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When it comes to magic, secrets rule. For Mia and Derek, those secrets will destroy them.
Derek never meant to hide his powers. But after seventeen years of lies, he can’t tell Mia now. Even when the woman with red eyes tries to kill him.
Mia has secrets too. Her terrifying stalker and the glowing knife frighten her, but the new boy in school—one who knows too much about magic—pushes her to her limit.
They should rely on each other, as they always have, but with so many secrets, is there any trust left? The twins are spiraling down dark paths that might break them apart forever if their secrets haven’t already.


HAPPY PRIDE FROM MIA AND XUE!!!
Nothing like my two idiot lesbians to make my day a little brighter, and @chikasaurus_art captured their joy and love so much.
Mia’s journey of self acceptance and understanding of her sexuality is such an important theme in the Dreams and Secrets Series, and it mirrors my own confused and complicated relationship with myself. She finds peace and happiness when she accepts this part of herself and Xue is there for the ride. This is one of my favorite ships and I will go down with it.
The world is complicated right now. But I hope all of my fellow queer folks, however you identify, are able to find a little bit of joy this pride. Love is love, and you are beautiful my friends!
(Mia and Xue are standing in front of a sculpture from Denver’s 2024 Pride festival. The sculpture is by Lonnie Hanzon and Terry Koepsel Hanzon.)
Nothing like my two idiot lesbians to make my day a little brighter, and @chikasaurus_art captured their joy and love so much.
Mia’s journey of self acceptance and understanding of her sexuality is such an important theme in the Dreams and Secrets Series, and it mirrors my own confused and complicated relationship with myself. She finds peace and happiness when she accepts this part of herself and Xue is there for the ride. This is one of my favorite ships and I will go down with it.
The world is complicated right now. But I hope all of my fellow queer folks, however you identify, are able to find a little bit of joy this pride. Love is love, and you are beautiful my friends!
(Mia and Xue are standing in front of a sculpture from Denver’s 2024 Pride festival. The sculpture is by Lonnie Hanzon and Terry Koepsel Hanzon.)


I FINALLY DID IT!
It’s taken some time, but I’ve finally gone wide distribution for the Dreams and Secrets Series!
All five books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Indigo/Chapters, Indiebound, Apple Books, and so many more places! Some sites are ebook only, some also have the paperback version! The links in my linktree are being consistently updated.
Check out the series today!
#yafiction #contemporaryfantasy #dreamsandsecrets #kobo
It’s taken some time, but I’ve finally gone wide distribution for the Dreams and Secrets Series!
All five books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Indigo/Chapters, Indiebound, Apple Books, and so many more places! Some sites are ebook only, some also have the paperback version! The links in my linktree are being consistently updated.
Check out the series today!
#yafiction #contemporaryfantasy #dreamsandsecrets #kobo


There have been many books that I have been excited for in my life. Very few top this.
Keilani and I met when we were in seventh grade, we were in a couple of the same classes and the same homeroom. It was our first year in junior high, and we were awkward almost teenagers, both youngest siblings, both giant nerds.
That’s right. I’m a nerd. No shame.
Back then, I was even more insecure than I am now and I didn’t see a point in finishing anything writing wise because I didn’t think I could. But when I met Keilani, she was just so into having fun with writing that it gave me confidence. We obsessed over anime together, I tried to be an artist like her and failed, and we wrote fanfiction together. She wrote her hilarious Kirby fanfiction and I wrote my depressing Gakuen Alice fanfiction. I was always jealous of her ability to craft a fun and beautiful story. She made it look so easy, and I aspired to be like her. I don’t think would be the author I am today without knowing her.
I have been hoping that she would publish one of her books at some point. Even though we’ve bounced in and out of each other’s lives because of distance and school, we have always managed to remain friends. Getting this book in the mail today has made this entire year so much better. I can’t wait to read it.
Keilani, I love you so much, and I cannot be prouder and happier. I’m so excited for this and all your future books 💜
Everyone, go check out @keilanimcconnell48 and join me in reading Journeys of PearlHeart!
Keilani and I met when we were in seventh grade, we were in a couple of the same classes and the same homeroom. It was our first year in junior high, and we were awkward almost teenagers, both youngest siblings, both giant nerds.
That’s right. I’m a nerd. No shame.
Back then, I was even more insecure than I am now and I didn’t see a point in finishing anything writing wise because I didn’t think I could. But when I met Keilani, she was just so into having fun with writing that it gave me confidence. We obsessed over anime together, I tried to be an artist like her and failed, and we wrote fanfiction together. She wrote her hilarious Kirby fanfiction and I wrote my depressing Gakuen Alice fanfiction. I was always jealous of her ability to craft a fun and beautiful story. She made it look so easy, and I aspired to be like her. I don’t think would be the author I am today without knowing her.
I have been hoping that she would publish one of her books at some point. Even though we’ve bounced in and out of each other’s lives because of distance and school, we have always managed to remain friends. Getting this book in the mail today has made this entire year so much better. I can’t wait to read it.
Keilani, I love you so much, and I cannot be prouder and happier. I’m so excited for this and all your future books 💜
Everyone, go check out @keilanimcconnell48 and join me in reading Journeys of PearlHeart!


One week until THE RISEN QUEEN releases.
This is book 5 of the Dreams and Secrets Series, as well as the final book in the series. Writing it was painful, but also freeing in so many ways and I’m so thrilled to be sharing it with you (again).
If you haven’t already, pre order the kindle edition! If you want to get into the series, book 1, LOTUS IN THE MOUNTAIN is available on Amazon as a paperback, ebook, and on Kindle Unlimited, as are the following books.
Go ahead and check out the series that ruled my life for over a decade! It’ll be worth your time.
Series Synopsis:
When four teens living in a small town in Colorado accidentally unseal an immortal queen, they’re caught up in a war a million years in the making. All they want is to be safe, but their secrets, their dreams, and their magic seem to ruin any hope of happiness. If they can’t work together, then the shadow in their lives wins. But if they can’t, they might just find the peace they seek.
The final book in the series is out January 30th! Check out the first four books now!
#ya #newadultfantasy #contemporary #fantasy #series
This is book 5 of the Dreams and Secrets Series, as well as the final book in the series. Writing it was painful, but also freeing in so many ways and I’m so thrilled to be sharing it with you (again).
If you haven’t already, pre order the kindle edition! If you want to get into the series, book 1, LOTUS IN THE MOUNTAIN is available on Amazon as a paperback, ebook, and on Kindle Unlimited, as are the following books.
Go ahead and check out the series that ruled my life for over a decade! It’ll be worth your time.
Series Synopsis:
When four teens living in a small town in Colorado accidentally unseal an immortal queen, they’re caught up in a war a million years in the making. All they want is to be safe, but their secrets, their dreams, and their magic seem to ruin any hope of happiness. If they can’t work together, then the shadow in their lives wins. But if they can’t, they might just find the peace they seek.
The final book in the series is out January 30th! Check out the first four books now!
#ya #newadultfantasy #contemporary #fantasy #series


Not supposed to be using my arm, but it’s the times I’m not allowed to write that all I want to do IS write.
I have a very unhappy critique partner right now 😂
#amwriting #whereisthespice #romance
I have a very unhappy critique partner right now 😂
#amwriting #whereisthespice #romance


Somehow today has arrived! It’s been a rough month of pain and complications, but it’s here! THE CHILDREN OF DEATH edition two has arrived.
Dive into the history of the Iravata with a tale spanning millions of years, and experience the fallout of the decisions the teens made in AN IMMINENT DREAM. Everything is about to get even more complicated.
Blurb:
It all started when he asked Death to make him immortal.
Death was lonely.
And so he made a friend. Then another. And another. And another. And his friends lived happily. But like all living things, they must die.
And he must reap them.
So, he was lonely.
Until the day, many millennia having passed, a man suggested that there is another way. A way with immortals. With friends who will never die. But no one could have predicted the consequences of one immortal man.
And no one could have guessed the consequences when the Children of Death rebelled against their father.
#YA #contemporary #fantasy #book3 #dreamsandsecretsseries
Dive into the history of the Iravata with a tale spanning millions of years, and experience the fallout of the decisions the teens made in AN IMMINENT DREAM. Everything is about to get even more complicated.
Blurb:
It all started when he asked Death to make him immortal.
Death was lonely.
And so he made a friend. Then another. And another. And another. And his friends lived happily. But like all living things, they must die.
And he must reap them.
So, he was lonely.
Until the day, many millennia having passed, a man suggested that there is another way. A way with immortals. With friends who will never die. But no one could have predicted the consequences of one immortal man.
And no one could have guessed the consequences when the Children of Death rebelled against their father.
#YA #contemporary #fantasy #book3 #dreamsandsecretsseries
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