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A proper afternoon tea ☕️ and scone break is in or

A proper afternoon tea ☕️ and scone break is in order when one is in the midst of editing a book. I discovered this beautiful shop called @brownsenglishtoffee in Glendora, CA down the street and I will surely return.

My son and I had the chocolate chip scone (he highly recommends) and the lavender lemon scone which was divine! 🪻🍋 I got the Earl Gray tea latte and my son got a cup of milk 🥛 they have a lovely array of tea choices (and coffee if you’re into that 😉), toffee, scones, and I heard they are working on tea sandwiches 🥪

Treat yourself to a delicious outing at this local gem if you’re in the area!

Let me know… what’s your favorite tea and or scone? 🫖👇

What an amazing day at @judgingbythecoverbooks in

What an amazing day at @judgingbythecoverbooks in the sweet, cozy town of San Dimas. 📚

I loved meeting fellow local authors, vendors, and connecting with readers. Thank you to all my friends and family for coming out. 💛I feel so loved by you!

And to all the new readers that picked up a copy, thank you 🙏🏻💕 I pray Inkbound Inheritance helps you feel seen and is a balm to your soul. Until next time!

#inkboundinheritance #yafantasyauthor #localbookstore #sandimas #shoplocal

This weekend I’m excited to participate in a Local

This weekend I’m excited to participate in a Local Author & Vendor Market in San Dimas at @judgingbythecoverbooks bookstore! 📚

I’ll be there with other local authors, vendors, and creatives from 11-1pm this Saturday July 18th! ☀️

I’ll be selling copies of Inkbound Inheritence 📘(paperback & hardback) and have bookmarks to give you. Come stop by, meet some local creatives, and support a local bookstore. Who will I see there? 😊

#authorsofinstagram #localbookstore #yafantasybooks #yafantasyauthor #supportlocal

Some of my favorite reads of 2025 ✨📚 I’m excited

Some of my favorite reads of 2025 ✨📚

I’m excited to share a handful of stories that stayed with me long after I turned the final page.

I read 29 books in 2025—lots of fantasy, a few rom-coms, one science fiction pick I loved (keep reading 👀), and a couple of historical fiction titles. I definitely lean fantasy (no surprise there). It’s my true love.

📖 The Last Bookshop in London A historical fiction novel set in 1939, following Grace as she moves to London and finds work in a dusty old bookshop during WWII. What begins as a simple job becomes a place of refuge and connection during unimaginable hardship. A beautiful story about resilience, found family, and the quiet power of books.

🧚 Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies Whimsical, slow-burn fantasy told through a professor’s journal as she studies fairy folklore. So charming and imaginative.

🗝️The Betrayal of Eden A dark fantasy, gender-swapped Count of Monte Cristo retelling that explores revenge, class, and ambition in a magical world. Eden’s journey pulled me in completely—I cared deeply about her and couldn’t stop reading. Rich worldbuilding and thoughtful themes. Book one in a series.

🏺What the River Knows & Where the Library Hides This historical fantasy duology completely blew me away. Compelling characters, a richly rendered Egypt, nonstop momentum, and twists I didn’t see coming. I devoured these books and immediately wanted to reread them. Think Indiana Jones meets The Mummy… plus magic. Please read these.

🎮 Ready Player One
I don’t read much science fiction, but this was a book club pick—and I’m so glad it was. The worldbuilding, layered plot, and character arcs hooked me fast. I loved this far more than I expected.

🧚On Wings of Ash and Dust The first book in a YA epic fantasy series with fae clans, deadly trials, memorable characters, and immersive worldbuilding. Not tropey, immersive, and eager for book two.

What were some of your favorite reads this year? Any recommendations you think I’d love? 
Tell me in the comments 📖✨👇

Here we are — 2026. The beginning of something new

Here we are — 2026. The beginning of something new. ✨

It’s been a little while since I’ve been on social media. I took a much needed mental reset over the holidays, choosing to be intentional with family time, especially as my son grows and steps into his toddler years. I wanted to soak up every precious moment. Time with family was refreshing and soul filling…and I even made my first ever Christmas dinner for my husband’s family.

Let’s just say my appreciation for homemade holiday meals has grown exponentially. 🙏🏻

Now for a little update…some of you may have seen on my stories…

I’ve officially started Book 2 of The Inkbound Chronicles ✨
(Title reveal coming soon!)

If I’m honest, I was afraid to begin. Afraid I wouldn’t find my way back to Domhania or into the characters.

Afraid I had poured all my creativity into Inkbound Inheritance and had nothing left to give. But I’m happy to say — the well is not dry.

The story is alive, and I have so many exciting ideas ahead.

I began drafting on January 2nd and have written almost every day since.

My big, slightly terrifying goal is to finish an 80k word manuscript by March 31st.

And so far…we’re on track. 🤍

I’ve committed to writing nearly every day this quarter (with just a few travel days), and any words written on the road will be a bonus. Sharing this goal felt scary. I worried about failing publicly or disappointing you.

But then I thought about how many dreams stay hidden because they feel too big, too fragile, or too risky.

So I’m sharing this with you in case you need permission to try. To do it afraid. To take one small step toward the thing that’s been tugging at your heart.

If I can do this, you can do your thing too. Let’s step into this new chapter together, say yes, and believe in ourselves. I believe in you!

And even if I don’t hit this goal exactly on time, progress is still progress. I can adjust. I can pivot. And that’s okay.

Life rarely goes exactly as planned, but we can keep going. We can do hard things. We can rise again.

Here’s to our dreams.

Here’s to giving them room to grow.

Welcome to 2026 — let’s get after it ✨

🎙️I recently had the incredible opportunity to tal

🎙️I recently had the incredible opportunity to talk about grief, courage, and indie publishing on Danielle’s @daniellesmithtv beautiful podcast, @hopecomestovisit Hope Comes to Visit.
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Chatting with Danielle was an absolute joy. She leads with so much gentleness and wisdom. If you haven’t listened to her podcast before, I can’t recommend it enough. Her heartfelt conversations and stories of hope left me encouraged and I think they will do the same for you.
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✨ You can listen on your favorite podcast app and YouTube by searching Hope Comes to Visit.

🔗Link also in bio.
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If you tune in, I’d love to hear what you think! 💛

💚 Appreciation Post 💚 As I reflect on Inkbound In

💚 Appreciation Post 💚

As I reflect on Inkbound Inheritance’s launch into the world, my mind keeps returning to the book launch party. A magical night filled with love, support, delicious food, and the kindest people.

Watching it come together was a beautiful symphony of creativity and care. I’m blessed to be surrounded by people with amazing talents, and I want to take a moment to highlight and thank them.

🌿 To my mom and sisters, thank you for your work on decorations and setup. My mom made the tree branch book stand for my signing table. It took my breath away!

💐 Elissa and Esmie, thank you for your help with decorations, coordination, and setup. Your belief in me means more than I can say.

🥪 Aunt Andrea, your sandwiches were a delicious hit!
 🧺 Aunt Jean, thank you for helping with take down at the end of the night.

🍰 Tracy and Taryn, your desserts were incredible. The way they tied into the book brought the story to life in the sweetest way.

🎥 Evan at @tandemfilmco, thank you for capturing the night so beautifully so I can relive it again and again.

📢 Nathan, my publicist, thank you for guiding and supporting me as Inkbound Inheritance made its way into the world.

📚 Abby & Ashley and my sisters, thank you for taking shifts at the book table!

🏠 Reasons to Believe, my former workplace—thank you for letting me host the event in your space. It felt so special to celebrate this full-circle moment.

👶 To my in-laws Tim & Debbie, thank you for caring for our sweet boy that evening and tucking him in so lovingly.

And finally, to my husband, who is always by my side, thank you for encouraging me to chase this dream and helping me flourish. I love you. 💚

To everyone who attended—thank you for your love, your encouragement, and for believing in this story. Seeing your faces in the crowd meant the world to me.

Thank you for paving the way for Inkbound Inheritance. My prayer is that it brings hope to anyone walking through grief, and reminds them they are not alone. 🤍

From idea to publication ✨ As we enter into a se

From idea to publication ✨

As we enter into a season of Thanksgiving and holidays, I’m calling it my Magic & Gratitide season 🙏🏻

I’m thinking back over the past five years and how far Inkbound has come from idea, to rough draft, edits, website, launch party, publication, to bookstore events. I’m in awe and incredibly grateful to you all. 💚

If you have a passion in your heart, keep going! If I can do it, so can you. So, what’s your passion project? 💫

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