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  • Book Review: Embergold

    by Rachelle Nelson publisher’s synopsis Fire dreamed of water, but the first sip would be its last. Gilde has spent her life isolated in the wild marshlands, a place too wet for the dragon to go. She’s safe there, according to her father. So why is he asking her to leave with him now that…

    Hailey Huntington

    March 20, 2025
    Book Reviews
    Beauty and the Beast, book review, books, dragons, enclave escape, Enclave Publishing, fairy tale, fairy tale retelling, Fantasy, Rachelle Nelson, review, standalone, YA
  • What If You Fall?

    “What if I fall?” Most of the time, we see that statement followed up with, “But what if you fly?” typically written in some sort of italicized, inspirational font. But let’s stop and sit for a while in that first question. What if you fall? What happens then? As I think about my debut novel…

    Hailey Huntington

    March 18, 2025
    publishing, Writing, Writing life
    don’t fear failing, failure, keep writing, publishing, publishing life, thoughts on writing, write anyways, writing advice, writing dreams, writing encouragement, writing fears, writing is hard, Writing life, writing motivation
  • Book Review: The Well of Ascension

    by Brandon Sanderson publisher’s synopsis Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire. Three separate armies attack. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend seems to…

    Hailey Huntington

    March 11, 2025
    Book Reviews
    Adult, book review, book series, book two, books, Brandon Sanderson, Fantasy, political fantasy, political intrigue, review, The Mistborn Saga, YA
  • I Met My Younger Selves for Coffee

    I met my younger selves for coffee.  I arrived a few seconds late. The rest were a few minutes late.  All stand awkwardly in the doorway for a moment before spotting the table.  I hug my fourteen year old self, who has just discovered the true magic of writing, and that writing a book is…

    Hailey Huntington

    March 6, 2025
    musings, Writing life
    author life, I met myself for coffee, musings, my writing journey, reflection, Writing life
  • Celebration Giveaway!

    Before signing the contract for my debut YA fantasy novel with Nightshade Publishing, I signed thirty contracts for flash fiction and short stories I had published online and in anthologies. Every single one of those stories helped grow me as a writer, and I probably wouldn’t have a contract for my novel without them. So,…

    Hailey Huntington

    March 4, 2025
    Fun
    anthology, anthology author, Celebration, Fellowship of Fantasy, flash fiction, giveaway, Havok Publishing, Perchance to Dream, short story, Short Story Collection, SPINDLE, Triple Threat, wags woofs and wonders, Ye Olde Dragon Books
  • I Signed a Book Contract!

    After dreaming about signing a book contract for years, this moment is a little surreal. But, yes, I signed a book contract for my YA fantasy novel with Nightshade Publishing! I queried Nightshade after meeting with them at Realm Makers last year, and here we are now, with a signed contract. Some of you have been around…

    Hailey Huntington

    March 1, 2025
    Announcements, publishing, Writing life
    2026 Book Release, 2026 Books, Author, Book Contract, Contract, Contracted Author, My Books, my writing journey, Nightshade Publishing, Published Author, publishing, Writing life, YA Fantasy
  • Book Review: The Betrayal of Eden

    by Erin Phillips publisher’s synopsis Before she can rise above them all, she must first fall. I’m on the precipice of a cliff.One light breeze away from falling off. At 16, Eden Fortin sees nothing but a bright future ahead of her. With a valuable promotion on the horizon, she is granted a coveted spot…

    Hailey Huntington

    February 25, 2025
    Book Reviews
    book one, book review, book series, books, Classic, classic retelling, Erin Phillips, Fantasy, Grimoire & Key, indie, Indie Books, reimagining, retelling, review, The Count of Monte Cristo, YA
  • Three Things I Reminded Myself While Drafting

    At the beginning of this year, I kicked off 2025 by finishing the first draft of my new WIP. It took a few months to get through the draft. There were ups and downs and several things I had to remind myself of. I wanted to share them with you in hope that they can…

    Hailey Huntington

    February 6, 2025
    Writing, Writing life
    drafting, editing, keep writing, write, write your book, writer life, Writing, writing encouragement, Writing life, Writing Mindset, writing motivation
  • Book Review: Lotusfall

    by Jamie Foley publisher’s synopsis Thrones have been toppled and battles won, but the war of the gods is only just beginning. The heir to the wolf-tyrant Faced with a heritage of violence, Rhu Sousuke lives in defiance of his father’s evil—and his inherited attraction to elemental power. His adoptive father offers a better path.…

    Hailey Huntington

    February 4, 2025
    Book Reviews
    book review, book series, book three, books, Fantasy, Fayette Press, indie book, Jamie Foley, review, The Katrosi Revolution, YA
  • Be Inspired

    Did you know that today is National Inspire Your Heart with Art day? Art takes so many forms—literature, music, dance, artwork—and I love how all the various aspects of art and creativity can inspire and move us. It amazes me how God has created us with imaginations and made us to reflect His own creativity…

    Hailey Huntington

    January 31, 2025
    Random, Writing life
    Art, art inspires, Christian creative, creativity, inspiration, writing inspiration, Writing life
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