Hey everybody,

Summer is officially heating up—and so is everything happening behind the scenes over in my little piece of the world! It occurred to me that I haven’t gotten any news out there in a while and I want to take a moment to share some updates, both personal and professional, and give you a little glimpse into what’s ahead!

📚 My Next Novel Is Almost Here
I’m putting the finishing touches on my next thriller, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. It is currently titled Hidden Among Us, and if all goes according to plan, you’ll have it in your hands (or your device) in July. This one is PACKED with tension, twists, and characters I think you’re going to love—or love to hate. Stay tuned for the official title and cover reveal very soon!

🖋️ Free Short Stories
If you aren’t already aware, I post weekly short stories here on my website. These babies are 100% FREE, so if you are looking for a quick read to take up some time, I have you covered. You can find them on the short stories/blog tab which you are currently already in! There might not be such a thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as free entertainment!

🕵️‍♂️ Secret Projects in the Works
There are a couple of secret projects I’m working on that I wish I could tell you about now—but I’ll be announcing them very soon. Let’s just say they’re some of the most creatively ambitious things I’ve done to date. More soon…

👶 Family Life: We’re Now a Party of Six
On the personal side, life has been beautifully chaotic. We’re adjusting to life as a family of six—two kids, two dogs, and two very tired but very happy parents. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s absolutely everything I hoped it would be. I could not be more proud of the family we have created and the future we are building.

⚖️ Weight Loss Journey Update
I’m still deep into my weight loss journey and feeling more determined than ever. If all goes well, I’ll be a total of 100 pounds down by the end of September. It isn’t easy, but as the saying goes, I am trying to choose my hard. To me, it will be much harder to be gone early or be in too much pain to play with my kids and grandkids that it is to watch the diet and throw the shifter straight to sixth in the gym, so that is the hard I choose!

💌 A More Active Newsletter
I’ve been inspired by some of my favorite authors lately, and if you’re on my mailing list, I’m planning to show up in your inbox a little more often. Expect behind-the-scenes insights, personal reflections, and early looks at what I’m working on. Give me some feedback on this, if you would. Would you be interest in more regular updates or is my current cadence a better fit for you?

🎁 Patreon: Let’s Build Something Together
If you haven’t checked out my Patreon, now’s a great time. I’m looking to grow that community and would love your feedback—what kind of rewards, perks, or content would you want as a supporter? Bonus chapters? Live chats? Surprise short stories? Let me know.

📅 Looking Ahead: 3 More Books This Year
I’m aiming to write at least three more books before the year is out. The twist? They probably won’t ALL be available for your this year. I’ll likely be submitting those to traditional publishers. I’ve always been curious about “how the other side lives,” and I’m excited to see what happens in stepping away from the indie path and exploring the traditional route.

As always, thank you for reading, supporting, and cheering me on. Whether you’ve been with me since book one or just found my work yesterday, I’m SO grateful you’re here!

Until next time,

Tyler