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Still marveling that these books are mine. That they came from my heart and soul, my pain and passion, and now exist in the world. In these very early stages of Book Three, I am still terrified I can never do it again. That it's too much, too hard. But I need this story, like breath.
Maybe that's enough.
The wait is finally over! The new version of Magic Inc. Book One is complete, and you can now find the ebook purchase links here! I was planning to wait for the print proof to arrive to announce it, but I decided to post now since I know a lot of people are looking for new ebooks to read! I have spent more than a year reworking my first novel to make it the best it can be before Book Two comes out, and I have given it the launch price of $2.99. Synopsis: Jane Roberts never fit in. After years of teasing from her classmates, all she wanted was to blend in and be normal. But on Jane’s first day of fourth grade, her life changes completely when the new girl, Jenny, brings with her arrival the secret of magic. Jane goes into training, where she learns the ins and outs of magic and its great history. But not even magic can top the feeling Jane gets when she meets Chaz Parker, Jenny’s older brother. She’s head-over-heels and wants to be with Chaz forever, but a nine year age difference makes Jane wonder if he’d ever look at her that way. Between learning magic and falling in love, Jane’s year is bound to be anything but normal. In the coming weeks, I have lots of snippets and thoughts about the book to share. I want you to have the opportunity to get to know and love these characters the way I do. They have gotten me through so many hard times. And this world has been my safe place since I was Jane's age. Sharing this story has been one of the scariest things I've ever done, but I hope that maybe some of you can find shelter at Magic Inc. the way that I have. I want to thank everyone who has supported me through this journey. I really, truly believe that refreshing Book One with nearly five more years of experience was the right choice. And I hope that readers will enjoy the book's improved edits.
Another of my favorite scenes from Book One, this is the moment Jane does magic for the first time. As the scene continues, Jane discovers her magic is a little more powerful than anticipated. And that magic takes your own belief into account. Jane's magic is encouraged by Chaz's belief in her, which helps her to believe more in herself.
You can read more of this scene here. The new edition of Magic Inc. Book One is available now! Purchase links here!
“So, I’m… a witch?”
At the beginning of Book One, Jane knows nothing about magic. But she learns more about people over the course of the book than spells. She makes her first real friend, falls head-over-heels for that friend's older brother, and meets so many of their other relatives.
Jane is naturally shy and anxious, which is emphasized by the bullying she has faced in school. She loves deeply, feels deeply, and is easily hurt. The Parker family takes her under their wings. But being a part of this large, magical family is a little more complicated than she expected.
The Parkers teach Jane about magical history, how to tap into her Air Element, and to fly. But they also teach her about life, love, and friendship.
The new edition of Magic Inc. Book One is available now! Purchase links can be found here!
This is the moment Jane learns about magic. Jane has never fit in with the kids around her. So, in some ways, it makes sense to her. But one of the cool things about my universe is that there are not defining lines between those with magic and without. It's more a skill or talent that some people have better knowledge and control of than others. And it does run stronger in some family lines and certain "chosen ones". But *anyone* has the potential to tap into that deeper place inside of them. Just like with creativity!
If you want to read a bit more of this scene, including the part where Jane thinks she's going to get trained to be a magician (😅), you can find the link below. And the new edition of Magic Inc. Book One is available now!
Read More here.
Purchase Magic Inc. Book One here.
Progress Over Perfection
When I started out this year I thought *for sure* I would finally be releasing my second book. Instead, I ended up going back to give my first book a new edit. Which is another project I've yet to finish. The long, painful process of getting my first book ready for rerelease has taught me that I have to accept my pace and process. I cannot handle the stress of trying to meet deadlines. I hope everyone had a nice holiday, and if you still have some time off, please let yourself rest. You are not lazy for needing rest. It's okay if you didn't totally meet your goals for the year. Try, if you can, to focus on progress over perfection.
I posted this for a tag yesterday on Instagram, but I thought I'd post here as well. This is is an aesthetic/moodboard Magic Inc. Book One, which I am currently editing for a re-release. Cover art by @giselleukardi. Other images do not belong to me.
Magic Inc. is a YA Fantasy novel that focuses on Jane Roberts, a shy and anxious young girl who discovers magic when Mr. Parker - creator of the Magic Inc. media company - and his family move to her small city. She befriends the energetic and extroverted Jenny Parker, has magic history lessons with the reserved and proper Rachel Parker, and falls head-over-heels for the compassion and geeky Chaz Parker. Jane's story deals with bullying, anxiety, and deep emotions. She is mature and passionate for her age, but also very naive and inexperienced in social situations. As she learns more about magic and gets closer to each of the Parkers, she will find that her life is anything but normal.
More info about the book, its re-release, and its upcoming sequel can be found here.
Been working on some slight re-edits for Book One before I release it with the improved formatting. Nothing about the story is changing. No worries! Mostly just fixing mistakes I missed the first time. (Oops!) And a few small wording changes. And of course, the formatting to match Book Two.
But I have to say, it is hard to go back to old writing, even when it's work you're really proud of overall. I still think I did the best I could with introducing the characters and story I wanted to tell. (To me, that's not even close to the most interesting part.) But I can see where some writing improvements could be made.
Really trying to rein in my editing impulses to keep the changes to only the essential or unnoticeable. And like I said, nothing to do with the story will be changing. (Unless I find some huge plot hole. 😂) I guess being able to see the flaws now just means my writing has improved.
