HEATHER SILVIO
Magic. Mischief. Mystery.
Stories that leave you smiling.
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About
I write cozy reads where magic, mischief, and mystery leave readers smiling.
Those cozy worlds include the Doctor Danger Mystery, Paranormal Talent Agency, and Wildcrest Witches Romance series.
I’ve also made genres detours with two standalone novels and a collection of short stories. For readers who enjoy nonfiction, I’ve written books on psychology, happiness, and social issues.
I love education and have earned four advanced degrees, including a doctorate! With this knowledge, I’ve worked as a clinical psychologist, mental health consultant, and educator. Now I put my creative writing and marketing degrees to work as a full-time storyteller.
When I’m not writing, I’m occasionally performing—sometimes channeling my inner flapper as a 1920s jazz and blues singer!
I am a full-time traveler with my wonderful husband, Sidney, going wherever we want whenever we want.
If you enjoy clever heroines, a touch of magic, and mysteries with heart, you’re in the right place.
My guiding philosophy: “Dreams are the reality you have yet to create.” (And if you share that quote, please give me proper credit. Thanks!)
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DOCTOR DANGER MYSTERIES
Cozy Supernatural Suspense/Mystery
Links below for books 1-3
Available in ebook and paperback
HAZARD IN HAWAII
On the tropical island paradise of Hawaii, an investigator with empathic abilities races against an unknown force to stop a deadly fever illness before falling victim herself.The first book in the paranormal cozy Doctor Danger Mystery series.
SPIRITS IN SAVANNAH
An empathic supernatural sleuth must solve a series of clues to save a haunted family in Savannah, before succumbing to a ghost’s curse herself.The second book in the paranormal cozy Doctor Danger Mystery series.
TRICKSTER IN TEXAS
In rural Texas, an empathic supernatural sleuth matches wits with a shapeshifter to stop unexplained disappearances before vanishing herself.The third book in the paranormal cozy Doctor Danger Mystery series.
WILDCREST WITCHES ROMANCE
Cozy romantasy
Links below for the complete series
Available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook
LOVE'S MISFIRING MAGIC
A bumbling witch discovers sometimes friends can become lovers after her best friend sabotages the spells intended to win back her ex-boyfriend.The first book in the small town, friends to more, cozy romantasy Wildcrest Witches series.
LOVE'S MISALIGNING MAGIC
An emotionally-wary witch must choose between her magic and her heart when sparks fly with her fast-talking real estate agent.The second book in the small town, friends to more, cozy romantasy Wildcrest Witches series.
LOVE'S MISBEHAVING MAGIC
An early-career witch must choose between a job offer with the coven and the disciplined doctor capturing her heart.The third book in the small town, friends to more, cozy romantasy Wildcrest Witches series.
THE COMPLETE TRILOGY
The Complete Wildcrest Witches Trilogy in one collection!Meet the Witches of Wildcrest, Nevada in this fun, flirty, fantasy friends-to-more cozy romance collection.
PARANORMAL TALENT AGENCY
Cozy urban fantasy that blends mystery & romance
Links below for the complete series
Available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Welcome to the Paranormal Talent Agency with book one of this cozy urban fantasy series where the entertainment industry in Las Vegas collides with the supernatural underworld!An empath talent agent risks her life – and her heart – when she teams up with her not-quite-human client to prove him innocent of murder.
RESET TO ONE
Drawn together in the search for a killer, a 1920s vampire actress and the murder suspect’s human best friend fight her pretentious vampire ex – and their mutual attraction.The second book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
THAT'S A WRAP
A nixie movie producer antagonizes and attracts a human detective when she inserts herself into his investigation of an actor’s murder by an invisible killer.The third book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
AN UNEXPECTED SEQUEL
With the reluctant help of the Paranormal Talent Agency, a demon’s minion risks her life to save the supernatural being she’s been ordered to kill.The fourth book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
JUMPING THE SHARK
A demon with precognitive abilities on the fritz finds herself unjustly accused of murder, and risks her heart to join her angel ex-boyfriend to stop the real killer.The fifth book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
THE SEASON FINALE
A Las Vegas television reporter will let nothing stop her investigation into the supernatural story of a lifetime, not even a murderous time-traveling ghost or a sexy were-panther.The final book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
The Paranormal Talent Agency Episodes are also available in large print editions!
PARANORMAL TALENT AGENCY EPISODES 1-3
The first THREE episodes of the Paranormal Talent Agency in one collection!Meet Catherine, Evie, and Mia as they team up to solve mysteries and find love in this fun, fast-paced, cozy urban fantasy series.
PARANORMAL TALENT AGENCY EPISODES 4-6
The final THREE books of the Paranormal Talent Agency in one collection.Don't miss the redemptions of the villains you love to hate (Robin, Barbara, and Liz) as they find love & solve mysteries in the exciting finale trilogy of this fun, fast-paced, cozy urban fantasy series.
PARANORMAL TALENT AGENCY EPISODES 1-6
The entire 6-book Paranormal Talent Agency comes together in one fun, flirty, cozy urban fantasy collection.Join the ladies of the Las Vegas entertainment industry as they find love while solving paranormal mysteries.Available in ebook only.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION (LARGE PRINT)
Welcome to the Paranormal Talent Agency with book one of this cozy urban fantasy series where the entertainment industry in Las Vegas collides with the supernatural underworld!An empath talent agent risks her life – and her heart – when she teams up with her not-quite-human client to prove him innocent of murder.
RESET TO ONE (LARGE PRINT)
Drawn together in the search for a killer, a 1920s vampire actress and the murder suspect’s human best friend fight her pretentious vampire ex – and their mutual attraction.The second book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
THAT'S A WRAP (LARGE PRINT)
A water spirit movie producer antagonizes and attracts a human detective when she inserts herself into his investigation of an actor’s murder by an invisible killer.The third book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
AN UNEXPECTED SEQUEL (LARGE PRINT)
With the reluctant help of the Paranormal Talent Agency, a demon’s minion risks her life to save the supernatural being she’s been ordered to kill.The fourth book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
JUMPING THE SHARK (LARGE PRINT)
A demon with precognitive abilities on the fritz finds herself unjustly accused of murder, and risks her heart to join her angel ex-boyfriend to stop the real killer.The fifth book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
THE SEASON FINALE (LARGE PRINT)
A Las Vegas television reporter will let nothing stop her investigation into the supernatural story of a lifetime, not even a murderous time-traveling ghost or a sexy were-panther.The final book in the cozy urban fantasy Paranormal Talent Agency series.
STANDALONE FICTION
NOT QUITE FAMOUS
Graciella finally gets her big break, complete with a swoon-worthy co-star she’s not supposed to want. When threats from her past crash the party, balancing career ambition, family expectations, and love turns risky.A sassy romantic suspense with romcom energy and a guaranteed HEA.
BEYOND THE ABYSS
Take a wild ride through short stories and poetry ranging across the supernatural realm, including alien abductions and alien invasions, life after death, demonic possession, and epic battles between good and evil.A collection of supernatural stories that can be read in those shorter in-between moments of the day.
COURTING DEATH
When an avoidant young man is forced to accept that a female stalker has been killing perceived romantic rivals in his life, he takes an unexpected chance to uncover her identity before his new family falls victim to her.A darker psychological thriller / murder mystery not for the faint of heart!
NONFICTION
SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE SYNDROME
Have you ever wondered about the growing segment of society that believes they are uniquely entitled to always have their way and acts out when they don’t?Dr. Silvio’s groundbreaking book describes the first clinical guidelines and treatment, and provides penetrating social commentary on the impact of this debilitating disorder.
A HEALING PATH FOR PTSD
A brief, yet informative book intended for anyone who either thinks they have, or has someone they love who might have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The book provides steps that can be taken to minimize the devastating symptoms of anxiety that can develop following trauma.Available only in paperback.
HAPPINESS BY THE NUMBERS
Do you want to be happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit?Allow this step-by-step process & workbook to guide you to improving how you care for your body; uncovering the real you and what you want; and heightening your connection to self and others.Available only in paperback.
Suggested Reading Order for
Author Heather Silvio
PARANORMAL TALENT AGENCY
(paranormal cozy mystery & sweet romance)
Furever Family (prequel ebook exclusively available to newsletter subscribers)
Lights, Camera, Action (Episode 1)
Reset to One (Episode 2)
That’s a Wrap (Episode 3)
An Unexpected Sequel (Episode 4)
Jumping the Shark (Episode 5)
The Season Finale (Episode 6)
Also available in a two-book collection—Paranormal Talent Agency Episodes 1-3 and Paranormal Talent Agency Episodes 4-6—as well as a six-book collection—Paranormal Talent Agency Episodes 1-6.
WILDCREST WITCHES ROMANCE
(sweet paranormal romance)
Love’s Misfiring Magic
Love’s Misaligning Magic
Love’s Misbehaving Magic
Also available in a three-book collection—Wildcrest Witches Romance: The Complete Trilogy.
DOCTOR DANGER MYSTERIES
(myth-based paranormal mysteries)
Hazard in Hawaii
Spirits in Savannah
Trickster in Texas
STANDALONES
Not Quite Famous (this workplace romcom introduces the protagonist in Furever Family and Lights, Camera, Action, however, she is a VERY minor character)
Beyond the Abyss (supernatural short story collection)
Courting Death (psychological thriller)
NONFICTION
Special Snowflake Syndrome: The Unrecognized Personality Disorder Destroying the World (psychological social commentary)
Happiness by the Numbers: 9 Steps to Authentic Happiness (program & workbook; available only in paperback)
Stress Disorders: A Healing Path for PTSD (therapy manual; available only in paperback)
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CHAPTER ONE - SHELLY
Shelly Newsome’s goal tonight had been to win back her ex-boyfriend, not send him to the emergency room. Yet, there they were. At least the six-story sprawling Wildcrest Hospital complex was state-of-the-art. That was thanks to Mia Fynn filming her movie about witches here. When it became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, map-dot-sized Wildcrest experienced a boom in tourism. The fact that the town, located in the wilds of Nevada, actually provided a safe haven for supernatural beings met the definition of exquisite irony in Shelly’s book.
If only the doctor would stop looking like he was trying not to laugh. He avoided making eye contact, no doubt because that would push him over the comical edge. Shelly sighed. Of course, Dr. Benjamin Wright was her best friend, so she supposed it was only natural.
“I don’t know what happened,” Shelly said, pacing a circle on the bland linoleum between two rows of plastic chairs, trying not to let the beige walls close in. “It wasn’t a complicated spell, I didn’t think.” Her history with spell-making was by no means stellar. But she meant what she said to Ben. “I’m not sure what went wrong.” Anxiety zinged through her, the taste of bile in the back of her mouth. “You’re sure he’s going to be all right? The way that he grabbed his throat, struggled to breathe.” She suddenly had a hard time catching her breath.
“Breathe, Shelly.”
She inhaled, held to a four count, exhaled. Repeated. Ignored the scent of noxious hospital disinfectant that threatened to overwhelm her nasal passages. Ignored the buzzing of her cellphone in her pocket. She knew it was her mother calling. Again. “Thanks. I’ve never seen someone turn that shade of purple.” The blood drained from her face. “I could have killed him.”
“You didn’t.” Ben leaned in and lowered his voice. “I knew he’d be okay when they brought him in. You never had anything to worry about.”
“Thank the Goddess.” She breathed a sigh of relief. All witches’ magic had specific inclinations that typically surfaced during puberty. Ben’s ability was to sense the physical health of others – both good and bad – and intuitively know what they needed, whether traditional or magical intervention. So, if he said Ethan was never in any real danger, Shelly believed him. If only she could get a grasp on her own magical aptitude.
Ben’s cellphone buzzed and he raised his eyebrows at her when he saw the caller.
Of course, her mother was calling Ben. Shelly gave a small shake of her head. She’d call her mother back when everything felt more settled.
“I guess what they say isn’t true, that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” Ben said, and now he outright laughed, the sound bouncing around the small, thankfully empty, waiting area. Shelly refrained from reading him the riot act. When you’ve known someone your entire life – and were best friends since he took the blame for a minor car accident in high school even though it was your fault – you cut them a little slack. A little.
“Gee, thanks. That’s very supportive.” She collapsed into one of the green plastic waiting room chairs, dropped her head into her hands. “What if I’d seriously hurt him?” She mumbled through her fingers.
“Look at me,” Ben said. She didn’t. “Shelly Newsome, look at me right now. Please.”
Shelly raised her head, her hazel eyes meeting his brown ones. “At least you said please.”
“Tell me what happened.”
Horror filled her as tears flowed. Ben’s smirk fell and he pulled Shelly into a hug. She leaned into the embrace, her hands clutching at his familiar scrubs. Warmth enveloped her. He held her until the tears slowed then stopped. “Ethan broke up with me this morning,” she muttered into Ben’s shoulder. “He says he’s moving out at the end of the month. In five days.”
Ben pushed Shelly to arm’s length, eyes wide in shock. “He broke up with you? Why didn’t you tell me sooner? And why were you baking him a magical dinner if he’s leaving in five days?”
She broke eye contact. “This morning, I thought… I thought he was going to propose,” she whispered.
“Oh, Shelly.”
“Yeah, yeah, I know.”
“Didn’t you tell me you thought something was missing?” Ben asked, confusion clear on his face. He ran a hand through his short brown hair.
A flush crept up Shelly’s neck. “Let me explain.” She fiddled with the bottom of her t-shirt, rubbing the soft cotton fabric. “I thought what was missing was me hiding the witch side of myself from him.”
Prior to Witches in the Wild filming there years ago, the supernatural beings in town mostly kept that quiet. Once the movie shot to success, they could live openly to a certain extent because the normals and the tourists thought they were playing up the movie angle for tourist dollars. That wasn’t entirely wrong, of course, but the tongue-in-cheek approach had masked the truth. And, then once the Las Vegas city council officially recognized the existence of supernaturals last year, even more beings decided to live openly. Shelly had chosen not to share her witch nature with Ethan in part because she didn’t identify as a witch. Why would she when she couldn’t cast basic spells?
“I thought that when he proposed,” Shelly continued, “the promise of taking our relationship to the next level would give me the prompt to tell him the truth.”
“Why did you think he was going to propose?”
She tilted her head back, long black hair hitting the seat bottom. “He said he had something important to talk to me about.” She shrugged. “After five years together, what else could it be?”
“He broke up with you instead.”
“Yep.”
“Now I’m even more confused. If he broke up with you this morning, why would you be making him—” He stopped with a shake of his head.
He knew her too well.
“You were trying to win him back.” He grimaced when she nodded. “But why?”
“He’s the one.”
“Even though there’s no spark?”
“Yes.” Shelly picked at her cuticles. “It’s a slow-build relationship.”
Ben snorted.
“All right, I get it. Five years is a long time to build.”
“What happened at dinner? I assume you weren’t trying a love spell.”
“Of course not!” All witches knew that love spells were verboten. Free will didn’t allow for that. But that didn’t mean they couldn’t nudge other directions. Her brow furrowed. “I was making vegetable lasagna, his favorite meal. I wanted to make sure that the positive feelings were as strong as possible, so I added saffron to ensure a good mood, plus included a magical enhancement. To boost it.”
Ben’s eyes twinkled. “That explains his symptoms.”
“I’m so glad,” she said with an eye roll.
“No need to be sarcastic.”
“Sorry. I know you’re trying to help.”
He thought for a moment. “Interesting that Ben had the exact opposite response. Sadness, irritability, asthma attack.”
Now Shelly gave him the side eye. “Uh huh, I get it.”
“I just find it interesting that your magical enhancement worked in the opposite direction,” he repeated with a shrug.
“Why can’t I be a better witch?” Shelly groused.
Ben half-smiled. “I don’t know. Maybe the Goddess was trying to tell you something.”
“That I shouldn’t cast spells,” she said, defeated.
Ben closed the space between them and opened his mouth to speak, but another voice overrode his.
“Shelly, honey. Is everything okay? Jenny from book club called to tell me she saw you in the ER.”
Ah, the beauty of the small town. Shelly stood to face the owner of the husky voice. “Hi, Mom.”
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