We talk a lot about “Flow State”—that magical zone where work feels effortless and productivity is skyrocketing. But nobody talks about the other state. The one that inevitably follows the flow.
I call it The Creative Crash.
And for this Wellness Wednesday, I want to argue that the crash isn’t a failure. It’s a requirement.
STARBOUND Concept Cover Reveal!
Hey everyone! I’m excited to share this concept cover for STARBOUND, my upcoming sci-fi horror romance novel.
This story is a thrilling mix of deep-space survival, eerie psychological horror, and a love that transcends the unknown. Quinn and Jon face mind-bending terrors, unexplained ship malfunctions, and an alien presence that threatens their very existence.
What do you think of this cover? Does it capture the suspense, mystery, and intensity of STARBOUND? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Would you pick this up in a bookstore?
After a bit of a hiatus, I’m back to working on my sci-fi horror novel STARBOUND. Chapter 5 was just released on my Patreon for members to read. You can find the link on my website.
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At the end of the corridor, he turned a corner—and froze.
The hallway ahead was a wreck. Panels gaped open, their contents spilling out in tangled coils of wiring. Sparks crackled from exposed conduits, casting brief flashes of light against the debris-strewn floor. The air smelled of scorched metal and something else—something wrong.
Was there an attack? Quinn’s mind raced. What the hell happened?
He stepped forward cautiously. Something dark stained the wall up ahead. His breath hitched as he got closer. It wasn’t just a streak of red—it was smeared, dragged, as if whoever wrote it had struggled. The words stood out in jagged, frantic slashes:
HELP US.
A tremor ran through him. He backed away, coldness gripping his spine. His foot caught on loose debris, and he stumbled, catching himself against the far wall. His hand pressed against a dead, cracked display screen—only for it to flicker violently to life beneath his touch.
Dozens of error messages flashed across its surface.
Then, suddenly, they stopped.
Only one message remained.
THEY’RE COMING TO GET YOU, QUINN.
“In a world where magic weaves through the whispers of courtly intrigue, Prince Coriander has always lived by the expectations of tradition and duty. But when an encounter sparks a forbidden yearning, he finds himself drawn into a love story he never could have imagined. Torn between his responsibilities to the kingdom and the pull of a secret desire, Coriander must face the shadows of his past and the mysteries that linger just beyond reach.
The Fairy Tale is a heartfelt journey of love, loss, and self-discovery in a world of royalty and magic. As Coriander navigates the complexities of forbidden love and the healing power of connection, he must ultimately choose between duty and the hope of a future filled with magic and unspoken promises.
For fans of LGBTQ+ fantasy romance, this epic story of yearning and heartache explores the bonds that transcend time and tradition, inviting readers to believe in the extraordinary power of love.”
Find my spicy m/m romance novel The Fairy Tale in the books section of my blog. Available on Amazon!
