THE BLANCHARD WITCHES WON ANOTHER AWARD!

 


I am so honored to have won another award for my debut novel in THE BLANCHARD WITCHES series!  The National Indie Excellence Award for Best Paranormal Fiction!


If you look on their website you'll find it listed with the previous cover shown below.  Since entering the book underwent a creative overhaul aesthetically and the current new cover is shown above!  I am thrilled to have this first story in my new series receive such an honor! 






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