And…it’s Out??

Once upon a time, a very young writer sat down to write her first fantasy novel. A lot of hopes and dreams rested on those opening pages. Hundreds of other books had filled her imagination, and now it was overflowing with the need to create. To form her own worlds and help others find their hopes and dreams.

Surprisingly, she actually finished that novel…and learned that she probably needed to figure out the story plots before she wrote them. Also—she had a knack for writing about the stars.

So. She tried to create another story.

And another.

And another.

Five years later, that young writer had a daunting task in front of her. Pick a short story to publish one day with part of her graduating class from her writing collage. When faced with publication, that fountain in her imagination dried up and hid—so she turned to something she knew she could write.

The stars.

And she knew she had to face the unknown (aka publishing) to achieve her dreams, so—with a backdrop of starlight—that became her theme.

Along came a theater, where her dramatic side belonged. Talking animals, like some of the first fantasy books she ever read. Phantoms, because she’s crazy and likes to be creeped out.

(And turns out, she wrote a few too many pages about the stars. Thank goodness for edits.)

A year passed.

A lot of things happened.

That short story joined twelve others in a beautiful collection…and now, that one day is today.

*screams*

Guyyyys my book is PUBLISHED!!

I’ll never get over the feeling of waking up on release day. Of knowing the long hours of writing and pre-release marketing are finally over. The whole world can now read my writing.

I’d take a quick moment to thank all of you. I’d NEVER have gotten this far without my readers.

A book is no fun when it sits unopened on a shelf.

But you guys kept that from happening. Your excitement throughout this release has been such a blessing.

Thank you.

(And now…to the book!!)

​About Voices of the Future: Stories of Dreams and Determination:

Discover the next generation of storytellers…

The eleventh edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of dreams & determination in a memorable and heartwarming collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through these brief tales from rising young creatives.

How a Mouse Became a Knight by Tabitha Lyon

The Tale of Beaux Stripe by A.D. Garcia

Waking the Little Lights by Cheyenne Thornton

Rabbit Overlord by Allie Jo Andersen

The Candle & The Grove by Abigail Ellison

Lights Out on the Red Planet by Sarah Rye

My Space Frog Adventure by Kirsten L. Pierce

The Van Meter Visitor by Julia Dunt

All That Flickers by Lucy Peterson

The Flaming Pudding by Hannah R. Smith

A Memory at Every Bend by Karrissa Zanett

The Friendship Mosaic by Mia Katherine

The Author Conservatory is a college-alternative program for gifted writers focused on raising up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. 100% of your purchase goes to help students attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.

Featuring my short story, All That Flickers:

Alexander became a magical lantern technician to follow his twin into the theatre without the risk of the dimly-lit floating stages. Single-handedly lighting a performance at the notorious Hantée Brume will guarantee his place with her troupe, away from the dark heights.​
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​…until the magic of the lanterns dies out, smothered by the Hantée Brume’s shadows.​
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​As the only one who knows how to refill the magic, Alexander and his talking owl must brave the darkened backstage—and the phantoms wandering the halls…

“I loved this story! The writing was beautiful, and the characters felt full and alive even in their limited screen time.”

~ M.P.

“All that Flickers is perhaps the most atmospheric story I have read in a long time. Between vivid descriptions, loveable characters, and a goal worth cheering for this is a story you won’t want to miss. I read it months ago and the imagery still comes to mind sometimes.”

~ Heather S.

Voices of the Future: Stories of Dreams and Determination is available NOW!!

Need a cozy evening read as the seasons change? Or a Christmas gift for a friend or family member?

You can now order signed copies from my website!