Author: Wendy Cheairs

 One Cover Away From Losing My Mind (In the Best Way)

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Hello Readers!

Not every week brings a launch. Sometimes it’s just a good week to catch up, stock up, and get ready for what’s coming.

And what’s coming? A lot.

The Richmond Academy Series — Where Are We?

If you’re just joining us, welcome. Here’s the quick version:

Trial by Fire is book one — still available, still on Kindle Unlimited, still the best place to start Shayla’s story. 🔥

Trial by Sea is book two — out now, also on Kindle Unlimited, and if you’ve read it you already know what I did to these characters,

and I’m not apologizing. 🌊

Trial by Earth is book three — available for pre-order right now, releasing August 25, 2026. The manuscript is with my editor. The cover exists. The blurb is written. I am sitting on all of it with the patience of someone who has absolutely no patience. Soon. 🌍

Five books. One year. Shayla deserves a nap and so do I.

👉 Start with Trial by Fire
👉 Continue with Trial by Sea
👉 Pre-order Trial by Earth

Seasons of Magic — Last Call for Spring

Seasons of Magic: Spring is leaving at the end of July. If it’s been sitting on your to-read list, this is your nudge. It’s still available and still on Kindle Unlimited — but not for much longer.

My story, Magical Matchmaking, is in there. Clumsy witch. Skeptical mundane man. A love spell that goes exactly as planned, which is to say, not at all.

And right behind it: Seasons of Magic: Summer — available for pre-order now, dropping August 1st. A whole new season, a whole new set of stories, including mine. Different tone this time — more emotional, more transformative. I’m really proud of it.

Grab Spring before it’s gone. Pre-order Summer while you’re at it.

👉 Grab Seasons of Magic: Spring
👉 Pre-order Seasons of Magic: Summer

Something’s Coming — And I Can’t Stop Thinking About It

Not Your Maniac Pixie Dream Girl — my brand new paranormal romance series — is coming September 1, 2026, and the pre-order is nearly ready to go live.

I’m waiting on one thing: the cover.

The moment it lands in my inbox, I’m sharing it everywhere. This book has been living in my head for a long time, and Wisteria Creed — half-Pixie, half-Sidhe Fae, graveyard-shift radio host, absolutely nobody’s idea of harmless — is finally almost ready to meet you.

Watch this space. It’s going to be worth the wait.

From the Writing Cave (and the Backyard and Frontyard, Finally)

The desert is still doing what the desert does — which is to say, it is aggressively, unapologetically hot. For months the yard has been going feral while I watched from behind the glass with my frozen shoulder and my good intentions.

But here’s the thing about physical therapy finally working: eventually you get your arm back. And then you go outside and introduce yourself to the overgrown bushes that have been running the place unsupervised.

Progress has been made. The bushes have been reminded who’s in charge. I’m choosing to count this as a victory.

Grayson, my writing buddy and personal furnace, continues to be completely unbothered by any of this. He is in my lap. He is always in my lap. In January this is charming. In July, in New Mexico, at 100 degrees, it is a choice he is making — and I respect the commitment even as I suffer. The husband gets him at night. I have made my peace with this arrangement.

Thank you for being here, even in the quiet weeks. You’re the reason I keep showing up.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

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July Is Bringing the Heat (So Are the Books)

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Hello Readers!

Welcome to July.

A new month, a stack of books, one very warm cat, and news I’ve been sitting on so long I may have pulled something. Let’s get into it.

Trial by Fire — Still Only $0.99

If you’ve been on the fence about starting the Richmond Academy series, the fence just got a lot cheaper to climb.

Trial by Fire is still on sale for $0.99 for a limited time — and it’s also available on Kindle Unlimited. This is book one of a five-book arc, all releasing this year, and it’s the best place to start.

Shayla’s story begins here. Don’t miss it.

👉 Grab Trial by Fire for $0.99

Trial by Sea — Out Now

She’s out in the world and I am still not over it.

Trial by Sea is available right now — on Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited — and if you’ve already read it, you know what Shayla and Georgios are up against. If you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for? The tide isn’t going to hold forever.

👉 Read Trial by Sea now

Trial by Earth — Available for Pre-Order

And here’s the news I’ve been barely containing.

Trial by Earth, book three in the Richmond Academy series, is officially available for pre-order. Release date: August 25, 2026.

I’m nearly done. The manuscript is so close to my editor’s hands I can feel it. The moment it’s out of mine, I get to share the cover and the blurb — and I cannot wait. Pre-order now so it lands right on your Kindle the day it drops.

👉 Pre-order Trial by Earth

Seasons of Magic — A Chapter Ending, A New One Beginning

Seasons of Magic: Spring is still available for $0.99 and on Kindle Unlimited, but it won’t be around much longer. If you haven’t grabbed it yet, now is the time.

My story in Spring — Magical Matchmaking — follows a clumsy witch whose very sincere attempt at finding true love goes exactly as sideways as you’d expect. It’s warm, it’s funny, and the mundane man who doesn’t believe in magic is absolutely going to regret that position.

And coming very soon: Seasons of Magic: Summer, available for pre-order now at $0.99.

My story this time is a different kind of magic entirely.

Lara fled to Oregon to escape a man who nearly destroyed her — but starting over isn’t as simple as running away. Welcomed into a warm and powerful coven, she begins learning witchcraft and the sacred rituals of Lammas, hoping to release the pain she left behind. But when her ex tracks her down and demands she return, Lara’s fragile peace shatters. With her coven beside her and the strength she’s fought to reclaim, she’ll face him under the rising flames of the Lammas bonfire. This time, she won’t run.

It’s more emotional than Magical Matchmaking, more transformative — and I’m really proud of it.

👉 Grab Spring for $0.99


👉 Pre-order Summer for $0.99

Something Entirely New — Coming September 1st

Okay. I’ve been keeping this one close to my chest, and I am done waiting to tell you.

I have a brand new series — paranormal romance with urban fantasy bones — and the first book is called Not Your Maniac Pixie Dream Girl, available for pre-order now with a release date of September 1, 2026.

Meet Wisteria Creed: half-Pixie, half-Sidhe Fae, graveyard-shift radio host, and a woman with a very firm policy against being anyone’s idea of harmless. When a Wendigo tears through her San Diego neighborhood, she calls it in — and gets Detective Trevor Gibson, the one cop in the city willing to take her seriously.

What follows is a reluctant partnership, a slow-burn romance, and a case that keeps getting worse in exactly the ways she should have seen coming. Because the Wendigo wasn’t random. Someone has been capturing them. Studying them. And now he’s decided Wisteria herself is the most interesting thing he’s ever found.

She’s spent her whole life being told she’s not quite enough. San Diego was supposed to be the place where nobody knew enough about her to have an opinion.

She’s about to find out exactly how wrong that was.

👉 Pre-order Not Your Maniac Pixie Dream Girl

From the Writing Cave (and the Thermostat)

The desert has fully committed to its bit. We’re talking high 90s to 100-degree days, and my household has reached unanimous consensus: we do not go outside. We live inside now. The A/C is not a luxury, it is a lifestyle.

The cats are in agreement — except for Grayson, my solo boy, who has apparently decided that the logical response to triple-digit heat is to climb directly into my lap while I write and radiate as much additional warmth onto me as physically possible. I ask him daily why he does this. He has no answer. He simply purrs and increases the temperature. Cat logic is a mystery I will never solve.

On a genuinely bright note: the frozen shoulder is thawing. Like, actually thawing. My PT said — and I quote — “looks like someone’s been doing their homework” — which is the most validation I have ever received from a medical professional and I am still thinking about it. I can move my arm properly again. I can write nearly a full day without my arm staging a protest. I am so happy about this that I wrote even more books, apparently.

[Your indie author book recommendations go here]

Thank you — truly — for being here, for reading, and for sharing these stories with the people in your life. This has been a big month and you’ve been a big part of it.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

P.S. Next month brings Trial by Earth, the Seasons of Magic: Summer release, and a new series dropping on September 1st. If you think this month was a lot — just wait.

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

Happy end of the month, readers! 

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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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A unicorn walks into a bar….


That is not a joke. Look, I’m a bartender, I have nothing to do with the xenos. I don’t care if it’s an elf or a vampire—as long as they don’t bother me, I steer clear. I have my reasons—you can see them in the scars on my neck. I never wanted to get involved. But my life changed for the second time when I saved the life of a unicorn. I made an enemy of something old—old and evil, and whatever it was, it’ll be back for another try. I also made a friend when I decided to help March. He’s only been a human man for a day. I’m responsible for him now. He’s my friend…and maybe something more. Maybe a lot more. It doesn’t matter to me that he isn’t magical anymore. I don’t care if he’s not PURE.
But he does.
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A scandalous earl. A not-so-wicked stepmother. One kiss could ruin everything—or change it all.


Once labeled the wicked stepmother by a certain glass-slipper-wearing royal, Lady Margot Ashbourne has no interest in fairy tales—or second chances. Twice widowed and socially exiled, she’s focused on repairing her crumbling estate and staying far away from courtly nonsense.
But when the scandal-plagued and sharp-witted Earl of Raventhorn arrives offering help with her renovations—and perhaps more—Margot’s carefully ordered life is thrown into delightful disarray.
What begins as reluctant collaboration turns into verbal sparring, ballroom mischief, and one disastrous kiss that sets the ton ablaze with gossip. Suddenly, Margot is back in the spotlight she never wanted, and this time, love might just be the most dangerous risk of all.
This Regency-era romantic comedy blends wit, warmth, and a refreshingly mature heroine with a biting sense of humor. Perfect for fans of:
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Fairy tale retellings with a twist
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He’s my best friend’s older brother. I’m not the same girl I was last summer.


Age-Gap Insta-love Romance between A college girl and her best friend’s older brother. 
Ryker St. Thomas is my forbidden love. He always has been. My best friend’s brother, who just got back from a year long trek through Europe, shows up in our small town for summer vacation. Last time I saw him, I was just a dorky eighteen year old – now I’m a woman.
This time I’m not losing my chance to confess my love and I only have a week to do it.
I just can’t let my bestie find out.
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Almost Off-Limits is a steamy age-gap forbidden love romance novella that’s light on plot and heavy on heat. Get ready for over the top insta-love, filthy forbidden trysts, and a super-sweet happily ever after.

The Briarwood Falls series feature stand-alone erotic romance novellas that can be enjoyed in any order.
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Can she collect enough fragments of her past before the nightmarish figure from her dreams catches up with her?


If you enjoy escaping into enchanting worlds full of adventure, mystery, magic, and with a hint of romance, then pick up this story today and find yourself lost in the magical land of Phildeterre. (This is a clean novel appropriate for all ages).
As she wakes up in a bedroom she doesn’t recognize, Ellayne becomes increasingly aware of one thing: she has no memories—no identity—no name. Dark figures not only haunt her nightmares, but also stalk her in reality. Ellayne finds herself on the run, chased by a hooded archer with deadly aim.

When the source of her memory loss is uncovered, Ellayne and the companions she’s made along the way must find a way to reverse the damage done to her by magic before she loses her memories again.
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Now available + what’s next in the series 

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May is here, and it’s already full of stories to fall into.

Seasons of the Year – Spring is now out and available on Amazon and KU (links below)! My story, Magical Matching, is part of this collection, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. It follows a clumsy witch who casts a spell looking for love, actually finds it… and then has to figure out how to keep it. It’s magical, messy, and full of heart—everything I love about spring stories.

Also out now…

Trial By Fire is officially live on Amazon and KU!

This first book in the Richmond Academy series (part of the Mystical Society world) follows Shayla, a phoenix shifter who can’t shift, sent to an academy in Virginia where she’s expected to learn—no matter what. There’s pressure, friendship, magic, and plenty of twists as she starts finding her own strength and place in the world.

And behind the scenes, I’m already deep into Book 2: Trial by Sea, coming later this year. I’m hard at work writing it now, and I have to say—the cover is absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to show it to you.

Even more exciting… what started as a three-book plan is now looking like it may grow into a five-book series. I’m completely thrilled about this, because it means more time with these characters, more stories to tell, and more adventures at Richmond Academy. It also means I’ll be happily busy writing in this world through this year and into next.

On the real-life side, I’m still working through PT for the “frozen shoulder”—which still sounds completely fake, but is very real. I’m putting in the work to “unfreeze” it, even if I’d love a magical shortcut (sadly, those don’t exist outside of books). For now, it’s time, physical therapy, and a lot of patience… plus learning not to overdo it, which apparently makes it worse. Not my favorite lesson, but I’m getting there.

Through it all, I’m still writing, still building new stories, and still excited for everything coming next.

And of course, I’ve gathered up more exciting books, new releases, and deals from other authors below—because there’s always room for one more story on your list.

Happy Early Mother’s Day to all!

Happy Reading,
Wendy

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Big week ahead—new stories, new worlds, and more to read ✨🔥

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This week is bringing all the spring energy—and I have something new coming your way!

Seasons of the Year – Spring releases this Friday, and my story, Magical Matching, is part of the collection. I can’t wait for you to read this one. It follows a clumsy witch who casts a spell looking for love, actually finds it… and then has to figure out how to keep it. It’s magical, a little chaotic, and full of heart—very much a perfect spring story.

If you haven’t grabbed it yet, Spring Fling is still out and available on Amazon (link below). This spicy why-choose romance anthology includes my story about a woman ready for something new… who ends up with not one, but two very tempting men—because really, why choose?

And in case you missed it last week…

Trial By Fire is officially out!

This first book in the Richmond Academy series (part of the Mystical Society world) follows Shayla, a phoenix shifter who can’t shift, sent to an academy in Virginia where she’s expected to learn—no matter what. There’s pressure, friendship, magic, and plenty of twists as she starts to find her own strength.

Even more exciting—I’m now working on Book 2: Trial by Sea, coming later this year. The cover is absolutely beautiful, and I cannot wait to share it with you soon.

Behind the scenes, I’m still deep in multiple writing projects for later this year, and I’m loving every minute of it. There are so many stories in the works, and I’m excited for everything that’s ahead.

On the real-life side… I’m still in physical therapy after a visit to ortho, and it turns out I have something called a frozen shoulder—which sounds completely made up, but is unfortunately very real. My left shoulder is dealing with that plus some arthritis (zero stars, do not recommend). It’s going to take months of PT (and yes, a very memorable giant shot) to get things moving again—but I’m putting in the work and looking forward to getting back to normal.

In the meantime, I’ve got plenty of stories to keep me company—and hopefully, you too.

As always, I’ve included new releases and book shares from other authors below so you can find your next great read.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

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Stranded together for three days with no way off, she maps the truth in charcoal and he falls for the way her mind moves. An ancient bond hums between them. Neither of them asked for it. Neither of them is walking away.

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As she wakes up in a bedroom she doesn’t recognize, Ellayne becomes increasingly aware of one thing: she has no memories—no identity—no name. Dark figures not only haunt her nightmares, but also stalk her in reality. Ellayne finds herself on the run, chased by a hooded archer with deadly aim.

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Lady Charlotte Ashworth has spent her life doing everything right—managing her family’s crumbling estate, raising her younger sister, and sacrificing her own dreams without regret.

Until the day she’s told she’s dying.

With only months left, Charlotte makes a bold decision: she will give her sister the perfect Season… and in the stolen moments between duty and goodbye, she will finally live for herself. Champagne, scandal, and reckless choices become her new companions—and for the first time, she refuses to fade quietly into the background.

Marcus Hale, Viscount and physician, sees what others do not. Beneath Charlotte’s dazzling transformation lies a truth he cannot ignore—and a woman he cannot forget. As their connection deepens into something undeniable, Marcus is faced with an impossible choice: respect her wishes… or fight for a future she no longer believes she has.

But love, like life, is not so easily surrendered.

As time runs out and hearts are laid bare, Charlotte must decide—will she spend her final days saying goodbye… or risk everything for a chance at more?

New release week—Trial By Fire is here! 🔥

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This week feels a little extra magical… because Trial By Fire is officially out!

But first—Spring Fling is out and available to order on Amazon (link below), and I’ve been thrilled to see this spicy why-choose romance anthology out in the world. My story follows a woman looking for something new who ends up involved with not one, but two very tempting men… because honestly, why choose between two hot and available men?

And now…

Trial By Fire is here!

This is the first book in my Richmond Academy series, part of the Mystical Society world, and I’m so excited to finally share Shayla’s story with you. Shayla is a phoenix shifter who can’t shift, and her family is determined to “fix” that—one way or another—by sending her to Richmond Academy in Virginia. What follows is a story of magic, pressure, friendship, discovery, and adventure as Shayla starts finding her own path.

Seeing this book out in the world is such a big moment for me, and I hope you’ll love stepping into Richmond Academy as much as I loved writing it.

And there’s more just ahead…

Wheel of the Year: Spring releases May 1, 2026, featuring my Beltane story about a clumsy witch who casts her spell looking for love, actually finds it… and then has to figure out how to keep it. It’s romantic, magical, a little chaotic, and very spring.

Behind the scenes, I’m still writing on several more projects coming later this year, and I’m honestly excited about all of them. There are stories brewing I can’t wait to share when they’re a little closer to release.

As for life outside the writing cave—physical therapy is going… well, it is going. I’m now reaching out to orthopedics to see what else can be done with my shoulder. Not exactly the adventure I had planned, but I’m crossing my fingers, hoping for the best, and trying to keep my sense of humor intact.

And because no newsletter is complete without more books, I’ve got new releases and book shares from other authors below for you to explore. I hope you find something wonderful to add to your stack.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

Shayla is a phoenix shifter who can’t use fire—and in her family, that makes her a failure.

With her eighteenth birthday fast approaching, Shayla is sent to Richmond Academy of Magic, a last-chance school for shifters with blocked or unstable powers. If she can’t unlock her abilities soon, her family will force her to transform. And phoenix transformation isn’t just magic—it’s death, rebirth, and the risk of losing every memory she’s ever had.

At Richmond, Shayla finds herself surrounded by students with dangerous hidden powers, elite training, and secrets of their own. For the first time, she feels like she might belong. Especially when she meets Georgios, a quiet, fiercely loyal boy who understands her fear—and sees strength in her no one else does. Their slow-burn connection gives Shayla something she’s never had before: someone worth fighting for.

But phoenixes are born in flame, and Shayla’s power is waking whether she’s ready or not.

If she rises, she could lose her memories. Her identity. Even Georgios.

If she refuses, her family will make the choice for her.

At a magical academy where power defines your future, Shayla must decide if she’s brave enough to burn… and strong enough to rise.

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New week, new reads, and what’s coming next ✨🔥

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Another week, another stack of stories—and this one has been full in the best way.

Spring Fling is officially out and ready to read! This spicy why-choose romance anthology is live on Amazon, and I’m so excited it’s finally in your hands. If you’re in the mood for heat, drama, and stories that don’t make you choose, you’ll definitely want to grab this one (link below!).

And we’re getting very close to the next release…

Trial by Fire arrives on April 21, 2026.

This YA Academy story follows Shayla, a phoenix shifter who can’t shift, as she’s sent to Richmond Academy in Virginia to learn what should come naturally. Along the way, she’s figuring out friendships, facing challenges, and finding her place—plus a few adventures that don’t exactly go as planned. I can’t wait for you to meet her.

Right around the corner after that…

Wheel of the Year: Spring releases on May 1, 2026, featuring my Beltane story. This one leans into a bit of chaos and charm—a clumsy witch who casts her spell looking for love, actually finds it, and then has to figure out how to keep it. It’s messy, magical, and full of that spring energy.

On the life side of things, it’s been a mix of busy and meaningful. I’m still working through physical therapy for my shoulder—definitely challenging, but I know it’ll be worth it when things finally loosen up.

I also got to spend time with family this past weekend celebrating my mom’s birthday, and even had family come in from Oklahoma. It was one of those weekends that reminds you to slow down just enough to enjoy the moments in between all the writing and deadlines.

Speaking of writing—I’m still deep in several projects that will be coming out later this year, and I’m excited about what’s ahead.

And of course, I’ve gathered up more new releases and book shares from other authors for you below—because there’s always room for one more story on the list.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

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Shayla is a phoenix shifter who can’t use fire—and in her family, that makes her a failure.

With her eighteenth birthday fast approaching, Shayla is sent to Richmond Academy of Magic, a last-chance school for shifters with blocked or unstable powers. If she can’t unlock her abilities soon, her family will force her to transform. And phoenix transformation isn’t just magic—it’s death, rebirth, and the risk of losing every memory she’s ever had.

SEASONS OF MAGIC : OSTARA – BELTANE

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Seasons of Magic welcomes the Spring…

Ostara represents new beginnings, the earth reawakening and hope.
Beltane represents love, growth and the thinning of the veil.

Magic is in the air…but what happens when spells go wrong? What happens when intentions turn sour and magic goes awry?

For these six witches, it means battling strange creatures, being lost in far off worlds and even going up against the natural world to save lives.
Magic is not for the faint hearted and it always has a price.

Seasons of Magic: Ostara – Beltane is the first collection in the Seasons of Magic series.

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Spring Fling Antholgy: Why Choose

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Hot! Spicy! Who can choose? This RH is so worth the look. Authors who love angsty behavior have come together to tell their best why choose stories. You will not want to miss this fantastic anthology.