A New Kind of Year: Writing Through Cancer Recovery and Moving Forward Gently

This past summer changed the rhythm of my life in ways I didn’t expect. Cancer treatment ended on August 25th, but healing didn’t end there—and as I step into this new year, I’m learning to listen more carefully to what my body, my faith, and my creativity need.

So I want to share honestly what this year will look like for me, and what it may look like for you as a reader.

A Slower Pace, Chosen on Purpose

This year won’t be about pushing through or rushing to “get back to normal.” Instead, it’s about recovery, sustainability, and realistic progress. I’m still writing. I’m still creating. But I’m doing it with more margin than I’ve ever allowed myself before.

That means fewer hard deadlines and more intention behind every project.

What I’m Writing

My primary creative focus this first quarter is the Logan Tobias series. This story matters deeply to me, and I’m giving it the time and care it deserves.

I know many of you are waiting for the next Sheena Meyer book. That story is still coming. But one of the characters is walking a path very similar to the one I just lived through—something I began writing long before I was diagnosed with cancer. Right now, I’m not ready to step back into that space yet. That pause isn’t avoidance. It’s wisdom.

Other novels are still very much alive in my heart and on my desk, but they’re moving at a gentler pace—without pressure.

Stories aren’t disappearing. They’re just being written with wisdom instead of urgency.

What This Means for You

You may notice that releases are more spaced out this year. You may see more behind-the-scenes moments, reflections, or updates instead of constant announcements. What you won’t see is me stepping away from storytelling altogether.

What you don’t see through social media posts are the ongoing therapies, the days without a voice, or the moments when tears from pain is the most I can give that day. Sometimes healing takes more energy than creating. I’m doing the work quietly, patiently... and I will get there.

About the Summer Writing Program

Many of you know how close my nonprofit and summer writing program are to my heart. Right now, I’m holding that space with care. We may move forward in a scaled-down way, or we may pause this summer to allow for continued healing.

Either way, the mission hasn’t changed—only the method might. I’ll share updates when there’s clarity.

Thank you for your patience, your prayers, your encouragement, and your love of the stories I tell.

I’m grateful to be here, to be healing, and to be writing. And I’m grateful you’re here too.

Blessings,

LB