the awards' existence by the inimitable Katie … Continue reading | the smashing and dashing character awards | 2023 EDITION
| cover reveal | IGNITE by Kara Swanson
All right, my friends...are y'all ready to see this cover? I won't draw this out agonizingly, so right below, here it is! STUNNING STUNNING STUNNING, isn't it? (Kirk DouPonce is a master at his craft. I can never stop staring at the covers he creates. And this is just the perfect fantastical, fiery design for … Continue reading | cover reveal | IGNITE by Kara Swanson
Swordmaiden of the King 