Sorchia’s Universe–The Blog


Goals for 2018: Get S.M.A.R.T. — Why to Write Goals Down and How to Achieve Your Goals

Before I tell you about my goals for 2018, I have to note that at the beginning of January thirty-six years ago, my youngest spawn came reluctantly into the world. Despite my doctor’s assurances that I had not been pregnant for eleven months, I can just as positively assure you such was indeed the case. The only way to dislodge the little alien was by C-section which was not the most fun I’ve ever had. But, of course, it was […]

Goals for a Happy New Year

Fantasy Series-Knights of Av'lor final book cover

Fantasy Alert! Fire –Read About The Exciting Conclusion to Sam Rook’s Knights of Av’lor Series 2 comments

The Conclusion to a Fantasy Series. Epic Fantasy tales often come in sets of Three or Five or More! World Building and Character development along with the story itself takes time and sometimes one book just isn’t enough. Think Lord of the Rings and HitchHikers Guide –the only trilogy containing five books. Last year, Sorchia’s Universe signed up with Goddess Fish to post snippets and promos for Fantasy and Paranormal novels–We love that stuff here and wanted to do a little […]


T is for Tarot: to Celebrate Card Playing Day 2017 2 comments

Tarot started out as a card game. The ornate hand-painted tarot cards were expensive, so the deck was more than likely played by the aristocracy . Finding their way to Europe in the late 14th century, playing cards seem to be a Chinese invention. Legends that Tarot came from Egypt or that the Gypsies brought them seem to be just that, legends. Cards of all kinds are used for divination, and Tarot cards lend themselves nicely to that endeavor. How […]

Tarot Cards Celtic cross spread shows a happy reading.

Novel Magic with Goddess Fish Promotions: A is For Author by Shayla McBride 4 comments

Via Goddess Fish Promotions, I’m excited to share A is for Author by Shayla McBride. If you have written a book or just want to one day say you have–this book is for you. Hello, Sorchia. For some of us, the road to contentment is a rocky one. We  often can’t get out of our own way. One of the best ways to make a difference in your own life is to do something you love, something you can not […]


Novel Magic: Give a Gift of Dragons

Do you have a whimsical dragon-lover on your shopping list? This story of courage and empowerment is perfect for a fairy-tale aficionado  in the middle grades.  I’m sharing it today as part of a New Release Blog Tour because Bianca is just the kind of book I  loved at that age.  “Princess Bianca rules, in every way! This tale of intrepid discovery and determination will delight young readers and will dare those who deal with the dragons of self-doubt, frustration, […]