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
End of the Year Last Gaps and Plans For Next Year
So we’re near the end of the year now. It’s been a long year for a lot of us, I know I’m feeling the wear and tear from it. Right now I’m holding onto the fragile hope that next year
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,
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