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Cover Reveal: Demonic Summoning for the Modern Gardener

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I’m pleased to show you the cover for the next book in the Rifton Chronicles! I’m loving the bright colours of these cosy urban fantasy covers!

Available: one pub. As is, where is.

Who buys a burnt out pub for their niece’s thirtieth birthday? Katie Cochrane’s aunt, apparently. Faced with the decrepit building, Katie does the only logical thing—starts her own restaurant.

But the Rifton Pub has issues, and fire damage is the least of them.

Patrons who haven’t even had a drink start showing up ‘drunk’ around Rifton, and Katie’s liquor license is suspended.

When the Rifton Garden Group takes notice, Katie is forced to concede that the ‘demon drink’ isn’t responsible for her troubles, but another sort of demon altogether. And it’s going to take all of Rifton’s witches to banish what has taken root.

Another cosy urban fantasy set in Rifton. You might never look at your garden the same way again. Perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes!

Coming Early 2025!

Fatemaker is now available!

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I’m thrilled to announce that the third and final book in the Fatecarver trilogy is now available in both print and ebook formats!

Saving a people is hard enough. How do you save a god?

In the final book of the Fatecarver trilogy, Kalish’s magical power grows along with her influence. Her once rag-tag band of followers swells as clans fall to her mother’s strangling grasp. The rebellion she started becomes a full-scale insurrection bent on societal change. 

As the powerful Fatewalker leading the uprising, Kalish is treated like a god—revered, feared. Her role pushes her further and further from her heart’s desires—a normal life, a home, family. She dreams of a day in the future when she will live in peace, with love. 

But the god, Iskra, is depending upon her to save her people from greed—specifically her mother’s greed.

When her mother destroys Iskra’s last stronghold, Kalish must draw on every bit of her power to bring the god back. But her power alone isn’t enough, and resurrecting a god requires sacrifice. One that may cost her all her dreams.

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Introduction to Poetry–published!

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A couple of years ago, I wrote a poem for my students. It was an introduction to poetry that I used when I started a poetry unit, and was a response to the groans and moans I got whenever I introduced a poetry unit. The poem has been a hit–I slide smoothly into it when the kids start complaining, and when they realise I’m speaking in verse, their whole attitude changes.

I hadn’t really planned on publishing it, but when I found the perfect fit, I couldn’t resist.

It has just been published in the literary journal Teach. Write.

You can download the e-version here.

Release Day!

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Demonic Summoning for the Modern Woman is here! Woo hoo!

Alex Blackburn is not a witch.

So how the hell did she summon a demon?

More importantly, how is she going to get rid of it?

When Alex Blackburn returns to small-town Rifton to settle her grandmother’s estate, she doesn’t expect to uncover Gran’s secret affair or to accidentally summon a giant centipede from the netherworld.

With a pet-eating demon on the loose, Gran’s things to dispose of, and only two weeks off work, she doesn’t have time to waste. Getting rid of the creature is her first priority. 

Shelby Saunders, grandson of Gran’s lover, might just be the one to help her. If she can convince him the demon is real.

Can two people who don’t believe in magic conjure enough of it to send a demon home? In Rifton, you never know what might happen.

This cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand will have you checking under your seat for centipedes and cheering on Alex and Shelby as they bumble their way around magic and each other. The first in a brand new series of magical adventures set in Rifton.

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Demonic Summoning for the Modern Woman

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Preorder now!

I’m thrilled to announce that the e-book edition of Demonic Summoning for the Modern Woman is now available for preorder, and will be released on 20 March along with the print edition!

Alex Blackburn is not a witch.

So how the hell did she summon a demon?

More importantly, how is she going to get rid of it?

When Alex Blackburn returns to small-town Rifton to settle her grandmother’s estate, she doesn’t expect to uncover Gran’s secret affair or to accidentally summon a giant centipede from the netherworld.

With a pet-eating demon on the loose, Gran’s things to dispose of, and only two weeks off work, she doesn’t have time to waste. Getting rid of the creature is her first priority. 

Shelby Saunders, grandson of Gran’s lover, might just be the one to help her. If she can convince him the demon is real.

Can two people who don’t believe in magic conjure enough of it to send a demon home? In Rifton, you never know what might happen.

This cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand will have you checking under your seat for centipedes and cheering on Alex and Shelby as they bumble their way around magic and each other. The first in a brand new series of magical adventures set in Rifton.

Cover Reveal–Demonic Summoning for the Modern Woman

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I’m thrilled to be able show you this fabulous cover (designed by the awesome Jenn Rackham) for my upcoming cosy urban fantasy!

Alex Blackburn is not a witch.

So how the hell did she summon a demon?

More importantly, how is she going to get rid of it?

When Alex Blackburn returns to small-town Rifton to settle her grandmother’s estate, she doesn’t expect to uncover Gran’s secret affair or to accidentally summon a giant centipede from the netherworld.

With a pet-eating demon on the loose, Gran’s things to dispose of, and only two weeks off work, she doesn’t have time to waste. Getting rid of the creature is her first priority. 

Shelby Saunders, grandson of Gran’s lover, might just be the one to help her. If she can convince him the demon is real.

Can two people who don’t believe in magic conjure enough of it to send a demon home? In Rifton, you never know what might happen.

This cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand will have you checking under your seat for centipedes and cheering on Alex and Shelby as they bumble their way around magic and each other. The first in a brand new series of magical adventures set in Rifton.

Coming April 2023!

Torture Your Students with My Novel

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I’m pleased to announce the release of The Dragon Slayer’s Son Novel Study Unit today!

I’m even more pleased to report that the students who tested the Dragon Slayer’s Son Novel Study experience loved it.

So if you’re looking for a new novel for your novel studies, it’s a snap to pick up this novel study guide and run with it–the work’s already done for you!

The 57-page guide includes:

  • vocabulary lists
  • vocabulary activities
  • discussion questions
  • reading response activities
  • printable worksheets
  • digital worksheets
  • before- and after-the-book activities

Vocabulary and activities are organised into six sections. Activities are indexed with reading strategies, story elements, and difficulty level so you can pick and choose based on your students’ needs. You also get a digital version included which provides all student materials in fillable Google Slides.

So ditch the tired, dated novels you’ve been teaching, and pick up The Dragon Slayer’s Son. Set in modern day New Zealand, with dragons to spice up the adventure, there’s plenty to unpack. Themes include wildlife conservation, friendship, values, and leadership.

You can check out a free sample or buy the full unit at my Teachers Pay Teachers Store, or simply contact me to order your copy.

Fatewalker Available Now!

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I’m pleased to announce the release of Fatewalker–book 2 of the Fatecarver series!

What will you become–woman, falcon or snake?

Kalish is a Fatewalker, chosen by the god Iskra to save her people and their enemies from a common threat. But how does a young woman who’s been banished by her own clan convince anyone to listen to her?

As her shape-shifting power grows, her influence does too, but Kalish’s personal goals—a home and a people she belongs to—seem as far away as ever. 

Personal and societal struggles intertwine as Kalish and her followers grapple with the question, not of who they are, but of who they wish to become. 

Book 2 of the Fatecarver trilogy is another action-packed fantasy, full of strong female characters and magic realism! Pick up your copy today and continue your adventure!

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