The author reflects on their unexpected retirement, filled with editing, writing, and client projects rather than leisure. While swamped with manuscripts, they cherish their freedom to choose work and revel in literary pursuits. Despite the chaos, they celebrate a fulfilling life filled with adventures, creativity, and upcoming events like a book signing.
Retirement Didn’t Slow Me Down. It Set Me Free.
December 2025 was the month that changed everything. Just not in the way I expected. Within a matter of weeks, I underwent a total knee replacement after a fall that had slowly robbed me of the ability to do the things I loved. At almost the same time, the company where I had spent more …
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The Day I Realized I’d Been Writing the Same Story for Thirteen Years
For the past thirteen years, my website has welcomed visitors with the same simple invitation: "I'm Taking a Fantastic Voyage. Won't You Join Me?" It's a tagline I've never questioned. It felt right from the moment I wrote it, and over the years, it quietly became part of who I am as an author. Recently, …
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Celebrating Stories of Authenticity: A Memoir’s Emotional Journey
When I first began working on this story, I quickly realized it was much more than a memoir about gender identity or transition. At its core, it was a deeply human story about survival, shame, courage, family, and ultimately, self-acceptance.
Review: Hiro-J Energy by the Reading Bud
Review Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Hiro-J: Energy by P.S. Bartlett is an absolute delightful read. It is a genre-bending fusion of science fiction, psychological drama, light romance, and quiet suspense that had me fully immersed from the first chapter. At its heart, this is not just an alien contact story — it’s an …
UFO Sightings Over Sanders Institute: Lana’s Discovery
Lana, a college student disillusioned with party culture, opts for a quieter life focused on studies and work. After losing her athletic scholarship, she seeks a roommate to afford rent. While contemplating her choices, she witnesses a mysterious light near the Sanders Institute and prepares to meet her potential roommate, Willie.
SARKUZ | Outcast. Faithless. Prodigy.
SARKUZ is an upcoming epic fantasy novel featuring unique characters and world-building. It tells the story of Audrey, an underdog Mage, and Agni, a cursed warrior prince, as they navigate their expectations while facing a sinister threat. The book is set to publish on June 27, 2025, promising vibrant artwork and captivating adventures.
June 13, 2025 is the BIG DAY!
Woohoo! Pre-order your copy today! Hiro-J Energy goes live June 13th! They told her she’d be studying human behavior.They never said the subject wasn’t human.Lana Delaney isn’t the kind of girl who chases adventure. A champion swimmer and psychology major, she keeps her world small—school, training, and staying invisible. But when her bold, unpredictable new …
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Meet Willie Lake
Willie Lake: Goth. Glam. Ride-or-Die Best Friend. When your best friend starts talking to glowing aliens and sneaking around a secret lab, there are two types of people: The ones who freak out. The ones who show up with lipstick, iced coffee, and a crowbar. Willie Lake is unapologetically herself—flashing eyeliner, black fingernails, and all. …
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