Teal Butterfly Book Club: The Wing

I’m the Good Dog, She’s the Magical Mess

Arlo, Katie’s dog in the Midlife in Aura Cove series, definitely has a lot to say. Full of opinions and never shy about sharing them, he’s somehow able to articulate exactly what’s on his mind (often with hilarious results.)

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The Aura Cove Temporal Traveler Series is COMPLETE!

If you love quirky characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and a little magic mixed into everyday life, the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler Complete Paperback Bundle is such a fun escape. This series follows Nevermore, a middle-aged heroine navigating time travel and small-town secrets with a snarky parrot sidekick stealing scenes along the way. It’s the kind of story that is heartfelt, funny, and impossible to stop reading once you start.

The ENTIRE Final Edited Version of the Finale, Never Enough, is now live in The Book Club!

One of my favorite things about my paid Book Club is getting to share my newest books with the people who directly support my work months before publication. A paid subscription helps me keep creating stories while gaining more independence from Amazon and the big retailers, and it means so much to me. ❤️

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series, and paid subscribers can read it for free inside the Book Club! The photo below is extra special because if you were a subscriber in good standing, your name was included in the dedication. I loved being able to thank this amazing community in such a meaningful way. If you want to help bring the next series to life, read each chapter as I write it, and get a shout out in Dort Knows Best, hit the Join the Book Club button below.

New in Favorite Shows : Shrill

Set in Portland, Oregon (one of my dream retirement destinations) this series on Hulu and Netflix offers a refreshing, hilarious take on dating in a fat shaming and body-conscious world. The characters are lovable, honest, and wonderfully quirky. It’s three seasons of hilarious one-liners and heartwarming, feel-good moments you won’t want to end. (FYI: frequent F-bombs, plus some nudity and sex.) I especially loved the friendships and the diversity of the cast.

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The Wing: June 7, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:46 GMT

LAST CHANCE for Never Enough Autographed Paperbacks

Be among the FIRST to experience the thrilling final chapter of the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler Series! This is a TEAL BUTTERFLY PRESS EXCLUSIVE early release (Amazon won’t have it until August!)

Here she is…

I’m putting in the order on Monday. If you want this beautiful baby in your hands, now is the time to place your order.

One of Katie’s funniest new superpowers is hearing her grown kids’ thoughts. It is equal parts cringe and heartwarming. If you could hear what your children were really thinking, would you want to?

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The Aura Cove Temporal Traveler Series is COMPLETE!

I write wacky books with dynamic duos. This one features a 47 year-old woman on the spectrum and a snarky parrot sidekick.

The entire series is complete and ready for binge reading! I am so proud of it. Audio production is underway with the first book coming this summer.

The ENTIRE Final Edited Version of Never Enough is now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me gain independence from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and ready to read for free inside my paid book club!

Dort Knows Best…Coming in 2027!

The Third Series in the Aura Cove Universe Introduces a Hilarious Firecracker Who’s Proudly Entering Her Crone Era

My next heroine is named Dort Castillo. “Dort” was inspired by my mother-in-law, whom I never had the chance to meet. Her name was Dorothy, though she went by Dort, a nickname that intrigued me from the moment I first heard it. “Castillo” reflects her marriage to a wonderful Hispanic man, while also nodding to my longtime fondness for Cruz Castillo from Santa Barbara, the soap opera I was hopelessly hooked on in the ’80s.

P.S. Want a first look? The unedited first chapter of this novel is LIVE in my Subscriber Book Club (it’s where I share new work before anyone else sees it. Would love to have you join us!)

New in Favorite Reads : The Storyteller

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The Wing: May 17, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:14:09 GMT

Last Chance to Order Your Never Enough Paperbacks for Early Delivery!

The ending still gives me goosebumps! Grab this final chapter of Neve and Perry’s story. I need to place my initial paperback order next week.

Need a Light-Hearted Pick-Me-Up? Midlife in Aura Cove is ready and waiting…

The Midlife in Aura Cove series isn’t serious literature, it’s pure entertainment. A delicious, guilty pleasure packed with laughs, heart, and pure escapist fun for women 50+. Go on, treat yourself. You deserve it.

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Perry—Full of Pretentious Puffery

Peregrine Ashcroft was living his life as a con man until his poor decisions caught up with him, sending him reeling into the body of the closest creature: an African grey parrot.

{EXCERPT from NEVER LOSE HOPE Book 2 in the Series}
“Chill out, my guy,” Marvin said. “I’ll rustle up some munchies and a little H₂O for ya. I heard African greys are real talkers. You got any cool words in that beak, little dude?”
Little dude? I turned my back to him and scoffed a squawk in protest. I would not perform like a common circus animal for some dirty hippie. No. My silence would be my resistance.

Chapters 1-13 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.

Book Club Members will also receive a special shout-out and thank you in the acknowledgements of Never Enough for being part of my creative process.

Audiobook Lovers: Production is underway!

CJ Locks is BACK! Bringing the magical world of Aura Cove to life like only she can. I can’t wait to hear her voice Peregrine, Nevermore and the gang. They will release as they are completed. Pre-Order the 1st One Here.

Book Review: June First

Taboo romance is not really my thing, but Jennifer Hartmann knows how to write a story that will tear your heart out, and she doesn’t disappoint here. Though there were some cringey moments in their childhood, and the sex scenes seemed to go on forever, it was a compelling read with characters you will fall in love with. It was a great change of pace for me.

What’s Next in the Magical World of Aura Cove? Meet Dort…

The Third Series in the Aura Cove Universe Introduces a Hilarious Firecracker Who’s Proudly Entering Her Crone Era

Dorothy “Dort” Castillo is sixty-eight, living in the manufactured perfection of Golden Cove retirement community, and absolutely done with everyone’s nonsense.

For decades, she was the beloved “Dear Dottie,” America’s sweetest advice columnist. After retirement, she secretly launches Ask the Crone, an anonymous column serving brutal honesty to people desperate for the truth.

Then the advice starts changing lives in the small seaside town of Aura Cove in strange and magical ways.

Now Dort’s juggling a viral secret identity, a nosy retirement community, a nemesis with a botox addiction, and two sarcastic, smack-talking sugar gliders with opinions on everything.

Dort Knows Best is a hilarious magical fantasy about aging, authenticity, and the power of speaking truth in a world that prefers comfortable lies. It’s about a woman discovering that the best chapters of life might just come after you stop caring what everyone thinks.

P.S. The cover is taking longer than anticipated, but it is on the way! And, as always, this book will be a TEAL BUTTERFLY PRESS EXCLUSIVE EARLY RELEASE. Available 60 days before Amazon on my website.

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The Wing: May 10, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:53:21 GMT

The Wait Is Almost Over! Never Enough Arrives June 10th

One final time, Nevermore grips her crystal geode and jumps straight into 1992 and the heart of NovaCure’s darkest secret. Building on Dr. Elaine Feldman’s research, her father made a breakthrough that should have saved lives; instead, it triggered a cover-up with a terrifying cost. Nothing is as it seems.

With Perry’s snark and street smarts by her side, Neve navigates a sea of lab corridors, boardroom lies, and the moment her childhood ended. To bring the architects of the conspiracy to justice, she must expose the truth without shattering the future she’s finally beginning to claim.

Midlife in Aura Cove is back in Kindle Unlimited (sad trombone)

I fought hard for my independence from Amazon and lost the first battle. So my choices were pretty simple: crawl back with my tail between my legs or quit writing altogether. Obviously, I chose option A.

Maybe someday I’ll have enough direct support to finally cut ties with this corrupt company for good. Until then, I’m just grateful for the opportunity to continue to entertain you.

While the books are currently exclusive to Amazon, they can ALSO be enjoyed through many public libraries. Just put in a patron request with your local library. Your support, whether through KU, purchases, or library requests is deeply appreciated! Libraries are LIFE!

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Perry—The Snarky Sidekick You’ll Love

{EXCERPT} He landed on Neve’s shoulder, leaning in to whisper-hiss in her ear, “For someone who is supposed to be blending in, you’re about as subtle as a drag queen. Dial back the crystal ball routine before he starts asking for lottery numbers!”

Peregrine Ashcroft was living his life as a con man until his life choices send him reeling into the body of the closest creature. An African Grey Parrot.

Chapters 1-11 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.

Book Club Members will also receive a special shout-out and thank you in the acknowledgements of Never Enough for being part of my creative process. If you’re a member, make sure to respond to the email I sent with your information to be included!

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL

Inspired by true events, Up in the Middle of Nowhere, is a bittersweet tribute to the empty nest. It’s based on an actual treehouse trip I took with my youngest and the lessons we both learned there.

One mother. One daughter. One adventure of a lifetime that will change their relationship forever.

Free to read with Kindle Unlimited

Audiobook Lovers: Production begins on the 2nd Aura Cove Series Next Week!

Book Review: The Missing Half

For me to enjoy a thriller, it has to be believable. I’m okay with unlikeable characters, but a twist for twist’s sake is a deal breaker for me. It started out pretty strong, then completely fell flat on its face.

I don’t like to disparage authors because I know books are hard to write and take a lot of time. But damn, this one was a disappointment.

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The Magic of Midlife Healing UPDATE

Blair Bryan — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:06:45 GMT

It’s time for an update on my quest for healing in midlife, because it’s been quite the journey, and I’ve learned so much along the way. Fighting my way through perimenopause has turned me into a part-time holistic biohacker… and honestly, the results are a little wild. I hope it helps other women who’ve arrived at 50 depleted and exhausted, and feel hopeless. {Spoiler Alert: It’s not hopeless.}

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The Protein Crisis Nobody Talks About: Why Women Over 35 Are Losing Muscle, Gaining Fat, and Aging Faster — on "Healthy" Diets

This all started when my psoriasis got bad enough that I was being prescribed a biologic. A quarterly injection that cost almost as much as a used car. Sure it was covered by insurance, but with the Big, Beautiful Bill starting to strip away coverage at an alarming rate, becoming reliant on an budget busting medication right now didn’t seem like the right move, unless I had exhausted EVERY available option known to man.

I was miserable 24/7 with constant itching, flaking, and open sores on my scalp. I suffered debilitating back pain that made it painful to bend down to clip a leash on my dog. I felt exhausted and worn down, and I remember thinking, “How am I 49 years old, but feel closer to 70? This can’t be the baseline for the rest of my life.”

So I started looking for other options. Then I stumbled across a podcast that was referenced at the end of a random Reddit thread on the psoriasis board, that quickly became a deep dive.

I cleaned up my diet, cut out alcohol and inflammatory foods, focused on gut health, and spent more than I care to admit on supplements. I took curcumin, milk thistle, ox bile, and probiotics to the tune of about $150/month,

I even went to a naturopath for testing, but when I discovered their path to healing meant a $5000 investment for a mere 3 months of treatment, I ultimately decided to research what my results meant, take what I learned, and try my own approach. If It didn’t work, I’d reconsider the investment.

Over the next nine months, things started to shift. The itching went away first (which truly felt like a miracle. I was going to bed wearing an ice cap meant for chemotherapy patients to calm my inflamed scalp. Ask my husband, it was dead SEXY!), then the sores healed, and eventually the flaking stopped. (You haven’t been completely demoralized until you watch your sweet husband vacuum up half of your scalp from navy blue flannel sheets without a single complaint. He’s the best.) I didn’t fully trust that I was in remission until I made it through a long Iowa winter, because bone dry, ice cold with little sunlight is the real test.

When April came and I was still symptom-free, (and not using ANY medicated shampoos or prescription steroids at all) it felt like I got my life back. During this time, I also tapered then quit all the expensive supplements. After I was off the supplement stack, occasionally, I felt a tingle of itch, and I did use the shampoo a time or two, but never refilled the prescription. I still haven’t.

My dermatologist was in shock. She’d never seen anyone bounce back like I had without pharmaceutical intervention.

That experience changed how I think about my health. It made me more curious, more willing to experiment, and more aware of how much daily habits actually matter. Your body wants to heal. If you give it what it needs, it will amaze you.

Later, I started hormone replacement therapy (estradiol patches and progesterone), which helped with several lingering symptoms like night sweats, heart palpitations, and a bit of the memory and brain fog. Sleep was still an issue, though, I woke up every morning at 2:00 am as if I’d set an alarm. My regular doctor suggested magnesium glycinate, and that ended up being a surprisingly simple win. I took it for 30 days and started sleeping more deeply and for longer stretches, and I also felt noticeably calmer. Now I am able to sleep in until 4:30 or 5 am, most mornings. (I’m the odd duck that loves to be up early when no one else is awake, and my quiet mornings are when I write my books.)

My back pain has improved, though it hasn’t disappeared. It’s psoriatic arthritis, and at this point, it’s good enough that I’ve been able to stop it from progressing. I’ve gone from two 500 mg prescription ibuprofen per day to just one over-the-counter Aleve (280 mg), and it manages things fairly well.

Coming to terms with the fact that it won’t fully go away has been challenging, but with a heating pad, movement, and a few stretching routines, I’ve learned how to work around it.

But even then, I was still dealing with debilitating fatigue. I could get through the day, but I crawled in bed at 6pm for the night, and exercise felt draining. This is not unusual for people with psoriatic arthritis.

At my next appointment, my doctor asked if I was eating enough protein. Around the same time, I came across a few articles on Substack from Victor connecting protein intake, hormones, and energy levels. The first article caught my eye, Your Liver Is the Reason You Can't Lose Weight (And Nobody Is Talking About It). I also realized that based on how I was eating, I shouldn’t be 25 lbs overweight. Since psoriasis is directly related to liver function, it made me wonder if the two might be connected.

Then I read:

Victor

You noticed it in the dressing room…

2 months ago · 163 likes · 38 comments · Victor

The article (and honestly all his posts) really resonate with me. It’s like he’s been following me around for a decade. And that’s when I decided to experiment with something called “glop” (not the most appealing name, but it gets the job done) after reading another Substack article. Below is my riff, on ‘s creation.

I’m about 10 days in on GLOP now, and the biggest difference has been my energy. Not in a jittery, over-caffeinated way, just steady, consistent energy and strength that lasts throughout the day. The debilitating exhaustion I was fighting through everyday is lifting. I have more energy and the ability to do more things around the house every day. I finished a women’s fantasy series this week that required major brain power due to the time travel aspect. I was able to find inconsistencies and create a better story because the brain fog was gone. It like I have been reset back to my 40’s brain (with some back pain, but I’m not complaining.)

My husband noticed the shift before I even said anything, which says a lot.

There have been a few unexpected improvements too. There was an open sore on the inside of my nose I’ve had since September, that I had seen both my PCP and a specialist about, and neither of their prescriptions did anything to heal it. It was cracked, bleeding, and extremely irritating. After 10 days on the glop, it is COMPLETELY HEALED.

Looking back, I suspect I simply wasn’t getting enough protein. I was probably averaging around 50 grams a day, when I likely needed more than double that. Once I started hitting those higher levels consistently, my body bounced back quickly, almost like it had been starving for it.

I believe my body has responded to the glop because I was very deficient and still struggling with (psoriasis driven) inflammation. Full disclosure: I don’t like meat, I have to force myself to eat it, and eggs aren’t very high on my desirable list either. So I was lucky if I was getting 50g per day. According to most doctors and nutritionists, you should aim for .7 to 1g per pound of your goal weight. For me, that’s about 110–145g per day. When I started hitting that consistently for several days in a row, my energy came roaring back.

I have also lost about half of my hair volume, and I’m hopeful this will improve with glop as well, but hair regrowth is slow and it will likely take a year before I really know if it’s helping.

During this journey I have discovered that gut health is the ANSWER to almost any ailment. Glop addresses it, skirting around my aversion to meat, and packs the protein punch I need for energy.

Alcohol is poison. Any amount is detrimental to my liver. If I want to be flake and itch free, I can’t drink it anymore. At first, this felt like a punishment, I was the girl who lived for tacos and margaritas. Now, my guy makes me a virgin version of a Paloma that scratches that itch so my scalp doesn’t.

Also, I hated Greek yogurt, but when it’s mixed with protein powder and wild blueberries, it becomes a lot more palatable. The prebiotics in the psyllium husk and the probiotics in the yogurt shifted my gut health in a week, and the difference in such a short time was so profound, my husband has decided undertake his own experiment. After a week, even a taste shift has happened. I now look forward to my glop, have become a glop evangelist, trying to force it on every person I know and love. It is straight up nourishing.

So if you’re tired, if you have any of the autoimmune challenges I have (or your own), or if you simply know you aren’t getting the protein you need, I urge you to give this a try. Read the articles I linked, learn more about what your body needs, and give it that. There are answers to be found if you’re willing to do the work. Do your own research, start asking questions, and understand that the healthcare system isn’t always designed to get to the root of the issue. Doctors are pressured to treat and street, even the good ones. Most people want to take the easy route, the pill, the shot, and continue eating for taste. Eating for health is a different path and now after a year and a half, I know it is the only one for me.

Have I lost the 25 lbs I’ve always wanted to? Not yet. Resetting my hormones will take longer than 10 days, and hormonal weight is often the last thing to go. But even if it doesn’t…DANG, I feel GOOD! The energy alone makes this experiment a huge success.

Every body is different, and I’m just sharing what’s working for me as a 50-year-old perimenopausal woman with psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you have similar challenges, maybe some of this will help. If not, start researching your own. You deserve to feel your very best.

XOXO,
Blair Bryan

P.S. The first three bowls of original glop I ate were ROUGH. I added high protein milk because the consistency was like eating a brick of cream cheese. It was not easy to choke down, especially first thing in the morning before coffee. Now I wake up, drink an Oikos protein shake for a quick 30g to start my day before coffee like Victor suggests, then have my coffee, and eat my glop around 10 a.m. The rest of the day, I focus on eggs, chicken or beef, real foods, to get the other 30–40g I need to hit my goal.

P.S.S I also write hilarious and heartwarming Paranormal Women’s Fiction with fierce, 50+ heroines teaming up with Karma to take down bad men. If that is your jam, order my books here.

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The Wing: April 26, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:03:05 GMT

Life is heavy these days, Your reads don’t need to be.

The Midlife in Aura Cove series is pure fun. My readers laugh through Katie’s antics while falling in love with three generations of supernatural women who team up with karma to make sure the bad guys get exactly what they deserve. It’s a satisfying blend of humor and justice, delivering the accountability and comeuppance women are hungry for right now.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Funny, Suspenseful, and Compelling. Best Fantasy series For Women over 50!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I Literally Laughed Out Loud. It Was so Relatable.”

Laugh-out-loud humor, quirky characters, and heartfelt moments await in this best-selling paranormal women’s fiction series. Perfect for readers looking for uplifting escapes that celebrate women over 50.

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Aura Cove’s Temporal Traveler is Your Next Fantasy Escape.

Set in the same magical world of Aura Cove, a freak lightning strike during Mercury retrograde unlocks Nevermore LaRue’s ability to time travel, hurling her into the past with only her sharp, neurodivergent instincts and her snarky, feathered companion, Peregrine, to guide her. It’s a fast-paced midlife fantasy adventure!

Chapters 1-7 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.

Written for Every Mother: Up in the Middle of Nowhere

Inspired by true events, Up in the Middle of Nowhere, is a bittersweet tribute to the empty nest.

One mother. One daughter. One adventure of a lifetime that will change their relationship forever.

When her troubled teenage daughter, Nova, is hell-bent on self-destruction, Tessa Donahue makes a desperate bid to save their future.

Free to read with Kindle Unlimited

The Final Draft of Never Enough is Almost Complete!

This final chapter of the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series feels like a chef’s kiss. It is an ending you won’t want to miss. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially to characters I’ve loved so much.

Watching Neve evolve (sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance, and with a little help from her feathered sidekick, Perry) has been such a journey. The conclusion gave me goosebumps, and I can’t wait to hear what readers think.

Audiobook Lovers: Production begins this summer!

Book Review: Susan, You’re the Chosen One.

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The Wing: April 12, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:40:51 GMT

By 50, you’ve learned all you really need for happiness is…

🐶 A Good Dog
🤣 A Good Laugh
📕 A Good Book

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Funny, Suspenseful, and Compelling. Best Fantasy series For Women over 50!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I Literally Laughed Out Loud. It Was so Relatable.”

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Perry is the Original Angry Bird…

Enjoy this Exclusive Excerpt straight from Peregrine himself:

“Nevermore?” Amos let out a burst of a laugh. “He done lost himself. Fool thinks he’s a raven.” He wagged his smug finger at me and I wanted to chomp it off.

“Perhaps he angry birds?” Rosa suggested.

Angry birds? If she only knew the goldmine that would turn out to be in two decades! Still, I was offended by the reference, and I wouldn’t have any of it! “Angry?” I echoed, my voice high and mocking. “I’m not angry, I’m apoplectic! I am livid! I am incensed! A weak mind employs a weak vocabulary!” I paced and swished the confines of the cage, waiting for my insults to land. My word choices were far better than theirs. They had a certain cadence. Seemed more accurate. More important.

Chapters 1-6 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.

Behind the Scenes: Up in the Middle of Nowhere

Inspired by true events. Here’s a video glimpse of the real adventure that inspired the one I wrote in my women’s fiction novel, Up in the Middle of Nowhere. It’s a bittersweet tribute to the empty nest.

Free to read with Kindle Unlimited.

Check out this Fantasy Kickstarter! Tales of Ferrês: A Special Anniversary Collection

Do you love epic fantasy with dragons, dragon riders, elves, dwarves, and all types of magical creatures?
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The Wing: April 5, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:11:13 GMT

A Mother Daughter Adventure Perfect for Mother’s Day.

Inspired by true events.

In the summer of 2022, I set out on a treehouse tour with my youngest child for one last adventure before they left the nest. What began as a simple getaway turned into an unforgettable week of making memories with the bittersweet awareness that this chapter of motherhood was changing.

That experience stayed with me long after we returned home. From that incredible setting, I wrote my women’s fiction novel, Up in the Middle of Nowhere, a story rooted in connection, transition, and the powerful bond between mothers and daughters.

With Mother’s Day approaching, it feels like the perfect time to share it with you. The book is currently free to read with Kindle Unlimited, please enjoy the excerpt below.

“I hate you!”

“You’re not too high on my list of favorite people right now, either,” Tessa argued as she cranked up the volume on the radio and hummed along as frustration thrummed through her limbs. Taking her rage out on the gas pedal as she drove them home, she slammed her foot down on the accelerator. She wasn’t going to fall for it. At seventeen, Nova loved to push her buttons and often had a penchant for the dramatics. Instead, Tessa kept her thoughts to herself, clamping her lips together to prevent a negative torrent of them from escaping. She knew words said in anger cut the deepest scars and could never be taken back, but containing them at the moment was proving a monumental task.

“I’m going to go live with Dad!” Nova shouted to her mother over the music.

Appalled by this declaration, Tessa yanked the steering wheel hard to the right to pull off on the shoulder and slammed on the brakes. Forcing the car into park, she turned toward her daughter’s petulant face. Dressed in black from head to toe, wearing six-inch black platform boots and copious amounts of smudged black eyeliner, Nova’s recently favored style was gothic punk. Of all the versions of her daughter she’d experienced through the years, it was Tessa’s least favorite. During the last few months, Nova’s chosen armor was sharp edges and dark colors, a physical look that matched her daughter’s often melancholy and combative mood. A spiked choker circled the porcelain skin of Nova’s throat, and black fishnet gloves encased her delicate wrists.

As a budding artist, Nova adored theatrical clothing and dramatic makeup that made a statement and turned heads when she was in public. Nova relished the attention from random strangers, their long stares and shy compliments, but Tessa’s boyfriend, Jason, did not. He became flat-out embarrassed to be seen with Nova in public when she segued from concert t-shirts and jeans into a full-blown gothic costume. It was one of many bones of contention between Nova and Jason that had made living under the same roof lately an arduous task. Nova and Jason faced off from opposite corners of the ring, reducing Tessa to referee their frequent arguments. It was a draining dynamic Tessa fought her way through daily.

“Let me get this straight. You’re talking about going to live with the same dad that moved a thousand miles away last year without so much as a goodbye?”

Meet the parrot who’s more judgmental than your mother-in-law!

Peregrine was living his life as a con man until his life choices send him reeling into the body of the closest creature. An African Grey Parrot. He brings undeniable main-character energy to the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series, whether the universe likes it or not.

Chapters 1-5 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.

What’s Next in the Aura Cove Universe?

Here’s a Few Hints:

An anonymous truth-teller stirs up chaos
Two tiny, talkative animal sidekicks named after a famous comedy duo
Set in Golden Cove (Aura Cove’s friendliest retirement community) think The Villages in Florida…but with magic.

Book Review: Dear Debbie

I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I reach for Freida McFadden when I don’t want to think too hard. It’s the literary equivalent of Justin Bieber music (which I also reluctantly admit I enjoy) and vanilla ice cream.

She delivers an outrageous story, not entirely plausible, and spoon-feeds you the information along the way. And yet, it’s fast-paced and entertaining.

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The Wing: March 29, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:35:26 GMT

Return to Aura Cove!

Escape into the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler…the second series in the Aura Cove universe.

A freak lightning strike during Mercury retrograde unlocks Nevermore’s ability to time travel, her Neve into the past with only her sharp, neurodivergent instincts and her snarky, feathered companion, Peregrine, to guide her. It’s the dynamic duo you didn’t know you needed.

The finale is coming this summer and I when I wrote the last line, it gave me goosebumps. I can’t wait for you to read it!

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This bestselling paranormal women’s fiction series is filled with midlife magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and a heroine who discovers supernatural powers after turning fifty. Follow Katie Beaumont’s unforgettable journey of friendship, revenge, and self-discovery in a charming coastal town where talking animals, family secrets, and late-in-life transformation await.

Pairs exceptionally well with a cozy blanket and a sleepy, velcro dog!

Chapters 1-4 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.

What’s Next in the Aura Cove Universe?

Here’s a Few Hints:

An anonymous truth-teller stirs up chaos
Two tiny, talkative animal sidekicks named after a famous comedy duo
Set in Golden Cove (Aura Cove’s friendliest retirement community) think The Villages in Florida…but with magic.

Book Review: Blacktop Wasteland

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The Wing: March 22, 2026

Blair Bryan — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:39:12 GMT

In the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series, you never know where Perry, the snarky African grey parrot, will pop up next. This exclusive excerpt from Never Alone (book three in the series) delivers a moment that’s sure to tickle your funny bone.

Peregrine

I came to with the distinct feeling that someone had used my head as a cannonball. The world swam into focus in disorienting glimmers—first mind-numbing color, then punishing sound, then the alarming realization that I was swaying.

Not the gentle sway of a perch, mind you. This was the nauseating roll of being suspended. From an upside-down vantage point, I found myself dangling from what appeared to be a ship’s mast, secured by one leg with a length of surprisingly comfortable velvet rope.

“What in the blazing bird seed?” I muttered, flapping my wings and twisting to right myself.

Below me, a raucous chaos was underway. Hundreds of humans swarmed across what should have been a normal street but had transformed into a maritime fever dream. Men with eye patches and peg legs. Women in corsets that forced their pillowy breasts out into the humid air with children in tow, wielding plastic swords with the enthusiasm of tiny psychopaths. All of them united by one bizarre aesthetic. They were pirates.

Still in a daze, I wondered if I’d traveled back into the 1800s. It took me several long moments to re-acclimate. I scanned the horizon for clues, and relief flooded in when I realized they weren’t real pirates, filthy and scurvy-riddled. No, these were suburban accountants and soccer moms playing weekend buccaneers.

“The parrot’s alive!” a gravelly voice shouted from below.

I twisted my feathered head to locate its source, finding a weathered man with a permanent squint and a leg that ended not in a foot, but in a wooden peg that looked suspiciously authentic. Unlike the polished, costume-shop pegs surrounding him, this one was worn, with divots and scratches that spoke of years of actual use.

I was roosted on a rather elaborate float constructed on a flatbed truck. The “ship” had been crafted from plywood and foam, painted to resemble weathered wood. Paper mâché cannons lined the sides, and a skull and crossbones flag fluttered in the breeze overhead.

“Release me at once,” I declared with as much dignity as I could muster. “I am Peregrine, an avian specimen of exceptional intelligence, not a common house pet that must be restrained.”

Help Bring the Next Aura Cove Series to Audio

Pre-orders for the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler audiobooks are now open!

I’ve signed a contract with CJ Locks, the same incredibly talented narrator who brought the Midlife in Aura Cove series to life. After hearing the result, I knew this next series deserved the same top-notch performance.

Recording begins this summer, and the first book, Nevermore, is expected to be delivered by August 1st (or earlier!) as soon as production is complete.

If you’re excited to hear Neve’s adventures come to life, I’d be so grateful for your support. Your pre-order helps make this possible.

Chapters 1-3 of Never Enough are now live in The Book Club!

A paid subscription to the book club directly supports my work and helps me remain independent from Amazon and other major retailers.

Never Enough is the FINAL book in the Aura Cove Temporal Traveler series and book club members will get to read it as I write it, comment, and become part of the process.