Book #3, Book #4, and New YouTube Channel

Happy Spring, dear friends!

Following a very intense autumn last year, I found myself with writer's block...and also needing to rethink my entire business approach and plan.

With the onset of 2026, I began with a new YouTube channel, Neon Empire Dreaming, which focuses on my "balancing act" as an author, illustrator, early phase creative entrepreneur...and full-time housewife + mom to four furbabies :) I would love for you to check it out and subscribe! Video production is now on my current list of creative outlets, and I've been having a lot of fun growing this channel from the ground up.

Also this year, Book # 3, Peanut and Miss Perfect, is once again in progress. The story is fully edited, and I am working on illustrations as much as possible. This book targets the difficult subject of alcoholism within a family. As this subject is poignant for me personally, I did my best to treat it with the care it deserves for an audience of young readers.

Fairly recently, my writer's block thankfully resolved as well. Writing Book # 4 is now my happiest focal point whenever I need a break from...well, anything :) As always, creative writing brings me a sense of ease and joy. I won't be dropping the title just yet, but I will share that the narrator will be none other than Miss Winky Noonem!

Last but not least, I finally got around to updating my Instagram grid (literally just 2 days ago). Please follow along for more frequent updates, because I'll soon be posting illustration progress for Peanut and Miss Perfect!

Thanks so much for reading, and have an A*W*E*S*O*M*E spring season :)

A Tale of Two Kitties...and Fluffy is now available!

Greetings, friends!

I've slacked a little with website updates and social media posts because I was GRINDING to get A Tale of Two Kitties...and Fluffy published in time for a vacation that I had scheduled to leave for on July 31st. GOAL ACHIEVED! However, I literally had no time after the initial publication to make any announcements...until now.

But that's okay!

Because I have more exciting announcements:

1) Jelly Bracelets and Peanut Shells has been re-released with an updated cover design, updated interior design, and four new illustrations.

2) Book # 3, Peanut and Miss Perfect, has officially been announced here on the site. I'm targeting a "holiday season" publication date, so...wish me luck! ;)

3) On the business end of things, my trademark on the series title has now been able to move forward. According to trademark law, a series title trademark can only move forward through the annals of government filing once the second book (you know...the one that makes a series a series?...) becomes available for sale. This has been a crazy ride! :)

It is my sincerest aspiration at this point in time to put more focus on marketing and audience connection. Please stay tuned here on the site blog, and visit the let's connect page for my social media links!

Happy Reading :)

Book #2 Announcement!

Hello everyone! A lot has been happening "behind the scenes" here in my Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich™ workshop ;) I've revamped my socials, updated this website, and... *drumroll please...*

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich™ Book # 2, A Tale of Two Kitties...and Fluffy, will be available THIS JULY!

This book will be narrated in the first person by Fluffy Ferrz, who appeared as a minor character in Jelly Bracelets and Peanut Shells. I finally finished the illustrations over Memorial Day Weekend, and am currently working on the book's layout design. After that comes all the super exciting stuff like applying for a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN), adding a bar code, plugging in ISBNs, submitting for a full copyright...you know, administrative stuff! Everybody loves administrative stuff. ;P

As I work toward this publication goal as fast as I am able, please stay tuned here on the blog, follow my Instagram, and sign up for the newsletter :) I am excited to build a community for all things Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich™, and to get to know you...my audience!