Jun 20, 2026 Creatives donʼt just manage time — they manage energy, attention, and inspiration. This workshop explores how to reclaim lost time, protect creative focus, and avoid the burnout that often comes from over-structuring your life. Theresa Halvorsen will guide you through exercises and reflection, youʼll learn how to carve out meaningful creative time while preserving space to rest, think, and simply be.

California is more than beaches, sunshine, and vineyards. Two dozen horror authors are about to drag you into their nightmares, taking you on a wild tour behind the sun-soaked glamour, promising chills and thrills that linger long after the last page. With stories ranging from cosmic to body horror, to the comedic and the strange, Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales is a descent into the darkest corners of Southern California. These pages carry the whispers of sinister secrets in

In the charming town of Penduline Village, Christmas is more than just a season—it’s a competition. Kayla's quaint doll store, Enchanted Kingdom, is the heart of the community, filled with nostalgia, magic, and love. She believes every child deserves a toy they’ll cherish. But Patrick, owner of Toys and Games just down the road, sees toys as just another commodity. He’s focused on profit margins, and determined to outshine Kayla’s charm. Kayla can't stand the thought of some

What happens if you fall in love when pretending to be someone else? Sabrina craves a simpler life. Fired from her fast-paced executive job, she foolishly accepts an offer to make sticky buns at a failing bakery. Kneading dough is what she needs to get her life back on track. She’s going to do yoga! Breathe deep! Enjoy the small things! Be someone other than the neurotic, control-freak she’s turned into. Become bohemian Breena, a yoga instructor in San Diego. Jonathan wants t

When gazing into a mirror, what do cats see? Perhaps a hidden land, a bit of wisdom forgotten, or a wish for a different future with their human counterparts. Join twelve bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they explore tales of cats peering into mirrors through supernatural, fantastical, and paranormal worlds. These authors explore the relationships of mothers and daughters, family life, friendships, and marriages strengthened or disrupted by the powers

We hate to tell you this (truly!), but writing is hard. Ok, we lied. It’s not the writing that’s hard, it’s the becoming a successful author that’s hard. We're authors; we get it. We’ve been in the trenches and we’ve seen it all, from selling books at conventions, to the evolution of TikTok, to starting a publishing company. In this book, you’ll learn from Theresa Halvorsen and S. Faxon’s successes and failures as they share with you what it takes to become a successful au

Ever wanted to fall through a portal into another world? Travel with Lucy, who spends every day hoping she’ll fall through a portal to a weird western world where she solves crimes. Or meet Cecelia, a mom swallowing pills to travel to a world where she’s a superhero, needed and revered by all. Read about Queen Rhena and her sisters, desperate to open a Gateway into another world, or face extinction. And meet Jane, transported to a haunted house with strangers, and no way out.

Some people dream of power. Kendle dreams of keeping it from destroying her students. Wild-born telepaths and telekinetics are feared, monitored, and quietly erased. The underfunded Warehouse is the only school willing to take the teenagers—students whose abilities crack walls and shatter glass when emotions run high. Kendle and the other teachers must teach them control or risk losing them to institutions designed to contain their power. Then Stephen arrives. He’s a Bred, ge

A grieving widow. A restless spirit. A house that won’t let go. Grief has held Tasia in its grip since her husband’s death. But this week, she’s determined to break free—and give her son the perfect birthday. Then her stepdaughter brings home a Ouija board from college. At first, it’s just a game. Until the shadows in the house start shifting. Until the air turns icy cold. Until a sinister laugh echoes in the dark. Something is watching. Waiting. And it wants them gone. Force

Star of India is the oldest active sailing vessel in the world at over 155 years old. And she's one of the most haunted, a beacon to lost souls. Join authors Faxon and Halvorsen as they share not only the history of this iron-hulled ship, but the frightening paranormal experiences from the staff and volunteers who help to care for Star of India. In this creative non-fiction piece, you'll hear the stories of several ghosts including Johnny the stowaway, now an active prankst