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.
Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing. Release Date: September 16th, 2025. Source: From publisher. All opinions are my own. Category: YA, historical, mystery, paranormal. Synopsis from Goodreads: She can see ghosts, but can she catch a killer? Stornshire, England – 1890 Leighanna Pauley barely escaped consumption. Now, she’s claimed by both Life and Death. Fascinated by justice … More ARC Review: The Curious Case of the Midnight Specter by Moriah Chavis.
Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: 12th August, 2025. Category: Contemporary YA, Christian. Source: ARC gifted from the author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: Riley Anderson swears she will never fall in love with Sammy Hong.After all, every girl on earth already has. But when Sam shows up … More Review: Riley + Sam by Ashley Schaller.
Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: July 29th, 2025. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: YA Fantasy/Portal Fantasy. Series: The Flameheart Chronicles book one. Synopsis from Goodreads: Out of the pages, he comes. Into the pages, she must go. Seventeen-year-old Lia Corvine supports her … More ARC Review: Flameheart by Dalton Bequette and Emily Bequette.
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.
Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: July 15th, 2025. Source: Free copy from author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: Contemporary, YA. Synopsis: Six teens, fifty million dollars, two A.I programs, and a whole lot of lies to cover it up. Imagine being one of six high school students who … More Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.
Just a quick note to tell you that my fantasy flash fiction story publishes today! You can read ‘Ethel Grieves and the Invisibility Curse’ for free today only. I had to write a story based on the Ethel Grieves character. See what happens to her when she is forced to attend a ball. If there … More My Flash Fiction Story Publishes Today!
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.
I am excited to be part of the cover reveal for Kayla E. Green’s new novel The Goodness of Unicorns. I love the colour, and I can’t wait to find out where the door leads. About: Rowan Tritonia has one desire: for life to be like it was before her sister Blythe became sick. With … More Cover Reveal: The Goodness of Unicorns by Kayla E. Green.
Another month has come and gone! I wasn’t quite ready for February to end as I have a few things due in March. I did accomplish a few things I wanted to though, so lets dive in! On the blog: My goal was to post 8 times – twice a week. Thanks to some cover … More February 2025 wrap-Up!
Rochelle L. Sharpe 