Month: June 2026

So Many Books, So Little Desert Shade

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Hello Readers!

It’s here. It’s actually here.

Trial by Sea officially dropped this Tuesday, June 23rd, and I have been doing a very undignified happy dance about it ever since. Shayla and Georgios are back, the stakes are higher, the secrets are deeper, and I am so ready for you to read it.

👉 Grab Trial by Sea on Amazon | Read on Kindle Unlimited

But wait — a deal you don’t want to miss

Haven’t started the series yet? This week only, Trial by Fire is on sale for just $0.99.

That’s book one of a five-book arc, all releasing this year, for less than a cup of coffee. Shayla’s story starts here, and trust me — you’ll want to be caught up before the tides really turn.

👉 Grab Trial by Fire for $0.99 — this week only

From the writing cave

Trial by Earth — book three — is nearly done. I’m talking almost-ready-to-hand-off-to-my-editor nearly done, which means I am very close to being able to share the blurb and the cover with you. I’ve been sitting on both and it is taking every ounce of restraint I have.

August can’t come soon enough.

And speaking of things I’ve been sitting on… I have a surprise.

I’ve been quietly brewing a brand new trilogy. It’s Fae and human, it’s unexpected, and the first book is called Not Your Maniac Pixie Dream Girl. The series name is still coming together, but the book itself? Coming along beautifully. The moment the cover is finished, it’s going up on Amazon — and I cannot wait to drop this one on you. More details coming this fall.

Yes, I know. So many books. The writing cave has been running at full capacity.

Seasons of Magic — one ending, one beginning

Seasons of Magic: Spring is winding down, so if you’ve been meaning to grab it, now is the time. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

The good news? Seasons of Magic: Summer is right around the corner — available August 1st, 2026, and available to pre-order right now. A whole new season, a whole new collection of magical stories, including a new one from me.

👉 Grab Spring while you still can


👉 Pre-order Summer now

On the home front

Physical therapy continues to be, as I’ve taken to calling it, an experience. The frozen shoulder is improving — slowly, stubbornly, on its own schedule and absolutely nobody else’s. I’ve made peace with the timeline. Mostly.

Meanwhile, the heat has fully arrived in the desert, and my household has made a unanimous executive decision to stay indoors with the A/C. The cats are in full agreement. We are all operating at minimum necessary movement until further notice.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for following along on this wild year of books. Truly — every one of you matters.

Happy Reading and the many books,
Wendy

Two Weeks Until Trial by Sea! 

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Hello Readers!

We’re officially down to two weeks until the release of Trial by Sea on June 23rd, and I couldn’t be more excited!

It feels like just yesterday I was sharing Trial by Fire with all of you, and now Shayla’s journey is continuing. Book 2 takes everything I loved about the first story and turns up the stakes. Shayla and Georgios are really put through the wringer this time, and just when they think they understand what’s happening around them, the tides shift beneath their feet.

Meanwhile, I’ve been hard at work on Trial by Earth, which releases this August. The manuscript is coming together beautifully, and I’ve already started preparing for Book 4 in the Richmond Academy series. Watching this series grow beyond my original plans has been such an amazing experience. I’ve also had the chance to see all three covers together, and they look absolutely stunning as a set. I cannot wait to share them with everyone.

And yes, if you think Shayla and Georgios have it rough in Trial by Sea… let’s just say I may have pushed them even harder in Trial by Earth.

For those who haven’t pre-ordered yet, here’s a reminder of what’s waiting for you:

Trial by Sea


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 more steady 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 are 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 are extinguished forever.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for something magical to read right now, Seasons of Magic: Spring is still available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

My story, Magical Matchmaking, follows a clumsy witch whose search for true love leads her directly into magical chaos—and into the path of a very handsome mundane man who doesn’t believe magic exists at all. Unsurprisingly, things don’t go according to plan.

And coming soon is Seasons of Magic: Summer!

This anthology features a whole new collection of magical stories, including my newest contribution. While it’s very different from the lighter romantic fun of Magical Matchmaking, I’m excited to share it. This story follows a woman learning how to embrace change and accept an entirely new life she never expected. It’s a little more emotional, a little more transformative, and a story that really captured my imagination while writing it.

Outside the writing cave, summer has officially arrived here in New Mexico. Thankfully, we’ve actually seen some rain lately, which has cooled things down and made the heat far more manageable. I’m grateful for every cloudy day and every drop of rain. It’s still warm, but not quite the scorching temperatures we’re used to, and I’m definitely not complaining.

As always, books remain one of life’s brightest spots. I’ve gathered another collection of exciting new releases, recommendations, and book deals from other authors for you to explore below.

Thank you for reading, supporting indie authors, and sharing stories with friends and fellow book lovers. Every reader makes a difference, and I appreciate each and every one of you.

Happy Reading,

Wendy

Welcome to June! 

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 New Books, New Adventures, and What’s Coming Next

Hello everyone,
Welcome to June, everyone!
I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the year. It feels like just yesterday I was sharing the release of Trial by Fire, and now we’re only a few weeks away from the next adventure.
Trial by Sea releases on June 23, 2026, and I am so excited to share Book 2 of the Richmond Academy series with you. I’ve been hard at work finishing up Trial by Earth, which will be released in August 2026, and it will be heading off to my editor soon. Even more exciting, the cover is nearly ready to share!I absolutely love how this series is coming together. Watching Shayla and Georgios grow from Trial by Fire through Trial by Sea, and now into Trial by Earth, has been such a rewarding journey. What started as a smaller project has continued to grow, and I’m thrilled to be spending so much time in the world of Richmond Academy.
If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, here’s a reminder of what’s coming in Trial by Sea:
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 are 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 are extinguished forever.
Perfect for readers who love supernatural academies, elemental magic, fated mates, and slow-burn romance.
Pre-order link- AMAZON
Meanwhile, Seasons of Magic: Spring is still available for only 99¢ on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited.
My story, Magical Matchmaking, is part of the anthology. It’s a lighthearted romantic fantasy about a clumsy witch whose attempt to cast a spell for true love goes completely sideways—only to land her with a very handsome mundane who absolutely refuses to believe magic exists. As you can imagine, things get complicated quickly.
And there’s more magic on the horizon!
Seasons of Magic: Summer is now available for pre-order, and I’ll have another short story included in that collection. I’m looking forward to sharing more details as we get closer to release.
Behind the scenes, I’ve also been editing several other stories that will be releasing later this year. Between Richmond Academy, the Seasons of Magic anthologies, and a few other projects quietly taking shape, my writing schedule has been wonderfully full.
As for real life… summer has definitely arrived here in the desert. The temperatures keep climbing, the sun seems determined to bake all of us, and I’ve become very good friends with air conditioning and staying indoors whenever possible.
The frozen shoulder saga also continues. PT is helping and hurting at the same time—which I suppose means it’s working? Every exercise feels like it’s simultaneously helping me regain movement while reminding me exactly how much movement I don’t have yet. One day I shall once again possess a fully functioning shoulder. I can almost see that glorious future on the horizon.Until then, I’ll keep doing the exercises, keep writing stories, and keep looking forward to the next release.
In the meantime, books remain one of life’s greatest bright spots, and I’ve gathered a collection of exciting new releases, recommendations, and book deals from other authors for you to enjoy below.
As always, thank you so much for reading, supporting indie authors, and sharing books you love.
Happy Reading,Wendy