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The Assassin’s Bride Hardcover is coming soon…
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The Assassin’s Bride Hardcover is coming soon…

Posted on October 21, 2025October 13, 2025 by Beth
If you’ve been following along with the Kickstarter updates, you’ve already seen this, but I recently got the first proof copy for the hardcover version of The Assassin’s Bride. This was the project launched by the campaign, with a goal of having the book available through retailers toward the end… Read the rest...
Vellum overlays and other things I never want to do again
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Vellum overlays and other things I never want to do again

Posted on October 14, 2025October 8, 2025 by Beth
I have a confession to make: Every time I see other authors getting cool book stuff made, I think to myself, I want that. But, you know, for my own books. I’m also a prolific crafter. Creative person. You know. I do a lot of stuff “in house” as… Read the rest...
The Cinders and the Crown, coming November 6
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The Cinders and the Crown, coming November 6

Posted on October 6, 2025September 29, 2025 by Beth
Fall is the perfect time for fairy tales, and I’m glad to announce my next fairy tale story will be available November 6. Allow me to introduce The Cinders and the Crown! Forget pumpkins. The clock just struck midnight, and the prince turned into a dragon. Elise doesn’t care about… Read the rest...
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An Exercise in Frustration (Pt. 15)

Posted on September 30, 2025September 29, 2025 by Beth
This is an ongoing companion piece to be read after completing the Snakesblood Saga. Because it takes place during the final chapter of the last book, it will be very full of spoilers. It’s also unedited first draft fluff… just for fun! Read at your own risk, and expect installments … Read the rest...
The Assassin’s Bride Hardcover is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
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The Assassin’s Bride Hardcover is now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Posted on August 28, 2025August 4, 2025 by Beth
Today’s the day the new hardcover edition of The Assassin’s Bride launches on Kickstarter! If you haven’t been keeping up with me on Instagram or Facebook, you probably missed all the updates regarding all the extras that go with the campaign! First there’s a double sided bookmark, featuring line art… Read the rest...
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An Exercise in Frustration (Pt. 14)

Posted on August 19, 2025August 6, 2025 by Beth
This is an ongoing companion piece to be read after completing the Snakesblood Saga. Because it takes place during the final chapter of the last book, it will be very full of spoilers. It’s also unedited first draft fluff… just for fun! Read at your own risk, and expect installments … Read the rest...
The Assassin’s Bride is coming to hardcover—with a special Kickstarter campaign!
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The Assassin’s Bride is coming to hardcover—with a special Kickstarter campaign!

Posted on August 5, 2025July 29, 2025 by Beth
If you haven’t seen it on social media yet, big news: I’m starting a special project to create hardcover editions of all my books that are currently missing them, beginning with Artisan Magic! The Assassin’s Bride is up first, introducing a beautiful new design for the hardcover edition.   And… Read the rest...

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