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5 Reasons to Pre-Order The Alpha Flame: Discovery

Because this isn’t just another book, and you’re not just another reader.

Promotional image inviting readers to pre-order The Alpha Flame: Discovery by Catherine Lynwood.

Thinking about reading The Alpha Flame? Here are five reasons to pre-order now and be first to uncover the secrets that started it all.

01 July 2025

Will You Review The Alpha Flame? A Personal Request from Catherine Lynwood

Why your words matter more than you know.

Maggie holding a cardboard sign reading Please Review Me in a moody outdoor setting

Indie authors live or die by reader reviews. If you enjoy The Alpha Flame, please consider sharing your thoughts.

30 June 2025

Why Verity Fans Will Love The Alpha Flame

If you like your thrillers dark, psychological, and disturbingly real, meet your next read.

A decaying, abandoned hospital corridor with peeling paint, dim light, puddles on the floor, and scattered burned manuscript pages — evoking fear, secrets, and hidden trauma.

Loved Verity? Looking for your next dark, twisted, emotional ride? Here’s why The Alpha Flame might be exactly what you’re after.

29 June 2025

Why Do I Bother? The Trials and Tribulations of an Indie Author

A slightly sarcastic, mostly truthful look behind the scenes.

A cluttered writing desk with coffee stains, crumpled paper, and scattered notes — the reality of indie author life.

Ever wondered what goes into publishing a book yourself? Endless drafts. Pricing agony. Enough subscription fees to make your eyes water. Here’s why indie authors do it anyway.

27 June 2025

The Sisterhood Blog Just Got Picked Up by Google!

Why that post struck a chord, and what’s coming next.

Search engine highlight of The Sisterhood Behind The Alpha Flame

The blog post about the powerful bond between Beth and Maggie has been picked up by Google and Bing, even appearing in a featured snippet. Here's why that matters.

23 June 2025

The Alpha Flame: Discovery, Cover Reveal & Design Story

Moody skies, fierce heroines, and a secret buried deep, the story behind the cover.

The official cover of The Alpha Flame: Discovery by Catherine Lynwood, featuring a red-haired young woman in the rain, standing in front of an old, shadowed house.

It’s here. Take a closer look at the cover for The Alpha Flame: Discovery, and find out how this haunting image captures the fire, fury, and fear at the heart of the novel.

22 June 2025

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