An honest update 🖤

Hi, loves!

I’m gonna have to be honest. The end of last year, and the beginning of this one, has been rough. I hit a wall, and I’m still figuring out how to navigate everything. BUT—writing is still one of my number one things. I won’t ever stop that. 🖤

So…I’m on track to release Fall Into Obsession this year. (And maybe the secret project will happen this year, too? Who knows… 🤭)

Lewis and Georgina are clawing their way out of my mind and onto the page, and I will soon need to reach out to my beta readers, and maybe ask for a few new ones, to help me see what might need some extra polishing before editing. I’m loving these two so much, and I hope you all will too!

And…the secret project is shaping up to be another duet instead of a standalone. If you saw the character introduction I did on my socials a little while back, you know the MMC’s name is Silas. And he’s…unhinged. So unhinged that he’s pestering me to keep the spotlight for one more book, and to extend his story.

So, well… I might. 🩸

2026 brings new opportunities as well, and I’ve joined The Dark Romance Team! Which means I’m also participating in their Stuff Your Kindle-event this February. ✨

13th-15th both Wicked Ways and Fall Into Oblivion will be free to buy on Kindle, along with so many other amazing indie dark romance books, so you should definitely check that out. The link to the event is here. 📖

I hope I am. I think I am. These past few months have been hard, and the time going forward will continue to be hard, but I’m ready to move forward. I’m ready to claim myself, to choose myself, and to choose life. 🖤

I have started therapy again this year, and my therapist has already made me think a lot. I’ve never been this exhausted or drained after a session as I’ve been this time. Maybe that’s a sign I’m ready to finally move forward, and get better. Maybe I’m ready to actually accept the help, now.

Writing has been put aside for a little while, and that has sucked. I’ve been forced to take care of myself instead of my characters, but I’m on track to get back to them very soon. And it’s clearer than ever that being a full-time author is indeed my dream. It might take time, blood, sweat and tears, but I’m willing to put it in. And that’s counting for something, considering where I’m coming back from.

If you made it this far, thanks. For the support, for the love, and for reading my books. There will be more. 📚

Until next time—stay dark and obsessed.

C. J. 🖤