ARCs For The Golden Age of Magic Are Here!

If you’re a reviewer or blogger who would like an advance reader’s copy of The Golden Age of Magic, let me know through my contact form, and I’d be happy to get one sent out!

The book is officially out on July 1, 2025 and is available at Target, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and various independent bookstores. Just my opinion, but I think it will make a fabulous summer read.

Synopsis below:

Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.

Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?

It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success.

But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.

Scam Alert: I'm Still Not on Facebook

**Reposting this from September because Facebook is the worst company for policing fake profiles. Unfortunately, they keep popping up and fooling people. Please don’t be taken in by fake accounts on social media claiming to be authors or agents selling marketing ideas:

Just a heads up that someone on Facebook is posing as me at the moment and contacting other authors, and likely not in a flattering way. I’m not on Facebook. Never have been. Never will be. Apologies to anyone who followed or interacted with this account believing it was me.

*Update: I’ve learned this person is trying to sell marketing “advice” to authors on Facebook. Please don’t engage with any account on Facebook using my name. They are all imposters. If you are contacted by them, please report the account as fraudulent. Thank you!

**While we’re here, I also did not employ ghost writers to pen any of my novels despite various websites claiming just that. They, too, are only after your money and will do nothing for your writing career or help you get published.

— Luanne

Every Fairy tale Needs a Villain

That is the tagline on the back cover of my next novel, The Golden Age of Magic. And I love it! When I got the idea for this novel, I knew I would be playing with established fairy tale norms. The main character is on the brink of becoming a fairy godmother, part of an ancient and revered sisterhood that has served the royal houses of Europe for centuries, which meant borrowing a well-known trope from all that rich oral tradition collected by the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. And, yes, even a little inspiration from the Disney interpretations too.

Fairy tales are what many of us avid readers cut our teeth on. I’m a reader and writer today in part because I had a mother and grandmother who both read to me when I was young. Hearing those fairy tales and nursery rhymes over and over again planted the seeds of imagination early on. They made me later want to explore more stories and imaginary worlds on my own, which I suppose is how I ended up writing the types of stories I do.

I believe all my novels have a fairy tale quality to them, and that’s because I love a fantasy world that’s full of magic yet based in a real world setting. In my latest, there are heroes and wise old mentors, good intentions and evil schemes. Journeys, quests, rewards, and sacrifices. And, yes, a necessary villain or two. All set in the world of Hollywood, 1927.

Cover Reveal for The Golden Age of Magic!

I’m pleased to finally share the cover for The Golden Age of Magic. This is the first book in a two-book series. Out July 2025!

Much thanks to Kimberly Glyder for her beautiful cover design! And, yes, that rook is up to something in the story.

Paperback copies can be ordered at Target and Barnes & Noble. All other formats available for pre-order through Amazon.

Synopsis:

Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.

Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?

It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success.

But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.

The Golden Age of Magic...the Story

I’m excited to share the “back of the book” description for the upcoming release of my next novel, THE GOLDEN AGE OF MAGIC. This one comes out June 2025! Cover coming soon!

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Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.

Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?

It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success.

But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.

Pre-order and add to your Goodreads list now!