To celebrate the upcoming release of Windswept, the first book in the series, Ignited, is now on sale! Grab your copy of Ignited now and catch up on the Dance of the Elements series before book three releases 6-14-2022. An Eternal Flame.A Powerful Secret.The Republic of the Sand Sea is a dangerous land where fire … Continue reading Ignited .99 Sale Now- June 15th
She would have screamed but a gloved hand quickly clamped over her mouth. Jura's eyes widened and she struggled under the weight of the Shadow Dancer. From Ignited, Chapter Fifteen That poor, pitiful main character. Writers have to make them suffer because readers want to experience the main character's growth. How can they achieve anything … Continue reading Spooking the Heroine
Love triangles seem to be a necessary evil, especially in the Young Adult genre. But do they all suck? I certainly don't think so! In fact, if done well, love triangles can actually help characterize your heroine WHILE adding drama and suspense to the subplot. Instead of dissecting all the reasons the crappy love triangles … Continue reading Gross, Another Love Triangle
You would think years of sneaking back into dorms past curfew would have prepared me better for this moment. That’s where my thoughts are in any case as I press my back up against the cool, stiff bricks of the building. It’s really cold outside but at least there isn’t a breeze and I swallow … Continue reading Your Story- Romance Edition: Part One
Ahh, flirting. Luckily for me, my characters are just as awkward at it as I am! I think the key to building successful romantic tension begins with flirtation and it's even better when the characters are clueless because suddenly the readers are let in on a little secret. We see this all the time in … Continue reading Go Ride A Dragon