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    How it feels to be a published author

    I can’t believe that after years in the making, I can finally say that I am a published author! This is truly a dream come true and a tangible example of hard work paying off. The sacrifices that were made to make this a reality were absolutely worth it.  Less than a week ago, I published my debut novel, Happily Never Afterlife. I’m sure by now you’re tired of hearing about it, but this project has been a focal point in my life for over two years. It’s my pride and joy. And now? Now, I am blessed to share…

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    Get to know Mae and Rand from Happily Never Afterlife

    I can’t believe that we are less than two weeks away from Happily Never Afterlife being officially published! It feels so surreal to see the light at the end of the tunnel. After spending two years developing this story and these characters, I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am to share them with the world.  When I set out with the idea to write this story, I only knew that I wanted my protagonist to be an elderly woman. While she may not look her age when she arrives in the Afterlife, it was important to me…

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    Happily Never Afterlife: Honoring a Beloved Dog

    If you’re lucky enough in your lifetime, you’ll meet one soul that changes you for the better. In my case, that soul was inside a little brown dog named Ruger. His soul was made of more than just stardust. He possessed something much greater inside of him, a kind of love and magic that continues to live well beyond the short years he was given in this life.  When I set out to write Happily Never Afterlife, I didn’t know much about the story and the characters, but I knew it was going to have a dog in it. Before…