So, I got ideas for two books at the same time. I started writing one, and then the other was screaming for attention in my resting hours, so I pivoted. I’m really glad I did. This story is set in the Safe Haven, but despite this, it’s like nothing that I’ve written before and I’m really excited by it.

Anyone across in the fan club on Facebook knows that I don’t do spoilers, but with this one, I couldn’t even if I wanted to. I have no idea where the story will take me.

The Story That Wouldn't Wait: Why I Pivoted to My New Project

We’ve all heard the advice: pick a lane and stay in it. In the world of writing, that usually means finishing the manuscript you started before even glancing at the "shiny new idea" sitting in the corner. But recently, I found myself in a creative tug-of-war that forced me to throw the rulebook out the window.

It started with a bit of a double-whammy. I had two distinct book ideas hit me at almost the exact same moment. Naturally, I picked one, rolled up my sleeves, and got to work. But as any writer will tell you, characters have a funny way of ignoring your schedule. While I was working on the first story, the second story wasn't just knocking at the door—it was screaming for attention during every resting hour I had.

Giving In to the Creative Pivot

Eventually, the noise became too loud to ignore. I decided to pivot, setting aside the first project to see where the second would take me.

I am so incredibly glad I did.

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you stop fighting your intuition and just follow the flow. Since switching gears, the words have been coming with a speed and intensity that I haven't felt in a long time. It’s a reminder that sometimes the "distraction" isn't a distraction at all—it’s the story you were actually meant to be telling right now.

A New Side of Safe Haven

For those of you who have followed my work, you know I love writing the Safe Haven universe. This new book is set in it, but I want to be clear: it is like nothing I have ever written before.

Many aspects of this new story are uncharted territory for me. It’s darker, deeper, and frankly, a bit of a creative rebirth. It’s exhilarating to take a universe I love and give it a completely different feel.

The No-Spoiler Zone (Even for Me!)

Those of you in the FB fan club know my stance on spoilers: I don’t do them. I love the "aha!" moment too much.

But with this particular book, I couldn't give you a spoiler even if I wanted to. I have no idea where this story will take me.