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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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    Get to know Mae and Rand from Happily Never Afterlife

    May 7, 2026

    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

    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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    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…

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    No more writing from me. I quit!

    April 1, 2026

    I think that it’s time I finally close the laptop for good. It’s time that I announce to you that I am hanging up my pen and I am quitting writing. Forever.  That’s right. I quit!  You see, with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, I’ve come to realize that these AI bots are clearly superior in creating stories than I will ever be able to. They can generate stories that I could never dream of! Mainly because those dreams AI syphons from are not just my own but from every other author that has ever existed. But hey! These little…

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    What’s in the works? A look at my upcoming projects

    March 18, 2026

    Something about me to know: there are always multiple projects I’m juggling. I wish there could be one project at a time, but that’s just not how my brain works. It craves the chaos of multiple storylines, characters, and universes.  That might be why it takes so long for me to finish a project. As soon as I start on one project, a new idea pops into my head, and I have to flesh it out, and then another, and another. The well of creativity is always overflowing! It’s a blessing and a curse. I don’t have enough hours in…

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    Unraveling the Chaos: How I Write

    March 11, 2026

    Writing is my passion, but it’s also a major pain in the ass. I’m sure many other writers would agree with that statement. It’s something we love, but it’s not always easy.  It can be really hard to get the words to flow. Creative constipation is very, very real. Yet we still choose to create, and I love that about us creative folks. Despite the frustrations, we soldier on and produce stories we are proud of.  Everyone sees the final project. That book on the shelf with the pretty cover. The words inside that make you laugh and cry. What…

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    Welcome to My New Blog: Behind The Page!

    March 4, 2026

    Hello folks! I am so excited to announce that I am starting up a weekly blog on my website. Welcome to Behind The Page! This is where I plan to talk about all things writing and what inspires my stories. I thought this would be a great way to expand on my passions for those who are interested in learning more about me as an author and what makes my head tick. Consider this a “behind the scenes” where I pull back the veil to go deeper into the writing process.  I’m no stranger to blogging. I began writing columns…