Hey there, book lover,
You know that saying "when it rains, it pours"? Yeah, well, apparently my life took that as a personal challenge lately.
🐝 TLDR: THE IMPORTANT STUFF
• LIFE HAPPENED: Been MIA due to illness, migraines + hubby's ER visit/kidney situation
• CHORD OF WAR: Delayed again (I'm as frustrated as you are)
• THE REALITY: Some weeks just kick your ass, but we keep going
• STILL HERE: Writing, fighting, and believing things get better
🫖 THE FULL STORY (FOR MY DETAIL-LOVING READERS)
I know it's been quiet around here the last couple weeks, and that's not like me. Truth is, life decided to throw a few curveballs:
The migraines came back with a vengeance (because apparently my brain missed being a drama queen), I caught the crud, and then my husband had to make an unexpected trip to the ER. Turns out he needed a kidney stent STAT (his left kidney was 6x the size of his right!) and the surgery we've been delaying, as soon as we can get it scheduled.
Fun times in the Mavryck household, let me tell you.
CHORD OF WAR UPDATE 🎸
I hate typing this, but Chord of War & Love also got pushed again. I'm praying (literally) that I can get it out on time this round, but honestly? I'm learning that sometimes life doesn't care about your publishing schedule.
I know you're frustrated. Hell, I'M frustrated. Sean and Jade are probably frustrated too at this point. But I'd rather give you the book you deserve than rush something out because I feel pressured by a deadline.
THE TRUTH ABOUT ROUGH PATCHES
Here's what I'm learning: some weeks just absolutely kick your ass. Your plans fall apart, your body doesn't cooperate, your family needs you more than your word count does, and all you can do is take it one day at a time.
But you know what? We're still here. I'm still writing (even if it's slower). Hubby's going to be fine after surgery. The migraines will calm down eventually. And Sean and Jade WILL get their happy ending, even if it takes a little longer than planned.
WHY I'M TELLING YOU THIS
Because sometimes "everything's great!" author updates feel fake when life is messy. Because maybe you're going through your own rough patch and need to hear that it's okay to not have it all together. Because this whole writing thing is a journey, not a sprint.
And because you've been so incredibly patient and supportive, and you deserve the truth about where I've been.
WHAT'S NEXT
- Focusing on hubby's recovery first (priorities, right?)
- Getting back to Sean and Jade when my brain cooperates
- Taking things one day at a time
- Remembering that things always get better eventually
I'm still here. Still fighting. Still believing in happy endings, even when the middle chapters get messy.
Thank you for being patient with me. Thank you for understanding that sometimes life happens. And thank you for still being here when I'm ready to come back swinging.
More soon (when I have better news to share),
