2026 has been a rollercoaster with some unexpected hard turns. Not all were bad but have challenged me greatly and forced me to take a deep breath and reset some goals. Including taking a break from everything to go on a vacation with the hubs later this year.

The first thing I’ve had to do was be nicer to myself and realize not all my goals were realistic with all the change happening. For someone who likes to plan to the nth degree, this has been a challenge in itself. The good news is I’m still alive and making progress, even if it is a bit slower than originally planned.

There are still lots of in-person events happening in the second half of this year. Make sure to check my Events 2026 page often as I’m still booking several in October/November/December. Some will be markets and some will be in local bookstores. If you are in Seattle-area, you won’t want to miss the Seattle Book Blast in September.

Eden’s End Book 1 will still be coming this fall with AMAZING new series related swag. This book has been a labor of love including LOTS of research. With all my “life” changes, getting this ready to share has taken longer than anticipated. Rather than a mid-September release, we are now looking at October. This is still perfect as the book is set IN October. I will be shouting release parties from the rooftops as soon as I have a firm release date.

There have been a lot of times I just wanted to give up and hide in my bed, but bills still need to be paid and books need to be written. Every kind word, book review, and new reader who stops by my page or booth keeps me going. Thank you all for sticking with me through the tumultuous first half of 2026. Here’s to a better second half, or at least better gas prices.