Spring is here!
My dear readers,
As I write this, sunlight streams through my window, casting golden patterns across my desk—a far cry from the frost-etched panes of just weeks ago. Spring has finally burst upon Edmonton, and with it, my heart has awakened from its winter dormancy.
I've been blissfully absent from my writing desk these past few days, surrendering to the siren call of soil and seed. My fingernails perpetually bear the telltale crescents of earth as I prepare our garden beds. There's something profoundly satisfying about working the soil after it thaws!
Yesterday, I nestled dozens of spring bulbs into their new homes, whispering promises of care as I covered them. Each one holds potential joy, tucked away like secrets waiting to be revealed in bursts of color. I've chosen tulips in flamingo pink and daffodils with centers like tiny suns—flowers that mirror the intensity of emotions I pour onto the pages of my novels.
But what nearly moved me to tears was discovering that my fall bulbs survived our merciless Edmonton winter. Against all odds, their green fingers have pushed through the earth, reaching skyward with stubborn determination. I knelt beside these resilient harbingers of spring and felt a kinship with their persistence. Isn't that what we all do as dreamers? Push through harsh conditions, seeking the light?
The garden planning consumes my evenings now, mapping out where each vegetable and flower will live. It's not unlike plotting a novel—creating relationships between characters, ensuring each has space to flourish.
"Second Chapter" Coming to Life!
My heart is racing with anticipation as we count down the final moments until Second Chapter enters the world—just 5 more breathless days until May 7th! Thomas and Oliver's story has lived within me for so long, their voices whispering in my mind during quiet moments, and now they're ready to find their way into your hands, your hearts.
To those who've already claimed your copy through pre-order—your faith in these characters before meeting them fills me with gratitude beyond words. You've given them life before they've drawn their first breath in your imagination.
Haven't secured your copy yet? The exhilarating moment when Thomas first locks eyes with Oliver across that bookshop awaits you. Their journey—tender, passionate, and ultimately transformative—is just one click away:
Until next week, may your own dreams take root and flourish.
With warmth,
C.G.
