Macrina loves living in Percival. But “happy ever after” isn’t a real thing — life keeps happening, and change is a constant. Especially when even your house has opinions!

So much has happened in Macrina’s life, and now it’s time for her to choose her own path forward. As late summer kindles both romance and wildfire, Macrina chooses to step into new adventures, making a difference in her own life and those around her.

The Heart of Percival is a hopeful, cozy fantasy about love in action, growing purpose, and the quiet power of choosing to care.

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The Percival Stories, Book 1

A HOME IN PERCIVAL

Macrina loves her little house by Orchard Lake and her work as a freelance magic-user—but life in Percival is quieter and lonelier than she expected. As neighbors—and even her house—reveal secrets, stories, and hidden magic, she discovers that small-town life can be full of unexpected adventures, new friendships, and everyday magic.

At Home in Percival is a cozy, low-angst fantasy with warm community and a home that has mysteries of its own.

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    I think I have a Plan. It could even be called a Cunning Plan, as it dovetails the publication of Percival 3 (or as I like to call it, George III, the Mad One) nicely with some upcoming travel plans. However, it has one risk factor: it depends on my ability to write 15-20,000 words…

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    Other than drinking champagne, of course. A Heart in Percival was released on March 20 on Amazon, but I’m still working on getting it published on Ingram, so that indie bookstores and libraries who don’t like to buy on Amazon can get it there. (I’m currently waiting for them to send a digital proof of…

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    I am officially past the point when I can change or edit my book before Amazon publication now – or at least, I am for the paperback and will be for the e-book at midnight. The Library of Congress Control number came through just a couple days ago, so I am all official. I just…

  • State of the Author, early March 2026

    Almost everything is done for Book 2 (The Heart of Percival, but my working file is still called “George II”. ) All the text has been edited, beta-read, re-edited, professionally edited – twice – and rechecked one final time, and it’s all been uploaded to Amazon. I would have another to do on that one…

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