Author of Romantasy and Space Opera | Slow burn, optimistic, funny, enemies to lovers, feel good fantasy

Princess Vesta of the Emberlands has never met a problem she can’t solve with her sword — except getting married.

The monsters are coming. The people grow desperate. The Lord of the Viridian Grove, leader of the druids, has put all his hopes on one woman. One woman who says she has no power to help him…

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An enslaved mage is forced to kidnap a warrior prince. A tale of love, adventure, and sacrifice.

Rapid-fire romantic space opera with a ship full of women, a snarky AI, a cocky merc, and a military SF feel.

Only she can ignite his hidden magic… Only he can break her chains. The dragon is just along for the ride.

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Flame in the Forest

Promised to the Wild, Book 1

Why would an honorable soldier walk away?

Find out about "early retirement" in the Audacity Saga prequel.

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Flame in the Forest has a SECOND cover!

by R. K. | September 19, 2026 | Cover Reveal, Progress Updates | 0 Comments

I'm delighted to share the second cover I have for FLAME IN THE FOREST... the luxe hardcover edition! Get launch updates here New Character Art & Kickstarter Updates Look at this gorgeous new...

Flame in the Forest has a cover!

by R. K. | July 24, 2026 | Research | 2 Comments

Check out this beauty, one of TWO covers I have for FLAME IN THE FOREST! And I have another announcement. I'm going to be early launching the book on Kickstarter! A little bit of what this book is...

The Sweet Slide from Spring to Summer

by R. K. | May 31, 2026 | Behind the Scenes, Progress Updates | 2 Comments

Here in Pennsylvania, it's felt like summer on and off for a while, so even though it's not quite June, I've decided to give in. Fine, Summer, I relent. You're here. Hurrah. *waves sad, pathetic...

News from the Icicle Lands…

by R. K. | February 3, 2026 | Events, New Release, Progress Updates, Snippets | 0 Comments

I'm writing to you from my cozy warm office, where curtains of icicles frame the windows. I've got my blanket on and a view of the snow, and I've got some news for you, a snippet from my latest book...

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New box set & Happy Holidays!

Dec 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

How is it the end of 2023 already? December has gone so fast, I hardly feel prepared to plan for 2024. And yet it's exciting to set new goals and bask in that New Years energy. I'm looking forward to it. Plans for 2024 are still up in the air. Sales have down, for...

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New Novella Cover Reveal

Nov 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Cover reveal for KNIGHT DEVOTED plus progress updates.

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October Joys

Oct 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Welcome, friends, and welcome, Fall! I'm so excited autumn has finally arrived in my stomping ground. Here's what I've been up to since late summer... It's been a busy time! Paperbacks and Hardbacks! I've got new formats available for both sci-fi and fantasy books. In...

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