Claire Merchant's Blog

Hello, lovelies!

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve updated you all, so here is what has happened since my last blog:

Love & Lessons was released in February this year.
BLURB: Sophia Morris has a comfortable and uncomplicated life, but she feels like something is missing – love. While she waits for her fairy tale, she reconnects with her childhood friend Jonathon Garcia. As the two re-establish their friendship, things begin to change in a way that puts Sophia out of her depth. She soon discovers that love isn’t always guaranteed, and some lessons are difficult to learn.
Check it out here or on my ‘BOOKS’ page.Forget Me Not was released last week.
BLURB: Natalie Wright and Matthew Pryce were the best of friends up until his family moved away when they were seventeen. Ten years later, Matthew reappears with no recollection of Natalie or his life in South Coast. As she clings to the memories they shared, Natalie questions why he has forgotten and if they can ever return to the way things were. Or is what they shared lost forever?
Check it out here or on my ‘BOOKS’ page.I am in the process of finishing up a beautiful love story called Linked, which is Nina Allbright’s story. You may remember Nina from Linger and the SCHS trilogy. This is a lovely tale of friendship, falling apart, and falling in love. Keep an eye out for this one around May next year!I have begun working on some new story ideas and have ten currently in production (eep!). One of these is somewhat of a spin-off from the Mistry/Visionary series. I’ve loved catching up with some old friends on this one!My novel South Coast Allsorts is a contender in The Authors Show’s Favourite Book Cover Contest. Voting is open until 31 October. You can enter your vote here.

That’s all for now! Thanks for tuning in!

Until next time, much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

 

Hello, lovelies!

South Coast Allsorts is now available! Check out the blurb below:

Six teenagers from different backgrounds – outsider Kate, pirate Patrick, golden boy Teddy, princess Lady, loner Dana, and Dougie, the rebel – all find themselves on a South Coast bridge one Saturday night and decide to face their demons together.

You can purchase your copy here.

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

My script for Visionary – Part One has received two selections in film festivals!

The script was selected as a quarter-finalist in the Bondi International Screenplay Competition and was also included in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards.

Visionary – Part One is also entered in two more awards to be announced in the coming months.

Watch this space!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

Get ready to meet the South Coast Allsorts on July 15, 2023!

This novel is about six teenagers from different walks of life who find themself in the same place one Saturday night and decide to face their demons together.

It’s told from six different perspectives – Kate, Teddy, Patrick, Lady, Dana, and Dougie.

Keep an eye out for updates in the coming months!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

Happy New Year! I hope 2023 is wonderful for each and every one of you!

2022 was a big one for me, with six novels being released – my SCHS Trilogy and my Dangerously Trilogy. If you want to check them out, you can find my complete South Coast Collection here or click on the ‘BOOKS’ tab to browse! I was also blessed to be a finalist for four novels in the Page Turner Awards.

This year, keep your eyes peeled for my novel South Coast Allsorts around July and my Christmas novel Christmas For Hire in December. I can’t wait to share them with you!

Wishing you a beautiful year!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

 

Hello, lovelies!

The Dangerously Trilogy: Dangerously Beautiful, Dangerously Captivating, and Dangerously Delicate are now available!

This trilogy is one of my favourite series I’ve written. It tells the story of 19-year-old Anabelle Montgomery, a surfer and bartender, as she joins a group of beautiful vigilantes who right injustices in South Coast.

All three books are available here:

Dangerously Beautiful (Book 1)
Dangerously Captivating (Book 2)
Dangerously Delicate (Book 3)

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

The South Coast High School Trilogy: History, Deception, & Decisions is now available!

These books tell the story of Natasha Bennett’s final year of high school told in three parts (it’s a long story!).

All three books are available here:

SCHS: History (Part 1)
SCHS: Deception (Part 2)
SCHS: Decisions (Part 3)

Fun fact: This story was the one that kickstarted South Coast! It was the first I began writing and took me over a decade to finish. I hope you enjoy it!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

The South Coast High School Trilogy: History, Deception, & Decisions is now available!

These books tell the story of Natasha Bennett’s final year of high school told in three parts (it’s a long story!).

All three books are available here:

SCHS: History (Part 1)
SCHS: Deception (Part 2)
SCHS: Decisions (Part 3)

Fun fact: This story was the one that kickstarted South Coast! It was the first I began writing and took me over a decade to finish. I hope you enjoy it!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

S T E P   I N T O   A   W O R L D   O F   M A G I C !

Starting with DYING LIGHT, you can experience the world of Light Lacers and Shadow Weavers from the perspective of Sienna Sullivan.
Then, continue the story with AFTERGLOW, the second book in the series, as the enemy closes in on Sienna and her friends.
The series continues with RISING SHADOW, when tensions run high and Sienna and her friends must fight for their freedom. Finally, catch the thrilling conclusion with RAY OF LIGHT as one enemy falls and another rises.

On December 16, I will release a Light and Shadow collection called THE DARKEST LIGHT, which is six short stories told by Tobias Hail as he recounts his life and the important females who have shaped him. (Make sure you read the Light and Shadow Series before this one as it contains spoilers!)

I’m so excited to share these stories with you! This series is one of my absolute favourites!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx

Hello, lovelies!

S T E P   I N T O   A   W O R L D   O F   M A G I C !

Starting with DYING LIGHT, you can experience the world of Light Lacers and Shadow Weavers from the perspective of Sienna Sullivan.
Then, continue the story with AFTERGLOW, the second book in the series, as the enemy closes in on Sienna and her friends.
The series continues with RISING SHADOW, when tensions run high and Sienna and her friends must fight for their freedom. Finally, catch the thrilling conclusion with RAY OF LIGHT as one enemy falls and another rises.

On December 16, I will release a Light and Shadow collection called THE DARKEST LIGHT, which is six short stories told by Tobias Hail as he recounts his life and the important females who have shaped him. (Make sure you read the Light and Shadow Series before this one as it contains spoilers!)

I’m so excited to share these stories with you! This series is one of my absolute favourites!

Much love and stay safe,

Claire M xx