Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026, and for the sake of so many, I hope it’s better than last year. It’s been a struggle, I will admit. So much happened this past year that I don’t want to revisit, so
January Update
Interviewing Maisy
I’m interviewing my character, Maisy Tripwater today. She lives in Midnight Point, one of my Shadow Towns. Yasmine: So, Maisy, how did it feel when you realized you needed to move back home to Midnight Point? Maisy: I wasn’t sure what to
Why I Write Urban Fantasy
When I was little, all I wanted to do was to grow up and be a science fiction/fantasy writer. I started learning to read when I was three, and by the time first grade came along, I was devouring books.
The Shadow Towns World
When I first began writing paranormal women’s fiction, I wasn’t sure whether I would enjoy it, or how well it would do. Much to my surprise, it became my favorite genre alongside my urban fantasy. And now, I have written
Why I Love Writing Urban Fantasy
So, yesterday I finished editing the novella for Ice Magic, and will write most of A Dream of Snow novella this week, and finish it by next week. I’m planning on moving the release dates to October 15 for Ice Magic,
Not Your Decision
I am just venting folks–sometimes you have to draw boundaries. /begin rant A note: How I market my books, and whether I offer them wide or via KU, is officially my decision, and it’s made with the decision on what is best for my family
Writing Wednesday
Dawn asks: Do you come up with the hook first, or do you create characters first and then dig through until you find a hook? Answer: I always meet my characters first. I never consciously ‘create’ a character–my subconscious does
Writing Wednesday
Melissa asks: How do you keep so many different storylines going at the same time in your head? You absolutely amaze me with your brilliance! I love the incredible detail and cross series references in many stories. Answer: I’m just
Writing Wednesday
Question: Ok. Please don’t be annoyed with me, but……..what are the chances that we’ll get to “see” Angel and Raven’s………..”growth?” I was honestly hoping for more Raven books and an Angel series Answer: I’m not annoyed–I’m glad you love the
Writing Wednesday
Melissa asks: I’m intrigued by The Crow Man from Whisper Hollow. How did you come up with the description for him? I really couldn’t find anything about him online. Answer: You won’t, because I made him up. He’s a creation