Review: The Heart of the King by J.J. Fischer.
March 17, 2026
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A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Twelve.
March 9, 2026
The dragon merchant is no longer in the middle of the market. I find him parked by the last stalls, the crowd around him gone. I peer into the cart. There is only one dragon left, and two eggs. The dragon is cute. No bigger than a kitten, with sparkling purple scales and two little … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Twelve.
February 2026 Writing Update.
March 5, 2026
This is going to be a shorter update than usual. The beginning of February was hard with my Father-in-law’s funeral. I decided it was best to slow down for February as I grieved his loss, so I didn’t work on as many things as I normally would, which was what I needed. Short Stories: Novels: … More February 2026 Writing Update.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Eleven.
March 3, 2026
Chapter Eleven: A Trip To The Market. After breakfast the next morning, Ashlyn and I decide to go to the outdoor market beyond the next village. We need to buy a gift for Lyndaria and Hemlin for their wedding, and Christmas gifts for the others. The outdoor market is closer to the woods and the … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Eleven.
January 2026 Writing Update.
February 13, 2026
January was a hard month for me. My father-in-law lost his battle with cancer at the end of the month. He declined fairly rapidly after Christmas, and even though it was expected, it was hard to say goodbye. Although it was difficult with the passing of my father-in-law, writing has been a solace to help … More January 2026 Writing Update.
2026 Reading Goals.
January 17, 2026
It’s a new year which means it is time to set a new reading goal! Last year I aimed to read 75 books and ended up reading 78. I was hoping to read more books that I owned last year, but didn’t end up reading as many as I wanted, borrowing them from the library … More 2026 Reading Goals.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Seven.
January 2, 2026
Chapter Seven: An elf, a baker and a suit maker. Olen pulls the sleigh up outside of a stone building. It has two large windows beside a wooden door painted a dark grey. Above it, a small sign reads ‘Suit Maker. Men’s fine tailoring by Fredson S. Threader’. Well, if that’s not a suitable last … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Seven.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Six.
December 31, 2025
Chapter Six: The Pieman. Hemlin is a man in love. I can tell by the way he looks at Lyndaria. The way he smiles the moment he sees her. The way his eyes glisten. He isn’t tall and intimidating like I imagined he would be, but stocky, the top of his head coming to Lyndaria’s … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Six.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Four.
December 26, 2025
Chapter Four: An annoying little elf. We aren’t in the bush anymore, the Aussie gums and paperbarks long gone. A forest you would see in a fairytale surrounds us, snow covering the ground and trees. It’s not as cold as I expect. The sun is shining, and there is no wind. Ashlyn lets go … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Four.
Review: Fantastical Summer. A Vella Karman Anthology.
December 21, 2025
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.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 