Book of Spells Release Day!

It's finally here! 

Book of Spells includes 7 original novellas from 7 authors: 

Christina Benjamin

Katie M John

Patti Larsen

Carlyle Labuschagne

Caroline Gill

Susan Burdorf

and me!

A bit about it:

A magical assortment of 7 stories of witchcraft from 7 Award-Winning authors.

In this anthology of seven novellas exclusively written for this enchanting Book of Spells project, you will discover seven unique voices with seven innovative responses to the challenge of writing a novella based on the theme of spell casting. From the wickedly humorous, to the dark and tragic, each unique story promises to take you on a spell binding journey through time and space.

Comprised of works from authors who have won multiple awards, and topped multiple best-seller charts throughout their writing career, Book of Spells is a wonderful collection of stories aimed at introducing you to their works and writing.

Reader Notes: 
These stories were written for an Upper YA / Adult audience. They are suitable for audiences 15 years + Please be aware that the novella Bittersweet Vengeance by Tia Silverthorne Bach contains a scene of sexual assault that some readers may find distressing.

Amazon buy link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758DBJNW

A little about my novella, Bittersweet Vengeance.... Sometimes love is cruel, and Natalia knows that all too well. One fateful night, her world comes crashing down at the hands of pure evil. Feeling lost, she seeks answers, which lead her to assume awesome power. But it comes with strings and the realization that revenge is bittersweet.

Add it to your spooky reads for October!

Keep checking back this month for more exciting announcements. Plus, I'll be sharing an excerpt from Bittersweet Vengeance on October 12.

Drops of Sunshine by Tricia Copeland Release Day Blitz

 

With a job as a camp counselor, sixteen-year-old Nina heads to the wilderness for summer break. With her year all she wants is an escape. But some special kids can hear her thoughts and she can't hide her head in the sand like she planned. 

Can Nina come to terms with all her swirling emotions? Sometimes all it takes is a drop of sunshine!

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Tricia Copeland grew up in Georgia and now lives in Colorado with her husband, three kids, and multiple four legged and finned friends. Drops of Sunshine is her first young adult and paranormal work. First published in Spellbound, a YA paranormal novella collection, it has already received great reviews. Tricia’s clean new adult Being Me series includes the titles Is This Me?, If I Could Fly, and Think You Know Me. The series finale is due out September 2016. If not on the trail, you can find Tricia at triciacopeland.com or on many social media channels.

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Character Connection: The Writing Life

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had an amazing week full of uplifting experiences and building memories.

Last Friday, I shared a line I cut from my latest piece, Chasing Forgiveness. If you missed out, check it out here.

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Chasing Forgiveness is told in first person from two different points of view--Madeleine and Amelie. Thanks to beta comments, I realized I needed to flesh out one of the characters a bit more, as she was lagging behind her story partner.

In the process, I discovered something: the character who needed more details was the one I identified with the most. I found it more fascinating to dive into the mind of Madeleine, because she's less like me. Amelie, on the other hand, is very much like me. 

Madeleine embodies many traits I admire but don't always emulate. She's eager to embrace change and power, she follows gut instincts and enjoys spontaneity, and she doesn't let fear rule.

Amelie is the older sister and more level-headed. She wants to be needed, trusts her heart, and is more guarded.

I love both characters, but I found Madeleine more exciting to write, because I want to incorporate more of her qualities--ones I have but are more dormant--into my life. Still, Amelie is the voice of reason and the nurturer, which we all need to be in touch with as well.

Do you find yourself more drawn to characters who are like you or different?

Next week, I will share which actresses would play Madeleine and Amelie in a movie adaption. Until then, have an awesome weekend and beginning to March.