INK & ASH
Stories behind the stories. History worth getting lost in.
Thoughts on writing, courage, creativity, and the occasional rabbit hole I probably should have left alone.
Welcome to Ink & Ash, the place where I share the things that don't always fit between the covers. You'll find stories behind my books, fascinating bits of history I stumbled across while researching, lessons I'm learning about writing and publishing, and the occasional thought about taking chances, chasing dreams, and figuring things out as we go.
Some days we'll talk Vikings. Other days it might be vampires, ancient civilizations, writing, publishing, or why I somehow lost three hours researching something that eventually became two sentences in a novel.
Pull up a chair. There's always another story to tell.
The Real Horror Story Begins After You Type “The End” | Halloween Edition
I thought writing the book was the hard part. Then came formatting nightmares, disappearing buttons, invisible typos, and the unexpected adventures of self-publishing. Join me for a humorous Halloween look behind the scenes of becoming an author, where coffee is essential and a sense of humor is mandatory.
The Daughters of the North: Where Legend Ends and Stories Begin
What if the women of Viking legend were more than names whispered through centuries of folklore? Discover how ten legendary warrior women inspired the creation of Daughters of the North, a historical romance series where courage, love, and the untold stories of women take center stage.
Why I Created Ash & Thorn Publishing Co.
Take the Leap Anyway
There will always be a reason to wait until you feel more ready. But sometimes the life you want begins the moment you decide to take the leap anyway.