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excerpts writing

Amplifier 4: Paisley and …

*SPOILERS**SPOILERS**SPOILERS**SPOILERS**SPOILERS**SPOILERS* Paisley shoved herself between Aiden and his father. A single tentacle sprung forth from her neck. It was wrapped around a large bovine bone. The demon dog flashed a double row of sharp teeth at Kader, then poked him in the thigh with the bone. “Ah,” Kader said. “Look at you, beautiful. I didn’t […]

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brainstorming writing

From idea to … publication.

Just in case you ever wondered how long I work on some of my books/stories before even writing the first draft, I pulled this notebook off the shelf this morning: Oh yeah, all sorts of fun things are about to happen to the Adept Universe reading order/timeline (for release in 2021) … I really hope […]

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personal reflection writing

A writer’s keyboard

So … Michael stepped into my office shed the other day to look at the pictures I’d selected for the upcoming Amplifier 4 book cover. He happened to glance down at my keyboard and some … teasing commenced. Yes, I upgrade my laptop every three years because I like to keep it covered under AppleCare. […]

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excerpts teaser writing

A space opera teaser …

“Okay.  Just so I’ve got this straight …” Ryanne lifted up on her tiptoes, leaning into Trand’s personal space. “Some crazy mercenary —” “Thief.” Ryanne bared her teeth in anticipation. “Some thief recognizes her Royal Highness Astrea’ea Torval, second in line to the throne of Tor’valla, daughter of the Priestess Zara, born in the waters […]

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Adept Universe Bible writing

Adept Universe bible: Scarlett’s sketches

Scarlett Godfrey: Witch. Occupies one of the thirteen seats on the witches’ Convocation. Charm and charisma are focal points for her magic, but she’s also skilled with healing salves and barrier spells. Petite. Long strawberry blonde hair. Indigo blue eyes. Creamy skin. 44 in Dowser 7. Beautiful, and sexy. Mother of Jade Godfrey (the Dowser). […]

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paperbacks writing

Misfits 1: paperback now available

In the age of Covid19, everything having to do with paper and shipping has seriously slowed down (as it should be really), but I finally received the proof for Misplaced Souls (Misfits of the Adept Universe 1) and therefore the paperback is now available! I am, however, still waiting on my author copies, so the […]

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writing

A sneak peek of the ‘untitled space opera’ as promised.

I’m working on a side project – urban fantasy set in space, heavy on the romance and betrayal. With a kick-ass female lead, magic, and lots of mayhem. So, pretty typical for me. My priority is Amplifier 4, but once the space opera has more … shape, I will likely start releasing it in weekly […]

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marketing writing

Misfits 1: one-month anniversary

Misplaced Souls (Misfits of the Adept Universe 1) has been out in the world – in ebook form, paperback still pending a book cover – for one month today, so I thought the timing perfect for a little spoiler of what is to come for the series. Though, those of you who read the last […]

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Adept Universe Bible writing

Adept Universe Bible: Kett’s sketches

Kettil “Kett”: vampire. Elder and Executioner of the Conclave. Grand Conclave investigator. Aka he hunts down rogue vampires and ‘disposes’ of them, no questions asked. Ability to absorb the powers of other Adepts by drinking their blood. Ice blue eyes (occasionally referred to as silver). White blond hair, usually worn short. Broad forehead. Lanky frame. […]

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Adept Universe Bible writing

Adept Universe Bible: Kandy’s Sketches

Kandice “Kandy” Tate: werewolf. Aka the enforcer of the North West Coast American pack, aka the wielder’s wolf. Lithe, muscular. Short green hair, briefly dyed purple in Dowser 3 by Lara, and permanently dyed pink in Dowser 9. Natural hair colour is brown. Lives in the apartment next to Jade. Wolf is gray. Likes horror […]