Chaotic Life
Writing books may be chaotic, but real life is often even more unpredictable. Follow along for family adventures, children's theater stories, author interviews, random thoughts, and the everyday chaos behind the books.
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The Art of Juggling Flaming Swords (a.k.a. My August)
If summer had a theme song for me this year, it would probably be something fast, chaotic, and slightly unhinged — because that’s exactly what the past few weeks have felt like.…
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After the Silence 4: When the Words Came Back
It’s been over a year since everything ended with Perry. And despite everything we had—everything he said—we haven’t spoken since. No explanation. No apology. Just silence. I held on longer than I should…
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After the Silence 3: The Nickname and Reclaiming the Room
I wasn’t ready to see him. But I couldn’t not see him either. Somehow that seemed worse. After everything ended—no closure, no conversation, just silence—the idea of being in the same room made…
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After the Silence 2: The One Who Stayed
After the marriage ended, after the friends vanished, after the silence settled in so thick I could barely think. I hadn’t even been writing since before the marriage fell apart. But one person…
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After the Silence: When the Words Stopped
I didn’t mean to stop writing. There wasn’t some big breaking point. No dramatic meltdown or declaration that I was done. It was slower than that. Quieter. Like watching your breath fog a…
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One Chapter. Six Hours. Zero Regrets?
I sat down to work around 7 PM. Just a few quick things, I told myself. Now it’s after 1 AM. Somehow, the night disappeared into rewrites and second guesses. Chapter 11 has…
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🌙 Goodbye, June — Hello, July: Editing, Theater, and the Magic of New Beginnings
It feels surreal that we’re already turning the page into July. June flew by in a blur of words, caffeine, and quiet determination — and as I look back, I’m proud to say…
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When the Words Come Back
For a long time, I wasn’t writing. Not because I didn’t want to—but because life had a way of piling up. Responsibilities, distractions, emotional weight… they slowly edged out the creativity I used…
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🖋️ Writing Update: When the Words Won’t Let You Walk Away
Every once in a while, a story grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. That’s exactly where I am right now—with a brand new fantasy novel that seems to be…
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🎸 When the Music Comes Back: A Band That Saved My Life Might Be Coming Back… and I’m Not Okay
Ok, let me take you back—way back. Many years ago, I used to follow this band around like it was my full-time job. They were based out of Texas, but thanks to one…