12/19/2022

The last two months have been filled with highs and lows, joy and heartbreak, and stress...lots and lots of stress. I published my first book on Oct. 29th, followed by my second on Nov. 18th. The happiness I felt was tempered by the heartbreak of losing my dad. My father passed away in early November after years of ill-health. I'd thought I was ready. He'd been in hospice care at home for months, and dementia had essentially taken him from us long before that. So, I'd thought I was prepared. I was wrong. It's hard knowing that the first man who ever loved me, the man I've spent my entire life loving, is no longer here.

In the midst of all this, I'm trying to work on my third book, which will kick off a new series. The men of the 5th Circle Guardians MC will be coming to Kindle Unlimited in January, if I can get the characters in the first book to cooperate. Jagger and Molly aren't the problem. It's Jagger's brother Rome who keeps causing the distraction. He's the hero of the second book, and he keeps popping into my head every time I try to work on Jagger's story. The books are interconnected, in a sense, so Jagger has to come first. Sorry, Rome, you're just going to have to wait your turn.

If you celebrate this holiday season, I hope it's filled with love, laughter, family, and friends. Stay safe, and make sure you find time to take care of yourself. Find a quiet corner and a good book. A little chocolate might help, too.