Behind the New Covers
First of all, I adore my original covers. They’re so pretty, and they represent how my books are fantasy romance inspired by Regency England. But with romantasy and cozy fantasy becoming more popular, a new…
Illusions vs. Glamours
from Saunders’ The Basics of Magic Illusions and glamours are both spells that disguise the true nature of objects. However, they are distinct spells—illusions make objects seem different than they truly are, while glamours alter…
Behind the Characters’ Quirks
In addition to giving my characters personality types and color seasons, I also like to give them a hobby, trait, or preference that’s one of mine to help connect me to the characters. Here are…
Behind the Characters’ Personalities
When writing, I like to get to know my characters before I start, so I know how they’ll react in certain situations. In addition to considering the past events that shaped them and their goals/needs,…
Whitekrab Soup Recipe
In honor of crab season, the recipe for Wren’s (and my) favorite soup. Melt better in a pot, then add onions and saute until soft. Add flour, seasoning, curleaf and cook while stirring for several…
Behind the Magic
In my stories, magic is used every day, but it always costs something (Newton’s third law, you know), and that cost can be difficult to control or predict except for small spells. (Although sometimes even…
Tales and Themes Behind the Stories
Ever since I was little, I adored fairy tales—I still do. 🙂 So I love including bits and pieces of fairy tales (or other iconic tales) in my stories. Here are the tales and themes…
Calatini Tales Box Set 1 Now Available!
Calatini Tales Box Set 1 is now available! Binge read Selena and Aragon’s, Wren and Hawke’s, and Kiera and King Devon’s stories today. Enjoy the heartwarming tales of a wealthy duke’s heir and a poor…
Behind the Scents
Although I never bother with makeup or chic clothes, I love perfume. It’s easy and fun, but I have to be careful of the perfumes I wear—some scents give me migraines or irritate me after…
Shokolat Torte
A dessert mentioned in my novels, one of Wren’s favorites. 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups shokolat pieces 1 cup butter (unsalted) 6 eggs Raspberries (optional) Preheat oven to low-moderate…