Spring Things
Writing News and Updates
Spring has arrived at my house! There are dandelions blanketing the yard, birds building nests, bees and wasps zipping about—and sugar ants already trying to invade my kitchen. (Yes, I’ve launched a counterattack.)
So with all this life and activity around me, it seems a fitting time to update you on some exciting author news!
More Havok
I submitted two new flash fiction stories to Havok Publishing at the end of 2025, and I am happy to share that they were both accepted!
The first story, “The Sapphire Secret,” will be published sometime in May—Havok’s “Prismatic” month where all the tales featured will be color-centric. As I’m sure you can guess from my story’s title, you’ll find a fair bit of blue in this upcoming fantasy tale.
And the second accepted story, well—it’ll be a while yet before it’s officially published. But here’s a little graphic to pique your interest until it’s time to share more details.
As for what I’ve been writing lately, I recently completed another flash fiction tale featuring an old, glory-hungry dragon and a plucky, book-loving princess. It was inspired by an image I saw for a writing contest back in the fall of 2024, so it feels good to finally have it written and ready to find a home!
A (Second) Podcast Episode
Remember how four of my Havok fairy tales were featured last spring on Finding Fantasy Reads? Well, podcast host Karyne Norton reached out to me in January requesting to feature another of my publications. I said yes!
“The Phantom”—a historical fantasy with a twist on pirate lore—was originally published in the Sailing Magic anthology almost two years ago. I’m thankful the Lord surprised me with this opportunity to share it with a new audience. If you think you’d enjoy a short story with mysterious storms at sea, a ghostly ship, and a young woman with a broken past (and a mark to prove it), you can hear the tale Tuesday, April 28th on Finding Fantasy Reads.
Coming Soon to the Newsletter
It’s been a while since I’ve published an author Q&A, which makes me super excited to announce that an interview with YA romantasy author, Sheri Yutzy, will be ready for you to read in early April! It’s also been far too long since I last shared a free story (“White Orchids”) exclusively with newsletter subscribers. I plan to remedy that soon. 😊
Holly
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Congratulations on TWO acceptances! That's awesome!! 😄
So many exciting updates, friend! Can’t wait!!!