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The Real Magic of Plants (and Why It Still Matters Today)
When most people think of magic, they imagine spells, fireballs, or something even more… dramatic. But historically, magic often began with something much simpler. Plants. Long before elaborate rituals or written grimoires, people turned to the natural world for healing, protection, and guidance. Herbs weren’t just medicine—they were part of everyday life, woven into traditions, Read More …
A Season of Growth (On and Off the Page)
Spring always feels like a fresh start, and this year it seems to be showing up everywhere I look. I’ve been hard at work on the first book in the Green Witch and Thorn Mysteries, and I’m happy to say it’s going well. I’m about six chapters in and on track to meet my publishing Read More …
Why I Created the Green Witch & Thorn Mysteries
One of the fun things about writing in a shared universe is discovering which characters quietly start asking for more space. When a Character Needs Her Own Story That’s exactly what happened with Lena Knox. Readers of the Knox Agency Chronicles know Lena as Charlotte’s sister, but the two of them are almost opposites in Read More …
Magic Isn’t Free: How Power Works in the Knox Agency World
A Magic System with Rules When I started writing Amplified, the first book in the Knox Agency Chronicles, I wanted a magic system that had a lot of power under the hood, but with caveats. After all, unlimited magic that has no cost takes most of the meat off the bone for both reader and Read More …
Pye’s Pocket Report: The Storm Breaks
I know I usually send my missives by other means, but the window only opens twice a month, and I felt this warranted immediate publication—hence what the human female calls “a blog post.” Hello Darlings, It appears that the humans are celebrating something they are calling, “the launch” or “A Storm in the Mind Book Read More …
The Last Words We Spoke: A Storm in the Mind sneak peek
Sometimes, the hardest part of love is letting go. And sometimes, fate gives you an impossible second chance. In this A Storm in the Mind sneak peek, Tessa reunites with Devon—the man she thought lost forever. But their joy doesn’t last long… Excerpt:“Your voice was fading, getting fainter with every second I couldn’t feel passing. Read More …
The New Site Is Here + a Spooky Short Story Freebie Awaits!
Hey there, and welcome to the fresh new look of CLRoman.com and a spooky short story!I’ve redesigned things with you in mind—smoother browsing, updated book info, and loads of good stuff coming soon. To celebrate the relaunched site and embrace the spooky season, I’m gifting a free short story to all new newsletter subscribers: Inner Read More …
A Storm in the Mind Excerpt: The Stone in the Pond
In this A Storm in the Mind excerpt, Tessa steps into a dream sequence where time travel is possible—but changing the past may come at a cost that shatters everything she holds dear. Excerpt:The Syfe twins lounged on the couch while Val, Alex, Gaia, Tamar, and Rakan circled Tessa on a floor made of gleaming, Read More …
Ch-ch-changes…
About a month ago, I decided to move from Shopify to my own website because… reasons. (Mostly stubbornness, a dash of optimism, and possibly a head injury. The jury’s still out.) Was it a brilliant move or a questionable life choice? Still undecided. Shopify does a LOT to make running a store easy—right up until Read More …
Hey there!
I’m so glad you stopped by. Whether you’re here because of a book you read, a random internet rabbit hole, or you meant to order pizza and ended up here instead—welcome! This is my official author blog, where I share book news, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and the occasional ramble about snacks or fictional crushes. My books Read More …