Get Your eReaders Ready: It’s the Urban Fantasy Free for All!

For one day only—Jan. 10—you can download more than 100 urban fantasy books for FREE, with no strings attached.

  
My novella Offerings for the Dead is part of the Urban Fantasy Free for All, hosted by urbanfantasyaddict.com. Also find books by L.A. McBride, Laura Greenwood, Krista Walsh, and other familiar names.

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In conjunction with the event, the other novellas in my Pearl Dragon series are on sale Jan. 10 through Jan. 12 in the U.S. and U.K. 

Offerings for the Dead is free worldwide through Jan. 12.

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Blurb for Offerings for the Dead

A tomb hidden in a remote mountain in China, filled with treasure.

This should be an easy job for grave robber and art thief Pearl Tham. However, things go wrong from the start. A storm springs up, forcing Pearl and her team to seek shelter in an abandoned village.

She discovers before long that the village isn’t abandoned after all. Its residents have been around for hundreds of years and they’re hungry. Very hungry.

Pearl has her Dragon powers, her katana and her gun. Will they be enough to save her life, let alone the lives of her lover and her friends?

Dive into this fast-paced adventure if you like strong female antiheroes, Asian magic and mysticism, and terrifying monsters from Asian folklore.

Happy reading!  

Revitalizing Qi for a Good Start to 2026

It’s a brand new year. Want to start it on a positive note?  

Junie Soong and Joe Tham, the feng shui consultants in my Geomancer’s Apprentice series, would suggest that you take a few simple steps to revitalize the qi—or energy—in your home and workplace.

1. Declutter and Clean

Straighten up, throw out broken items and mop and dust, especially in the corners, to remove stagnant energy. Neater surroundings also help to declutter your mind, leading to clarity and focus. 

In addition, open blinds and curtains—and windows, weather permitting. The fresh air and light will create bright and welcoming spaces.

  

2. Enhance Energy Flow

Move a few pieces of furniture around to stimulate the energy in your surroundings. While doing so, make sure your qi has clear pathways in which to flow. 

Incorporate lamps and mirrors to amplify light and add vitality where necessary. 

Moving water symbolizes abundance and good fortune in feng shui. If you have the space, you can add a small desk fountain to “encourage” wealth into your life.

3. Add Feng Shui Elements in Your Décor

There are five elements in feng shui: wood, fire, water, earth and metal. Each element that you bring into a space can change its mood and/or its energy. It all depends on what you want. 

Remember, however, to keep things in balance. Too much of an element can result in negative emotions. For example, too much of the fire element can cause aggression or anger. 

Wood: Bringing the wood element into your living and working areas can help you spark growth and creativity. Use blue and green, for these are the colors of foliage and the sky. You can also add plants or natural fabrics, or wood furniture.

Fire: If you want to encourage boldness, enthusiasm or passion, introduce the fire element in the form of extra lighting, candles or sunlight. The element’s colors are red and purple.

Earth: The earth element evokes a feeling of order and stability. Use earth tones and square and rectangular shapes in your decorating.

Metal: The metal element enhances logic and clarity of mind. Bring metallic objects into your space to give the element a boost. Its colors are white, gray, or silver.

Water: The Water element can improve insight and wisdom. Its colors are black and dark tones. Also incorporate water features such as aquariums or fountains, or art depicting water. Reflective surfaces such as mirrors will help as well.