Trying to be fearless about the release of Fearless

I have a book coming out in less than a week! EEK!

Just six days separate me from yet another bearing of my soul.

My words and the story they assemble will soon be released into the world, and just like every book before, I am thoroughly frightened. A nervous excitement churns in my stomach at the thought of so many people consuming the conclusion of this trilogy. I am so honored that readers choose to make space on their TBR for my work. But it is intimidating, in the most flattering way. So, once I relieved myself of the immense pressure atop my shoulders, and simply wrote the story I intended to tell, everything fell into place.

Despite my anxiety at what reactions will follow the reading of Fearless, I am immensely proud of what I’ve created. This series means so much to me—it is a mosaic of who I was at eighteen, and who I have grown to be. I am so grateful for the privilege of pursuing my passion!

All that sappiness said, I wanted to share some journal entries from my time writing Fearless. I was a collection of contradictions—scared, excited, worried, thrilled. So, please enjoy this peek into my messy mind.

2-26-24

“Starting book 3 has truly been the bane of my existence! There are so many fears and worries standing between me and this book. Failure looms, and it’s paralyzing. But there are also a lot of emotions involved that I’ve been trying my best to ignore. This is it for these characters. I have to say goodby to them at the end of this—and that is terrifying. They are safe and familiar. But more than that, I want to do them justice. I want to end their story right, and there are a lot of moving pieces involved. Basically, I’m procrastinating in the form of journaling!”

2-27-24

“The weather is absolutely gorgeous today and has doubled my will to live! I’m currently at the library, fighting book 3 demons. But I’ve started it, and that alone is an accomplishment. I’ve been trying to hype myself up for this book: it’s going to be so fun! This is my last time with these characters—enjoy it! Have fun with the writing—show off! Impress yourself! This series means so much to so many people! I’m living my dreams! I get to travel the world because of words I wrote! I am so excited to conclude this story!”

A poem of sorts:

“Destiny. Fate. Passion. Purpose.

I think these words meet us in the quiet moments. It’s here, on my porch, with no work in my hands and trapped ideas in my mind, that I remember what I love. But passion is weak. It’s perseverance that guides Love’s hand—drags it towards destiny.”

I look back on these dramatics and smile fondly. This book means so much to me, and every fear and insecurity that accompanied it have only forced me to grow. I cannot wait keep learning and trying to impress myself—and you, lovely reader.

Fearless is out April 8th! Get set!

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“I am more than his shadow. I am a moth to his flame.”