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An illustrated nighttime scene of the Willow Lane cottage glowing warmly, two sisters standing beneath stars while a shadowy Big Bad Wolf watches from the hilltop — painted in a soft, storybook style.

THE STORY OF WILLOW LANE & THE BIG BAD WOLF

Inkalia’s Cozy Edition reverse colouring book has become my new favourite way to relax, draw, and enter a creative flow. Here’s why this simple art book works so beautifully, how it taps into right-brain creativity, and the tips I’ve learned while happily filling its pages through the colder months.

Reverse Colouring Books: The Perfect Creative Escape for Winter

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What’s in a Name? The Story Behind ‘The Lonely Creative’

Naomi and I have gone above and beyond this year with our Christmas card range. We had a lot of fun making them and we're so proud of them. But it our last range of cards ever?

Our biggest and best-ever range of Christmas cards

This is not click bait. Our business may have to close in the next few weeks and it's all because of the greed of companies with their subscription models. We got hit three times in one week, with one of those blows being potentially fatal.

Is this the end of Willow Lane?

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What I think of subscription models. (Spoiler: I hate them!)

Here's a sneak peek at two of our new Christmas cards that we like to think tell a bit of a story. They're still in the concept stage, but they'll give you an idea of what is coming.

A sneak peek at our new Christmas Cards

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Latest Novels by Lisa Saul

OUT NOW on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Ebook and Paperback.

Get ready for a fantasy novel unlike anything you’ve ever read…

“My name is Irikana, and I was born into wealth and privilege – born a princess of the kingdom of Everlast – but I was forged by the fires of blood and trauma.

“Sometimes life changes us so heartbeat fast, we are sent spinning from our course into what seems an almost nightmare state of existence. There were four such moments in my childhood. ...

“And so, though it pains me to recall so much of what happened, still I will record all that has taken place. Although it will seem at first the tale of someone self-absorbed, a tale of individual exploits, I cannot escape how integral a part I have played in the history of all. Indeed, who we are now, and who we will be in the future, is a dark story – and that story begins with me ...”

One young girl, a mere princess, is caught up in the politics and alliances that have shaped her world. Though she is to be simply a future bride, a political tool for more alliances, fate changes the woman Irikana of Everlast is supposed to become.

Striving to win her place in a man’s world, Irikana grows to become a master player of the politics that underpin their entire society. A master player, yes, but only of the game she and everyone else thinks is being played.

Not everything is as it seems, and too many sinister secrets lie dormant in the shadowy places of their world. And at the very heart of their land, sleeping forces are about to awaken and change the rules for all.

Part historical drama, part political thriller, part mind-bending fantasy, Shadowland is a book that defies its genre, daring the reader to go on a journey into the shadowiest recesses of reality.
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PAPERBACK Shadowland

Get ready for a journey and characters you will never forget and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Bloodline: Alliance is a page-turning, moving and epic fantasy novel for adults and young adults, full of twists and turns, secrets and shocks, loads of heart and a little bit of bite.

PAPERBACK Bloodline: Alliance

The second and final book in the Bloodline series. Get ready for the stunning, startling and entirely unforgettable conclusion to Bloodline: Alliance. The enemy just lost. Or did he?

After a thousand years of interracial hatred and bloodshed, the races of the Lightlands finally unite in battle against their ancient foe. Together, they drive the enemy back into the Wastelands - only to owe the price of betrayal.

For their treachery, the enemy merely asks for the body of the Korzekan High One, and one man's mind to do with as he wishes. It is an inexplicable bargain, and the Lightlanders can only wait to see what the enemy will do.

As the thorns begin to tangle through the short-lived peace, Shenna finds herself tormented by her choice to forgive, and is torn between bonds of friendship and the acceptance of her people. With each new decision to do what is right, Shenna's world tears further apart, for the enemy's web is being spun around her. And he alone knows that it will be her choices that will usher in a Dark Time unlike any that has gone before.

Bloodline is a fantasy series that is gripping, deeply moving and profound. It is a story, a people and a world that will stay with you long after the last page is read. Fall in love with a story packed with suspense, surprises, mystery, adventure, romance, plenty of heart and a little bit of bite.
Read a generous sample below
or
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PAPERBACK Bloodline: Covenant

Enter the world of Sacrifice, an unforgettable and powerful political thriller fantasy with a page-turning mystery, plenty of heart and a little bit of bite.

A human sacrifice
A twenty year secret
A hunt begins ...
In a time of fear and darkness, a brutal human sacrifice shatters a nation.

Twenty years later, a spirited young woman from a foreign land, Emme of Underoak, is abducted into a world of oppression and violence. A world where nothing is as it seems.

Though she escapes, she inexplicably finds herself too great a prize for too many powerful people. Now pursued by relentless enemies who would turn her in for the hefty price on her head, Emme must stop at nothing to discover the truth ...
Who can she trust?
What do they know?
Why is she here?

Get ready to fall in love with a story that will move you, surprise you and stay with you long after the last page is turned.

Nominated for the Aurealis Award, Australia's Premiere Science Fiction and Fantasy Award, Sacrifice is a stunning new novel from the author of the epic, unforgettable Bloodline series (Bloodline: Alliance and Bloodline: Covenant available now). Vivid, unforgettable, sensory, stirring and surprising, Sacrifice would suit adults and mature young adults who like strong female leads, political schemes, mystery, gripping tension, romance, realistic characters and books with depth and heart. Sacrifice can be read as a standalone, however the story continues to unfold its astounding secrets in the sequel Redemption.
Read a generous sample below
or
BUY NOW
Also Available on Amazon

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PAPERBACK Sacrifice

Get ready for the explosive and shocking conclusion to Sacrifice. The secrets and schemes of Sacrifice were just the beginning.

In this unforgettable conclusion to Sacrifice, a year has passed without any hope of peace.

Emme tries desperately to adjust to her new home and new role, yet Kildes rages against the barbarian in its midst. Riots and protests have broken out across the country. They smash everything Emme tries to do to help the country to heal. Halder, bearing a load of secrets he will not share, has vanished into the city without word. Dusty and Lydia are often seen whispering fearfully in dim corners. Kye has become strangely aloof, unwilling to give an explanation to Emme for his coldness. And the leaders of Kildes search for a reason for Emme to go into exile, a reason they have just found.

The shadow of Jaimis still stretches out across the land. Dark secrets of Jaimis' treachery are slowly being uncovered, the full extent of the plot only just being realised. And amidst all the upheaval, even darker clouds are gathering over the future of all, for within Emme's courage, sacrifice and loss, lies the dividing line between destruction and redemption, and an opening for the most evil act man has ever known.

Redemption is the vivid, unforgettable and stirring sequel to Sacrifice. Redemption continues and opens up the story of Sacrifice in ways that will leave you breathless. Whatever you already know, it is only the beginning.

You will fall in love with the series and the characters of Sacrifice. Suitable for adults and mature young adults who like books with plenty of heart and a little bit of bite.
Read a generous sample below
or
BUY NOW
Also Available on Amazon

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PAPERBACK Redemption

OUT NOW on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Ebook and Paperback.

Get ready for a fantasy novel unlike anything you’ve ever read…

“My name is Irikana, and I was born into wealth and privilege – born a princess of the kingdom of Everlast – but I was forged by the fires of blood and trauma.

“Sometimes life changes us so heartbeat fast, we are sent spinning from our course into what seems an almost nightmare state of existence. There were four such moments in my childhood. ...

“And so, though it pains me to recall so much of what happened, still I will record all that has taken place. Although it will seem at first the tale of someone self-absorbed, a tale of individual exploits, I cannot escape how integral a part I have played in the history of all. Indeed, who we are now, and who we will be in the future, is a dark story – and that story begins with me ...”

One young girl, a mere princess, is caught up in the politics and alliances that have shaped her world. Though she is to be simply a future bride, a political tool for more alliances, fate changes the woman Irikana of Everlast is supposed to become.

Striving to win her place in a man’s world, Irikana grows to become a master player of the politics that underpin their entire society. A master player, yes, but only of the game she and everyone else thinks is being played.

Not everything is as it seems, and too many sinister secrets lie dormant in the shadowy places of their world. And at the very heart of their land, sleeping forces are about to awaken and change the rules for all.

Part historical drama, part political thriller, part mind-bending fantasy, Shadowland is a book that defies its genre, daring the reader to go on a journey into the shadowiest recesses of reality.

Find on Amazon:
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EBOOK Shadowland

Get ready for the explosive and shocking conclusion to Sacrifice. The secrets and schemes of Sacrifice were just the beginning.

In this unforgettable conclusion to Sacrifice, a year has passed without any hope of peace.

Emme tries desperately to adjust to her new home and new role, yet Kildes rages against the barbarian in its midst. Riots and protests have broken out across the country. They smash everything Emme tries to do to help the country to heal. Halder, bearing a load of secrets he will not share, has vanished into the city without word. Dusty and Lydia are often seen whispering fearfully in dim corners. Kye has become strangely aloof, unwilling to give an explanation to Emme for his coldness. And the leaders of Kildes search for a reason for Emme to go into exile, a reason they have just found.

The shadow of Jaimis still stretches out across the land. Dark secrets of Jaimis' treachery are slowly being uncovered, the full extent of the plot only just being realised. And amidst all the upheaval, even darker clouds are gathering over the future of all, for within Emme's courage, sacrifice and loss, lies the dividing line between destruction and redemption, and an opening for the most evil act man has ever known.

Redemption is the vivid, unforgettable and stirring sequel to Sacrifice. Redemption continues and opens up the story of Sacrifice in ways that will leave you breathless. Whatever you already know, it is only the beginning.

You will fall in love with the series and the characters of Sacrifice. Suitable for adults and mature young adults who like books with plenty of heart and a little bit of bite.

EBOOK OUT NOW on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

And coming soon to our website.

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EBOOK Redemption

Enter the world of Sacrifice, an unforgettable and powerful political thriller fantasy with a page-turning mystery, plenty of heart and a little bit of bite.

A human sacrifice
A twenty year secret
A hunt begins ...
In a time of fear and darkness, a brutal human sacrifice shatters a nation.

Twenty years later, a spirited young woman from a foreign land, Emme of Underoak, is abducted into a world of oppression and violence. A world where nothing is as it seems.

Though she escapes, she inexplicably finds herself too great a prize for too many powerful people. Now pursued by relentless enemies who would turn her in for the hefty price on her head, Emme must stop at nothing to discover the truth ...
Who can she trust?
What do they know?
Why is she here?

Get ready to fall in love with a story that will move you, surprise you and stay with you long after the last page is turned.

Nominated for the Aurealis Award, Australia's Premiere Science Fiction and Fantasy Award, Sacrifice is a stunning new novel from the author of the epic, unforgettable Bloodline series (Bloodline: Alliance and Bloodline: Covenant available now). Vivid, unforgettable, sensory, stirring and surprising, Sacrifice would suit adults and mature young adults who like strong female leads, political schemes, mystery, gripping tension, romance, realistic characters and books with depth and heart. Sacrifice can be read as a standalone, however the story continues to unfold its astounding secrets in the sequel Redemption.

EBOOK OUT NOW on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

And coming soon to our website.

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EBOOK Sacrifice

Get ready for a journey and characters you will never forget and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Bloodline: Alliance is a page-turning, moving and epic fantasy novel for adults and young adults, full of twists and turns, secrets and shocks, loads of heart and a little bit of bite.

EBOOK Bloodline: Alliance

The second and final book in the Bloodline series. Get ready for the stunning, startling and entirely unforgettable conclusion to Bloodline: Alliance. The enemy just lost. Or did he?

After a thousand years of interracial hatred and bloodshed, the races of the Lightlands finally unite in battle against their ancient foe. Together, they drive the enemy back into the Wastelands - only to owe the price of betrayal.

For their treachery, the enemy merely asks for the body of the Korzekan High One, and one man's mind to do with as he wishes. It is an inexplicable bargain, and the Lightlanders can only wait to see what the enemy will do.

As the thorns begin to tangle through the short-lived peace, Shenna finds herself tormented by her choice to forgive, and is torn between bonds of friendship and the acceptance of her people. With each new decision to do what is right, Shenna's world tears further apart, for the enemy's web is being spun around her. And he alone knows that it will be her choices that will usher in a Dark Time unlike any that has gone before.

Bloodline is a fantasy series that is gripping, deeply moving and profound. It is a story, a people and a world that will stay with you long after the last page is read. Fall in love with a story packed with suspense, surprises, mystery, adventure, romance, plenty of heart and a little bit of bite.

EBOOK OUT NOW on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

And coming soon to our website.

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EBOOK Bloodline: Covenant

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