It was such a joy to kick off the week with some of my new favorite people! On Monday, January 19th, I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Canyon Estates Book Club to discuss my memoir, In Case I Die.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a group of insightful readers gets together to talk about grief, finding joy, and the messy beauty of life, let me tell you—it’s powerful. But at Canyon Estates, it was also a total blast.

Deep Stories and a Surprise Performance

We spent the evening diving into the heart of In Case I Die. It’s always so humbling to hear how my journey through loss and my search for daily joy resonates with others. We spent time sharing deep stories with each other, laughing, and connecting over the shared experiences that make us human.

Then... things took a very fun turn.

I ended up performing a "throwback" that I haven’t thought about in years. I actually sang my 5th-grade original song, "Love is Like a Gun." Yes, you read that right! My ten-year-old self had some very dramatic ideas about romance. Sharing that moment of silliness and nostalgia with the club was the highlight of my night.

A huge thank you to the Canyon Estates Book Club for:

• Inviting me into your circle.
• Reading In Case I Die with such open hearts.
• Sharing your own incredible stories with me.
• Being such a wonderful audience for my 5th-grade songwriting debut!

Ride the Next Wave

If our discussion about finding joy and navigating life's struggles inspired you, I have some exciting news. My newest book, Making Waves: From Pleaser to Powerful, is officially available now!

This product is the perfect follow-up for anyone ready to move from just surviving the "mental maze" to actually owning their power. It covers everything from my foster care journey to the lessons I’ve learned building Trenton Delivers right here in our community.

How to get your copy:

• Directly here on the website
• On Amazon: Available in paperback and digital. https://amzn.to/3LKjObu
• In Person: Order your copy from me and get it signed and hand-delivered!

Thank you all for supporting my journey as an author. Whether we’re singing 5th-grade songs or navigating the deep waters of adulthood together, I’m so grateful to have you in my corner.