Now that the news is officially public, I can finally talk about all the “woe is me” moments I’ve been quietly dealing with over the last few months. If you missed my social media posts…surprise! I’m pregnant.

This has been such a happy time for our family, but I’m never the person to sugarcoat anything. The first trimester absolutely kicked my butt. I was way sicker this time around than I was with my son, and it made everything feel ten times harder. It honestly broke my heart to miss out on book events I was scheduled to attend and to feel so disconnected from my writing routine.

The good news? As of last week, I’m 16 weeks and finally starting to feel like myself again. The fog is lifting, my energy is slowly coming back, and I’m feeling hopeful, especially about getting back into more of a consistent writing rhythm. I’m really hoping this means more words, more progress, and fewer naps in the middle of the day (though, I cannot make any promises). Having a toddler and being pregnant should be an Olympic event.

As for book news, I’m still aiming for one more release later this year. My original goal for this book was June, but since I’m only just now feeling better, I don’t want to rush this story. I want it to be right. This next book is especially close to my heart, and I have a feeling my readers will love it too. It’s a second chance romance, and yes…it’s shaping up to be very swoon-worthy.

Are second chance romances one of your favorite tropes? I’ll be honest, it’s not one I read a lot, but what if there are secrets that drove them apart? Possibly…some murders, NBD.

While my writing productivity hasn’t been where I wanted it to be this year, there has been a silver lining: I am absolutely crushing my reading goal this year. And let’s be honest, every author knows that reading feeds the writing. Even when the words aren’t flowing, soaking up other incredible stories will get the creative juices flowing.

So that’s where I’m at right now. Grateful, tired, excited, and slowly finding my footing again. Thank you for your patience, your support, and for sticking with me through this season.

I’d love to hear about what you’ve been reading or writing lately? What kind of updates are you hoping to see from me in the future? Another goal I’m adamant about is making this blog a more consistent thing for me.