I’m not sure why it took me so long to write a book focused on the character that started it all. The opening line of Nothing Matters introduces us to Jack. “I’m a Cardiologist, not an internist,” Dr. Jack Stephens complained into the phone as he was called to the E.R. The handsome doctor had …
Lost
Jimmy is a survivor.
He has been through more than any person should have to handle and he has become a strong and compassionate man with a wife who adores him. They had a beautiful wedding, surrounded by everyone they love and then there was a storm.
A tornado.
And all memories were erased.
Now, the demons he fought so hard to keep at bay have returned, and the one person who can help him,
Doesn’t remember who he is.
New to the series? This might help…
Character breakdown for The Next Generation Tommy and Julie are siblings. Their parents (David and Juliana) were killed by a drunk driver when Tommy was 18 and Julie was 12. Jack is Tommy’s best friend from age 6. Jack’s mother (Amber) died of cancer when Jack was 17 and his father (Ron) ran out on …
My Strongest Weakness
I am so excited to share a preview of the beginning of book 17, titled, “My Strongest Weakness”. Please let me know what you think! Chapter One: Bill and Julie sat on the porch for a little while and just held each other, nothing needing to be said. She knew he had spoken to …
Sunday surprise!
Here is a little treat for you. This is a never before published flashback 🙂 (The past) Tommy sat in the kitchen while he waited for Julie to get home from school. Jack was getting dressed and they were going to the studio for a family portrait. He straightened his tie and looked …
My favorites… Bill
As I’m winding things down, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on each and every character I created throughout this series and I’ve come to the realization that I have made quite a family. The idea of where this series began and how it has evolved is quite amazing to me and I can’t …
A few thoughts
When you’re here, my world is a lot less scary. This was one of the first lines I wrote for Tommy and Brittany. I go back to it a lot because it stands for something I really feel grounded the series. Of all the fear and loneliness and doubt, the ultimate connection between them was …
Release day number 16!
So we are just a few hours from the release of book 16, “A Father’s Heart” and I am excited, but also nervous. This book takes the family in a little bit of a different direction and it’s something I have been wanting to do with for a while. All of the issues they have all faced …