Full name: Arcana Spring Lurien Pronunciation: Ar-car-na Age: 72 Height: 5’ 5” Physical Features: Salt white skin, black eyes, straight black hair Smells Like: Chocolate with a hint of burnt sugar Birthday: 6th of June Hails From: Sorcen Sorcen Astrology: Aligned with Betelgeuse and the Dog Star, which accords loyalty, a fierce temper, a healthy… Continue reading Arcana
Author: Sam
What can you do? What can I do?
With coronavirus hanging around us like the proverbial bad smell, many of us are staying indoors. (Me included.) With that in mind, it’s the perfect time to read! With this in mind, I’ll be offering book one in both my series’ for $1.99AUD on Amazon. This discount will be in place for the foreseeable future… Continue reading What can you do? What can I do?
ARR2020 Wrap-Up
Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend A Romantic Rendezvous, an author signing run by the Australian Romance Reader’s Association. I’ve been in the past as a reader, but this was the first time I’d had an opportunity to be on the author’s side of the desk. In this uncertain time, with the very… Continue reading ARR2020 Wrap-Up
Tobias’ Spark Release Day
The day is finally here! Tobias' Spark, Book Two of the Kin Chronicles, is officially available for purchase. This next installment in the journey is an absolute roller coaster and I cannot wait for everyone to read it. Details below! Embrace the lightning... or be destroyed by the storm. With the chaotic hormones of transition… Continue reading Tobias’ Spark Release Day
Out With The Old, In With The New
Even though it’s only six or so months old, I decided to update the cover for Sorcery and Stardust. As much as I adore art, I struggle with my own, and given this was the first book cover I’d ever completed I was both proud and disappointed with the result.Proud, because I did it; disappointed… Continue reading Out With The Old, In With The New
Tobias Hard Copy Sneek Peak
Yesterday I received the first batch of print copies for Tobias’ Spark. (Excuse my lived in mess in the background... ahem. Author life!) I’m so excited to finally have these in my hand. As much as I adore my Kindle and the whole ebook industry, there will never be anything quite like the feeling you… Continue reading Tobias Hard Copy Sneek Peak
Hitting the Ground Running
Right, last week I promised a chatty post about my writerly plans for the year, so here we go! I'm super pumped about Tobias' Spark coming out in February, then hitting the ARRA rendezvous in March. If you keep an eye on my social media in the coming weeks, you'll see some of the fun… Continue reading Hitting the Ground Running
Welcome to 2020, Everything is on Fire
As I sit here writing this, Australia is burning. Even though today is overcast, I'm looking out the window at a smoke-stained sky, and every sunset tints the world orange. The sheer size and destructive capabilities of this fire (fires) are beyond comprehension. The footage and imagery coming out of the worst affected areas is… Continue reading Welcome to 2020, Everything is on Fire
Tobias’ Spark Cover Reveal
Okay, okay, I know I said I wasn't likely to sneak back before the new year hits, but I couldn't wait to share this with you all! Tobias' Spark will be available for purchase on the 22nd of February, 2020. Pre-orders will go live very soon (I'll make a post as soon as they are)… Continue reading Tobias’ Spark Cover Reveal
Merry Christmas, 2019
I hope wherever you are, you're enjoying the festive season in whatever way brings you joy. Things have been very busy here, with the end of school term and the run-up to the big day - tomorrow, yikes! I've shopped, I've baked, I've wrapped and labelled, and I think I'm ready. Writing time has been… Continue reading Merry Christmas, 2019