"charmingly witchy adult fantasy" ~Booklife Reviews

Fans of cozy fantasies and compelling adult women protagonists who find purpose—and fabulousness—in nature, magic, and new connections will adore the laid-back, lavender-scented vibes as Olivia goes from destitute loneliness to settling into the charming village of Rowanswood, whose scones, teas, crockery, beasts, magic, and ritual all are described with inviting relish. Olivia’s journey to Cronehood is nuanced, her struggles endearingly human as she finds her path toward letting go of her old life to embrace the new.

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Why Progress Feels Slow: Crossing the Plateau of Latent Potential

Progress often feels invisible before it becomes obvious. The Plateau of Latent Potential explains why persistence matters and how breakthroughs actually happen.

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Creating in Spite of Self-Doubt

Every writer I know, including myself, has anxiety and self-doubt about their creative efforts. When I went into it further, I found that it’s the curse of the creative classes.

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Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stay Focused and Finish What Matters

Shiny object syndrome can derail your goals when every new opportunity looks exciting. Learn how to set priorities, create strong boundaries, and stay focused on what matters most.

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10 Paranormal Romance Writing Prompts

Ready to write your own paranormal romance? Here are ten prompts to get you started. Giving it a historical twist adds a whole new layer of intrigue and excitement.

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Surfing the Wave of a Panic Attack

A panic attack can happen to anyone, anywhere. You don’t have to be in a threatening situation to have one. You could be at work, school, in a restaurant or asleep in bed.

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What Do You Call a Group of Selkies?

What Do You Call a Group of Selkies?

While writing a fantasy short story set in the world of Rowanswood, I stumbled into an unexpected research question: what do you call a group of selkies? The answer turned into a delightful folklore rabbit hole about language, mythology, and the small details that bring magical worlds to life.

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