The laughter comes through drywall, thick and low, A happy static I don’t get to know. I’m in the kitchen, pouring out a drink, And on the very edge of what they think. It isn’t cruel, it has no pointed sting, This accidental orbit where I swing.
The door swings open and the sound cuts clean, A sudden silence wipes the vibrant scene. A smile is offered, quick and paper-thin, A pause, before the story can begin Again, but different. Softer, and more staid, A careful, edited version, newly made.
And in that quiet that my presence brought, A frantic question in my mind is caught: Was my name just a whisper in the air? A punctuation mark they couldn’t share? A punchline or a problem or a plea? Was the last word they swallowed simply “me”?
There is no proof, no evidence to find, Just shifting shadows in my worried mind. A glance that might mean nothing, or mean all, The way a friendly gesture seems too small. I’m chasing ghosts of words I never heard, And judging every single action spurred.
It’s like a hum beneath the floorboards, faint, A phantom ache that merits no complaint. For what is there to say? “I feel a dread About the secret things you might have said”? They’d call it madness, and perhaps they’re right. So I just stand here in the fading light, And smile, and nod, and never let them see The terrifying space surrounding me.
Fall in love with the Shadow Realm Chronicles Her love was her light. Her transformation, her curse. Her revenge, a looming shadow. Before the Great War shattered the realms, Maeve was a fairy, wife to Hunter, and mother to baby Alexander. But a brutal attack by the vampire Marius rips her from her life, turning her into a creature of the night. Desperate and alone, she falls into the clutches of Jonathan, the enigmatic Shadow King, becoming his queen in a realm of perpetual darkness. Years pass, and the quiet town of Rivers Peak is unknowingly in the crosshairs of Maeve’s monstrous ambition-and the Shadow King’s grand design. Her human family, including a fiercely loyal Hunter and a son, Alexander, now grappling with his own magical heritage, are drawn into a conflict far beyond their understanding. As Maeve’s grandson, Justin (Shawn), uncovers the truth of his lineage, he becomes a pawn in a larger game. Torn between the monster she’s become and the vestiges of her former self, Maeve must choose: succumb to the bloodlust and orchestrate the destruction of those who wronged her, or fight for the fractured family she left behind. But in the Shadow Realm, even love can be a weapon, and the cost of freedom might be her very soul.
Her love was her light. Her transformation, her curse. Her revenge, a looming shadow. Before the Great War shattered the realms, Maeve was a fairy, wife to Hunter, and mother to baby Alexander. But a brutal attack by the vampire Marius rips her from her life, turning her into a creature of the night. Desperate and alone, she falls into the clutches of Jonathan, the enigmatic Shadow King, becoming his queen in a realm of perpetual darkness. Years pass, and the quiet town of Rivers Peak is unknowingly in the crosshairs of Maeve’s monstrous ambition-and the Shadow King’s grand design. Her human family, including a fiercely loyal Hunter and a son, Alexander, now grappling with his own magical heritage, are drawn into a conflict far beyond their understanding. As Maeve’s grandson, Justin (Shawn), uncovers the truth of his lineage, he becomes a pawn in a larger game. Torn between the monster she’s become and the vestiges of her former self, Maeve must choose: succumb to the bloodlust and orchestrate the destruction of those who wronged her, or fight for the fractured family she left behind. But in the Shadow Realm, even love can be a weapon, and the cost of freedom might be her very soul.
The 5th book in the Shadow Realm Series. Coming December 1!!!! Return to the Shadow Realm and Unravel the Secrets of the Dream Realm
Descend into the enigmatic Dream Realm, a place where reality bends and shadows conceal sinister truths. Join Annabelle as she navigates its treacherous landscapes, guided by cryptic visions. Follow Maurelle and Matthew on their desperate quest to rescue their children from the clutches of the unknown, a journey fraught with peril. Uncover the mystery of Rose’s disappearance and witness the family’s struggle to reunite. And witness the courage of Justin and his friends as they confront danger to protect the innocent, their fates intertwined with the fate of the Dream Realm itself.
Welcome to the Shadow Realm, where darkness reigns and the night is alive with magic.
Many years ago, the Great War tore apart all the realms. Now, the darkness is rising again, and it all begins with a lonely mother named Maeve.
Maeve was once a loving wife and mother, but she was turned into a vampire by the Vampire Lord Marius. Her husband, Hunter, fled with their infant son, fearing the monster she had become. Now, Maeve is a pawn being used by Marius and the Shadow King, who wants to make her his dark queen. Maeve must find a way to get back to her son and the family she left behind. But will she succumb to the darkness, or will she fight for her soul?
Travel to the Shadow Realm, hear spellbinding tales, meet magical creatures, and join Maeve in the quest to save herself and her family.
I am what you call an indie writer which means I publish my own books. I tried to work with a publisher, but it did not go well. I learned a lot from working with them, and from writing over the years.Â
Now I am writing the last book in my series the Shadow Realm Chronicles and still I do not know how to market the book. It worries me sometimes that I have put all this energy into this project and because of that no one will read it. I recently got a review that was not the best and it made me think. Do I really know how to write? Are my books just crap? I know all writers have people who don’t like their books, and everyone has their own taste, but man that killed me.Â
I found that when I write, I am less stressed. So that act of writing keeps me grounded and focused. When I am not writing, for any reason, I am more stressed and irritable.Â
I also like being creative. My books series, I think is fun. It is the story about a family that is cursed and through generations they try and overcome this darkness.Â
Book 1 The Shadow Realm Chronicles Maeve
Welcome to the Shadow Realm!
Many years ago, darkness tore apart the worlds. They called it the Great War, for it was massive and involved all the realms of all the worlds, save one. Enemies on either side grew their armies for battle with heavy casualties. New allies formed out of this bloodshed while old ones crumbled. The Great War might be over, but another one looms in the distance, and it all begins with a lonely mother named Maeve.
Maeve once was a loving mother and wife, but darkness transforms her into a creature of the night. The Vampire Lord Marius attacked her and turned into a vampire. Her husband, Hunter, fled with her infant son, fearing the monster she would become. Now she is a pawn being used by Marius and The Shadow King who wants to make her his dark Queen. How can she get back to her son and the family she left behind? Will she succumb to the darkness or fight for her son? Will she ever be able to forgive Hunter for leaving her to the mercy of Marius and the Shadow King?
Travel to the Shadow Realm, hear spellbinding tales, meet magical creatures, and join Maeve in the quest to save her soul.
Book 2 The Shadow Realm Chronicles Matthew
Return to the Shadow Realm!
Matthew, Maeve’s grandson, is the prisoner of the Shadow King. Killed by the King of the Faye, Matthew must fight to get back to his family and reunite all those he had lost. Can he, do it? Or will he allow darkness to enter his soul? Will Maeve intervene and save him? Will his wife ever forgive him for the dark things he must do, and will his son ever accept him? How far would you go to save your family?
Can Matthew overcome the darkness and return to his family or succumb to the darkness and become The New Shadow King? Travel to the Shadow Realm, hear spellbinding tales, meet magical creatures, and join Matthew as he fights for his family.
Book 3 The Shadow Realm Chronicles Justin
Journey with Justin as he learns about the magical world.
Take a journey in time, back before Maeve and Matthew returned, back to the time when Justin first met Lily and Nancy, back to when Justin did not know he was a magical being. Take a journey with Justin and his friends as they learn who they are, how they are connected, and what powers they have. Can they sense the darkness? How can a group of kids help prevent this impending doom and darkness?
Travel to the Shadow Realm, meet vampires, witches, and werewolves. Learn about the merpeople and the Faye. Help Justin and his friends learn who they are in this magical world filled with danger, darkness, and love.
Book 4 The Shadow Realm Chronicles Maurelle
Will Maurelle ever be able to forgive Matthew and herself? The search for Maurelle’s kids starts now!
For a young fairy named Maurelle life was wonderful. She was a princess, and she loved her family. But Maurelle did not understand the ways of the world and the darkness that dwelt in her father and others. But as she grew, that darkness became a reality not only for herself but her husband Matthew.
Will she find the courage to rebuild her family, to forgive her husband, and will she ever be able to forgive herself? If she can’t forgive herself, how will she ever be able to face her father and find her children?
Book 5 The Shadow Realm Chronicles: Annabelle (Coming soon)
Book 6 The Shadow Realm Chronicles: Carillon (Coming Soon)
I watch the hours tick by, Â
Waiting to hear from you. Â
Your soothing voice, Â
Comforts my soul. Â
The hours feel like an eternity, Â
Without you here. Endless it seems. Â
Time drags on as I wait to hear from you. Â
Now you are here, and time speeds up. Â
Once you leave, and I will go back to waiting, Â
Time stands still as I wish you were here. Â
Longing to feel your warm embrace. Â
Longing to hear your voice and share your sweet smile. Â
The houses once again tick by slowly till we meet again. Â
I wake in the evening hoping you are there.
The days apart are so long.Â
To feel your embrace and feel your love.Â
Though the days and nights are long.Â
Your voice calms my soul.Â
Some things are worth waiting for.Â
Some people are worth the wait. Â
Each morning to hear your voiceÂ
Wishing you were here.Â
Wishing our lives were one. Â
