When one gets mature (old), one occasionally gets back bloodwork tests with high (super duper high) sugars. Not quite over the limit, but seriously close. So when that mature (old) person needs to take a hard (and sadly realistic) look at her habits, it can be alarming—8 full-sugared cokes a day alarming…along with a love of strawberry sweet tart ropes and other sugary treats. Alrighty then, DO NOT JUDGE ME. LOL Yes, I’m fully aware that I’m an idiot. HOWEVER, I found a diet soda that didn’t make me want to perform a baldness or nose wart spell on anyone …
Better Late Than Never: A Belated Birthday Post for Polly’s Birthday
Anyone else’s birthday fall in late December, after Christmas? For me, having a late December birthday was always a struggle growing up. I hardly ever had birthday parties because most of my friends were off on holidays. Most people forgot (including some of my family members) as the days after Christmas usually blended and everyone forgot what day it was, or they were still recovering from the Christmas festivities. As a youth, I generally got a combined birthday and Christmas present which was great for the first few years and then the novelty wore off. These days, I look at …
My Top Ten Songs on my Playlists
Most of my readers know that I write to music. A lot. Every book has its own playlist, and I add these into the back of the book so readers can hear what inspires me. A lot of music I listen to is darkwave, industrial, goth, and grunge/alternative. But…there are several songs that don’t fit those categories, and they’ve been on almost every playlist over the years. What are the top ten that I almost always include? Well…here we go. Zero Seven: In the Waiting Line: Ever since I heard a few bars of this and spent years tracking it …
Artemis and Her Golden Bow
Many of you probably remember the Artemis myth. She’s one of the most widely known of the Greek goddesses. Her Roman counterpart is Diana. Artemis is a departure from the maiden/mother/crone depiction of women in that she was a virgin goddess. Women who attended her also had to be chaste. What she’s probably best known for, other than tending to the moon with her brother, Apollo, is righting wrongs. Years ago when I was in Soundpeace, a metaphysical bookstore in Ashland, Oregon, I plucked a silver pendant off its black velvet backing. It was about an inch-and-a-half in diameter and …
Not Witching Around: Getting My Crap and My Carbs Under Control In 2025
The holidays can be a magical time filled with family, friends, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot of indulgence. If you’re like me, the past two months have been a whirlwind of desserts, starchy deliciousness of potatoes, fresh baked breads, and pastas. And I must confess to the occasional (okay, frequent) donut run. And while I don’t regret the memories made, my body is definitely feeling the aftereffects. Ten extra pounds, tighter jeans, and a general sluggishness have me saying, “Enough is enough!” I wish there was a witch spell or a magic bullet to make me like the things I …
Happy New Year, friends!!! Let’s make 2025 our bitch! LOL
I used to make New Year’s Resolutions—stress on the words ‘used to’. My resolutions were batshit nuts and usually unattainable. Most lasted a week. Some lasted a few days. My resolution to walk ten miles a day lasted one day. I just don’t like my treadmill enough to spend that much time with it. You feel me? I decided that I wasn’t going down that lane anymore. Soooooo, now I make goals…. that are subject to change. It works for me. This year my goal is better work-life balance. Of course, that was my goal last year too… and …
January New Releases
January 28: Yasmine Galenorn: Shadow Scorching: An Urban Fantasy Adventure. (Book 2 in the Shadow Blade Series)
Happy Holidays From the Witchy Chicks!
We’ll be back on January 6th. Have a wonderful holiday–whatever you celebrate, or a peaceful end of the year if that’s what you choose for your holiday, and a Happy New Year.
Discover Your Next Paranormal Adventure! ✨
Looking for a magical escape this holiday season? 🎄 Whether you’re into witches, ghosts, cosmic destinies, or madcap mythological adventures, I’ve got a book (or series!) for you. Dive into these captivating tales and let the magic carry you away: 🌳 Midlife in Mosswood Start fresh with Rosie Bell, a single mom who trades her chaotic past for a decrepit cottage in Mosswood, Georgia. As Rosie uncovers her ancestral magic, she finds more than just a home—she discovers an Irish witch king who falls hard for her, a quirky town full of found family, and adventures steeped in imaginative lore. …
How to Avoid Christmas Stress: Strategies for a more relaxed holiday season.
Christmas always mean school holidays for me, but that doesn’t mean I can relax and put my feet up. Christmas day is fast approaching and nothing gets my anxieties going more than having to work out the family get-together schedule for Christmas Day. Talk about stressful. This year I decided to listen to my own advice. I planned ahead, set my budget and prioritized my self-care putting me at the top of the list. I aim to have a quiet Christmas Day with those that mean the most to me. Here are some strategies to help you have a more …