Spotlight on: The Golden Age of Magic

July 1st is publication day for The Golden Age of Magic!

Thank you to everyone who has read and/or reviewed the book during it’s pre-publication month as an Amazon First Reads. Now that it is officially out for everyone else, paperbacks can be found at Target.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Amazon.com. Several independent bookstores and local libraries often stock my books too. Ebooks are always available through Amazon. And if you prefer audio books, you can find a copy at Audible, narrated by Jess Moran.

There is also a Goodreads Giveaway for the ebook beginning July 1st and running through the 28th. Open to U.S. residents only. 100 copies available.

As always, thank you for reading!

Book signing event

***UPDATE*** Unfortunately, my flight to Philadelphia got cancelled, so I won’t be able to attend the conference after all. My apologies. I was looking forward to it.

Just a quick note to let people know I’ll be at this year’s American Library Association Conference in Philadelphia. I’ll be signing copies of my books at the Amazon Business booth (#1717) in the Exhibition Hall inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1pm on Sunday, June 29th. Because who doesn’t love librarians?

This is a HUGE event. If you’re planning on being there, stop by and say hello!

“The ALA is a nonprofit organization that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.”

A First Reads Selection FOR JUNE!

I’m happy to announce that The Golden Age of Magic is a First Reads choice for June! If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can read the book one month before its official release on July 1st at no additional cost to you.

I had so much fun writing this novel about fairy godmothers in 1920s Hollywood (be sure to check out my previous post about my research trip to L.A.). As with all my books, there’s magic, mischief, and murder wrapped up in a bit of mystery. I hope you enjoy the story!

Happy Reading!

Luanne

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.

LET THE GLAMOUR BEGIN!

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.

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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.