July was so good to me!
Let’s make August even better!
Cross-posted to Substack.
June was awesome. I my first traditional book release, a book tour, meeting so many cool readers and chatting with so many awesome authors… I am seriously so fortunate.
July continued the streak with some amazing events and discoveries (and an uptick in sales!).
August is the Not on the Same Page release month (and back to school, but we’re not talking about that)! Can we make it even better?
But first…
When I was in Michigan last week, Jillian Meadows and I visited a coffee shop down the street from Love and Other Books called Balam Coffee & Wine. We both had an iced churro latte, and it was to die for. I’m honestly still dreaming about it, and now I kind of want to know if I can make one myself at home. This recipe looks promising. Stay tuned…
July was truly so amazing. I got to fly to Kansas City! For a person who hates flying and has avoided doing it at all costs, flying twice in one summer honestly has given me the itch to do it again, and soon. (Where should I go next???) While I was there, I was able to write and edit with the most gorgeous views, eat some amazing food, spend time with my husband, and visit Under the Cover KC with Kara McDowell. I saw The Write Place in the library, and was able to sign Not a Strong Enough Word in Barnes & Noble. It was truly the perfect bookish trip.
And the following week, I met up with Jillian Meadows again for an event at Love and Other Books that left my heart so full. I got to meet two of my amazing street team members (hi, Courtney and April!) and see two dear friends who I haven’t gotten to hang out with in a long time. And at the event itself, I laughed so hard, I cried! (CASEY EATS, IYKYK.) It was the type of event that makes me want to do more events.
Which is good because in August… I have a lot of events.
Basically, I am still having “pinch me” moments pretty much every day on this journey of mine, and I am so excited to see what’s next.
So, let’s make August even better, shall we? Preorder Not on the Same Page now! (Dare we try to get it on some kind of list somewhere? Eh?) Come hang out with me at my Illinois mini-tour! Fall in love with Casey and Trina with my first new full-length book in over a year!
I’m so beyond excited.
Not a Strong Enough Word – June 2, 2026 * Not on the Same Page – August 18, 2026 * Not the Way it Ends – November 10, 2026
Preorder now to get the limited edition sprayed edges and goodies from your favorite indie bookstore!
If you’re an audiobook lover, the ALC for Not on the Same Page is on NetGalley now! Go request it!
In case you still need event tickets, grab them now!
August 15 – Anderson’s After Dark
(YES, Not on the Same Page WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE!)
Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, IL
August 18 – Release Party/Q&A and signing for Not on the Same Page
In conversation with Eliza MacArthur
Love’s Sweet Arrow in Tinley Park, IL
August 20 – Q&A and signing for Not on the Same Page
In conversation with Melonie Johnson
Barnes & Noble in Oakbrook, IL
August 22 – Q&A and signing for Not on the Same Page
In covnersation with reads.with.kae and liv.c.reads
The Atlas Collective in Moline, IL
August 24 – Bedazzling Not on the Same Page
The Well Red Damsel in Wauwatosa, WI
August 25 – Virtual Q&A event for readers who preorder Not on the Same Page
With exclusive character art, a bookplate, and stickers mailed to you!
In conversation with Hannah Bird
Small Town Romance | Second Chance | Broken MCs | Found Family | Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers | Romantic Suspense | Angsty & Emotional | Mental Health & Therapy Rep
August is gonna be LIT, my friends! Let’s go!
Happy reading,
