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I've been doing laps in my brain trying to wrap my head around this – it feels like I'm in a dream! The craziest part is, I think I'm ready to embrace it, even if it is a dream. Can you believe, I've gone from seriously doubting my writing skills and wondering if I even had what it takes, to having two book contracts in under a year? Unreal!

I had this whole plan mapped out. I thought it would take ages to land a second book, given how tough it was with the first, so I was anticipating lots...

While I am still waiting for my first bit of rewrites on Shadows of the Stage, let's talk about the full moon.

Dancing Under the Full Moon: Embracing Lunar Energy in June

The full moon rises tonight, casting her silver light across the Pacific Northwest sky, and I can feel her pull in my bones. There's something magical about June's full moon. She arrives with the promise of summer's peak energy, inviting us to step fully into our power.

As someone who weaves dance, writing, and witchcraft into...

June is shaping up to be a whirlwind month, both professionally and creatively. My day job is undergoing a significant merger and sparking a lot of uncertainty about my future after nearly twenty years with the company. For the first time, I'm questioning where I fit in. Simultaneously, I'm embarking on the editing process for my debut novel. Which is completely new territory for me. While the job merger brings questions, the prospect of editing my novel is far more exhilarating! Whatever...

Yesterday, I received great news. I’ve moved up in my publisher’s editing queue and will be starting in early June. I expect the editor will take some time to provide the requested rewrites, and I’m preparing myself for quite a few revisions. Since this is uncharted territory for me, it’s a bit nerve-wracking. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Only time will tell. In the meantime, I plan to stay busy with my writing and hobbies.

Recently, I finished a short story for an anthology, edited...

Hey everyone! I’m going to use this blog to share the wild ride of getting my debut novel from idea to shelf. All without an agent. It’s been a crazy, winding path to get to a contract, and honestly, the first draft was pretty rough (it was bad enough that I had to do a ton of edits!). But I don’t see that time as wasted. It’s all part of the process. My second book is already shaping up way better right out of the gate because I learned so much with the first.

Last week, I finally signed my...

As a dancer-turned-witch and fantasy author, my relationship with the element of Air has always been intimate and dynamic. There's something profound about working with an element you can't see, yet can feel so powerfully. Today, I want to share my personal approach to connecting with Air energy, both in magical practice and daily life.

Understanding Air Energy Air represents:

• Communication and thought

• Movement and freedom

• Intellect and learning

• New beginnings

• Mental clarity

As...

As a fantasy author and Wiccan practitioner, I've always been fascinated by how real-world spiritual practices weave themselves into the tapestry of modern fantasy literature. The line between reality and fiction often blurs, creating something more powerful than either element alone.

Beyond the Stereotypical Cauldron

Let's be honest – we've all seen the stereotypical witch in fantasy literature: the crooked nose, the bubbling cauldron, the black cat familiar. But modern fantasy has evolved,...