Chimera and Curses is Book 2 of The Ember Files. I have a project release date of March 2023. Shattered Secrets ▪ Malevolent Life Forms ▪ Perilous Missions With Kori’s growing confidence she accepts her first high-risk mission to find a magical creature whose power, in the wrong hands, can dominate the world. Chimera and… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Chimera and Curses
It has now been three months since The Ember Stone launched; thank you Twin Horseshoes Publishing. Many of you have been along for the journey with me since I started writing The Ember Stone in January 2021, that first post can be found: here. Thank you for all the support. Today I thought I would… Continue reading Deleted Scene
If we were sharing a hot virtual beverage this morning, I would ask you if you have ever heard of, or maybe tried, Chaga Tea? It is fungus from birch trees. On the tree it looks like charcoal. When steeped into tea, it turns the water a tawny colour. I don’t think it has much… Continue reading Chaga Tea anyone?
“It all began with the twinkling of the tea.” – Alice in Wonderland This morning’s blend of tea surprised me in two ways. The first, is with the deep blue notes of some of the loose leaf. It’s pretty. The second surprise is the smell. It has a sweet fruity smell. This morning I am… Continue reading Buddha’s Blend
2022 A to Z posts have been reserved for descriptive 100 word posts. However, today’s post is a modified excerpt from Chapter 18 of “The Ember Files.” “…His soft skinned hands are pushing and pulling a gummy thread of magic. I goggle at him when he bobs his head down and takes a bite of… Continue reading Marshmallow – This post offers a teaser for my upcoming novel.
Use this image as a prompt to create a post and reference back here. You can come back and share by posting your link in the comment section below. That’s it! Can’t wait to view your posts… Never Let You Go “There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as… Continue reading Photo Prompt #39: Never Let You Go
The scent of vanilla is just an undertone to the rich coffee smell. It is surprising how the vanilla adds notes of sweetness to the smell that one would expect to carry through into the flavour. However, that first sip does not reveal anything other than a smooth black coffee. Today I am tasting Hamilton… Continue reading Coffee & Comfort
Little Man He checked and double checked his outfit. His little hand flying fast over his shirt front, shifting his belt buckle and pulling on his cowboy boots. Satisfied he parades himself around the room waiting for go time completely happy with himself. Who knew this would be a ritual for years to come. By… Continue reading The “L” in 2020 A to Z
Strip her of her beauty Bind her with rags Build with her moments of happy and sad Steal from her, her hunger Feed her with love Offer her you hand Show her the sun Put a light in her eyes that’s never been there Dance in the moonlight Whisper your love Make her the apple… Continue reading The “I” in 2020 A to Z
The rules are simple. Use this image as a prompt to create a post and reference back here. You can come back and share by posting your link in the comment section below. That’s it! Can’t wait to view your posts… Young Love His little hand gripped mine tightly and an excited energy radiated off… Continue reading Photo Prompt Week 11: Young Love
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 