A New Dawn – August 2026 Wrap

I’m going to be honest. August was a roller coaster ride, but I’m ending the month in a bright place. Here are the highlights from my new dawn. My Special on Soundcheck with Chase and Mini on Froggy Valley 100.1 On August 23, I had a special on Soundcheck with Chase and Mini on Froggy…

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My Special on Soundcheck with Chase and Mini on Froggy Valley 100.1

On August 23, I had an hour-long special on Soundcheck with Chase and Mini on Froggy Valley 100.1 to spotlight my country music and journey as a songwriter and author. I can’t believe I just wrote that sentence! When I started my songwriting journey, I thought I would only be on commercial radio stations in…

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My Twenty-Eighth Anthology Publication – The Haikuist by Micromance Magazine

Poetry, nature, and romance? Yes, please! I’m delighted to share that my poem, “Lonely’s Just a Phase,” is out in the inaugural issue of The Haikuist by Micromance Magazine. The Submission Call I love being a part of Micromance Magazine’s projects, so when I saw the submission call for The Haikuist, I wanted to give…

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My Twenty-Seventh Anthology Publication – Dissolution by La Rotonde Review

I’m a published poet! My free-verse poem, “Stardust,” is out in Dissolution: Poems at the Edge of Disappearance by La Rotonde Review. You can get a copy of Dissolution as a paperback, hardcover, or ebook through Amazon. The Submission Call When I saw the submission call for Dissolution, the anthology’s theme intrigued me. Still, for…

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Shining Bright as the Sun – July 2026 Wrap

July was packed with music and publishing magic, from music awards nominations and a fun studio day to anthology news and more. So, head out into the sunshine and read on for my July highlights. My Three Nominations for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards In July, I became an official nominee for the 12th…

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My Nominations for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards

I’m officially a nominee for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards! This year, there were over 101,000 submissions, so being nominated in three categories is such an honor. I’m excited to celebrate by sharing my nominations and what they mean to me. My Three Nominations for the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards First, I’m nominated…

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My Twenty-Sixth Anthology Publication – Roots & Rivers by Lowell & Benson Publishing

Flowers and folklore? Yes, please! I’m so excited to share that my young adult dark fantasy, “When Petals Fall,” is now out in Roots & Rivers: A Collection of Myth and Folklore by Lowell & Benson Publishing. If you love folklore as much as I do, you can purchase the anthology as an ebook or…

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My Twenty-Fifth Anthology Publication – Dream A Little Dream With Me by KissMet Quarterly

It’s summertime, so of course I have a story published in a summer-themed anthology. I’m delighted that my young adult meet-cute, “Shorely Yours,” found a home in Dream A Little Dream With Me by KissMet Quarterly. If you love romance and summer, you can get a copy of this anthology as an ebook or a…

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My Twenty-Fourth Anthology Publication – High Stakes Horror by WATG Press

Tic-Tac-Toe! Who wins? I couldn’t be more thrilled to share that my young adult supernatural horror, “Crick Crack Crow,” is out in High Stakes Horror by WATG Press. If you love horror with deadly bets, games, and competitions, you can purchase a copy of this anthology as an ebook or a paperback here. My Unhinged…

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Christmas in July and Pop Vibes at the Vault

Today, I went to the Vault for ten hours and had a blast as always. I completely recorded my new Christmas song and made progress on a pop one. So, this was another productive session. I’m Living in My Own Little Snow Globe Last winter, I wrote “My Own Little Snow Globe,” and Christmas in…

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