Otherworldly tales, always with heart
Ever wonder what goes on in an author’s search history?
Fair warning before we get into it: I don’t google things during my first draft. That version looks something like: [Insert Elephant Weight Here]. If I stopped to research every detail mid-scene, I’d never finish the book. Which is probably why my editing takes forever.
Anyway. Here’s the list.
I’ve spent a concerning amount of time thinking about how the world ends.
Different methods. Different timelines. Different levels of drama.
Sometimes it’s a cooling sun.
Sometimes it’s a virus.
Sometimes it’s aliens.
Sometimes it’s five women with superpowers and a revenge agenda who accidentally take out a city block.
(That last one is technically not a global apocalypse, but if you live on that block, it feels personal.)
The point is: I have opinions. Professionally. (Which feels like a generous term, but we’re going with it.)
Here’s a fun story inspired by the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday.
Theo, the town’s grumpiest warlock, wakes up to absolute chaos—people serenading lampposts, cows forming heart shapes, and a baker proposing to a shoe. The culprit? A rogue love potion. And Lyra, his infuriatingly charming hedge witch rival, is at the center of it.
But Lyra swears she’s innocent (mostly). Midnight, her meddling cat, and Tempest, Theo’s anxious owl, aren’t helping. As Theo and Lyra race to fix the potion before the Council of Mages revokes his license, unexpected sparks fly.
Cleaning up this mess might take more than magic—it might take a little trust. And that’s the real disaster.
Here’s a story that sprouted from a cozy night out with some spirited, titanium-tough fellow travelers!
When two old flames with a few more metal parts than they started with bump into each other years after high school, sparks fly in unexpected ways. Liam and Jess have the upgrades—cybernetic arms, enhanced eyes—but are still wrestling with old feelings buried beneath the metal. Dive into this sci-fi romance, where love proves it’s just as durable as the titanium holding them together!
Sarah’s husband may save the galaxy on a daily basis, but he can’t seem to make it home for dinner. Between cosmic battles and forgotten errands, Sarah’s life is a mix of superhero chaos and reheated casseroles. But when her husband finally hangs up his cape for a night, they both discover that true heroism isn’t just about saving the world—it’s about showing up.
As an author who loves blending speculative fiction plots with sweet romance, I’m always on the lookout for resources that…
Me: Struggling to get through long, dense books and losing interest halfway through
Them: Have you tried reading and/or writing shorter books? Maybe you’ll enjoy the efficiency and pacing of a smaller story.
Me: “I can’t possibly be a real author. I’m just a fraud pretending to know what I’m doing.”
Them: “You’ve written and published multiple books, have a loyal fan base, and have received praise from industry professionals. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back. You are a real author.”
Well…I’m still not writing any fiction, but I have been busy.
That question wasn’t on my mind when I wrote the “Dream Droids” series, but rather, I explored the question, “What…
