I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn.

Banished to Victorian London

“Auburdeen Perneila Hayle,” Sassafras hissed, the amber glow from his cat eyes growing until the front of the wicker cage shone with it, “you will do whatever you can to behave yourself, to not embarrass me or your mother and to absolutely under every circumstance maintain a firm hand on your horrid temper.”

My anger simmered. Yes, I had a temper. And yes, it had taken me into situations in the past that perhaps I shouldn't have been part of, situations that usually devolved into fistfights and incoherent yelling at the offender. He should be grateful I always kept control of myself enough my magic never came into play. Except that one time. But it wasn't my fault. Not really. And the offender recovered. Eventually.

Auburdeen Hayle is the sixteen-year-old daughter of the next leader of her coven. When the transition of power becomes tense, Burdie is sent from her home in America to stay with old friends in London to keep her safe. But a handsome young man chooses to hide from the police in her hansom, drawing Burdie into an underground world of magic that challenges even her sense of adventure and puts her at odds with the very people who are meant to protect her.

Blood and Gold Trilogy

I made it to my feet, dress tangling around my legs and head still woozy from the blow I'd taken. I half fell at Kate's feet as she sank to the bottom step and gathered Sassafras into her arms.


He was fine, but clearly exhausted, his amber eyes empty of their normal light.


I stood up, happy to have my balance back. "I have to go after them."


Kate caught at the hem of my dress. "Please, wait for Mother." Her tears spilled at last, voice quavering.


I pulled free. "I can't. Jack needs my help."


"You could wait," Sass said. "He's broken free of them before."


This time I was sure Samuel would make sure Jack never escaped him again.


I think Sass must have understood that too, because he sighed and nodded.


"Go," he said while I was already on my way to the door. "But be careful. For whatever reason, Samuel wants you too."


Chapter 24: Pursuit