Elizabeth Drake Reader of books. Creator of worlds. I’ve been reading romance stories since I first discovered Victoria Holt tucked away in my mother’s closet. My husband later hooked me on fantasy. Merging my two passions, I love a good romance story, especially if it has knights in shining armor, elves, dragons, or wizards. … Read More about About
My Question to You
I have been blogging for just over two years now. I have taken classes and read books on what authors should blog about, but much of the advice is contradictory. Go figure. So, my question to anyone reading this blog is what would you like to see more or less of? Would you like more […]
Short Story: To Catch a Dragon
To Catch a Dragon Ndrek sat behind the bar and studied his mid-afternoon customers. Some had started drinking early, others had rented a room for the night and were just starting their day. Nothing terribly interesting among the entire lot. Boredom itched. Perhaps it was a good time to start work on the new spell […]
My Little Secret
Okay, maybe not so secret. I’ve been struggling with this latest rewrite on my novel. When I received my beta readers’ comments, I read through them, nodded vigorously, and spent the next ten days revising my WIP with these comments in mind. I think they added a lot to the story. Then I received the […]
To Love a Prince
What you don’t trust can’t betray you, but it can still break your heart. Haunted by a tragedy he couldn’t prevent and hounded by a duty he never wanted, Crown Prince Eli of Tamryn is a cold, calculating, and manipulative man. But, whether his subjects like it or not, he will soon be their king. […]
How to Love a Duchess
Ice queens can’t be hurt because they have no feelings. They also can’t fall in love. Or so they tell themselves. As if being jilted by the crowned prince isn’t bad enough, the king sends Lady Daniella away from the capital city to oversee the estates of the murdered Duke of Westlake. She needs her […]
Knight of Valor
Sir Marcus must be perfect or people die, but what happens when the cost of perfection is too much? A weapon of the Gods of Light, Sir Marcus has dedicated himself to Their path and done miraculous things in Their name, including slay a lich. When the hero has completed his quest and done what he […]