Babetta

Tuesday’s upload will be my nod of deep respect for the late, Ms Dolly Parton.

“The seeds of dreams are often found in books.”~said Dolly Parton about why she started her Imagination Library. Over 3 million books are mailed out each month and since its inception in 1985, the Imagination Library has sent over 332 million books to children.

The world lost a wonderful, intelligent woman when Dolly took her last breath, but what a beautiful legacy to leave. Dolly’s Littles will always remember the pretty lady who sends them books every month... building their foundations hopefully with the love of books.

Thank you Dolly! 💖~B

With the spooktacular movies I’ve been watching this season, I wanted to try my hand at my own scary story for the Moon Shadow Pack so What the Lake Remembers has been added to the Pack’s Short Stories.

I love these little vignettes that are all written time wise and could have been part of the first book, MOON SHADOW RISING.

I also like giving out little details that the book may not have made clear... like did you know Emmy is a talking cat?!? Well for this story anyways she is... do you suppose she’s always been able to speak and just chooses not to? She does give off that certain Princess attitude...

Also a quick update... I finally made an author’s website and I would love if yall would all check it out and sign up for the Moonlight Express newsletter that is written and sent by Luna Veronica herself!

www.BabettaLane.com

Life has been life-ing for me lately, my pain meds were five weeks late, my insurance was changed without my even knowing about it, my mum’s Alzheimer’s has been getting worse and two days ago she fell and gave me 17 more grey hairs! But I am trying to stick to my same writing schedule... sometimes it truly feels like it’s the only thing keeping me sane.

Happy writing & reading y’all! 💖~B

Luna V's Peach, Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pie



From the "No One Goes Hungry" section of The Moonlight Express

Alright, listen up. GG is going to call this a quiche. Rhett is going to call it a crime. Grampa Williams is going to win the pie contest anyway because it's his tree, and I've made peace with that.

But this? This is good. It's sweet and sharp and savory all at once, and it disappears off the table faster than anything else I've ever made. Which, considering my baking history, is saying something.

Fair warning: I don't measure. If you need exact grams, call GG. She'll send you a laminated card.


What you need:

• One pie crust (store-bought is fine. I'm not fighting that battle today.)

• About 4 or 5 ripe peaches, sliced thick

• Two big onions, sliced thin

• A log of goat cheese

• Butter. More than you think.

• A drizzle of honey

• A swirl of balsamic glaze
• Fresh thyme

• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you're feeling spicy (I always am)


What you do:

1. Caramelize the onions first. This takes patience, which I don't have, so I do it while I'm doing three other things. Low heat, butter, stir often, don't rush them. They should be dark gold and soft and smell like they belong on something better than they're about to be put on. Twenty minutes, minimum. Probably thirty.


2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. If you forget this step like I always do, just turn it on when you remember and hope for the best.


3. Layer the peaches in the crust. Overlap them. Don't be shy. Spoon the onions over the top, weaving them in so every bite gets some.


4. Crumble the goat cheese across the whole thing. If half of it ends up in your mouth instead of on the pie, that's between you and your conscience.


5. Drizzle honey over the top. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper.


6. Bake it for about 25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the peaches are soft and bubbling.


7. Broil it for the last two minutes if you want that caramelized finish. Watch it the whole time. Do not walk away. I learned that the hard way and Stormy is still teasing me about the smoke alarm.


8. Add a swirl of balsamic glaze. Store bought is fine. The tang brings out the sweet and creamy. Don’t skip this step or it will be unbalanced.

9. Let it rest for ten minutes before you cut it. I never do. It's always a mess. Nobody cares.



Serves: however many people show up. In this house, that's never a fixed number.



Pairs with: crisp white wine, sweet tea, or whatever's open.



Note from Luna V: If Grampa Williams shows up with a fresh peach from the tree and asks you to make this for him, you say yes. That's not a request. That's a rule.

One of my deepest, darkest guilty pleasures is watching horror flicks with a group of online friends and chatting about the movies via BlueSky. We started on the blue bird site over a decade ago and every evening (10PM EST) we watch a movie (2 on the weekends!)... usually horror but we mix it up. We use the #FrightClub and as you can imagine this time of year is one of our absolute favorites.

Recently we watched Black Phone 📞 (both the original & the second) and we all agreed that the connection between the young psychic sister and her older abducted brother was possibly the best part of the movies. See!! I’m not the only one that adores a sassy heroine! That idea stuck in my mind and finally flourished into a book idea.

Second Heartbeat is my ode to the season. I love the movies, the costumes, the candy (who doesn’t?) and the jump scares. I’m also putting on a pseudonym (‘tis the season!) using my three Grandmother’s names.

I’ll be updating every week on Tuesdays. So if you like to be spooked or you miss bickering with your siblings, give Second Heartbeat a read and please let me know what you think!

Hey y’all Moon Shadow Rising is available now through Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!

If you’re ready to find where Alpha Storm, Luna Veronica and the rest of the Moon Shadow Pack end up, all of Book 1 is available now!

✨ 🐺💖~B

Hello Moon Shadow Pack friends!

I'm taking Moon Shadow Rising down from Inkitt to pursue traditional publishing — but I'll still be sharing short stories from the Moon Shadow world, like Amara & the Locked Door and other bonus content.

Stay tuned! ✨🐺🌲💖~B

Hey you! ❤️ Just wanted to pop over and say thank you for adding Lightfall to your reading list! It always makes our day knowing someone new is giving our little corner of the universe a chance. We really hope you enjoy the ride, and don't be a stranger! We'd love to hear from you. 😊

— Fox & Knight

Hey y’all... it's me (Babetta), not Luna, just for a second...

Some of you noticed the library went quiet the last couple of Tuesdays, and this is why. My mum had surgery and she's in rehab, and I'm her person... so my days have been swallowed up by phone calls, hospitals, and making sure she's taken care of.

For the foreseeable future, the stories will come when they can come. I can't promise Tuesdays right now, and I'd rather tell you that straight than just go silent on you. The pack isn't going anywhere... and neither am I. We're just in a hard chapter.

This short is my gift in the meantime... one quiet night, two people who needed it. Hug your people, pack... and thank you for sticking with us.

💖~B

Red, White & Blue~ a Moon Shadow Pack Short is posted y’all.

Thank you for loving these short stories and being part of the Moon Shadow Pack. 🖤

I am halfway through MOON SHADOW ECLIPSE: Book Two of the Moon Shadow Pack Saga. I am hoping to have it edited and ready by Christmas.🤶🏼 🎄 🎅🏼 📚

If you’re looking for MOON SHADOW RISING it is Free to read on Kindle Unlimited and also available on Amazon eBook only as I’m waiting for my artist to finish the cover.

New Moon Shadow Pack short story available!

Pumpkin Spice Lattes & Hungry Like the Wolf 🎃 ☕️ 🐺

Also, I started working on a more horror themed book too... because it is the season!

Hi! I’m looking for honest and constructive feedback on my story, Perspective.
This is a personal writing project that I’ve been working on and improving over time. I’d really appreciate it if you could read it and tell me honestly what you think—not just about what works, but also about what doesn’t.
I’d especially like feedback on the story, characters, pacing, suspense, atmosphere, dialogue, emotional moments, and overall flow. If something feels confusing, rushed, predictable, unrealistic, or unnecessary, please tell me. Don’t worry about being too critical—I’d rather know what needs improvement.
You don't have to focus only on grammar. I mainly want to know how the story feels to you as a reader and whether it keeps you interested.
This is still a work in progress, so your feedback may help me decide what needs to be changed, expanded, or rewritten.
Thank you for taking the time to read Perspective. I genuinely appreciate your honesty.

Hey ...what happened to 'Moon Shadow Rising'? 😕

Surviving monsters is easy. Surviving a pack of fiercely loving weirdos who refuse to leave you alone? Impossible. 🌲🐾

Veronica pulled into the Minnesota North Woods expecting cold timber, quick repairs, and an escape route. She was built for a fight.

She was entirely unprepared for the Moon Shadow Pack:

Beta Knight & Gina: Heavy-hitting protector energy paired with hot homemade meals practically shoved into her hands.

Little Kyle: A fearless two-year-old determined to make her converted green bus his personal playground.

Gamma Rhett: The 6'3" tech savant in a vintage rock tee who remembers every pack secret, picks every lock, and never lets her get away with a sharp remark.

Between Storm’s quiet, magnetic presence and his brothers' chaotic warmth, the walls didn't stand a chance. She came looking for a hideout—and found a family.

🐺 Moon Shadow Rising releases September 21st on Amazon (pre-sale live now)!

🔗 Tap the link in bio to grab your pre-order and hop aboard The Moonlight Express for exclusive recipes & pack lore: linktr.ee/babettalane

#MoonShadowRising #BookTok #FoundFamilyTrope #WerewolfRomance #CozyFantasy #PackDynamics #AlphaRomance #IndieAuthor #ParanormalRomance

Surviving monsters is easy. Surviving a pack of fiercely loving weirdos who refuse to leave you alone? Impossible. 🌲🐾



Veronica pulled into the Minnesota North Woods expecting cold timber, quick repairs, and an escape route. She was built for a fight.



She was entirely unprepared for the Moon Shadow Pack:



Beta Knight & Gina: Heavy-hitting protector energy paired with hot homemade meals practically shoved into her hands.



Little Kyle: A fearless two-year-old determined to make her converted green bus his personal playground.



Gamma Rhett: The 6'3" tech savant in a vintage rock tee who remembers every pack secret, picks every lock, and never lets her get away with a sharp remark.



Between Storm’s quiet, magnetic presence and his brothers' chaotic warmth, the walls didn't stand a chance. She came looking for a hideout—and found a family.



🐺 Moon Shadow Rising releases September 21st on Amazon (pre-sale live now)!



🔗 Tap the link in bio to grab your pre-order and hop aboard The Moonlight Express for exclusive recipes & pack lore: linktr.ee/babettalane



#MoonShadowRising #BookTok #FoundFamilyTrope #WerewolfRomance #CozyFantasy #PackDynamics #AlphaRomance #IndieAuthor #ParanormalRomance

Surviving monsters is easy. Surviving a pack of fiercely loving weirdos who refuse to leave you alone? Impossible. 🌲🐾

Veronica pulled into the Minnesota North Woods expecting cold timber, quick repairs, and an escape route. She was built for a fight.

She was entirely unprepared for the Moon Shadow Pack:

Beta Knight & Gina: Heavy-hitting protector energy paired with hot homemade meals practically shoved into her hands.

Little Kyle: A fearless two-year-old determined to make her converted green bus his personal playground.

Gamma Rhett: The 6'3" tech savant in a vintage rock tee who remembers every pack secret, picks every lock, and never lets her get away with a sharp remark.

Between Storm’s quiet, magnetic presence and his brothers' chaotic warmth, the walls didn't stand a chance. She came looking for a hideout—and found a family.

🐺 Moon Shadow Rising releases September 21st on Amazon (pre-sale live now)!

🔗 Tap the link in bio to grab your pre-order and hop aboard The Moonlight Express for exclusive recipes & pack lore: linktr.ee/babettalane

#MoonShadowRising #BookTok #FoundFamilyTrope #WerewolfRomance #CozyFantasy #PackDynamics #AlphaRomance #IndieAuthor #ParanormalRomance

The real rulers of the Moon Shadow Pack don't have claws... well, actually, they do, but they're under six pounds. Meet Smudgie and Princess Emmalyne in Moon Shadow Rising, dropping Sept 21st! Pre-order link in bio! 🐺✨

#BookTok #WerewolfRomance #CatTok #FatedMates #IndieAuthor #CurvyHeroine

https://linktr.ee/babettalane