December was a great month for me on the short story front. My flash fiction story ‘The Old Dragon’ published on December 11th. It is no longer free, but Havok members can still read it. Seasons of Romantasy: Winter released! It features my short story ‘The Betrothal Ball’. It is available in eBook or paperback … More December 2025 Writing Update.
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.
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.
It’s hard to believe it’s June already! May was another busy month of writing, more about that below. I only managed to read 4 books during May. I am hoping to read more this month as I have a lot of books I need to catch up on. I was pleased with the amount I … More May Update 2025
Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: March 20, 2025. Source: Received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own. Category: YA/Adult, fantasy, short stories. Synopsis from Goodreads: Spring, summer, fall, winter. Every season is a season for romance. This first volume in a collection of short stories will take you on … More Review: Seasons of Romantasy: Spring.
Today I am excited to bring you an excerpt from the mermaid themed short story collection ‘Saltwater Souls.’ The excerpt is from ‘The Lightkeeper’ the first story in the collection. The eBook of Saltwater Souls is currently on sale in the US for .99 and $1.55 in AU so now is the perfect opportunity to … More Excerpt: The Lightkeeper By Hannah Carter.
Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing. Release Date: March 28th, 2025. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. Category: YA/ Anthology. Blurb: In realms of new tales and ancient legends, dragons take flight in this collection of stories filled with courage, heroism, and sacrifice in the dark unknown. Whether fighting foes on a battlefield or … More ARC Review: Amidst Fury and Valor
It’s release day! Seasons of Romantasy: Spring is now available! This is the first volume of the Season of Romantasy anthologies from Quill and Flame and Literary Pearl Editing. If you love sweet romantasy stories this is one not to be missed! Blurb:Spring, summer, fall, winter.Every season is a season for romance. This first volume in a … More Happy Release Day! Seasons of Romantasy: Spring.
I am so excited to be part of the cover reveal for this up coming anthology from Twenty Hills! This is a very special anthology. It is put together by Anne J. Hill and Moriah Chavis to raise money and bring joy to Ephraim, son of writer Brooke J. Kratz. He is battling his own … More Cover Reveal: Amidst Fury And Valor.
The end of 2024 went by so fast and I can hardly believe we are 15 days into 2025 already! 2024 was a tough year. It was a year of change and rebuilding. It was also an emotionally and mentally challenging year. There were some failures, but also some wins. Blogging: I wanted to get … More 2024 End of Year Wrap Up!
Rochelle L. Sharpe 