Magic, Mayhem & Book Signings

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Firstly, thank you.

To every single person who came to celebrate Music, Magic & Courage, you turned Kaedyn’s book launch into something unforgettable. That day wasn’t just about a story; it was about showing Kaedyn that his words matter, that he matters. Watching him light up in front of a crowd who believed in him was one of the greatest joys of my life.

But while that launch was all about Kaedyn’s courage, a different story has been unfolding in the background, one that’s deeply personal to me.

Blood of the Titan is the kind of book I once dreamed of writing as a kid.
It’s filled with dragons, broken kingdoms, elemental power, but underneath all of that, it’s about a girl who was abandoned by the people who loved her. A girl who doesn’t just ask who she is… she demands to find out. Writing Aliera’s story forced me to look at the pieces of myself I often keep buried, childhood wounds, complicated family ties, and the ache of never quite belonging.

Her journey mirrors my own in ways I didn’t expect. And this bold, bruised, burning thing somehow became my way of reclaiming those pieces.

Which is why I’m so excited to share that I’ll be doing a book signing for Blood of the Titan very soon at a very cosy bookstore owned by a fellow author and friend.

I can't wait to sign your copies, talk fantasy, and meet the readers who’ve carried me this far!

And then… Supanova.

I’ll be there with Blood of the Titan in abundance, but also with all of my books in tow. From small-town romance to heart-pounding thrillers, each one holds a piece of who I am. The daydreamer. The overthinker. The mother. The survivor. The storyteller. The werewolf!

Oh, and Kaedyn will be there too! His very own table and all.

This blog, too, was born from that same love.
A love of writing. Of literature. Of finding truth in fiction and comfort in characters who never existed, except in the hearts of readers who needed them as much as I needed them, writing is something of a therapy for me now. I get to bring stories to life, and I love that part of me!

So, whether you're my friend, a new reader, or you’ve been here since the beginning, or just stumbled across this blog by chance, thank you.

The stories are only just beginning. And I can’t wait to share them with you.





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