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Blog postWhen I was a young girl, I liked looking through the Disney DVD magazine sent in the mail, and there was a section dedicated to Studio Ghibli, which Disney had acquired the rights to sell. And none of the movies there intrigued me more than this one.
First, it was PG-13 for violence and gore which SHOCKED me because at that time I couldn’t imagine an animated movie being violent or intended for adults. Second, I was fascinated that despite having a title about a Princess, the main ch -
Blog postASELVIAN AUTUMN
TELLIE
If there was one thing elves practiced above beauty, it was comfort, and fortunately, they excelled at both.
In her first few months in her new home, Tellie had been surprised to learn that Aselvians did not spend their days stiff and regal as portrait paintings. No, elves lived a long time, and as such, they learned how to live well. That meant they took all the time they needed to craft things with both elegance and practicality.
Today, -
Blog postAh, a much-delayed sequel to my top-ten heroes post...because I never planned on making one, because I couldn't come up with ten top heroines.
"WHAT?!!" you say.
I know, I know. I could have made a list of heroines I enjoyed, found cute, thought were cool...but to me what truly makes a great heroine and a great hero is a person who is an EXAMPLE of somebody I want to be. Not just somebody I relate to or think is cute (though those are great qualities that usually con -
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Blog postAlísa is the daughter of a slayer chief, born into war against the evil of the dragons. Her speech
impediment stole her confidence, and her empathic connection to dragons stole the respect of
her clan. But when her growing psychic connection reveals one dragon’s capacity for good, she
must choose: stay with her family in comfortable but condemning silence, or follow the dragon
claiming to know her true purpose.
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Blog postSo recently I just started thinking about the really GREAT hugs that we've seen on screen. Generally, kisses are talked about more, but HUGS are severely underrated. For one thing, they apply to many relationships besides romance. And they are just the most comforting, satisfying finale.
So I shall begin with the hug I just recently witnessed while watching the FF7 remake, and from there I shall list some of my other favorites in no particular order.
Cloud and Tifa from FF7. < -
Blog postFair Readers, Fair Readers, I have a cover reveal for an exciting new voice in fantasy! This story has...dragons...a Scottish-like heroine who stammers...and a beautiful cover. Behold the debut novel of Michelle M. Bruhn!
To end an unjust war, a slayer's daughter must learn the ways of the dragons and find the confidence to lead despite her speech impediment.
As the only child of a dragon slayer chief, Alísa’s purpose should have been simple: lead the clan in ridding hu -
Blog postI took part in this cover reveal not too long ago, and now it is time to take a closer look at E. E. Rawls's new release! I was honored to create the cover for this book, and I can't wait to read it because BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with a one-armed girl and a handsome, but arrogant lord. There is an excerpt down below! :D
A one-armed, practical girl. A rude lord hiding a curse. A dark secret with the town’s fate hanging in the balance.
A Beauty and the Beast retelling with an Aust -
Blog postToday is the day. Today, my novel is out to the world! It’s pretty crazy, considering how long I’ve worked on this darling, always thinking “not yet...not yet...” but today, it finally happened. I dearly hope you all enjoy this story, and that it shines some light into these troubling times.
Due to COVID-19, I hear many people’s physical copies have been delayed, which is SO frustrating! I hope you all receive your copy soon!
"It is said that Darkness is empty and whatever -
Blog postI have another cover reveal to share with you, Fair Ones! And this time, it is a cover I designed for E.E. Rawls!
I had such fun creating this, the concept and colors suggested delighted me. As you might have guessed, it IS a Beauty & the Beast retelling, gender-swap edition! It releases June 11th, but you can pre-order now!
A one-armed girl. A lord hiding a curse. A dark secret with the town's fate hanging in the balance.
A Beauty and the Beast retelling with an A -
Blog postI have suuuuch a pretty cover to show you today, Fair Ones! Behold the upcoming release of Selina R. Gonzalez!
She could be his light... If his darkness doesn't destroy them both.
Bastard and former mercenary Lord Regulus Hargreaves just wants to earn his freedom from the sorcerer who enslaved him. When Lady Adelaide sees past his scar and his shadowed past, Regulus’ dying hope rekindles. But will loving Adelaide while serving the Prince of Shadow and Ash put her in danger? -
Blog postHello, Fair Ones! E.E. Rawls, author of STRAYBORN, has a new novella coming out! And I'm here to share the cover reveal with you!
Curse of fire.
Hercule, the young heir of House Dragonsbane, has everything that wealth can purchase—that is, everything except for the one thing he longs for most: true freedom. And when a powerful goblin casts a curse on him, he may soon fall too far from ever finding it…
Held in darkness.
Zarren dreams of becoming a swordsmaster a -
Blog postHeroes. You gotta love 'em. Well, at least I DO. Today, I want to share my top ten favorites from movies/tv shows/video games!
Note: This is not the order of Most Favorite, that would be far too hard to choose!
ROBIN HOOD
From ROBIN HOOD (lol)
It's fitting to start with the one who is no doubt my first crush on the screen. And every time I watch this movie, it's obvious why. I LOVE his wit, his humor, his kindness! Ahhhh!!!!
Strengths: Ingenuity, frankne -
Blog postHave you seen the cover for my upcoming release yet? If not, take a look! It is a beauty!
I always knew I wanted a beautiful, character-based cover for this story. And for a long time, I was determined I would be the artist to create it. I went through several versions all strongly featuring Tellie, my other main character, a young orphan girl (some of you might remember those cover concepts).
But recently I decided that was appealing to the wrong audience for the overall seri -
Blog postGosh! When is the last time I stayed up late to read a book? I can't even remember.
Fantasy Romance is not my typical go-to genre as I generally find it full of uncomfortable hormones making poor decisions or sweet and clean but really boring. But every once in a while I find a gem in this niche and FIERCE HEART is such a gem!
First off, ELVEEEEEESSSSS. I'm really picky about how elves are handled in books. I love Tolkien's elves, and I generally find other elves in fantasy fa -
Blog postIn a word? Stunning.
From the very beginning, it is crystal clear that the reader is in for a unique story. Its storytelling style is quite unlike anything I’ve read. I appreciated the “historical fragments” in between chapters that kept the reader on track rather being lost in the heroine’s confusions. I am usually frustrated when our main pov believes a bunch of lies, but it was well executed here.
The magic is also...vibrant and creative. Some of the most exquisite and fero -
Blog postWhat’s this!? A previously unknown clean YA Fantasy series with a really fascinating faerie world and GORGEOUS covers? I’m so excited!
This is a world where humanity is misusing and draining magic—where fairy nectar is used as drugs, where unicorns age in stables, where merfolk are kept in chains.
Our heroine and her little sister fear their father, who is not a typical drunk father in most fantasy novels, but a recognized criminal—former Assassin, now Druglord. To save her li -
Blog postI have a lovely guest with me today, none other than the debut fairy-tale author, HANNA SANDVIG! If you haven't had a chance to see her beautiful book, then behold.
Isn't that cover gorgeous? Even more amazing, she did it herself. YES, she is ALSO an artist and has a book cover business, so check out the links to her sites at the end of this post. A self-published fairytale author/artist named Hanna, OBVIOUSLY you can see why I had to interview her, lol. So let's get to the questions! -
Blog post5 stars!!!
Romanov...Romanov...Romanov....
I’ve heard the name from friend after friend, the recommendations unending. And so I finally obeyed the chant, and read this book for myself.
To be honest, I had reservations. I desperately wanted to like it, but I also knew the true history of the Romanov family broke my heart and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to handle a book about their deaths and an explanation on how some didn’t die even though current evidence is strongly to -
Blog postAll Isobel wants is a quiet place to read, but apparently that's too much to ask. She only needs to make it through one last summer with her broken family before she can leave for university and get on with her life. At least she has her books and the solitude of the woods.
But there are wolves in these woods.
Caught out in the forest after dark, Isobel is pursued by a disturbingly intelligent pack of wolves. When the grizzly bear who rescues her turns out to be a cursed fae -
Blog postMY REVIEW!
I devoured Mark of the Raven in a day, so of course I was on pins and needles for the next book! Flight of the Raven picks up exactly where the first book ended and sets us forth on a quest of self-discovery.
It was really beautiful to see Selene open her guarded heart to the possibilities of happiness and hope she thought was completely barred from her. As she and Damien carefully explored their new and unexpected relationship, I both cheered and cringed because th
