We humans are a tribal bunch. We like community and connectedness. Even the loners and curmudgeons. Sometimes we have to go looking for our home — the place where people accept, respect, and celebrate you. That’s why the “found family” trope resonates in stories. It’s for the loners who didn’t know they were lonely until…
Kickstarter campaigns are, as my grandmother used to say, like running all over hell’s half-acre. Lots of up-front work. Wrangling cover art, illustrations, formatting, and more. Designing the campaign itself and deciding what backers would like. Pressing the “Launch!” button and hoping you’ve got everything right. Writing updates, meeting goals. The gratitude to perfect strangers…
We all love a good coming-of-age story, but there is something undeniably swoony about two fully grown people who actually know what they’re doing. When the stakes involve deadly magic and surviving a perilous flight into enemy territory, you don’t have time for angst. This is exactly why you are never too old to wreak…
Most travel guides tell you how to pack a carry-on for a relaxing beach weekend. Roll your shirts, bring a versatile jacket, don’t forget the sunscreen. But what if your upcoming itinerary involves flying at 70,000 feet into a horrific magical realm to rescue your friends from a literal nightmare? Yeah, a travel-sized neck pillow…
It’s release day for Shifter’s Thunder, the latest book in my Ice Age Shifters® paranormal romance series. It has dragons, thunderbirds, and a quirky small town that is much more than it seems. Is the dragon shifter bait for a deadly trap, or is she the fated mate this fiercely protective thunderbird sheriff always needed?…
This is my annual look back and plans for the 365 days of future ahead for 2026. And yes, I’m riffing off a Moody Blues album title from 1967, because I’m in a musical kind of mood as I write this. (Here’s a playlist.) Those Were The Days (Listen here) As with the years that…
This post answers to a question from people who are interested in reading my books: Which book should you start with? First, I appreciate the interest in my stories. Yes, I write them because my muse insists. But it sure is nice when perfect strangers buy them, read them, and enjoy them enough to write…
I’m back with another wish list of imaginary things from my books that I want in the real world. This all started because I wrote about my space opera tech wish list. That post inspired this one, in which I describe paranormal powers I covet. These come from my Ice Age Shifters® (IAS) paranormal romance…
Last year was a “rebuilding year,” the euphemism I like to use when things didn’t go as planned. However, I made some changes that I hope will keep me more on track in the coming year. These are my plans and goals for 2025. Goals Are Dreams with Deadlines Dreaming big, then making attainable plans…
Check out my new Kickstarter for Ice Age Shifters deluxe paperbacks! Full-page illustrations, decorated chapter headings, and more.
I recently visited the Land of Oz, otherwise known as Australia. I took a gazillion photos on this trip of a lifetime, so I’m breaking them down into four parts. This is my Great Aussie Adventure, Part 2. (Click the images to see larger versions.) Melbourne (Part 1) • Cairns (Part 2) (this page) •…
Great Aussie Adventure, Part 1 Lucky me! I went on the trip of a lifetime to visit the Land of Oz, otherwise known as Australia. I took a bazillion photos, so I’m breaking them down into four parts. Once I’ve published all the posts, I’ll update them with links so you can see them everything….
To accompany the audiobook releases for my paranormal romance series, I’ve created bonus playlists for songs that go with the story. This is the playlist for Shifter’s Storm. Get the audiobook for Shifter’s Storm, narrated by David Brenin A lost sheriff’s deputy and a captive prehistoric shifter must fight danger—and their sizzling attraction—if they want…
Playlist for Dire Wolf Wanted In celebration of the audiobook releases for my paranormal romance series, I’m creating bonus playlists for songs that go with the story. This is the playlist for Dire Wolf Wanted. Get the audiobook for Dire Wolf Wanted, narrated by David Brenin The magical world stands on the brink of war,…
Playlist for Heart of a Dire Wolf Heart of a Dire Wolf is now available as an audiobook (narrated by the fabulous David Brenin). You can also listen via Spotify if you have a subscription. As a sort of companion soundtrack, I’ve put together a playlist for Heart of a Dire Wolf. If these bring…
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