Hi, my name is Kim, the K in A K Wilder. My latest release, CURSE OF SHADOWS, is a YA Fantasy that follows the story of Ash, a 17-year-old wordsmith who has just discovered she can raise a phantom. But instead of celebrating with her best friends, and the love of her life, she is spirited away to a remote Sanctuary at the top of the world. There they hope to test her powers, but what they unleash may have the world running for its life…   C is for CURE, what all are hoping for. U is for UNBOUND, what Ash’s phantom becomes. R is for RENEWAL, the promise of the prophecy. S is for SAVANT, Ash’s new rank. E is for ESCAPE, what Ash must do.   O is for OCEAN, where Ash’s love lies. F is for FLOWERS that bloom from drops of his blood.   S is for the SECOND SUN that shines brighter every day. H is for HELP, what Ash tries to be. A is for ALURE, what phantoms see in her eyes. D is for DEADLY, the weight of the stakes. O is for OBSESSION, the strongest of emotions. W is for WILD,…

Another day, another fabulous author and book to feature on our Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup. . . Let’s see what Joanna Hathaway has to offer us!  Romantic dinners are tough when you’re in a forbidden romance with the son of your family’s greatest enemy. For princess Aurelia Isendare, it would take a Romeo-and-Juliet worthy effort to arrange a simple date night with her beau fighter pilot Athan Dakar–especially since war has broken out and he’s invading the kingdom she has sworn to protect. But if the stars align, they might just manage to sneak away and savor a moment of peace, forgetting the rest of the world behind (and how much their parents would hate this traitorous kissing!). Since wartime is rough and leads to rationing, something simple and quick is in order. . . How about War Cake? This aptly named treat is a recipe from WWII, when many ingredients were scarce, and it’s made without dairy or eggs. But don’t let the simplicity scare you! It still tastes good, and it’s easy to throw together. It also allows for some creativity, which both Aurelia and Athan appreciate as artists who enjoy experimentation. This cake (with an almost muffin-like…