| May has flown by over here, and between writing, editing, and everyday life, it’s been a wonderfully busy season. First, a huge thank you to everyone who has been reading and sharing Trial by Fire! Seeing Shayla’s story find readers has been such a thrill. If you haven’t jumped into Richmond Academy yet, Book One is available now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. And I’m excited to share that Trial by Sea is coming June 23, 2026—and the countdown is officially on! Trial by Sea – Richmond Academy Book 2 The Phoenix has risen… but the tide is coming in.Shayla thought the worst was behind her. After surviving her first year at Richmond Academy, she’s no longer the girl who can’t control her spark. She’s a Phoenix Guardian in training, stronger and steadier than ever.But as her relationship with Georgios deepens, so do the complications.Georgios has secrets of his own—secrets tied to a mermaid heritage that demands a price Shayla isn’t sure they can pay. When they’re drawn into a series of deadly underwater trials, their trust is pushed to the breaking point. With a charismatic new rival determined to come between them and the Academy’s dark secrets rising to the surface, Shayla must master her powers before they’re extinguished forever. Perfect for readers who love fated mates, elemental magic, supernatural academies, and slow-burn romance. And because apparently I enjoy keeping myself busy—in the best way—I’ve officially started writing Trial by Earth, which will be releasing this August 2026! It’s been so much fun diving into the next stage of Shayla’s journey, and outlining the later Richmond Academy books as the series continues to grow. What originally started as a shorter plan is shaping into a full five-book series, and I’m so excited to keep building this world through the rest of the year. Outside of Richmond Academy, I’ve also been editing several new stories coming later this year—including another installment in the Seasons of Magic anthologies. Seasons of Magic: Spring is still available for only .99¢ on Amazon and also in Kindle Unlimited! My story “Magical Matchmaking” is part of the anthology—a fun little romantic fantasy about a clumsy witch whose attempt to cast a spell to find true love definitely goes sideways… and somehow lands her face-to-face with exactly the wrong person: a very handsome mundane who absolutely does not believe in magic. And later this year, Seasons of Magic: Summer will be arriving—and I’ll have another short story in that anthology to share with you soon.On the non-writing side of life… I’m still dealing with the dreaded frozen shoulder and all the glamorous fun that comes with PT. It still sounds completely made up every time I say it, but apparently it’s very real and very stubborn. The good news is it does seem to be improving—very slowly, very steadily—with lots of physical therapy and patience. Right now PT is on the calendar through August, and I’ll also have another shoulder shot in July, so I’m crossing my fingers and hoping for continued progress and a lot more movement soon. In the meantime, books are still the bright spot, and I have a bunch of exciting reads and deals from other authors to share with you this week. As always—thank you so much for reading, supporting indie authors, and sharing books you love. Happy Reading,Wendy |
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