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  • Blog post cover. Background a gladiator with his back to the camera facing an arena with a cheering crowd

    When Dragons Become Gladiators…

    Often as a writer, you find yourself asking why certain characters act the way they do, especially villains because people are not inherently bad or make wrong decisions. It often stems from either an unmet need or a trauma from their past. As I was writing The Queen of the Night, book 3 in The…

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    The Phoenix & The Wolf Cover reveal and pre-order sign up

    The end has arrived… “A single breath… A fleeting spark… Holds life’s dawn… Or death’s stark mark.” Rejected by the man she loved and hunted by the destiny she feared, Nienna Comstock has only one choice left: destroy the Dragon before he devours her world. But the path to freedom leads her beyond the Wall…

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    Book Review: Traitor’s Game Trilogy

    This series came recommended to me from one of my students and now I want to share it with you. With forbidden magic, epic fights, and dangerous quests, this series has a lot to offer. Before we dive in to the review on the book, here is a reminder of how I rate what I…

  • 26 Clean Books for Teens

    Good books for teens can be so hard to find, even as someone in the book world. So today I wanted to share some of my favorite books that are great for teens, but also anyone who loves to read in these genres. Each of these books are all no, or low spice, not overly…

  • The Earthspark: September Read-Along, Week 4

    Welcome to the Read-Along! Each week, you will find a summary of that week’s readings, along with discussion points if you are wanting to read with a friend or join The Enchanted Book Nook for a broader book discussion. Summary: From learning more about her powers, to meeting with people she didn’t expect, becoming a…

  • The Earthspark: September Read-Along, Week 3

    Welcome to the Read-Along! Each week, you will find a summary of that week’s readings, along with discussion points if you are wanting to read with a friend or join The Enchanted Book Nook for a broader book discussion. Summary: In these chapters we travel between Feltus and Alturis through the perilous Grimaldi Woods. Not…