What’s the part of being an author that nobody really prepares you for? Is it finishing the book? Getting it published? Finding readers? Marketing? Or actually getting people to notice your book? 😂 I’ve been connecting with more authors lately, and I’ve realized we all seem to have a completely different journey. So tell me… What are you working on right now, and what’s been the most interesting part of your author journey so far? 📚 I’d love to meet some new authors here and hear what everyone is working on. 👋

This photo is one of the happiest Thanksgiving memories I have. My mom took it in 2012 — the year Thanksgiving officially became my favorite holiday. The girls and I drove up from Atlanta, my brother surprised us from Houston, and we spent the whole day visiting family — loud talking, feasting, drinking, swapping stories, just enjoying the moment. We'd celebrated every Thanksgiving together before. But this year was different. It felt lighter. Easier. We were connected. Little did I know it would be our last Thanksgiving with my dad. So this is my PSA: Make the trip. Join the call. Accept the invitation. Enjoy the moment while you're in it — because one day, those moments become memories. I love you and I miss you every single day. My forever guy, Happy birthday, Daddy.❤