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A misty road stretches endlessly through a dense forest, flanked by towering trees on each side. Lifelong Journey I have been on a journey to wholeness for so long that I’ve forgotten what the destination even looks like. That’s what trauma does—it reshapes you into a lifelong survivor. Survival becomes second nature, almost as if you were being trained for a post‑apocalyptic world. But when peace arrives, when the chaos quiets, survivors often don’t know what to do with them

So, my husband and I purchased some property two years ago with the intention of building a cabin. After realizing how much work and money that would be, we downgraded our plans to purchasing a destination trailer instead. The only issue was, how would we drive it to our property? We are on top of a mountain and it is a mile of four wheeling on a twisty-turning, steep road along the edge of a drop-off all the way to the top. The view is spectacular and well worth the difficul

Goodness gracious. I read my books, and I wonder if people will think I need my head examined. I am preparing the second book in my series for publication and have been conducting rewrites that somehow make it even more darkly realistic. That's my dark mind running rampant. Why can't I write fluff? If I had enough imagination, I would probably write horror. The truth is, I want my readers to feel the pain of my characters—their poor choices, bad relationships, and mental angu

Writing fiction is not just a simple task; it's an emotional journey. Many writers pour their hearts into the stories they create, sharing narratives that entertain and reveal their vulnerabilities. In my experience, however, I discovered that connecting with my creative spirit while keeping an emotional distance was crucial for developing my authentic voice and maintaining my sanity! This post captures my journey to strike that delicate balance, enabling me to gain confidenc

Solitude is bliss I have taken the Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment  multiple times and always get the same result: I am an ENFJ. ENFJ stands for Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging. This acronym represents one of the 16 personality types, often described as “The Protagonist” or “The Giver.” This personality type is a charismatic and altruistic leader who is energized by time with others and focused on helping others grow. I believe this assessment to be accurate

I have had a busy week. Working on learning how to promote my books feels like I’ve returned to college. It’s a steep learning curve and pretty overwhelming! It will take time, but I’m not giving up. I wrote 12k words in my new novel in the last few days. I’m in a vulnerable place right now, which is the sweet spot I need to be in for this new story. It is my most sensitive yet. I don’t know if I will ever get the nerve to publish it, but writing it is liberating! All in all,

It's time to put the pen down and do the other hard part: share my books with the world.