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November - 2025
Writing
November saw the end of my first round of edits for Nature's Design book two. It was messy, I changed a lot. There was a ton of developmental edits, HUGE chunks of writings were cut, scenes discarded like leftovers, characters found a new hunger for their stories! But...it's better now!
I'll be going through a gentler edit in the last part of the year, making sure the plot makes sense and *things* are revealed as they should be, after the huge re-write.
I've booked my editor for January! Yes, even editors need editors...I've booked my cover designer for March too! So...though I've already hinted at a spring release of Nature's Design book two, an actual DATE will be revealed early next year!
In other news, I've been busy writing a festive short story for the fantasy bookish festival I'll be attending August 2027!
All attending authors had the opportunity to drop their characters into the world of Croeselfen, on the night of Yuletide, in a tavern!
You'll be able to read these short stories very very soon!
Did I mention tickets for the festival will be announced early next year?! Not to worry, I'll make sure to post about it so no one misses out!
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Editing
I've missed editing! Though I've taken the last months of 2025 to focus on writing, there's been something missing...and that's helping other indie authors!
If you've seen my insta, you'll know I've managed to open even more slots for the beginning of 2026! If you're thinking of booking in, I'd suggest messaging soon, there are only a few slots left!
I can't wait to read your delectable stories!
January kicks off with Claire Twy and her bird-inspired fantasy spy novel! How cool does that sound?
I'll be able to tell you a little more about it in 2026, but for now, just know it's FUN!
Reading
The beginning of November saw me needing a palate cleanser, and I found that in Best Hex Ever. It was predictable and squishy like a toasted marshmallow, but that's not a bad thing! It was exactly what I needed and I had so much fun reading it. Best Hex Ever was...at a loss for a better word...CUTE!
Yes, I'm still reading Kingdom of Ash! I'm about 40% through and I WILL be finishing it before the year is up...but I'm afraid. I can feel it all coming to an end, the foreshadowing of conclusions is a little much for me. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to have my heart broken, yet, a book that breaks my heart is my fave so... onward we read!
By the next newsletter, you'll be able to hear all about how I'm a broken woman now, and that nothing will be the same ever again! (Too much? Maybe just read the book, Sarah!)
October - 2025
How's writing going?
I've been deep in the editing trenches for Nature's Design Book 2!
It's coming along nicely and I'd say I've happily made my way through three-quarters of the story...though, did I mention I'd forgotten about a character?
Whoops!
Not to worry, I've been back through and added this pivotal character in - crisis averted!
For funsies? I've started writing a horror story that I'll be sharing with my writing group at the end of the month.
We're all writing our take on twisted fairytale stories and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!
I'll be adding this to my website at the end of the month for you perusal!
How about editing?
September was the month I sat down and edited L.Q Lark's fantasy book, Forged In Stardust.
This fantastical manuscript is the second installment after World Of Ruin, a book a thoroughly enjoyed!
The world building is spectacular and the character relationships are complex and 'ship' worthy!
I'd highly recommend catching up with this series if you haven't already, it's definitely one of those worlds that readers are desperate to find themselves lost within!
October sees the return of author Hollie Rogers, as I begin edits on her fantasy series. I had the pleasure of working with her on The Hunter's Heart, which is available for purchase now!
You won't want to let this author pass you by if you like a little heartbreak with your fantasy, or if you like to follow the main character through deep and mystical forests!
I've been chatting with Hollie regarding her new manuscript, Queen Of Ashes, and I can't wait to get stuck into the feral feisty female's story!
What've you been reading?
I've been slowly (very slowly) working my way through the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Very early on, I realised Aelin was going to become one of, if not my all time, favorite main character!
After finishing my tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn, which was a wild ride and took me many many...many months to reach the end, I've begun my Kingdom of Ash journey. Though I'm only 13% of the way through, I've already had a little cry.
I think this book might be the one to break me.
I'll keep you updated!
I've also been reading (and finished) Seventh Circle by L.P Brooks, an indie author who deserves all the praise! From chapter one, I could quickly see how much thought, effort, and love had been weaved throughout the story. Her writing flows beautifully and it didn't take long before intrigue and wonder set in!
If you love your fantasy imbued with elemental magic, royal secrets, and an FMC finding her way, you can purchase this magical book now!