The countdown has officially begun. As I prepare for the mid‑October/early‑November release of Book One in my sci‑fi/horror saga, the story is currently in the hands of a couple of beta readers—the first people outside my inner circle to step into this universe. Their feedback will help shape the final polish before launch, and right now I’m in that strange, electric waiting period where the work is done…but the world is still expanding. This story didn’t live with me for years. Instead, it...

While you wait for the first Keeper teasers — they are coming, I promise — I figured you might need a little break from the anticipation (and from the deep dark of space). If you want something chaotic, ridiculous, and very, very real‑life, I just posted a new Sam & Kiki comic over on my Book of Dog site. These comics are based on the actual madness of being a dog mom and fostering dogs with big personalities… and even bigger opinions. This week’s strip features a grown‑up moment inspired by...

This week didn’t go the way I expected. Somewhere between drafts, backups, and the chaos of everyday life, I lost about a week’s worth of edits on my manuscript. When I realized what had happened, my stomach dropped. It was one of those moments where the world goes quiet — not dramatic, just… still. I had to set the writing aside, step away from the desk, and let myself reset before I could even think about opening the file again. Yesterday, I finally sat down with my printed copy — the one...