Releasing My Debut Novel(la)
Claimed by the Ash Prince, available on Amazon on February 25, 2025
Like most writers, I was scribbling on paper from the time I was a small child and carried books around with me everywhere I went. Pen and paper were my friends. My safe place.
It wasn’t until my thirties that I started taking my writing seriously and become an author. And for the last three years, I’ve written. I’ve written quite a bit, actually. About a week ago, I finished writing my fourth book. This fact would surprise the old me, who wasn’t sure if they could produce even a singular novel. It’s been quite the journey, and it’s still unfolding ahead of me.
The problem with wanting to become an author is the moment you start writing for the express purpose of being published, writing is no longer a safe thing. You join critique groups and hire betas, then suddenly, everyone has an opinion about your writing. It’s a very scary thing. And it is that fear that has kept me small. It’s why I’ve written four books, but published zilch.
In an effort to be brave and start acting like an author, not just pretending to be one, I am publishing a book in 2025. Let me clarify, I’m publishing three books in 2025. Because I’m a person of extremes with a terrible coffee addiction. I don’t know how to do anything ‘small’. When I said I was going to get in shape, I joined a roller derby league and participated in three bodybuilding shows. And granted, I’m no longer breaking bones on the track, but I bring the same spunky energy to my writing. So here we are, trying to make a splash.
Claimed by the Ash Prince, is releasing on February 25, 2025.
You can pre-order it on Amazon by clicking this link.
Her kingdom is at war, and she’s being forced to marry. But Lelia is a princess who doesn’t want to get married. After using her powers of ice to be a general nuisance to ward off any potential match, she must face the consequences when her parents force her into an arranged marriage to help save her kingdom.
Rollo, the Ash Prince, is a super hot, battle-hardened warrior with the power to wield fire. Because of Lelia’s reputation for being a free-spirit, Rollo is the only man brave enough to claim her hand.
Leila is utterly shocked when she learns of the sexy and sinful customs of her new home. As she gets to know Rollo, she is thrilled, yet hesitant, to learn about his erotic desires. Even with his incredible wealth and power, she realizes he craves control. And he wants to exert that control over her mind and body.
It's up to Lelia to choose how much power she's willing to relinquish to find love.
This book is the first book of the Wickedly Ever After series about couples throughout the kingdom of Reznorrok. Each book is extremely hot and spicy! The second book in the serious is slated to release late May 2025.
I can’t end this post without a huge thank you to the book community who has showed up to support my debut book! At this moment, I’ve received almost 500 sign-ups for ARC readers. I’m both in a state of shock and extreme gratitude. Thank you to everyone who is joining me on this journey and making this possible! I am honored to work with each and every one of you.
ARC Update: For those of you who have signed up to be an ARC reader—these will be sent out in about three weeks. I’m wrapping up the final edits on the novella and will get them out to you as soon as I can!
-Charlie