Month: May 2025

  • Behind The Scenes, Self care

    5 things saving my sanity right now

    Why it’s okay to get messy before you get it together

    It’s okay to get messy before you get it together. Right? Let’s be real: life lately has felt like a magical tornado—equal parts sparkles, spreadsheets, and spontaneous naps I swear were strategic.

    Some days, I wake up ready to conquer the world. Other days, I’m lucky if I conquer brushing my hair. And that’s okay. Messy doesn’t mean broken. Burnt out doesn’t mean done. So here are five things helping me stay grounded and get through the mayhem—even when my brain has exited the chat.

    🥣 1. That one snack I’m emotionally attached to

    Currently: home made pumpkin soup. It’s not fancy, but it’s packed full of nutrients, and super easy to make in my slow-cooker. When everything feels too loud, sitting down with a cup of this soup and a grilled cheese sandwich to dip in it (don’t judge me) helps me feel okay again.

    🧠 2. Mental health check-in

    This month, I’ve been dealing with massive anxiety spirals.
    I’ve started listening to low-fi music while I’m working and just pottering around the house, and while it’s not a miracle fix, it’s helping. I find it helps me stop my brain from whizzing too far ahead of me, which lets me breathe. Slowly. And I’m proud of myself for trying.

    ❤️‍🩹 3. The story that’s healing me

    Books, TV, movies, and other forms of entertainment are therapy. And right now, I’m loving watching Lucifer because it reminds me that transformation is messy, and that even the most powerful characters start out lost. Just like us.

    💡 4. A permission slip I’m giving myself

    I’m officially allowing myself time to reset. I’m always so busy, hopping from one project to another and often between tasks without giving my brain time to adjust. So right now, I’m taking time out. I’m going through my task list. I’m batching, I’m scheduling where I can, and I’m looking at what’s important (and what might be something I can let go of. Because survival doesn’t always look like productivity. Sometimes it looks like choosing peace over perfection.

    🏆 5. The little win I’m claiming like a gold medal

    I did laundry today, and I’m counting it as a triumph. Big goals are built from tiny wins, and today, I’m celebrating the hell out of this one.

    Some weeks, surviving is the achievement. And if no one’s told you this lately: you’re doing better than you think. Be gentle with your messy magic. It’s still magic. What’s saving your sanity right now? Tell me your snack, your coping tool, or your proud little win. I’ll be cheering from this side of the screen—with love and maybe crumbs on my shirt.

  • Update

    May update

    I need a coffee.

    May has been an absolute whirlwind, and I’m only just now—sort of—pausing long enough to catch my breath. There’s been so much going on behind the scenes that I feel like I’ve barely stopped moving. But I’m finally taking a moment to fill you in on all the things, and let me tell you… there’s been a lot.

    First up: something exciting—I’m a finalist in the 2025 Roar Awards for Best Blogger/Writer/Author! I was honestly floored when I found out. It’s such an honour to be recognised for the work I love doing, and knowing that people connect with it? That’s everything. 💜

    Then of course, there was WOW25. After more than a year of planning, it finally happened—and it was an absolute blast. Authors and readers from all over came together for a weekend of bookish indulgence, and I couldn’t have asked for a better vibe. It felt like magic. The best kind. EOIs are already flying in for next year, so if you’d like to stay in the know, pop over to the WOW website and subscribe for updates. It’s going to be even bigger and better.

    And in the land of book business… rebrands everywhere. The Mosswood series has had a full glow-up—thirteen books and a novella, completely re-covered. It took more than a hot minute (let’s be honest, it took several), but I’m so happy with how they turned out. They’ve got this fun, fresh energy now, and I’m excited to bring the series to a whole new audience. I’d love to know which one’s your favourite when I start sharing them.

    Speaking of rebrands—there might be one coming for my Celestial Midlife series too. I’m almost finished my second read-through of Kiss of Death and Cheating Death, and once that’s done, I’ll be plotting and diving into Death Warmed Up. I’m aiming for an August or September release if everything goes to plan. (Yes, I’m writing ahead of schedule. No, I don’t know who I am anymore.)

    Oh, and… we got a puppy.

    After a year of mourning the loss of our beautiful girl Harriet, we decided it was time to open our hearts to a new little soul. Enter: Juniper. Or Junie. Or Tiny Furry Dictator, depending on the day. She’s a miniature dachshund and already ruling the household with charm, attitude, and a very specific bark she uses to demand snacks. I’m completely obsessed. Please don’t send help.

    Meanwhile, I’m deep in the next Sleepy Hollow book, Ghost Interrupted. This one’s been so much fun to write—it’s weird and witchy and just the right kind of twisty. Best of all? I’m ahead of schedule on it too. Preorders are up if you want to make sure you get it the moment it drops.

    There’s more news brewing behind the scenes that I can’t talk about just yet, but I promise it’s exciting. I’ll share when I can. Until then—take care of yourself. Rest when you need it. Make messy progress. And don’t forget to hug your dog.

    With love always 💜