What a week! There has been a lot going on this week. Some of it book related, some of it not. Almost all of it so, so good. The hard part is I'm not actually able to talk about many of these opportunities yet, since they aren't confirmed or finalized, but life is shaping up for an awesome 2026!

One thing I CAN share, my husband and I rearranged our living room and I'm LOVING the new set up. Now if we could just do the same thing to every room in our home. That might take a while though. 

I CAN also share that I get to be a keynote speaker at this year's RomCon in Ogden, UT at the end of March! The theme is Time and Place, so I get to speak about the Regency era and events that were going on in other parts of the world! Title of the presentation forthcoming. I'm working on that alongside working on my new novel!

Currently, I am mostly in the research phase of this new project. I'm beginning to get a rough outline in my head as I read and study, so all things considered, it's coming along nicely!

Slightly unrelated, this week has been the first week where I have been consistent with my working out, even if it is every other day, it's consistent and I'm quite happy with myself and how much it has changed my energy levels and excitement about all of the projects.

But with other large things in the pipeline with the potential to go really well, I will hopefully have more news for you soon!

The First Week of 2026

Hello my friends! We have just concluded the first week of 2026. I'm feeling really good about how this year is shaping up already! My trip home was incredibly successful and really helped me as I journaled through some things this morning. It's nice to have evidence that my books can and will sell. I've been getting so many sweet text messages, dm's on socials, and general reviews that are just wonderful.

I'm now home and unpacking and cleaning things out as I bring in new books for research. I should be looking for a new part time job, but I just can't seem to make myself do it. I'm HOPING that means that the awesome sales streak I just had will continue; not just continue, but increase and I won't need one.

I am convinced that 2026 is the year I get to step into being a full time author. Which means that I will need to get another book or two out this year. I have other options, like my Reader's Escape and various merch I have created to help supplement my income, but it is actually completely doable. I'm also at a point where I think that the Paris Escape might need to be actually scheduled and and spaces sold. I'm thinking 2027 for Paris. 

This has been an unusual beginning of the new year for me. I feel like I have been mostly resting, relaxing, plotting, and planning. It might actually be my favorite new year yet. The rest has been needed and the timing for everything just seems to be working together so well. I am so excited to see the results and to see where I am at as I ring in 2027. 

I know that every time I journal, I get a bit of a thrill writing "2026" in the date and the momentum I feel continues to build. I finished the year with 250 copies of Madamn sold and am currently sitting at 266. With four other books already available and more to come, this is really just the start of something big. I'm so glad you are along for the ride!

Off to a Great Start for 2026!

I made it back to Friday! Now that the holidays are over and my schedule is slowly returning to normal, I'm getting back to more consistency in my habits. Which I very much need! I am getting very excited about the coming year and look forward to some big things that are happening. 

I have been asked to speak at this year's RomCon in Ogden, UT at the end of March and am working on possibly a few other speaking engagements to promote Madamn. I managed to sell 250 books by the end of 2025, and sold 4 more New Year's Day. I am hoping this trend continues!

For 2026, I want to make a few changes in my life. I want to relax more than stress about what is going on in my business, and focusing on doing the parts that I love. luckily for me, there are a lot of things I love about my chosen career and I am looking forward to doing more speaking and writing. I even actually enjoy the social media promotion and doing reels, and doing live events. 

Meaning I am headed into a year that is just going to make me so happy. 

You know what else makes me happy? Every time that I have deposited money into the bank, I receive more. Which allows me to do more of the things I love. More promotion, more writing, etc. My hometown has been so very supportive, as well as a few others. I am thrilled to be starting the year off so well and I look forward to the many opportunities it holds.