I often sketch or doodle on what ever piece of paper happens to be handy. My muse must like the rhythmic scratching of my pencil because it has helped me get past many a writing block. I thought it would be fun to share some of those sketches with you along with an excerpt or …
Book fairs are like treasure hunts for those of us who love to read; wonderful places where we can discover books we may have never seen otherwise. A chance for us to search out new and interesting authors. Do you remember the book fairs they would have at schools (do they do that anymore? I …
There are very few things that can compare to the feeling you get when you open your kindle to find the story you wrote there looking back at you. I can tell you, however, that holding the physical book in your hands takes that feeling to a whole other level. Lumina and the Goblin King …
For my tenth birthday, my aunt and uncle gave me several interesting books, one of which was A White Horse with Wings by Anthea Davis. Printed in 1968, it is a collection of stories, most of which are retellings of fairy tales and myths. I read them many times through out my childhood. And one …
November 11th might the official release date for Lumina and the Goblin King, but the pre-order is already up on Amazon! You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Lumina-Goblin-King-Cari-Jones-ebook/dp/B08LSQFM86/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Lumina+and+the+Goblin+King&pldnSite=1&qid=1603734039&s=digital-text&sr=1-3 This is my first ebook, and I confess it was more than a little frustrating at times. There may have even been tears and swear words involved on …
So the ebook for Lumina and the Goblin King is finally finished and out the door *finger crossed*. You should see it on all your favorite book buying sites by November 11th. I promise to post links here, so keep an eye out! I will admit getting it ready was a bit stressful, and it …
Things are coming together, and soon Lumina and the Goblin King will be out for all and sundry to read. I can’t wait! No. Really. I can’t wait! So here is an excerpt. Thanks to my editor, Kathy, for suggesting which scene to share with you all. “Lumina slept the day away, not waking till …
My previous posts spoke mostly of goblins, but they are not the only ones you’ll meet in the story of Lumina and the Goblin King. There are also other fairies and elementals that play a part. The four (sometimes five) elements have long played a part in ancient folklore and alchemy, and elementals were often …
It is unwise to steal from goblins… In order to save a dying silver kitten, a kind-hearted sprite makes a desperate decision. A choice that will change her life forever. Because all debts come due eventually… and a debt to the Goblin King is no small thing. Caught up in an age-old enmity, can Lumina …
“All around them the surface of the lake began to shiver. Their boat shied and shifted beneath them, as two pointed ears rose up from the depths. They were soon followed by a pony’s shaggy head, and before long a phooka was standing chest deep in the water beside them. His mane hung lank with …
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