February didn’t begin the way I planned. I started the year sick. Off rhythm. Behind on things I thought I should already have done. And for a little while, that old pressure crept in, you know that one that says, You’re already late. But here’s what February actually became: A month of listening. A month…
A Personal Reflection on Growth, Chaos, and Choosing Hope 2025 was… a year. A beautiful one, a difficult one, and one that pushed me in ways I didn’t expect. I wrote through grief, celebrated milestones, launched new books, juggled motherhood and homeschooling, and built deeper connections with this incredible community. Here are a few highlights…
Holiday stories are supposed to be warm and bright… but I’m me, so there’s always a little danger, a little emotional wreckage, and a loyal animal somewhere nearby. Readers have asked how I balance tension with tenderness, especially in stories like When Hope Began or next year’s Waldon Springs Christmas novella. So here’s a peek at my…
Today’s the day 🎄 Addy, Kevin, and little Zion finally step into the world — and I’m so excited to welcome you into this Beacon Security Christmas story. When Hope Began is officially live! This story came to me as a spark, a quiet ache wrapped in holiday lights, and it refused to let go….
A new holiday story is on the way… and you already know the characters. I’ve been waiting so patiently (okay, not really) to share this, and the time has finally come: My 2025 Christmas short story — the one following Addy and Kevin is getting its COVER + TITLE REVEAL on November 18th! And the…
There are moments in an author’s career that feel big. Not just exciting-big… but heart-thumping, coffee-fueled, “oh wow, this is really happening” kind of big. Today is one of those moments. Because in August 2026, I’ll be attending my very first official book signing + convention. The Happily Indie After Author Event in Ohio! I’ve…
☕ The coffee’s ready. The Notion board is glowing. And somewhere between the last playlist shuffle and the click of my keyboard, the countdown hit zero. Tomorrow… well, technically, tonight at 12:01 AM, the Rough Draft Challenge begins.Fifty thousand words. Thirty days. One author armed with too much caffeine and not enough sanity. It’s go…
☕ The final countdown to November has begun, which means it’s time to take my beautifully chaotic plot and turn it into a battle plan. Notion is open, my pens are loaded, and my caffeine supply is looking… promising. During the Rough Draft Challenge, I write whenever the story demands it. Mornings if inspiration hits…