Little Known Facts

Since Siren Song has been out a few weeks, time for little known facts. 

*This is one of my shortest books. It was planned that way. 

*I wrote this in a month and a half, while under stay at home orders in Hawaii. 

*This book wasn't on my mind until I began to prep for Mermaid Voice. I needed certain scenes and when I wrote those, I needed to write the rest of the book. 

*I had fun writing this book. It gave me a chance to write about pirates and mermaids. 

*I did have another picture chosen for the cover, but I wasn't happy with it. 

*The black sand beach was inspired by my time in Hawaii. 

*All of the pirate names except for Destan are based on real pirates. I found Destan on a list of boy names associated with water. 

*All the mermaid names are associated with water. 

*Captain Maynard is based on Robert Maynard who was tasked with hunting down and killing the pirate Blackbeard. He wasn't a captain in real life until much later. 

*I did mention a few real places such as Port Royal and Ocracoke. 

*Destan's mutiny on the slave ship is based on a real event. On July 2, 1839, slaves aboard the Cuban schooner, Amistad. The enslaved were tried in the US and were represented by former President John Quincy Adams. They won and most were allowed to go back to Africa. 

If you hadn't, grab your copy today. Siren Song is available on all platforms. If you've read it, don't forget to leave a review. 

Proof Approved

Got the proof in for Siren Song and it looks amazing! I approved it on Amazon. The paperback should be ready to order in 72 hours or less. 

Also, the Prologue for my next book is located at the end of Siren Song along with its name. My next book is called Mermaid Voice and will be the first book in my fairytale series. Each book will be a standalone and inspired by different fairytales. First up is my take on The Little Mermaid. You definitely want to read Siren Song because it will be featured in Mermaid Voice. In the coming weeks, I'll post more on my upcoming series and the inspirations. 

Release Day!

Happy First Day of Summer! What better way to celebrate the longest day of the year than with a new book about pirates and mermaids! Get your copy today! 

Cover Reveal

Cover Reveal for Siren Song. Preorder links are active on Amazon and Smashwords. Just waiting on Google Books. The book goes live on June 20th. 

Blurb

Nailed the blurb for Siren Song and here it is. Don't forget to mark your calendars for June 20th. 

After watching the death of another mermaid, Nerida knows contact with humans is forbidden. She finds solace walking the shorelines and discovering trinkets from shipwrecks. One night she chooses to save a human instead of letting him drown. What she didn’t expect was an unexplainable connection to the pirate and his lost treasure.  

From an early age, Destan dreamed of sailing the open waters. While in service to the crown, an act of mutiny forces him to become a pirate. With a bounty on his head, he captains his vessel ahead of the hangman’s noose. In the dark waters of the Caribbean, a storm brings him face to face with a mysterious woman. Who is this ghost of a woman walking the beach and singing with sorrow? Did she have anything to do with saving him? 

Destan is determined to discover the answers to his questions while Nerida seeks knowledge about humans. As their worlds collide, outside forces threaten not only their connection but their very lives. Will being a pirate and mermaid destroy their futures? Or is their connection something more powerful? 

Siren Song

Siren Song is edited and formatted! Working on the blurb now. 

Siren Song to the Editor

Siren Song is off to the editor! In celebration here is a small scene from it. 

“They think you’re a ghost.” 

“Maybe I am,” she said as she tucked her hair behind her ear. 

When the wind caught another piece, he grabbed it and twirled it around his finger. “I can’t touch a ghost. I haven’t seen hair this red in forever.” 

“My mother had the same color,” she said. “At least that’s what I’m told.” 

“You don’t know?” he asked. 

Sadness entered her green eyes at his question. The color reminded him of the leaves on the trees. They were bright and reflected her thoughts or at least the thoughts she wanted him to see. 

“I never met my mother. She died when I was born,” she said as she looked away from him. 

“I’m sorry,” he whispered. “I never knew my parents. My mother left me on the steps of a church. She attached a note telling me she was sorry, but she couldn’t be a mother. At least she named me.” 

“Destan, right?” she asked. 

“You remembered,” he said as he smiled. 

“It wasn’t hard,” she said as she smiled. “Destan means ‘by the still waters’. Your mother must’ve loved the sea.” 

“Or it’s the only name she could think of,” he said. 

“It has meaning,” she said. 

“You know, I haven’t asked your name,” he said as he twirled her hair between his fingers. 

“I thought I was the Red Maiden,” she said. 

He laughed. “Okay Red Maiden, what was your name before you started haunting the shores?” 

“Maybe it’s a secret,” she said. “If I tell you, I might disappear.” 

“Fair maiden, I wouldn’t let you disappear,” he said as he moved closer to her. 

She stared at him for several moments. 

“My name’s not important,” she said as she shook her head. 

“Everyone’s name is important,” he said as he released her hair.