Little Known Facts

 Since Beauty Found has been out a week, here are some little-known facts. I love listing these for each book.

*It's my 12th book.
*I wrote it in 73 days as part of a writing challenge.
*It was inspired by Beauty and the Beast and some war stories.
*It's the second book in my fairy tale series.
*As I stated in the Mermaid Voice's little-known facts, all my heroines will be connected by southern states. For Hazel Lee, it's Alabama.
*There's a bit of the small-town feel of Gilmore Girls, but most of it's from my experiences living in a small town.
*The history is focused more on military history than one time period like normal.
*This book takes place mostly in the winter, which was a first. I mostly set my books in the warmer months. The big focus is the Valentine's Day Ball, which is why I released it before Valentine's Day.
*I outlined this entire book while I was driving down the mountain in Hawaii. Yes, that's how long I've held onto this idea.
*Besides Beauty and the Beast, there's another fairy tale in the book, and that's Alice in Wonderland. It's Hazel's favorite book, and I referenced several things from it. How many did you find?
*Book 13 has a name, Glass Throne, and is inspired by Cinderella. Check out a sneak peek at the end of Beauty Found. Planning for a September 22 release date. It's already up for preorder on Amazon. 
*If you haven't gotten your copy of Beauty Found, it's available on Amazon in paperback and kindle. It's in Kindle Unlimited for the first 90 days. 
*If you would like to see what inspired me, check out my Pinterest board. 

Preorder for Glass Throne

 For everyone who read Mermaid Voice and Beauty Found and are waiting for the next in the Fairy Tale Series, I've got news for you. Glass Throne, which is book three, is already up for preorder on Amazon. It's set to go live on September 22, 2021. This one is inspired by Cinderella and already shaping up to be a fun one. I can't wait for everyone to meet Edward and Gisella.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WKYW79Z

Releasing Tomorrow

With Beauty Found releasing tomorrow, I'm sharing some of the songs on this book's playlist. Don't forget to purchase your copy on Amazon. 

Lost & Found by Annie Bosko (The song that inspired the name) 

Fighting for Me by Riley Clemmons 

Even When You're Broken by Julie Yardley 

Looking Through Your Eyes by LeAnn Rimes 

How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes 

True Colors by Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake 

Small Town Saturday Night by Hal Ketchum 

Superman by Rachel Platten 

Valentine by Martina McBride and Jim Brickman 

Everytime We Touch (Yanou's Candlelight Mix) by Cascada 

Brave Enough by Lindsey Stirling and Christina Perri 

No Saving Me by Philmon Lee and Lindsey Stirling 

Deeper by Valerie Broussand and Lindsey Stirling 

All I Ask of You by Josh Groban and Kelly Clarkson 

Beauty and the Beast by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson 

New Book

Beauty Found publishes on February 12, but I'm already working on my next book. This one is inspired by Cinderella and is called Glass Throne. 

Cover Reveal

Cover Reveal for Beauty Found. Don't forget to preorder your copy on Amazon. It will also be in Kindle Unlimited for the first 90 days. 

Beauty Found Blurb

Beauty Found is up for pre-order. And here is the blurb for it. I can't wait for everyone to read Vincent and Hazel's journey. 

When someone rises from the darkness, that’s where beauty is found. 

Vincent Cooper was the star of his high school football team. Instead of pursuing scholarships, he chooses to follow in his family’s footsteps and join the Army. He became a man of war until one roadside bomb changed his life. Now back in his hometown, he begins to spiral into the darkness. When his house burns down, he’s left homeless until his friends step in. 

Being the daughter of the town drunk, Hazel Lee Green never let it dull her light. Instead, she chose to rise above her past and shine. When her battle-worn best friend needs a safe space, she offers her house to keep him from spiraling. She becomes his shield from the town, just as he was hers all throughout their childhood. 

Together, they work through the darkness. But he’s always one drink away from spiraling out of control. She wonders if she can help pull him back, or will she push him too far out of reach? Because she knows, once you succumb to the darkness, it’s hard to see the light.  

Small Scene

As I read through Beauty Found for my first round of edits, here's a scene between Vincent and Bradley. 

"You're not the quarterback ruling the school anymore," Bradley said as he dropped his arm. "You need to remember, I run this town." 

"So?" Vincent asked as he moved back a step. "I don't think I'm running for office." 

"This is about Hazel Lee," Bradley said as he shoved his hands in his pockets. "I plan to marry her." 

"What's it got to do with me?" Vincent asked, tilting his head to the side. 

He didn't remark about what Hazel wanted. 

"You're standing in the way. She can't see me because she's trying to save you. Just like she tried to save her daddy," Bradley said. "Pretend she saved you so she can forget about the demons inside your head."