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Word Witches & the Magic of Snacks

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Writing can be a deliciously creative endeavor. We all know that food fuels the mind, so why not indulge in a few tasty treats to keep your energy levels high and your inspiration flowing?

Whether you’re tackling a daunting deadline or embarking on a brainstorming session, here are a few fun snacks that are sure to satisfy your cravings and fuel your writing process.

Let’s start with the magical combo of chocolate and coffee. The velvety goodness of dark chocolate pairs perfectly with a steaming cup of coffee, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that can give you that extra boost of creativity. The caffeine provides a jolt of energy, while the sweetness of chocolate adds a touch of decadence to your writing ritual. Take a break from your keyboard, savor a moment of bliss with this duo, and let your imagination run wild.

If you’re looking for something a little more spellbinding, tap into your inner child with a plate of colorful, bite-sized snacks. Think mini sandwiches, fruit skewers, or a bowl of mixed nuts and popcorn (see fun recipe below!). Not only are these treats fun to eat, but they also offer a variety of flavors and textures to keep your taste buds entertained.

By incorporating fun snacks into your writing routine, you can indulge your taste buds and invigorate your mind. Whether you opt for the enchanting chocolate and coffee combo or explore a whimsical array of bite-sized treats, these snacks will add an extra sprinkle of enjoyment to your writing sessions. So, grab a snack, sit back, and let the magic happen as you embark on your next writing adventure.

Sweet & Salty Marshmallow Popcorn

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(Recipe & photo from Two Peas and Their Pod)
 
Ingredients
  • 8 cups popped popcorn we use air popped popcorn
  • 1 1/2 cups pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 12 big marshmallows
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup M&M’s

Instructions

  • Place the popcorn and pretzels on a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and corn syrup and cook until melted and combined. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Evenly pour the marshmallow caramel mixture over the popcorn and pretzels. Gently stir until the popcorn and pretzels are well coated. It will be sticky! Stir in the M&M’s. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. The popcorn will stay sticky and soft!
  • Note-if you need the recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you use gluten-free pretzels. You can also use peanut M&M’s or stir in peanuts!
 

LeighGoff-150RETLeigh Goff is an author from the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. She is represented by Lauren Bittrich at Lucinda Literary. She has three published novels, DISENCHANTED (2015), BEWITCHING HANNAH (2017), and KOUSH HOLLOW (2020). She is also a member of SCBWI and a graduate from the University of Maryland.

Learn more about her and her writing on her website. Stay connected on Instagram, Twitter, and Amazon.

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New Release: Five Things to Know Before Reading A Timeless Equation

By Stella May

A few days before one of my books is released, I always find myself thinking about the journey that brought it into being—and about the readers who are preparing to enter its world for the first time.

By the time a book reaches publication day, I have lived with its characters for so long that they no longer feel imaginary to me. I know their fears, their secrets, their stubborn habits, and the truths they are not yet ready to admit to themselves. Letting readers meet them is exciting, but it also feels a little like introducing close friends and hoping they will be loved.

A TIMELESS EQUATION, Book Five in my UPON A TIME series, will be released on September 22. Before it arrives, I would like to share five things about the story—without revealing the secrets waiting inside.

1. THE STORY BEGINS WITH A BROTHER’S LOVE

At the center of A TIMELESS EQUATION is Andrew Morris, Nika’s younger brother.

Andrew is a mathematician—a man who believes that every problem has an answer if one is patient, disciplined, and clever enough to find it. Numbers follow rules. Equations can be tested. Patterns may be hidden, but they exist. His sister’s disappearance follows no rules at all. Nika seemingly vanished under baffling circumstances, leaving behind questions no one could answer. As time passes, others begin to accept that the mystery may never be solved. Andrew cannot.

His determination to understand what happened to Nika becomes the driving force behind his work. He is not interested in theories for the sake of intellectual curiosity. He is searching for something deeply personal: a path to the sister he refuses to believe is beyond his reach.

Long before this becomes a story about time, it is a story about family—and about the promises we make to the people we love, even when they are not there to hear them.

2. THE MATHEMATICS MATTERS—BUT THE HEART MATTERS MORE

The title A TIMELESS EQUATION reflects Andrew’s world. He trusts mathematics because it offers him order in a life disrupted by the impossible. But what happens when the numbers begin to suggest something that logic says cannot exist? Andrew’s calculations lead him toward a possibility too extraordinary to accept and too compelling to ignore. The equation may offer a path, but mathematics alone cannot prepare him for what waits at the end of it.

Numbers can reveal coordinates. They can expose patterns. They can point toward a door. But they cannot tell Andrew whether he should open it. That decision requires something far less predictable than logic. It requires courage, faith, and the willingness to risk everything for an answer he may not be ready to receive.

This is one of the ideas I loved exploring while writing the novel: even the most rational person may eventually encounter something that cannot be understood by reason alone.

Sometimes, the mind takes us as far as it can. The heart must carry us the rest of the way.

3. SCARLETT HAS QUESTIONS OF HER OWN

Scarlett Fitzpatrick is a curator, a woman trained to examine the past through the objects and stories it leaves behind. She understands that history is never truly silent. It speaks through paintings, documents, photographs, forgotten belongings, and details that seem insignificant until someone looks closely enough.

Scarlett is intelligent, observant, and grounded. Yet she, too, becomes drawn into a mystery that challenges everything she believes she knows about the past. Her connection with Andrew begins amid questions neither of them can answer easily. He is searching for his sister. Scarlett is trying to understand discoveries that should not be possible. Together, they begin following clues that connect mathematics, art, history, and Coleman House in ways neither of them expected.

But Scarlett is not simply waiting beside Andrew while he follows his quest. She has her own voice, her own strength, and her own reasons for needing the truth. Andrew may be determined to solve the equation, but Scarlett helps him understand that not every answer can be calculated—and that finding what we have lost is not the same as knowing what to do once it is found.

4. COLEMAN HOUSE STILL HAS SECRETS TO REVEAL

Readers of the UPON A TIME series already know that Coleman House is more than a setting. It has witnessed love, separation, sacrifice, and reunion. Its rooms carry memories from more than one lifetime, while the grandfather clock at its heart continues to guard secrets that few people would ever believe.

In A TIMELESS EQUATION, the house once again becomes part of the mystery.

Andrew approaches it differently from those who came before him. He does not begin with faith in the impossible. He begins with calculations, coordinates, and the conviction that there must be a rational explanation. Coleman House is not particularly interested in rational explanations. There are places that seem to remember everyone who has passed through them. Places where the past never feels entirely gone and where time appears thinner somehow—as though one moment might still be able to reach another.

For Andrew and Scarlett, the house offers both possibility and danger. It may hold the answer they have been seeking, but it will not surrender that answer easily.

And the grandfather clock is waiting.

5. EVERY ANSWER COMES WITH A PRICE

We often imagine that discovering the truth will bring relief. Sometimes it does. But answers can also create new questions. They can demand choices we never expected to make. They can change our understanding of the past and leave us standing before a future that suddenly looks very different.

Andrew believes that finding the solution will be the most difficult part of his journey. It is not.

The true challenge begins when the impossible becomes real and he must decide how far he is willing to go—and what he is prepared to leave behind. That is the emotional heart of A TIMELESS EQUATION. It is not simply a story about whether time can be crossed. It is about what makes someone attempt the crossing in the first place.

How much would you risk for someone you love? Could you walk away after discovering that the impossible was within reach? And if you finally found the answer you had sacrificed so much to obtain, would it give you peace—or ask even more of you?

THE DOOR IS ALMOST OPEN

A TIMELESS EQUATION is a story about mathematics and mystery, but it is also about siblings, family, grief, devotion, and a love that appears where it is least expected. It is about the courage to keep searching when everyone else has stopped. It is about the traces people leave behind and the invisible threads that continue to connect us across years, distances, and lives. Most of all, it is about the moment when a man who trusts only what he can prove must decide whether he is willing to believe in something impossible.

The equation has been solved. Coleman House is waiting. And on September 22, the door will open.

A TIMELESS EQUATION Book Five in the UPON A TIME series Releasing September 22

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Thumbs Up on These Treats!

A recipe from Sharon Ledwith who shares her family’s recipe.

Cookies are high up on my family’s snack list. Heck, some would consider them a breakfast. These oatmeal cookies can be served as both. They are so easy to make, and you can use only chocolate chips, raisins, or leave out both if you prefer. Make the combo your own.

Did I mention these tasty morsels possess soft centers, crispy edges, and a mind-boggling chewy texture? Well, I just did. Wink. Face it. These cookies are a family favorite for a reason, and now they can be your family’s favorite, if you dare to wander into the uncharted territory of baking from scratch.

With a prep time of 15 minutes, chill time of 1 hour, and cook time of 10 minutes, they’re the perfect cookies for impromptu bake sales for your kids. Eat them either warm and fresh or prepare these treats in advance for family gatherings or a much-needed dessert when someone pops by unexpectedly. You’ll be glad you did.

Thumbs up Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup all-purpose flour, leveled

½ tsp baking soda

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar

1 large egg

1½ tsp vanilla extract

1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup raisins

Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside.

Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes.

Add egg and vanilla. Mix until creamy and well combined, about 1 minute.

Blend in flour mixture and mix on low speed just until incorporated, about 30-60 seconds. Stir in the oats until combined.

Then add the chocolate chips and raisins and mix until well distributed. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Scoop 16 equal-sized balls (about 2 tablespoons/45g) of cookie dough, roll into even balls, and place 6-8 cookies, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) apart, on each prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your fingers. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes or until edges of the cookies are set and lightly browned, and the centers look under-baked, pale, puffy, and dry.

Remove baking sheet from the oven and let cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes, or until firm enough to move. Transfer them to a wire rack and let cool completely. The cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

While you’re waiting for the cookie dough to chill, pop on the kettle or turn on the coffee pot and settle into your favorite chair with one of my books. May I suggest a nostalgic visit to mysterious Fairy Falls or perhaps go back in time with The Last Timekeepers? Just remember to keep some cookies for yourself. After all, you deserve a break from the craziness of the world.

Sharon Ledwith is the author of the middle-grade/young adult time travel adventure series, THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS, and the award-winning teen psychic mystery series, MYSTERIOUS TALES FROM FAIRY FALLS. When not writing, reading, researching, or revising, she enjoys anything arcane, ancient mysteries, and single malt scotch. Sharon lives a serene, yet busy life in a southern tourist region of Ontario, Canada, with her spoiled hubby, and a moody calico cat.

Learn more about Sharon Ledwith on her WEBSITE and BLOG. Look up her AMAZON AUTHOR page for a list of current books. 

BONUS: Download the free PDF short story The Terrible, Mighty Crystal HERE


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Autumn Magic in a Cup✨

There’s something spellbinding about the first crisp autumn afternoon. The air turns cooler, golden leaves crunch underfoot, and the only acceptable thing to do is to curl up with a steaming pumpkin spice latte while the world outside softens into that dreamy, half-enchanted haze.

That’s exactly the mood Disenchanted was made for. 

In Leigh Goff’s YA novel, sixteen-year-old Sophie carries the weight of a powerful witch bloodline she’s desperate to hide—until a dangerous encounter pulls her into forbidden territory, dark family secrets, and a love that could cost her everything. It’s witches, curses, ancestral magic, and that delicious tension of wanting someone you’re not supposed to want. Perfect fuel for those of us who live for stories that feel both cozy and a little dangerous. 

Picture this ideal fall ritual: 

  • A pumpkin spice latte (or oat-milk chai if you’re feeling fancy) cradled in both hands 
  • Oversized sweater that somehow smells like cinnamon and old books 
  • Soft fairy lights or a single candle flickering nearby 
  • Maybe a playlist of gentle indie folk or rainy-day piano 
  • And Disenchanted open on your lap or Kindle

Other ethereal fall favorites that pair beautifully — a walk through a golden-leafed park at dusk, cinnamon-sugar apple cider donuts, fuzzy socks that match the season’s mood, journaling under string lights, or simply staring out the window while the world turns amber. These small, sensory pleasures make the magic on the page feel even more alive.

Whether you’re thirteen and discovering your first witchy romance or older and still chasing that same flutter of enchanted possibility, Disenchanted delivers the perfect autumn escape—equal parts heart, heritage, and quiet defiance.

Grab your paperback or e-book copy here: Disenchanted

This season, treat yourself to the full ritual. Pumpkin spice in one hand, a story that lingers in the other. You deserve a little enchantment.


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Why August Feels Like the Most Enchanted Month

August hits different. The sun is still blazing, but there’s a shift in the air—like the world is whispering secrets right before everything changes. Summer isn’t quite over, yet fall is already casting its shadow. It’s the ultimate liminal month, and if you ask me, it’s pure witchy magic.

First, there’s the golden-hour glow. The light gets thicker, almost honeyed, turning ordinary backyards into magical realms. Late-summer storms roll in with dramatic flair, thunder cracking like spells being cast. Then comes the harvest energy—Lammas vibes on August 1, when traditions say the first loaves are baked and the veil feels just a little thinner. Even the nights start stretching, hinting that cozy, mysterious season is coming.

And don’t forget that back-to-school electricity. New notebooks, sharpened pencils, fresh starts… it’s basically ritual preparation. You’re shedding your summer skin and stepping into a new chapter, which is exactly what magic is all about—transformation.

This is precisely why August is the perfect time to dive into DISENCHANTED, my YA fantasy novel. In a world where enchantments rule and star-crossed love runs deep, my protagonist, Sophie, discovers that breaking free of a true love curse is harder than it seems. And similar to Sophie’s magic, sometimes the enchantments dissipate when you least expect it, like when the season shifts—when the light changes and you’re forced to see things as they really are. August captures that exact moment: the beautiful, uneasy, exciting space between what was and what’s next.

If you’re craving a story full of hidden magic, reluctant heroes, and a swoony romance, DISENCHANTED is your late-summer spell. Perfect for reading on a warm evening when the crickets are loud, and the sky still holds that last bit of light.

Grab a copy here, light a candle (or just turn on your reading lamp), and let August work its witchy charm on you before the leaves start turning! ✨


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End of Summer Checklist: Magic, Romance & Renewal Before Classes Begin

Summer is slipping away like fireflies at dusk—make these final weeks count. Before the books pile up and the alarm clocks return, carve out time for joy, mystery, and gentle self-care. Here’s your enchanted end-of-summer checklist.

✨ Magic

  • Watch the sunrise or sunset with intention—journal what you want to release and what you want to call in for the new semester.
  • Take a full-moon walk and whisper your dreams to the night sky.
  • Read Disenchanted, Bewitching Hannah, and Koush Hollow—these spellbinding stories are the perfect bridge between summer magic and academic focus. Aim to finish all three before syllabi land in your inbox. BUY LINK

❤️ Romance

  • Plan a dreamy date night: picnic under the stars, stargazing with a loved one, or a sunset drive with the perfect playlist.
  • Write a love letter (to yourself or someone special) sealed with wax and a pressed flower.
  • Dance barefoot in the grass or living room with your summer fling to slow, sultry music—no audience required.

🧖‍♀️ Renewal

  • Declutter your space and wardrobe—make room for fresh energy and cozy fall layers.
  • Treat yourself to a DIY spa day: face mask, herbal bath, and your favorite playlist.
  • Meal prep nourishing foods and hydrate like the magical being you are.

Print this list, check it off with colorful pens, and savor every golden moment. Summer’s end isn’t goodbye—it’s a soft transition into a new chapter filled with possibility. You’ve got this. Now go make it memorable. 🌙


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Novel Settings

By C.D. Hersh

One of the most asked questions to authors is, “Why did you set your book there?” For us it started with a car commercial. In the commercial, a grandmother is telling her granddaughter that she met grandpa under a tree. Then the two hug the tree and in a subsequent scene are joined by the child’s parents. As they leave the area, the car passes a sign marked Woodstock.

Honestly, we don’t even remember the make of the car that was being advertised, but we did remember the tree hugging scenario and the Woodstock sign. When Donald proposed the setting of Woodstock to me (Catherine) I was like, What???? It wasn’t a place I expected him to go. But the more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea. After all, who doesn’t like a walk down memory lane? I was into folk music in the Sixties. I sang and played Peter Paul and Mary songs on my guitar so many times I could have done it in my sleep, and I liked rock ‘n’ roll. And maxi coats and the cool threads. Since we’re both musicians, it was a short leap to making our hero and heroine musicians, too.

Because Rose, our heroine, is a music teacher, who plays several instruments, we decided to give her a love of all music, including classical. To broaden her horizons, we introduced classical music rebels into her music lexicon.

In one of the scenes, she is wandering around the festival grounds when she happens on another female hippie playing her flute and twirling to the melody. Rose decides to join in and plays a counter melody on her flute. Then the hippie begins playing “Bach’s Minuet in G”, to which Rose creates a counter melody.

We were so intrigued with the idea of two flutes playing Bach’s Minuet in G that we decided to compose the counter melody Rose played. If you click on the audio link, you can hear what we heard in our minds when we created this scene.

Now that you’ve heard the music in our heads, we hope you’ll enjoy an excerpt from our story.

The Soul Mate Tree . . . An ancient legend spanning eras, continents, and worlds. To some, it’s nothing more than a dream. To others, a pretty fairy tale handed down through the generations. For those in critical need of their own happy ending, a gift.

Our book, Can’t Stop the Music, is a blast back to the Sixties and Woodstock. For college senior and hippie wannabe Rosemary—Rose for short—a teaching job is within her grasp, but she wants more. She wants love, the kind of love that has bound her parents for so many years. When she’s dumped by her current boyfriend because her morals can’t bring her to give in to free love, she finds herself at Woodstock in the middle of the biggest free-love, music festival of the Sixties. Alone, again. Until a magical tree grants her wish and she finds the man of her dreams—and loses him before she really knows who he is.

Dakota meets the girl of his dreams at Woodstock, but a jealous wannabe girlfriend drives them apart before he can discover Rose’s last name and where she comes from. After he sees a disappearing tree that promises him true love, a frantic search to find Rose comes up empty-handed.

Magic and music brings them together at Woodstock in 1969. Misunderstandings tear them apart. Will two flower children find one another again, or live with missed opportunities? 

Short Excerpt:

As they made their way to the festival site, Rose and her friends grooved to the music coming from the stage. 

When they reached the makeshift bridge over the road, someone yelled, “Hey beautiful! You with the red hair.” 

She looked around to see if there was anyone else with red hair. Then she glanced up and spotted two guys, one blond and the other dark-haired, leaning over the side of the bridge. 

“Yeah, you,” the blond called out as he caught her gaze. 

Willow halted beside her. “He’s cute. How about him?” 

Rose looked away, her gaze landing on the other guy. 

He jabbed his companion in the ribs. “Quit trying to pick up every girl you see.” Then he leaned farther over the rail. “Don’t pay any attention to him. He’s high.” 

“So, she’s not beautiful?” Willow yelled to the hippie. 

She poked her friend. “Stop it, Willow, you’re making a scene.” In spite of her protest, her gaze remained on the dark-haired guy. 

He rested his elbows on the rail and stared back at her. The intensity of his expression shot heat into her belly. 

“I didn’t say that, just that she shouldn’t pay attention to him.” He flapped a hand at his blond buddy, then tapped his own chest with his thumb several times as if to say, ‘Choose me!’ 

Does he want me to pay attention to him? Her heart thumped in rhythm to his jabbing thumb. 

“Take that one,” Willow whispered. “He’s the real cutie.” 

Before she could respond, the crowd pushed them forward. When they reached the other side of the bridge, she looked back, searching for the dark-haired hippie, but the spot where he’d stood was empty. 

Just my luck. I see someone who’s intriguing and he disappears.

With a sigh, she continued the trek to the festival grounds.

Putting words and stories on paper is second nature to co-authors C.D. Hersh. They’ve written separately since they were teenagers and discovered their unique, collaborative abilities in the mid-90s. As high school sweethearts and husband and wife, Catherine and Donald believe in true love and happily ever after, and that’s why they write romance.

In addition to writing Catherine and Donald love antiquing, traveling, singing, and going to the theatre. Catherine is also an avid gardener and has drawn Donald into her garden as a day laborer. They figure the couple who plays together and works together, stays together—and that’s just what they aim to do.

Second Editions Coming Soon:

Ghosts and Gardenias

The Promised One The Turning Stone Chronicles Book 1
Blood Brothers The Turning Stone Chronicles Book 2
Son of the Moonless Night The Turning Stone Chronicles Book 3
The Mercenary and the Shifters The Turning Stone Chronicles Book 4

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Pack Your Bags (No Passport Needed!)✈️✨

3 Epic Magical Destinations Waiting for YOU in Books📚

Wethersfield, Connecticut – Curses, Ancient Bloodlines & Hidden Power 🏠✨First stop, a historic New England town where the past doesn’t just haunt you—it tries to control you. In Disenchanted, 16-year-old Sophie is dealing with wild, unpredictable gifts and a mysterious heirloom necklace that pulses with dangerous magic. One wrong move and centuries-old curses could destroy everything. Picture cobblestone streets hiding family secrets, haunted graveyards whispering forgotten spells, and a girl fighting to break free from her bloodline’s grip. If you love stories where history collides with explosive magic, small-town drama, and a protagonist figuring out who she really is… this is your portal. Warning: you might never want to leave.

Ready to ditch reality and dive headfirst into worlds packed with curses, secrets, and seriously powerful magic? Books are your ultimate escape ticket—zero suitcases, zero airport drama, and 100% pure adventure. If you’re craving small-town mysteries, coastal thrills, or bayou supernatural vibes, these three reads will teleport you straight into the action. Let’s go!

Annapolis, Maryland – Waterfront Magic, Rivalries & Destiny ⛵🌊⚡Next up, sail into the moody, breathtaking waterfront of Annapolis in Bewitching Hannah. Here, 16-year-old Hannah gets pulled into an ancient prophecy that could change everything. Hidden rivals, magic waking up inside her, and a high-stakes game where one wrong choice could cost her everything. Imagine kissing a star-crossed love under stormy skies, coven meetings in the shadow of the historic statehouse, and a girl discovering she’s way more powerful than she ever imagined. Fast-paced tension, beautiful maritime vibes, and that delicious “who can I even trust?” energy—this book is pure adrenaline for anyone who loves prophecies, rivalries, and swoony romance.

Koush Hollow, Louisiana – Bayou Secrets, Dark Waters & Rebel Energy 🐊🌿🔮 Last (but definitely not least), plunge into the misty, mystical bayou near New Orleans in Koush Hollow. When 16-year-old Jenna returns, she walks straight into exclusive social circles, environmental mysteries, and waters hiding way more than alligators. Beneath the Spanish moss and humid nights lies a battle for truth, power, and doing what’s right in a town built on secrets. There’s a forbidden romance, too. If you’re into rich, atmospheric worlds, strong heroines who refuse to back down, and stories where magic and real-world stakes collide—this one will pull you under (in the best way).

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a blanket, some snacks, and your next favorite escape. These books don’t just tell stories—they transport you. No passport. No limits. Just pure magic. Which destination are you packing for first? Drop your pick below—I need to know! 📖🌍

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A Glam Summer Reading Pick: Bewitching Hannah 

If you’re hunting for the perfect summer read that’s equal parts addictive, romantic, and dangerously magical, look no further than Bewitching Hannah.

One must rise. One must die. 

Sixteen-year-old Hannah Fitzgerald has spent her entire life suppressing the dark, restless power humming in her veins. But when an ancient prophecy awakens, foretelling the rise of a deadly young witch and the brutal death of another, her hidden magic begins to stir — and it’s hungry. Suddenly thrust into a lethal game of dark magic, hidden rivals, and shifting alliances, Hannah must confront secrets that could destroy everything she loves. 

Enter W, the mysterious, breathtaking stranger bound to her fate. With eyes like midnight and a past even darker than her own, he might be her salvation… or her downfall. In a world where trust can be fatal, Hannah quickly learns that no one is who they seem, not even the boy she’s falling for.

Glamorous, tense, and spellbinding, Bewitching Hannah delivers everything you want in a summer YA fantasy: slow-burn romance, high-stakes magic, fierce friendships, and a protagonist who’s both powerful and deeply relatable. 

Perfect for:

  • Teens who love strong heroines, dark romance, and witchy vibes
  • Moms who enjoy reading the same books as their daughters (hello, epic mother-daughter discussions!)
  • Fans of Serpent & Dove, The Cruel Prince, and These Violent Delights

Whether you’re poolside, beach-bound, or curled up with iced coffee on the porch, this newly relaunched edition is the glamorous escape you’ve been waiting for.

One prophecy. Two fates. No second chances. 

Bewitching Hannah is out now on Amazon — grab your copy today and let the magic pull you under. Have you started reading yet? Drop your favorite witchy or dark fantasy read in the comments — I’d love to hear what you’re obsessed with this summer! Happy reading.

Leigh Goff is a published YA author. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). 

Born and raised on the East Coast, she now lives in Florida with her husband, enjoying the sun, sea, and a little puppy dog.

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SPF, Sunglasses, and Spells🔮🌴 

Don’t forget to pack some magic in your beach bag this summer!

There is nothing quite like lounging poolside or listening to the crashing waves while completely losing yourself in a world of dark secrets, forbidden romance, and dangerous spells.

Whether you are sunbathing on the sand or hiding out in the refreshing blast of the AC on a rainy afternoon, the ultimate summer escape requires a story that burns hotter than the July sun.

Lucky for you, two spellbinding, witchy YA page-turners just got a fresh relaunch and are officially ready to dominate your summer reading list in both paperback and ebook formats.

First up, toss Disenchanted into your beach bag and prepare for the ultimate summer crush dilemma. Sixteen-year-old Sophie is a powerful witch struggling to hide her chaotic gifts, but her world completely shatters when a dangerous thief attacks her for her heirloom necklace. She is saved by Alexavier Mather—who just happens to be the gorgeous descendant of the man who sent her ancestor to the gallows. Talk about a sunburn-level family feud! Alexavier is hiding a devastating secret, and to survive the summer, Sophie has to awaken the volatile magic sleeping inside her diamond charm and risking far more than just a summer heartbreak.

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Once you finish that novel, dive straight into the deep end with Bewitching Hannah. This gripping story plunges you into a deadly game of dark magic and hidden rivals where one must rise and one must die. As Hannah races against time, her powers awaken with a fierce, hungry edge that changes everything, making it the perfect fast-paced thrill for late-night reading by the glow of a campfire. Packed with jaw-dropping twists, intense power struggles, and high-stakes sorcery, these books are impossible to put down.

Grab your copies today in paperback to feel the pages between your fingers, or download the ebooks instantly to start reading under your beach umbrella right now! 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leigh Goff is a published YA author. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). 

Born and raised on the East Coast, she now lives in Florida with her husband, enjoying the sun, sea, and a little puppy dog.

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