Nancy Ann Creed

  Photo by seymasungr on Pexels.com I am at a crossroads, and for the first time in a decade, I am unsure of the way forward. I have dedicated myself to the craft of storytelling with a persistence that should have borne fruit by now, yet despite my efforts, the "breakthrough" remains elusive. My journey began in the days of CreateSpace, eventually transitioning into Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). However, that transition led to a devastating setback. In an attempt to protect my professional reputation as an educator from a third-party publisher’s threats, I updated my metadata and pen name. Amazon flagged these changes as a violation of their guidelines and terminated my account on July 6, 2025. Despite a year of formal appeals and my commitment to publish exclusively as Nancy Ann Creed , the decision remains firm. After a decade of building a presence there, I am forced to accept that it may be time to let that platform go. The pursuit of traditional represent...

  For a long time, I participated in the Goodreads book challenge, a digital ritual where you commit to a specific number of books to read over the course of a year. Initially, it seemed like a harmless way to track my progress and stay motivated. However, over time, the experience transformed from a rewarding hobby into something that felt more like a demanding second job. Instead of finding solace in the pages of a new story, I started feeling an underlying sense of anxiety every time I looked at my progress bar. The quantitative tracker, meant to encourage, began to exert an unhealthy pressure, making me feel that my value as a reader was tied strictly to my output rather than my engagement with the material. The Numbers Trap   I used to use Goodreads' book challenge where you set a goal for yourself for how many books you will read that year. One year I was planning on writing a middle grade book so I read a lot of popular and award winning middle school write...

  Survivor. Shadow-walker . Keeper of secrets the Realm tried to bury. I don’t fear the dark; I’ve learned to command it. 🗡️ Defying the Chronicles , one shadow at a time. MAEVE  https://books2read.com/u/m25Ygd MATTHEW  https://books2read.com/u/bzNZYj JUSTIN  https://books2read.com/u/mBKzLZ MAURELLE https://books2read.com/u/bzN19D ANNBELLE  https://books2read.com/u/bWqEkx Carillon  https://books2read.com/u/38anZV  (COMING MARCH 1, 2026)

  Many years ago, a creeping, insidious darkness tore apart the very fabric of existence, fracturing the delicate peace between the realms. This cataclysmic event was later known simply as the Great War. It was a conflict of staggering magnitude, a blight that touched every single world and every realm within them. The air was thick with the stench of iron and ozone, and the ground continually trembled beneath the tramp of massive, opposing armies. Both sides—the defenders of the light and the forces of the shadow—grew their legions with ruthless efficiency, their sole purpose the annihilation of the other. The cost in lives was immeasurable, the casualties so heavy that entire generations were wiped out in the span of a single battle. Yet, out of this horrific bloodshed, new alliances were forged, desperate pacts between unlikely companions united by the common enemy, even as ancient, trusted alliances crumbled into dust. No world suffered a more profound and tragic transform...

 https://youtube.com/shorts/JhS-8c2r8uw?feature=share Stay warm out there, Rivers Peak! ❄️✨ The snow is officially on its way, and it looks like it’s going to be a big one! We are expecting a significant accumulation that will likely turn our town into a real-life winter wonderland (or a very cozy fortress) for the next few days.  As a fairy, I’ll be staying close to the fireplace—my wings definitely aren't fans of the freezing temperatures!  Whether you’re a human, a witch, or just someone who hates shoveling, now is the perfect time to hunker down and get cozy. If you’re looking for the perfect companion while you’re stuck inside, don't forget you can still order the e-book of The Shadow Realm Chronicles: Maurelle. Dive into the mystery of the Marks family and the secrets of the Faye while the storm passes by outside.  Stay safe, stay warm, and happy reading! ☕📖 #RiversPeak #WinterStorm #SnowDay2026 #CozyVibes #WinterWonderland #TheShadowR...

  Begging You to Read My Book This is a request from the bottom of my heart. I put a piece of their soul into this book, dreaming of the day it would find its readers. I'm asking you, begging you... please be one of my readers. If you've ever wanted to support an author's dream, if you've ever wanted to get in on the ground floor of a new series you can fall in love with, please give The Shadow Realm Chronicles: Maeve a chance. This is how dreams live or die. Please. Read it. Fall in love. More Works by Nancy Ann Creed https://books2read.com/u/m25Ygd