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MCD’s Coconut Macaroons, etc

[Updated July 23, 8:41 am – added missing cooking times to recipe] I just had virtual coffee (via the SFWA auction I mentioned some time ago, like a month ago? Who knows? What is time??) with Anetia and Barb (my two other readers were MIA 😰), and for fun, I typed up the recipe of […]

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MCD’s Virtual Tip Jar

I’ve had a few lovely readers ask me to add ‘tip jar’ function to the audiobooks I’m selling direct and/or to the Conduit Series serialization that I’m currently posting on my blog weekly on Tuesdays. I’ve always shied away from the idea of a monthly Patreon or a tip jar because I feel like it […]

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Archivist 1: reviews

I know I haven’t been as engaged with promoting and chatting about (etc) my newest release, Invoking Infinity (Archivist 1) as I usually am – I thought the headache was bad before my Covid shot, but boy, was I sadly wrong (and I have my second shot booked on July 21. Ugh.) – so I’m […]

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lovely readers personal reflection

The day after a release day, part 25

So I had to count – novels only – to get the number of novels I’ve released to date. TWENTY-FIVE. Absolutely crazy! And I’m about to send number 26 (Invoking Infinity) off to the editor for story editing. Yesterday was a lovely low-key release day for Awakening Infinity (Archivist 0) but with surprisingly strong sales […]

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The one time I ignore my phone …

After a few hours of working yesterday – managing my inboxes, social media, checking sales/rankings, etc – I was suddenly hit with this feeling of utter rawness, of overexposure. Nothing bad had happened (the complete opposite, in fact) but apparently I just exist close to that edge with the constant headache/state of the world, etc. […]

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The day after a new release, part 24

Release day for Idols and Enemies (Amplifier 4) was delightful – filled with little treats and lovely messages/comments/early reviews from absolutely lovely readers. But this morning I found I was feeling a little (extra) rundown. So, after making my daily hot chocolate at 10:30 am, I decided to set up on the kitchen table and […]

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Amplifer 2: early reviews

Bonds and Broken Dreams (Amplifier 2) released one week ago today! And readers appear to be enjoying another Emma story – thank goodness! I’ve quickly cobbled together some lovely, early reviews. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to review on their preferred site. It’s very appreciated!! (By ALL authors). 5 star. Heart Stopping. […]

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The day after releasing Dowser 9.

The day after releasing Gemstones, Elves, and Other Insidious Magic (Dowser 9). My 18th novel. The sun is shining (though it is chilly) and I’m back in my writing shed, treadmill rolling underfoot, hot chocolate in hand, to write an utterly thankful post to all of you who have supported me, my work, my dreams, […]

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Dowser 9 swag boxes

Update: I’m now running a wait list for the swag boxes. Email me the info I requested below to be added to the list. First come, first served, if I have any extra boxes. Since I didn’t manage to make it to any signings or conferences in 2018, I floated an idea about a week […]

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Dowser 7: early reviews

Champagne, Misfits, and Other Shady Magic (Dowser 7) has been officially released for a week today. Yay! And many of my lovely readers have lovely things to say about the newest Jade book, so I thought I’d share a few snippets here: A solid 5 star series – Outstanding plot continues and gets richer and more […]