From A for Algarve to Z for Zen, I had such a blast taking part in this year’s A to Z Blogging Challenge challenge. Publishing something daily (or nearly daily!) gave me a much-needed creative spark and a chance to share little snippets of my life, ideas, and imagination with you. That said, I’ll admit I’m a little bummed I didn’t get to visit and connect with as many of the other amazing bloggers as I’d hoped. The challenge is all about community too, and I do wish I’d had more time to explore everyone else’s posts.
But! I’ve had quite a lot going on behind the scenes…
We’re getting closer and closer to moving into our new house!
It’s been a dream in the making (with a few delays and a whole lot of planning), but we’re nearly there—and I’m beyond excited for this next chapter.
And then there was the tech disaster…
A few months ago, I lost everything—book files, covers, manuscripts, personal photos… gone. It was utterly gutting. But thanks to a bit of luck (and probably a sprinkle of magic), I managed to salvage a few precious files, including some that I thought were lost forever.
And out of all that chaos came something unexpected: a massive creative reset.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve quietly been working on not one, not two, but three brand-new creative projects. I’ll spill all the details very soon, but here’s a little peek:
- Flora and the Longbottoms – a quirky romantic mystery
- Paloma Black – book four in The Raven Witch Saga
- Ruby Madison – a magical prequel about one of the saga’s most beloved ghosts
I’ve also completely reimagined the covers for The Raven Witch Saga as part of this fresh creative start (and yes, I’ve made sure everything is properly backed up this time!) and I’ll be uploading them soon.
And while I was at it, I gave some love to a few other titles too—Aphrodite’s Closet, Willow Tree Farm, and Little Shop of Borrows have all had a glow-up. I’ll be sharing more on those very soon!
And to my blogging pals who did manage to stop by during the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2025—you are the bee’s knees, the absolute best, and I appreciate you so, so much. Your support has meant the world to me during this wild creative season.
So no, I didn’t make the rounds like I wanted to… but I’ve been quietly rebuilding, writing, and reigniting the spark. And I cannot wait to share what’s coming next.
Thanks for following along with my A to Z Blogging Challenge 2025 journey—it’s been a magical one.
Until next time 😉
With love,
Suzy xx
