Chapter Three: Crossing Over. I throw my new snow jacket into my duffle bag and zip it closed. My first white Christmas, who would have thought? It’s going to be a far cry from the sun-filled scorchers I’m used to. I place my phone and watch in my top draw and pull out the envelope … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Three.
Note: Eroania is pronounce E-roan-i-a. A ute is a two or four door vehicle with a tray on the back. Chapter Two: The Answer. I can’t wait for my usual lunch time visit, and head over to Ashlyn’s as soon as I’ve had breakfast. She is smiling when I arrive so I’m guessing the news … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Two.
Note: Akubra is an Australian version of a cowboy hat. Prologue: The Girl Next Door. I met Ashlyn Sorrows almost two years ago, on New Years Day. The first New Years I had woken up sober since I was seventeen. No more partying for this city boy. I had been reformed. Shipped off by my … More A Dragon For Christmas: Prologue + Chapter One.
Publisher: The Company. Release Date: June 19th 2025. Category: Short stories, paranormal, fantasy. Source: From author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: A mermaid outcast, a girl who can steal stars, and a high schooler suddenly affected by gravity in a gravity-free world—these are just … More Review: Fantastical Summer. A Vella Karman Anthology.
A flash fiction piece I wrote is publishing today on Havok. See Scrooge like you’ve never seen him before! It will be free for 24 hours before going behind a paywall, so check it out while you can. (Until 11.59pm Thursday 11th of December PST in the US, 6.59pm Friday 12th of December AEDT for … More The Old Dragon: Flash Fiction Story Publishing Today!
I have had a busy but productive November, writing wise. I submitted two novels to two different publishers, which I will talk more about below. Short Stories: I didn’t have the time to work on my short stories this month. During November, my Therrus flash fiction story released on Havok, which I was so excited … More November 2025 Writing Update.
Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing Release Date: November 21st, 2025 Source: I was gifted an ARC from the author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Category: Contemporary with fantasy elements. Short story. Synopsis from Goodreads: The storm brewing on the beach is no match for the turmoil inside Jenna’s breaking heart. The last time she … More Short Story Review: The Edge of Sea Glass by Kayla E. Green
September: I had another flash fiction accepted by Havok – It actually published Tuesday November 11th (They are quick to publish once a story has been accepted). If you are a member of Havok you can read my story here. If you like flash fiction in the mystery, sci-fi, wacky, thriller and/or fantasy genres you … More September/October 2025 Writing Update.
A sci-fi flash fiction piece I wrote is publishing today on Havok. It will be free for 24 hours before going behind a paywall, so check it out while you can. (Until 11.59pm Tuesday 11th of November PST in the US, 6.59pm Wednesday 12th of November AEDT for my Australian readers.) What will Therrus do … More Five Minutes To Save The World: Flash Fiction Publishing Today!
Publisher: Self-Published. Release Date: 5th November 2025. (Available now!) Source: An eARC from the author. All opinions are my own honest opinions. I also purchased a physical copy. Category: Christmas, contemporary, fantasy. Stand alone. Synopsis from Goodreads: For Claire Samson, the only way to survive Christmas this year is to escape it. High-achieving Australian medical … More ARC Review: Christmas on the Goblin Express by J.J Fischer.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 