Ever wish you could ask characters of a story some questions? Find out the HOWs, WHATs, and WHYs that inspire and motivate them? Well, thanks to Lucienne Diver… we have that chance with Hostill from THE SHADOW GIRLS. Interview with The Boy Who Would be King The boy I’m introduced to as the one from … More Friday Author [Character] Chat with Lucienne Diver [& Hostill]
Today I get to shine a spotlight on an author who is ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC!! Darin Kennedy is new to the Coastal Magic Convention author family, In his feature today – he’s giving us an overview of the musicality in his stories. (Spoiler alert: it’s SUPER cool!!) Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Darin Kennedy
Today is the first of my Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author Spotlight posts!! I love getting to share some fun things about the authors who’ll be attending #CMCon26, and the stories they write. We’re getting a sneak peek into the world of Sabine Barclay‘s brand new (TODAY) mafia story, CARTEL VIPER. 10 Things To Know … More Top Ten Tuesday with Celeste/Sabine Barclay
Kait Ballenger has been part of the Coastal Magic Convention author family for many years, Today – we get a peek into the musical inspiration for her brand new, upcoming series… starting with ORIGINAL SINNER!!! Words & Music with Kait Ballenger I’m one of those rare writers who loves to work in total silence, but … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Kait Ballenger
One of my very favorite people released a brand new book in a brand new (to him) genre, and I’m SO EXCITED to help celebrate!! Eric R Asher has established his work in urban fantasy and steampunk — and is stepping into the world of cozy fantasy! The Theme Park At The End Of The … More Top Ten Tuesday with Eric R Asher
We love chances to get to know authors better here… and when we can shine a spotlight on a Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author at the same time? BONUS!!! Huge thanks to Kevin A Davis for taking a few minutes to share some tidbits about himself, AND a few of his characters!! Be sure to … More Top Ten Tuesday with Kevin A Davis
I love when our Words & Music Monday posts can do a mashup with our Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author Spotlights! Today we’re getting a sneak peek at the musical inspiration for a new-to-us Romantasy author in 2025, Charli Rahe!! Music plays such an important part in my writing! I typically choose a “theme song” … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Charli Rahe
I’m so excited to welcome Dahlia Rose to Funk-N-Fiction today to talk about the music that inspires her writing! Dahlia will also be returning to Coastal Magic Convention in February — so today’s Words & Music Monday is doubling as her Featured Author Spotlight! Who could think that [Coastal Magic] is only seven months away!So … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Dahlia Rose
One of my favorite things about running a book blog AND a book convention is when the two make awesome mash-up posts! Today we get to celebrate a New Release with Raquel V Reyes, and get to know a bit more about her and Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal with a #CMCon24 Featured Author Spotlight Q&A … More Coastal Magic Featured Author Spotlight & New Release Q&A with Raquel V Reyes
National Life Writing Month may be unfamiliar to many of us, but it’s a time dedicated to writing and recognizing stories that include an author’s own personal and family experiences. It’s a fantastic time to honor family stories in a new way — by incorporating it into a new story, that reaches a whole new … More Celebrating National Life Writing Month with Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author Tif Marcelo
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