fantasy, Steel and Fire, the fire queen's apprentice, the watermight thief, Young Adult

Map Reveal for The Watermight Thief

We only have three weeks to go until the launch of The Watermight Thief! This book is set in the same world as my Steel and Fire fantasy series, and I decided to update the map to go with the new adventure. Here is the continent: And here's a new map of Soole and the East Isles:   The Watermight… Continue reading Map Reveal for The Watermight Thief

fantasy, Night of Flame, Steel and Fire, the fire queen's apprentice, the watermight thief, writing, Young Adult

The Steel and Fire spinoff comes out in four weeks!

We're only four weeks away from the launch of The Watermight Thief, the first novel in my new series set in the world of Steel and Fire. I'm going to share something each Friday until the February 15th launch. This week, it's the official blurb! Welcome to Pendark, a city of murky canals, brutal gladiator fights, and… Continue reading The Steel and Fire spinoff comes out in four weeks!

fantasy, Steel and Fire, the fire queen's apprentice, the watermight thief, Young Adult

The Watermight Thief has a release date!

Hey everyone! I'm pleased to announce that the first book in my new Steel and Fire spinoff series will be out on the 15th of February. The Watermight Thief is a fantasy adventure about a scrappy magic thief, a dragon-riding princess, and a discovery that could doom the world. If you're new to the world of Steel… Continue reading The Watermight Thief has a release date!

fantasy, Steel and Fire, writing, Young Adult

Name a dragon in The Watermight Thief

I'm getting close to the end of the third draft of The Watermight Thief, and I need your help! One of the dragons in the book needs a new name. I don't think the one I've been using fits this particular dragon's character. Please suggest some names for him in the comments of this Facebook… Continue reading Name a dragon in The Watermight Thief

City of Wind, Dance of Steel, Duel of Fire, fantasy, King of Mist, Night of Flame, Steel and Fire, Young Adult

STEEL AND FIRE Christmas Giveaway!

Hey everyone! I'm giving away two complete sets of Steel and Fire paperbacks for Christmas. The books will be signed, personalized, and sent all the way from Hong Kong. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE! If you're looking for gift ideas for the reader in your life, all my books are available in paperback. Here's a quick… Continue reading STEEL AND FIRE Christmas Giveaway!

City of Wind, Dance of Steel, Duel of Fire, fantasy, King of Mist, Night of Flame, Steel and Fire, Young Adult

Cover Reveal: Steel and Fire Books 1-3 Box Set

Hey everyone! I have something fun to show you! I recently put together an ebook box set of the first three books in my Steel and Fire YA fantasy series. I decided to commission a new character-based cover to give the set a fresh look. Here's what Deranged Doctor Design came up with for Dara… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Steel and Fire Books 1-3 Box Set

Duel of Fire, fantasy, Young Adult

Summer Reading Event and Duel of Fire Giveaway!

Did you ever participate in your local library's summer reading challenges when you were a kid? I certainly did. I loved getting the stamps or stickers and tracking my progress throughout the blistering Arizona summer. Even though I still read everyday, both for work and for pleasure, I find myself spending extra hours reading in… Continue reading Summer Reading Event and Duel of Fire Giveaway!

A Traitor at the Stone Court, Empire of Talents, fantasy, The Spy in the Silver Palace, Young Adult

A Traitor at the Stone Court + stats!

The final book in the Empire of Talents trilogy is out this week! A Traitor at the Stone Court takes us to the mysterious land of Obsidian, where Mica must pull off a dangerous impersonation with the help of an unexpected ally. This book was a lot of fun to write, and I hope you'll… Continue reading A Traitor at the Stone Court + stats!

A Traitor at the Stone Court, Empire of Talents, fantasy, The Spy in the Silver Palace, Young Adult

Cover Reveal: A Traitor at the Stone Court

I'm so excited to share the cover art for Empire of Talents Book 3. This is the eighth cover Deranged Doctor Design has created for my books, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. They took the challenge of a character who can change her appearance at will and ran with it!… Continue reading Cover Reveal: A Traitor at the Stone Court

Duel of Fire, fantasy, King of Mist, Steel and Fire

Duel of Fire Anniversary (and read-along)

It's hard to believe it has been two years since the launch of Duel of Fire, my fifth novel and the first instalment in the Steel and Fire series. It has been so fun to write fantasy, the genre I have loved reading ever since I was little. Thank you to everyone who has read the series over… Continue reading Duel of Fire Anniversary (and read-along)