Hi again, this is Melinda, your scribe.

I wanted to take a moment to sit down and share what’s been going on with me recently—both in my personal life and in my creative work.

The last few months have been a rollercoaster. I lost my father in September, and my family’s been adjusting to life without him. On top of that, my day job’s changed drastically after my boss left, and as of December, the company I work for was bought out, which has added even more uncertainty to my schedule.

Despite all of this upheaval, writing continues to be my sanctuary. My characters—and their stories—have carried me through some of my hardest days, and I’ve been pouring myself into their adventures. In this latest podcast episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I’m managing grief, navigating change, and still writing those impossible, magical, heartfelt stories that I love so much.

Here’s what I’ve been up to creatively, and what’s coming next:

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Creative Updates: New Books, Audiobooks, and Kickstarters!
✨ The Rogue Gods Trilogy: I’m thrilled to share that The Rogue Gods Trilogy is now available on Amazon! I also finished the full-cast audiobook for Gateway to Hell (Book 1), and it’s available completely FREE on my podcast and YouTube. It’s split into 10 episodes, so you can enjoy it in bite-sized chunks.

✨ Chasing Dragons (Curse Breaker Book 11): This book holds a special place in my heart. I finished it after my dad passed away, and it’s dedicated to his memory. It’s about a father fighting to protect his family despite the odds, and I hope it resonates with readers who love stories about courage and resilience.

✨ Upcoming Projects: I’m so excited for my next series, Riders of the Apocalypse, which stars Sovvan (the Angel of Death from His Angelic Keeper) and Fay (the ex-goddess of Fate) as they team up to stop the apocalypse. This series is shaping up to be epic, chaotic, and full of surprises—and I can’t wait to share it with you.

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Personal Reflections: Grief, Change, and Hope
Losing my father has fundamentally changed the way I look at my work, my stories, and my goals. In many ways, writing is how I process life—it’s how I heal, how I dream, and how I honor the people I love. Storytelling saved me, and it’s my greatest hope that it resonates and helps others, too.

I also want to thank all of you—whether you’ve emailed me, listened to the podcast, or just picked up one of my books. Your support means the absolute world to me, and I couldn’t do this without you.

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Catch Up on the Details
In this episode, I share all these updates and more! Listen to the full episode here:
🎙️ Spotify.

🎙️YouTube:

If you’d like to support my work (or just stay connected), check out the following:
✨ Listen to the full-cast Gateway to Hell audiobook for free.
📚 Pick up Chasing Dragons.
✨ Sign up for my newsletter to read excerpts from Chasing Dragons.
📚 Follow the campaign for the Riders of the Apocalypse series.
📖 Read early drafts of The Riders of the Apocalypse on my patreon.

Thank you so much for following along and continuing to support my writing—it means everything!

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