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...
2026-01-06 15:00:05 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2026-01-02 15:00:10 +0000 UTC
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“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 ...
2025-12-30 15:00:08 +0000 UTC
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The Cat closed his eyes next to me on the counter, still ignoring his coffee and the cookie.
I wasn’t sure if I should interrupt the conversation or not. All focus in the shop was on it.
2025-12-26 15:00:19 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-12-23 15:00:16 +0000 UTC
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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.
2025-12-21 18:17:36 +0000 UTC
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“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 ...
2025-12-19 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-12-16 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2025-12-12 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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“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...
2025-12-09 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-12-05 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2025-12-02 15:00:05 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2025-11-28 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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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....
2025-11-25 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-11-23 18:00:09 +0000 UTC
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“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...
2025-11-21 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-11-18 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-11-16 18:00:08 +0000 UTC
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“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...
2025-11-14 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-11-11 15:00:07 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-11-07 15:00:07 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-11-04 17:00:13 +0000 UTC
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“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 ...
2025-11-04 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to the Magical Emporium of Wares, a bookshop that appears only to those who need to...
2025-11-03 23:02:09 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2025-10-31 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“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...
2025-10-28 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-10-26 17:14:01 +0000 UTC
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“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.”
<...
2025-10-24 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-10-21 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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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...
2025-10-17 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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