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

Hearing those words from him triggered my anger like nothing else. Both magics surged inside me as my temper snapped.


"Your own niece!" I found myself on my feet, my entire body on fire as the living metal reacted to my fury. "You have no soul, Samuel Brindle. No soul at all."


He laughed at me, an extravagant sound. The humor of it lit his frigid eyes, his deep chuckle muting the sound of Kate's muffled sobs. "Why thank you," he said. "Wonderful of someone to finally notice."


There was nothing I could do. Nothing. Acting meant risking not only Kate's life, but speeding and perhaps completing the change within before I had time to figure out a plan. I sank back into my seat, teeth grinding against the effort to regain my temper, gaze locked on my young friend and her heaving shoulders.


"Tell me this, dear Auburdeen," Samuel said. "What is one girl when compared to the fate of all sorcerers?"


Chapter 60: Life In The Balance