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Episode Two Hundred and Nine: The Quiche

Beeping from the kitchen caused me to dash in that direction. “The quiche!”

It sat on the counter, though it didn’t look like a quiche. I touched the center with a finger, and it was st...

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Episode Two Hundred and Eight: Maps, and magical bags

The golden line connected the Mole to the upright containers of various maps rolled up. Yet, before I could say anything the Cat stepped closer to me. His tail flickered beside me as he tilted his ...

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Episode Two Hundred and Seven: Library near Nowhere

“Need more books,” chirped Indigo, as she flew around the kitchen in lazy circles.

“I thought Lady Twilight sent you more…” I stirred the eggs frantically in a bowl before ...

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Episode Two Hundred and Six: Reflections

The Cat closed his eyes next to me on the counter, still ignoring his coffee and the cookie.

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Episode Two Hundred and Five: Outcomes

The golden light pulsed from my hand and made me smile as it washed over the room. It felt warm as it sparkled. 

Allisa glowed, but no one else did. Just her. No lines stretching out, no...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Happy Holidays everyone!

I hope no one else caught the head chest cold thing that I did on Thanksgiving. Since then my entire household has gotten sick and we are working through recovery. View Post

Episode Two Hundred and Four: Chain Reactions

“Her hair is like my scales,” chirped Indigo with a giant yawn. “So amazing and strong. Plus her voice. She should do audiobooks.”

We’d watched the movie at least ...

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Episode Two Hundred and Three: Healing Truths

He knew what Indigo was talking about, and this, this I wouldn’t budge on. I needed to know what the Cat had done.

“What does Indigo mean?” I asked, this time a little softer.

The...

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Episode Two Hundred and Two: Good-bye

Before I could say anything, Onyx beat me to it.

“I thought we weren’t leaving until tomorrow…” he said as he set his mug on the counter. “I wasn’t…”

“Sable obviously ...

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Episode Two Hundred and One: Stuck as a Cat

“Stuck as cat.” Her voice wobbled a little as she twisted about in a circle, chasing her tail.

“I bet we can figure this out,” I said, thinking of the lesson Lady Twilight had given o...

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Episode Two Hundred: Campfire Song

Thinking of a life partner brought me some joy, yet my life was already so full of wonderful people. I’d need to really think about it. The shop didn’t give me many options, and I already had s...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Nine: Outside?

Worry weighed down on me through the chit chat while Onyx grilled the meat and served us all around the island.

It felt like I was torn in two different directions, between the conversations ...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Eight: Grilling

Her head moved back and forth as Onyx cleaned the patio.

My insides remained frozen as her words repeated themselves inside my head.

Smells wrong, sick.

I swallowed hard ...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Seven: Family Promises

Onyx relaxed, and he nodded at me. “Promise me you’ll come back, even if it’s just a visit.”

I blinked twice at his sudden tone shift. “I promise, like I said…”

“Good....

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Where did November go? Did someone steal it and stuff it away somewhere? If so, I’d really like it back…

This week I have been doing my last pass on book 2 so I can get it sent to the fin...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Six: My wandering brother

“Does anyone know when he is coming home?” I asked, glancing between the two of them. “I want to talk to him as well.”

Dad shook his head, as he continued to pet Indigo. “Y...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Five: Unpacking

I lifted the Cat off my lap slowly and he stretched out, glaring at me.

It made my father laugh as I left the living room and headed down the short hallway to the front door.

Onyx appro...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed the book. Reviews help spread the word so others can find our wonderful little bookshop. I still cannot believe this book is out in the wild world fo...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Four: Family

“Oh, I’m a little jealous of that,” he said with a chuckle.

My father didn’t add anything as he stood and started looking at the artwork that I hadn’t paid any attention to at all o...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Three: Good Surprises

I spun quickly toward the front door, thankfully not dropping my mug.

Indigo landed near my feet with wide eyes and a flutter of wings. She dove closer to the Cat, who sat in the mid...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-Two: Solstice Gift

I stretched, reaching up to the skylight, when I paused, hands still raised in the air. Soft snoring still filled the room from Indigo, yet sunlight streamed in from above. And not just a li...

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Contracts & Cats is LIVE! A HUGE Thank You to Our Patrons!

The day we've all been working toward is finally here: Contracts & Cats is officially released and available to the world in ebook, audio and paperback! 🎉

Our...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety-One: Popcorn

“I hope she doesn’t burn the popcorn again,” said the Cat. “And that she makes the buttery kind and not the sweet kind.”

I chuckled. “You might want to supervise if you have such ...

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Contracts & Cats, Book 1 of Meow: Magical Emporium of Wares

Welcome to the Magical Emporium of Wares, a bookshop that appears only to those who need to...

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Episode One Hundred and Ninety: Be a cat

Indigo’s claws dug into the wooden table, but it smoothed out almost immediately after.

“Being a cat is dumb,” grumbled Indigo.

The Cat laughed, a deep laugh that filled ...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Glamourous

“Today, we will focus on how to glamour yourselves. This will let you be around non-magical people and remain safe.” Lady Twilight’s eyes focused on Indigo first, then on Aurora. “All of us...

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Whispers from the Writing Nook

It’s in my hands.

I ordered 20 copies and they have arrived. I cannot state how much this means to me without starting to cry. It’s here, it's actually here. And only 9 days until everyon...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Playdate

“Today, you swear…?” asked Indigo with her snout tickling my ear.

“Yes, she said she’d be back today. Which is good, since you slept all night without waking.” 

<...

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Episode One hundred and Eighty-Seven: Lady Sable?

The first time I’d asked Lorestone that question, he hadn’t said he served me or called me a Lady.

A rush of emotion crossed Sapphire’s face as the Lorestone spoke. Longing, sadness, th...

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Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Six: Dragon Soap Opera

Turns out I didn’t have a ton of time to come up with questions for the dragons before they arrived. Lady Twilight knocked on the door, much sooner than expected.

“Betty, can you...

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