May always feels like a turning point 🌿 The air shifts. The days stretch a little longer. The world feels like it’s waking up and maybe we are too. As we step into a new month, I’ve been thinking about this: ✨ What do I want more of? ✨ What do I need less of? ✨ What am I ready to let go of from April? April held growth for me but also moments of doubt, burnout, and pushing too hard. So I’m leaving behind: 🫠 the pressure to always be “on” 🫠 the guilt of not doing enough 🫠 the idea that writing has to look a certain way And in May, I’m leaning into: 🌿 slower, more intentional writing 🌿 time outside in the warmth (even if it means writing less some days) 🌿 letting creativity exist alongside real life—not in competition with it Because honestly? It’s harder to sit inside and write when the sun is calling your name. And maybe that’s not a bad thing. Maybe this month is about balance. About living and creating. About letting your writing breathe a little. So here’s your gentle check-in: What are you hoping for this month? What are you ready to release? What would feel good to carry forward? No pressure. No perfect plan. Just a new month and a little more space to become. ✨ Welcome to May.

I’m deep in the final stages of getting Echoes of Us ready for publication right now, and it’s such a strange and exciting phase of the process. The story is written. The edits are happening. The cover exists.ARC readers are starting to come together. It’s that moment when a book stops being just mine and starts to belong to readers, too. And honestly? That part is always a little nerve-wracking. Publishing a book means taking something you spent months (or years) pouring energy into and putting it out into the world for people to experience, interpret, love, critique, or connect with in their own way. But it’s also one of the most exciting parts of the journey. Seeing a project move from idea → draft → edits → actual book never stops feeling a little magical. Right now, my focus is on finishing the final pieces of the publishing process and ensuring the story is as strong as possible before it officially launches. Community Question 💬 For those of you working on writing projects: Where are you in your current project right now? Brainstorming Drafting Revising Editing Preparing to publish And what part of the process feels most exciting or most challenging for you right now? Let’s check in 👇

I'm on for the live writing sprints and the only one. Do I have the wrong day, time?

⚠️ARC READERS WANTED⚠️ I have officially opened my ARC signups for Echoes of Us. Queer Thriller Post Apocalypse Survival with Teeth Love & Loyalty When Everything Falls Apart “When does the ordinary give way to chaos?” Sign up form here and in bio! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjXqAy7xLQ1mjruxIz_08DUilesOgjt8y82iiAwBKYtX3shA/viewform

A gentle reminder: You are allowed to step away from your writing. If the words feel tangled, if your brain feels foggy, if you’re rereading the same paragraph for the tenth time, that might not be a sign to push harder. It might be a sign to pause. Rest is not quitting. Stepping back is not failure. Distance can be part of the process. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do for your story is: - Take a walk - read something nourishing - sleep - move your body - not think about your draft at all When you come back, you often return with: - clearer perspective - sharper instincts - renewed energy - and fresh eyes Writing is a long game. You don’t have to solve everything today. If you’re stepping away for a bit, you’re still a writer. And when you’re ready to return, your work will be waiting for you. 💛 What helps you reset when you need creative space?