I’m excited to experience my second book signing on May 21st! My last one was in December of 2023. (I’m not very good at scheduling events, either, apparently…)

May 7th, 2025

Social media has never been my thing, and I find it difficult to maintain updates, teasers, and going through the motions of marketing. I recently (in my doom scrolling) happened across a post in a book group on Facebook and found myself deep in the comment section, reading through everyone’s thoughts about series updates from authors. I know I don’t have a substantial fanbase or following, but something stuck out to me - most authors don’t post much. I realized that the instant gratification of social media has consequences, the biggest of which for me, personally, is feeling the overbearing pressure to constantly engage. If I’m not consistently looking to push new content, raking in comments to reply to, obsessively monitoring my traffic and views, then I tell myself that I am failing; falling behind in the race of this over-saturated market.

It made me feel almost relieved to realize that it’s okay to be quiet for awhile, that it isn’t the end of all things if I don’t post daily or even weekly. Independent publishing is a gamble, but I can move at my own pace, because while I hope to engage readers and earn their admiration through my work, I forgot that I started this journey for myself. I write the stories that I want to read, I love the worlds I’ve built and the characters I’ve created. Parts of my body, mind, and soul have been healed through writing; processing trauma by working through it with my characters, by experiencing hardships anew through their fresh eyes and experiences. I’m grateful to do this.

If you’re here, I thank you, because if you allow it, these stories are just as much for you as they are for me. Taking this journey together would be my greatest honor.

I’m steadily working on my next project while simultaneously preparing several others - in fact, I had a dream a few nights ago that has inspired something entirely new, and I’m excited to explore it further. For those of you awaiting the next TDDS installment, rest assured that, despite my wandering between various worlds and timelines, Celessa is still ever-present in my thoughts. She’s been knocking on the proverbial door, eager to re-emerge after a long rest and handing her spotlight over for Aklys’ origin story to be told.

In exchange for your patience, I will work on some teasers as offerings with artwork. My style has been evolving and I’m constantly striving to improve to provide my readers with immersing visuals. You can check my various social media accounts for new images.

I hope to post again soon, if the hustle and bustle of life allows it.

Until next time. xoxo