Mary’s Expression

Enchanted Garden Ball

Last month, my husband took me on an extra special date night. An Enchanted Garden Ball. The event was hosted by a dress company, JessaKae. It took place at a local event venue and vineyard, La Caille.

I wore a JessaKae dress, the Highgrove. I felt like a princess from one of my stories! I loved seeing everyone so dressed up. Even the men. There were fabulous dresses and suits, some people in costumes and masks. I wore a tiara. My husband wore a renaissance pirate shirt.

There were carriage rides, performers, and so so many photo opportunities. It was a fabulous date night, and felt very in line with Briarbook Lane and the Tales of Tessagonia.

A to Z Picture Book Challenge Complete

I have completed the Picture Book portion of my A to Z reading challenge! These I did make an effort to read in order, as I had plenty of access to books at the library where I work. I also read more than the 26 needed, for that same reason. So this covers the first...

Book Review: Thorn

Title: ThornAuthor: Intisar KhananiGenre: FantasySeries: Dauntless PathFairy-tale Inspiration:The Goose GirlAge group: Young AdultAuthor website: http://booksbyintisar.com/ Thoughts Thorn ​is a retelling of Grimm's The Goose...

My Progress in A to Z Reading

Recap to Date Books read: 4 titles for the main challenge (letters A, F, P, and Q)Quarter to Midnight by Darcy CoatesParabo by Keely BibeauAlong the Saltwise Sea by Deborah Baker (aka Seanan McGuire)Final Girls by Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire) Picture books read: 15...

A Year in Review

Two years ago, Elizabeth and I started Briarbook Lane together. To celebrate, we are having a contest! Check out the details on our new Briarbook Lane News blog.Here is a look back at what I have accomplished this last year. Publishing I started Briarbook Lane Press...

New Book Announcement

My new novella is now available on for Kindle! The Blazing Princess is the first in a new series of fairy-tale retellings, The Tales of Tessagonia. The Blazing Princess Aurelia is cursed to die after eighteen years, with the caveat that true love can follow...