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Hello and welcome to my world of dark fairies, Gothic castles, and heartbreaking romance.

As a young reader, my mother’s collection of Gothic thrillers captivated me, and authors like Victoria Holt, Mary Steward, and Phyllis A Whitney became my muses.

I’ve been writing for nearly 40 years, but have yet to create a world that captured me as much as the one in my latest series, Curses and Starlight. The characters, the setting, and the magic have me spellbound…and I hope you’ll feel the same way.

I’m a retired teacher who loves small town life, prowling bookstores and libraries, and playing with my three energetic dogs. I enjoy a good cup of tea (or coffee!), jazz music, and the occasional snowstorm.

Thank you for stopping by!

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“Graves came closer to me and gazed at the swirling dancers. “The women in there are pretty,” he said. He was right. I was no prize. Then he leaned in, whispering into my ear. “But you? You are resplendent.”
― Elle Swanson, A Bargain of Blood and Starlight: A Dark Gothic Romantasy of Magic, Fate, and Tragic Love

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