I'm a fantasy author working on a paranormal romance series. Six books in 'The Council Of Twelve' series, are published already!
Soul Taker Secrets – Springtime In The Great Hall Kitchen
In six books and numerous blog posts, we read that with the integration of the Archangel's consorts, small but subtle changes have been made in and around the Great Hall, which is the 'Council of Twelve's main meeting spot. Instead of the century-old wooden tables and rustic chairs, seating couches, soft sofas, coffee tables, a fireplace, and side rooms for picnic tables, emergency beds, and paravents have been…
The Charming “Author-Visit-Invitation-Scam”
Picture courtesy of 'Unsplash.com' Sometime last week, I got an email from the Gloversville Bookcrossing, asking me to be their 'Featured Author' this month. After I replied, I got another long, extensive email about the date and the 'media kit' they need, including everything from a quote to a trailer (and if I don't have one, they can create one for me).
https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/the-charming-author-visit-invitation-scam/
Oscars 2026 – A Fashion Post
Welcome to my annual Oscars-Fashion Critics a la AJ. I hurried up to provide you with my fashion critique as early as possible. I will keep the basic frame as last year, but might add a couple of categories. I'd like to start with a few dresses I consider to be listed 'somewhere in the middle' of the list. They're not bad, but they're not great either.
https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/oscars-2026-a-fashion-post/
The Unexpectedly Betraying Heart III
After Melody was discharged from the hospital, Lucien took some time off and took them both to Paris. He felt bad that it had taken so long for him to get back to them, and the days in Paris seemed like a dream for all of them. Melody got stronger by the day, and Lucien discovered he enjoyed being with the little girl so much that he carried her all over the place, laughed with her, spoiled her with presents, and at one point, found…
https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2026/03/12/the-unexpectedly-betraying-heart-iii/
Hoopla – Why Is It Important For Authors?
On July 10, 2025, I got an email informing me that 'River Guardian' has been published to 'Hoopla'. I smiled and was grateful, but honestly, without really knowing what it means, or why it's important for 'The Council of Twelve' series. I considered Hoopla a common platform, similar to Kobo, Everand, or Angus & Robertson. On February 18, February 27, 2026, and March 4, 2026, I got similar emails informing me that Sundance,…
https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/hoopla-why-is-it-important-for-authors/
Not Simon & Schuster: Deconstructing an Impersonation Scam – Written By Victoria Strauss For Writer Beware
For writers chasing a traditional publishing contract, an email from Big 5 publisher Simon & Schuster inviting submission might seem like a dream come true. Just one problem: major publishers like S&S, which acquire mainly via reputable literary agents and expect manuscripts to come to them rather than the other way around, don’t email random authors out of the…
For writers chasing a traditional publishing contract, an email from Big 5 publisher Simon & Schuster inviting submission might seem like a dream come true. Just one problem: major publishers l…
Soul Taker Secrets – Let’s Talk About The Soul
The Soul... definition according to the Cambridge Dictionary: the spiritual part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after their body has died, or the part of a person that is not physical and experiences deep feelings and emotions The soul, as many say, is only 'something else, the catholic church invented; for several reasons, one of them to make every non-catholic think theirs is doomed…
https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/soul-taker-secrets-lets-talk-about-the-soul/
