And Now… We Wait. And now... we wait. What are we waiting for? Last week, I sat down with the neurosurgeon. She walked into the room and asked, "Do you have your phone?" Me: "Yes." Her: "Good. Take a picture of this. I want you to see what we're talking about." So I have a photo on my phone of my…

Still Rolling. The ball is still rolling, and I don't have any firm answers yet. Tomorrow, I will sit down with the neurosurgeon, and we'll see where things go from there. I have my records and my imaging discs, and I'm about as ready as I can be, and I really just kind of want to go in and say…

The Ball is Rolling. I had another pain management appointment today, and the ball is rolling. What ball? The one that involves a referral to a neurosurgeon for spinal surgery to relieve the pressure on my sciatic nerve. My pain doctor and I are in agreement -- surgery is the best option for me.…

Clever Headline Goes Here. "Clever Headline Goes Here." Otherwise known as "this is your brain on sciatica pain." I thought I pulled a muscle exercising. So I did what you usually do when you pull a muscle -- anti-inflammatory medication, heat and ice, gentle stretching. Then the pins-and-needles…

Behind the Scenes I took a class last week, and now I have homework. I need to redo a lot of what goes on behind the scenes for my self-published titles. So over the next few weeks, I'll be redoing many things that you probably will never notice, and one thing you might. The many things you…

Well, That Certainly Took Off… Friday night, we went out to dinner, and I made SURE that we were home in time to watch Artemis come home. And once she was down and safe, I posted something to my social media. And... it certainly took off. I've never had a post ever that gained the traction this…

I've heard that there was a very special payload on board the Integrity capsule. A 1 inch square piece of canvas from the Wright Brothers plane, provided by the Smithsonian. A piece of Challenger. A piece of Columbia. 1/2

And Now… The Back Side of Luna! I'm writing this up while I watch the Artemis II flyby of the Moon, and I really, REALLY need someone to say "And now... the back side of Luna!" I doubt anyone will (or if they did, I missed it.) Screenshot from my other monitor. I keep saying I'm tired of living in…

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Who's writing about vampires and has a book coming out in 2026? Can be fiction or non-fiction. Time to build the reading list for the 2026 Lord Ruthven Award! #vampires

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Fun. Weird. Slightly Random. That’s Me. I was writing up the description for my appearance on SFF News and Interviews this Thursday, and described it as fun, weird and slightly random. Which, I realize now, is me in a nutshell. Not that I mind. It makes things more interesting and far more…

It's not about separating the art from the artist, that's irrelevant ROWLING IS TAKING THE MONEY YOU ARE CHOOSING TO GIVE HER AND USING IT TO KILL *REAL* CHILDREN The policies she has successfully pushed and the bigotry she successfully sows are driving up suicide rates DO NOT HELP PAY FOR THIS

I Am Not To Be Trusted With a Bubble Shooter I got home from ICFA yesterday, and promptly fell over. The afterparty was amazing, there was unfiltered sake, and I learned a thing -- I am not to be trusted with a bubble shooter. I have NO idea who handed this to me -- it was dark on the pool deck,…

I am pleased to announce the 2025 Lord Ruthven Award winners. The Lord Ruthven Award honors the best in Vampire fiction, scholarship and media. In Fiction, the winner is Hungerstone, by Kat Dunn (Zando)

Caffeine Levels Insufficient My brain, right now: "Event complete. Commence prep for ICFA. Warning. Caffeine levels insufficient." We just finished our weekend Renaissance Faire at the Oviedo Mall, and now I have two days to do everything that needs to be done in order to pack for ICFA, then a…

Do NOT Pinch Me! It hasn't been a week yet, and I swear that I'm still dreaming. If I am, do NOT pinch me! Let me explain. The 11th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off has started. This is my third time entering SPFBO, and I honestly had no expectations other than possibly getting some new…

Have you heard the word about Yearn yet? Newly launched, women-owned, and backed by luminaries in the romance world. Combines the best of Booktok, KU and Goodreads, without the toxic messes. (1/3)

Spoiler alert: The Sea Prince was just named as a semi-finalist in SPFBO!!! I am unbelievably stunned!!! #SPFBO

Busy Rabbit… I was originally thinking of having the title of this post be "Rabbit Rabbit," because it's the first post of the month. Then I was thinking of having it be "Busy, Busy," because I AM. So I compromised and now it's Busy Rabbit. Which honestly sounds like a cereal commercial -- "Busy…

Busy Rabbit… I was originally thinking of having the title of this post be "Rabbit Rabbit," because it's the first post of the month. Then I was thinking of having it be "Busy, Busy," because I AM. So I compromised and now it's Busy Rabbit. Which honestly sounds like a cereal commercial -- "Busy…

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It's Book Day! The Coral Throne is now available wherever books are sold! books2read.com/u/38aENB

Are you a SFWA member who hasn't voted for the Nebulas yet? I have two works eligible this year! Maybe check them out?

Happy Book Day Eve! Happy Book Day Eve to those who celebrate. I certainly do! Tomorrow is release day for The Coral Throne, which brings to a close a story that is old enough to drive in the state of Florida. I've told this story before -- in 2009, I woke up with this character in my head. His…

Coming Tuesday! The Sea Prince is now the Sea King, and it's time to save his kingdom and claim the Coral Throne. The end of the war is in sight, but treachery runs as deep as the ocean.The end of the war is in sight, but treachery runs as deep as the ocean. books2read.com/u/38aENB

That Wore Off Quickly. Today is that one day of the year when I can't see for most of a day. Yes, it's time for my annual retinal exam, when I get dilated enough to see through the veil and wave to the Fae. Fun times. Usually, I take a nap after and sleep it off. Today, though? I could see much…

The book club scam has taken an exciting new leap forward. I got one today from a "curated literary platform and newsletter" that, unusually, offered a link to its website. I'm in edits, so obviously I took the opportunity to procrastinate. /1

Beating My Head Against Code This weekend, there was time spent beating my head against code. This is otherwise known as updating my website. There was a Wordpress plugin that I used on my book pages that had a major security flaw. The creators of that plugin appear to have abandoned it, so I…

The Sea Prince is now the Sea King, and it's time to save his kingdom and claim the Coral Throne. The end of the war is in sight, but treachery runs as deep as the ocean. Ebook preorder now available. Paperback preorder coming soon books2read.com/u/38aENB

It Snowed. Let me repeat that. IT SNOWED. Why is this so groundbreakingly weird? Because I live just north of Orlando. This is where people go to vacation AWAY from snow. It is not supposed to snow here! And yet, we had two nights of below freezing weather (in the 20s, with windchills between 8…

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The Sea Prince is one of the SPFBO11 books! Let's see how far we go!

Writing romance is a political act. It's an act of defiance. And sometimes, it's an act of solidarity. Stand up for Minnesota and for the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund by donating to the Romance for Minnesota fundraiser. janehadleywrites.com/romanceformn/

To all my fellow writers out there -- if you get a call or email from Epistle Media LLC, block them. They called me last week and told me that they wanted to acquire my book. When I ask them which one, "Chloe" paused and then pulled out "John Zebedee Meets the Heir of the Elvenlands." 1/7

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Insert Phantom Bagpipes Here. It is once again time for the annual aural hallucinations. Yes, it's the day after the Highland Games. Insert phantom bagpipes here. Although I'm not hearing them this year as much as I usually do. I blame the weather shift yesterday that meant the entire games shut…

I do my research to the old fashioned way. Books. Lots and lots of books. Granted, some of them are electronic, but I can't get my hands on an physical copy of an 1899 train schedule.

This is Weird. Isn’t This Weird? This is weird. Isn't this weird? The world is on fire and things are just getting worse and worse, and I'm over here in my little corner of the internet saying "Ummm... buy my book?" So I suppose this is my way of saying that the blog and newsletter are going to be…

Happy New Year? I Think? Boy, 2026 started off... I think that's all we can say, isn't it. 2026 started off. Happy New Year? I think? Today is my first day back from a much-needed break. Today, I get started on the sensitivity edits on The Coral Throne, which I hope won't take more than a week or…

Pleased to announce that I made it through the lottery and The Sea Prince is a participant in SPFBO 11! #SPFBO11

New Release: Have Yourself A Merry Little Witchmas! New Release: Have Yourself A Merry Little Witchmas! Merlina Sherbourne was ready to close her magical shop for the holidays—until a charming stranger appears at her door carrying a curse and a quiet kind of desperation. Camber Kincaid never meant…

Back in September, my editor at Riverdale Avenue Books told me about a novella anthology he was putting together for holiday themed paranormal romance. I said, "You know, _Have Yourself a Merry Little Witchmas_ is *right there*." (long pause....) 1/2

I've been busy. Did i miss the start of the traditional "It's December, therefore a writing organization must have a meltdown?"

Merry Everything and Happy Always I'm calling it -- this is my last blog post of 2025. I'm officially taking that break I mentioned last week, and I'm doing it right this time. So today is when I get to wish you a merry everything and happy always. I'm currently starting the wrap up of 2025.…