Spring in Florida wakes everything up fast — the yard, the garden, and my creativity. While my three teenage boys handled the heavy lifting, I spent the week tending plants, clearing space, and realizing my stories needed the same kind of pruning. A little yard work, a little desk cleanup, and suddenly Book 3 feels ready to grow again.

The past year felt like rough seas for so many of us, from what I’ve seen and heard. I hope this post finds y’all steady, hopeful, and ready for whatever twists this new year decides to throw your way. The past few months were quieter than I intended — at least on the outside. If you follow my blog or social media, you probably noticed I slipped out of the loop for a bit, tried to jump back in, and then got swept away once again. Life has a way of rearranging our plans withou

Earlier this week, I was contacted by a local high school teacher in regard to participating in an “Industry Interview” project for the...