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Dowser 8.5: Mory: “So … there’s no way this is just, you know, a casual thing? Right?”

Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Scattered Magic (Dowser 8) released a week ago! Normally I’d share a some of the lovely early reviews, and I will soon, but I thought it might be more fun (for me) to share a (mostly) spoiler free excerpt of Graveyards, Visions, and Other Things That Byte (Dowser 8.5). And yes, […]

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Dowser 8: cupcakes and chocolate

  Since is it a shorter list this time, I thought I would combine the cupcakes and chocolate mentioned in the soon-to-be released Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Shattered Magic (Dowser 8) into one blog post. So, for those of you who like to be prepared with cupcakes on hand, here are the cupcakes that are featured or […]

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Dowser 8: chapter one, part one

An elf stood at the door to my bakery. Well, actually, it was Bryn’s and my bakery, but still … an elf. In Whistler. I mean, I expected this sort of thing in Vancouver. But if you weren’t into outdoor sports involving snow, then Whistler was a pricey destination in the winter months. Plus, the […]

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Dowser 8: preorder giveaway

[June 12, 2018: Updated with actual photos of prizes!!] The preorder giveaway for Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Shattered Magic (Dowser 8) is a BIG box of swag!! In the big box: six Dowser audiobook CDs six Dowser Series autographed paperbacks three Oracle Series autographed paperbacks three Reconstructionist Series autographed paperbacks four Cake in a Cup […]

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Dowser 8: Want to go hunting?

*SNEAK PEEK OF DOWSER  8* *WARNING FOR POSSIBLE SPOILERS* Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Shattered Magic (Dowser 8) RELEASING JUNE 28, 2018 “Let’s see if we can turn the tables on the elf. Assuming she’s stupid enough to leave us a drop of her blood.” Kandy laughed snarkily. “How?” Jasmine asked, following us out into the […]

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Dowser 8: teaser and preorder links

I’m heading into Vancouver tomorrow to see an allergy specialist. Yes, it only took me a year to admit I needed to get tested and another three months to get an appointment. The often-daily headaches are the worse part, and I seriously hope the doctor has some insight on curbing those. Anyway, since it will […]

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Dowser 8: cover reveal & synopsis

PREORDER COMING SOON! RELEASE DATE: JUNE 28, 2018 Synopsis: Two more elves were at large in Vancouver, but thankfully they’d been keeping a low profile while I faced the most daunting task of my twenty-seven years — planning and executing my wedding. I was dealing with a disgruntled grandmother with an extensive guest wish list of the […]

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The mystery of the disappearing caramels.

I feel like the only possible way I could have eaten the nine salted caramels that came in this box from Hummingbird Chocolate Maker in twenty-four hours is if Michael has been ‘helping’ me. However … I’m somewhat concerned about accusing him of stealing caramels from my stash. Because, if he hasn’t, I’ve just admitting […]

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And the winners of the cupcake naming contest are …

Chill in a Cup – first suggested by Erin W. Thank you! The recipe for Chill in a Cup – mint chocolate cake with mint chocolate buttercream – will be in my newsletter on May 1, 2018 along with an exclusive excerpt. So click here to make sure you’re subscribed. Tingle in a Cup – […]

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Things I googled today.

I’m doing a final pass on Dowser 8 before I send it back to the editor for line and content editing. At this point I’m scanning the entire book, checking on and (hopefully) resolving anything that I’ve highlighted in my previous pass(es). Highlights usually denote new sections that I’ve written (in response to the editor’s […]