What a thrill to learn LADY OF BASILIKAS is a Science Fiction finalist in the Realm Awards. Thank you to Enclave for publishing LADY and entering it in the contest. Congrats to all finalists, and especially my fellow Enclave authors who are finalists! I am so grateful to Realm Makers for the opportunity to enter and have this bit of encouragement in a tough year. I appreciate all the judges who took time out of their busy lives to read the books and score them. I’ve been a contest coordinator and judge, so I know how time-consuming it is—thank you for volunteering!! ABOUT LADY OF BASILIKAS She’s determined to prove this errant king unworthy. He’s determined to prove her wrong. …
Lady of Basilikas – 2025 Realm Awards Long List
I am shocked and honored that LADY OF BASILIKAS made the 2025 Realm Awards’ Long List in the Science Fiction category. Totally was not expecting this, so it is a nice treat during a very tough time for our family. I absolutely adore Realm Makers and am so glad to have a place to call “home” as a writer of the weird and extraordinary. Congrats to friends who are also contenders! Congratulations to all the authors, artists, narrators who are being recognized in this first round of the Realm Awards. A massive hug and cheers to the authors who did not. I’ve been there. It’s unfun. Warrior on! Don’t let this be a tool of the Dark One to keep …
New Romantic Suspense Contract!
I HAVE ZERO CHILL! I know it’s Saturday, but y’all—this week has been a whole year, and I need to focus on some positive things. So GOOD NEWS and later, more good news. But first, I am breaking plan and posting this happy news today via this amazing—if I do say so myself—reel. READY? I’m thrilled to announce I have signed a contract with Sunrise Publishing to write a new spinoff series. The DISCARDED HEROES: SCIONS will be a three-book series, all releasing in 2026, rapid-fire style. Buckle up and get ready, y’all!! HERE WE GOOOOO!! Take a jump in time with me, friends, because the series is set twenty-five years after the events of FIRETHORN. The …
Ronie At Dragonsteel Nexus!
If you’re going to Brandon Sanderson’s/Dragonsteel Books’ NEXUS ’24 in Salt Lake City from December 5th – 7th, come see me! I’ll be in booth #406 with my books. And we’re making it a family affair–my husband and two of my kids are coming to help work the booth. CHECK IT OUT HERE!
A Breed Apart: Legacy Series is Complete!
HOOAH!! We did it–the entire A Breed Apart: Legacy series is officially complete! On the 19th of this month, SURGE the final installment in my mentored series released. I worked very closely with Voni on developing her story and carrying through the Ronie Kendig style and intensity. I know you’re going to enjoy it! This series was very unique, and it was my honor to work with these incredible authors and help them learn how to write with that Ronie Kendig brand. Steffani Webb wrote two (CHAOS and FURY)–she is so incredibly talented. I’m not really sure why she wanted to do this series because she has the writing chops to make it on her own and has all along! …
WAR is (Another) Readers Choice Award Finalist
YAYAYAY!! YOU DID IT!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Rapid-Fire Readers—you did it! You voted WAR OF TORMENT into the next round of the Realm Makers Readers’ Choice Award. Thank you from the bottom of my very-full heart! This is the second Readers’ Choice Award that WAR is up for, and I’m thrilled to see y’all loving on this epic conclusion to The Droseran Saga! Now . . . ROUND TWO VOTING begins!! Please consider—AGAIN—hopping over to their site (CLICK HERE) to vote for WAR, along with two other favorite titles that are up for consideration. That’s right—RM asks you to vote for three in this final round. THANK YOU so much, y’all! There’s a great list of titles …
War of Torment – Finalist!
Hooah! I’m thrilled to share that WAR OF TORMENT is a finalist in the Speculative category of the FHLCW Reader’s Choice Award! It does my heart good to see this epic conclusion to the Droseran Saga finally get some contest love. That book is a beast and so much happens in it—so it makes sense that those who haven’t journeyed with the characters in the previous books might not get the poignant events. And it’s a fourth book in a series, which is always a hard sell. But I’m delighted that WAR made it this far with the Reader’s Choice Award. Special thanks to the FHLCW Contest and its judges for all the time you spent reading and judging. Y’all, …
Lady of Basilikas Release Day!
HAPPY RELEASE DAY TO ME! LADY OF BASILIKAS is officially launched!! I’m soooo thrilled to bring this beauty to your homes. I love these two characters!! LADY OF BASILIKAS ON AMAZON Y’all. Not gonna lie. This book gave me FITS. I honestly wasn’t sure this was worth the ink it would be printed on when I turned it in, but THANK GOD FOR EDITORS! Am I right? Reagen Reed helped me turn this puppy around, and I’m so excited for y’all to dive into Vorn’s life with Valiriana. Maybe go a little easier on him than she does, okay? *grins I’ve decided this story is more Romantasy-with-a-touch-of-sci-fi than straight out Space Opera. Just so your expectations are properly set. It’s …
SURGE Cover Reveal!!
HOOAH! Let’s GOOOOOO!!! COVER REVEAL!! PREORDER NOW! Here it is, y’all—the fifth and final installment in my A Breed Apart: Legacy series with Sunrise. I mentored and worked with the wonderful Voni Harris, and I’m so stinking proud of her hard work on this book! SURGE, Book 5, releases this November from Sunrise Publishing! You can preorder now! (link in bio) The cover is by graphic designer genius, Kirk DouPonce! ABOUT SURGE: Love and Betrayal in a Race Against Time Delaney Thompson isn’t just a dog trainer—she’s the key to preventing a disaster. With loyal Military Working Dog, Surge, by her side, she’s ready to prove herself on her first mission…even without military training. Her goal? Help the intense Belgian …
Lady of Basilikas Preorder Campaign
Here it is, y’all–the launch of the Lady of Basilikas Preorder Campaign and your chance to get some of the prettiest swag I’ve ever curated for a book. I’m particularly proud of the page overlays. Check out the information below, and click the link to submit your receipt! LADY OF BASILIKAS “…suspenseful intergalactic intrigue…” –Publishers Weekly Here’s your chance to build your Droseran Saga Swag Collection with new additions related to the latest installment, LADY OF BASILIKAS!! Pre-order LADY OF BASILIKAS from any retail location (online or in-person) and submit below a jpg of your receipt to receive pre-order swag! Due to the significant difference in the cost between the hardcover and digital copies, swag packets are tailored accordingly. Quantities …