My dear moon children,
As we stand at the threshold of 2025, I wanted to share both my upcoming plans and some honest reflections with you. Like the moon itself, creative journeys have their phases – times of brilliant fullness and periods of necessary shadow.
✨ What’s Coming in 2025 ✨
First, the exciting news! We’ll be completing our journey with the Shadow Locke Shifters trilogy, bringing this magical world to its conclusion. But endings always herald new beginnings, and I’m thrilled to share what’s next:
This summer, we’re diving back into the Eternal Legacies universe with Ash’s story in “Ashes to Ashes” – a tale I’ve been burning to tell. Mark your calendars for June 10th and July 10th for this back-to-back duet release that will illuminate new corners of this world we love.
As the year wanes, we’ll venture into something deliciously different with “Wicked Magic” – a fairy tale retelling that connects to the Eternal Legacies world in ways that might surprise you. Sometimes the most powerful magic comes from unexpected places…
🌑 Finding Light in the Shadows 🌑
But before we embark on these new adventures, I want to share something personal with you. Recently, I hit a wall of burnout that forced me to step back and breathe. The magic had started feeling more like mundane obligation, and the words that usually flowed like moonlight through shadows began to feel forced and hollow.
I encountered some darker aspects of the publishing world – voices that suggested success could only come through using others as stepping stones. This struck at the heart of everything I believe about storytelling and community. It left me questioning my place in this magical world we’ve built together.
But here’s what I’ve learned: true magic – in writing and in life – comes from authenticity, not manipulation. It comes from creating genuine connections, not using people as means to an end. Sometimes we need to step into the shadows to remember why we loved the light in the first place.
✨ Moving Forward ✨
This brief pause isn’t just about rest – it’s about rekindling the spark that made me fall in love with writing in the first place. About remembering that every story is a spell woven from heart and soul, not just words on a page.
I’m beyond grateful for this community of readers who understand that magic isn’t just about power – it’s about connection, understanding, and the light we create together.
Here’s to a 2025 filled with authentic magic, powerful stories, and the kind of success that comes from lifting each other up, not tearing each other down.
