USA Today bestselling author of adventurous urban fantasy that flirts with paranormal romance
Two months ago, the conversation in my head went like this: Me: Well, that’s great! I nailed down all of the main characters for my new book…except for one. Luke, where are you? Luke: Here. Me: Yikes! What? Luke: Um, you called me. But I can fade back into your subconscious if you want me…
A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to notice a talk on shifters being planned at my library. It turns out that local author John B. Kachuba had researched the topic extensively while planning out his new release — Shapeshifters: A History. I took copious notes so I could share his lecture with you! Kachuba…
If you missed it, click here to start at the beginning…. *** Afterwards, the students mobbed me with questions and effusions. But my wolf slid past so quickly her act bordered on rudeness. What did students matter when Claw was present? Without wasting time on apologies, we took the stairs to the back of the…
If you missed it, click here to start at the beginning…. *** The wolf had drunk with wild abandon. But she was a predator. Even while reveling in cow blood, she hadn’t closed her eyes. So I was privy to the reactions of the audience. Surprise. Disgust. Bewilderment. The cluster of archaeology faculty two rows…
If you missed it, click here to start at the beginning…. *** The faster I tried to button my white silk blouse, the more my fingers fumbled. No wonder since my nails kept lengthening into claws. “Cut it out,” I muttered, grabbing my keys and wallet and stealing one quick glance in the hall mirror….
Are you ready for a sneak peak into Moon Dancer? This book probably won’t make any sense if you haven’t read Wolf Dreams. But if you’ve got book one under your belt, here’s a teaser to whet your appetite for book two. *** It came as a dream but felt like a vision. A wolf’s…
Usually, it takes me several months to come up with a list of books I love and think you will too. But this has been a good reading season. So here are three werewolf books and a steampunk selection for your enjoyment. My number one recommendation is Maria Vale’s The Last Wolf (and the sequel,…
Ilona Andrews is one of my favorite authors…or, actually, two of them. This husband/wife duo create the perfect blend of action, fantasy, and romance in their Kate Daniels (urban fantasy with a side of shifter), On the Edge (urban fantasy/paranormal romance mixture), Hidden Legacy (romantic urban fantasy with a witchy cast), and Innkeeper (sci-fi-ish/urban fantasy)…
There’s something about the tight story structure of a great novella that snags my interest even though short stories often aren’t my cup of tea. Which is a long way of saying — two-thirds of my recommendations this time around are novellas. I hope you like the format as much as I do! Romancing the…
First of all, I realized I never explicitly told you that Wolf Dreams is live! If you’re on the fence about giving it a try, here are some reviews to change your mind: A smart, educated, amazing lead female character with a few flaws…both funny and relatable — Summer Rain Fast-paced and laced with mystery…