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
Off the Trail, Up the Hill, and Into the Edits

Hey {{contact.first_name},This week, I took a trip to Historic Scott Lake National Park and got some fresh air on the nature trail. Well, mostly on the trail—I veered off course a little and made my way up the mountain. Or, well, the Kansas version o...

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Mar 20, 2025
Art, Novels, And All In between!

Hey, Glad you could join me! There are a few things I want to get through for this update, so grab yourself a warm cup of tea or coffee and let's get this party started!Since my previous newsletter I've been working on something I haven't done in yea...

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Feb 18, 2025
This is for my non-North American subscribers.

I goofed, botched it, fumbled the ball as we North Americans might say. What you might ask? The discount to your region! In my happy little mind, I figured if you run a kindle countdown on Amazon, that should cover every region, shouldn't it? Apparen...

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Jan 20, 2025
Welcome, Updates, and Exciting News

Hey ,First off, welcome to all the new subscribers! I’m so excited to have you here, and to my longtime readers—thank you for sticking around. I know I’ve been kind of MIA with this newsletter, and I’m sorry about that. Life’s been busy, but I’ve got...

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Jan 20, 2025
Spring flowers, bring audiobook update showers!

Hey there While it's not yet officially spring, I wanted to send this out to keep you in the loop about what's been going on in the world of everything Next Life and James G. Robertson. I've got some good news, bad news, and even a great deal to shar...

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Mar 16, 2024