Mary’s Expression

Book Three of Tales of Tessagonia is out Now

Book three of Tales of Tessagonia is out now! The Princess Test has elements of Cinderella, bride tests, and Allerleirauh.  Three wedding events. Three princess tests. Three magical dresses.  When a prince brings home a foreign peasant girl for his bride, his family...

My Progress in A to Z Reading

Recap to Date Books read: 4 titles for the main challenge (letters A, F, P, and Q)Quarter to Midnight by Darcy CoatesParabo by Keely BibeauAlong the Saltwise Sea by Deborah Baker (aka Seanan McGuire)Final Girls by Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire) Picture books read: 15...

A Year in Review

Two years ago, Elizabeth and I started Briarbook Lane together. To celebrate, we are having a contest! Check out the details on our new Briarbook Lane News blog.Here is a look back at what I have accomplished this last year. Publishing I started Briarbook Lane Press...

New Book Announcement

My new novella is now available on for Kindle! The Blazing Princess is the first in a new series of fairy-tale retellings, The Tales of Tessagonia. The Blazing Princess Aurelia is cursed to die after eighteen years, with the caveat that true love can follow...

Mary’s 2021 Reading Recap

I read at least 57 books in 2021 (probably missed tracking a few picture books or graphic novels). You can see My Year in Books on Goodreads for additional stats and the full list of books. My Favorite Reads from 2021 Stats by Age Group Adult novels: 14Young Adult...