As a survivor of crippling depression and a mother to two extraordinary children with autism — one of whom also faces Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) — I write from a place of deep understanding and resilience. My latest novel, set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s, tells the heartfelt story of two teenagers who defy convention, bond over life's struggles, and discover the power of their own unique voices. Meet Josie Worthington: a gifted writer and an undeniable outsider. The loss of her father by a sudden heart attack at age three has made Josie grow up feeling disconnected from the world around her. Her sanctuary lies in the music of The Cure, Joy Division, and Psychedelic Furs, and in expressing her individuality through eclectic fashion. Her world shifts when she meets Blaine Cordwell — son of a legendary rock star — who has also felt the sting of being different. After fleeing the tabloids and relocating to the sleepy town of Haven Cove, Blaine finds solace in the raw energy of The Clash and Ramones.
Neighbors, friends, and eventually lovers, Josie and Blaine navigate the heavy themes of parental loss, broken relationships, and the struggle to stand out in a world that favors conformity. Inspired by my own love story — meeting my husband at 23 during University— Blaine’s character embodies the originality and authenticity I cherish in him. The core message of Sincerely Yours is about having faith in yourself and trusting that a guiding force is always present. My personal journey with my daughter’s alters and the questions I’ve faced about their reality fueled the story’s foundation: writers who can create real worlds for their characters through the use of an antique typewriter. In their universe, these characters are unaware that they are merely stories crafted by a writer’s hand.
But dark forces threaten this fragile balance. The Realm of Dark Delights, a shadowy realm opposing their world, seeks to manipulate and destroy—a threat that could devastate both their universe and ours. Book One of The Haven Cove Series introduces Josie and Blaine as they confront a Stranger Things-inspired universe, racing against time to free Eleanor, a former writer whose soul is trapped within a typewriter. Due to launch on July 4th, Sincerely Yours is a rollercoaster of suspense, woven with authentic 80s music and powered by new, specially written songs inspired by the era. To celebrate this release, I collaborated with New Wave Multimedia to create exclusive tracks that bring Josie and Blaine’s world to life. Check out my YouTube channel for these nostalgic, genre-defining tunes and step into a universe where love, magic, and music collide.
Sincerely Yours... Clean Fiction and examines issues of Faith!
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