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  • THE NAME AND THE KEY Andresh’s costumes

    THE NAME AND THE KEY Andresh’s costumes

    Andresh, my MMC from THE NAME AND THE KEY trilogy, is quite the fashionable young man, at home and overseas. Take a look!

  • THE NAME AND THE KEY Lily’s costumes

    THE NAME AND THE KEY Lily’s costumes

    THE NAME AND THE KEY is inspired by the Regency era, which means my FMC Lily gets to wear some fabulous clothes. Take a look!

  • One-star reviews of books I love

    One-star reviews of books I love

    As an author, I have to expect that sometime during my career, I will get one-star reviews. Here are some of the books I love!

  • I Love to Write Day 2025

    I Love to Write Day 2025

    Today, in honor of I Love to Write Day, I talk about one of the things I love to do most–blog!

  • Indie Author Day 2025

    Indie Author Day 2025

    Today is Indie Author Day! Check out what it means to be an indie author, and find some recommendations!

  • Manga Review: THE DESERT BUTTERFLY YEARNS TO BE CAUGHT

    Manga Review: THE DESERT BUTTERFLY YEARNS TO BE CAUGHT

    Behold! A gorgeous manga that leaves you wanting more. A beautiful BL with an interesting premise but a need for more story.

  • Tropes in books and marketing

    Tropes in books and marketing

    When did tropes become a thing? Why are they so important and yet simultaneously loved and loathed?

  • Some tools for writers

    Some tools for writers

    How I keep a log of my word counts; how to create names for characters and places; where to find gorgeous royalty-free stock images. Take a look!

  • Adventures in beta reading

    Adventures in beta reading

    THE NAME AND THE KEY is off with beta readers now, and that makes me really nervous. I talk about my previous experiences with beta readers and the lessons I’ve learned.