FAQ
Q: What order should I read the Horrific Fairy Tales books in? Can I just read one book from the middle of the series as a standalone?
A: The Horrific Fairy Tales is an episodic series. What this means is, each book tells its own "standalone" story, but some subplots and character arcs are ongoing throughout the series. Because of this, the books in this series are really meant to be read in order - Book 1, then Book 2, and so on. However, some jumping around during the first three books or so is probably okay. If you really don't like zombies, for instance, or you really just want to read a Beauty & the Beast retelling, you could skip ahead to Book 2 or read it on its own. Once you get to Book 4, though, you may start to get confused if you haven't read the previous books.
Q: Are your books available in audiobook format?
A: Unfortunately, at this time, none of my books are available in audiobook. But I hope that will change someday! As a reader, I love audiobooks and I very much want to offer my books in that format too. However, producing a quality audiobook can be extremely expensive for an indie author like myself. There are a lot of options for producing audiobooks nowadays, including some that are more affordable, but every option has its pros and cons to consider. I want to make sure I have thoroughly researched each possibility so I can offer audiobooks that are top quality and ethically produced.
Q: Where do you get your ideas?
A: I have written an entire blog post about my process for coming up with and developing ideas for stories! You can read it here.
Q: How can I receive an ARC of your next book?
A: The best way to get an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) for any of my upcoming books is to sign up for newsletter. Newsletter subscribers always receive a sign-up form for ARCs and are pretty much guaranteed to have their request approved. You can sign up for my newsletter here.
Q: What's next for you once the Horrific Fairy Tales series is complete?
A: Lots of things! The next book I have coming out will be the first book in a contemporary fantasy series for adults. You might have heard me refer to this book on socials as "Project Excalibur." This book will be witchy and moody and atmospheric and, as you might have guessed, feature some Arthurian and Welsh mythology. I will have a lot more information about this book soon. Beyond that, I have many other projects in the pipeline, both for adults and young adults. In the YA sphere, I have plans for an epic fantasy/eco-fantasy trilogy and a lower YA (perhaps even middle grade) contemporary fantasy series. For adults, I have an urban fantasy series in the works, as well as several epic fantasy trilogies and a few standalone ideas.
Q: Do you have an AI policy? Do you use AI in the creation of your books?
A: I believe AI has no place in the creative process, from developing and brainstorming ideas, to the actual writing, and to everything that goes into creating the finished product. I do not use and have never knowingly* used generative AI in any part of the creation of my books. I believe storytelling, like all art, is a fundamentally human process. It requires the kind of inspiration and creativity that can only come from a human soul. I could go on about this, but others have already put my thoughts into words much better than I ever could, such as in this blog post by author Erin Bowman. If you're interested in understanding more about this topic, I encourage you to read that.
*Unfortunately, as AI learns more about imitating humans and AI features become more integrated into the technology we already use daily, that also makes it more difficult to ensure I don't use AI. I do my best to vet the programs and software that I use, in tasks such as formatting, designing, editing, and writing, and I do my best to vet the people I work with, such as cover artists, editors, and beta readers.