Zofia: The Ancestor Who Refused to Be Silent
Some characters come to you fully formed. Others reveal themselves slowly, like a memory rising to the surface. Zofia was both. She began as a piece of family history—a real…
Meet Tobias, Liam, and the Circle Around Grace
Every heroine’s journey is shaped by the people who walk beside her—and sometimes, the ones who stand in her way. The Second Coming of Grace isn’t just about spiritual awakening…
How Grace Found Her Voice (and How I Found Mine)
Some stories come from a burst of inspiration. Others arrive slowly, over time—built from layers of lived experience, self-doubt, unexpected lessons, and the occasional spiritual nudge. The Second Coming of…
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Writing with AI: A Human Story
Back in January, I asked the question:Is using AI to write fiction cheating?It sparked a lot of quiet reflection—and a few not-so-quiet opinions. Three months later, with a completed first…
Threads of Light: Writing the Companion Stories
Some stories live in the margins.Some live in footnotes.And some stories demand to be told even if they never make it into the final cut—because they are the final cut.…
A Quick Progress Report: Where My Other Projects Stand
While the rewrite of The Second Coming of Grace is still front and centre (and yes, the new opening chapters are shaping up beautifully), I’ve also been making quiet progress…
The Time My Dad Sent His Novel to Prince Philip
And how I found out it’s still there. My dad had a bold streak. Back in the early 2000s, he wrote a novel—a comical, alternate-history adventure in which Lord Nelson…
A Peek Behind the Pages: What Else I’m Working On
While The Second Coming of Grace continues to take centre stage (and yes, the rewrite is going strong!), today I wanted to take a little interlude to share something fun.…
A New Beginning: Why I’m Rewriting My Novel from Page One
You know those moments in life when something just clicks—and you realize, as clearly as sunlight through a window, that it’s time for a fresh start? That’s where I am…
First Draft Complete: The Sacred Mess of Beginnings
Today, I typed the final words of the first draft of The Second Coming of Grace. It still feels strange to say that. There were days I thought I’d never…