I’m often asked which book “comes first” when it comes to the Freja and Alex Romance “series”. And the answer is, none of them. The current three books can be read in any order, as each book is a stand-alone storyline. Each book features the same characters in the same “world”. However, It is not … Continue reading
Nothing puts the brakes on senior year of high school like a pregnancy and a major death in the family. Alex and Freja must face becoming young parents while still dealing with all the drama and obligations that typical high school life brings. This tender romance has a lot of backstory, so buckle up! “Freja’s … Continue reading
“The wheel turns and returns” is a pagan term for the phases of the seasons, the passage of time, etc. I as a creator use it as my template for how to keep my projects moving forward. Many people are amazed by how I churn out such a high volume of work in such a … Continue reading
Working as a creative person is difficult and can be confusing at times. One of the biggest concepts that I have been exploring is what exactly makes working as a vendor at conventions and events “successful”? We often measure “success” by the amount of income or profit we make. This can be per month, … Continue reading
Working as a professional author and artist is rewarding, fulfilling, and so very difficult. My first novel was published in April 2018, with my second novel close behind in June 2018. This first year (6 months) I was focusing on my big move back to the city so I could set the stage for … Continue reading
Freja is heading off to college with her best friend Hana, only to find her old crush is also attending! This whirlwind romance has a lot of backstory, so buckle up! Tearing Down the Wall was originally written in Fall 2012 when I discovered the online Hey Arnold fandom. This story was written as a … Continue reading
Fantasy fiction has always been my primary writing genre, but historical fiction is a close second. My obsession with learning about different periods of history and different cultures ties in to my love of learning about different religions and folklore. Quite a bit of research was done on my part to create the unique … Continue reading
It is true what they say about writers putting pieces of themselves in their stories. Love of the Sea has some hidden gems as well. The matronly character Pamela is based on my grandmother who acted as my nanny growing up. I fashioned Pamela’s physical appearance after what I remember most about my nanny – … Continue reading
syn·es·the·sia /ˌsinəsˈTHēZHə/ noun PHYSIOLOGY•PSYCHOLOGY the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body. Synesthesia is a condition where parts of the brain are “crossed”, causing people to smell colours or hear colours in music. Co-editor Little Alice experiences the … Continue reading
Asrai is one of the main characters in my fantasy novel, Love of the Sea. She is a young mermaid from the kingdom of Sulu. Raised by Illyana, the former royal advisor to the great warrior king Tuande and the powerful sea hag Selacante; Asrai is princess in exile looking to regain her title. Sulu … Continue reading
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