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.
Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: October 7th 2025. Category: YA, contemporary. Source: From author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Synopsis from Goodreads: No phone, no wi-fi, no friends and no options.Expelled from three schools, Joey is sent to the country to live with his aunt. She asks him to … More Review: Last Chance Joey by Meredith Resce. #AussieYAChallenge2025.
I apologise that it has been quiet here on the blog. I had a very hectic July, writing wise, which I will talk about soon. I also had a bad run with the flu in July and August and was sick three times in five weeks. Because I was sick, I fell behind in blogging … More July/August 2025 Writing Update.
Just a quick note to say you can read my flash fiction story ‘Ethel Grieves and the Invisibility Curse’ for free this weekend! Usually behind a paywall, Havok is making all their stories free until 10pm Sunday July 6th Central time (USA). “Ethel Grieves did not do dresses, yet here she was, in a dress. … More Read My Story FREE This Weekend!
June was a quiet reading month for me. I only read four books. Considering I have a tall stack of ARCs to read, that is about to change in July. It was also a quiet blogging month. I did manage to post two reviews: Memoria, book three in the Nightingale Trilogy. Caligo, sequel to the … More June 2025 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
Before MerMay comes to an end, I wanted to share with you this flash fiction mermaid story I wrote. Hope you enjoy! Lyra loved to gaze up at the moon and the stars. A strange pastime for a mermaid, especially a princess, and one she had to keep secret. She liked how the moon made … More Flash Fiction Story: The Rescue.
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