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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Nov 20, 2019
- 1 min
MORIBUND: Amazon Best Seller!
It's official! CIRCUIT FAE: MORIBUND is an Amazon Best Seller! I feel honored to be on the lists with such amazing reads as CRIER'S WAR and GIDEON THE NINTH (which is next on my reading list--yay!) Thank you so much to all the readers, reviewers, bloggers, friends, fans, and family who've supported me and this series! It's very close to my heart because, growing up, I didn't have any books like these at all, where teen lesbians had romance and adventures. Heck, I never really
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Oct 24, 2019
- 2 min
Next up - CIRCUIT FAE 5: EIDOLON!
Dear Readers, I hope you're enjoying CIRCUIT FAE 4: NEMESIS! It's been getting great reviews! I'm very grateful to all the readers, bloggers, and reviewers for loving NEMESIS and calling it "a rollercoaster ride of emotions!" But what's up next? Will Syl and Rouen get their happily ever after? Or will old enemies arise to tear them apart again? Find out in CIRCUIT FAE 5: EIDOLON, launching on March 3, 20201! DESCRIPTION Long live the Faerie Queens! Syl Skye, Queen of the Summ
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min
5 Stars for NEMESIS!
The reviews are in, and it's official: Everyone is LOVING CIRCUIT FAE 4: NEMESIS! We debuted at #23 in LGBT YA on Amazon! Considering NEMESIS is Book 4 in a series, I call that a win. Thank you to all the readers, reviewers, bloggers, friends, and family who helped make NEMESIS a success! See what other readers and reviewers are saying about CIRCUIT FAE 4: NEMESIS: "I couldn't believe how this installment had me turning the pages faster than ever. The pacing, the story, the a
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Aug 20, 2019
- 2 min
NetGalley Alert! NEMESIS and MORIBUND
Dear Readers, Bloggers, and Reviewers, If you're looking for angsty lesbian YA with a diverse cast, fast-paced action, Fae magic, and all the angst and drama you can stand, great news! CIRCUIT FAE 4: NEMESIS is now available on NetGalley for a limited time. GET NEMESIS! New to the series? No problem! For a limited time, CIRCUIT FAE 1: MORIBUND is also up on NetGalley for your reading pleasure. GET MORIBUND! Also, I'd love it if you'd leave me a review on GoodReads. Pretty ple
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jul 18, 2019
- 1 min
Circuit Fae: Hogwarts Houses
Hello, Readers! Let's talk about everyone's favorite Harry Potter pastime--figuring out which Hogwarts House you are. Me? I'm a Gryffindor, through and through. Brave (sometimes to the point of recklessness), but loyal and true. But enough about me! Let's talk CIRCUIT FAE characters! SYL SKYE You've probably already guessed it: Syl's about as Gryffindor as you can get! The fair Fae princess's optimism and never-give-up attitude suits the House of the Brave and Courageous. Plu
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
Circuit Fae: News
Dear Readers, Just a few quick announcements in CIRCUIT FAE news today. First up, I've officially finished with CIRCUIT FAE 4: NEMESIS! Huzzah! After one more quick proofing read, I'll be sending it out to my publisher to be formatted, so it can look all pretty and badass on release day: September 10, 2019! Second up, soon (read: at an indeterminate date in the near future), THE CIRCUIT FAE series will come out of Kindle Unlimited for a time. I wish I could list an accurate d
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jul 5, 2019
- 2 min
Con Recap: In Your Write Mind 2019
This past weekend, I returned to my MFA alma mater, Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA, for the In Your Write Mind 2019 writers' conference. I got to reconnect with old friends like guest of honor, Mark Oshiro, as well as attend a Mystery Dinner written by our very own Victoria Thompson. Seton Hill is more than just the place I got my MFA. It was the first place where other writers told me my work had promise. For the first time ever, I got feedback on my writing, and pe
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jun 25, 2019
- 1 min
Book Signing This Saturday!
Hello my pretties! I'm super excited to be returning to my alma mater, Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA, for the In Your Write Mind conference this weekend. I'll be doing a panel on Making a Writing Career, and yes! Signing all the books on Saturday night at the SHU Performing Arts Center (PAC). I'll have all the CIRCUIT FAE books with me, so come chat me up, hang out, browse the other awesome author tables, get your book signed, and/or goob about Frozen 2 or my curren
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
NEMESIS Pinterest Boards: Syl & Rouen
Hello my pretties! I'm gearing up for the release of CIRCUIT FAE 4: NEMESIS on September 10. We'll get a glimpse of Rouen's dark side in this one as she and Syl are forced into the battle they've been avoiding forever (read: 3 novels and 3 novellas). I hope you're excited about their epic showdown as I am! Miss Jardin's back and badder than ever. Glamma gets a little more battle action. Pru and Lennon go through MAJOR changes <hint! hint!>. The dark Fae kids put in a cameo. A
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jun 12, 2019
- 9 min
Sneak Peak: NEMESIS
Dear Readers, In honor of Pride Month, I'm sharing the first unedited (and subject to minor changes) chapter of CIRCUIT FAE 5: NEMESIS, which launches this fall! Don't know what NEMESIS is about? Let me catch you up: Two Fae princesses. Mortal enemies turned star-crossed lovers Now mortal enemies again What would you do if your beloved girlfriend suddenly became your worst enemy? That dilemma’s all too real for Syl Skye, the last princess of the fair Fae. Even though Syl is a
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jun 5, 2019
- 1 min
EIDOLON: The Cover is Here
Dear Readers, in honor of Pride Month, I'm revealing the cover for CIRCUIT FAE 5: EIDOLON, the final chapter of Syl and Rouen's journey! I hope you love it as much as I do! DESCRIPTION Long live the Faerie Queens! Syl Skye, Queen of the Summer Court and Rouen Rivoche, Queen of the Winter Court have finally brought peace to their warring Fae realms. Or so they think. Because Rouen's mom, the Adamant Queen, is back, and she's hell-bent on ruling--no matter what the cost! She te
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
What's New & Next!
Heyla Readers! I can hardly believe we're nearly halfway through the second quarter of 2019. It's been a busy year, so I thought I'd take a breath to touch base and let you all know what's going on with me and my various writing projects. First up, CIRCUIT FAE. Earlier this month, we released the CIRCUIT FAE BOXED SET, which includes MORIBUND, DERAILED, OUROBOROS, and DETHRONED, PLUS, BONUS CONTENT NEVER BEFORE SEEN! Originally, we looked into doing an iBooks special edition
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- May 14, 2019
- 2 min
The CIRCUIT FAE Boxed Set is Here!
Great news! Today's the launch day for the CIRCUIT FAE boxed set! That's right, you get MORIBUND, DERAILED, OUROBOROS, and DETHRONED all in one juicy boxset PLUS NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT!!! - ALL FOR A SUPER LOW PRICE OF $9.99 - Also...it's CIRCUIT FAE's book birthday, but we're giving away presents. One lucky winner will walk away with a KINDLE FIRE. ENTER NOW Description Two Faerie princesses. Two warring realms. One forbidden love. The War for Faerie begins! From
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- May 9, 2019
- 5 min
On Diversity & Representation
DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION – ONE READER’S PERSPECTIVE It’s no secret that diversity is gaining ground in popular media. Our world is amazingly diverse, and marginalized people are rightfully demanding movies about protagonists like them. As part of the LGBTQ+ community and an own voices author (meaning, my protagonists and I share a marginalized lesbian identity), I can attest that we’re so ready for diverse books. So! Ready! We’re hungry for these books and to see ourselve
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Apr 30, 2019
- 1 min
REKINDLED: Now in Paperback!
Amazing news, dear Readers! CIRCUIT FAE 3.5: REKINDLED is now available in paperback! Get it now and get caught up on all the snarky, angsty Syl and Rouen adventures! Description Syl Skye, newly crowned Queen of Fair Faerie, would be psyched to be the ruler of her Summer realm, except for two things. First, her girlfriend Rouen Rivoche became Queen of Dark Faerie, the Winter realm. That would be great except the Winter realm’s always been at war with Summer. By tradition, tha
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
Happy Book Birthday: REKINDLED!
It's launch day for CIRCUIT FAE 3.5: REKINDLED! This one was a lot of fun to write, and it let me thank some very kind readers who loved the dark Fae kids and wanted more. As always, to thank you all for your love and support, we're launching with tons of goodies, giveaways, excerpts, interviews, Top 10 Lists, and more! DESCRIPTION It’s good to be queen. Except when it’s a total disaster. Syl Skye, newly crowned Queen of Fair Faerie, would be psyched to be the ruler of her Su
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
CIRCUIT FAE: Save Across the Series!
REKINDLED launches today! Save across the entire CIRCUIT FAE series! Book One - MORIBUND - FREE! Amazon Barnes & Noble GooglePlay iTunes Kobo Book 1.5 - DERAILED - 99 cents! Amazon Barnes & Noble GooglePlay iTunes Kobo Book Two - OUROBOROS - $1.99 Amazon Barnes & Noble GooglePlay iTunes Kobo Book 2.5 - DETHRONED - $2.99 Amazon Barnes & Noble GooglePlay iTunes Kobo Book 3 - INIMICAL - $3.99 Amazon Barnes & Noble GooglePlay iTunes Kobo #Ownvoices #Dethroned #urbanfantasy #YAFan
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Mar 14, 2019
- 1 min
It's REKINDLED month!
March is REKINDLED month! That's right, pretties! CIRCUIT FAE 3.5: REKINDLED releases on March 26, 2019 with tons of goodies, giveaways, and blog tour awesomeness More on that later, but first, a sneak peak at our badass giveaway! Check out this amazing OUROBOROS-themed Alex and Ani charm in Rafaelian gold! WOWOWOWOWOWOW! ENTER TO WIN Stay tuned for more awesome REKINDLED launch news, giveaways, and goodies! #REKINDLED #CircuitFae #Giveaway #Rafflecopter #AlexandAni #SneakPea
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GirlyEngine (GIE)
- Jan 29, 2019
- 1 min
REKINDLED Launch Tour: Sign-ups are Live!
Great news, Readers! CIRCUIT FAE 3.5: REKINDLED is a little over two months from launch, and sign-ups just went live for our awesome two-week blog tour! We'll have interviews, Top 10 lists, reviews, and of course--those giveaways and excerpts! Sign-up here! Also, I've added a brandy-new Prologue from Glamma's point of view, and I think you're really going to like it. If you haven't pre-ordered your copy of REKINDLED yet, get it here: AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE GOOGLEPLAY iTUNES KO
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