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Two Different Doors into Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre with endless possibilities. Some stories invite you to settle into a warm and magical world where the stakes are gentle and the atmosphere feels comforting. Others pull you through a doorway into something unfamiliar where adventure, danger, and discovery wait on the other side. As a writer I love exploring different corners of the genre. Two of my published fantasy books reflect that contrast perfectly. While both contain magic and imaginative worlds they
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Mar 122 min read


Free Fantasy Read This Week: Between Worlds
There is a particular kind of magic in discovering a new fantasy world for the first time. The moment when the ordinary suddenly cracks open and something vast and unknown waits on the other side. That sense of stepping somewhere unfamiliar has always been one of my favorite parts of both reading and writing fantasy. Because of that I wanted to do something special for readers this week. From Sunday, March 8 through Thursday, March 12 my portal fantasy novel Between Worlds wi
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Mar 82 min read


Returning to Old Pages: Revisiting and Expanding Previous Work
Every writer has a folder, notebook, or half forgotten document filled with earlier ideas. Some are unfinished drafts while others are short pieces that never quite reached their potential. For a long time I used to see those older works as things left behind. Once I moved on to a new project I rarely looked back. Over time I realized those earlier pages were not failures. They were foundations. Going back to previous work can be one of the most rewarding parts of writing. Wh
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Mar 72 min read


A New Beginning: The Debut of My Fantasy Duology
My book Between Worlds is on Amazon available for purchase here: https://a.co/d/09tvW1Ug Today feels a little unreal. After countless drafts, late nights, and moments of doubt, I’m beyond excited to finally share that my new fantasy novel is officially out in the world. This book marks not only a debut, but the beginning of a duology. It’s a story that has lived in my head and heart for a long time just waiting for the right moment to be told. This novel began as a spark. It
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Feb 42 min read


Finding Your Community
Writing can feel like a lonely pursuit. Just you, your thoughts, and a blinking cursor that doesn’t care how long you stare at it. But the truth is that even the most independent writers need connection. Stories may begin in solitude, but they flourish through community. When I first started writing I thought I had to do it all alone. I was hesitant to share my work, afraid of judgment, and unsure if I even belonged in the writing world. That changed the moment I connected wi
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Oct 17, 20252 min read


Discover the Latest Book Releases by Ashley MacKinnon
If you are a book lover, you know the thrill of discovering a new author or a fresh release from a favorite writer. Ashley MacKinnon is one such author who has been making waves in the literary world. Her unique storytelling and relatable characters have captured the hearts of many readers. In this post, we will explore her latest book releases, diving into what makes each one special and why you should add them to your reading list. Who is Ashley MacKinnon? Ashley MacKinnon
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Oct 15, 20253 min read


Release Day Magic!
Spellbound Sugar is finally here
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Oct 14, 20251 min read


Exciting News: Author Spotlight!
I am absolutely ecstatic to share that I was recently featured in an author spotlight on Wrote a Book ! Being highlighted in this way...
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Oct 10, 20251 min read


Behind the Scenes: The Journey to Publishing My First Book
My publishing journey was a challenge
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Oct 4, 20252 min read


Navigating the Independent Author Journey
Being an independent author is a lot of work. You wear the hats of many different positions: writer, editor, marketer, designer, and even...
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Sep 26, 20251 min read
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