Need a good book to curl up with? Break out the hot chocolate and settle in with The Chic Crone, paranormal fantasy with class and sass. #FreeBook #CozyFantasy #UrbanFantasy #BookPromotion #MidlifeMagic

FREE TODAY! Midlife magic, a snarky cat, and more trouble than one crone bargained for. It's never too late to spark a little magic. The Chic Crone ebook is FREE right now on Amazon — but only for a little while! #books #CozyFantasy #UrbanFantasyBooks #MidlifeMagic

Sixty, broke, and newly magical, Olivia Furie was not planning to rescue a missing fae prince… But destiny had other plans. Crone of Flames is a cozy fantasy of midlife magic, fae intrigue, and found family Special ebook preorder price: $0.99 on Amazon Launches October 31 #books #fantasy #fae

Familiars with Attitude In many fantasy stories, familiars are mysterious, silent creatures—always present, but rarely heard. That’s … not how it works in Rowanswood. Here, familiars have personalities as big as their Crones’, and plenty of attitude.

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What Does It Mean to Be a Crone? I’ll admit it: when I first heard the word crone as a child, it wasn’t flattering. It conjured up images of bent old women with crooked noses, muttering curses over cauldrons. It was a word meant to diminish, to make invisible. Not exactly a flattering image.

So I'm reading Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management - research for a book I'm writing. Mrs Beeton was the Martha Stewart of the Victoria era - not a book I would have picked up in the normal course of events. What books have you read for 'research' that otherwise you'd never have read? #writing

Imagine if Legends & Lattes had a sixty-year-old heroine with failing fire magic, a sarcastic cat familiar, and a halfling prince who vanishes just when she needs him most. Crone of Flames launches October 31, but advance readers get their hands on an early copy. Drop a 🔥 if you’re curious #books

The Enchanted Village of Rowanswood For me, Rowanswood isn’t just scenery, it’s a character. Every shopfront, every stone wall, has a story to tell. Villages like this draw us in because they feel safe and cozy, yet they whisper of magic just out of sight.

Why do I write about women in their sixties finding adventure? Isn’t fantasy supposed to be all about the young and shiny? Well, no. Not in my world What if the every-day heroine is sixty, grieving, and unsure where she belongs in the world? buff.ly/xYTCDXJ #MidlifeMagic #WomenOver50

A weekend update! It's never too late to spark a little magic! From August 25 - August 28, The Chic Crone is on sale for $0.99 on the Kindle store (it's also on Kindle Unlimited). #cozyfantasy #midlifemagic, #fae, #slowburnromance #books #magic #adventure #cats

Around the time I hit the two thirds mark writing a book, I have the overwhelming urge to start something new. Call it a burning desire to avoid filling in the plot holes I’ve left in my wake as long as possible. 1/

Today is Midsummer's Eve, aka the summer solstice aka Litha on the pagan calendar. It's one of the three spirit nights of the year when the veil between the realms is the thinnest. #summersolstice #litha #magic #mgbooks

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When a bullied boy is unexpectedly turned into a python, his opportunity for revenge comes with complications. #friendship #bullying #grief #courage #urbanfantasy

We are thrilled about our recent releases...you should check them out! www.commondeerpress.com #kidlit

@ccaallnneeportt.bsky.social Thanks for the follow! I loved your book Deep Work. It has made a huge difference for me.

I'm so pleased that The Chic Crone was included in this list! Top job by cover designer Vera Drmanovski! #midlifemagic #paranormal #fantasy #womensfiction booklife.com/create/art-d...

Irises from the garden. There is still beauty in the world. #flowers #beauty #irises #hope

New books for fun summer reads from: @parentclub.bsky.social, @laurabontje.bsky.social, @franbwrites.bsky.social, @susanhughes.bsky.social, @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social, @valeriesherrard.bsky.social, @kirsten-marion.bsky.social, and me! All authors available for school and library visits too! 🍁

Thrilled to have our books part of the May @49thshelf.bsky.social book giveaways. Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West by @parentclub.bsky.social Hiss by @kirsten-marion.bsky.social Emily and Sam The Spelling Bee Showdown by David Cole 49thshelf.com/Giveaways/(o... #kidlit #bookgiveaways

Thank you @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social for including Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West by @parentclub.bsky.social & Dharmali Patel as well as Hiss by @kirsten-marion.bsky.social in your May books post! #kidlit #CanKidLit

AI and the Self-published Author One of the hottest topics in recent years has been AI especially for self-published authors. This post outlines my stance on using AI as a powerful writing tool, not as a replacement for human creativity.

Spring on Vancouver Island. #flowers #rhododendrons #bc

It costs nothing to be kind.

First rainbow I’ve seen this year and it’s a double. Oracular? Maybe something wonderful is coming. #rainbows #spring #oracles #omens.

An incredible speech by an incredible leader. #canadastrong

Great books for spring! Check out these new titles from: @parentclub.bsky.social, @laurabontje.bsky.social, @franbwrites.bsky.social, @susanhughes.bsky.social, @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social, @valeriesherrard.bsky.social, @kirsten-marion.bsky.social, and me! All authors available for visits too! 🍁

Todays’ garden bouquet. Flowers make the writing flow easier! #tulips #flowers #spring #amwriting #amwritingfantasy

My first bouquet of the year from my garden. #spring #springflowers #flowers #daffodils

Psssst! HOT NEWS! From now until April 23 you can get the ebook for $0.99 on Amazon.com. Free if you have Kindle Unlimited. #ParanormalWomensFiction #StrongFemaleLead #WomenOver40Read #WitchyReads #SelfDiscoveryJourney #Fae #fairytales #midlifemagic #marriage

Q & A with @kirsten-marion.bsky.social , Author of New Middle-Grade Book Hiss www.commondeerpress.com/single-post/... #MGBooks #ComingSoon #KidLit

“History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.” — Karl Marx

Trust, once lost, is never fully recovered

“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you’re done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call them up whenever you felt like it.” —Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger

She never thought she’d fight the High Fae or master her magic, but Olivia Furie is done being underestimated. The Chic Crone is a lush, lyrical fantasy full of transformation, wit, and wonder. #ParanormalWomensFiction #MidlifeMagic #MagicalRealism #WitchyReads #StrongFemaleLead #SlowBurnRomance

Normal is a thing of the past. When Olivia lands in Rowanswood, she discovers a world of secrets, spells, and sizzling tension. A must-read for fans of midlife fantasy with heart. #FantasyRomance #ParanormalWomensFiction #MidlifeMagic #MagicalRealism #WitchyReads #StrongFemaleLead #SlowBurnRomance

Cranky crones, brooding fae, ancient magic, and a heroine rediscovering her fire—The Chic Crone is the start of a captivating new series about power, purpose, and second chances. #FantasyRomance #MidlifeMagic #SelfDiscoveryJourney #WomenOver40Read #StrongFemaleLead #SlowBurnRomance

AI Training: What Every Author Needs to Know about Book Piracy A great hullabaloo arose in Author World over an article recently published by The Atlantic. It blows open the extent to which companies like Meta are using pirated books to train their AI models. LibGen is the pirated books data base…

What do you do when your old life crumbles? If you’re Olivia Furie, you grab your cat and stumble into a magical war. The Chic Crone is heartfelt, humorous, and full of supernatural surprises. #ParanormalWomensFiction #StrongFemaleLead #WomenOver40Read #WitchyReads #SelfDiscoveryJourney

So. I discovered yesterday that one of my middle grade books, The Silk Road has been pirated to train the AI of a company that makes 48 BILLION DOLLARS A QUARTER. Why, with that kind of money, can't they fairly compensate authors? www.theatlantic.com/technology/a... #writingcommunity #authors

She used to write self-help books. Now she’s living one—with fae, fire magic, and a battle to save the mortal realm. If you love enchanting villages, slow-burn romance, and fierce women over 40, The Chic Crone is for you. #MidlifeMagic #WitchyReads #SlowBurnRomance #EnchantedReads #WomenOver40Read

Coming soon (in May!): Hiss by @kirsten-marion.bsky.social #MG Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West by @parentclub.bsky.social and Dharmali Patel #chapterbook Emily and Sam The Spelling Bee Showdown by Dave Cole and @drawntoyourstory.bsky.social #chapterbook www.commondeerpress.com #kidlit #CanKidLit

Widowed. Homeless. Totally over it. Olivia Furie thought she needed a fresh start—she had no idea it would come with talking animals, elemental crones, and an unsettlingly handsome stranger. The Chic Crone is pure magical escapism. #ParanormalWomensFiction #SlowBurnRomance #EnchantedReads

The Chic Crone is here! Magic, romance, and reinvention collide as Olivia Furie’s perfectly curated life falls apart—and a wild, mystical new one begins. Welcome to Rowanswood, where midlife means magic. #FantasyRomance #ParanormalWomensFiction #MidlifeMagic #WitchyReads #SlowBurnRomance

We hit #1 today! (for about 5 minutes :-) ) Did you know the book is also available on KU? #paranormalromance #midlife #magic #adventure

I'm currently reading A Pernicious Fabrication by @lynnmessina.bsky.social , the latest Beatrice Hyde-Clare cosy Regency mystery. I love this quirky character and I've followed her adventures from the beginning. HIghly recommended! #Regencybooks #books #cosymystery #newinbooks #reading community

Today's the BIG DAY! Finally, after many adventures in indie-publishing, The Chic Crone has been launched into the world. Booklife Reviews says, ""The magic is in reinvention in this charmingly witchy adult fantasy."

Whelp. I've learned a valuable lesson doing my first indie publishing. If you're using another distributor in addition to Amazon list the book on Amazon first. If not, you can't schedule the release date on Amazon (you must publish it manually), and you won't get the extended regions. #writers

Well! Colour me thrilled! #readingcommunity #Canadianauthor #romantasy #paranormal #magic #midlife