When the world takes a nosedive ...

Well, here we are. Day #23 of being inside, and I’m releasing a book today ... {awkwardly smiles} Yay, Bourbon on the Rocks ! I could use the drink right about now … lol

I’m not sure how to start this blog post because I feel guilty for releasing a book during a pandemic. On the other hand, people have talked about having more time to read. In any case, I had set up a preorder for Bourbon on the Rocks about three months ago, long before I knew what today might look like. Rather than let those who preordered down by moving the date, I chose to keep the release as scheduled. Was it a good idea? Is it a good idea? I’m still not sure, but one thing I do know is that I hope I can offer a break in the madness with this story. I can also promise a happily ever after :).

I’ve been excited about this book because I felt very connected to Brody and Journey, their stories, and their potential future. There’s grit, banter, and steam, but a dose of raw emotion, as well.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with how I got started in this industry, I originally started writing back in 2011 while coping with postpartum depression. My thought process was: if I can imagine myself in a healthier situation, rather than feeling secluded and alone while my baby sleeps half the day, maybe I can mentally feel better too. I got lucky. Writing ended up being the best form of therapy for me. I could escape during naptime and create other worlds and people to share my headspace with. It sounds crazy, like I have imaginary friends, but I suppose it’s better than talking to myself ;).

Now that nine years have passed and I have two sons over the age of seven, I’m no longer concerned about postpartum, but I do suffer from daily mom-attacks and seasonal depression. I combat the feelings with words. I’ve learned to do this well over the years.

This pandemic though … now, I feel like I’m being put through the ultimate test. Not only have I been coping with a sickness of a family member since November, but we’re all having a hard time being distanced from everyone we care about. I’m having a slightly difficult time focusing on words when there are two boys having nerf-gun wars in the hallway while they should be doing school work, but I’m doing my best to push through it and lock myself inside of the books I love to write.

I hope everyone who reads this is safe, healthy, and finding some form of comfort during this time, and if you are an essential employee, I want to personally thank you and send you a virtual hug. I don’t think I’m strong enough or brave enough to do what you’re doing, and I will forever be grateful for the sacrifices you have to stepped up to take in order to help the world.

Anyway, I think that’s enough rambling. So, while I might usually use the biggest font possible to tell you it’s a release day, I want to make sure you know how I feel about the delicacy of balancing the good with the bad.

Bourbon on the Rocks is available on Kindle Unlimited. I hope you’ll grab a copy and take a break to step away from the world we’re living within.

Description of Bourbon on the Rocks

Life isn’t a game.

Life isn’t an empty bottle of bourbon spinning on a warehouse floor as I hold my breath.

I feel weak when others perceive me as strong.

I’m passionate though I appear to hate the world around me.

I see beauty in all ugly things.

I feel pain when I laugh.

No one knows the truth.

Well, no one knew the truth until now.

Somehow, Brody Pearson understands more about me than anyone else in my life. The severed connection should mean something significant, but I don’t know if I can forget all my self-proclaimed promises.

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