Yearly Archives: 2018

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Scotch and Salad Diet and Zoraida Grey News

Two Exciting Things  ONE: Before we talk about Scotch, I have to tell you  that the cover for Zoraida Grey and the Voodoo Queen is plastered on my computer right now. But I can’t share it until the book is available for pre-order. So here’s a blurry version just for fun. TWO: The official launch date is August 1 so she will be available for pre-order in a couple of weeks. BONUS: I’m about 2 chapters shy of having Zoraida Grey […]

Heart of a Hunter

Novel Magic: Author Tamela Miles Shares Her Earthbound Angels

Angels are everywhere–but finding them isn’t always easy.  Paranormal author Tamela Miles talks about finding her own angels and what it means to have a community of Earthbound Angels. My Earth-Bound Angels “For truly we are all angels temporarily hiding as humans.” ― Brian L. Weiss I love angels, holy wars, good vs. evil – all those themes. Since I write from things close to my heart, these themes keep popping up in my work. One of the favorite heroines […]

Secret Desires-Based on a true romance

Novel Magic: Historical Romance Inspired by a Real Life Story

A little dose of reality never hurt anybody. Our Novel Magic feature this week is a historical romance inspired by true events.   J.L. Regen’s book–Secret Desires— was inspired by a real life story of lovers who join hearts against many odds. She lives in the New York metropolitan area, is a published photojournalist, has short suspense stories online, and has taught English as a Second Language to students around the globe. This is her first contemporary romance. She has […]

A cat watches a full moon--very noir.

My Name is Sorchia and I’m a Fairy Garden Fanatic!

NewsBreak!! Zoraida Grey and the Voodoo Queen is out of Final Galleys. Now we wait for a cover and for a release date!  Stay tuned for a Witch of a Giveaway when the clock finally strikes twelve on Release Day. And now, back to our regularly scheduled post. Last weekend I indulged a vice I’ve kept hidden for years. Something so deviant and depraved, I’ve been ashamed to share it with anyone. Something that may be a deciding factor in […]

Cushion a Paranormal Romance

Novel Magic: How Paranormal Author Tamela Miles Shapes a Hero

Paranormal Author Tamela Miles shares her formula for creating a to-die-for paranormal hero.  Easy Ways to Birth and Shape Your Paranormal Romance Hero Crafting a quality, captivating story takes a lot of time. The entire writing process, from beginning to end, is usually exhaustingly time consuming. Every writer I know well has a different issue with plotting a story – mine is character creation and shaping (or “fleshing her/him out”). It’s taken me years to progress from dreading this part […]

Becker Circle -Novel Magic on Sorchia's Universe www.sorchiadubois.com

Novel Magic: Murder, Suspense, and Cocktails with Author Addison Brae

Murder! Suspense! Cocktails! Or, as we call it here in Sorchia’s Universe–Tuesday. Read on for a glimpse at Addison Brae’s breakout novel of romance, suspense, and–yes–cocktails. A Not So Perfect Fresh Start in Becker Circle by Suspense Author Addison Brae Who hasn’t had a fresh start? Most have had many. Thank you Sorchia for allowing me to be a part of your super-cool blog! Gillian, the main character in Becker Circle,”worked her butt off to graduate Harvard a semester early […]