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A Cinderella Series: The Fairy Godmother

Dive into the origins and allure of Cinderella’s fairy godmother in today’s final post in the series!

Mission Accomplished: A Painless Book Launch

A deep and honest look at how I deal with book launches, and how I made my latest launch virtually pain-free.

A Cinderella Series: Pumpkins

Why should Cinderella’s carriage come from a pumpkin, of all things? And how has it become such an enduring image?

Cinders to Dust is Here!

Book blurb and links for new release Cinders to Dust, fifth in the cozy retold fairy-tale series The Alchemical Tales!

A Cinderella Series: Midnight

Why does Cinderella’s time at the ball have to end at midnight, and what might it have to do with the witching hour?

Beauty Book Club

An example of “author takeover” graphics for a recent Facebook event discussing cozy mystery novel Beauty and the Alchemist!

A Cinderella Series: The Mask

Whether it’s a foolproof costume or a straight-up mask, Cinderella’s identity is hidden at the ball. What is up with that?

Having Fun with Cover Reveals

One indie author shares her method–with examples–of revealing a cover in a fun, (mostly) stress-free process.

A Cinderella Series: The Glass Slipper

A fun, brief look at the possible symbolism and deeper spiritual meaning behind Cinderella’s famous glass slipper.

Less Is More

A candid post about work-life balance and why sometimes it’s important to take time off.

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