Writing Updates: Typing “The End,” Preorders, and Holiday Magic ✨

Friends, I have some exciting updates to share! I know I haven’t really been around much, not even on my social media. I’ve been in the deadline trenches and trying to get those words added to my manuscripts. So here’s a bit of an update for you.

What Grief Couldn’t Take

Friday night, I typed the sweetest words a writer can put on the page: The End. What Grief Couldn’t Take is finished! At just 17,000 words, it’s the shortest story I’ve ever written, but it carries so much heart. This project is especially close to me—it will be included in the Wounded Warrior Project anthology releasing this November. I can’t wait for you to meet Hollis and Archer and step into their journey of grief, love, and second chances.

Beacon in the Darkness Preorder

I’m also thrilled to announce that Beacon in the Darkness is up for preorder right now on Amazon for just $2.99. Mark your calendars, because the official release date is September 30th. This book kicks off my Beacon Security series, and you’ll get to meet Kat, Mac, and of course Duke the German shepherd, as they uncover secrets, face danger, and discover that family is sometimes the one you choose.

Grab your preorder now so it lands on your Kindle the moment it goes live

Preorder Beacon in the Darkness on Amazon

A Christmas Surprise – A Beacon Security Short Story

And because I can’t resist writing holiday stories, I’m editing a brand-new short story for this year’s Christmas release: A Christmas Surprise.

This one brings back Addy and Kevin from Third to Come Home (the third book in my First to Fight series). Their story takes place in the Beacon timeline, weaving the worlds together in a way I think you’ll love. It’s part family, part suspense, part healing, and very much Christmas magic.

Here’s the summary:

A Christmas Surprise: A Beacon Security Short Story

The holidays are supposed to bring peace—but for Addy, Christmas delivers a ghost from the past.

When a frightened little boy appears at Beacon Security’s doorstep with a story too chilling to ignore, Kevin and Mac never expected Addy to be at the center of the unfolding mystery. But when Addy meets young Zion, something about him strikes a chord buried deep in her memories—memories of a life left behind, and a best friend she thought she’d never see again.

As whispers of diplomatic intrigue and long-buried secrets surface, Addy is pulled into a dangerous tangle that forces her to confront the pain of her past and the choices that shaped her future. With Kevin by her side and Beacon’s team backing them, Addy must face a truth that could change everything this Christmas.

In the season of giving, will the past steal her peace—or offer a second chance she never saw coming?

This story has all the ingredients: past colliding with present, found family growing in unexpected ways, and a holiday twist that tugs at the heart while keeping the tension high.

That’s where I’m at right now—finishing projects, launching new ones, and polishing future releases. Thank you, as always, for being part of this journey with me.

Which of these upcoming stories are you most excited to read?