The whole Austin bat scene fascinates me. I haven't been to see them yet, because I don't like to drive after dark. Not in a city, anyway. But it's totally cool and someday I'll have to go, for sure. In the meantime...there are mugs!
Monday, November 9, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday's Steals and Deals: Hungry Heart
I know Halloween is over, but I wanted to extend the season with one last freebie. For the next few days only, you can download Hungry Heart here:
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/gr1q4wvraf
I had a lot of fun writing this one, which is really a companion book to Visions Before Midnight (Oberon, book 7). Cara played a very small but pivotal role in that book, but we didn't really get to see a lot of her motivation. So it was nice to go back and fill in a few of the gaps. One of the things I truly loved about that series is the way in which her friendship with Seth evolved over the course of it. And as Gregg says (in his extremely weird foreword):
Cara "was being totally wasted in her assigned role—an unloved minor character; the drug-addicted, cheating ex-girlfriend of the aforementioned ass-wipe...it struck me immediately that, the way things stood, Cara was never going to get the ending that she deserved. She was set to exit the series that very night. Her final scene had already been penned. The “plan” such as it was, was to leave her right where she was when I found her; heartbroken. Alone. No friends, no family, no home, no hope… I ask you, where’s the romance in that?"
I mean...he's not wrong.
Hungry HeartAn Oberon Halloween Story
Cara Matthews is trouble--with a capital T. That's one thing that pretty much everyone in Oberon can agree on--parents, teachers, other students, her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Seth Cavanaugh.
Well, if you give a dog a bad name he--or she--will probably live up to it, right?
This Halloween, after one insult too many, Cara's hellbent on wreaking revenge--no matter who gets hurt in the process.
***Please note: This is a companion book to Visions Before Midnight. While it can stand on its own (and does contain scenes and material that does not appear in Visions) this is essentially Cara's version of events, which may or may not be accurate. Do you trust her?.***
Monday, November 2, 2026
Mug Shot: Votes for Women Mug
Tomorrow's Election Day. You know what to do!
This is a very cool mug. I bought it in Galveston. It's decorated to look like the sashes the suffragists wore during the very early 1900s. You can read more about it here:
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Saturday Surprise: Hungry Heart
What's Halloween without a few extra treats? So here's a surprise FREEBIE, available for just the next few days.
In case you don't know, Hungry Heart is a companion book to Visions Before Midnight (Oberon, book seven). While it can stand on its own (and does contain scenes and material that does not appear in Visions) this is essentially Cara's version of some of the events that occur (in much greater detail) in that book.
She may or may not be accurate. Which begs the question, "Do you trust her?"
There's also a fun (for a certain value of "fun") forward by Gregg Gilchrist--who very much wants it to be known that he's the Big Bad of the whole Oberon series. I mean...he's not exactly wrong.
It's a spooky little story. Download it and enjoy!
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/gr1q4wvraf
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday Deals and Steals: Going Back to Find You
It's almost Halloween! And how better to celebrate than by making Going Back to Find You FREE for the next five days? Also, it'll be coming off Kindle Unlimited in a few weeks--which is great if you buy your books elsewhere, not so great if you're a KU aficionado. Although, I gotta say, if you DO read all your books on KU? Yeah, you've likely been missing this anyway.
This is a bit of a spin-off of my Children of Night series. It's still Clan Quintano, but the Beyond the CofN books focus on some of the less-central family members. Like Jason, who should up briefly in In the Dark, and then was never seen again--until now! I LOVE him in this book. He's such a sweetheart. He's not the strongest vampire in the nest, but he's got a lot of heart. Also, I love second chance romances so there's that, as well. You can find it here:
https://books2read.com/b/GoingBack
Going Back To Find You
Because even a vampire deserves a second chance.
When Jason Cook boarded the train to San Francisco, he didn't plan on coming back. He never really thought he'd see Nebraska or Lizbeth Petersen ever again. But when an unexpected turn of events threatens the woman he'd been forced to leave behind, he has no choice but to go back and try to make things right.
Warning: This is not a drill. Vampires are invading your favorite, small Nebraska town this Halloween. Does this mean Type-O flavored Booze will soon be the new rage in Sapphire Falls? Hopefully, it won't come to that. But you never can tell...
***This story was originally released as part of the Sapphire Falls Kindle World.***
Monday, October 26, 2026
Mug Shot: Halloween House Mug
Ooh, is this not the cutest mug? The illustrations on each side are slightly different, which I love. And it's just playful and colorful and adorable. And it's got the gilt handle which I think has been one of the big themes for mugs this year. I really don't want to think too hard about why that might be the case, because I have several mugs like that now, and I don't want to have to get rid of them all.
So that's it really. It's a cute, glittery, fun, colorful Halloween-themed mug that's not shaped or colored like a pumpkin. Not that I have anything against pumpkin shaped or colored mugs, I have several of those, too.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Mug Shot: Jeans Fit
I don't know why I like this mug. And I can't for the life of me remember where I got it. But it's cute and...sort of true.
Anyway, here's the link to a playlist all about Blue Jeans.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Mug Shot: Sarcasm Mug
I love sarcasm. One of the most depressing aspects of online communication is how sarcasm so easily gets lost in translation. I think we need to bring that back.
Things I love about this mug: The shape, the satin finish, the unglazed bottom, the mid-century modern/diner-y vibe of the illustration. Actually, the shape's pretty MCM, too, come to think of it. As is the color. So, yeah. All in all, this mug is very "me". And that's NOT sarcasm, btw.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
New Release! The Call of the Sea is out now!
THE CALL OF THE SEA
A Collection of Dark Fantasy Tales
https://www.amazon.com/Call-Sea-Collection-Fantasy-Tales-ebook/dp/B0HJRLK3FR/
The Call of the Sea cannot be ignored...
Beneath the waves lies another world, one filled with creatures of myth. Mermaids and sirens who find themselves torn between the land and the sea. As they struggle to choose, they will encounter danger, betrayal and love that cannot be.
Dive into the pages and discover a world you have never seen before. Will they find love or will it all end in tragedy?
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
What I'm Reading: Hard to Get (Kelly Jamieson)
I've been so excited for this book! I love Kelly's books, It's a brand new series--eek! It's set in Vancouver, which I also love. And the series is built around a losing team --which is so fun, and so different. And of course, the characters are great. But then I started reading and realized that the team's new coach is none other than Marc Dupuis, the hero of one of Kelly's earlier books, Major Misconduct. Squee!!!
And have I mentioned the dogs? Buy it. Read it. Thank me later.
HARD TO GET
Kelly Jamieson
STELLA
I’ve built a life I’m proud of - my own successful business, a beautiful condo, amazing friends, and a spoiled dog named Betty who takes up an entire king-sized bed! My life is exactly the way I want it. I know from experience that I need to keep relationships at a distance. A little fun? Fine. Commitment? Absolutely not.
Then I meet Jayden Wood in the park after our dogs nearly tangle their leashes together. He’s charming and way too attractive for my peace of mind. As a pro hockey player stuck on a struggling team, Jayden already has enough chaos in his life. But then our paths keep crossing. At the coffee shop. In the park. Around the city. Jayden calls it fate.
I swear he’s impossible to get rid of. Now the man who thrives on competition has decided I’m his next challenge—and he’s determined to prove I’m not as hard to get as I pretend to be.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Mug Shot: Tentacles
One of my son's clients made this mug. I don't know if it's actually supposed to look like tentacles, but that's how it looks to me, so you get a seacoast background. Sorry, not sorry.
It's possible that what's put me in mind of sea creatures is the fact that The Call of the Sea is coming out in just five days! Read about it below.
This mug is so lovely and textured. And it's a work of art.
Preorder Your Copy Today! Out October 10th, 2026!
https://books2read.com/u/bzQLnG
The Call of the Sea cannot be ignored...
Beneath the waves lies another world, one filled with creatures of myth. Mermaids and sirens who find themselves torn between the land and the sea. As they struggle to choose, they will encounter danger, betrayal and love that cannot be.
Dive into the pages and discover a world you have never seen before. Will they find love or will it all end in tragedy?
A Collection of Dark Fantasy Tales
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
What I'm Reading: The Coffee House Witch and the Grumpy Cat
These are cute books. They're short and somewhat episodic, but maybe that's just me? YMMV And, OTOH, they're quick, fun reads.
Ariana Jade
Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has no choice but to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.
While she tries to find her feet, she meets a grumpy cat with a secret and reconnects with an old friend in the local antique store. Everything seems to be going well… except that her magic isn't responding like it should.
What's a witch to do when everything in life seems to be going wrong? First step, make a good cup of coffee!
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The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat is first book in the Cobblestone Coven series and it follows witch Cassiopeia and her return to her hometown. It's a cozy fantasy with a sapphic romance in a magical world with talking animals and lots of light-hearted banter.Monday, September 28, 2026
Mug Shot: Texas Local Mug
So, I'm going to be heading out on a little road trip in another couple of weeks, I figured this would help get me in the mood. I don't own this mug, I drank coffee out of it when I visited a local ice house.
What is a Texas Ice House? Well, it's an experience, that's what! But I'mma let Texas Highways explain it for me:https://texashighways.com/travel/what-the-heck-is-an-authentic-texas-icehouse/
Monday, September 21, 2026
Mug Shot: Crazy Coop Mug
I'm sure I've mentioned that I've loved chickens for a very long time. It might have to do with spending summers on a farm in Vermont as a child. It might have to do with the fact that I was born in the year of the rooster. It might be a lot of things. But what it means is that I'm always on the look out for cute, chicken-themed mugs (among other things). This one is adorable. A little fussier than my usual mug, but kind of irresistible with it's "Welcome to the crazy coop" inner message.
And, speaking of "crazy coops" you gotta see this one:
And now, here's a chicken-themed excerpt from A Taste of Honey:
“Gotcha!” Lucy pounced on the runaway bantam. Her hands closed around warm, soft feathers. The little hen beat her wings vainly in an attempt to get free, but Lucy shifted her hands to hold the bird’s wings in place and the chicken ceased its struggling and settled peacefully into her arms.
“There, that’s better,” Lucy murmured, shifting her hold again to free one hand. She stroked the soft plumage for a few minutes, and rubbed beneath the feathers that covered the bird’s scrawny neck--just exactly as if it had been a cat, or a dog. And just like a cat, it closed its eyes blissfully. “Yeah, you like that, don’t you, Suzie?” Lucy murmured again, ignoring the jealous, outraged squawks from the caged rooster.
She’d gotten the rest of the chickens back in their coop without incident—but this one, Suzie, her favorite—had a mind of her own, and not even Abraxas was as difficult to catch. Lucy petted the little hen for a little longer before returning her to the coop.
She carefully made sure both the raccoon-proof locks were securely latched, wincing a little as the wire scraped against the heel of her still-tender hand.
The bee stings were mostly healed by now--only the one between her fingers was still really bothersome. That was the one which had pierced her most deeply. And, unlike the others, the venom from this wound had not been released near the surface, where the pain and itching could have been relieved by ice, or by scratching, or by the application of some kind of topical anesthetic, but deep within her hand itself.
And now, long after the others had ceased to concern her, she was left with a relentless, aching, internal itchiness for which she could find no relief, and which she still found almost impossible to ignore for more than a few moments at a time.
She made her way from the little enclosure and headed back up the garden path. It was a beautiful evening. Dragonflies danced jewel-like in the warm spring air, and the late afternoon sun poured down around her like a thick, golden syrup. The grass had been mown that afternoon and beneath her feet the ground was warm and soft and damp. Lucy knew the bottoms of her bare feet were probably turning green, but she didn’t care. She stopped to breathe in the heady scents and for a moment her heart lifted and she felt like dancing, right there in the grass. It was almost May Day. And for just a moment she felt herself transported into the past...
A Taste Of Honey
Oberon Book 4.0
For Lucy Greco Cavanaugh, life is a dream come true. She has it all. The perfect family. The perfect husband. The perfect marriage. What more could she wish for? Other than the chance to do it all again. To experience once more the agony and ecstasy of falling in love with the man of her dreams. To recapture the joy and uncertainty that comes with starting over.
As far as Dan Cavanaugh is concerned, his life has become a nightmare. His storybook marriage is on the line when Deirdre Shelton-Cooper, the runaway daughter of a former girlfriend arrives in Oberon intent on proving Dan is her father. Even though he's convinced the girl's claims are false, Dan decides his only chance to keep from losing everything lies in keeping her very existence a secret from his wife and family.
But, sometimes, what you don't know can hurt you--and those you love. When Deirdre, masquerading as a surfer girl named Monica, accidentally hooks up with their son, Seth, Lucy and Dan are left to wonder: has their perfect, fairy-tale romance, turned into a classic Greek tragedy?
Sometimes you get exactly what you wish for. And it's more than you'd ever dreamed.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
PREORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!
Preorder Your Copy Today! Out October 10th, 2026!
https://books2read.com/u/bzQLnG
The Call of the Sea cannot be ignored...
Beneath the waves lies another world, one filled with creatures of myth. Mermaids and sirens who find themselves torn between the land and the sea. As they struggle to choose, they will encounter danger, betrayal and love that cannot be.
Dive into the pages and discover a world you have never seen before. Will they find love or will it all end in tragedy?
A Collection of Dark Fantasy Tales
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
What I'm Reading: A Seer and Present Danger (Devon Monk)
Another cute, cozy mystery set in Ordinary, OR. This is the third book in what I think is supposed to be a trilogy. So I don't know if there are any more planned. Which is sad.
Devon Monk
Come for the dining…stay for the criming…
Piper Themati is a waitress and seer who see flashes of futures that might come true. She’s gotten good at interpreting her quirky visions, but lately they’ve been static-filled and confusing.
When she stumbles upon a dead body outside the diner and her friend is there with blood on her hands, Piper has a choice: mind her own business and let the police solve the crime, or jump in with her unreliable power to try and clear her friend’s name.
Piper and her besties Medusa (yes, that Medusa) and Jules (the town’s most powerful witch) are on the case. But to catch a killer, Piper’s going to have to out think a magical thief, stay one step ahead of the police, and take on a power dangerous enough to stop time…
Monday, September 14, 2026
Mug Shot: Grandma Mug
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
What I'm Reading: Be My Baby (Susan Andersen)
This is NOT a new book. It's a fairly old book, in fact. It was a favorite from back in the day, but I've just returned from a trip to Louisiana, and thought I'd give it another look. Overall, I think it still holds up. I mean, I don't think any present day MMC's could get away with the level of naked sexism that Beau exhibits. And there's a voyeur who I don't think is treated as seriously as he should be, but otherwise... Two thumbs up.
Susan Andersen
Detective Beau Dupree has more important things to do than babysit a Yankee rich girl newly arrived in New Orleans for the grand opening of Daddy’s new hotel. Assigned guard dog duty despite his protests, he vows to get himself pulled off the assignment by driving the oh-so-proper Juliet Astor Lowell beyond the bounds of her good-girl restraint. Once she demands he be replaced, he can get back to doing what he does best– real police work.
It’s a foolproof plan.
Until Juliet lets her hair down. Then all bets are off.
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