Yesterday morning, I made a decision. I could sit in the stress of everything going wrong, or I could try to make something good out of it. So I put on some ’80s and ’90s country music, cleaned the house, baked a blueberry cobbler and muffins, and reminded myself that even small comforts matter.
But real life doesn’t pause for baked goods. We were out of so many things at home, and the grocery trip stretched my budget further than I wanted. With bills still piling up—late rent, car payments, utilities—the weight felt heavier than I could carry.
And then my car broke down. Again. I bought this car on June 30th. This is the fourth repair since then. And without a car, I can’t get to work—it’s too far, too costly to Uber, and a rental is out of the question.
The truth? I’m scared. Scared of losing my job. Scared of drowning in bills. Scared of what “too late” might look like for my family.
But here’s where hope still lives: in books. My books. They are out in the world now, free to read with Kindle Unlimited. Every page read makes a difference—it helps me keep moving forward, even if just by pennies at a time. And so I’m asking: if you can, please read, share, review, or follow my author page. Even if the story isn’t for you, finishing the book helps more than you might imagine.
I’m not asking for handouts. I’m asking for community—for people who believe in stories and in authors like me who are trying to hold on to the dream of better days.
Because I don’t just want to catch up on bills. I want to give my grandkids Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving dinners, and Christmas mornings to remember. I want to stop living in fear of late notices. I want to breathe again.
So today, I’m holding onto the hope that words and stories can carry me through. And maybe, with your help, they will.
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