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Urban fantasy & speculative fiction you can get lost in

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I write long-running urban fantasy and speculative fiction series about magic, power, resistance, and the people who refuse to disappear when the world gets dangerous.

These are story-first books — built for readers who love getting pulled into worlds, following characters over time, and staying longer than they meant to.

  • You don’t have to read everything.

  • You don’t have to read in order - well, you don’t have to read the series in order.

  • You don’t have to decide right now.

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Urban fantasy with teeth. Spec-fic that refuses to play nice. Pick your poison.

Paige Whiskey Chronicles: Magic, power, and found family fighting corruption in the paranormal underground.

Shifting Hearts: Paranormal romance where shapeshifters, passion, and found family collide.

Dexx Colt Files: A hard-boiled paranormal detective navigating djinn, monsters, and magic in the criminal underworld.

Dreamland: Where dreams bleed into reality—and the Fold holds secrets darker than nightmares.

Alaskan Witchguard: Witches, guardians, and ancient magic protecting Alaska from supernatural threats.

Devices of War: Space, survival, and the people who refuse to disappear when the universe gets dangerous.
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Behind-the-scenes thoughts, world-building deep dives, and the kind of conversations that happen when you stay past closing time.

Author Talk

Author Talk
When a Country Decides Who Counts
When a Country Decides Who Counts

Silence helps evil win and I’m done being silent. So, I’m talking about what it feels like to sit at a divided table. And how that sparked a 7-book mini series the LAST time this president was in office.

The Rebellion They Used Against Me—And Why I'm Done Giving It Power
The Rebellion They Used Against Me—And Why I'm Done Giving It Power

I was told writing was a rebellion. Construction was safe. Now I'm reclaiming my power—and it's terrifying. Here's why I'm done letting fear win.

The Stories I Write When I’m Not Trying to Be Polite
The Stories I Write When I’m Not Trying to Be Polite

My bucket of fucks is finally draining. This un-fuckery journey is showing up in my writing, my magic, and my life. Here's what's shifting.

Legends & Lore

Legends and Lore
Cost of Power
Cost of Power

Perceptions of Memory
Perceptions of Memory

There’s a lot of power in these rooms, power I’m afraid of.

Choosing the Moments We Tuck Into Our Who
Choosing the Moments We Tuck Into Our Who

There’s a lot of power in these rooms, power I’m afraid of.

Book Club

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Restricted Access: Para Files

Subject #105
You’re Gone
You’re Gone
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Baby Renee
Baby Renee
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Escape
Escape
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He ain’t wired right.
He ain’t wired right.
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The Key
The Key
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The Things We Pretend Not to Know
The Things We Pretend Not to Know
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The Map on the Back of a Napkin
The Map on the Back of a Napkin
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The Letter I Wish I’d Burned
The Letter I Wish I’d Burned
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I Remember You, Rog. I Remember Everything.
I Remember You, Rog. I Remember Everything.
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Whiskey Grimoire

Whiskey Grimoire
The Un-Fuckery: What I'm Learning About Magick Now That I've Stopped Being Polite
The Un-Fuckery: What I'm Learning About Magick Now That I've Stopped Being Polite
Virgo New Moon Rituals: Healing Now, Building Forever
Virgo New Moon Rituals: Healing Now, Building Forever
The Chariot
The Chariot
The Lovers
The Lovers
The Hierophant
The Hierophant
The Emperor
The Emperor
The Empress
The Empress
The High Priestess
The High Priestess
The Magician
The Magician
The Fool
The Fool

Where the Dust Still Glows (WIP)

Featured
WL Chapter 2
WL Chapter 2
WtDSG D2: Chapter 1
WtDSG D2: Chapter 1
WtDSG D2: Prologue
WtDSG D2: Prologue
WL Chapter 33
WL Chapter 33
WL Chapter 32
WL Chapter 32
WL Chapter 31
WL Chapter 31
WL Chapter 30
WL Chapter 30
WL Chapter 29
WL Chapter 29
WL Chapter 28
WL Chapter 28

Without Villains (WIP)

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How Power Shapes You
How Power Shapes You
WoV Chapter 15
WoV Chapter 15

Control of Power
Control of Power
WoV Chapter 14
WoV Chapter 14

WoV Chapter 13
WoV Chapter 13

WoV Chapter 12
WoV Chapter 12

WoV Chapter 11
WoV Chapter 11

WoV Chapter 10
WoV Chapter 10

WoV Chapter 9
WoV Chapter 9

WoV Chapter 8
WoV Chapter 8

WoV Chapter 7
WoV Chapter 7

Exclusive Collector’s Edition

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Display of multiple editions of F. J. Blooding's Whiskey Witches book series, including Kindle and hardcover versions with dark and mystical cover designs, along with open pages showcasing black and white photography and illustrations of women and a moth.

For the true Whiskey Witches fan, the Collector’s Edition of Whiskey Witches: Origins is more than just a book—it’s a piece of the world that started it all.

✨ What Makes the Collector’s Edition Special?

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