I nearly gave up. Drowned by internal and external criticism, self doubt, and the big “P” word (procrastination). A THREE year gap and I constantly felt a shadow over me, looming in the back of my mind. I nearly gave up on Eva, which meant that I nearly gave up on myself.

I thought it was Writer’s Block. The ‘buzz term’ that writers throw out to describe a part of their life where they just can’t make it past a certain point in their work. Chapter 4, Book 3, for me. “Where do I go from here?” “Is this even good?” “Will people actually read this?” Countless questions of whether Eva Calloway’s journey was worth sharing with the world. It meant a hell of a lot to me, but wouldn’t it be as impactful to others?

Book 1, Purpose, came easily. Every scene, every sentence felt natural—like I was simply uncovering a story that had been waiting for me all along. I knew it would need polishing, but I didn’t care. I was excited. I had never felt this kind of passion for a story before. These characters weren’t just made up—they were stitched together from pieces of me and fragments of people I’ve known. And Eva… she was everything I needed when I was younger. She brought justice to those who couldn’t stand for themselves—because no one ever did that for me. She was strong. Unyielding. A Badass.

I was in my early twenties, fresh out of college. While those four years held incredible memories, they were also marked by a toxic relationship that quietly eroded my confidence. Before that, high school had worn me down with relentless bullying by my peers AND teachers. I was a “Recovering Catholic” as well. I just felt so broken. So lost. I longed to stand up for myself, to fight back. I cared too much about what others thought. Creating Eva was therapy for me. She was everything that I wasn’t.

She became the embodiment of the strength I couldn’t find in myself at the time. Maybe that’s why writing Purpose came so naturally—because for those pages, I got to live through her. I still wonder whether that’s what made it feel so effortless.

Preservation was different. It was just as fluid to write, but much harder to experience. To continue Eva’s story, I had to dig deep into my own. I had to sit with the weight of depression and reopen wounds that I had recently overcome. One question stuck in my mind: How far can I go before one of us breaks?

I pushed Eva to the brink because I had been pushed there too. Then I went even further. I needed to know how much it would take to break someone like her.

Would I have crumbled?

Fast forward to 2022. I had just released the first edition of Preservation and got to work on Prowess.

The Chapters were all lined out. I blasted through Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Then I hit Chapter 4.

And I stopped.

I sat with the uncertainty. I brainstormed outcomes. I asked myself, Where do I take Eva from here?
But the answers didn’t come. I felt stuck. Worse—I felt like a failure. The doubt crept in. I was still struggling in my own life, still trying to find clarity, confidence, and direction. So I walked away. I gave up on Prowess, and for a while, I gave up on myself too.

But life has a funny way of shifting when you least expect it.

I got a promotion. I bought my first house. I made friends—for the first time in my life. And most importantly, I found something deeper: spirituality. I embraced an eclectic path, blending Buddhism and witchcraft, thriving on meditation, respecting others and the planet, and understanding that I have power within myself. I didn’t need something external to save me.

Suddenly, the creative spark returned. I wrote the first draft of Prowess in 3 months. In fact, it was the fastest written book of the trilogy. Then I had an epiphany. I realized that I needed some closure in my own life in order to give The Wanderer Trilogy the epic ending it deserved.

This trilogy is meant to find the hands of many. I can feel it. It’s a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, even if you aren’t a reader (trust me – my husband has never read a full book and spent 2 days reading Purpose cover-to-cover. And it wasn’t just to be nice).

The Wanderer Trilogy is more than just a story. It’s about a woman who is both feared and respected. It’s about identity, strength, and the brutal mess of becoming who you’re meant to be (even if you don’t know what that is yet). It’s action-packed, emotionally rich, and laced with enough twists to keep you guessing until the final chapter of Book 3.

And it’s not over.

I’ve already outlined multiple spin-offs, origin stories, and potential continuations. Eva’s world still has more to reveal—and if you want to be part of that journey, stay connected. (Sign up for my newsletter to get updates before ANYONE else!)

So, if you ever feel like your dreams are silly, or like you’re stuck in a moment that won’t let you move forward—breathe. Maybe the door in front of you isn’t locked. Maybe it just needs a specific key.

Be patient. Stay persistent!

Your moment will come.