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Deadpool & Wolverine, Alternate Universes, and my Favourite Shoes!

Not the best title in the world, but I’m running on caffeine and nervous energy! I went to see Deadpool & Wolverine on Friday, and I absolutely loved it. I’ve been waiting a year, though it feels longer since I watched the teaser trailer to announce the movie. It was better than I’d hoped, but then Ryan has refined the character since Deadpool first hit our screens so, like the suit, it’s…

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It's Release Day!

I’m thrilled to announce Warrior’s Promise is now available on Amazon. I timed the release to coincide with my sister’s birthday, so it’s a double celebration! Glendola Burnet trained for years to become a member of the Elite, but after suffering a personal tragedy she fled from her homeland and left her future behind. Now, five years later, at the onset of a war in the mortal realm, she…

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Warrior's Promise - Sneak Peek

Warrior’s Promise is set for release on 5 July 2024. When deciding which section to use in my preview of the book, a sneak peek into what you can expect, I chose Orion Reece because I have to admit, I have a weakness for the character. He’s a lot of fun and usually finds his way into the action. I will give him his own adventure at some point, but for now, I’ll let him play in the lives of others…

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Warrior's Promise - Cover Reveal

I will release the third installment of the Collective series, Warrior’s Promise, on 5 July 2024. In preparation, I would like to share the cover with you. Glendola Burnet trained for years to become a member of the Elite, but after suffering a personal tragedy she fled from her homeland and left her future behind. Now, five years later, at the onset of a war in the mortal realm, she discovers…

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Labno & Carter Podcast

Labno and Carter, Season 1, Episode 1 Available Now. Labno & Carter I played around with creating a podcast a few weeks ago and came to the conclusion that Labno & Carter would make a great series to start with. I’ve done a lot with The Fractured, a fantasy romance series that takes place following the events of a Demonic War. The Collective actually goes back to the beginning, and since the…

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Sanctuary Part 3

The third installment of the Collective Series, Warrior’s Promise will be released in July, and given that a new character will be introduced, a character I know will play a big part in coming tales, I thought I would write a short story to introduce Harper-Rose properly. I’ve split the short works into three parts. Part 3 Joshua  Warrior to Warrior  Joshua flew beyond the usual search…

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Sanctuary Part 2

The third installment of the Collective Series, Warrior’s Promise will be released in July, and given that a new character will be introduced, a character I know will play a big part in coming tales, I thought I would write a short story to introduce Harper-Rose properly. I’ve split the short works into three parts. Part 2 Harper-Rose  On the Run  Harper-Rose tried to follow the subtle prompt…

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Sanctuary

The third installment of the Collective Series, Warrior’s Promise will be released in July, and given that a new character will be introduced, a character I know will play a big part in coming tales, I thought I would write a short story to introduce Harper-Rose properly. I’ve split the short works into three parts. Part 1 Benjamin  Haunted  Benjamin shot to a sitting position, launched from…

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A Year of Change

It was quite a shock to realise I haven’t posted anything since 2022, but then last year was a year of change and it all came at once. Well, that’s not strictly true, the major life events were spread out across the year but thank goodness for that, because as far as stress goes my ‘bucket’ was at times overflowing! This time last year I was renovating my house in readiness to move back home and…

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The Contract - Part 5

The Contract – Part 5

To celebrate the release of my new novel, Contained, I will be posting chapters from the prequel to the Fractured Series, The Contract. Here is the final installment, which includes an epilogue. I hope you enjoy! Chapter 5 The moment she saw Tobias relax, Maddison blew out a breath to ease her own tension. She’d sensed the moment he entered the arena, and he’d been wound so tight he looked…

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The Contract - Part 4

The Contract – Part 4

To celebrate the release of my new novel, Contained, I will be posting regular chapters from the prequel to the Fractured Series, The Contract. Chapter 4 The blood-thirsty cries of an impatient audience filtered into the room, setting Maddison’s nerves on edge. Her mind whirled at the thought of what rested on the fight. Win or lose, she was going to pay. Her opponent, a dwarf who’d had the…

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The Contract - Part 3

The Contract – Part 3

To celebrate the release of my new novel, Contained, I will be posting weekly chapters from the prequel to the Fractured Series, The Contract. This third installment is a week late, so my apologies for the delay. Chapter 3 Maddison woke slowly, disorientated from her dream. She had been in the arms of a Nrikabat, pressed tightly to his chest in an almost loving embrace. Her eyes snapped open…

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The Contract - Part 2

The Contract – Part 2

To celebrate the release of my new novel, Contained, I will be posting weekly chapters from the prequel to the Fractured Series, The Contract. Chapter 2 The smell registered first. Slapping her awake like a handful of salts; strong enough to make her eyes water and her stomach heave in protest. The aroma of death and decay clawed at her throat. She had no idea if her captors were close by and…

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The Contract - Part 1

The Contract – Part 1

To celebrate the release of my new novel, Contained, I will be posting weekly chapters from the prequel to the Fractured Series, The Contract. Today is the first chapter, which includes a brief prologue. Prologue In the beginning, there was darkness, and at the very centre, at the heart of it, was a light so powerful it was unbreakable. Its power, the sole reason for being, was to…

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Labno & Carter - Episode 4

Labno & Carter – Episode 4

HOUSE OF HORRORS Rather than suffer Dan’s bear with a sore head routine, and because it was on the way, I detoured back home. I knew he’d have at least two sets of threads to choose from, so I left him to gear up and went ahead to Sahara’s property. When I arrived, the narrow street was eerily quiet. On alert, I climbed from the car to survey the area, catching the twitch of curtains to my…

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Labno & Carter - Episode 3

Labno & Carter – Episode 3

BEAR WITH A SORE HEAD! If I hadn’t wanted to follow his lead and explode out of my skin, I might have stopped to admire the sight. Instead, I closed my eyes and prayed for patience. When I popped my lids again, feeling no calmer, I was presented with Dan’s very large, very angry bear form. In the beginning, having a changeling for a partner might have phased me. Now with all the interagency…

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