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…
Calatini Tales Box Set 2
Calatini Tales Box Set 2 is now available! Binge read Annalise and Dare’s, Kit and Mel’s, and Pippa and Edouard’s stories today. Enjoy the heartwarming tales of a HEA Romeo-and-Juliet couple, childhood first loves, and…
Tales and Themes Behind the Stories 2
As I’ve written in an earlier post, fairy tales and other iconic tales influence my stories. Here are the tales and themes behind the Calatini Tales books in Box Set 2. For these, romance tropes…
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…
Curses
To Lady Juliet, Royal Witch of CalatiniRoyal PalaceOrmasMerrilea Dear Lady Juliet, Thank you for your information and advice about love spells. I’ll definitely avoid using those. Thinking of dangerous spells, what can you tell me…
Natural Areas Near Ormas
from Parkstone’s The History of Damensea Although Ormas has many fine parks inside the city, there are three lovely natural areas within a day’s ride (not including the royal lands) for those wanting an adventure….
Kelpie Races
a deleted scene from the end of Chapter 12 in The Secret Soulbond When Dare joined the Campbells and their other friends from Lady Ducharme’s fencing salon at the kelpie races on the coast south…
Shokolat Nut Oatmeal Balls
Dare’s favorite recovery food when exhausted or ravenous, like after draining his magic. Make shokolat nut butter: Combine dry ingredients and blend until mixed. Add wet ingredients and blend until smooth. If want sweeter, add…
Summerday Oatmeal Cakes
A traditional Summerday recipe Melt butter in medium pan. Add other ingredients and stir until well mixed. Spoon mixture onto greased tray and press down well. Bake at moderate heat for 30 minutes or until…
The Spring Queen, Earth King, and the Origin of Soul Healers, Part 2
As the roaring minotaur charged toward Brigid and Pearce, the melissa queen and her swarm stopped swirling about Brigid to surge toward the minotaur. Their strident buzzing filled the sunny meadow. With a yelp, the…