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Hi, guys. I'm back. So, obviously, I was away for a while. Honestly, I needed the break. My whole life is different from who I was almost three years ago. I'm the matriarch of my family, the oldest of my line at 34 years old. We've added a second kid to our family. My office is now a beautiful shed in the backyard. Everything has changed.
And, with change comes a new book. Orinthia has also changed in the time I was away. She's no longer the selfish young adult who only looks out for herself. Just like me, Orinthia is not the same person we started this journey with. And I love her for it. I see so much of myself in her, partially intentional. Writing these books, and in general, is how I deal with my life. I grieve with them, I have them express big emotions, and together, we heal.
My next book, The Gravity of Elendoras, releases on November 30, 2024. It is currently with the editor and I should get it back in the next few days. I am scared of what it will look like when it does. This is the first time I've been able to afford professional editing. Being judged is never easy, especially if you have the ego the strength of butterfly wings like I do. And I PAID someone to judge me. What was I thinking?
Well, that's all I have for now. I wanted to touch base and say, "I'm sorry" for leaving for so long, but I know it was good for me. I have come back refreshed, recharged, and ready to dive back into writing. Here's to hoping I have no more major life changes for at least a few more years!