Category: Book News – Caldryn Parliament

  • A Busy Week

    The cover of Stars Die (featuring a cubist painting of a parliament with a black silhouette of a woman in a trenchcoat in front of it) against a background of a luxury apartment overlooking a futuristic city

    Thanks for popping in for a visit. It feels a lot like you’ve dropped in for a cup of tea, and I’ve left you to wander in the garden while I jot down an idea before it escapes. For me, this website is a nice balance between being sociable as an author and losing myself in my writing. I’m glad you could join me.

    It’s been a very stressful few days. Release weeks are, but launching a new series takes it to a whole new level. Thank goodness you loved Stars Die. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your reviews. Not only do they prompt Amazon to put the book in front of more readers like you, but they encourage me to keep writing. I cannot express how much your reviews mean. Thank you.

    I’ve been reading I Ran Away to Evil by Mystic Neptune. It is as warmly comforting as a hug. To everyone who recommended it as cozy fantasy – you’re the best!

    The Dragon’s Gambit (Book 1, The Underkeepers) by Hankthemoose wasn’t as cozy, but it is an enjoyable progression fantasy. I like scrappy heroes who strive to grow, but also remain loyal to their friends.

    What have you been reading (apart from Stars Die, of course 😉 )?


    If you’re interested in the state of the publishing industry, Jane Friedman has been reporting on it for years. I’m subscribed to her paid newsletter and love seeing it arrive in my inbox. It’s always full of fascinating trends, opinions, and happenings. However, she’s also starting a free version. I’m not sure of the details, so I recommend checking out her website.

    Next week I hope to share a writing-related post. I have a topic in mind that’s been bothering me. LOL I’m generous like that. If it’s bothering me, I’ll share it with you 😉

  • New Release: Stars Die

    purple picture of a futuristic parliament house as the backdrop to the cover of Stars Die, featuring a cubist parliament house and a woman's silhouette

    Stars Die is out today! I am so freaking happy. This is the start of what I hope will be a wonderful journey. You have so many, many surprises ahead of you ::insert evil author laughter::

    To celebrate, I’m rewarding myself with a new book or four.

    I’m impatiently waiting for “Folk-Spelled” a Sherlock Holmes retelling by Forthright. It sounds fabulous. I’ll add a link as soon as I notice it go live.

    I’ve also pre-ordered the first book in Anne Bishop’s new series, An Isle of Wyrd. Turns of Fate looks amazing. Sadly, it’s not out till November.

    Fortunately, I only have to wait till June for Kate Elliott’s The Witch Roads. And I have a debut author’s book on pre-order for July because I couldn’t resist the title and concept, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy.

    “Books, glorious books…” to be sung to the tune of Oliver Twist’s “Food, glorious food!”

    Happy reading!

    P. S. Because it’s a release day, I’ve posted this a day later than when I hope to regularly blog – this is a note from the agitated admin part of my soul.

  • Revealing Secrets!

    Caldryn Parliament is the secret project I’ve been working on for so long. Have a look around. Explore! I’ve built this website while thinking about the Realm—how it works, the people in it, and the mysteries to be revealed.

    Stars Die is book 1. The ebook edition releases February 27 and is available for pre-order.

    In 2025 my goal is to release the first three books in this magic parliament mystery series as ebooks. They will be available in Kindle Unlimited.

    Audio and paperback editions are planned, but not my priority.

    If 2024 taught me anything, it’s that I can’t do everything I want all at once. Audiobooks and paperbacks will happen after I’m happy with the first three ebooks (or if I manage to clone myself or learn to function without sleep).

    One of the tasks I’m adding to my ever-growing to-do list is keeping this website up-to-date.

    The idea for caldryn.com is for it to be a place where I can share ideas relating to the series. Some of the ideas will make it into books and short stories. Others will just live here.

    I’m also going to use the blog as a place where we can chat. I know this plain blog set up is old-fashioned, but it works and I think I can manage it without being overwhelmed. So, we’ll give it a go. I’ll be opening up discussions about the world of Caldryn Parliament, but also about other books, writing, and the publishing industry.

    P.S. I’ve just noticed that this new template puts the comments section at the VERY bottom of the page, so please scroll down to join the conversation.