Me at my desk? Well, not exactly—though I absolutely adore this image. It’s how I imagine my workspace could be if I had a touch of magic!
As a writer crafting tales of fantasy, I get to indulge in a bit of make-believe, right? Writing is magical after all—or at least, it feels that way on the good days. On the bad days, it’s a bit more like trying to herd magical creatures that are far more interested in mischief than productivity. But such is the journey, filled with frustration, chaos, and, ultimately, reward.
This space will be where I update you all on that journey—on the spells cast, the ones that fizzled, and the stories that are brewing. I’ll be updating monthly, sharing the triumphs, the struggles, and of course, the latest news on my books. Because writing really is a journey, one with many twists and turns.So, stay tuned for the magic…
November 2024
November has been a busy month. Tons of writing, too many hours at the “day job” (retail during holidays is a killer) and lots of marketing. Who needs sleep, right?
As most writers will tell you, our characters often run the game of writing. They can be crafty (sneaky), difficult, stuffornly silent or full of gab! And often, they dictate where the story goes or nix perfectly good plot points! I had several major plot reveals demand to be included in the series–some won’t be revealed until much later and a couple might come as a huge surprise (I hope). So I’ve been scrambling to update my series excel spreadsheet. I’m itching to blab, but mum’s the word!
I finally have my first Newsletter ready to mail just before Thanksgiving. It’s been a journey figuring out all the ins & outs of email marketing, including the need for a PO Box! Did you know that email service providers (ESPs) now require a physical address? I do now lol’s. I’ve also started a private Facebook Page for readers. Check out the Magic in the Making page for information and links.
I welcome comments, and will be adding the comment feature to more website pages, as well as updating and adding new content. It just all takes time!
September 2024
Words are flowing! The world and story are really coming together, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve passed the halfway mark. This first novel is turning out to be a bit bigger than I originally planned—there’s still so much to unfold before I can finally type those magical words: The End.
As for the series as a whole? Let’s just say there’s going to be a MAJOR reveal in the final book, but… my lips are sealed for now. Stay tuned for more hints as we get closer!
I’m also diving into some fun marketing and promotions. Since this series revolves around a magical yarn shop, I’m creating crochet patterns inspired by the story! Readers can crochet along with Sera—and by the time you finish the book, you’ll have a completed project of your own. To kick things off, the first pattern will be a Granny Square Scarf—simple enough for beginners, but with bonus content for more advanced crocheters, too. This pattern will have special meaning to Sera, and I hope it will to you as well.
I’m also exploring the idea of custom hand-dyed yarn that reflects the magic of the series. It’s still in the works, but fingers crossed it all comes together!
I’m aiming to finish the book by the end of the year, with a release set for early 2025. I’ll keep you updated right here with any new developments.
June 2024
Just a quick note: Magic, Mirth & Mayhem has reached the halfway mark-unless I go over the word count lol’s. I am hoping to be done by end of summer. Cover is done. Will spruce this page up. Eventually 🙂