So, I decided to do a holiday book, and I decided to do it a little late. I've been on a mad dash to get Espresso out before Halloween and here it is. Join Sequoia in celebrating their first ever Fangtastic Howl-o-ween Monster Bash. Of course, Deimos would be the one to coin that title.

I really love third books in a series – both the ones I write and the ones I read. By the third book, you know the characters, you get to explore their lives in a little more detail, and you are firmly rooted in their world. By the third book, I know how my characters are going to react in a situation. Their personalities have become like old friends and I don't have to work to recapture the feelings they give me.

This installment gives the reader a lot more background on Tate's life. I hope you enjoy reading about his journey to escape his past and find refuge in Sequoia as much as I enjoyed telling it. Oh, and of course, happy Halloween!

With the eleventh installment of the World of Samar series, The Fugitive of Eldon, I have continued my fascination with epic fantasies.

I love playing with the politics and history of this world, creating more lore with each new installment. I also like returning to my roots. I began this exciting life of an author with my first epic fantasy, Emerald. It only seems fitting to return to it once in a while.

This book is particularly special to me. Alana Eldralin is a pampered young woman who learns that true strength comes not from the power she wields, but from the strength of her love. I hope you enjoy Alana's adventure.