When Life Rewrites Your Story

Five months ago, I thought I had the year mapped out—book launches, author events, and a summer filled with creativity and connection.

Instead, I’ve spent these months in a fight I never saw coming... I have cancer.

It still feels strange to type that out.

Right now, I’m in the final two weeks of treatment. The kind of treatment that drains you to the bone, rearranges your energy, and makes ordinary things like standing up feel like climbing a mountain.

Radiation is hard on you. Chemo is even harder. The nausea, vomiting, fatigue, brain fog, burns, hair loss, and weight loss have changed my life. Every part of this journey has reminded me how fragile we are—and how strong we can be. Life is so precious. Please don’t take it for granted.

Most of you didn’t know.

That was intentional. During my summer writing program, I gave everything I had—smiling on screen, laughing through our sessions, pouring into every lesson. But when the camera turned off, I cried. I lay in bed wondering how I’d get through the next day. I wondered what I did to deserve this. And I wondered if I’d still get to do what I love—write and connect with you.

So no, the book schedule I announced earlier this year isn’t happening. Not all of it. Not on time. And I’m really sorry about that.

This hasn’t just been hard. It’s been soul-rattling. I’ve had to cancel things I was excited about, delay things that were already in motion, and let go of the idea that I could do everything, even while healing.

But here’s the thing: I’m still here.

I'm still writing. Still dreaming. Still loving this life God gave me, even when it’s hard. And I’m thinking about all the writers and dreamers quietly fighting battles no one else sees. Whether it’s illness, grief, burnout, or something you don’t have words for yet… I see you and I understand.

You’re not alone.

Thank you for allowing me to share this with you. If you're wondering how you can support me right now, here are a few ways that mean the world:

• Buy my books—for yourself, for a friend, or for gifts for the holiday season.

• Donate a set to a school, a library, or a language arts teacher's classrooom library.

• Order through my Comfrt link—yes, this cothing brand made me an ambassador (I still don’t know how that happened, but it makes me smile on the hard days).

  
  

Yes, books are still coming.

I just can’t promise the order or the dates yet. I’ll keep you posted. I promise.

Until then, thank you for loving my words and sticking around when I’ve been quiet.

I love you guys more than you know.

Blessings,

LB