It’s been a while—too long, in fact. The last time I checked in here, I was full of plans for a strong 2023. Then life had other ideas.
Health Issues Took a Toll
The past two years have been a rollercoaster. I battled long-term COVID, which drained my energy for far longer than I ever expected. On top of that, in March 2023, my wife underwent major surgery, and her recovery has been our priority ever since. During that time, our focus was on health—ours and that of the authors and consulting clients we support. Writing took a backseat, and this website, along with marketing, was left on pause.
But here’s the good news: we’ve emerged stronger. With our health back on track, productivity has followed. And with that, I’m thrilled to share that after a two-year hiatus, the Blake Willis crime thriller series is back in full swing!
Recovery and Releasing
Since the release of FALSE TRUST in August 2022, I’ve published not just one but two new books in the series—FALSE START and FALSE HOPE—within the past three months. And I’m already deep into writing book #4, FALSE LOVE. The feedback has been incredible. Readers have told me that while FALSE TRUST was a solid debut, FALSE START stepped up the game, and FALSE HOPE is the strongest yet. That’s exactly the kind of momentum I want to build on.
Even during the toughest times, I never stopped writing completely. Despite my health struggles, I managed to complete first drafts of FALSE START and FALSE HOPE. But it wasn’t until my energy returned over the past six months that I could truly polish, edit, and bring them to life.
And there’s more. In December, during a rare moment of downtime, I wrote Shadows of the Bottle, a deeply personal book about growing up around alcohol and alcoholics. It’s a conversation starter, and early feedback has been overwhelming—people are telling me it’s helping them see their own stories in a new light. That alone makes it worth writing.
I won’t lie—I’m pretty chuffed to have three books released in three months. More importantly, this journey has shifted my mindset. I’ve gone from writing “when I can” to treating it as a structured priority (right after health, of course!). Writing is now front and center, with planned release dates keeping me accountable.
Moving Forward
So, yes, this website is overdue for an update, and that’s coming soon. But more importantly, the books are here. If you’ve been waiting for the next chapters in the Blake Willis series, FALSE START and FALSE HOPE are available now. And if you’re curious about what it’s like growing up in the shadow of addiction, I invite you to check out Shadows of the Bottle. I hope it sparks the conversations that so often stay hidden.
All of my previous and recently published books can be found here:
To those of you who have stuck with me—thank you. Life threw some curveballs, but we’re back on track. The best stories are still ahead.
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