For your heart, humor, and support, I attempt to articulate the depths of my gratitude to you.

You all have given my words and story a platform and how one in a million lucky am I for that. What deep sunshine you all are and I humbly extend my thank you to each an every one of you - silent reader or not. You've all changed my life, illuminated it with possibility and opportunity over the past year. I have cried laughter from your comedic words, I have felt your anguish and anger, and I have seen your heart and empathy. Your support encouraged me to keep going as the community for His Angel Aurora grew deeper and deeper. You've made this journey a million times more meaningful and memorable.

Whether you trailed along silently, or you left a hilarious, clever, or heartwarming comment - I extend my gratitude all the same.

My joy is writing and creating.

I hope Aurora's story has taught you that even in the face of neglect, abandonment and anxiety, you can still remain kind, find yourself, become stronger, and survive. There is life after pain. There is life so rich and full of love, dancing, singing, laughter, music, growth and learning, passions, and opportunities, people that understand and love and support you. And so much more to explore that you never would've known about or expected. I for one never expected this! But I took a chance to share my words, and it lead me to a beautiful path...

I implore you to educate yourself on the foster care system: https://americanspcc.org/get-the-facts-foster-care/

And there are more resources in my "disclaimer and resources" above chapter one.

What moment was your favorite?

I think mine are torn between Elise and Nate at the Fall Back, Aurora stumbling into Beck's room and playing his keyboard with him, and Hadley reading Aurora's tarot in the woods, predicting her strength and bright outcome.

And, of course, the Christmas chapter. I'd been planning that one since I started the book in January. Everyone who commented, "will there be a happy ending?!?!?" Welp, I always knew there would be, but I couldn't spoil it, now could I ?!

With my whole heart, thank you, thank you, thank you. 💛 Here is the sequel cover

(There is not an exact release date for the sequel yet. Please be gentle with me as I'm very busy at the moment. I'm doing my best! Love you all.)

The sequel is out now 🤍