Every year, my writing critique group gathers in August for our annual writer’s retreat. My plan for the weekend was to work on a sequel to Bedlam Bewitched. While looking through my notes, I found a document that I’d written years ago outlining the “rules of magic” for my Bedlam universe. I thought this was […]
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Place as Character
Have you ever read a novel in which the setting itself becomes a character in the story? Often this is the case when the central conflict of the plot is man vs. nature, such as in Jack London’s Call of the Wild. In these instances, the location (e.g., wilderness, mountain, ocean) serves as the antagonist. […]
Inspiring Bedlam
In a past author Q & A, I was asked what inspired me to write Bedlam Bewitched. Good question. Normally, I consider myself more of a plot-driven writer. I start with a general idea for a story and begin writing from there. But in Bedlam, the character came first—Cory Smyth, my plucky, witchy FMC. Cory […]
Sweetheart Sale
For Valentine’s Day, I’m running a limited-time sweetheart sale of Bedlam Bewitched. For three days only from Friday, February 13th through Sunday, February 15th, 2026, you can purchase my book at a special discount price. Looking for an escapist teen fantasy with a side of cozy mystery and romance? In Bedlam Bewitched, a teenage witch […]
SCBWI BookStop 2025
My book is part of this year’s #SCBWIBookStop! Visit my page to read more, browse, and snag a copy! Explore the full site at scbwi.org/bookstop/ for more books for children and teens.
Celebration Sale
To celebrate my IPPY award win, I’m running a first-ever, limited-time sale of Bedlam Bewitched. For three days only from Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th, 2025, you can purchase my book at special discount prices. Purchase the eBook for $2.99 (List price $4.99) in this Amazon KDP Countdown Deal. I’m offering the paperback […]
Signing Event Recap and a Review
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our book signing event at Reasonable Books on June 21st. Fellow YA author, Jill Hedgecock, and I had a wonderful time at our joint literary event: “Ancient Jungles and Urban Spells.” Jill read from her latest young adult historical fiction novel, PIZCO, a coming-of-age adventure […]
Reasonable Books Author Event
Reasonable Books presents: Ancient Jungles and Urban Spells Join me and fellow young adult author Jill Hedgecock for an entertaining literary event on Saturday, June 21st from 3:30 – 5:00 PM at Reasonable Books (3645 C Mt. Diablo Blvd., next to Trader Joe’s) in Lafayette, CA. Hear excerpts from our latest young adult releases, highlighting […]
Bedlam Bewitched Wins IPPY Award
I’m delighted and thrilled to announce that Bedlam Bewitched won a 2025 IPPY Award. My debut novel was awarded a BRONZE medal in the Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy category. For nearly 30 years, the IPPYs (Independent Publisher Book Awards) have recognized “excellence in independent publishing,” honoring newly-released titles from university presses, small presses, and […]
Bedlam Review in Books & Pieces Magazine
A big THANK YOU to Jill Hedgecock for her kind review of my debut YA fantasy novel, Bedlam Bewitched! Her book review appears on page 185 of the January 2025 issue of Books & Pieces Magazine. This monthly literary magazine is free and features short stories, book reviews, and interesting articles. You can read this […]