Nine years ago today I posted on this website for the very first time. Reading that blog is kind of like seeing old Facebook posts come up in my memories, both nostalgic and embarrassing. I’ve learned a lot since then, so I try to be kind to myself when I read my old stuff like the thousand words I devoted to rotting bananas and such.
Did I mention it’s my birthday today? I suppose it’s a bit narcissistic to leverage my birthday for promotion of my writing, but I’m fifty now and I’ve heard that means I must be unapologetically myself.
For those who haven’t been paying attention, I wrote some books. I acquired a phenomenal agent in Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency in August 2020. I got two contracts: A three book deal with Reycraft Books for my Middle Grade adventure series in 2021 and another three-book deal with Level Best Books this year for my adult cozy mystery series. It’s been a dream come true.
(Cue trumpet fanfare)
Today, the first book of the Sasquatch Hunters of Washington series, The Sasquatch of Hawthorne Elementary, is live for preorder on both Barnes and Noble and Amazon, due for release November 15, 2022.
Twelve-year-old JAKE NELSON and his mom, a former Disney Princess, have recently moved from Orlando, Florida, to his grandfather’s home in Washington State. Shorter than the average sixth grader, Jake finds it difficult to fit in at his new school, Hawthorne Elementary, especially after making an enemy of one of the most popular boys on the very first day. Not to mention, Jake’s hobby is a little unusual: He’s a Sasquatch hunter.
I’m pretty excited about it. I’ve put a lot of myself into the creation of these books. I’ve put myself out there and taken more risks than ever before…and that was just to get started. Now comes the daunting privilege of sharing my babies with the world.
I’ve had so much support over the past several years I can’t even comprehend it. I’ve spent a lot of time anticipating the opportunity to thank everyone who has helped, encouraged, taught, challenged, listened, endured, and been invested in me. It always brings me to tears I feel so grateful. I absolutely consider the success of these projects to be a group effort. I have a feeling my acknowledgements section will be the length of a whole chapter.
If you’re so inclined and want to help celebrate my birthday by clinking one of those links above, I’d really appreciate it.
There’s a lot more info to come, including the cover reveal, launch party, and other fun events. Follow my social media accounts for all the updates. Instagram Facebook even TikTok
Thank you for your continued support!