Why I Wrote It I wrote a short version of this story for an anthology I was part of and those who read it really enjoyed it. I also felt there was a lot more to be discovered in this world, so I expanded the story into a short book. It follows Cara, the librarian …
Cozy Vales A Shared World Cozy Fantasy Project I’ve been working with a group of authors to bring this fantasy world to life. Step into the queendom of Cozy Vales to meet ogres, witches and lots more in Winter Tales from Cozy Vales. It’s a little different to my other work as the stories are …
To say that this morning was a rush would be a severe understatement. It was a whirlwind of ‘get your shoes eat your breakfast drink you drink make your lunch’. Well, I’m sure you know the drill. I’ve had a cold this week and, because I’m chronically ill, it takes a lot out of me …
KM Jackways https://facebook.com/kmjackways https://www.bookbub.com/author/k-m-jackways When murder comes to the charming town of Ledstow, Esther’s friend and bandmate is the prime suspect. She has to get involved. But spooky happenings throw up more secrets that leave her questioning her town and her own family. Can Esther solve the mystery so they can sing in harmony once again? …
I am so thrilled to bring to you 25 days of Christmas Books. All new releases for 2022 and by authors you will recognize. Most are Cozy Mysteries, but there are a few Romance and Paranormal as well. There are even a few anthologies. Each of these authors has answered a few questions for you …
What I’m Reading I’ve really enjoyed Accidental Magic by Iris Beaglehole recently. It’s the start of a series, and can be described as Gilmore Girls mixed with Charmed style mystery with sarcastic main characters. It will really make you want to live in their town and get to know these characters. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B09SK43S2K …
16-year-old, Rhia Caddell, doesn’t know what’s worse-arranged marriages or high finance. Now she’s stuck with both when her desperate father agrees to marry her to the oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales in an attempt at royal tax negotiations. As a farmer, Rhia prefers toiling in the earth over romance. Life in a fiefdom requires muscle, and …
Burning. The first thing I noticed was the heat, rippling over my body in waves. And the tickling, dry grasses under my arms. The back of my mouth, itchy. I opened my eyes to blinding light and quickly shut them again, until all I could see was pulsing red. Where was I? Sitting up, I …
Hello writers, I’ve been self-publishing books since 2020. I’m also a bit of an overthinker, and one thing is certain with self-publishing is that there are many decisions to make at every step of the way. Self-publishing is a great way to take control of your writing career. You will retain the rights to your …
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Here in New Zealand, we have just had a strict Level 4 lockdown as Delta has finally made its way here. Prior to this, we had around a year of relative freedom, where we could eat out, socialise and gather without masks. We know we’ve been lucky. On the 17th August, our whole country moved …