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Celebrating Poetry in January: Light Reflections & To Speak

As I begin a new year of storytelling, I’m taking time this January to celebrate poetry—both a book that has been quietly companioning readers for some time, and a new collection that has been growing in my heart for years.

The second edition of Light Reflections is already out in the world. This collection gathers poems shaped by faith, gratitude, grief, wonder, and small moments of grace. The new edition offers a refreshed presentation while staying true to the heart of the book: reflections written in seasons of stillness and searching, meant to be read slowly, returned to often, and held gently. These poems are less about perfection and more about presence—about noticing light where it breaks through the ordinary.

Later this month, I’ll be releasing a brand-new poetry collection: To Speak: Poems of Inspired Courage. This book leans into voice—finding it, reclaiming it, and daring to use it even when it trembles. These poems explore courage not as bravado, but as faith in motion: the courage to speak truth, to offer prayer, to name fear, to praise, to lament, and to hope anyway.

January feels like the right time to honor these books. Poetry has always been part of my creative life, even when it lived quietly alongside novels and essays. This month, I’m letting it step forward—celebrating words shaped by reflection, faith, and the brave act of speaking.

For Readers

To kick off 2026 with some fresh reading opportunities, I’m excited to share two special BookFunnel promos you won’t want to miss. These aren’t tied to the poetry collections I’ll be celebrating this month — they’re genre-focused book promos featuring a range of speculative, sci-fi, and adventurous reads from talented indie authors.

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Each of these promos showcases free (or deeply discounted) books via BookFunnel, where you can browse covers, descriptions, and download directly to your device. BookFunnel promos like these are great ways to discover new authors and stack up your TBR list!

Stay tuned this month for more updates — including my upcoming poetry features, new releases, and special behind-the-scenes peeks at what I’m reading and writing next.