Late update with an early cover reveal.

Hey there ,I wanted to share an update on what I’ve been working on lately.The first is The Dream Herald, which I’ve been tackling weekly with my writing group. The plan (fingers crossed) is to release it around September or October this year—right i...

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Feb 06, 2026
Editing, momentum, and Chapter One of The Dream Herald

Hey ,Sliding into your inbox today with a quick (but hopefully) fun kind of update. This holiday season I've been focused on editing, cutting out a lot of the telling and pushing for more forward momentum in the showing.Honestly? I think the work has...

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Dec 29, 2025
Writing Progress + Fantasy You’ll Want to Check Out

Hey , sliding into your inbox with a fresh update.I hope everyone has been having an amazing holiday season. Mine has been going pretty well (in case you were wondering). I’ve been juggling writing, reading, and a bit of housework along with an amazi...

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Dec 01, 2025
A Small Tease and a Few Books if it so Pleases

Hey , quick check in.I meant to send this out last week, but had some technical difficulties, so here we go.Updates:First, Dawning of Darkness is on Royal Road in its entirety! You can find the link [here], and if you enjoy it, please leave a follow...

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Nov 02, 2025
Books coming to Royal Road + an author swap!

Hey ,Marketing is something I’m always trying to get better at, and this month I’m experimenting with something new.Royal RoadI'm slowly releasing my books on a platform called Royal Road. I'm starting with Dawning of Darkness, then moving onto After...

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Sep 28, 2025
Botanical Garden, Indie Books, and the Interior

Hey ,Last time I promised a little more about the Botanical Garden, and I finally got around to pulling the photos together.I missed the peak colors back in May and early June, but even in mid-July it didn’t disappoint. Quiet paths wound between shad...

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Aug 25, 2025
Summer Writing, Fireworks, and Outdoor Ventures

Hey ,I took a little break from my newsletter and tried to get outside a bit more this June/July. I went from Kansas back to where I graduated with my bachelor's degree, in Oswego, New York.The first picture shows the lighthouse and breakwall at Brei...

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Aug 05, 2025
Merlin's Crucible Just Got a Little Better

Hey ,Just a quick update! I’ve made some key edits to Merlin's Crucible: A Legacy of Shadows. This includes revised dialogue and new scenes that bring the story closer to what I originally envisioned.If you’ve already downloaded the book, that’s grea...

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Jun 03, 2025
A new day, a new chapter, and oh so much to do!

Hey there, dreamers and doom-scrollers 👀I've got a lot on my plate today, but I couldn’t let the weekend pass without keeping you in the loop. Here’s what’s new from your favorite author (kidding… unless?):In the US or UK? Afterworld is 99¢ right no...

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May 18, 2025