In late January or early February 2025—about four months before my book launched—I started building my author platform from absolute zero. No social media following. No newsletter. Nothing. Here’s what I learned building an author platform from scratch while...
People ask me why I chose to self-publish instead of pursuing traditional publishing. It’s a fair question. Traditional publishing comes with validation, support, and an established infrastructure. Self-publishing comes with… all the work and all the risk....
One of the most common questions I get: “How did you write a book while working full-time?” The honest answer: With difficulty, inconsistency, and a lot of learning what doesn’t work. But I did it. And if you’re trying to do the same thing,...
A Fog of Shadows released on June 4, 2026. I had a local release party. People came to celebrate this book I’d been working on for years. And now, a few days later, I’m sitting here reflecting on what it actually took to get here – and what I learned...
In 28 days, A Fog of Shadows releases into the world. But this story’s journey started seven years ago, with a dream I couldn’t shake. I want to tell you how this book came to be—not because my process is special or unique, but because I think...
