My six‑year‑old printer started failing in mid‑March and died completely by early April, taking my scanner—and my Book 3 cover timeline—with it. Nearly two months without a working printer has stalled everything, from shipping labels to school essays to digitizing my cover art. A broken replacement from HP only added to the chaos, but a new printer is finally on the way.

Motherhood doesn’t slow down, even when medical mayhem hits all at once. Between ER visits, confusing diagnoses, and trusting my Mama instincts, this week has been a whirlwind. I’m juggling teen health scares, anxiety, and writer life in real time — somehow finishing Book 3 in the chaos. Sharing it here helps me breathe, and I hope it reminds you that we’re all doing our best in the storm.