This year in May marked 7 years since I published the novel that started me on the journey of fairy tale retellings, and 10 years since I wrote the first scene in SAVING BEAUTY . I have dreamed of having an illustrated-cover version for my books, and to offer hardcover editions. So I took the plunge and did both to celebrate this bookversary! I spent weeks between the cover art, new map, and interior feature illustrations, and also behind-the-scenes author notes. The story received a fresh edit and a few detail corrections to really make it shine. It was truly a labor of love. I hope to continue with bookversary hardcover editions for each book in the CROWN OF STARS series, on their 7 year anniversary. That means CHASING CINDERS is up next in May 2024! I've already begun on the cover for that one, and I can't wait to show it to you - it'll be epic! WRITER'S LIFE: This is my birthday month, and I was so blessed to celebrate with my mom and brother this year. With put