Would you like an Advanced Reader Copy of my next book? Prior Claim comes out on Friday, May 15th, 2026! You can pre-order it on Amazon and Kobo right now, or, if you like, put your hand up for an ARC in exchange for a review. It feels like it’s been forever since I releasedContinue reading “ARC Call – Prior Claim”
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I Fell in Love with a New Fantasy World: Cold Fire
If I’m up late tonight, it’s because I’m reading book 2 of The Whispers in the Shadows series by Kai Jennex and Casey Cross. This morning I finished the first book, Cold Fire, and I’m already deep into Silver Magic, even though I have so much to do today. Cold Fire was one of thoseContinue reading “I Fell in Love with a New Fantasy World: Cold Fire”
Why My Characters use Celsius (and other Metric Systems)
An editor once sent me back a note that read something like, “It will be easier on your American readers if you use inches here.” I read that feedback twice because I respect my editors; thenI firmly crossed that suggestion off. Why? The character speaking was not from the U.S.A. And outside the U.S.A., whoContinue reading “Why My Characters use Celsius (and other Metric Systems)”
Ciara Darren 