Writing Diary: Chapter 12 and Dr Bombay Icecream

Ticking clock on Draft One Book Three

The mid-point of a final chapter is a dangerous place to be stuck.  Right now, I am sitting at exactly 62,000 words on Draft 1 of Book 3 in the Frostborne Legacy series.

My absolute goal is to wrap up this first draft before the end of September, but I am currently standing right on the edge of the final chapter before Act 2 closes. The stakes are high, the tension is real, and the characters are definitely not making my life easy. 

To give my brain a quick break from the fantasy chaos, I am spending this week working on a very fun project.

I'm putting together my "Snoop Dogg Ice Cream" inspired Author Collab! It's my own creative spin on his Dr. Bombay Ice Cream trend, complete with a couple of some incredible sounding book inspired Urban Fantasy inspired Flavour Combos!

It turns out that building the perfect dessert profile takes just as much imagination as plotting a book.  Back to the drafts for now. Wish me luck getting through Act 2!

I hope you will check out Friday's Collab post! Until then, why not check out Frostbird Reborn today

A Boston Waitress discovers she is a reincarnated Fae who has been murdered in her previous lives before she turns 25. Her birthday is six months away.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 The big Showdown

The Frostborne Legacy: Book 3 Updates!

We are hitting major milestones this week, Fae fam! I am officially diving into the final chapters of Act Two for the first draft of Book 3.

Here is what is on the radar:

  • Hitting 65k words by Sunday.
  • Closing out Act Two with major drama.
  • A sweet collaboration dropping this Friday.
  • New character art live on my socials now.
Did you catch last week’s art reveal? The response was absolutely incredible, and I am so glad you love how they look as much as I do! Check my recent social posts if you missed it.

Do you like your FMC to have hidden powers, and the MMC's to be protective and border-line obsessive?

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 The end is in nigh

Behind the Scenes: Weekly Setup & Frostborne Updates

  • The Strategy: Locked in my social media marketing schedule for the week.
  • Big Reveal: Paid for the character art reveal happening this Wednesday.
  • Community: Finalised details for another epic Urban Fantasy indie author collaboration coming this Friday on Bookstagram.
  • Current WIP: Zeroing in on the final chapter of Act 2, draft one, for book three of the Frostborne Legacy series.
  • Act two is winding up, but things might not be winding down for our Frostbird and her Phoenix lovers.

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 The End of Act two

Behind the Scenes: Weekly Setup & Frostborne Update

The Strategy: Locked in my social media marketing schedule for the week. Big Reveal: Paid for the character art reveal happening this Wednesday. Community: Finalised details for another epic Urban Fantasy indie author collaboration coming this Friday.

Current WIP: Zeroing in on the final chapter of Act 2, draft one, for book three of the Frostborne Legacy series.

Act two is winding up, but things might not be winding down for our frostbird and her phoenix lovers. ✍️❄️

Looking for a new Morally Grey Shadow Daddy to fall in love with?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 11 The lovers reunite Clone

Well, she sort of got the apology. 😅

Only managed about 1,000 words today, but massive milestones were reached for Book 3!

Our fierce leading lady finally got the apology she’s been waiting for. (Keyword: sort of).We are officially screaming toward the end of Act 2.

The tension is high, the stakes are higher, and I have a confession: these reunited lovers might not stay reunited for long. cue the dramatic sigh. 💔Back to the keyboard tomorrow! ✍️❄️

Looking for a new Morally Grey Shadow Daddy to fall in love with?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 11 The lovers reunite

Well, she sort of got the apology. 😅

Only managed about 1,000 words today, but massive milestones were reached for Book 3!

Our fierce leading lady finally got the apology she’s been waiting for. (Keyword: sort of).We are officially screaming toward the end of Act 2.

The tension is high, the stakes are higher, and I have a confession: these reunited lovers might not stay reunited for long. cue the dramatic sigh. 💔Back to the keyboard tomorrow! ✍️❄️

Looking for a new Morally Grey Shadow Daddy to fall in love with?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 11 plotted for Frostborne Book 3

Chapter 11 is Plotted (Plus: Fun Bookstagram Collabs!)

We are officially moving right along with Book Three of the Frostborne Legacy! ❄️✨

Chapter 11 is fully plotted and ready to hit the page. I am currently 1,900 words in, and the momentum is feeling so good. But today, my focus shifted slightly to something I absolutely love: community!

I’m working on some incredibly fun Bookstagram collaborations right now. There is truly nothing better than authors supporting authors, and I can't wait for you to see these.

Here is a tiny sneak peek of what’s coming up:

  • Collab 1: A deep dive into all things Urban Fantasy 🏙️🔮
  • Collab 2: A super fun, lyric-coded Taylor Swift themed feature 🎧👑

If you want to see the final reveals, chat about the new chapter, and show these amazing fellow authors some love, come find me on Instagram!


Looking for a new Spicy Urban Fantasy Read?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Caught Out in Frostborne Book 3

Milestone Unlocked: Draft One Chapter Ten Done!

First draft of Chapter 10 of Frostborne Legacy Book Three is officially done! 🎉
I am so incredibly stoked to hit this week’s #POWL milestone. This book is turning out to be an absolute rollercoaster, and this chapter in particular had my heart racing the entire time I was typing it out.
I can’t give away too much just yet, but let’s just say our favorite FMC finally pushed her luck a little too far. She thought she was being completely clever, keeping her moves hidden in the shadows of the city... but she completely forgot who rules these streets. The MMC caught her red-handed, and the tension between them is officially at absolute boiling point.
Now the real question is: how on earth is she going to get herself out of this one? 🫣

I’m diving straight into Chapter 11 to figure that out, but in the meantime... drop your wildest theories in the comments below! What do you think she just got caught doing?

New to the Frostborne Legacy Series? 

If urban fantasy, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Fists & Fighting in Frostborne Book 3

Where things stand today: Monday Update

  • Word count check-in: 500 words down. (Slower than I wanted, but progress is progress).
  • The Mission: Finish draft one, chapter ten of The Frostborne Legacy (Book 3!) by Sunday.
  • Current scene: An intense fight that turns into an even more intense argument.
  • Location: The Quarry—the local werewolf-owned gym.
  • The Drama: Our FMC and one of her MMCs are currently throwing punches and words at each other. Sparks (or to be more accurate, shards of ice) are flying, fists are flying, and nobody is backing down.
  • Current fuel: A massive mug of tea and sheer determination.

Want to dive into the magic? 

If urban fantasy, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Morning Glory Milking Farm Review: Why This Cozy Monster Romance Won Me Over

A spoiler-free review of Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta—a cozy, spicy monster romance with a sweet slow-burn love story and unique worldbuilding.

Before we jump into today's review, a quick note about how I rate books. You'll only ever find four- and five-star reads on my blog. If a book lands at three stars or below, there's a good chance I didn't finish it, and I personally don't enjoy publicly posting low-rated reviews. Reading is subjective, and I'd rather spend my time talking about books I genuinely enjoyed. That said, Morning Glory Milking Farm earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars from me. I had a fantastic time with it, and while there's one small reason it didn't quite reach five-star status, I'll explain why below—completely spoiler-free.

I'll be honest: I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into with this one. I read the blurb, raised both eyebrows, and immediately decided this spicy monster romance probably wasn't for me. Then I started seeing review after review calling it wholesome, cozy, and surprisingly sweet. Naturally, my curiosity won. I picked it up fully expecting a bizarre reading experience and instead found myself smiling through a genuinely charming romance. Sometimes the books that sound the most ridiculous end up being the biggest surprises.

Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek, #1)Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I went into this book expecting ridiculous monster-romance chaos.

What I got was one of the sweetest, most wholesome romance novels I've read in a long time.

Yes, the premise is exactly as wild as you've heard. Yes, there is plenty of spice. And yes, this book absolutely embraces its monster-romance roots. But underneath all of that is a genuinely heartfelt story about two lonely people finding connection, acceptance, and love.

Violet was incredibly relatable. She's overeducated, drowning in debt, struggling to make ends meet, and just trying to survive adulthood. Her practical approach to an admittedly unconventional job made the story surprisingly grounded, while the town of Cambric Creek was charming, quirky, and full of personality.

The standout for me was the worldbuilding. C.M. Nascosta somehow creates a world where humans and monsters coexist in a way that feels both unique and oddly believable. The setting quickly became one of my favorite parts of the book.

The romance itself is a slow burn filled with awkwardness, sweetness, longing, and genuine emotional connection. The relationship develops naturally, which made me far more invested than I expected to be.

Why not five stars?

While I loved the romance and the world, I felt the subplot involving Violet and her mother could have been developed a little further. There was emotional potential there that never quite reached the level of tension or impact I was hoping for. A bit more depth in that storyline would have elevated the book from great to unforgettable for me.

Overall, this was funny, cozy, heartwarming, and surprisingly wholesome. If you're monster-romance curious but unsure where to start, this is an excellent gateway into the genre.

Come for the bizarre premise.

Stay for the cinnamon-roll minotaur.

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If you'd told me a month ago that I'd be enthusiastically recommending a romance novel called Morning Glory Milking Farm, I would have laughed and backed away slowly. Yet here we are. Somehow, C.M. Nascosta took one of the most absurd premises I've ever encountered and turned it into a sweet, cozy, heartfelt romance that left me smiling. If you've been curious about monster romance but don't know where to start, this is the literary equivalent of dipping your toe into the water before diving in. Just be prepared—you may finish the book wondering how a minotaur became one of the most lovable book boyfriends on your shelf. 🐂❤️📚