New Substack Publication

 

🌩️ Meet Storm Story: The Working Pages

A character-driven dive into mystery, resilience, and Southern grit.

There’s a storm brewing—not just outside, but deep within the quiet neighborhoods of Elnora Lowlands. I’m thrilled to announce my new Substack publication, Storm Story: The Working Pages, where readers are invited behind the curtain of a novel-in-progress shaped by secrets, shifting power, and one deeply reluctant leader.

At the heart of it all is Nesta Trillum—a retired HOA vice president whose routine gets ruptured when a brutal storm severs all contact with the outside world. Roads washed out. No help coming. And then… a murder next door. With no authority left standing, Nesta must investigate, lead, and protect while the shadows around her deepen.

This is not your typical cozy mystery. It’s a layered, storm-lashed tale about legacy, leadership, and the unsettling quiet after the sirens fade.

What You’ll Find Inside

• ✏️ Draft chapters as they unfold—raw, real, and resonant
• 💬 Notes on character development, voice, and story architecture
• 🎭 Campaign musings and writing rituals, with a dose of Southern noir
• 🐾 Guest appearances by Shadow, my ghost-sniffing shelter pup and creative sidekick

Whether you’re a reader drawn to emotional realism, a writer craving behind-the-scenes insight, or someone who appreciates a well-placed flask under the stars and stripes—Storm Story: The Working Pages offers something atmospheric and alive.

👉 Read Chapter 1 and subscribe

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