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My Books & Future Projects
Learn more about my two novels and stay updated on my current writing projects and what is in store for my ever growing fictional world.
Recently Released
Making Shadows With Their Footprints
Norah doesn’t believe in coincidences, so when she breaks one of her cardinal rules with James, she can’t help but wonder if the universe placed him in her path for a reason. Haunted by the fear of her own impulses and prior experiences that have left her convinced she's incapable of lasting love, Norah hesitates to let anyone too close. But as James begins to break down her defenses with his easy charm and understanding demeanor, Norah finds herself questioning the walls she's built around her heart.
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James, plagued by unresolved grief, avoids emotional entanglements as he travels, finding solace in fleeting encounters. Yet, when Norah unexpectedly becomes a source of comfort and support, James faces the pain of his loss and reevaluates his priorities. As their connection deepens, James realizes he may be ready for more than just transient encounters on the road.
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As Norah and James navigate the complexities of their burgeoning romance, they find themselves embarking on a journey of self-discovery, confronting their fears, and challenging their beliefs. With each revelation and obstacle they face, they delve deeper into the mysteries of their connection, grappling with the supernatural forces that seem to bind them together. When Norah's secret threatens to unravel everything they've built, they must confront their pasts and make difficult choices about their future. Can they find a way to overcome their inner demons and forge a path toward lasting happiness together?
Making Shadows With Their Footprints is an adult literary and psychological fiction that toes the line of dark romance with mental illness/mental health rep, open-door spice, and elements of magical realism. It features a confident, sexy, and independent FMC, along with a strong, yet gentle-hearted hockey player MMC. This book is the first novel in an interconnected series. This book contains strong mental health themes surrounding anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-harm. It depicts a toxic and abusive relationship with both physical and mental abuse as well as sexual assault. There are references and descriptive visuals to some behaviors that could be triggering. It also contains explicit sexual content.
Her desires bind them,
her secrets could destroy them...
Character art of Norah by Barbee Cain @barbeecainmixedmediaartist
Debut Novel
Cherry Trail
A Story from Havenburg
Kat, the introspective dreamer, Jace, the affable charmer, become childhood best friends as they grow up next door to one another in the cozy embrace of Havenburg, Michigan. Through countless summer nights and endless life events, their friendship begins to evolve, though not without obstacles.
Adulthood takes them down different roads and Kat’s insecurities over her mental health and her desperate need to keep it a secret from Jace sparks a tension that threatens to unravel the fabric of their relationship. Kat and Jace must confront their deepest desires and fears, leading to love, heartbreak, and the knowledge that change is inevitable.
In this evocative coming-of-age tale, journey back to a time of innocence and nostalgia, where the bonds of friendship are tested, and the echoes of first love linger in the crisp autumn air. Through laughter and tears, Kat and Jace learn that the greatest adventure lies not in the destination, but in the journey of self-discovery and the enduring power of friendship.
The end was so far behind the beginning, Lost somewhere in the wind-swept autumn sky, That, while your eyes held me motionless, I had already passed the point of no return.
Cherry Trail is a coming-of-age literary romance full of 90s and early 00s nostalgia as well as many Friends references. It has mental illness/mental health rep, including high-functioning anxiety, depression, and severe panic attacks. It features Kat, a quiet yet sassy FMC with a love for books, and her childhood best friend Jace, our adorable golden-boy. It follows their journey to adulthood, is a slow burn with open door spice, and maybe a love triangle.