| Well, here we are in 2026 💙 Does that feel weird to anyone else? No? Just me then. The year just gone was a chaotic mess of completing my next release and attempting to appear less insane than I usually feel. Along the way, I did a bit of a deep dive into what I want to share with you going forward. It often feels like the world revolves around social media, algorithms, trends, and… well, to be honest, chaos. Chasing the next best thing can be exhausting, and chronic illness plus ADHD aren’t a great combination when trying to keep up online. I know I’m not alone in this because many authors end up stretched too thin and burnt out. I know I did. If you’ve been around a while, you’ve probably seen me go through more ups and downs than a pair of hiccupping kangaroos in a lift… and yet, I still come back for more. What can I say? I’m a glutton for punishment. After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to step off the never-ending hamster wheel, or let it influence me in a negative way. For now, I’m going to use it as an archive and notice board for preorders, releases, holiday greetings, and any anniversaries only. No constant posting, no pressure. More time to write stories to fall in love with. So, where will you find me? I’ll still be sending out a monthly newsletter, and I would genuinely love to hear from you. Whether it’s about my stories, writing life, chronic illness, ADHD, or any book recommendations you think I’d enjoy. I’m all ears. I may decide at a later date I want to be more active online, but right now, for my mental and physical health a step back is exactly what I need. |
A quick practical update so you always know where to find me and my books.
I’m now selling direct only through my own shop using Payhip and BookFunnel.
That means:
- Instant access to your books
- Readable on any device
- Still yours if platforms change
- No Amazon or other retailers going forward
| To keep things simple, social media will stay quiet, and my newsletter will be where you’ll get proper updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and whatever chaos I decide to unleash next. That’s enough waffling on from me. |
Who wants a little tease of Tangled Bonds?
| Decisions, decisions. Let’s just say attempting to choose just one teaser from Tangled Bonds was a nightmare. Then I thought, why not share three? The Lonely Tower Teaser First Impressions Teaser “Good Girl” Teaser Click the links to read above to read. I’m curious to see which one will be the most popular. Remember, there’s still time to preorder Tangled Bonds coming 5th February! That’s all for now. Speak soon and take care, Raven xXx |
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