Mystic Realm

First of all, I want to apologize to everyone for just kinda disappearing. After my husband’s retirement and our wonderful trip of a lifetime, I returned home, and terrible things began to happen. This is not a poor-me post; this is a life-happens post, and you have to live with it. First our companion dog of 13 years became really sick. She could no longer walk, had to be carried everywhere,…

Today, I decided to focus on the Halloween traditions more so than haunting. My point is that Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore.  Today Halloween is attracting adults in a masquerade type atmosphere, much like Mardi Gras.  Their costumed antics mock, challenged and tease the dread forces of the night.  The other-world becomes our world on this night of reversible possibilities and…

This week I have a treat for you. Give a big welcome to Amber Daulton. She has a new release, Lost in His Spiderwebs,  book 2 of The Lozano Cartel Series.  All books can be read as a standalone. Have a seat and grab an insulated mug. I’ve got lemonade, iced tea (various flavors), and soda. Choose your poison, they’re labeled. Pick your choice of a Snicker-doodle, Chocolate Chip or Peanut butter…

Cripple Creek Mining District of Colorado is extremely rich in history and it is also touted to be one of the Most Haunted Places in the United States. On Highway 67, at the base of Pike’s Peak, southwest of Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek sits at an elevation of 9,500 feet. There are mine shafts, head frames, miner’s cabins long abandoned tumbling down. A lonely stone fireplace may be all that’s…

Yippee! Sunday Snippet is showcasing A Witch’s Journey and Series. Can former Navy Seal, Lathen Quartz help Pepper McKay, a powerful witch, achieve her lifelong dream of a wildlife rescue? As it turns out, someone else wants the McKay Magic. Can they save the McKay magic for the rescue?  Got a deal for you! Looking for feel-good books to fill your kindle or ipad for those cool Autumn days or…

Welcome to my Sunday Snippet. This week we take a look at  A WITCH’S QUANDARY, the sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series.  – A Broken Engagement leads to the discovery of stolen magic and malice with a little blackmail mixed in. Can they weather the storm and find a future together? But you don’t have to read them all first as each book is a standalone. Of course you will enjoy them all! A little…

WOW!!  I’m so excited! I’m celebrating my anniversary of being published with The Wild Rose Press! Nineteen books and eleven years it’s official! Squeal! I signed the contract in  2014 for my debut novel, A DEMON’S WITCH which published on September 25, 2015! It seems forever ago, and yesterday.  Ever felt like that? I was at home working on another manuscript and an email popped up.  I normally…

Good Morning and welcome to Author’s Secrets Sunday Snippet. Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate and enjoy the snippet from the best seller A Demon’s Witch.   First book in the award-winning A Demon’s Witch Series.  A Demon’s Witch is dear to my heart, one that launched my publishing career eleven years ago…

The Fall Equinox (or Autumnal Equinox) marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere, with equal day and night hours and a sunrise and sunset due east and west. The event has deep cultural significance, tied to harvests and festivals, and ancient sites like Chichén Itzá were built to track its celestial movements. It also triggers biological changes in animals and can cause satellite…

Sunday Snippet  award winning Terrabyte Security.  Missing persons, stolen identities, and international intrigue in a sleepy little town in the Colorado Rockies will keep you on the edge of your seat. Second book in the Mountain Town Mysteries Series. A riveting #paranormal #romance, #mystery, you’re going to love! My inspiration for this second book in the Mountain Town Mysteries Series is…

NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 11, 2001: . (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Twenty-four years ago, fiery blasts rocked the south tower of the World Trade Center as the hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston crashed into the building September 11, 2001 in New York City. Today, on the anniversary of that horrible day I sat at my computer and debated whether or not to write about it, given all…

Welcome back to Sunday Snippet!  This week we take a look  Security Force of Two, a paranormal mystery with a touch of romance.  Makes a great Fall read! Take a peek, you’ll be glad you did! What was my inspiration for Security Force of Two? A few years ago, I attended a writing conference.  I had lunch with an individual from a publishing house.  She was a hoot and talked about her father who…

Labor Day is celebrated across the United States, symbolizing the achievements of workers and the labor movement. However, despite its significance, many people may not be fully aware of its origins, traditions, and unique ways to celebrate. This article aims to uncover fun facts about Labor Day that can enrich your celebrations and increase your understanding of this important holiday.  What Is…

In celebration of the dog days of summer, this week’s Sunday Snippet is the award-winning Raven’s Hollow Spring Magic. Pssst… It’s on sale for .99 cents for a limited time.  Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate and enjoy the snippet from Raven’s Hollow Spring Magic.  Second book in the Raven’s Hollow Series. Spring…

Welcome to Sunday Snippets. This week its the award-winning Charm Me Again sequel to Charm Me a fun and flirty tale. Join me each week for a fun adventure.  Charm Me Again is a bit darker than Charm Me. Two families long divided brought together through an adventure of a lifetime. Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever. How about a little about the writing this book.  Since I am a…

The Sturgeon Moon is not just another full moon; it possesses a rich tradition and significance deeply rooted in cultural history. An important question arises: Why does it hold such prominence, and what activities or traditions can be tied to it? The Sturgeon Moon, which typically occurs in August, signifies a time of abundance as it coincides with the sturgeon fishing season in North…

Sunday Snippet presents  Mystic Maples an award-winning #mystery #fantasy and #timetravel #romantic #adventure.   When Mercy discovers the truth, Silvanus’ well-ordered life unravels and they’re catapulted into the past to right a wrong. Take a romantic escape to the small town of Willow Springs, Vermont with the Deerbourne Inn Series.  I loved doing research for this book.  Maple syrup is one…