It’s cold.
We’ve had far more snow this winter than I ever wanted.
I love December snow. Holiday snow. But after December, I’m ready for spring.
Unfortunately, I live in New England, and especially with the amount of snow this year, I won’t likely see grass until April.
The last month has been… interesting, to say the least. Part of being a homeowner in New England means dealing with ice dams and burst pipes. Thankfully, that isn’t all I’ve been working on.
My first book, I Haven’t Been Myself, has a proof copy on the way, arriving Friday!
I feel like there should be some nervousness about it, but really, there is only excitement. I cannot wait to hold a physical copy of my book in my hands and feel its weight, both physically and metaphorically.
Late next month, I’ll be sharing the cover art here and on Instagram. It feels like the final piece that makes this journey real. Every step has had its own successes and challenges, and being able to turn the pages and say, “I made this,” feels like the final puzzle piece falling into place.
I’ve also just nailed down the cover art for the second book, What Remains of Her, that will be out in early July. I am so grateful to my cover artist, Clint English, for his insane level of talent and for wanting to work on my covers. They elevate my stories beyond what I had hoped for when I started planning.
My editor starts next week for What Remains of Her, and I am so excited to get another book polished and formatted. As much work as it is to be an indie self-publisher, I truly enjoy most of it (except line editing. Never line editing.)
Book three, Dark Fragments, is currently out with my beta readers, and I’m awaiting feedback before a final polish and a handoff to my editor in May.
There has been a lot going on. Lots of excitement, some stress, but overall moving forward at full speed.
I’ve started writing book four, and I’ll give some additional information in another post.
Until then, stay warm. I’ll be chipping away at the ice outside and hopefully at the latest book.
I hope you’re finding small spaces for joy in early 2026.
