Rambling

Where has the Spoonicorn gone?

Hello, lovely. It’s been a while. I’ve thought about writing this a few times in the recent months, but I never really knew what to say. How to say it. Maybe I still don’t. Have you ever fallen apart? My doctor described it as hearing your car make a strange sound, and turning up the… Continue reading Where has the Spoonicorn gone?

Character Glossary, Merged Worlds, The Heart of a Shadow, writing

Anubis

Full name: Anubis Also Known As: Soulcatcher, God of the Dead Pronunciation: Ah-noo-biss Species: God (Egyptian pantheon) Physical Features: Charcoal skinHazel eyesLong, black hairJackal’s ears, legs and tail (black furred)Can also transform his head from a human to a jackal’s Scent: Unknown Of Note: Son of Osiris and Nephthys, half brother to Horus Author’s Note:Anubis… Continue reading Anubis

Character Glossary, Merged Worlds, The Heart of a Shadow, writing

Apep/Apophis

Full name: Apep, also known as Apophis Pronunciation: Ah-pep, or Ah-poff-iss Species: Demon serpent Physical Features: Snakelike, with grey scales that look like pieces of shale. Silver eyes, long fangs, very, very large. Scent: Unknown Author’s Note: There are many Ancient Egyptian myths and religious texts containing mention of Apophis (or Apep) the Great Serpent.… Continue reading Apep/Apophis

Character Glossary, Merged Worlds, The Heart of a Shadow, writing

Raiden Horushood

Full name: Raiden Horushood Pronunciation: Ray-den Species: Angel Physical Features:Male6’4”Medium brown skinGolden eyesDark brown hairWings with feathers in white, grey and tawny rust Scent: Warm sand and burning sunlight Of Note: - Crown Prince of Egypt, younger brother to Pharaoh Taos.- Younger sister and parents are both deceased.- Captain of the Pharaoh’s honour guard. First… Continue reading Raiden Horushood

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Liria Atlannon

Full name: Liria Atlannon Pronunciation: Leer-ee-ah Species: Dark fairy Physical Features: Human - Pale skin Long indigo/navy hair Violet eyes Butterfly wings in violet and plumDark fairy - Stormy blue/grey skin Long indigo/navy hair Violet eyesButterfly wings in indigo and plum Scent: Moon lillies and the cool, clear secrets of dawn Of Note: Liria’s soul… Continue reading Liria Atlannon

Merged Worlds, Rambling, The Heart of a Shadow, The Kin Chronicles, The Weaver’s War, writing

ARC Team Availability

Following last week’s announcement of The Heart of a Shadow, I’ve decided to open up some spots on my ARC team. For anyone who’s unsure, ARC is author lingo for ‘advanced reader copy’ and being on someone’s ARC team means that you strike a deal with the author where, in exchange for a free copy… Continue reading ARC Team Availability

Merged Worlds, The Heart of a Shadow, writing

Book Announcement – The Heart of a Shadow

Okay, guys, this is it! I’m super excited to announce that on the 22nd of April, 2021 I’ll be releasing book one in a new series, entitled The Heart of a Shadow. This book literally poured out of me during the months of covid lockdown last year, and it is a story that’s super close… Continue reading Book Announcement – The Heart of a Shadow

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The Curse of the Naked Man Chest

Recently, I was email chatting with someone who is far more successful an author than I currently am. We got to talking about my covers and the comment I received was: “While they’re far from bad I do think it’s an area you might need to make improvements in. Take a look at the covers… Continue reading The Curse of the Naked Man Chest

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Release Day – A Perfectly Paranormal Valentine

It’s here! Getting an anthology together is all about teamwork and its been so much fun to be part of this particular team. Georgia, Leisl, Marnie and Helen are fantastic women and it’s been a joy to chat over zoom (I mean, hold a meeting) and co-ordinate our efforts to bring this book to joyous… Continue reading Release Day – A Perfectly Paranormal Valentine

Rambling

Streamlining

Welcome to 2021! I know it’s been a while since we spoke, but new year, new start and all that, right? One of the first things I do with the new year - and I know I’m not alone - is to select a word of the year. If you don’t know what this is,… Continue reading Streamlining