That’s A Wrap!

Hi my friends! Today Pack Present went live. It answers some of the questions you may have had at the end of Battlefield. I hope it answers all the lingering questions, and answers some you didn’t even know you had! It’s a short Christmas Novella, but it packs a punch.

Some fun facts about the book:

  1. It has MORE than just Jade’s POV!! I know, this was fun for me as well. There are, I believe 3 points of view in the book. I’ll tell you Bevin is one of the other POVs, but I’m not going to tell you the last, it would be a bit of a spoiler.
  2. The pack has cats!! Right! If you look at the cover of the book, you can see the cat. There is a cat anthology coming out in 2024 and I submitted a short story about how the pack get kittens. Well, the short story takes place BETWEEN Battlefield and Pack Present, so now the kittens are cats.
  3. The cat’s name’s all come from the book: Wyldling Snare, by A.R. Grimes. I believe the book is either free or on sale right now. As is book 2, Wyldling Trials in the series. A fantastic series by the way.

Other fun facts. The next series, yes, I plan on writing Pebble’s story, but before that comes out, I have two books in a phoenix shifter series written: Veiled Phoenix. I’m actually collecting names for an ARC team. If you think you’d be interested, fill out the form. The main character is nonbinary. Writing a main character with they/them pronouns has been a trip. https://forms.gle/B5LYJDJfkZkHfKrt53

I have a few TikTok videos. If you go and watch and comment, you could win free audiobooks version of Wolf Healer (and beyond!). They audiobooks are amazing. Here is one of the videos: TikTok Video!!

Happy Holidays!

Huckle

Take me to Your BOOKevent!

Do you remember when you were young and the library was taken over were book for you to BEG your parents to buy for you? Row after row of all of the best books.

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Well, a group of authors are bringing that same idea to you this week! I know, it’s almost too exciting.

So, what are the rules. Follow this link. There are a bunch of TikTok authors. Find there post with the following image. All of the descriptions are the same, except each description has ONE word capitalized. Find all the capitalized words. You have until Wednesday to do this.

Then, there will be a live event on Friday. It’ll all be great. Prizes, books, and a fun way to spend the start of the cold season!

Again, here is the form you need to fill out to enter. I hope to see you all there!

Huckle

A Wild Ride

Flying high over the overheated state of Wisconsin, my author friend, A.R. Grimes and I went on another adventure. We’ve been on a few this summer, and I’ve been remiss in telling you about them, but let me stay focused.

Last weekend, she and I uncurled the wings of my trusted phoenix, and flew to Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I know, you’ve heard tail of said destination before, a humble bookstore, WordHaven Bookhouse.

We ended up stopping at Superior Bar and Grill for Lunch, I believe my Phoenix believed it was a home away from home with the fiery exterior.

Inside, we met the crew of miniature dragons and leprechauns, who quickly fed us fried cheese and breaded meats. All rather taste, if I do say so myself. We even found the leprechauns pot of… well, not gold, but silver!

Once done, we found our way to the bookshop and set up our books. We met many a nice person, signed books, and discussed our publishing ways.

If you want a published book, they are still on sale, only from the home page, and only for a limited time. If you ask nicely in the box where you tell me who you want the book signed to, I’ll throw in A FREE CODE TO THE AUDIO BOOK!!! This is a VERY limited time offer. And it only goes out to those lovely people in my newsletter.

Wait! Did you read that right? The AUDIOBOOK is available?? It is, my friends, it is!

It went live in a location (including B&N) on August 25th. But you can get a free code from me with a purchase of a book from my website. This Labor Day offer is good until September 4th.

Huckle

Let’s Make a Deal!

Hi my friends! It’s August, schools are starting up, and I want to do a back to school deal. I actually have TWO deals for you in this newsletter!

Okay, first of all, I have a new cover for Wolf Healer. I’ll reveal it… soon. Probably when the audiobook comes out. I’ve been listening to the chapters, and y’all, I’m SO excited! I can’t even tell you. It will be fantastic!

So, what’s my good news? With my new cover, I have a stash of paperback books with the old cover. Get a signed copy of Wolf Healer, with the OG cover mailed to you for $17. This offer is good to anyone who lives in the continental US. You can find the deal on the home page of my website. Here!

As always, you can order all of my books, signed, at any time… here.

But I did mention TWO great deals. Check out this amazing book, FREE right now! The Vessel Games, by E.J. Eden is free from the 16th of August through the 20th. The second book comes out on the 16th. The book is a cross between the Hunger Games and The Handmaid’s Tale. Interested? You should be!

I will warn you, the book DOES come with a few warnings…

Did you see me mention the audiobook? Are you as excited as I am? And the Christmas novella… the cover is ALMOST done. I’ll let you see both the new Wolf Healer cover and that cover in the next newsletter.

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If any of you are near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 19th I’ll be doing an author event with another author at a most amazing bookstore: WordHaven Bookstore. If you are interested in learning about how to create a book series, click here!

Happy back to school!

Huckle

It’s Alive!

So, in 2019 I thought to myself, why not write a book … how hard can it be. This week, book six, the last in the Jade Stone Chronicles, goes live. Battlefield is here! Find out what happens when the battle comes to Jade! You can now read it on kindle unlimited, eBook, and paperback.

From the 21st of July through the 25th, Wolf Healer is on sale for $0.99. If you haven’t gotten it, now is the time. Tell your friends!

In other news, Andrea Kummer, voice actress extraordinaire, will be narrating Jade Stone Chronicles! That’s right, the series is going to audiobook! Are you as excited as I am?

I’ve had so much fun with this series, watching Jade, Bevin, Sarah, Jose, and Owen grow. It’s exciting that y’all can now read about their full journey. Hopefully, the final Christmas novella will come out in November, and then in 2024 … maybe 2025, Pebble will leap onto the pages.

We still have the phoenix shifter, Ember to discover! So much is happening!

As always, I have some amazing books for you to check out below. The first debuts today and the author is a friend. You should definitely check it out. It’s an amazing book!

Thanks for reading!

Huckle

Fragments: The Revelation by Chris Cole

When Jake West goes on a first date with Jordan Bailey, sparks fly—both figuratively and literally, as an explosion rocks the restaurant. However, Jordan controls the blast, eyes aflame as he saves their lives.

But Jordan is not alone. There are others like him, some who want to preserve the planet using the power of the elements—The Keepers—and some who want to be recognized and appreciated for the power they—The Disciples. And for some reason, the Disciples are very focused on making sure Jake doesn’t see the light of another day.

Soon, Jake is caught in the middle of a war, Jordan’s dark past, and the race to find the greatest power of all—control over all the elements.

Caged Butterfly by Raven O’Shay

“Let me out of this cage!” I raged and rattled the bars.

I can’t believe I got caught after a short-lived taste of freedom from my royal duties of palace life.

My captors have a hidden agenda to annihilate my home. I must fight… too bad my Fae shifter power only turns me into a kaleidoscope of butterflies. SO not intimidating.

I find help from some unpredictable sources, and my heart flutters at the sight of one strong man.

We watch desperately as the armies start marching towards my forest.

On one hand, I am free with a budding love forming; on the other, the destruction of my Fae colony.

Can I warn my family in time to prevent a war? Will I find my own happy ending before my wings are plucked?

Flowerface – Christiana Matthews

Hell hath no fury like a goddess scorned.

Born of flowers and magic, Blodeuedd is tied to Lleu, the sun-god, in an eternal marriage. Even when she meets a mortal man who shows her the meaning of true love, she remains faithful to her husband.

Soon, however, she discovers that not just her marriage but her entire life has been built on lies and secrets. She was created, not to love Lleu, but as a pawn in his callous game.

Fighting for vengeance as well as for survival, Blodeuedd seeks to protect herself and those she loves from the machinations of her husband and his family. The question is…how can a mere vegetation goddess triumph against the powerful Summer King?

A tale of myth and magic, Flowerface springs from ancient roots in the Welsh Mabinogion. It is intended for an adult audience.

It’s a Battle!

It’s finally July! I spent two weeks traveling from Paris to London, then over to Edinburgh and ending in Dublin, Ireland. The trip was amazing!

Battlefield, the last book in the Jade Stone Chronicle’s comes on out the 21st! Are you as excited as I am? You can pre-order eBooks today and make sure you get that last book right away.

It’s Jade and Bevin’s senior year. The Dynasty wolves don’t want their pack anywhere near them. The battle is on. Can Jade make friends when every friend she makes could be marked by the other wolves as a target in their war?

I have copies of the book! If you want to purchase a book early and live in the continental US, jump on over to the page of my website and order one up. You’ll get a signed copy before the book is officially out!

If you want to wait for the eBook and have already pre-ordered, consider one of these books, already available!

Thanks for reading!

Huckle

The Lost Heir of Isla – Lyssa Lund

In a world where power and influence rule all, my father was a leader among leaders. As the head advisor to the realms of Isla, he held the fate of our world in his hands. But everything changed when the ruthless and evil Dominic Jull attacked, killing my father and his closest advisors in a brutal strike on the capitol.

Born into a legacy of power and strength, I should have been next in line to take my father’s place. But there was one small problem: I was born a girl. In a society where only men are deemed worthy of leadership, I was marked as an unfit offspring and cast aside.

When my best friend Terron and I are forced to go on the run from the dictator who killed our parents I discover that my destiny may be more than I ever could have imagined. As my 19th birthday approaches and the hunters close in, I must unlock the secrets of my hidden powers and fight for survival in a world where only the strong survive.

Legacy Bound – Elizabeth Daly

Mages bound to the Queen want free of their bindings, whilst those found unbound are put to death. Rebellion is in the air.

Isobel, an empath, hides in plain sight, dreading the day they will come for her. Older sister to William, she has spent her life protecting him while searching for a cure to the demonic corruption that will eventually consume him.

Looking for redemption, former soldier, William, has turned to the Light, renouncing his violent ways. If he doesn’t, he risks losing the battle raging inside him and fears the consequences of that happening to those he loves.

Youngest grandson of the Queen, free spirited Prince Marcus cavorts throughout the empire, determined to enjoy his remaining moments, and with one year left, his time runs short. But when he meets Isobel, Marcus discovers there is more to life than indulging every whim and fancy.

Not knowing friend from foe, and with the repercussions of their actions closing in, Isobel, Marcus and William find themselves on the run whilst trying to stop an uprising that could shatter the empire.

Can they succeed and break free of the shackles of their past, or will they be forever bound to it?

Nothing Romantic – Kennedy Hope

  • This is not YA – has some spice!

Arthur’s promotion at work causes a rift with his long-time girlfriend. After she betrays him, he relocates to Chicago, where he meets Jay: secure, handsome, and light-hearted. Arthur begins to wonder if there could be more to his budding friendship than just friends. But he’s straight…right? When Jay meets Arthur, he gains a gym buddy and someone to help him navigate interviews in the corporate world. Jay thinks he must ignore his growing attraction in order to preserve their friendship.

It’s Spring -y’all!

You know what that means!

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I am bursting with good news.

  1. I’m wrote a short story that will hopefully part of an anthology. Information about that is below.
  2. I’m about a quarter of the way through a Christmas novella. I know, book six isn’t out, but the novella is on it’s way!!
  3. Book 6… BOOK 6!!! Battlefield! It’s on it’s way. I’m pushing for July 21st, one year after book 3. I know it’s scheduled for August 17th, but you’ll forgive my excitement and hopeful early release.
  4. Let’s circle back to number 1. The anthology. It’s the second in a series. Let me tell you about the first. There is this most AMAZING book. A group of authors wrote short stories about cats. The book? Prrranormal Tails. All proceeds to to pet rescue. I know, amazing. I’ve written and submitted a story to the second anthology.

I want to remind you, if you want signed books, you can get them from my website. The prices include shipping. If you’re international, send me a message and we can discuss other options.

Now, let’s talk amazing books for you to read. Battlefield doesn’t come out for a month, so what should you be reading?

If you want to fill your books with Paranormal Fiction, check out this link! There are some spicy books in here, you’ve been warned! https://books.bookfunnel.com/pnrromanceandpwf/myn37wb194

How about one of these books?

Rebel Magic – Alex Fox

Perfect for fans of K.F. Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Devon Monk, Seana Kelly, Annette Marie, and Debra Dunbar. If you’re a fan of sexy vampires, alpha werewolves, and badass witches this series is for you!     

Ready for a fast, fun adventure with a snarky heroine who doesn’t pull punches? Supernaturally gifted bounty hunter Rebel is on the trail of a gifted con artist in the heart of New Orleans. But she comes face-to-face with a shocking danger far more challenging than one handsome vampire… his BOSS. The Rebel Magic series features action, magic, and mystery deep in the heart of New Orleans.  

Shifted Fate – Parker Love

Can a veiled werewolf see past his fate to build a life and allow himself to find love?

Reeve Lawson, reluctant werewolf and Supernatural Agent, is all about work. Until he meets Lord Rosewood and experiences an attraction unlike any he’s ever felt. He learns a werewolf myth may hold the answers.

When Lord Rosewood is implicated in a crime, Reeve risks all to find the real culprit. Meanwhile, Lord Rosewood is hiding something that could change everything. Can the two overcome their issues and find their way to each other?

Wyldling Snare – A.R. Grimes

He’s determined to reconcile his duty with his dreams. But will a secret destiny ensnare him first?

Apprentice knight Enoch Northward isn’t ready to lead. But when he returns home to find his mentor dead and the heir-apparent missing, he knows he must rise to the challenge.

But the horrifying truth of his guardian’s death and disappearance of his friends leaves the grieving knight with no time to mourn. In search of answers, he ventures into the forbidden forest. There he discovers a portal leading to another world – and a girl who shares his faith and dreams.

The realm hangs in the balance as a mysterious enemy schemes to destroy it, but not all peril comes from the outside. Enoch himself harbors a secret that could destroy all he loves…

If you enjoy portal fantasy and adventure, then you’ll love Wyldling Snare, the first installment of the Wyldling Dream series – a coming of age story with underlying themes of faith, friendship, and found family.

Great News!

Book 5, Pack, is coming three weeks early! I know! Right! Okay, enough of that excitement. For those of you who’ve read the first four books, in book five, it’s summer break, and Bevin and José are getting married. Jade believes her only job is to take the summer off, and help with the plans. When a job lands in her lap, her alphas reluctantly agree it’s worth pursuing.

So, Pack is coming out on April 14th. That still leaves us with a couple of weeks. What should we do in that time? No worries, I’ve collected some amazing books that you can look at. Here are six books. Four are ya, just like the Jade Stone Chronicles. Two are a bit spicier, as I don’t know if some of you like a bit of romance in what you read. One is a new series just out. And the other is in Kindle Vella. I hope you enjoy!

Huckle

Breaking Glass – Lisa Amowitz

On the night seventeen-year-old Jeremy Glass winds up in the hospital with a broken leg and a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit, his secret crush, Susannah, disappears. When he begins receiving messages from her from beyond the grave, he’s not sure whether they’re real or if he’s losing his grip on reality. Clue by clue, he gets closer to unraveling the mystery, and soon realizes he must discover the truth or become the next victim himself.

Dawn of a Demon – Christine Schulz

What’s a half shifter to do when a toxic, memory-warping drug starts frying the minds of the people I love? Sharpen my cat claws and unleash my spider fangs because it’s time to hunt down my prey.

After the brain melting drug known as Bliss claims the life of my friend, the mastermind responsible for this poison sets his sights on a new target: destroying my father and sabotaging everything he’s done to help the people in the city we call home. There’s not much that ruffles my fur, but now, it’s personal. Someone is going to pay with their life for dragging my friends and family into this mess.

Except my mission will come at a hefty cost, one that will have me tangled in a web of lies and haunted by unexpected betrayal. Why has this magic really infested my home and will I be able to protect my loved ones from being attacked? One wrong move may see me squashed under the enemy’s boot.

Wyldling Snare – A.R. Grimes

He’s determined to reconcile his duty with his dreams. But will a secret destiny ensnare him first?

Apprentice knight Enoch Northward returns home from a festival to find the Baron-Knight of the Northern Marches dead, the heir-apparent missing, and himself expected to rule in their stead.

While he grieves the loss of his beloved guardian, Enoch is determined to prove his ability to lead despite his incomplete training. But he struggles to follow in such large footsteps.

A search for missing people draws him into the forbidden Darkenwood Forest, where he discovers a path to another world… and a secret within himself that may destroy everything he loves.

Nomad – Lawrence Henry

Service In Honor

Thrust into unforgiving circumstances, one young man attempts to lead his friends safely through a warzone. Removed from the only home she’s ever known, a capable warrior fights to return and rescue her brother. Five elite members of the Nomad Initiative struggle to understand their role in a rapidly changing world. Even as they confront their own inner demons, can they survive the dangers that lie ahead and emerge victorious?

Pacific Pack – Harlowe Frost

**This is sapphic pnr. NOT YA.

Tamsin Hath, the rightful leader to her family’s werewolf pack, left them in the care of her older, more experienced beloved uncle. She now lives in Chicago and is at the mercy of the local pack. The death of her uncle in a dominance fight left her angry, but she understood. When her aunt was found dead, due to supposed natural causes, Tamsin suspects her pack’s new leader is at the bottom of it all. Unable to count on the police, with their lack of insight into the werewolf world, to whom can she turn?

Paige Glass spent her days monitoring the beaches of Santa Cruz and her nights reporting on crime. On the trail of information into a local murder, she finds herself in a world people only read about in books. One in which vicious beasts attack you for coming too close to the truth. Can she find an ally in this world of monsters and murders?

Neither Tamsin nor Paige was looking for love when they found each other. Theirs was a mission to solve the murder of Tamsin’s aunt. Will their forced proximity and conjoined efforts bring them more than the pleasure of solving the crime?

Nothing Romantic – Kennedy Hope

** This is a Kindle Vella story! Bi-Romantic with a trans MC!!

Arthur’s promotion at work causes a rift with his long-time girlfriend. After she betrays him, he relocates to Chicago, where he meets Jay: secure, handsome, and light-hearted. Arthur begins to wonder if there could be more to his budding friendship than just friends. But he’s straight…right? When Jay meets Arthur, he gains a gym buddy and someone to help him navigate interviews in the corporate world. Jay thinks he must ignore his growing attraction in order to preserve their friendship.

Books!!

Hi all. Again, I have so many great book deals to share with you! First of all, all four of my ebooks that are out are on sale for $1.99. That’s 50% off. The links are just below!

Moreover, the website iHeartSapphFic has gathered a bunch of authors who are offering their books on sale. I have the links to those deals below as well.

Here’s the link to the first page (all books priced at 99c):  https://iheartsapphfic.com/2023/03/24/march-2023-book-bargain-bonanza/

Here’s the link to the second page (all books priced higher than 99c):  https://iheartsapphfic.com/2023/03/24/march-2023-book-bargain-bonanza-page-2/

Pretty amazing, no? But wait, if you call in the next twenty minutes…

iHeartSapphFic has done one more thing, they gathered excerpts from authors and put them into a book. This book is being offered to you FOR FREE!!! Yep, I know, amazing!

If you’re ending spring break, I hope it was fabulous. If you’re starting spring break, yippy! And if spring break isn’t part of your March, enjoy the books.

On a last note, if you are in Wisconsin, near Sheboygan, I’ll be here on Sunday. Please consider stopping in!

Huckle

Events and News!

I am surrounded by cats! It’s true. I live with four of them, and there is always one near by. When we got the fourth cat, my son named her Jade. It wasn’t my choice, I promise you. My son thought it would be cute. Here is a picture of Jade ‘helping’ me grade quizzes.

I’ve been struggling to get the cover for Pack done, but magically, I finally got it this week. I think it’s good. It took a long time. I went back and forth with the cover artist, but in the end, phew! I’ll be showing the world the cover… soon. Here is the big question, Pack is slated to come out on May 8th, if I can get it together to release early, should I publish in April? Let me know in the comments.

If you want signed books, I offer those on my website, shipping included within the continental US.

Once again, I books lists of books that you can look into, especially in this season of spring break.

This is a LGBTQ+ SFF book fair! https://books.bookfunnel.com/lgbtqiasff/sjv9r4f96l

If you’re interested in books with strong female leads, check out this list: https://books.bookfunnel.com/kickassyoungwomen/eqqyghkanu

I don’t usually recommend romance, but if it’s a genre you enjoy, check out this list: https://books.bookfunnel.com/marchfreerainbowreads/x0heyhgdrd

Or this one: https://books.bookfunnel.com/queeromanceku/ye3wyrb39a

Lastly, but not least. My friends YA portal fantasy. It’s an amazing book, well written, and really worth reading: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/e9t7j2w9sg?tid=es8cjerkzo

Well, I hope in all of that, you’ve found something you may enjoy!

Huckle