#phoenix caged

I broke through the wall! Woot woot! I knew it would happen eventually. It has been a more productive week than I've had in a while. I'm quickly tying up loose ends that I know will have to be rewritten again. But what's important is just to get it down on the page.

@author-a-holmes had some good advice on how to combat writers block, by doing 20 minute writing prompts. To keep working your creative/writing muscle without the added pressure of a fully written story. I do them on occasion to get out of Moira's mind set or just to dip my toes into a completely different genre. Last week I ended up writing an exploration piece about a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by monsters and government experimental super soldiers spliced with said monster's dna. Sci-fi meets dystopian fantasy.

I also finished setting up my ARC of Phoenix Caged's distribution. They will all be sent out via book funnel on Saturday. I'm excited for book two to reach more readers.

Step into a world of elemental magic, where a kidnapped princess meets her match in the one keeping her captive.

Phoenix Caged is a dark romantic fantasy and second book in the Hiraeth Song series.

AHHHH! I did it! Draft 3 of book 3 is completed!!! This is the hardest book I've ever had to write up to this point. Acts 1 and 2 were easier to work through, having been explored in previous drafts but Act 3 was merely a jumble of ideas and plot points I'd never set onto paper.

When I got to the end, I thought to myself, didn't I already write this part? And low and behold I did. In 2019! And it was written in first person. I am so glad I changed that.

I'm going to be focusing on Phoenix Caged's upcoming release for the rest of this week as well as making sure I'm prepared for my first semester of university beginning next month. I will be focusing on schooling for a few weeks into September while I figure out how to balance that with beginning another draft of book 3. Act 3 needs a lot of work but now I have a base to work off of.

I normally go through seven or eight drafts before I'm completely happy with it, including spelling and grammar checks. I also have to finalize the cover, write acknowledgements, fine tune the trigger warnings, and write the blurb before I'm even remotely ready to publish. So my timeline as of today, is to publish book three by next October/November.

Phoenix Caged is an adult romantic fantasy and the second installment of the Hiraeth Song series.

Leaning heavier into romantic aspects and riding headlong into the epicenter of danger, Moira finds herself at the mercy of the Warlord's son. The dark haired, blue eyed warrior is unlike anyone she'd ever encountered. Thwarting her attempts to run at every turn.

But will their differences outweigh their growing attraction?

With rising stakes, betrayals and lies, how far will she go to return home? Who is she willing to leave behind?

Character Showcase: Orsana

A woman in power amidst a world of men, Orsana takes pride in her position as Head Healer in the Ironkeep Fortress.

Cold, curt and distant, not many see the constant rolling storm just below the surface.

Step into a world of elemental magic on the brink of chaos and impending war.

Kidnapped, bound and chained, Moira finds herself at the mercy of a band of Outlanders led by the Warlord's son. With only the clothes on her back and a fellow kidnapped companion, she will go to great lengths to escape.

Phoenix Caged is a romantic fantasy and second installment in the Hiraeth Song series.

Step into a world of elemental magic, where a kidnapped princess finds herself at the mercy of the Warlord's son.

Featuring

Enemies to Lovers: Moira and the Warlord's son have wildly different priorities. She wants to return home. And he is under orders to keep her safe and in chains as they travel further into the fractured Kingdom of Diablus.

Forced Proximity: Traveling on the road together, the Warlord's son finds keeping Moira close causes him less of a headache in the long run (with her multiple attempts to escape). Some tropes included: Only one bed/Only one horse. Chained together.

Slow Burn: Lust does not equate to love.

Hurt/Comfort: In the midst of a mounting war, people are bound to get injured in the cross fire or punished for disobeying direct orders.

Morally Gray FMC: As the princess of Ignis, Moira gets what she wants when she wants it. And she will go to great lengths to achieve her goals regardless of consequence.

Still Interested?

Phoenix Caged is a romantic fantasy and the second installment of the Hiraeth Song series.

Releasing August 23, 2024!

Phoenix Caged Hardcover Artwork

I wouldn't call myself the best artist but I've learned a lot over the last couple of months designing my own covers with a tablet and clip paint studio.

Going for a stained glass inspired look, with Moira overseeing the Wyvern Mountains.

Phoenix Caged is the second installment of the Hiraeth Song series, releasing August 23rd 2024. Available now for pre-order on Amazon, Barns & Noble and more!