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It' LIVE! The Gate Keeper Chronicles ~ Book 3, Diomere's Mercenary is Available Now! I'm so excited for everyone to read Kardia and Sahir's story. If you love dragon shifters, harpy shifters, etc, then don't miss checking this book out!  To celebrate, I'm also got the first 2 books in the series discounted to $0.99 through Friday. Don't miss out on this award-winning STEAMY fantasy romance series.

I'm excited to announce that Diomere's Mercenary, Book 3 of The Gate Keeper Chronicles, not only has a beautiful cover, but also has a release date! Woot! To celebrate, I've included a short teaser from the book below. Let me know what you think in the comments! (Note: Click below this post on "View Original Post" to comment) Blurb: Five Gates. Five Sisters. Five Very Different Men. Once there were two worlds connected by five magical gates. Then the Gate Keepers closed the gates and disappeared. The Gate Keepers have returned Ripped from her home and sold to the mercenary guild as a child, Kardia Quinones overcame her father’s betrayal and made a place for herself as a respected mercenary. Then war threatens her beloved guild and her homeland. Sahir Mekala wakes after twenty-three years to find his people on the brink of war and his intended mate unwilling to accept him. But dragons are as stubborn as harpies and he’ll let nothing stop him from clai...

All writers are insecure at various times throughout their writing journey and I'm definitely no different. So I've joined in on the  Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop . The 1st Wednesday of each month I'll post about the insecurities I've been struggling with and/or conquered, and answer that month's IWSG question. Happy New  Year! It's the start of a new year AND a new decade. Does this mean the new goals need to be extra special? Because we need that extra pressure, right?! I'm a goal oriented person, meaning, I wonder aimlessly without something to work toward. I know, depending on the goal, that I might not make it in the time frame planned, but I also know I won't accomplish anything at all without the goal in mind. A good example are my 2019 goals: Publish Diomere's Healer ~ check Finish writing Diomere's Mercenary ~ check Lose 20lbs ~ check Finish writing book 1 of my rock star romance series ~ FAIL. *sigh* 3 out of 4...

All writers are insecure at various times throughout their writing journey and I'm definitely no different. So I've joined in on the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop . The 1st Wednesday of each month I'll post about the insecurities I've been struggling with and/or conquered, and answer that month's IWSG question. In July, I participated in the Camp NaNoWriMo Challenge and I FINISHED the 3rd book of The Gate Keeper Chronicles!! Woot! However, it wasn't easy. Writing the end of a book is always bitter sweet. It's the point when I worry that I've written an entire book of utter rubbish, that I may not be able to tie things up in a satisfactory way, and that I didn't tie into the overarching series plot enough. So much unnecessary stress! I also feel like I'm a SLOW writer, so the NaNoWriMo events are my way to propel myself over the finish line. Which they do, but now, in the first days after the challenge has been successfully co...

Who doesn't love Christmas?! Especially the receiving gifts part!! If that's you, then you're in for a treat this July! A bunch of bloggers have come together to offer all kinds of "reader friendly" gifts just for you. I'll be giving away: (2) eBook of the Winner's Choice from The Gate Keeper Chronicles  or my Shine novellas Enter on the form below! NOTE: To comment, click on "View Original Post" at the bottom of this post. Sabrina's Christmas in July Fun Sabrina's Christmas in July Fun And don't forget to visit the other bloggers participating in this hop via the linky list below! You don't want to miss out on any of these amazing "gifts"!

In a couple of days, during the hottest week we've had so far here in Oklahoma, I'm going to haul my family on a camping trip out to the lake where I spent many a summer in my childhood and I CANNOT WAIT! I'm talking tent camping, folks. That's right. Community showers and toilets, food cooked on camp stoves or over the fire, and a thin fabric shelter to keep the wild life at bay for 5 days. And while all of that sounds over-the-top fun, it's the fact that my siblings and their families will be joining us! Squeeeeee! If you've been following me for any length of time, you know that my siblings are one of my favorite parts of this crazy life I live. Each of us only 2 years apart of less, we are a loud, rowdy bunch with kids and spouses who fit right into our crazy. My sister and two brothers, all younger than me, are the reason that siblings play such an important role in my books. They inspired Nadia's excitement when Arri arrived in Diomere's ...

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!! Growing up as the oldest of 4 siblings and 14 cousins, I felt like I got all the baby time I could handle and didn't intend to have any children of my own. Then I met my husband and decided maybe I'd give it a go at least once. BEST DECISION EVER! I've accomplished much in my life to be proud of, but my son and the amazing person he is will ALWAYS be my proudest accomplishment. Did you always imagine being a mother or are you like me? Either way, this day is about you and I hope it's an amazing one! To continue celebrating, I thought I'd mention 3 of my favorite mothers in fantasy/paranormal romance. These women totally kill this mom thing and let me know that I'm not alone in some of the crazy antics I have to put up with from my family. #1 & #2: The Psy/Changeling Series by Nalini Singh- It's a toss up between Tamsyn and Ashaya. Tamsyn isn't the MC of Slave to Sensation, Book 1 of...

Since the second book in my Award-Winning Fantasy Romance series released last week, I thought I'd center this week's magical creatures post around the race of the hero: the Manticore Origins : Persia, originally called Martichorus Appearance : Head of an old man with a long beard, body of a lion, scorpion tail, dragon wings, and sharp claws. Legend : This beast is said to be a man-eater that lays in tall grasses so it's beastly body is hidden and only the non-threatening image of it's human head is visible. When humans near, it pounces on them, devouring them in one bite, or shoots stingers from it's tail, rendering them helpless while feasts on them. Despite having the head of a human, the beast couldn't talk, but rather had a trumpet sound for a voice. Disappearances were often blamed on this fierce creature. The Gate Keeper Chronicles : In my series, the Manticore people look a bit more human. They  have lion eyes and thick, lion-mane...

This month is the  A to Z Blog Challenge  and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. K  is for Krishna Hindu God He is the 8th incarnation of Vishnu According to legend Krishna was not only divine, but heroic as well. He is alleged to have defeated numerous dragons and monsters, and eventually as predicted, killed his half-uncle the tyrannical king Kamsa. ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the  A to Z Blog Challenge  and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. J  is for Jesus  Christian God the Son, the second of a Divine Trinity The central figure of Christianity Born of a virgin Christians believe that Jesus' crucifixion and subsequent resurrection enables humans to be reconciled to God. Fun 'J' Fact Jesus is my favorite of all the world's deities. Because of his Grace, I know that despite my sins, I am forgiven.  ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the A to Z Blog Challenge and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. I  is for Inanna Sumerian goddess of love and war Ishtar is her Babylonian counterpart Gilgamesh scorned her advances ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the A to Z Blog Challenge and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. H  is for Horus Egyptian Sky God Also known as the Falcon God Often depicted as a stylized eye Horus is more than one god put together. He is the Falcon God, the king of Egypt and the lord of heaven. ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the A to Z Blog Challenge and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. G  is for Gaia  Primal Greek Mother Goddess Her union with Uranus(the sky) and Pontus(the sea) produced the heavenly gods, the Titans, and the Giants. ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the A to Z Blog Challenge and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. F  is for Frigg  Norse Goddess of Love & Fertility Wife of Odin Foremost among the Aesir goddesses Closely associated with Freya, a goddess of both the Aesir and Vanir tribes of deities. Frigg and Freya were at one time the same deity. ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the A to Z Blog Challenge and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. E  is for Epona  Celtic Horse Goddess associated with fertility, a cornucopia, horses, mules and  oxen who accompanied it's soul on its final journey. This goddess is unique as she was adopted by the Romans and a temple was erected to her in Rome. ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA Fantasy novellas  Lost Haven ,  Road to Nowhere , and  The Gilded Cage . You can follow here or go to her  website  to learn more about her books.

This month is the A to Z Blog Challenge and I've chosen to cover the topic of deities. I'll post a deity from religions across the world, past and present. Many of these inspire the gods within the books I write. I find the topic fascinating and hope you enjoy each post this month. C  is for Cybele Anatolian Mother Goddess She is Phrygia's only known goddess and was probably it's state deity. Her Phrygian cult was adopted by Greek colonists of Asia Minor and brought to the mainland Greece. Funny 'C' Fact I call my cat, Midnight, a dog-cat. He loves to play fetch, begs for food, and to be around his humans ALL the time. We love him so much. His unique personality fits right into our family. He's so big that when he and my 9 year old son lie next to each other, they're almost the same length. Join me the entire month of April as I ride the crazy train that is the  A to Z Blog Challenge . ~Sabrina A. Fish is the author of YA...

On Friday, April 1st, I'll be starting the month long posts for A to Z. So today, I thought I'd give myself a little blogging break and take the opportunity to promote my YA Fantasy novellas: Lost Haven In the near future, a few young women manifest extraordinary abilities called "Shine." Each girl's ability is different. Some develop extraordinary mental abilities. Some become physically strong. Others have powers that defy description. But the world does not embrace these Shines. It fears them. Camille’s life hasn’t been the same since her parents' traumatic murder-suicide. In the aftermath, an intruder breaks into her home. Camille discovers a mysterious thumb drive hidden in her father’s office and realizes the unwanted changes in her life are just beginning. Caught in a spider's web of politics and conspiracy, betrayal and abduction, Camille is about to discover that the world is changing and hiding is not an option. Not even for Shines. ...

Along with sending my novels to beta readers, I also have select family members that read them for me. My current work-in-progress is in the revision stage. As with all my books, I sent it to my grandma. And as I was counting on, she didn't just praise me. She saw issues and told me so. This blog is for my grandma, who, despite fighting cancer for the last 2 years, took time to read my books and give me criticism I can use to get better. Thanks, Gram! You're my hero. If I'm half the woman you are, I'll count my life a success. I love you. Do you have family and friends who love you enough to criticize you when you need it? Who is your personal hero? If you like what you read here, please consider visiting my  website  to check out out my books.