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    How it feels to be a published author

    May 21, 2026

    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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    Happily Never Afterlife: Honoring a Beloved Dog

    April 29, 2026

    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…

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    The book I never wanted to write

    April 22, 2026

    The irony that my debut novel, Happily Never Afterlife, is a romcom is not lost on me. It’s the type of book I never wanted to write. Ever. In fact, I refused to write the assigned romantic comedy short story for a competition I paid money to participate in. I never wanted to write about love. Now it’s the subject of my first book. Life’s a cruel bitch sometimes.  To be honest, my life has not been the best picture of what love should look like. I am envious of the people who find it so early in their lives.…

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    Get out of my head! Taking the voices and putting them on the page

    April 8, 2026

    There are times when I feel like I am going insane. I usually have a running narration in my head that expresses all of my innermost thoughts. When I am working on my creative projects, suddenly my designated narrator in my noggin isn’t the only voice I hear.  I feel like other authors out there will understand me when I say that my characters talk to me. At times, it can be nonstop! Especially when I am in the brainstorming process and generating ideas for whatever new project I’ve got up my sleeve.  The characters ultimately determine which project I…