Hey, y’all. I could really use some healing thoughts and prayers for my mom. This has been a rough couple of weeks. I got a call that Mom had a heart incident, fell, and broke a bone in her pelvis. I flew up to Pittsburgh and spent several ten-hour days in her room at the…

I’m launching something new! ❤️ OUTSIDE OF NORMAL (OON) is my new Substack, where I’ll be writing about depression, creativity, family, ridiculous dogs, and building a wonderful life even when your brain doesn’t always cooperate. My first essay, The Fork That Broke the Camel’s Back, is about the day I dropped a perfectly good fork…

BELMONT BOOKSHOP’S LITERARY FESTIVAL, Belmont, NC Sept. 4-6 belmontlitfest presented by @downtownbelmont in partnership with @belmont.bookshop 🗓 September 5, 2026 📍Belmont, NC https://www.belmontbookshop.com/litfest/information

Happy Fourth of July weekend! I think we can all agree on one thing: no matter where we stand politically, it’s pretty remarkable that our country has made it through 250 years. Here’s to 250 more. And a heartfelt thank-you to all of our military members, veterans, and military families who have sacrificed so much…

NOBODY’S QUEST Is FREE in Kindle Unlimited! 🎉 If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to dive into Soli’s adventure, this is it! NOBODY’S QUEST is now available FREE in Kindle Unlimited for a limited time. Step into a world of dangerous magic, reluctant heroes, found family, slow-burn romance, and a heroine fighting battles both external and…

WOW! I can’t wait to hear amazing narrator Maeve York bring my book to life. The audio character clips she sent me were FIRE. And look at this cover!

My personal publicist Bob (not my Red Tower publicist Joanne, who is delightful) is kind of mean (and she scares me) and she told me I have to be sure to point out the only way you’re sure you get one of the Deluxe hardcover editions with the sprayed edges is to preorder. The places…

Hey, y’all. I wanted to pop in and say Merry Christmas. Santa is evidently bringing me neck surgery. Not to overshare. and please skip if you want to avoid anything negative during Christmas week, but here’s what’s happening: When I wrenched my neck, I evidently popped a disc out of place, and I’m still in…