fiction – Ciara Darren

12 Days Until Lay It Bare is Out

That’s it, that’s the big news: twelve days until the second SANCTUM book is out. At this point it has been edited, checked, rechecked, and is off with ARC readers now. Will Sevastyan find a way to tell Ellisandre his secret? You’ll have to read it to find out. Pre-Order Here: Amazon Pre-Order Here: KoboContinue reading “12 Days Until Lay It Bare is Out”

ARC Call – Lay It Bare

Would you like an Advanced Reader Copy of my next book? Lay It Bare comes out on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026! You can pre-order it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple, Kobo, etc right now, or, if you like, put your hand up for an ARC in exchange for a review. ARC copies will beContinue reading “ARC Call – Lay It Bare”

ARC Call – Prior Claim

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”

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)”